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Man who killed ex-Saints DE Will Smith gets 25 years
The man who shot and killed former Saints defensive end Will Smith in 2016 received a 25-year prison sentence on Thursday in New Orleans....

Home and 'hungry,' Pacers seeking series lead over Bucks
Pascal Siakam's blistering start to the postseason has enabled the upstart Indiana Pacers to wrest home-court advantage from the Milwaukee Bucks....

Hill-Rountree confirmed co-main event on McGregor-Chandler card
Light heavyweights Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. will square off at UFC 303 as the co-main event with the Conor McGregor-Michael Chandler welterweight fight....

Panthers' Kyle Okposo set for first playoff game in 8 years
Florida Panthers forward Kyle Okposo will play in the postseason for the first time in eight years on Thursday when he takes the ice for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round series versus the host Tampa Bay Lightning....

Charlie Woods competes in first U.S. Open qualifier
Charlie Woods fell short in his first-ever attempt to qualify for a U.S. Open on Thursday....

Mariners place SS J.P. Crawford (oblique) on IL
The Seattle Mariners placed shortstop J.P. Crawford on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right oblique strain....

Rangers activate RHP Josh Sborz from 15-day IL
The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Josh Sborz from the 15-day injured list prior to Thursday's home series finale against the Seattle Mariners....

Whitecaps to host Ryan Reynolds-owned Wrexham AFC
The Vancouver Whitecaps will host Wrexham AFC at BC Place on July 27, the clubs announced Thursday....

Caleb Williams already favored to win Offensive ROY
Presumptive No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams is already the heavy favorite to claim Offensive Rookie of the Year honors even before the start of the 2024 NFL Draft....

Royals place RHP Alec Marsh on 15-day IL
The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Alec Marsh on the 15-day injured list Thursday, one day after he was struck in his throwing forearm by a line drive....

Former Storm star Sue Bird joins team's ownership group
Former Seattle Storm star Sue Bird joined the team's ownership group ahead of the 2024 WNBA season....

Jimmy Butler trolls Celtics after Heat's upset victory
Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler hasn't played in the team's Eastern Conference first-round series due to injury, however that hasn't prevented him from taking a shot at the top-seeded Boston Celtics....

QB Jaden Rashada transferring to Georgia
Former Arizona State quarterback Jaden Rashada has decided to transfer to Georgia....

Twins recall RHP Simeon Woods Richardson to start vs. White Sox
The Minnesota Twins recalled right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson from Triple-A St. Paul to start Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox in Minneapolis....

Phillies' Bryce Harper returns from paternity leave
The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated first baseman Bryce Harper from the paternity list, making him available for Thursday afternoon's game at Cincinnati....

Commanders to retire Darrell Green's No. 28
The Washington Commanders, committed to a fresh start under new ownership, are embracing the past....

Yankees 'warm and fuzzy' heading into finale vs. A's
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone quipped about experiencing a "warm and fuzzy" feeling after seeing Aaron Judge and Juan Soto each hit a home run in the same game for the first time in pinstripes....

Fresh off of 20-hit performance, Dodgers bid for sweep of Nats
It will be difficult for the Los Angeles Dodgers to duplicate the production they've put on display this week....

Rockies turn to winless Dakota Hudson in finale vs. Padres
Dakota Hudson earned the final spot in the Colorado Rockies' rotation to start the season. The right-hander still is looking for his first victory with Colorado, however....

Rangers, Mariners nursing injuries entering series finale
The Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners could be short-handed when they play the rubber match of their three-game series Thursday afternoon in Arlington, Texas....