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Lakers' Luka Doncic gets the 'big games' he covets vs. Wolves
The season series seems to show the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves are even heading into their first-round playoff series although the reality is something much different. ,The teams head into Game 1 of their series at Los Angeles on Saturday having split four games against each other...
After posting identical records, Nuggets, Clippers open 4-5 series
The Denver Nuggets didn't win the NBA Cup in December, but the tournament gave them a chance to secure home-court advantage for the first round of the playoffs against the Los Angeles Clippers.,Denver won the extra game scheduled between the teams after both were eliminated -- meaning the Nuggets fi...
Cup-winning LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo to depart at end of season
LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo is leaving the club at the end of the 2025 MLS season, the franchise announced Friday.,A member of the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame, Cherundolo was a defender on three World Cup teams. But he made his biggest career splash in Germany, where he spent 15 years playing for ...
Lakers extend GM Rob Pelinka, add president to title
On the eve of the NBA playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers extended the contract of general manager/vice president Rob Pelinka, with a promotion included, just over two months after star Luka Doncic was acquired from the Dallas Mavericks.,Under the new deal, Pelinka now becomes the president of basketba...
Report: PWHL to add Vancouver as first expansion club
The Professional Women's Hockey League is set to add an expansion club in the 2025-26 season, with all signs indicating that team will land in Vancouver, The Athletic reported Friday.,A news conference is scheduled for Thursday of next week, with organizers teasing "a historic announcement in Britis...
Red Sox activate 3B Alex Bregman, DFA RHP Michael Fulmer
The Boston Red Sox activated third baseman Alex Bregman off the paternity list Friday, while right-hander Michael Fulmer was designated for assignment.,In other moves, the Red Sox recalled right-hander Hunter Dobbins, while infielder/outfielder Nick Sogard was optioned.,Bregman, 31, last played Tues...
Miller family, MSE purchase controlling interest in RSL, Utah Royals
The Larry H. Miller family and Miller Sports + Entertainment on Friday finalized their acquisition of the controlling interest in RSL Football Holdings, a group that includes MLS' Real Salt Lake and NWSL club Utah Royals FC.,The $600 million purchase, according to The Athletic, also includes MLS NEX...
Nationals-Rockies game ppd.; split DH slated for Sunday
The Washington Nationals' game against the Colorado Rockies on Friday has been postponed due to inclement weather in the Denver area.,The game has been rescheduled as part of a split-doubleheader on Sunday.,The Rockies, with a new hitting coach on the bench, will attempt to snap a six-game losing st...
Dodgers add RHP Noah Davis ahead of series with Rangers
The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled Noah Davis from Triple-A Oklahoma City in advance of a series opener against the Texas Rangers on Friday after fellow right-hander Bobby Miller was optioned Thursday.,Davis, 27, is poised to make his Dodgers debut after he was acquired from the Boston Red Sox for cas...
ATP roundup: Alexander Zverev rallies to reach Munich semis
Home favorite Alexander Zverev rallied for a 6-7 (6), 7-6 (3), 6-4 quarterfinal win Friday against Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor at the BMW Open in Munich, Germany.,Griekspoor served for the match at 5-4 in the second set before the top-seeded Zverev dug deep to finish in 3 hours and 14 minutes. Closin...
Nets well protected as Jets, Blues approach Game 1
Two months after going head-to-head in the most watched hockey game of the year, Connor Hellebuyck and Jordan Binnington will be back in opposite nets when the Winnipeg Jets host the St. Louis Blues in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference series on Saturday evening.,Binnington helped Canad...
LeBron's youngest son, Bryce James, signs with Arizona
Bryce James, the second and youngest son of LeBron James, is officially a member of the Arizona Wildcats' 2025 class.,Committed to Arizona since January, Bryce signed with the Wildcats on Thursday, which the school announced on social media.,"What's going on Wildcat nation, can't wait to get there a...
Stars' Jason Robertson to miss Game 1 vs. Avalanche
Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson has been ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference first-round series against the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Saturday.,Robertson is considered week-to-week due to a lower-body injury he sustained during the Stars' regular-season finale at the Nashville Pr...
Aston Villa seek quick recovery vs. red-hot Newcastle United
After a dramatic elimination from the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, Aston Villa take aim at trying to seal their return to the competition Saturday when they host a Newcastle United side they may need to catch to do so.,Manager Unai Emery's group will need to recover quickly from the emotion o...
Knicks know all about Pistons' rise as Game 1 approaches
On their way to making the playoffs for the third straight season and the fourth time in five seasons, the New York Knicks had multiple up-close encounters with the massively improved Detroit Pistons.,More meetings are ahead in a first-round matchup between the teams starting Saturday when Jalen Bru...
Cubs ace Justin Steele undergoes surgery, shares hospital photo
Chicago Cubs ace left-hander Justin Steele underwent elbow surgery on Friday, he announced on social media.,Post-surgery, he posted a smiling photo on X from his hospital bed, his arm heavily wrapped and resting on a pillow.,"Appreciate the prayers and thoughts.. God is good," he captioned the photo...
WR Greg Dortch signs tender with Cardinals
Wide receiver Greg Dortch signed his tender to return to the Arizona Cardinals on Friday.,The 26-year-old restricted free agent's deal is worth $3.3 million for the 2025 season.,Dortch had 37 catches for 342 yards and a career-high three touchdowns in 17 games (four starts) last season,,Undrafted ou...
QB Jaxson Dart, DE Mykel Williams won't be in Green Bay for draft
Quarterback Jaxson Dart and edge rusher Mykel Williams apparently have changed their minds about being in Green Bay next week for the start of the 2025 NFL Draft.,The names of Dart, who played at Ole Miss, and Georgia's Williams were on the initial list of 17 players set to attend. But an updated li...
Canadiens D David Savard to retire after playoffs
Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard announced Friday that he intends to retire after the team's postseason run is over.,Savard, 34, has spent the last four of his 14 NHL seasons with the Canadiens.,Montreal will open the playoffs on the road Monday for Game 1 of a best-of-seven Eastern Confer...
Inter Miami, Crew meet in Cleveland clash of unbeatens
The last unbeaten teams in MLS are set for a Saturday showdown in a non-league market when the Columbus Crew "host" Inter Miami in Cleveland.,There's one reason and one reason only for the unusual location: Lionel Messi. The most recent evidence of his immense popularity came Sunday when his Inter M...