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Thomas Detry caps sparkling LIV debut with share of Riyadh lead
Newcomer Thomas Detry launched himself into the international LIV conversation quickly by claiming a share of the first-round lead on Wednesday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during his first circuit as a member of LIV Golf.,The 33-year-old Belgian, whose most recent win came at the PGA Tour's Phoenix Ope...
As break arrives, Devils put it all on line vs. Islanders
With the NHL playoff race taking shape, the New York Islanders are once again in the thick of the action. ,The Islanders, as expected, have been in contention all season long, but their chances continue to get better as their captain Bo Horvat continues to get into the swing of things. ,Horvat, who ...
Projected No. 1 NHL draft pick charged with felony assault
Penn State forward Gavin McKenna, who was expected to be the top overall draft pick in the 2026 NHL draft, was charged with first-degree felony aggravated assault, stemming from an incident on Jan. 31.,McKenna, an 18-year-old Canada native, also was charged with misdemeanor simple assault and two su...
Struggling Magic get to face blowout-prone Nets
The Orlando Magic open a four-game homestand Thursday against the reeling Brooklyn Nets looking to right the ship after losing six of their last eight games.,The Magic are one game above .500 and sitting eighth in the Eastern Conference, yet they've been losing ground to the Philadelphia 76ers for t...
Reports: Red Sox sign INF Isiah Kiner-Falefa to 1-year deal
Free-agent infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa is set to join his fifth team in four seasons after agreeing to a deal with the Boston Red Sox, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The deal is for one year, ESPN reported, with no financial terms revealed.,Kiner-Falefa, 30, batted .262 with two home runs and...
Torrid Pistons pose challenge to reconfigured Wizards
Though the All-Star break approaches, the Detroit Pistons show no signs of slowing down.,The Pistons have won 12 of their last 15 games to maintain a healthy Eastern Conference lead over New York and Boston.,Detroit wraps up a four-game homestand with a back-to-back as it hosts the new-look Washingt...
Eagles OL coach Jeff Stoutland to vacate role on staff
Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach and run game coordinator Jeff Stoutland announced Wednesday that he will vacate his longtime role as new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion arrives.,"Philadelphia, I've decided my time coaching with the Eagles has come to an end," Stoutland posted to X. "When...
After near-upset last month, No. 2 Michigan locked on Penn State
No. 2 Michigan rightfully has been basking in the glow of a terrific week.,The Wolverines beat a pair of Top 10 teams last week - recording a 3-point home win over then-No. 5 Nebraska on Jan. 27 before going to archrival Michigan State's floor and claiming a 12-point win over the then-No. 7 Spartans...
Clippers ship James Harden down hall for Cavs' Darius Garland
Veteran guard James Harden did not have to go far to join his new team.,The 11-time All-Star officially was traded by the Los Angeles Clippers to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday for guard Darius Garland and a second-round draft pick, hours before the teams were scheduled to face each other in I...
White Sox sign OF Austin Hays to 1-year, $6M deal
The Chicago White Sox agreed to a one year, $6 million free-agent contract Wednesday with former All-Star outfielder Austin Hays..,The deal pays Hays $5 million this coming season, with an $8 million mutual option for 2027 or a $1 million buyout.,In a corresponding move, Chicago designated left-hand...
Steelers hire Vikings assistant Brian Angelichio as offensive coordinator
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the hiring of several assistants on Wednesday, some with previous ties to new head coach Mike McCarthy, including offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio and assistant head coach/secondary coach Joe Whitt Jr.,The Steelers also hired Danny Crossman as special teams co...
Report: Lonzo Ball to become free agent after trade to Jazz
The Utah Jazz acquired guard Lonzo Ball in a three-team trade that also included the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks, ESPN reported Wednesday,The Cavaliers acquired a pair of second-round draft picks, while the Jazz sent center Jock Landale to the Hawks in exchange for cash considerations. Bal...
Reports: Patrick Mahomes' father arrested on probation violation
Patrick Mahomes Sr., the father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was arrested on a probation violation, multiple outlets reported.,Mahomes Sr., 55, was booked into Smith County Jail in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday two years after he was arrested on a DWI charge and later pleaded guilty...
Flyers, Senators battle to enter Olympic break on high note
As a three-week Olympic break looms, the Philadelphia Flyers and visiting Ottawa Senators will be hungry for a win when the teams face off Thursday.,With a victory, Philadelphia would head into the break with back-to-back wins following a stretch of 11 losses in 13 games.,The Flyers topped the Washi...
Sabres meet Penguins in clash of surprising playoff hopefuls
The Buffalo Sabres will look to shake off a pair of recent divisional losses when they play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.,Pittsburgh, which made the playoffs for 16 consecutive seasons from 2006-07 to 2021-22, has been absent from postseason hockey ever since. Meanwhile, the Sabres' c...
Chaos of 'Coliseum' all part of charm at WM Phoenix Open
Why is the WM Phoenix Open known as "The People's Open?" Look no further than Joel Dahmen for an explanation.,Dahmen, an everyman on the PGA Tour, engaged with the rowdy packs of fans at TPC Scottsdale's famed par-3 16th hole in 2022 when he ripped his shirt off in celebration.,This week, he'll be p...
Denny Hamlin aggravates shoulder injury in fall
Despite aggravating a shoulder injury in a fall, NASCAR driver/owner Denny Hamlin told reporters on Wednesday that he will not have surgery and plans to compete in the 2026 NASCAR season.,Hamlin, 45, fell while going through the debris of the December house fire that killed his father and critically...
Kings acquire F Artemi Panarin in blockbuster swap with Rangers
The Los Angeles Kings acquired superstar forward Artemi Panarin in a trade with the New York Rangers and signed him to a two-year, $22 million extension, the Kings announced Wednesday.,The Rangers received prospect Liam Greentree and conditional third-round and fourth-round draft picks. They agreed ...
Thunder to sit G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal strain) through All-Star break
The Oklahoma City Thunder are shutting down All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander until after the All-Star break when he will be re-evaluated for an abdominal strain, the team said Wednesday.,The reigning NBA Most Valuable Player, Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.8 points (second in the league) a...
Reports: Chris Paul dealt to Raptors in 3-team trade
In a three-team trade involving the Los Angeles Clippers, Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets, 12-time All-Star Chris Paul is heading from Los Angeles to Toronto, while Brooklyn will receive Ochai Agbaji, a 2032 Raptors second-round draft pick and cash, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.,Per t...