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Reports: Johnny Cueto agrees to minor league deal with Rangers
With a goal of participating in his 17th major league season, veteran right-hander Johnny Cueto agreed to a minor league deal with the World Series champion Texas Rangers, multiple outlets reported Tuesday....

Broncos pick up 5th-year option on Pro Bowl CB Patrick Surtain II
The Denver Broncos on Tuesday picked up the fifth-year option on Patrick Surtain II, keeping the All-Pro cornerback under contract through at least the 2025 season....

Report: Purdue star Zach Edey declares for NBA draft
Purdue center Zach Edey, the two-time national player of the year, has officially entered the 2024 NBA Draft....

Cubs place LHP Drew Smyly, RHP Kyle Hendricks on IL
The Chicago Cubs placed right-hander Kyle Hendricks and left-hander Drew Smyly on the 15-day injured list Tuesday as the club made several roster moves....

Stars in familiar territory with Game 2 vs. Golden Knights ahead
The Dallas Stars no longer own home-ice advantage after dropping the opener of their best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series 4-3 against the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights on Monday....

Thunder leaning into depth vs. Pelicans in Game 2
In his first postseason as an NBA head coach, the Oklahoma City Thunder's Mark Daigneault shows no signs of shortening his rotation....

Golf Glance: PGA stars team up in Big Easy; LPGA goes Hollywood
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours....

Transfer roundup: Michigan State lands high scorer Frankie Fidler
Omaha forward Frankie Fidler, who put up 20.1 points and 6.3 rebounds per game last season, is transferring to Michigan State, he announced Tuesday....

D-backs trade for INF Sergio Alcantara, claim LHP Joe Jacques
The National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks added infielder Sergio Alcantara in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday and claimed left-hander Joe Jacques off waivers from the Boston Red Sox....

Pelicans' Zion Williamson says return vs. Thunder 'realistic'
Sounding more than just optimistic, New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson said Tuesday that it is "realistic" he can return from a left hamstring injury and join his team in the playoffs....

Brad Keselowski inches closer to Victory Lane
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — There's a good argument to be made that one of the hottest drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series right now hasn't even hoisted a trophy yet. But Brad Keselowski has been awfully close....

Flu strikes again as Nationals place LHP Robert Garcia on IL
The Washington Nationals placed left-hander Robert Garcia on the 15-day injured list Tuesday, making him the second player on the club to go to the IL with influenza....

Justin Gaethje credits Max Holloway: 'He surprised me in a couple areas'
Justin Gaethje had the momentum in his fight at UFC 300 against Max Holloway — and saw it shift with one kick and one broken nose in the first round....

From Rice to Harrison, bloodlines run deep in 2024 NFL Draft
As payback for an elbow to the Adam's apple in a game that season, John Lynch nearly threw hands with Terrell Owens poolside in Hawaii before a Pro Bowl more than two decades ago....

Tatjana Maria comes back to defeat Peyton Stearns in Madrid
Germany's Tatjana Maria rallied from a set down to defeat Peyton Stearns 6-7 (4), 6-2, 7-6 (5) in first-round action Tuesday at the Mutua Madrid Open in Spain....

Revolution acquire Xavier Arreaga from Sounders
The New England Revolution added veteran defender Xavier Arreaga in a trade with the Seattle Sounders for a 2025 international roster slot and up to $75,000 in general allocation money....

Leafs focused on Game 3 after earning split in Boston
Star forward Auston Matthews made his presence felt to help the Toronto Maple Leafs capture a road split of the first two contests of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Boston Bruins....

Canucks G Thatcher Demko ruled out for Game 2 vs. Predators
Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko has been ruled out of Game 2 of the team's Western Conference first-round series against the visiting Nashville Predators on Tuesday....

Cowboys commit to Dak Prescott, 'all in' on youth movement
Dak Prescott and the Cowboys are committed to staying together in Dallas, but owner Jerry Jones warned the cost is likely a diminished roster around the quarterback in the future....

Report: NBA looking into alleged actions of Nikola Jokic's brother
The NBA is investigating a brother of Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who was shown on video appearing to punch someone following the Nuggets' win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, The Athletic reported....