al Page 42 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Marlins LHP Robby Snelling ready for debut vs. Nationals
The Miami Marlins will turn to a newcomer as they try to keep their momentum going when they meet the visiting Washington Nationals to begin a three-game series Friday night.,The Marlins called up prospect Robby Snelling to start the game in his major league debut.,"It's exciting, because Robby (is)...
Matthew Liberatore, Cardinals eke out low-scoring win over Padres
Masyn Winn's RBI triple in the seventh inning Thursday night snapped a tie and helped the visiting St. Louis Cardinals edge the San Diego Padres 2-1.,Matthew Liberatore (2-1) came out on top in a classic pitchers' duel, permitting only three hits and a run in six innings with three walks and six str...
Report: Majority of Big 12 teams declining $30M private equity credit
Multiple Big 12 schools have already declined the line of credit being extended by the conference to its member institutions thanks to its newly established private equity partnerships, Front Office Sports reported Thursday.,The deal with RedBird Capital Partners and Weatherford Capital, approved in...
Cade Cunningham propels Pistons past Cavs for 2-0 edge
Cade Cunningham scored 25 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, and had 10 assists on Thursday, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 107-97 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers and a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.,Tobias Harris added 21 points, Duncan Robinson put up 17 poi...
NHL salary cap rising to record $104M for 2026-27 season
The NHL's salary cap will reach a record of $104 million per team in 2026-27, the league and the NHL Players Association announced Thursday.,That figure is an increase of $8.5 million (8.9%) from the 2025-26 cap.,The salary cap floor will be $76.9 million, making the midpoint $90.4 million. To demon...
Valkyries to begin sophomore season vs. revamped Storm
The expansion Golden State Valkyries took the WNBA by surprise last year, finishing with a record above .500 and making the playoffs.,Their second season, which begins Friday at the Seattle Storm, is off to a head-scratching start.,On draft night, the Valkyries sent the rights to the No. 8 pick, LSU...
Yankees' Jasson Dominguez to hit IL with shoulder sprain
New York Yankees left fielder Jasson Dominguez sustained a low-grade AC sprain in his left shoulder in a collision with the auxiliary scoreboard in Thursday afternoon's 9-2 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers.,The team announced after the game that concussion tests were negative at the time on D...
Alexander Blockx maintains form, wins Rome opener in 3 sets
After his run to the semifinals last week in Madrid, Belgian up-and-comer Alexander Blockx had to sweat out a 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 win against Italian Federico Cina for his opening match at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Thursday in Rome.,Blockx, 21, had the best showing at an ATP Masters 1000 event o...
Bo Naylor, Guardians fend off Royals for series split
Bo Naylor hit a three-run home run and the Cleveland Guardians held on for an 8-5 win over the host Kansas City Royals on Thursday.,Kyle Manzardo drove in two for the Guardians, who have won the last two to split the four-game series.,Bobby Witt Jr. was 4-for-4 with a walk as he and Vinnie Pasquanti...
Report: Netflix to air Rams-49ers game from Australia
Netflix will bring football fans Down Under when it broadcasts the first ever NFL game from Australia in September, The Athletic reported Thursday.,The Los Angeles Rams are set to be the home team in a game against the San Francisco 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, Sept. 10.,The ga...
Keibert Ruiz's big effort lifts Nationals past Twins
Keibert Ruiz had two doubles, a home run, drove in four runs and scored three times to lead the Washington Nationals to a 7-5 win against the visiting Minnesota Twins in the rubber game of their three-game series on Thursday afternoon.,Curtis Mead had two RBIs and Jacob Young scored twice for the Na...
Tyrese Haliburton a 'full go' for Pacers summer camp
Less than one year after undergoing surgery for an Achilles tear, Tyrese Haliburton will be a full participant at Indiana Pacers summer camp later this month.,Haliburton has experienced a rough calendar year after he came away with his Achilles injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals last year on June 22...
Yankees' Jasson Dominguez carted off after collision with wall
New York Yankees left fielder Jasson Dominguez exited Thursday afternoon's game against the visiting Texas Rangers in the first inning after colliding with the auxiliary scoreboard.,Dominguez raced back to the warning track and crashed into the chain-link portion of the scoreboard as he fell to comp...
Reports: NFL teams evaluating Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is fighting for his college eligibility, but if Plan B becomes the preferred route, several NFL teams are expected to have interest in selecting him in the supplemental draft.,Sorsby transferred from Cincinnati in the offseason and participated in spring practic...
IOC lifts restrictions on athletes from Belarus
Athletes from Belarus have been reinstated by the International Olympic Committee Executive board after they were banned from competing under the country's flag following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.,The decision, which was announced by the IOC on Thursday, does not pertain to athletes from...
Report: Vikings request interviews for GM candidates
The Minnesota Vikings reportedly have identified at least two external candidates for their general manager vacancy.,NFL Network reported that the team has requested interviews with assistant general managers Dave Ziegler of the Tennessee Titans and Terrance Gray of the Buffalo Bills.,Vikings vice p...
Norris Trophy finalists: Cale Makar, Rasmus Dahlin, Zach Werenski
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was named a Norris Trophy finalist for the sixth consecutive season on Thursday.,A two-time winner of the award (2021-22, 2024-25), Makar is joined by Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin and Columbus Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski as finalists.,The award is...
Report: Celtics investors preparing bid to buy Seahawks
Boston Celtics investor Aditya Mittal and former Celtics lead owner Wyc Grousbeck are preparing a bid to purchase the Seattle Seahawks, Sportico reported on Thursday.,The report said that Mittal and Grousbeck have submitted a letter of interest to Allen & Company, the investment banking team handlin...
Johnny Manziel Set To Enter Celebrity Boxing World Against Bob Menery
Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel is stepping into the boxing ring against influencer Bob Menery in a celebrity fight promoted by Adin Ross in Las Vegas....
Why the 2026 Yankees Feel Different From Every Team Since 2009
The New York Yankees look more dominant than at any point since 2009....