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Thunder to read their 'menu' in anticipating Suns' Game 2 adjustments
Limited to just 33 games in the regular season by a series of injuries, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams never really developed much of a rhythm.,However, after his 22-point, seven-rebound, six-assist performance in the Thunder's 119-84 Game 1 win over the Phoenix Suns in their first-round...
Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees shut out rival Red Sox to open trip
Giancarlo Stanton hit a solo home run and collected three RBIs as the New York Yankees opened a three-game series with a 4-0 road victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.,Stanton's home run came against Boston starter Connelly Early. It was his third home run of the season. He added a two-run dou...
Wild's Marcus Foligno: Stars 'can't hang with us 5-on-5' entering G3
As far as Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Foligno is concerned, the key to regaining control of his team's first-round playoff series is staying out of the penalty box.,That's it. Simply keep the same number of players on the ice as the Dallas Stars.,"They're looking to play 5-on-4," Marcus Foligno sa...
Late 6-run rally carries Guardians past Astros
Rookie Chase DeLauter delivered a go-ahead three-run triple and Kyle Manzardo added a two-RBI single in a six-run eighth inning, rallying the Cleveland Guardians to a 8-5 victory over the visiting Houston Astros on Tuesday night.,DeLauter's sinking liner toward the foul line in left dropped just in ...
Victor Wembanyama (concussion) to miss rest of Spurs-Blazers Game 2
San Antonio star center Victor Wembanyama was forced from Game 2 of the Spurs' first-round playoff series with the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday with an apparent concussion after hitting his face on the floor early in the second quarter.,The Spurs later announced that Wembanyama had entered conc...
Frustrated San Diego FC vying for better result at Dynamo
San Diego FC hope to snap out of an extended funk when they travel east to square off against the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday in a Western Conference match.,San Diego (3-3-2, 11 points) hasn't tasted victory since a 1-0 win at Sporting Kansas City on March 7 and heads to the Bayou City with a five-g...
Minnesota United, FC Dallas put unbeaten streaks on line
Two teams riding extended unbeaten strings meet Wednesday night when Minnesota United visit FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas.,Coming off a 2-0 win Saturday night over the Portland Timbers, Minnesota (4-2-2, 14 points) is 3-0-1 over its last four matches. Its three straight wins constitute its longest winn...
Richardson Hitchins relinquishing IBF title after signing with Zuffa
Just two weeks after revealing that he was signing with Dana White's Zuffa Boxing, IBF super lightweight champion Richardson Hitchins is relinquishing his title to pursue welterweight competition instead, Hitchins announced on social media this week.,"I've outgrown 140 and my days at the weight is d...
Union bring challenged offense north to face streaking Toronto FC
Toronto FC will aim to extend their unbeaten streak to seven matches when the Philadelphia Union visit on Wednesday.,Toronto (3-2-3, 12 points) is 3-0-3 in its last six outings. Wednesday marks the sixth date of Toronto FC's nine-match homestand, and the club is unbeaten (4-0-8) in its last 12 home ...
Orlando City want attack to catch up to defense vs. Charlotte
Orlando City will be hoping for a much-needed attacking breakthrough on Wednesday night when they host a Charlotte FC side in search of a second consecutive away victory.,Orlando (1-6-1, 4 points) has been one of Major League Soccer's most disappointing teams this season, costing former manager Osca...
Braves put closer Raisel Iglesias on IL, Robert Suarez to close
The Atlanta Braves placed closer Raisel Iglesias on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with discomfort in his right (throwing) shoulder.,Iglesias has said he's felt the discomfort since sleeping on his shoulder wrong Friday night. But the Braves conducted an MRI that found no structural damage.,"There'...
Red Bulls' struggling defense clashes with woeful D.C. offense
D.C. United and the New York Red Bulls are struggling at the opposite ends of the pitch.,Over their last four MLS matches, D.C. United have failed to score. Meanwhile, over the Red Bulls' last four league games, they have surrendered 14 goals.,When the teams meet Wednesday night in Harrison, N.J., t...
OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA's top clutch performer
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the runaway winner in the Clutch Player of the Year award balloting, revealed Tuesday night.,Gilgeous-Alexander received 96 of 100 first-place votes in balloting for the Jerry West Trophy. He had 484 total points, well ahead of Denver Nuggets st...
Dodgers reinstate Freddie Freeman; Blake Snell to begin rehab
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated star first baseman Freddie Freeman from the paternity list on Tuesday and optioned outfielder/infielder Ryan Ward to Triple-A Oklahoma City.,Also, left-hander Blake Snell will begin his rehab stint Wednesday by pitching for Class A Ontario. He has been sidelined wit...
Galaxy out to continue road improvement vs. Crew
The Los Angeles Galaxy can surpass a dubious mark from last season with a victory at the Columbus Crew on Wednesday night.,Defeating the struggling Crew (1-4-3, 6 points) would give the Galaxy (2-3-3, 9 points) eight points on the road, one more than they earned in 2025.,The most recent example of t...
Cincinnati hopes to turn better form into better result at NYCFC
New York City FC will attempt to snap a four-match winless skid in league play on Wednesday night when they welcome FC Cincinnati to Yankee Stadium.,While NYCFC (3-3-2, 11 points) continued their downward spiral in terms of results with a 2-1 setback to Charlotte FC last Saturday, head coach Pascal ...
Trending Revs look to snap road losing streak vs. lowly Atlanta
One of the main themes the New England Revolution have adopted under first-year head coach Marko Mitrovic is "belief." As they visit Atlanta United on Wednesday night, they'll continue rallying around that mentality.,The Revolution (4-3-0, 12 points) come into Mercedes-Benz Stadium on a three-match ...
Flyers return home in search of 3-0 lead over Penguins
In a first-round playoff series between Pennsylvania rivals, the Philadelphia Flyers threw the first punch -- and the second.,Holding a 2-0 edge in the best-of-seven series, the Flyers look to take a commanding lead on the Pittsburgh Penguins when the teams reconvene for Game 3 Wednesday in Philadel...
Lynx star Napheesa Collier (ankle) targets June for on-court work
The Minnesota Lynx said Tuesday that star forward Napheesa Collier's rehab from left ankle surgery is "progressing as expected," and she could resume on-court activities in early June.,The team plans to release updates on Collier's progress when available.,The timeline means Collier will miss, at mi...
Pistons seek return to identity vs. Magic after Game 1 shocker
After an exceptional regular season, this wasn't the start to the NBA playoffs that the Detroit Pistons envisioned.,Reeling from a stunning Game 1 loss in which only two players reached double figures, the Eastern Conference's top seed heads into Game 2 Wednesday against the visiting Orlando Magic f...