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Pirates recall C Henry Davis, OF Jack Suwinski to play Tuesday
The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled catcher Henry Davis and outfielder Jack Suwinski from Triple-A Indianapolis as part of a flurry of roster moves Tuesday before a series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers.,The Pirates also recalled infielder Liover Peguero and selected the contract of rig...
After catching his breath, Davis Riley ready for Memorial
Davis Riley does not need any reminders that life can change in an instant, especially after his whirlwind three-week stretch.,He will head into his third career Memorial Tournament on Thursday at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio, two weeks after securing his first individual tournament title when ...
Steelers' Cam Heyward at OTAs despite contract issues
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was all smiles as he welcomed Cam Heyward to the opening day of organized team activities on Tuesday, despite the defensive tackle's desire for a contract extension.,Heyward, entering the final year of his current contract (four years, $65.6 million), is a three...
Colts owner Jim Irsay leads list of Hall of Fame presenters
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay will present Dwight Freeney for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this summer, the third time Irsay has done such honors.,The seven-member Class of 2024 will be enshrined on Aug. 3 in Canton, Ohio. The other inductees, and their presenters are:,--Rand...
Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb absent from mandatory minicamp
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb missed the start of a mandatory minicamp on Tuesday as he seeks a contract extension.,Head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed the absence of Lamb, who also skipped voluntary OTAs last month.,Lamb, 25, is due to earn $17.99 million in 2024 under his fifth-year opti...
Investigation into Shohei Ohtani closed as interpreter pleads guilty
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges, admitting he stole millions from Ohtani to pay gambling debts.,Also Tuesday, Major League Baseball closed its investigation into the case, attributing its decision to "t...
Report: 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey gets $38M extension
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is signing a two-year, $38 million extension, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The deal reportedly includes $24 million in guarantees for the 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, who led the league with 1,459 rushing yards last season.,With an average ann...
Nats turn to DJ Herz to make MLB debut vs. Mets
Washington left-hander DJ Herz will make his major league debut Tuesday when he starts for the Nationals against the visiting New York Mets.,Herz, 23, was called up from Triple-A Rochester after right-hander Trevor Williams was scratched and placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. Williams, wh...
Nats place RHP Trevor Williams (flexor muscle) on IL
The Washington Nationals placed right-hander Trevor Williams on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right flexor muscle strain.,Williams, 32, had been scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the visiting New York Mets.,He is 5-0 with a 2.22 ERA this season, allowing two earned runs or fewer i...
Red Bull Racing's Sergio Perez signs 2-year extension
Red Bull Racing announced a two-year contract extension Tuesday for driver Sergio "Checo" Perez.,The 34-year-old Mexico native has been with the Formula One team since 2021 and will remain behind the wheel there through 2026.,Perez finished second to teammate Max Verstappen in the F1 driver's standi...
Colts S Daniel Scott (Achilles) to miss 2024 season
Indianapolis Colts safety Daniel Scott will miss his second straight season due to injury in 2024.,Scott, 25, ruptured an Achilles tendon during a practice last week, coach Shane Steichen confirmed Tuesday,A fifth-round pick in 2023, Scott missed his entire rookie season with a torn ACL sustained du...
Reflective Scottie Scheffler discusses arrest, baby, Grayson Murray
Rested -- at least in terms of golf -- and free of legal worries, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler said Tuesday he's ready for The Memorial Tournament.,Scheffler took time off last week ahead of back-to-back challenges at The Memorial and the U.S. Open. He spent the week in Dallas at home with wife, Me...
Reports: Orioles signing free agent RHP Julio Teheran
Free agent right-hander Julio Teheran is signing with the Baltimore Orioles, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,The 33-year-old veteran, who spent time with the Orioles in spring training, agreed to a minor league deal.,A two-time All-Star, Teheran could help Baltimore to replace injured starters Ty...
Report: Marlins designating OF Avisail Garcia for assignment
The Miami Marlins are designating former All-Star outfielder Avisail Garcia for assignment, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Garcia, who turns 33 this month, has been on the injured list since April 28 with a left hamstring strain.,In 18 games with the Marlins prior to the injury, Garcia hit .240 with two hom...
NBA Finals props and picks: Get behind historic favorite Boston?
The Boston Celtics take on the surging, interesting, puzzling - and significant underdog - Dallas Mavericks as the NBA Finals begin Thursday night in Boston.,The Celtics are -220 favorites (FanDuel) and the third-heaviest Finals favorites since the ABA-NBA merger.,Taking the Mavericks at +184 (FanDu...
Jim Furyk names assistants for '24 Presidents Cup
U.S. captain Jim Furyk on Tuesday named Stewart Cink, Justin Leonard and Kevin Kisner as his assistants for the 2024 Presidents Cup in Montreal this September.,"The three of them have a tremendous history with this event, but more importantly, they will be trusted voices in the team room and on the ...
Twins reinstate 3B Royce Lewis from injured list
The Minnesota Twins reinstated third baseman Royce Lewis from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday.,Lewis, who turns 25 on Wednesday, batted .174 on a six-game rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul.,He has missed Minnesota's last 58 games with a right quad strain, sustained in the March 28 season open...
Report: Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb to skip minicamp
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is not expected to attend a mandatory minicamp that begins Tuesday as he seeks a contract extension, ESPN reported.,Lamb, 25, who also skipped voluntary OTAs last month, is due to earn $17.99 million in 2024 under his fifth-year option. That's a bargain-basem...
Mavericks extend contract of GM Nico Harrison
The NBA Finals-bound Dallas Mavericks rewarded general manager Nico Harrison with a multi-year contract extension on Tuesday.,Contract terms were not announced.,Harrison was the architect of a team that missed the playoffs in 2022-23 but, beginning Thursday, will meet the Boston Celtics with a chanc...
Novak Djokovic (knee) pulls out of French Open
No. 1 seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic withdrew from the French Open on Tuesday due to a right knee injury.,The 37-year-old Serbian star fought through the injury and reached the quarterfinals on Monday with a five-set victory against No. 23 seed Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina.,An MRI ex...