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Rangers likely to ride new wrinkle into finale vs. D-backs
The Texas Rangers could feature their new look to their lineup on Wednesday when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks in the rubber match of their three-game series in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers recorded their third win in the last four games with a 7-4 victory over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday. The...
Legacy sweeps another foe at Intel Extreme Masters Atlanta
Four unbeaten teams remain at the Intel Extreme Masters Atlanta. But among those four, one team stands out after two days of play.,For the second time in as many days, Legacy cruised to a 2-0 sweep Tuesday to advance to the Group B upper-bracket final, where they will face Natus Vincere on Wednesday...
Athletics place All-Star SS Jacob Wilson (shoulder) on IL
Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder subluxation ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. ,Wilson, 24, injured his shoulder Sunday diving for a ball hit by the Baltimore Orioles' Gunner Henderson, who singled on...
MacKenzie Gore twirls gem as Rangers hold off D-backs
MacKenzie Gore allowed just one run on three hits over a season-high eight innings in the Texas Rangers' 7-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas.,Joc Pederson and Ezequiel Duran homered and Brandon Nimmo and Jake Burger each had three hits for the Rangers, who have...
NHL's top GM award features three first-time finalists
All three candidates for the 2025-26 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year award are first-time finalists.,Bill Guerin of the Minnesota Wild, Chris MacFarland of the Colorado Avalanche and Pat Verbeek of the Anaheim Ducks were named on Tuesday. Presented annually since 2009-10, the award is voted ...
Dodgers acquire OF Alek Thomas from Diamondbacks
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired outfielder Alek Thomas from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday in exchange for minor league outfielder Jose Requena.,The Dodgers designated outfielder Michael Siani for assignment in order to make room on the 40-man roster for Thomas.,"It's part of the game, and I t...
Jackets sign pending UFA Charlie Coyle to 6-year extension
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed pending unrestricted free agent forward Charlie Coyle to a six-year, $36 million extension on Tuesday.,Coyle, 34, recorded 58 points (20 goals, career high-tying 38 assists) while playing in all 82 games this season, the 14th of his career and his first with the Blue...
Swimming legend Ryan Lochte named to Missouri State coaching staff
Ryan Lochte, winner of 12 Olympic swimming medals, is joining the coaching staff at Missouri State.,His official hiring as an assistant coach for the men's and women's teams at the school is pending formal approval by the university board of governors at its June meeting.,Lochte, 41, competed in fou...
NBA Mock Draft 2026: Full Lottery Predictions and Prospect Fits
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D-backs, shuffling table-setters, pursue series win over Rangers
The top three batters in the Arizona Diamondbacks' lineup -- Ketel Marte, Corbin Carroll and Geraldo Perdomo -- have not found the form that keyed an offensive surge the last two seasons, although manager Torey Lovullo is trying.,After producing a combined four hits and the game's only run in the se...
Diamondbacks pitchers toss another gem, shut out Rangers
Michael Soroka pitched 6 1/3 innings, Geraldo Perdomo doubled in the only run in the first inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 1-0 on Monday in Arlington, Texas.,Soroka (5-2) gave up three hits, all singles, while walking one and striking out five. Three Diamondbacks reliever...
Diamondbacks' pitchers toss another gem in shutting out Rangers
Michael Soroka pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings, Geraldo Perdomo doubled in the only run in the first inning, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 1-0 on Monday in Arlington, Texas.,Soroka (5-2) gave up three hits, all singles, before leaving with one out in the seventh, and three D-Ba...
Avs' Nathan MacKinnon, bloodied by puck to face, returns to game
Colorado forward Nathan MacKinnon, bloodied by a puck to the face, briefly left the Avalanche's game against the Minnesota Wild on Monday in Minneapolis before returning to action.,Avalanche teammate Devon Toews tried to clear a puck out of the defensive zone and inadvertently fired the puck into Ma...
Avs' Nathan MacKinnon bloodied, exits Wild game
Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon was bloodied by a puck to the face and needed to leave the game late in the second period against the Minnesota Wild on Monday night in Minneapolis.,Avalanche teammate Devon Toews tried to clear a puck out of the defensive zone and inadvertently fired the ...
Dick Advocaat returns to coach Curacao in World Cup
Months after stepping down, Dick Advocaat has returned to serve as the head coach for Curacao's national soccer team, according to multiple reports Monday.,Advocaat, who at 78 will become the oldest manager in World Cup history, resigned in February for family matters. But with his daughter's health...
Trump administration reaches deal to keep 3 D.C. munis open
The Trump administration and the National Links Trust announced a deal over the weekend that will keep Washington, D.C.'s three municipal golf courses open, ending a heated standoff between the sides.,At the end of 2025, the administration terminated a 50-year lease agreement the National Park Servi...
Jaguars sign veteran RB Ameer Abdullah among roster moves
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed veteran running back Ameer Abdullah on Monday.,No terms of the deal were disclosed.,Abdullah, who turns 33 next month, is entering his 12th season in the league after being drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft.,He landed on season-end...
Returning to form, Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi takes on D-backs
Nathan Eovaldi appears to have turned the corner following a rocky start to the season.,The right-hander will look to take another step forward on Monday when the Texas Rangers open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers had lost five of their previous ...
Eduardo Rodriguez, Ryan Waldschmidt guide D-backs past Mets
Rookie Ryan Waldschmidt had two hits and three RBIs in his second major league start, Eduardo Rodriguez did not allow a hit until the sixth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 5-1 in the rubber game of a three-game series Sunday in Phoenix.,Waldschmidt doubled in two runs in t...
Brandt Snedeker wins Myrtle Beach Classic, qualifies for PGA Championship
Brandt Snedeker won his first PGA Tour title in nearly eight years and punched a last-minute ticket to the PGA Championship by capturing the ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic title on Sunday in South Carolina.,Snedeker cruised through the week with two rounds of 67 and two 66s for an 18-under-par 266. ...