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Astros name Josh Hader closer, Ryan Pressly setup man
New Houston Astros manager Joe Espada announced Wednesday that newly acquired Josh Hader will be the team's closer this season, bumping Ryan Pressly to a setup role....

A's add LHP Scott Alexander, send LHP Ken Waldichuk to 60-day IL
The Oakland Athletics added some experience to their bullpen Wednesday, agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with left-hander Scott Alexander....

Hawks G Trae Young fined $35K for gesture
The NBA fined Hawks guard Trae Young $35,000 on Wednesday for directing an "inappropriate and unprofessional gesture" toward an official....

Former Finals foes clash when Avalanche, Lightning meet
Chasing improved positions in their respective conference standings, the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning are coming off impressive road wins....

Yankees acquire LHP Clayton Andrews from Brewers
The New York Yankees acquired left-hander Clayton Andrews from the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday in exchange for a 19-year-old pitcher who just got his start in the Dominican Summer League....

Northwestern G Ty Berry (knee) out for season
Northwestern senior guard Ty Berry will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a torn meniscus, coach Chris Collins announced Wednesday....

Iga Swiatek rolls along into quarterfinals at Doha
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek recorded a 6-1, 6-4 victory over 14th-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova on Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open in Doha....

Senators riding season-best win streak as Ducks arrive
The Ottawa Senators will try to keep their longest winning streak of the season going when they host the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night....

Ex-NBA player Bryn Forbes faces family violence charge
Former NBA player Bryn Forbes is facing a family violence charge after being arrested in San Antonio....

Devils out to continue run as Kings visit after brutal loss
Both in the mix for a playoff spot, the Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils are out to sharpen their consistency over the remainder of the season....

Bengals release backup QB AJ McCarron
The Cincinnati Bengals released backup quarterback AJ McCarron on Wednesday....

Bruins G Linus Ullmark fined $5K for high-sticking
The NHL fined Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark $5,000 on Wednesday for high-sticking Tampa Bay Lightning forward Michael Eyssimont....

Northwestern visits Rutgers, leaning on balanced production
Northwestern owes part of its fourth-place standing in the Big Ten to the depth and resolve of its roster....

Maple Leafs D Morgan Rielly to appeal 5-game suspension
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly will appeal his five-game suspension from the NHL for a cross-check to the head of Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig, the team announced Wednesday....

IndyCar 2024 finale moved from Nashville streets to oval
There will be a new look for the 2024 IndyCar Series season finale, with the circuit moving its last race of the season off the streets of Nashville and into the Nashville Superspeedway....

Report: Ohio State fires hoops coach Chris Holtmann
Ohio State fired men's basketball coach Chris Holtmann on Wednesday after a 4-10 start in Big Ten play, multiple outlets reported....

Report: Commanders add Anthony Lynn to coaching staff
The Washington Commanders are hiring Anthony Lynn as their run game coordinator, ESPN reported Wednesday....

Suns become last NBA team to add G League franchise
The Phoenix Suns will launch an NBA G League franchise in 2024-25, marking the first time all 30 NBA teams will have an affiliate in the minor league circuit....

Dynamo F Nelson Quinones (knee) to miss 2024 season
Houston Dynamo attacker Nelson Quinones will miss the 2024 MLS season with a knee injury, the team announced on Wednesday....

Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo signs contract extension
Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo signed a contract extension, the team announced on Wednesday....