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Plagued by bullpen woes, Giants hope veteran Robbie Ray can silence Phillies
The San Francisco Giants continue to struggle in the bullpen and will keep looking for answers when they host the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night in the middle game of a three-game series.,The Phillies rallied for a 6-4 win on Monday after reliever Ryan Borucki couldn't hold the 4-2 lead that...
Reynaldo Lopez bids to change Braves' fortunes vs. Angels
After a rare clunker from Chris Sale, the Atlanta Braves will turn to Reynaldo Lopez to try to snap the team's three-game losing streak on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.,Lopez (1-0, 1.64 ERA) struggled with velocity during spring training after missing most of the 20...
Research reveals Hall of Fame DT Steve McMichael had CTE
Hall of Fame defensive tackle Steve McMichael was diagnosed with Stage 3 CTE by researchers studying his brain one year after his death at age 67. ,McMichael was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2024 long after the physical effects of ALS had taken a grip on the once fearsome specimen ...
Kraken keep faint playoff hopes alive ahead of clash vs. Wild
Time is running out on the Seattle Kraken.,With six games left and sitting eight points adrift of a playoff spot, the Kraken (32-33-11, 75 points) are looking for a spark. ,Seattle hopes a solution presents itself on Tuesday night when it visits the Minnesota Wild in Saint Paul, Minn.,"It's not too ...
Undermanned Lightning eager to bounce back vs. Senators
The Tampa Bay Lightning will look to regain sole possession of first place in the Atlantic Division when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.,The Lightning (48-23-6, 102 points) are even in points with the Buffalo Sabres (47-23-8, 102) after losing 4-2 to Buffalo on Monday. The Montreal ...
Mariners ask George Kirby, undefeated vs. Rangers, to help stop skid
The Seattle Mariners' .188 team batting average -- worst in the major leagues -- has caught up with them.,Seattle lost its third straight one-run game Monday night -- this time to the Texas Rangers -- and will return to the second game of the three-game series in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday night a...
Jays get rematch against Dodgers' World Series hero Yoshinobu Yamamoto
There will be a rematch within a rematch Tuesday night when the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers go for another series victory against the Toronto Blue Jays.,The Dodgers won the opener of the three-game set 14-2 on Monday for their fourth straight win and the Blue Jays' fifth consecutive loss.,The middl...
James Wood, Nationals strive to continue power surge vs. Cards
St. Louis will try to cool off James Wood on Tuesday night when the Cardinals visit the Washington Nationals in the middle contest of their three-game series.,Wood hit a three-run homer in Washington's six-run eighth inning as the Nationals snapped a five-game skid by rallying for a 9-6 win Monday n...
Fresh off return home, Rays chase series win vs. Cubs
The Tampa Bay Rays had an amazing return to their home ballpark on Monday after 18 months away. ,Now the Rays will look to win a second consecutive series when they host the Chicago Cubs in the middle contest of their three-game series on Tuesday night.,There was plenty to celebrate in Tampa Bay's 6...
Padres set for first-ever look at Pirates ace Paul Skenes
The San Diego Padres are the lone National League team that Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has never faced as he eases into his third major league season.,That will change on Tuesday when Skenes (1-1, 9.53 ERA) matches up with the fellow right-hander Nick Pivetta (1-1, 6.75) of the Padres in the...
Sal Stewart, Reds take aim at Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara
First baseman Sal Stewart, a Miami native, is hoping for more good vibes on Tuesday when his Cincinnati Reds play the host Marlins.,Stewart hit the go-ahead RBI single on Monday as the Reds won 2-0 in the opener of a four-game series.,"I'm super happy to be home (in Miami)," said Stewart, 22. "I lov...
Team games leader Jose Ramirez, Guardians try to rebound vs. Royals
Third baseman Jose Ramirez has been the undisputed face of the franchise for the Cleveland Guardians since 2016. The seven-time All-Star now owns one of the club's most important records, as well as an actual third base.,Ramirez played in his 1,620th career game Monday -- breaking the franchise mark...
Victor Wembanyama (rib) exits Spurs' win; prognosis unknown
San Antonio star center Victor Wembanyama missed the second half of the Spurs' Monday game against the Philadelphia 76ers after sustaining a left rib contusion during a second-quarter collision with the 76ers' Paul George.,The status of the two-time All-Star moving forward was uncertain.,Wembanyama ...
Kings retake wild-card position with shootout win over Predators
Joel Armia and Scott Laughton scored in regulation and Adrian Kempe had the lone goal in the shootout, lifting the Los Angeles Kings to a 3-2 win against the visiting Nashville Predators on Monday night.,Anton Forsberg made 29 saves and did not surrender a goal in the shootout for the Kings (32-26-1...
All hail: Michigan outmuscles UConn, claims second national title
INDIANAPOLIS -- Michigan is a national champion for the first time since 1989, standing as the best in the land even if the Wolverines weren't at their peak on Monday.,Michigan defeated UConn 69-63 to turn back the Huskies' bid for a third national championship in four seasons. Led by Most Outstandi...
Bryce Harper, bullpen carry Phillies past Giants
Bryce Harper had three hits and drove in three runs, the Philadelphia bullpen threw five shutout innings and the visiting Phillies opened a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants with a 6-4 victory Monday night.,Tim Mayza, Jonathan Bowlan, Jose Alvarado, Brad Keller and Jhoan Duran picke...
Sharks continue playoff push with win over Blackhawks
William Eklund scored once and added an assist to pace the host San Jose Sharks to a 3-2 comeback victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.,Kiefer Sherwood and Will Smith also scored for the Sharks (37-32-7, 81 points), who have won five of six games and remain two points out of a playoff spot ...
Aaron Gordon's clutch shooting leads Nuggets' comeback over Trail Blazers
Aaron Gordon's clutch outside shooting helped the Denver Nuggets rally from being down by as many as 18 points to top the visiting Portland Trail Blazers 137-132 in overtime Monday.,Denver (51-28) trailed for nearly all of regulation before taking a 125-123 lead with 27 seconds remaining when Gordon...
Jose Soriano fans 10 as Angels stroll past Braves
Jose Soriano struck out 10 over eight innings and Jo Adell and Zach Neto homered to lead the Los Angeles Angels to their third straight victory, 6-2 over the Atlanta Braves on Monday in Anaheim, Calif.,Soriano (3-0) allowed one run on three hits, retiring 19 in a row at one point. He didn't walk a b...
Elliot Cadeau, Michigan hold off UConn for national title
INDIANAPOLIS -- Michigan won it all, but UConn made the Wolverines work for it in a seesaw national championship game on Monday.,The Wolverines beat the Huskies 69-63 to win the program's second national title.,Michigan point guard Elliot Cadeau scored 19 points and shot 8 of 9 from the foul line, a...