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Evenly-matched Canadiens, Lightning reach deciding Game 7
With how even the teams are and how close their head-to-head showdown has been, it is appropriate the Tampa Bay Lightning will play host to the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday in a Game 7 of their Eastern Conference first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.,After both clubs finished the regular season wi...
Big Ten distributes $1.37 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2024-25
After recent expansion and success in the College Football Playoffs following the 2024 season, the Big Ten Conference announced a record $1.37 billion distribution to its 18 league members for the 2024-25 fiscal year.,The Big Ten became the second conference to reach the $1 billion plateau. The Sout...
Orioles set to call up RHP Trey Gibson for MLB debut
The Baltimore Orioles will have right-hander Trey Gibson make his major league debut Sunday in a start against the New York Yankees, manager Craig Albernaz confirmed Saturday.,The Orioles have a rotation vacancy after left-hander Trevor Rogers went on the injured list this week with an illness. Balt...
Phillies reinstate C J.T. Realmuto (back) from injured list
The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated catcher J.T. Realmuto from the 10-day injured list on Saturday.,Realmuto, 35, was placed on the IL on April 22 due to back spasms.,The three-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove winner is batting .259 with one homer and four RBIs in 17 games this season, his eig...
Carlos Prates punishes Jack Della Maddalena in Perth
Brazilian welterweight Carlos Prates dominated hometown fighter Jack Della Maddalena to win their main event clash at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Perth, Australia.,Prates dropped the Aussie to the canvas with a chopping calf kick late in the second round and knocked him down three more times in t...
LeBron James Says He’s Kicking Father Time’s Ass – And He’s Right
LeBron James led the Lakers past the Rockets without Luka Doncic. Can he do it again vs the Thunder?...
Royals vie to ride power surge in rematch vs. Mariners
When Jac Caglianone homered in the sixth inning Friday night in Seattle, nobody was more excited than Kansas City Royals teammate Vinnie Pasquantino. ,Pasquantino pinched his fingers together in a traditional Italian hand gesture then greeted Caglianone at the top step of the dugout with a kiss on b...
New York Mets Manager Carlos Mendoza Officially on Hot Seat
The Mets gave Carlos Mendoza a vote of confidence, but history suggests his job may still be in danger. Here’s what’s next....
Cavaliers Facing Defining Playoff Moment Against Raptors in Game 7
The Cleveland Cavaliers face a win-or-go-home Game 7 against the Toronto Raptors. Can Donovan Mitchell lead Cleveland to the next round?...
Roki Sasaki needs strong start for Dodgers against Cardinals
With a proven veteran ready to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' pitching staff, every start counts for the existing members of the rotation.,All eyes will be on right-hander Roki Sasaki when he starts for the Dodgers on Saturday in a road game against the St. Louis Cardinals.,Los Angeles left-hand...
Stingy starters take mound for Brewers, Nationals
Milwaukee's William Contreras will aim to extend his torrid hitting stretch when the Brewers visit the Washington Nationals for the second game of a three-game series on Saturday afternoon.,Contreras had four hits and drove in three runs in the Brewers' 6-1 win on Friday. That performance came after...
GamerLegion, FaZe Clan reach BLAST Rivals Spring semifinals
GamerLegion swept Astralis 2-0 on Friday to reach the semifinals at the BLAST Rivals Spring event in Fort Worth, Texas.,In the other quarterfinal match, FaZe Clan eked out a 2-1 victory over G2 Esports.,The results set up the semifinals on Saturday, when Natus Vincere will face FaZe Clan before Team...
FaZe Vegas move to 3-0 in Week 2 of CDL Stage 3 qualifying
FaZe Vegas outlasted the Carolina Royal Ravens 3-2 on Friday, improving to 3-0 as the second week of qualifying for the Call of Duty League's Stage 3 got underway.,Los Angeles Thieves and OpTic Texas also recorded victories and are 2-0. The Thieves swept Cloud9 New York 3-0, while OpTic defeated the...
Royals pull out victory over Mariners in slugfest
Pinch hitter Lane Thomas' run-scoring single with one out in the eighth inning broke a tie as the Kansas City Royals defeated the host Seattle Mariners 7-6 on Friday, overcoming a pair of two-run homers by Julio Rodriguez.,Vinnie Pasquantino and Jac Caglianone went deep for the Royals, who won for j...
RJ Barrett's OT heroics push Raptors-Cavs to Game 7
RJ Barrett made a dramatic 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left in overtime Friday night as the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 to force Game 7 of a first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.,Barrett's Kawhi Leonard-esque bucket from straight away hit the back of the...
Cards grab early 3-run lead, add on to put away Dodgers
Nolan Gorman and Alec Burleson each hit home runs, Jordan Walker had four hits and the host St. Louis Cardinals extended their winning streak to five games with a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday., ,Matthew Liberatore (1-1) gave up two runs on five hits and two walks over 5 2/3 inn...
RJ Barrett's heroics push Raptors-Cavaliers to Game 7
RJ Barrett made a 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left in overtime Friday night as the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers 112-110 to force Game 7 of the first-round playoff series.,Barrett's Kawhi-esque bucket from straight away hit the back of the rim, bounced high into the air an...
Galaxy in need of 3 points vs. Whitecaps
While there's a lot of time left in the MLS season, it's also true that every result you book now means one less you need in October.,That's why the Los Angeles Galaxy could use three points from Saturday night's fixture with the Vancouver Whitecaps in Carson, Calif.,While Vancouver (8-1-0, 24 point...
Jacob Misiorowski, William Contreras power Brewers past Nationals
Jacob Misiorowski took a no-hitter into the sixth inning before leaving with a cramp, William Contreras had four hits and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the host Washington Nationals 6-1 on Friday.,Misiorowski came out of the game with a right hamstring cramp after throwing a pitch to James Wood with on...
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski no-hits Nats thru 5 1/3, leaves with cramp
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski took a no-hitter into the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals but left the game with a right hamstring cramp.,After throwing a 98.9 mph swinging strike one to James Wood with one out, Misiorowski looked into the dugout. Manager Pat Murphy and tra...