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Edoardo Molinari returning as European Ryder Cup vice-captain
Italy's Edoardo Molinari will reprise his role as European Ryder Cup vice-captain for the third straight competition under captain Luke Donald in 2027.,"It was a very easy decision when Luke called me and asked me if I was willing to help him again," said Molinari, who helped Europe win the biennial...
Ex-Syracuse coach Adrian Autry joins Virginia staff
Former Syracuse head basketball coach Adrian Autry joined Ryan Odom's staff at Virginia on Thursday.,Autry and Odom previously worked together on Seth Greenberg's staff at Virginia Tech from 2008-10.,"We are thrilled to add Adrian Autry to our coaching staff at Virginia," Odom said. "His integrity, ...
Chiefs signing former first-round CB Kaiir Elam
The Kansas City Chiefs are in agreement with veteran cornerback Kaiir Elam, the former first-round pick's agent told NFL Network on Thursday.,Elam, drafted 23rd overall by Buffalo in 2022, has tallied 114 tackles, two interceptions and three fumble recoveries in 43 games (19 starts) with the Bills (...
Bills QB Josh Allen adds title: girl dad
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and his wife, actress Hailee Steinfeld, announced the birth of their first child -- a girl -- on Thursday.,The announcement came in Steinfeld's Beau Society newsletter, in which she previously shared updates about her pregnancy. They did not disclose their daught...
Pirates call up SS Konnor Griffin, MLB's top prospect, for home opener
Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin, the No. 1 prospect in baseball, will be with the team for the home opener in Pittsburgh on Friday.,Griffin, 19, makes the jump from Triple-A Indianapolis for his anticipated debut after hitting .438 since being sent down on March 21.,Even though he became a must-see...
Report: Ex-Syracuse coach Adrian Autry joins Virginia staff
Former Syracuse head coach Adrian Autry is joining Ryan Odom's staff at Virginia, CBS Sports reported Thursday.,Autry and Odom previously worked together on Seth Greenberg's staff at Virginia Tech from 2008-10.,Autry, 54, was fired by his alma mater Syracuse on March 11, three years after he replace...
Iowa State star Audi Crooks enters transfer portal
Iowa State star Audi Crooks, the nation's second-leading scorer in 2025-26, is entering the transfer portal.,The 6-foot-3 center, who has one year of eligibility remaining, announced her plans Thursday on Instagram.,"Thank you all for embracing me and showing up to Hilton every single game day," Cro...
Valero Texas Open starts after 90-minute weather delay
The start of the first round at the Valero Texas Open was delayed 90 minutes due to inclement weather on Thursday morning, the PGA Tour announced.,Players originally were scheduled to tee off at 7:30 a.m. local time. ,The action got underway at TPC San Antonio at 9 a.m. with preferred lies in effect...
Cardinals SS Masyn Winn avoids serious injuries in crash
Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn was not seriously injured in a single-car crash following Wednesday afternoon's game in St. Louis.,The accident on the highway alongside Busch Stadium came shortly after Winn's walk-off single gave the Cardinals a 2-1 win over the New York Mets in 11 innings.,Winn, 24,...
James Harden returns to inhospitable Golden State with Cavaliers
James Harden will return to what must be one of his least favorite road sites for the first time as a member of the Cavaliers on Thursday night when Cleveland closes out a three-game western road trip in San Francisco against the Golden State Warriors.,A 17-year veteran who has played all but 181 of...
Raiders strike deal with veteran QB Kirk Cousins
Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins agreed to a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, his agent confirmed Thursday.,Terms of the deal with the four-time Pro Bowl selection were not immediately available.,Cousins, 37, reunites with new Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak, his position coach and offensive coo...
Iga Swiatek hires Rafael Nadal's former coach
World No. 4 Iga Swiatek has hired Rafael Nadal's longtime former coach Francisco Roig to replace Wim Fissette.,The six-time Grand Slam winner and 25-time WTA Tour titlist confirmed the hire Thursday on social media.,"Welcome to the team, Francisco!" Swiatek posted on her Instagram story. "Very excit...
Valero Texas Open start delayed by dangerous weather
The start of the first round at the Valero Texas Open was delayed on Thursday morning due to a "dangerous weather situation" in the San Antonio Area, the PGA Tour announced.,Players were originally scheduled to tee off at 7:30 a.m. CT. The start time was pushed back to 8:15 a.m. CT.,Showers with iso...
Preparation key for Clippers against Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs have put themselves in an elite class of two and can continue their impressive late-season run during a visit to the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday at Inglewood, Calif., ,The Spurs (58-18) extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 127-113 victory over the undermanned G...
Mets look for spark from sluggish offense in series opener vs. Giants
The New York Mets and San Francisco Giants each underwent offseason overhauls.,One week into the season, they're still waiting to see the dividends.,The Mets and Giants each will look to snap out of their early struggles on Thursday night when they meet in the opener of a four-game series in San Fra...
Braves' Reynaldo Lopez continues comeback against Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Atlanta Braves enter their four-game series, beginning Thursday night in Phoenix, on a high note.,The Diamondbacks completed a three-game sweep of Detroit with a 1-0 victory Wednesday, when Zac Gallen threw six scoreless innings and Corbin Carroll in the first inning bec...
Points at a premium as Kings host Predators twice in five days
The battle for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference will continue on Thursday night when the Los Angeles Kings host the Nashville Predators.,Los Angeles defeated the visiting St. Louis Blues 2-1 in overtime on Wednesday night to leapfrog Nashville for the second wild card from the West...
Fueled by bottom of order, Royals vie for continued success vs. Twins
Kyle Isbel will look to continue his torrid stretch at the plate on Thursday afternoon as the host Kansas City Royals vie for a sweep of their three-game series with the Minnesota Twins.,Isbel totaled four hits in his first three games before collecting four more in Kansas City's 13-9 victory over M...
Sharks ride string of late-game heroics into encounter vs. Leafs
The San Jose Sharks are making a habit of winning games with late goals.,It doesn't matter to the Sharks how they are winning. They have high hopes that the next victory will come Thursday night when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs.,The Sharks (35-31-7, 77 points) came up with another rally in a 4...
With playoffs in sight, rested Wild set sights on Canucks
Minnesota did not get the assist it needed from the Anaheim Ducks or St. Louis Blues to clinch a playoff spot on the Wild's day off on Wednesday.,Instead, the Wild will have a chance to take matters into their own hands Thursday night.,Minnesota can punch a ticket to the postseason when it faces the...