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Dodgers acquire speedy OF Esteury Ruiz from A's
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired center fielder Esteury Ruiz from the Athletics on Wednesday in exchange for right-hander Carlos Duran.,Ruiz, who was designated for assignment by the A's on Sunday, will report to Triple-A Oklahoma City.,Ruiz, 26, appeared in 132 games for Oakland in 2023, recording ...
San Diego FC acquire F Milan Iloski on loan
San Diego FC acquired forward Milan Iloski on loan from Danish side FC Nordsjaelland on Wednesday.,The 25-year-old Southern California native's deal runs through the end of July.,"Milan is an attacker who has proven he can score goals and impact the game in the final third throughout his career," sa...
Broncos add QB depth, sign Sam Ehlinger
The Denver Broncos signed free agent quarterback Sam Ehlinger on Wednesday. ,Terms were not disclosed by the Broncos. Multiple outlets reported it's a one-year contract.,Ehlinger, 26, had spent his first four seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, who selected him in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Dr...
Serena Williams, husband bid on NFL flag football venture
Retired tennis great Serena Williams and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, have submitted a bid as potential investors to the NFL's planned pro flag football men's and women's leagues, Front Office Sports reported.,A league spokesperson confirmed the bid to the league's request for proposal. The bid come...
Reports: Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore to own Timberwolves, Lynx
Glen Taylor has agreed to transfer complete ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx to the group led by Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Taylor agreed to part ways with the NBA and WNBA teams for $1.5 billion, which was the same price that the sides initial...
Report: Carmelo Anthony elected to Hall of Fame
Carmelo Anthony has been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on the first ballot, ESPN reported Wednesday.,An NCAA champion at Syracuse, a 10-time NBA All-Star with the Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks, and a three-time Olympic gold medalist with Team USA, Anthony retired foll...
Bucknell sued in football player's death last summer
The parents of a Bucknell freshman football player who died following a workout last summer have filed a lawsuit against the school and members of the administration and coaching staff.,The suit claims the university knew about their 18-year-old son's sickle cell diagnosis but did not have protocols...
Jayden Quaintance eyeing transfer after ACL surgery
Freshman star Jayden Quaintance is recovering from a torn ACL -- and that's not even the worst news for Arizona State fans.,The forward's father, Haminn Quaintance, told ESPN on Wednesday that the projected 2026 NBA lottery pick will explore entering the transfer portal.,"We're looking to put the ri...
Brooks Koepka wishes LIV Golf were 'little bit further along'
Brooks Koepka admitted Wednesday that he isn't entirely thrilled with where LIV Golf stands as the upstart circuit continues its fourth year of existence.,"I think we all hoped it would have been a little bit further along, and that's no secret," Koepka said ahead of the LIV Golf Miami tournament at...
Jon Rahm 'feeling good,' ready to tame Blue Monster
Jon Rahm tackles the Blue Monster this week as he prepares to chase a second green jacket.,The Spaniard spoke to reporters Wednesday ahead of the LIV Golf Miami tournament at Trump National Doral, which earned its colorful nickname for its demanding 7,701-yard length and plentiful water hazards.,"Ob...
Padres OF Jackson Merrill receives 9-year, $135M extension
San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill has agreed to a nine-year, $135 million extension, the team announced Wednesday.,The contract runs from 2026-34, includes a $30 million club option for a 10th season and carries a maximum value of $204 million, according to multiple reports.,Merrill, w...
Report: Patriots fielding trade offers for QB Joe Milton III
The New England Patriots have fielded multiple trade inquiries for quarterback Joe Milton III, MassLive.com reported Wednesday.,A source close to the 25-year-old former sixth-round pick said Milton would prefer to be on a roster where he can compete for the starting job rather than serve as one of D...
Gotham FC captain Tierna Davidson (ACL) out for season
Gotham FC captain and USWNT defender Tierna Davidson will miss the rest of the season with a torn left ACL.,Davidson, 26, was injured during last Friday's 0-0 draw with the host Houston Dash, Gotham FC announced Wednesday.,"We are heartbroken for Tierna," Gotham FC general manager Yael Averbuch West...
Reports: Padres OF Jackson Merrill gets 9-year, $135M extension
San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill has agreed to a nine-year, $135 million extension, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The contract runs from 2026-34, includes a $30 million club option for a 10th season and carries a maximum value of $204 million, per the reports.,Merrill, who turn...
Sliding Spurs face tall task in beating Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
The San Antonio Spurs have had a difficult run since their two best players were lost for the season because of injuries. ,Without those two -- Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox -- the team has fallen out of the postseason race.,The Spurs will try to avoid a sixth straight loss when they visit the ...
Undefeated Dodgers host winless Braves in series finale
As the Los Angeles Dodgers reach rarified air for a defending World Series champion, the Atlanta Braves are left to assess all that has gone wrong as the teams get set to meet in the finale of their three-game series on Wednesday. ,The Dodgers put together their seventh consecutive victory to start ...
Hawks work toward improving postseason seeding as they visit Mavericks
Coming off a disappointing first half of a back-to-back set, the Atlanta Hawks will look to hold steady in the Eastern Conference play-in race when they visit the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.,Atlanta (36-39) enters play having lost three of its past four games, including Tuesday's 127-113 home set...
Homer-happy Yankees, Diamondbacks square off in New York
Eugenio Suarez is off to a powerful start to the season.,Suarez leads the majors with five homers through his first five games, and the Arizona Diamondbacks hope to see their third baseman produce another big swing Wednesday night when they visit the New York Yankees.,Suarez lifted the Diamondbacks ...
Maple Leafs look to extend Atlantic Division lead against Panthers
The top spot in the Atlantic Division will be on the minds of the Toronto Maple Leafs when they host the Florida Panthers on Wednesday.,The Atlantic-leading Maple Leafs (45-25-4, 94 points) enter this crucial contest with a two-point advantage over the Panthers (44-26-4, 92 points) and a one-point l...
Alex Ovechkin, Capitals face hot Hurricanes in key clash
The Carolina Hurricanes will look to cut into their gap with the Washington Capitals when the teams meet on Wednesday night in Raleigh, N.C.,The Hurricanes (45-24-4, 94 points) have won 11 of their last 13 games to move within 11 points of the Metropolitan Division-leading Capitals (48-17-9, 105 poi...