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Stars try to stay alive, Oilers aim to punch Stanley Cup Finals ticket
Admittedly, the Dallas Stars have not played well enough the past two games, and that is why they are one loss away from elimination at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers heading into Sunday's clash.,It remains to be seen whether the Stars, who trail the best-of-seven Western Conference final 3-2, can...
Ex-Brown G Kimo Ferrari transfers "home" to San Diego State
Former Brown guard Kimo Ferrari announced Saturday that he has transferred to San Diego State.,Ferrari is a San Diego native who played high school basketball at Francis Parker School. He was a two-time first-team all-county selection.,"Back Home!" Ferrari said on his Instagram page while displaying...
UFC 302: Islam Makhachev big favorite over Dustin Poirier
The main card at UFC 302 will get under way at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.,The card features a light heavyweight bout between two southpaws in Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier.,Makhachev (25-1 MMA), the current champion making his third title defense, is coming ...
Nationals request release waivers on OF Victor Robles
The Washington Nationals officially requested unconditional release waivers on outfielder Victor Robles after he was designated for assignment on Monday. ,Robles, who turned 27 last week, was batting just .120 with three runs and four stolen bases in 14 games this season.,He hit .299 in 36 games las...
Astros add RHP Shawn Dubin back to bullpen
The Houston Astros recalled right-hander Shawn Dubin on Saturday from Triple-A Sugar Land and optioned right-hander Alex Speas to Triple-A.,Dubin, 28, returns to the Astros after going 0-1 with a 6.59 ERA in nine relief appearances earlier this season. He has a 6.75 ERA in 12 career appearances over...
Padres send both Yu Darvish, Joe Musgrove to IL
The San Diego Padres' starting rotation took a blow Saturday with right-handers Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove both placed in the 15-day injured list.,Darvish is out with a left groin strain that forced him from a start Wednesday. Musgrove is headed back to the IL with continued triceps and elbow disco...
Alexander Zverev survives 5-set thriller at French Open
Fourth-seeded Alexander Zverev advanced to the fourth round of the French Open on Saturday, staging a furious rally to fend off Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands in a five-set marathon.,The German need four hours, 13 minutes to eliminate Griekspoor 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (10-3) on the clay court...
Fever hold off Sky 71-70 for first home victory
Kelsey Mitchell scored 18 points and the Indiana Fever escaped with their second win and first home victory of the Caitlin Clark era, beating the Chicago Sky 71-70 on Saturday afternoon in Indianapolis., ,It was the first professional meeting between college rivals Clark and Angel Reese.,Clark talli...
Michael McDowell nets pole at World Wide Technology Raceway
MADISON, Ill. -- It was with an obvious sense of pride that Michael McDowell reveled in his pole-winning run on Saturday at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway.,McDowell claimed his third Busch Light Pole Award of the season -- and of his career. This one, however, came at a quirky flat track, ...
Triple-A catcher discharged from hospital after taking bat to head
Triple-A Buffalo catcher Payton Henry has been discharged from a Syracuse, N.Y.-area hospital on Saturday, one day after he was taken off the field on a backboard.,In the seventh inning of the Bisons' game against the Syracuse Mets, Henry was struck by the bat of third baseman Pablo Reyes in the hea...
Yankees add RHP Cody Poteet to start vs. Diamondbacks
The New York Yankees recalled Cody Poteet from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and optioned fellow right-hander Cody Morris to Triple-A.,Poteet, 29, is set to start Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in place of Clarke Schmidt, who was placed on the injured list Thursday with a strained...
Marlins place C Christian Bethancourt on bereavement list
The Miami Marlins placed Christian Bethancourt on the bereavement list Saturday while fellow catcher Jhonny Pereda was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville.,Bethancourt, 32, is batting .162 with one home run and five RBIs in 31 games this season. In eight major league seasons with five different club...
Blue Jays place RHP Jordan Romano (elbow) on 15-day IL
The Toronto Blue Jays placed closer Jordan Romano on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to right elbow inflammation.,Left-hander Brendon Little was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to replace the right-handed Romano, who last pitched on Wednesday while picking up the save in Toronto's 3-1 win over t...
Aryna Sabalenka fends off best friend, advances at French Open
Second-seeded Aryna Sabalenka kept her emotions in check and defeated her best friend and doubles partner to advance to the fourth round of the French Open.,Sabalenka, of Belarus, overcame a tough first set and cruised to a 7-5, 6-1 victory over Spaniard Paula Badosa on Saturday.,"It's tough to play...
Dream chemistry to get major test from Sun
If there is one thing the Atlanta Dream are still working on in this early part of the WNBA season, it's forging that connection that will carry them to a successful year.,"Chemistry. We are still working through chemistry," Atlanta coach Tanisha Wright said. "We're trying to figure out one another ...
Drew Brees eyes return to broadcast booth, sets sights on primetime
Retired quarterback and Super Bowl champion Drew Brees made it clear he wants a second chance to be on the call of NFL games.,After retiring following the 2020 season, Brees immediately went to work for NBC. He largely split his time as an analyst for Notre Dame football and as a voice on the networ...
Brotherly Love? Logan Paul offers to fight sibling in place of Mike Tyson
Logan Paul teased he could be part of a family affair by serving as a replacement for Mike Tyson in his now-postponed fight against Paul's younger brother.,Jake Paul, 27, was slated to tangle with Tyson, 57, before MVP Promotions announced the postponement of the fight due to the latter's health con...
Triple-A catcher 'responsive' after taking bat to head
Triple-A Buffalo catcher Payton Henry was "alert and appropriately responsive" at a Syracuse, N.Y.-area hospital after he was taken off the field Friday night on a backboard, the team said.,In the seventh inning of the Bisons' game against the Syracuse Mets, Henry was struck by the bat of third base...
Ezequiel Tovar, Rockies aim to derail Dodgers again
The Colorado Rockies have a full head of steam now, and they have two chances to claim their third consecutive series victory.,The Rockies will look to accomplish the feat on the road Saturday against the National League West-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. ,Ezequiel Tovar had a home run among his three ...
Yankees' Aaron Judge makes himself right at home vs. Giants
One of the National League's top pitchers in recent years gets a rematch with one of the game's hottest hitters when Logan Webb and the San Francisco Giants host Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees on Saturday night.,Judge made the most of his Oracle Park debut with two home runs in the series open...