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Rory McIlroy tunes out 'narrative and noise' at Augusta
Sunday finally could be reckoning day for the red-hot Rory McIlroy as he chases an elusive green jacket.,The World No. 2 arrived in peak condition this week at Augusta National Golf Club, where he finished second at the Masters in 2022 but also missed the cut in 2023 and 2021. McIlroy already has tw...

Ill Holger Rune retires in Monte Carlo match
An ill Holger Rune retired in the first round of the Monte-Carlo Masters in Monaco on Tuesday.,Playing Nuno Borges of Portugal, Rune lost the first set 6-2 and trailed 0-3 in the second when he ended the match.,The 10th-seeded Rune, of Denmark, reportedly had been sick before the start of the tourna...

BYU freshman Egor Demin to announce draft decision
BYU freshman point guard Egor Demin will announce Tuesday whether he will return to school or enter the 2025 NBA Draft.,ESPN reported that he will go the draft route, leaving the Cougars after 33 games and averages of 10.6 points, 5.5 assists, 3.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals.,Demin, a Moscow native, was...

Report: Inter Miami hold discovery rights to Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne and Lionel Messi together on the same squad? It's a distinct possibility.,That's because Messi's Inter Miami side holds the discovery rights to Manchester City star De Bruyne, ESPN reported.,De Bruyne announced April 4 that he will be leaving Manchester City at the end of the Premier...

Utah aims to take another step forward in clash vs. Kraken
The Utah Hockey Club are yet to be officially eliminated from Stanley Cup playoff contention, but they are taking steps forward that should make a difference down the road.,Utah (35-30-12, 82 points) technically is alive for the playoff chase but officially would be eliminated with a regulation-time...

Behind Nick Lodolo, Reds seek to build on victory over Giants
The Cincinnati Reds go for their first winning streak of the season when they continue a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.,The Reds recorded just their fourth win of the young campaign in the series opener Monday, riding Hunter Greene's 8 2/3 shutout innings a...

Padres look to stay hot in rematch vs. Athletics
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado felt like he was transported back in time to his minor league days after the final out of Monday night's 5-4 win over the Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif.,"Everyone's walking out to the outfield," he said, referring to the fact the clubhouses at Sutte...

O's look for more production from Gunnar Henderson vs. D-backs
Baltimore's much-needed victory came with Gunnar Henderson highlights but also included some sobering news.,First, the good stuff. Henderson had his most productive game since returning from the injured list to help the Orioles beat the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Monday.,Henderson had two hi...

Twins' Pablo Lopez looks to keep Royals under wraps
Pablo Lopez routinely has silenced the bats of the Kansas City Royals in six career outings.,The Minnesota Twins right-hander will try to tame the Royals once again on Tuesday night in the second contest of a four-game series in Kansas City.,Lopez is 5-1 with a 2.50 ERA and 0.91 WHIP against the Roy...

Jorge Polanco, Mariners bid to subdue Astros again
No matter where Jorge Polanco plays in the field or is listed in the batting order, he just keeps hitting.,Polanco's two-run single with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning Monday night proved decisive as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Houston Astros 4-3.,The three-game series be...

Patrick Corbin, Jameson Taillon have much to prove as Rangers battle Cubs
Two pitchers with plenty to prove will be on the mound when the Chicago Cubs host the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in the second game of a three-game interleague series., ,Reclamation project left-hander Patrick Corbin (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will start for Texas while right-hander Jameson Taillon (1-1, 6...

Mets aim to keep clamps on opposing offenses in rematch vs. Marlins
The New York Mets haven't generated much offense over their last five games.,But thanks to their strong pitching, a little offense has been more than enough.,Clay Holmes will look to extend the Mets' impressive start on the mound Tuesday when he makes his first home start for New York in the middle ...

Suddenly slumping Dodgers look to regain footing vs. Nationals
After a blazing start to the season, the Los Angeles Dodgers will look to snap out of a cold spell on Tuesday night when they visit the Washington Nationals.,Los Angeles began the season with eight straight wins but since has dropped three of four games, including Monday's 6-4 defeat to Washington i...

Garrett Crochet faces Jays in first home start with Red Sox
After signing a six-year, $170 million contract extension last week to remain with the Red Sox beyond this season, Garrett Crochet will take the mound in Boston for the first time in his new uniform when he opposes the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday.,Crochet (1-0, 1.38 ERA) was named Boston's Opening ...

Pirates' Paul Skenes seeks first victory over Cardinals
After losing seven of their first nine games, the Pittsburgh Pirates have won two in a row and will have ace Paul Skenes on the mound when they host the struggling St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night.,Skenes (1-0, 1.46 ERA), last year's National League Rookie of the Year, will make his third start ...

Tarik Skubal (0-2) looks to bounce back as Tigers host Yankees
Tarik Skubal had an 18-4 record in 31 starts last season while earning the American League Cy Young Award.,The Detroit Tigers ace already has two losses on his record this season. Skubal will make his third start when the Tigers host the New York Yankees on Tuesday afternoon.,Skubal gave up three ru...

Nigma Galaxy start ESL One Raleigh with perfect day
Nigma Galaxy were the only team to escape the opening day with a perfect 2-0-0 record as the Dota 2 ESL One Raleigh event got underway Monday in the capital of North Carolina.,After sweeping Shopify Rebellion 2-0 in the first round of matches, Nigma did the same to Talon Esports to sit atop Group A....

NHL roundup: Jets end Blues' record win streak
Alex Iafallo broke a tie in the third period and the host Winnipeg Jets snapped the St. Louis Blues' franchise-record 12-game winning streak with a 3-1 decision on Monday.,Morgan Barron and Adam Lowry also scored for the Jets, who have the NHL's best record and have won five of their past seven. Con...

MLB roundup: Casey Mize, Tigers shut down Yankees
Andy Ibanez hit a three-run homer, Casey Mize pitched six strong innings and the host Detroit Tigers extended their winning streak to four games with a 6-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Monday.,Justyn-Henry Malloy supplied a two-run single for Detroit, which has won six of its last seven game...

Homers, Michael King lift Padres past Athletics
Jake Cronenworth and Fernando Tatis Jr. homered Monday night while Manny Machado knocked in two runs as the San Diego Padres held off the Athletics 5-4 in West Sacramento, Calif.,Michael King (2-0) earned the win, allowing eight hits and three runs over 5 2/3 innings while walking two and fanning tw...