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After an 0-5 start, Marlins DFA right-hander Chris Paddack
After another rocky start Sunday, the Marlins designated veteran right-hander Chris Paddack for assignment on Tuesday and recalled right-hander William Kempner from Triple-A Jacksonville.,Paddack, 30, gave up seven runs on six hits with three walks over 2 2/3 innings on Sunday against the Philadelph...
Braves activate closer Raisel Iglesias from injured list
The Atlanta Braves activated right-hander Raisel Iglesias from the injured list Tuesday and designated right-hander Carlos Carrasco for assignment.,Iglesias, 36, last pitched on April 19 and has been out with right shoulder inflammation. ,In eight relief outings this season, Iglesias has five saves ...
Pirates All-Star, World Series champion Bob Skinner dies at 94
Former Pittsburgh Pirates player and coach Bob Skinner, who also had managerial stints with the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres, has died. He was 94.,Known by the nickname "Sleepy" during his time with the Pirates, the San Diego-area native played nearly nine of his 12 major league season...
Chiefs GM: Patrick Mahomes 'way ahead of schedule'
Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach concurred with team owner Clark Hunt, saying that quarterback Patrick Mahomes' recovery from knee surgery is "ahead of schedule.",In a Monday interview on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Veach said, ""I think it wouldn't surprise you guys, the way it's been really ...
Brewers LHP Angel Zerpa to have Tommy John surgery
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Angel Zerpa will have season-ending Tommy John surgery next Monday, the team confirmed Tuesday.,The 26-year-old reliever was placed on the 15-day injured list last week after experiencing tightness in his left forearm. The general recovery timeline for elbow surgery and...
LIV CEO: League's value rests in teams, optimistic on funding
LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil expressed optimism Tuesday in his first public comments since Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund confirmed it will pull its financial support following the 2026 season.,O'Neil cited the value of the league's 13 teams as a means to attract new investors in the wake of the...
Lakers report 'no change' in Luka Doncic's status for series vs. Thunder
Luka Doncic was back to taking jump shots, with Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick downplaying what the on-court activity means for his star's availability in the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. ,Tuesday marked 33 days since Doncic went down with a Grade 2 left hamst...
Rapids sign F Darren Yapi to multi-year contract
The Colorado Rapids signed forward Darren Yapi to a multi-year contract as a U22 Initiative player on Tuesday.,The deal with the 21-year-old homegrown player runs through 2028-29 with a club option for 2029-30.,Yapi has three goals and two assists in 11 MLS matches (seven starts) this season, boosti...
Jon Rahm doesn't see 'many ways out' of LIV Golf contract
Jon Rahm confirmed he has multiple years left on his LIV Golf contract and doesn't currently see an avenue towards leaving the fledgling league even if he wanted to.,Rahm signed with LIV Golf in December 2023 for a deal reported to be in the $300-500 million range. While he did not provide specifics...
N.J. hosting four World Cup camps with addition of Haiti
It will be a melting pot in the Garden State with Morocco and Haiti joining Brazil and Senegal with base camps in New Jersey for this summer's World Cup, The Athletic reported Tuesday.,Brazil, Morocco and Haiti all were selected into Group C for the tournament.,Brazil will be based at the New York R...
Phil Mickelson out of LIV Golf Virginia, PGA Championship
Phil Mickelson will miss this week's LIV Golf Virginia tournament and next week's PGA Championship as he continues to deal with a family health matter.,The six-time major winner was listed in the 154-field released Tuesday for the May 14-17 PGA Championship, but he told Flushing It Golf he will not ...
MLS great Kei Kamara retires from soccer at age 41
Legendary MLS striker Kei Kamara has announced his retirement from professional soccer at the age of 41.,Kamar, ranked No. 2 in league history with 147 regular-season goals, announced his decision on social media.,"I never played for just one crest," he said in a video posted Monday on X. "I played ...
Tigers dismiss Triple-A Toledo manager Gabe Alvarez
The Detroit Tigers fired Triple-A manager Gabe Alvarez on Tuesday, saying the decision stemmed from a "violation of club policy.",Alvarez, 52, was in his second season as manager of the Toledo Mud Hens, who had a 17-16 record through Monday's minor league play and were tied for fourth place in the I...
Why Stephen A. and Skip Bayless Are Reuniting on First Take
Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless reunite on ESPN’s First Take for a special one-time episode....
Charge dropped against ex-Titans CB L'Jarius Sneed
A charge has been dropped against free agent cornerback L'Jarius Sneed in connection with a 2024 shooting at a Dallas-area car dealership.,Attorney Michael J. Todd made the announcement about his client on Tuesday, and Sneed posted on social media that the "weight is finally off.",Sneed originally w...
MLB suspends Pirates RHP Chris Devenski, skipper Don Kelly
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Chris Devenski received a three-game suspension and an undisclosed fine from Major League Baseball on Tuesday for intentionally throwing at Sal Stewart of the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.,MLB also announced Pirates manager Don Kelly was handed a one-game suspension an...
Who Is the Best Golfer Without a Major? Breaking Down the Top Contenders
Cameron Young and Tommy Fleetwood headline the debate for best golfer without a major title. Full breakdown here....
Aryna Sabalenka: Slam boycott could settle prize share dispute
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suggested players could organize a boycott of the Grand Slam tournaments to secure a bigger share of the prize money.,"At some point we will boycott," the Belarusian star said at a news conference Tuesday in Rome ahead of the Italian Open. "I feel like that's going to be ...
Phil Mickelson out of LIV Virginia, listed in PGA Championship field
Although Phil Mickelson will miss this week's LIV Golf Virginia tournament, the six-time major winner is listed in the field for next week's PGA Championship.,The PGA of America released its 154-golfer field for the May 14-17 PGA Championship on Tuesday, and Mickelson is expected to tee it up at Aro...
Hall of Fame LB Lawrence Taylor discharged from hospital
Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor has been discharged from a New Jersey hospital after more than a week's stay.,Taylor, 67, was hospitalized with pancreatitis, TMZ Sports reported. He was released late last week from Morristown Medical Center, where initial reports said he was admitted on Apri...