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Brewers-Cardinals (weather) postponed till July 7
With rain in the forecast for several hours surrounding the scheduled game time, the St. Louis Cardinals' home game against the Milwaukee Brewers was scratched Tuesday afternoon.,Instead, the National League Central rivals will fit in a split doubleheader on July 7 when the Brewers return to St. Lou...
Stefon Diggs not guilty of strangling or assaulting his private chef
Veteran NFL receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty of strangling or assaulting his private chef by a jury on Tuesday afternoon in Dedham (Mass.) District Court.,Deliberations took 90 minutes before the six-person jury rendered the verdict.,Diggs pleaded not guilty in February to felony strangula...
Joe Gibbs Racing seeks to amend Spire, Chris Gabehart lawsuit
Joe Gibbs Racing is requesting an amended refiling of its lawsuit against Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart.,The original lawsuit was filed against Gabehart, who was previously JGR's competition director, and Spire on Feb. 24, three days after he left to be Spire's Chief Motorsports Officer. Joe ...
Twins RHP Joe Ryan (elbow) passes tests, on track for next start
Joe Ryan is one step away from being cleared to make his weekend start for the Minnesota Twins and eradicating panic about a possible elbow injury. ,Ryan is scheduled for a bullpen session on Wednesday, which follows a "normal" MRI exam that showed no structural damage to his right elbow and a pain-...
Quail Hollow doesn't hold fondest memories for Sepp Straka
In most cases, the champion of a PGA Tour event is one of the favorites the following year when he comes back to defend. He finds the course favorable and has wonderful memories of the week and holding a trophy aloft.,But that's not the case for Austria's Sepp Straka this week as he prepares to defe...
Dustin Johnson, Max Homa make PGA Championship field; no Tiger, Phil
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will not play the PGA Championship, the second straight major in 2026 that two of the greatest golfers of all time won't be present.,The PGA of America released its field list Tuesday for the major championship slated for May 14-17 at Aronimink Golf Club outside Philad...
76ers coach Nick Nurse leaves team to attend brother's funeral
Head coach Nick Nurse was with his family on Tuesday but is expected to be back with the Philadelphia 76ers before Game 2 on Wednesday night following his brother's funeral.,Steve Nurse died last Wednesday at age 62 and a funeral service following his unexpected passing was scheduled for Tuesday in ...
Matt Fitzpatrick advising brother as he brings win streak to Truist
Two weeks ago, Matt Fitzpatrick helped his brother Alex earn his PGA Tour card through 2028 with their dual victory at the Zurich Classic pairs event.,‘,This week at the Truist Championship in Charlotte, they'll play alongside each other as full-time PGA competitors for the first time at Quail Hollo...
Rays place LHP Steven Matz (elbow) on 15-day IL
The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Steven Matz on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with elbow inflammation and selected the contract of right-hander Chase Solesky from Triple-A Durham.,Matz, 34, is coming off one of his best starts of the season when he allowed one run on four hits over six inning...
Golf Glance: Rory McIlroy returns ahead of major; LIV Golf in Virginia
The PGA Tour sees Rory McIlroy return to action for a signature event ahead of next week's PGA Championship, while LIV Golf is in Virginia and the LPGA Tour makes its annual stop in New Jersey.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: Truist Championship, Charlotte, May 7-10,Course: Quail Hollow Club (Par 71, 7,583 Yard...
Spurs stare down 1-0 deficit, confident Timberwolves in Game 2
Playoff experience is lived and learned, a concept the Spurs are tired of hearing about. ,San Antonio is reaching for the mute button entering Game 2 of the best-of-seven Western Conference playoff semifinal series with the Minnesota Timberwolves, who landed the first punch to take a 1-0 lead on the...
Reports: Giants sign DT DJ Reader to two-year deal
Veteran defensive tackle DJ Reader is signing a two-year deal with the New York Giants, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,The contract is reportedly worth $12.5 million, but can escalate to $15.5 if the 10-year veteran reaches incentives.,Reader started all 17 games last season with the Detr...
After an 0-5 start, Marlins DFA right-hander Chris Paddack
After another rocky start Sunday, the Marlins designated veteran right-hander Chris Paddack for assignment on Tuesday and recalled right-hander William Kempner from Triple-A Jacksonville.,Paddack, 30, gave up seven runs on six hits with three walks over 2 2/3 innings on Sunday against the Philadelph...
Braves activate closer Raisel Iglesias from injured list
The Atlanta Braves activated right-hander Raisel Iglesias from the injured list Tuesday and designated right-hander Carlos Carrasco for assignment.,Iglesias, 36, last pitched on April 19 and has been out with right shoulder inflammation. ,In eight relief outings this season, Iglesias has five saves ...
Knicks riding streak of big wins entering Game 2 vs. 76ers
It does not take much for championship-starved Big Apple basketball fans to daydream about what an NBA title run by the New York Knicks might look like.,The Knicks have given their fans even more reason to dream over the last 11 days.,The third-seeded Knicks will look to continue their dominant run ...
Pirates All-Star, World Series champion Bob Skinner dies at 94
Former Pittsburgh Pirates player and coach Bob Skinner, who also had managerial stints with the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres, has died. He was 94.,Known by the nickname "Sleepy" during his time with the Pirates, the San Diego-area native played nearly nine of his 12 major league season...
Chiefs GM: Patrick Mahomes 'way ahead of schedule'
Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach concurred with team owner Clark Hunt, saying that quarterback Patrick Mahomes' recovery from knee surgery is "ahead of schedule.",In a Monday interview on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Veach said, ""I think it wouldn't surprise you guys, the way it's been really ...
Brewers LHP Angel Zerpa to have Tommy John surgery
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Angel Zerpa will have season-ending Tommy John surgery next Monday, the team confirmed Tuesday.,The 26-year-old reliever was placed on the 15-day injured list last week after experiencing tightness in his left forearm. The general recovery timeline for elbow surgery and...
LIV CEO: League's value rests in teams, optimistic on funding
LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil expressed optimism Tuesday in his first public comments since Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund confirmed it will pull its financial support following the 2026 season.,O'Neil cited the value of the league's 13 teams as a means to attract new investors in the wake of the...
Lakers report 'no change' in Luka Doncic's status for series vs. Thunder
Luka Doncic was back to taking jump shots, with Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick downplaying what the on-court activity means for his star's availability in the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. ,Tuesday marked 33 days since Doncic went down with a Grade 2 left hamst...