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After being 'a mess,' Braves' Chris Sale pursues another strong effort in clash vs. Angels
Chris Sale wasn't feeling his best in his most recent start.,Not that the Athletics could tell.,The Atlanta Braves' ace allowed only one hit over six innings -- a solo homer by Shea Langeliers -- in a 5-1 victory last Wednesday.,Sale (2-0, 0.75 ERA), a left-hander, is scheduled to return to the moun...
Rays activating SS Taylor Walls for home opener
The Tampa Bay Rays activated shortstop Taylor Walls from the 10-day injured list ahead of their home opener on Monday against the Chicago Cubs, according to MLB.TV.,Fellow shortstop and top prospect Carson Williams was optioned to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move.,Walls, 29, landed on the IL ...
Lamar Jackson attends Ravens' voluntary workouts
As the Baltimore Ravens became the first team to report for offseason workouts Monday, two-time NFL Most Valuable Player Lamar Jackson was front and center.,Participation is voluntary and there was some question about whether the veteran quarterback would report as the two sides work on a contract e...
Cavaliers aim to clinch home playoff series in clash vs. Grizzlies
The Cleveland Cavaliers are guaranteed a spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs, but there's more to play for as the regular-season finale approaches.,The Cavaliers (49-29) are seeking to secure home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.,Cleveland reduced its magic number to one on Su...
Pistons cruising into playoffs as Magic battling for seeding
After clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Detroit Pistons have a chance to finish with 60 wins for just the third time in franchise history and the first time in 20 years.,Detroit (57-21) heads into the final week of the regular season with four games remaining, including ...
National Championship Bet Pick: Why Michigan Has the Edge Over UConn
Breaking down why Michigan has the edge over UConn in the title game. Full betting pick and analysis....
Nationals strive to end five-game skid in matchup vs. Cardinals
The optimism of the opening days of the season has begun to fade for the Washington Nationals as they open a three-game home series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.,After winning three of four games out of the gate, the Nationals have dropped five straight after the Los Angeles Dodge...
Padres' offense waking up just in time as torrid Pirates await
The San Diego Padres are starting to improve following a rough start to the season as they head to Pittsburgh to face the red-hot Pirates on Monday night in the opener of a three-game set.,The Padres won a series for the first time this season when they beat the Red Sox in Boston in back-to-back gam...
Dodgers return to scene of World Series triumph as Blue Jays await rematch
The Los Angeles Dodgers will return to the scene of high drama Monday night when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays for the sequel to the 2025 World Series.,The three-game set will have trouble living up to the classic series that took seven games -- and 11 innings in the final contest -- to decide, w...
Rangers, Mariners each licking wounds entering early-season series
The Texas Rangers' strong early-season vibes have come crashing down.,After winning four of their first five games, the Rangers have lost four in a row after being swept at home over the weekend by the Cincinnati Reds.,Texas will look to turn the tide once more when it faces the Seattle Mariners in ...
Coming off big wins, Reds, Marlins look to continue strong starts
The Cincinnati Reds are on the rise.,Cincinnati, which will open a four-game series at the host Miami Marlins on Monday, is coming off last year's playoff berth -- the franchise's first such non-shortened-season achievement since 2013.,On Sunday, the Reds completed a three-game road sweep over the R...
Guardians hope bats continue to come alive vs. Royals
Fresh off series wins against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians begin divisional play Monday when they welcome the Kansas City Royals for a three-game set.,Those two series wins came after splitting four games in Seattle to start the se...
Rays ready for return to Tropicana Field in home opener vs. Cubs
For the Tampa Bay Rays, Monday afternoon's home opener against the Chicago Cubs will be "Dome sweet home.",The Rays open a six-game homestand this week, and the buzz around the bay is all about returning to the ballpark the club has called home for its entire existence except for last season.,All of...
Late Rockets bucket spoils Stephen Curry's return to Warriors
Stephen Curry returned from a two-month absence with 29 points, but Alperen Sengun capped a 24-point performance with a go-ahead interior hoop with 11.1 seconds remaining, lifting the Houston Rockets to a 117-116 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night in San Francisco.,In his first r...
Report: Luka Doncic to seek treatment in Europe for hamstring strain
In an attempt to move up his timeline for a return, Lakers star Luka Doncic will seek specialized treatment for his Grade 2 left hamstring strain in Europe, Doncic's representation told ESPN.,Doncic sustained the injury in Thursday's 139-96 loss to Oklahoma City. The team announced Friday after an M...
Robert Thomas' hat trick helps Blues beat Avs, continue playoff push
Robert Thomas completed his first career hat trick with a tiebreaking goal late in the third period to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Denver on Sunday night.,St. Louis (33-31-12, 78 points) moved within three points of Nashville for the second and final wild-ca...
Clippers throttle Kings to move into 8th in Western Conference
Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and John Collins added 25 as the Los Angeles Clippers moved into eighth place in the Western Conference standings with a 138-109 road victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday., ,Darius Garland and Kobe Sanders each scored 17 points, while Kris Dunn and Jordan Miller...
Ex-Phillie Mickey Moniak cracks 2 long HRs to lead Rockies
Former Philadelphia first-round pick Mickey Moniak hit two home runs and TJ Rumfield also went deep as the Colorado Rockies beat the Phillies 4-1 on Sunday in Denver.,Hunter Goodman had two hits and Tomoyuki Sugano pitched six strong innings to earn his first win for Colorado. Victor Vodnik got the ...
Auburn blows 21-point lead, recovers to beat Tulsa for NIT title
Kevin Overton netted 26 points, including a deep 3-pointer and a free throw in the final two minutes of overtime, and Auburn won its first NIT championship in a wild 92-86 win over Tulsa on Sunday night in Indianapolis. ,An NCAA Tournament Final Four team one year ago, the Tigers (22-16) wasted a 21...
Cardinals' big fifth inning denies Tigers series sweep
Ivan Herrera's tiebreaking two-run single capped a four-run, fifth-inning outburst as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals topped the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Sunday night.,Pedro Pages had an RBI single for the Cardinals, who salvaged the finale of a three-game series. St. Louis starter Kyle Leahy (1-1) ga...