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Yankees option Luis Gil; OF Randal Grichuk on Opening Day roster
Yankees right-hander Luis Gil will begin the season at Triple-A, and outfielder Randal Grichuk was added to the New York roster ahead of Opening Day in San Francisco on Wednesday. ,Gil, 27, had an erratic spring but threw well on March 20 with seven strikeouts in five innings against the Baltimore O...
NBA gets OK to explore Las Vegas, Seattle expansion
The NBA Board of Governors gave the league approval to begin exploring bids for potential expansion teams in Las Vegas and Seattle on Wednesday.,The bidding process is expected to generate offers in the $7 billion to $10 billion range for each franchise, ESPN reported.,"Today's vote reflects our Boa...
Cubs embrace expectations as Nationals visit for Opening Day
After ending a four-year playoff drought last season, the Chicago Cubs enter 2026 with added expectations.,In manager Craig Counsell's mind, that also should increase the clubhouse's penchant for staying in the moment.,"It's not easy to get to a place like this. It's not easy to get to a roster like...
Distillery sues LIV Golf, alleges trademark infringement
A New York distillery is accusing LIV Golf of violating state and federal trademark laws over its use of the "LIV" name to sell alcohol and apparel.,Long Island Spirits Inc. filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York this week, asking the court to order LIV to st...
Butler hires former player Ronald Nored as coach
Butler hired former Bulldogs point guard Ronald Nored to succeed Thad Matta as head coach on Wednesday.,Nored, 36, had worked as an assistant coach in the NBA since 2018 and was with the Atlanta Hawks since 2023. ,He was a two-time Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year and played in two NCAA T...
Mikaela Shiffrin wins record-tying 6th WC skiing title
Mikaela Shiffrin won a record-tying sixth World Cup season title on Wednesday in Hafjell, Norway.,Heading into the giant slalom, the final race of the season, Shiffrin had an 85-point lead over Emma Aicher of Germany. A finish no lower than 15th place would result in claiming the title. Aicher could...
Three MLB Teams Facing Regression in 2026
The Brewers, Guardians, and Blue Jays could be headed for regression in 2026—here’s why these playoff teams may fall short....
Best NBA Bets Today: Wednesday Predictions and Player Props
NBA betting picks for Wednesday, including Celtics vs Thunder, Hawks vs Pistons, and Bucks vs Blazers with spreads and props....
How MLB Is Getting Opening Day Wrong in a Crucial 2026 Season
MLB Opening Day draws criticism over streaming decisions and scheduling issues, leaving fans frustrated in a crucial season for baseball....
MLB Opening Day Wednesday Pick: Yankees vs. Giants Best Bets
MLB Opening Day preview: Why Max Fried and the Yankees have the edge over Logan Webb and the Giants in this betting breakdown....
Brewers, White Sox entrust Opening Day to young All-Star flamethrowers
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to hard-throwing right-hander Jacob Misiorowski when they open defense of their National League Central Division title against the visiting Chicago White Sox on Thursday afternoon.,Misiorowski (5-3, 4.36 ERA in 2025), an All-Star selection last season as a rookie afte...
Grizzlies G Ja Morant (elbow) out for season
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been ruled out for the remainder of the season because of an ulnar collateral ligament sprain in his left elbow.,Morant appeared in just 20 games this season for the Grizzlies, who made the announcement on Tuesday night. The two-time All-Star sustained the injur...
Freddy Peralta vs. Paul Skenes headlines Mets-Pirates opener
The New York Mets were expected to overhaul their roster following a disappointing 2025.,The Pittsburgh Pirates responding to their latest sub-.500 finish in similar fashion qualified as a far bigger surprise.,A pair of retooled teams will open the season Thursday afternoon when the Mets host the Pi...
Spiraling Mavericks face tall order vs. Nikola Jokic, Nuggets
The Dallas Mavericks have fallen on tough times, and their season likely won't get any easier when they visit the surging Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night.,Dallas (23-49) has lost four games in a row and 23 of its last 27 to plummet firmly into a lottery position with three weeks left in the season...
Called out for leaky defense, Cavaliers take aim at Heat
The Cleveland Cavaliers have won four games in a row and sit in firm possession of fourth place in the Eastern Conference.,Still, Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was in a foul mood Tuesday following the team's 136-131 victory over the Orlando Magic.,Cleveland will attempt to extend its winning streak...
Shot-starved Rangers search for offense vs. Maple Leafs
The New York Rangers know they need to take more shots on goal Wednesday night when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs.,The Rangers (28-34-9, 65 points) managed only 10 shots on goal Monday in a 2-1 home loss to the Ottawa Senators.,They will catch the Maple Leafs (30-29-13, 73 points) on the second...
Sabres, trying not to get too excited about playoff prospects, face Bruins
On the verge of ending their NHL-record, 14-season playoff drought, the Buffalo Sabres are staying in the moment.,Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins likely can't afford to give up too many points as they fight for their own playoff positioning.,Back home from another successful road trip, the Sabres aim t...
Yandex move atop Group A at ESL One Birmingham
Team Yandex swept two matches on Tuesday and charged into first place in Group A at the ESL One Birmingham event in England.,Yandex beat GamerLegion 2-0 and BetBoom Team 2-0 to move to 4-0-2 in group play. Tundra Esports (3-0-3) fell into second place but remained unbeaten after defeating MOUZ 2-0 a...
Nikola Jokic's late hoop lifts Nuggets past Suns
Nikola Jokic scored 23 points in his second consecutive triple-double, and his jumper with 11.5 seconds remaining broke a tie and pushed the Denver Nuggets to a 125-123 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.,Jokic added 17 rebounds and tied a season high with 17 assists for his 29th triple-d...
Ducks dump Canucks in another come-from-behind win
Mikael Granlund scored twice and John Carlson had three assists for the visiting Anaheim Ducks in a 5-3 win against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.,Alex Killorn had a goal and an assist, Leo Carlsson logged two assists and Lukas Dostal made 27 saves for the Ducks (40-27-4, 84 points), who st...