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Padres extend skipper Mike Shildt after playoff year
The San Diego Padres rewarded skipper Mike Shildt with a two-year extension through the 2027 season on Wednesday.,Shildt, 56, guided the team to a 93-69 record and reached the National League Division Series in his first season.,That represented an 11-win improvement over the 2023 campaign under pre...
Devils look to tag Canadiens with fifth straight loss
The New Jersey Devils have responded favorably following a four-game winless skid.,Winners of three of their last four games, the host Devils will look to add to the Montreal Canadiens' misery on Thursday when the teams meet in Newark, N.J.,Montreal has lost four in a row and eight of its last 10 ga...
Bruins, Flames look to shore up special teams in clash
After appearing to turn a corner with back-to-back shutouts this past weekend, the Boston Bruins returned to old habits on Tuesday.,Allowing three power-play goals in a 4-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs ended the Bruins' chances for their first three-game win streak this season. But they will look...
No. 21 Wazzu hosts Utah State in search of 4th straight win
Washington State coach Jake Dickert said his team is now the hunted.,The 21st-ranked Cougars still have hunting to do during the last four games if they want to have a chance at reaching the College Football Playoff.,Washington State comes back off its bye week Saturday night when it welcomes Utah S...
Free agent 3B Alex Bregman underwent elbow procedure
Longtime Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman had a bone spur removed from his right elbow, agent Scott Boras confirmed Wednesday.,The 30-year-old free agent dealt with the issue late in the season. Bregman is expected to resume hitting within a few weeks, according to Boras.,Astros general man...
Oilers star Connor McDavid to return vs. Golden Knights
Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is ready to return to the lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Vegas Golden Knights.,McDavid initially was expected to miss two-to-three weeks after injuring his ankle during his first shift in a 6-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct. 28. The three...
Stubbs: NASCAR fails to address root problem of race manipulation
If you want to eliminate a problem in any facet of life, starting at the source is the correct course of action.,If you're trying to put out a fire, aiming for the base of the fire rather than the flames is usually a good idea.,So it was confusing when NASCAR handed down penalties for the race manip...
Knights look to end road woes vs. returning Connor McDavid, Oilers
The first-place Vegas Golden Knights have had a few days off to prepare for a two-game trip that begins Wednesday night against the returning Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers.,McDavid initially was expected to miss two-to-three weeks after injuring his ankle during his first shift in Edmonton'...
No. 20 Colorado, Texas Tech clash in key Big 12 game
No. 20 Colorado and host Texas Tech have their sights set on a trip to the Big 12 Championship when they square off Saturday afternoon in Lubbock, Texas.,Colorado (6-2, 4-1 Big 12) is tied for second place with Iowa State, and Texas Tech (6-3, 4-2) is tied with four other teams with two Big 12 losse...
No. 23 Clemson looks to shore up defense at Virginia Tech
After allowing 210 rushing yards and almost eight yards per carry in last week's loss, No. 23 Clemson wants to stop Virginia Tech's rushing attack, even though it's not clear who the Hokies will use to carry the ball.,The Hokies (5-4, 3-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) host the Tigers (6-2, 5-1) at sold...
Bills sign DTs Jordan Phillips, Quinton Jefferson
The Buffalo Bills signed defensive tackles Jordan Phillips and Quinton Jefferson to one-year contracts on Wednesday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the Bills.,Phillips, 32, will be making his third stint with Buffalo. He made one tackle in two games this season with the Dallas Cowboys before ...
Reports: Angels, RHP Kyle Hendricks agree to $3M deal
Free agent right-hander Kyle Hendricks agreed to a one-year deal worth $3 million with the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, the first day of MLB free agency, according to multiple reports. ,Hendricks was 4-12 in 2024 with the Chicago Cubs. ,Hendricks spent his 11-year career with the Cubs and turned...
Debut of Ace Bailey on hold as No. 25 Rutgers clashes with Wagner
Rutgers' expectations for this season have been building to a fever pitch since two five-star high school recruits committed to the program.,They're not just any two five-stars, either, but potential future NBA players who were often ranked second and third in the Class of 2024: Ace Bailey and Dylan...
Rutgers star freshman Ace Bailey (hip) to miss opener
Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey, considered a top-five 2025 NBA Draft pick, will miss Wednesday night's season opener against Wagner in Piscataway, N.J.,He suffered a hip injury in practice on Monday and is day-to-day for the No. 25 Scarlet Knights, per reports.,A 6-foot-10 forward who was the Georgia G...
Cameron Young WDs from World Wide Technology Championship
Cameron Young on Wednesday withdrew from the World Wide Technology Championship in Los Cabos, Mexico.,Young, who is 33rd in the Official World Golf Ranking, was the highest-ranked player in the field at El Cardonal at Diamante Cabo San Lucas. ,The PGA Tour did not provide a reason for the withdrawal...
Red Bulls' Lewis Morgan wins MLS comeback award
New York Red Bulls midfielder Lewis Morgan won the 2024 MLS Comeback Player of the Year on Wednesday.,The Scottish international, 28, missed 28 matches and played in just five in 2023 because of hip injuries and underwent hip surgery. According to MLS.com, he was given a 25 percent chance or less of...
Marcus Freeman warns No. 10 Notre Dame: Prepare for fight from Florida State
No. 10 Notre Dame is touted as a heavy favorite when it hosts Florida State on Saturday night in South Bend, Ind., ,Fighting Irish coach Marcus Freeman offered a warning to his team this week: games are not played on paper. ,Notre Dame (7-1) was a 26-point favorite to start the week according to odd...
QB remains question mark for No. 24 Missouri as Oklahoma comes calling
When it comes to key ingredients, Missouri can't be certain lately when a vital piece in its recipe for winning is available. ,Tigers quarterback Brady Cook left each of the last two games due to different injuries.,Coming off a bye week, though, head coach Eli Drinkwitz is hopeful Cook can return w...
Bengals, Ravens set for rematch of October OT shootout
Two AFC North rivals looking to make a major statement on the national stage meet Thursday night when the Baltimore Ravens host the Cincinnati Bengals in a rematch of an overtime thriller earlier this season.,On Oct. 6 in Cincinnati, Baltimore trailed by 10 points three times in the second half but ...
Steve Garvey loses California Senate race
Former World Series champion Steve Garvey lost his bid Tuesday for California's open seat in the U.S. Senate.,Garvey, a Republican, was considered a longshot to defeat Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff, who played a prominent role in the first impeachment trial of Donald Trump. As of Wednesday morning. Schi...