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Yankees free agent Juan Soto loved NY, open to 'all 30 teams'
Patience serves Juan Soto well in the batter's box, and the New York Yankees' 26-year-old slugger digs in for free agency with the same approach in mind. ,"I'm really happy with the city, with the team, but at the end of the day, we will see," Soto said. "We're going to look at every situation, ever...
South Carolina leaning on transfers for meeting with North Florida
When South Carolina opens its season against North Florida in Columbia, S.C., on Monday, a trio of transfers will be looking to make an immediate impact for the Gamecocks.,Forward Nick Pringle (Alabama) and guard Jamarii Thomas (Norfolk State) are competing for starting spots, while Jordan Butler (M...
Avs rookie Matt Stienburg facing discipline for charging
Colorado Avalanche rookie Matt Stienburg faces a player safety hearing Thursday following his actions in Wednesday night's home loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.,The 24-year-old forward was penalized for charging Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak at 17:18 of the second period in Colorado's 5-2 defeat....
Report: Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu injured hand in Finals
New York Liberty star guard Sabrina Ionescu finished out the WNBA Finals with a significant injury to her shooting hand, ESPN reported Thursday.,Ionescu reportedly sustained a high-grade tear of the ulnar collateral ligament, located near where the thumb meets the palm, during a Game 4 loss to the h...
Field Level Insights: Will Jets show up for second half to tame Texans?
Aaron Rodgers and the Jets rapidly are running out of runway and the Houston Texans are in town Thursday with a chance to turn out the lights on New York's disastrous 2024 season.,Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich and Rodgers described the onset of darkness as the Jets' mood after their current losing...
Twins' Alex Kirilloff retires, citing mental, physical toll of injuries
Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff is retiring from baseball after four injury-plagued seasons. ,Kirilloff, 26, was once considered a top prospect within the Twins' organization. Wrist, shoulder and back injuries limited his playing time. ,"During my career, I've encountered num...
Dodgers RHP Daniel Hudson retires after World Series win
Right-hander Daniel Hudson announced his retirement shortly after his Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees on Wednesday to win the World Series.,Hudson, 37, became a two-time champion after the Dodgers posted a 7-6 win over the Yankees in Game 5 in New York. He also won a World Series t...
WTA roundup: Leylah Fernandez reaches Hong Kong quarters
No. 3 seed Leylah Fernandez of Canada reached the quarterfinals with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Australia's Kimberly Birrell on Thursday at the Hong Kong Tennis Open.,The defending champion saved all three break points in the 80-minute victory and will face ninth-seeded Bernarda Pera in the round of eight....
Sizzling start sends Hana Wakimoto to 2-shot lead in Japan
Hana Wakimoto of Japan matched a tournament record with a bogey-free 9-under-par 63 on Thursday to seize a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Toto Classic in Shiga, Japan.,Starting on the 10th hole at Seta Golf Course, Wakimoto hit 15 of 18 fairways and recorded her ninth birdie on the fin...
White Sox tab Will Venable as new manager
Will Venable agreed to terms on a multi-year contract to serve as the manager of the Chicago White Sox, the team announced Thursday.,Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed for Venable, who spent the last two seasons with the Texas Rangers as an associate manager.,The former outfielder is the ...
J’Wan Roberts, LJ Cryer, No. 4 Houston face Jackson State
There will be unfinished business to address for No. 4 Houston as it begins its march toward another NCAA Tournament when the Cougars open their season at home Monday night against Jackson State., ,It is Houston's third top-10 preseason ranking during head coach Kelvin Sampson's 10 seasons with the ...
Mark Sears, No. 2 Alabama to get started vs. UNC Asheville
Alabama reached new heights last season by reaching the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament.,Now the task is getting back to the pinnacle of the sport.,The No. 2 Crimson Tide will start their path toward another standout season when they open against UNC Asheville on Monday night in Tuscaloosa, Ala.,A...
With high hopes for season, No. 12 Tennessee faces Gardner-Webb
With one of college basketball's top guards in Zakai Zeigler and a revamped supporting cast, No. 12 Tennessee will start working toward its first Final Four appearance in program history when it hosts Gardner-Webb in Knoxville, Tenn., on Monday night. ,It will mark the season opener for both teams. ...
St. John's eager to show off Kadary Richmond vs. Fordham
During Big East Media Day, St. John's coach Rick Pitino gushed about all of the attributes of Kadary Richmond, the 6-foot-6 guard the Red Storm added from the transfer portal following his three seasons at Seton Hall.,"Well, there's really nothing he can't do," Pitino said. "He has great hands, he s...
Jazz, still aiming for first win, take on Spurs
The Utah Jazz will seek their first victory of the young NBA season when they host the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night in Salt Lake City.,The Jazz (0-4) will face a one-win Spurs team that arrived in Utah late after playing in Oklahoma City on Wednesday night in the first game of a back-to-back ...
Suns seek second win in Clippers' 'incredible' new arena
The Phoenix Suns liked their initial trip to the Los Angeles Clippers' new $2 billion Intuit Dome so much that they are making a return visit Thursday night to Inglewood, Calif., barely over a week later. ,The Suns and Clippers opened a new season and a new building, with Phoenix earning a 116-113 o...
Lamar Jackson, Ravens brace for challenge from upstart Broncos
The Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos are in a position to make the postseason with a strong finish to the second half of the season.,The Ravens and Broncos are both 5-3 and in second place in the AFC North and AFC West, respectively. The teams will test their mettle against each other on Sunday a...
Bucks meet Grizzlies in matchup of struggling teams
The Milwaukee Bucks weren't given a break by the NBA schedule-makers.,They are in the midst of playing four of their first five games on the road -- and five of their first seven. ,The results have not been pleasant. ,When the Bucks visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night, Milwaukee will try t...
Joe Flacco takes saddle for Colts, to start against Vikings
A midseason quarterback change frequently signals trouble for a franchise. ,It will be up to Joe Flacco to prove that this time is an exception. ,Flacco, 39, will take over at quarterback when the Indianapolis Colts (4-4) visit the Minnesota Vikings (5-2) on Sunday night in Minneapolis. The 17-year ...
Rams visit Seahawks, look to gain ground in NFC West
How tight is the NFC West race?,The Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals are tied for the division lead with 4-4 records, while the Los Angeles Rams are a half-game back at 3-4.,That will make for an intriguing matchup Sunday in Seattle, when the Rams visit Lumen Field.,The Ra...