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Crew sign Daniel Gazdag to extension through 2027
The Columbus Crew signed midfielder Daniel Gazdag to a contract extension through 2027 on Wednesday.,The deal includes an option for 2028 for the 29-year-old Designated Player from Hungary.,The Crew acquired Gazdag from the Philadelphia Union last month in a cash exchange worth up to $4.5 million.,"...

Hurricanes' shot volume works for 1-0 series lead on Caps
After a Game 1 victory that was both lopsided and a nail-biter, the visiting Carolina Hurricanes look to take further command of their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Washington Capitals in Thursday's Game 2.,Carolina never led in Game 1 until Jaccob Slavin scored 3:06 into the first ov...

Golden Knights look to even series with Oilers: 'No panic'
Despite blowing an early 2-0 lead and managing just seven shots over the final two periods, the Vegas Golden Knights say there is no need to hit the panic button heading into Game 2 of their best-of-seven Western Conference second-round series with the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday in Las Vegas.,The 4...

Seahawks bring back veteran DT Johnathan Hankins
The Seattle Seahawks re-signed veteran defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins to a one-year contract on Wednesday.,Hankins, 33, played in all 17 games with eight starts and made 30 tackles, one sack, five tackles for loss and one interception in his first season in Seattle in 2024.,"Being here last year...

Dodgers place RHP Evan Phillips (forearm) on IL
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-hander Evan Phillips on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with forearm discomfort. ,The club recalled RHP Matt Sauer to replace Phillips on the 26-man roster. ,Phillips, 30, last pitched Monday against the Miami Marlins. He has yet to post a record or ERA in 5 2/...

Robbie Ray improves to 5-0 as Giants silence Cubs
Robbie Ray and three relievers scattered four hits in the San Francisco Giants' 3-1 win over the host Chicago Cubs on Wednesday afternoon.,Wilmer Flores went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored as the Giants took two of three games in the series.,Ray (5-0) allowed a run and three hits in six innin...

White Sox OF Andrew Benintendi (calf) lands on IL
The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Andrew Benintendi on the 10-day injured list and recalled infielder Nick Maton from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.,Benintendi sustained a left calf strain in Sunday's victory against the Houston Astros and his move is retroactive to Monday.,Benintendi, 30, i...

Rangers place OF Kevin Pillar (back) on injured list
The Texas Rangers placed veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with inflammation in his lower back.,The team planned to announce a corresponding roster move prior to Thursday's game but will play with 25 players in Boston on Wednesday night.,Pillar, 36, was the Opening...

Reds place 3B Noelvi Marte (oblique) on IL
The Cincinnati Reds placed third baseman Noelvi Marte on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left oblique strain. ,In a corresponding move, the club recalled outfielder Rece Hinds from Triple-A Louisville. ,Marte's IL stint is retroactive to Monday. He was scratched minutes before Tuesday night...

Report: ACC eyes more non-conference games
The Atlantic Coast Conference is trimming the league slate from 20 games to 18 to make room for more marquee non-conference contests, CBS Sports reported Wednesday.,The ACC is making the change effective with the 2025-26 men's basketball schedule in order to help reverse a recent trend of dwindling ...

Rory McIlroy, loaded field chase Truist title at unfamiliar course
FLOURTOWN, Pa. -- As the golf calendar crescendos to the second major of the year, the PGA Tour's best get one more tune-up on an unfamiliar course.,Quail Hollow, usually the site of the Truist Championship, will instead host next week's PGA Championship. Subbing in this week is the Wissahickon Cour...

Former Utah QB Cam Rising medically retires
Former Utah quarterback Cam Rising announced Wednesday that he is medically retiring from football due to a hand injury sustained last season.,Rising made the announcement in a post to X.,"Due to a hand injury I suffered during the Baylor game, I've been advised by two orthopedic physicians that I w...

Report: Rockets, Fred VanVleet extend deal deadline
The Houston Rockets and guard Fred VanVleet are pushing back Friday's deadline for the $44.9 million team option in his contract, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The two sides now have until June 29 to decide whether to exercise the 2025-26 option or perhaps negotiate a longer-term deal, per the report.,Va...

Astros pound Brewers 9-1 behind Jeremy Pena’s 4 RBIs
Framber Valdez threw seven quality innings and Jeremy Pena homered and drove in four as the visiting Houston Astros earned a 9-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon.,Valdez (2-4) allowed just one run on three hits while striking out seven and walking two. Yainer Diaz drove in t...

Cardinals blank Pirates, extend win streak to five
Sonny Gray pitched seven shutout innings and allowed just two hits to lead the host St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon.,The Cardinals won their season-high fifth in a row and swept the three-game series against the Pirates, who lost their season-h...

In NFL first, Rams to hold minicamp in Maui
The Los Angeles Rams, in partnership with the Hawaii Tourism Authority, announced Wednesday that they will hold their June minicamp in Maui, a first for any NFL team.,The Rams' "Mauicamp," as it's being billed, will be held June 16-19 at War Memorial Stadium in Wailuku.,The Rams made the announcemen...

Red Sox, teenagers take over Baseball America Top 100 list
Baseball America issued its updated list of the Top 100 prospects in the minor leagues on Wednesday, and it has a decidedly New England and teenage flair to it.,Outfielder Roman Anthony, a 20-year-old playing for the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, moved from No. 2 on the preseason list to...

George Pickens trade has minor impact on Cowboys, Steelers futures
The Dallas Cowboys have landed their No. 2 receiver to pair opposite star CeeDee Lamb, but oddsmakers see it as a very slight move in the right direction -- if it impacted them at all.,The acquisition of George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday saw Dallas' consensus Super Bowl odds s...

Guardians' eight-run inning fuels victory over Nationals
Carlos Santana ripped a three-run double during an eight-run sixth inning to help the Cleveland Guardians notch an 8-6 victory over the host Washington Nationals on Wednesday afternoon.,Gabriel Arias had four hits and Angel Martinez contributed a tiebreaking two-run single as Cleveland took two of t...

Colts DE Samson Ebukam expects to return for training camp
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam said Wednesday he expects to be cleared for training camp after missing the entire 2024 season with a torn Achilles.,Ebukam, who turns 30 on Friday, sustained the injury during a training camp practice last July.,He started all 17 games and led the Colt...