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Oilers can wrap up home ice in playoffs with win over Canucks
The Edmonton Oilers cannot win the Pacific Division, but home-ice advantage in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs remains in play for the two-time defending Western Conference champions as the Vancouver Canucks arrive on Thursday for the regular-season finale.,Edmonton also will welcome bac...
Shea Langeliers, Jacob Wilson homer as A's hold on to defeat Rangers
Shea Langeliers smashed a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning and Jacob Wilson hit a two-run shot one inning later to help the Athletics post a 6-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,Tyler Soderstrom had an RBI double while reaching base three time...
N.J. governor: FIFA should share World Cup transportation costs
With public transit costs for getting to and from World Cup games repeatedly reaching or exceeding $100 each way, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is asking FIFA to help subsidize the expense.,According to The Athletic, train tickets from New York's Penn Station to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherfo...
David Beckham: Inter Miami not rushing to replace head coach
Co-owner David Beckham said Inter Miami have to "let things settle down" before hiring a head coach after the sudden, early-season departure of Javier Mascherano on Tuesday.,Mascherano stepped down due to what he called personal reasons in a statement, with ESPN reporting that he made the decision o...
Rangers end last-place campaign with upset of Lightning
Tye Kartye scored the match's first two goals in a three-point showing and the visiting New York Rangers ended their season on a high note with a 4-2 win over the playoff-bound Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday night. ,Finishing in last place of the Eastern Conference, the Rangers (34-39-9, 77 points...
Jose Caballero, Yankees walk-off Angels for 2nd time in series
Jose Caballero hit a game-ending two-run double with one out in the ninth inning off Jordan Romano, and the New York Yankees earned a 5-4 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.,The Yankees had runners on first and second after Jazz Chisholm Jr. reached on an infield single ...
Career milestones for Panthers rookies in rout of Red Wings
Mike Benning scored his first two NHL goals, Wilmer Skoog tallied his first two assists in his third game and Mikulus Hovorka got a point in his fourth contest as the Florida Panthers dominated the visiting Detroit Red Wings 8-1 in Wednesday's regular-season finale.,Luke Kunin had two goals and an a...
Sal Stewart, Reds keep rolling against woeful Giants
Sal Stewart slugged a pair of three-run homers, Eugenio Suarez and Elly De La Cruz each hit solo shots, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the visiting San Francisco Giants 8-3 on Wednesday.,Stewart went deep for the second straight night and has seven homers to lead all rookies. Suarez went 3-for-4 and S...
Golf Glance: PGA Tour follows Masters with signature event; Champions major season begins
After all eyes were focused on the Masters last week the professional golf world returns to jam-packed action. That includes a signature event on the PGA Tour, the LPGA in Los Angeles, LIV Golf in Mexico and the first major of the year for the Champions Tour.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: RBC Heritage, Hilton...
Iowa's Tavion Banks declares for NBA draft, hopeful of return to Hawkeyes
Iowa guard/forward Tavion Banks declared for the NBA draft on Wednesday and also said he is entering the transfer portal.,Banks indicated that if he is granted a fifth season of eligibility, he would like to return to the Hawkeyes.,"As I explore all options in continuing my basketball career, I am d...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino: Iran 'for sure' playing in World Cup
Despite Iran's sports minister stating that the country cannot participate amid the war with the United States, along with President Donald Trump voicing concerns for the players' "life and safety," FIFA president Gianni Infantino is confident Iran will play in the FIFA World Cup this summer in Nort...
Liberty re-sign F Betnijah Laney-Hamilton
The New York Liberty re-signed forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton to a contract on Wednesday.,Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the team for Laney-Hamilton, who helped the Liberty capture the WNBA title in 2024.,Laney-Hamilton, however, missed the entire 2025 season after undergoing a procedure i...
Reports: Former Alabama C Aiden Sherrell commits to Indiana
Indiana added former Alabama center Aiden Sherrell from the NCAA transfer portal, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.,Sherrell will head to Bloomington, Ind., after averaging 11.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 34 games (all starts) last season with the Crimson Tide.,Listed at 6-fo...
Defending champ Justin Thomas among elite field at RBC Heritage
The famed red and white lighthouse that overlooks Harbour Town Golf Links symbolizes the RBC Heritage and has become synonymous with a deep breath and a "vacation" vibe after the Masters., ,Juxtaposed with that, though, is the fact that the Heritage is in its fourth year as a PGA Tour "signature eve...
Dustin May propels Cards to series win over Guardians
Dustin May tossed six strong innings and Alec Burleson drove in two runs, fueling the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-3 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday afternoon.,May (2-2) allowed one run on six hits with four strikeouts for St. Louis, which won the rubber match of the series ...
Giants place OF Harrison Bader (hamstring) on IL
San Francisco Giants veteran outfielder Harrison Bader was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain prior to Wednesday's game against the host Cincinnati Reds.,The move is retroactive to April 12.,The Giants also placed Jared Oliva (fractured left wrist) on the IL and recalled ...
Red Sox OF Jarren Duran flips off fan for crossing line, MLB to investigate
Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said his obscene gesture in Minneapolis on Tuesday night was directed at a fan who told him to kill himself. MLB and the Twins are responding with an investigation into the incident. ,Duran has been open about his mental health, discussing a battle with depress...
Texas QB Arch Manning '100 percent' after foot surgery
Arch Manning will not participate in the open scrimmage for Texas fans on Saturday but head coach Steve Sarkisian likes the Longhorns' chances of getting their QB1 back with no limitations following offseason foot surgery. ,Manning played through foot pain in 2025 and underwent a "minor" procedure t...
Hornets, Trail Blazers Set the Tone for Wild NBA Postseason
The NBA play-in tournament opened with drama, as the Hornets and Trail Blazers delivered thrilling wins and playoff implications....
Dolphins tell teams RB De'Von Achane 'not available'
No is the answer teams are receiving when they ring Miami Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan to inquire about the cost to acquire running back De'Von Achane. ,Sullivan said Achane is "not available for trade" to clarify his roster standing in Miami, where the Dolphins are working to reset th...