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Brewers send Freddy Peralta to face light-hitting Mariners
The Milwaukee Brewers will look to bounce back behind right-hander Freddy Peralta when they host the Seattle Mariners on Friday in the opener of a three-game series....

Struggling Bucks look to get back on track vs. Raptors
With losses in four of their last five, the Milwaukee Bucks continue a five-game homestand on Friday against the Toronto Raptors, looking to correct course in pursuit of the Eastern Conference's No. 2 seed....

Pelicans look to regain footing against Spurs
The New Orleans Pelicans have slipped from a playoff position to a play-in spot....

Pirates take down Nationals to complete stellar road trip
Martin Perez pitched 6 2/3 strong innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates had plenty of early offense to support him in a 7-4 victory against the host Washington Nationals on Thursday....

Akshay Bhatia shoots 63 to grab Valero Texas Open lead
Akshay Bhatia poured in nine birdies without a bogey Thursday to separate from the field and stake a three-shot lead at the Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio....

Pistons, Grizzlies enjoy bright spots while playing out the string
Despite seasons to forget for both the Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies, each team continues to show fight as the NBA regular season winds down....

Reports: Bills sign veteran OT La'el Collins
The Buffalo Bills have signed veteran offensive tackle La'el Collins to a one-year contract, multiple media outlets reported Thursday....

Rangers look to end Astros' success at Globe Life Field
Josh Smith and Ezequiel Duran are suddenly playing greater roles than expected for the Texas Rangers, who open a four-game series against the visiting Houston Astros on Friday....

Tanner Bibee, Guardians ease past Twins
Tanner Bibee struck out nine batters over 5 1/3 innings and Steven Kwan had three hits to fuel the Cleveland Guardians to a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday in Minneapolis....

Cardinals' comeback win dooms Marlins to 0-8 start
Ivan Herrera and Nolan Gorman drove in two runs apiece in the Cardinals' home opener as St. Louis rallied past the winless Miami Marlins 8-5 Thursday....

Mets grab first win of season by splitting doubleheader with Tigers
Pete Alonso hit the game-tying homer leading off the ninth inning and Tyrone Taylor had the walk-off RBI single one out later for the host New York Mets to edge the Detroit Tigers 2-1 in the second game of a doubleheader Thursday....

Spencer Strider takes bump for Braves' home opener vs. D-backs
Atlanta will send ace Spencer Strider to the mound to face the reigning National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks when the Braves hold their home opener on Friday....

Trail Blazers, Wizards search for positives at end of lost season
The Portland Trail Blazers bid to record back-to-back wins for the first time in more than a month when they visit another bottom-five NBA team in the Washington Wizards on Friday night....

Thunder dig deep with top two players hurt, prepare for Pacers
The Oklahoma City Thunder hope they don't have to play without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams in the playoffs....

Reports: LSU G Hailey Van Lith enters transfer portal
LSU senior guard Hailey Van Lith is in the transfer portal for the second time in her career, according to multiple media reports on Thursday....

Report: Texans WR Stefon Diggs' contract only for one season
New Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs will be a free agent following the 2024 season after having the final three years of his contract "wiped out," ESPN reported Thursday....

Pursuing playoff spot, Magic out to avoid distractions vs. Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets probably could benefit from a distraction in the final weeks of the season....

Undefeated, determined South Carolina stares down NC State in Final Four
CLEVELAND —- A year ago, Dawn Staley's South Carolina Gamecocks rolled into the Final Four undefeated and seeking to repeat as national champions before they were upset by Caitlin Clark and Iowa....

Former champ Anna Davis misses ANWA cut after slow-play penalty
Anna Davis, the 2022 Augusta National Women's Amateur champion, missed the cut by exactly one shot after receiving a one-stroke penalty over her pace of play....

UConn post presence looms large in matchup with Caitlin Clark, Iowa
CLEVELAND —- Iowa coach Lisa Bluder made a plea on Thursday, knowing that the ship she was trying to anchor already had sailed....