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Giants looking for offense to turn around in visit to Reds
One team struggling on the road encounters one that has fared poorly at home when the San Francisco Giants visit the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night to tip off a three-game series.,The Giants have lost three of their last four on the road and the Reds four of their last five at home as the clubs pr...
Indiana lands Notre Dame’s Markus Burton among 3 transfers
Indiana picked up three commitments from the transfer portal on Monday, one of whom doesn't have to leave the state to enroll at his new school.,Notre Dame guard Markus Burton, Duke forward Darren Harris and Georgia Tech guard Jaeden Mustaf each announced they are joining the Hoosiers.,Burton has be...
O's move Ryan Mountcastle to 60-day IL, acquire Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand
The Baltimore Orioles acquired infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations on Monday.,Baltimore optioned Encarnacion-Strand to Triple-A Norfolk as it made some infield adjustments. The Orioles placed first baseman Ryan Mountcastle on the 60-day...
Report: Miami extends coordinators Shannon Dawson, Corey Hetherman
Miami has agreed to multi-year extensions with offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson and defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman after its run to the national title game last season, according to a report by ESPN.,Terms of the contract extensions, in years and salaries, were not reported.,Dawson arrive...
Manny Pacquiao '100% confident' Floyd Mayweather rematch will happen
As far as Manny Pacquiao is concerned, he is "100% confident" his rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. is still on for Sept. 19 at The Sphere in Las Vegas, regardless of what the latter has said about the event recently.,Mayweather told Vegas Sports Today in early April that "we don't know the location...
Phillies place RHP Jonathan Bowlan on 15-day IL
The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right groin strain.,As a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Seth Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.,Bowlan, 26, has a 3.86 ERA in seven appearances spanning seven innin...
Orioles RHP Dean Kremer returns to face D-backs
The Baltimore Orioles recalled right-hander Dean Kremer to start Monday's series opener at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks, while left-hander Cade Povich was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk.,Kremer, 30, has been a regular starter for the Orioles since 2022 but opened the current season at Norfolk...
Milwaukee Bucks Enter Uncertain Future After Doc Rivers Exit
The Milwaukee Bucks face a pivotal offseason after Doc Rivers’ departure and uncertainty surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo....
Coby White Eyes Breakthrough as Hornets Face Heat
Coby White and the Hornets face the Heat in a crucial NBA play-in matchup—full preview and analysis....
Braves reinstate OF Michael Harris II, option LHP Dylan Dodd
The Atlanta Braves reinstated outfielder Michael Harris II from the paternity list and optioned left-hander Dylan Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday in advance of a three-game home series against the Miami Marlins.,In corresponding moves, infielder Luke Williams was designated for assignment, while...
Astros place SS Jeremy Pena, RHP Tatsuya Imai on IL
The Houston Astros placed shortstop Jeremy Pena and right-hander Tatsuya Imai on the injured list Monday.,Right-hander Jayden Murray was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land, while right-hander J.P France, left-hander Colton Gordon and infielder Shay Whitcomb all were recalled from Triple-A.,Pena, 28, su...
Masters T12 vaults Brooks Koepka 40 spots in world rankings
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Brooks Koepka was one of several high finishers at the 2026 Masters to enjoy a boost up the Official World Golf Ranking on Monday.,Fresh off a tie for 12th at Augusta National Golf Club, Koepka vaulted 40 spots to No. 129. He has now climbed 126 spots since before his return to the P...
Rangers G Jonathan Quick retiring after 19 seasons
New York Rangers goaltender Jonathan Quick announced that Monday night's game at Florida will be the final appearance of his decorated 19-year NHL career.,Quick, 40, won two Stanley Cups with the Los Angeles Kings (2012, 2014) and another with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023. He has appeared in 828...
Braves option LHP Dylan Dodd after three-inning save
The Atlanta Braves optioned left-hander Dylan Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled right-hander Rolddy Munoz on Monday in advance of a three-game home series against the Miami Marlins.,Dodd, 27, made his lone appearance of the season on Sunday and pitched three scoreless innings against the Clevel...
Tigers' confidence renewed entering home series with Royals
The Detroit Tigers enjoyed a confidence-building weekend at home. They'll try to keep the good vibes going when they host Central Division rival Kansas City in a three-game series that begins on Tuesday.,The Tigers had lost five straight before the Miami Marlins headed north to Michigan for a three-...
Giants sign veteran QB Brandon Allen
The New York Giants signed veteran quarterback Brandon Allen on Monday. Terms were not disclosed.,He reunites with former Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan, now the quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator for the Giants. Callahan was also Allen's offensive coordinator with the Cinci...
Why the NHL Shouldn’t Expand the Playoffs Despite League Growth
The NHL has expanded to 32 teams—but its playoff format hasn’t. Here’s why that’s a good thing....
Guardians start fresh against Cards after disappointing weekend
The Cleveland Guardians and host St. Louis Cardinals will continue the interleague-heavy start to their respective schedules, opening a three-game series Monday night.,Ten of Cleveland's first 16 games have come against National League teams. The Cardinals have met American League squads in nine of ...
Nick Kurtz, A's trending upward ahead of series vs. Rangers
It took Nick Kurtz until his 14th appearance of the season to hit his first home run, but none of his Athletics' teammates are all that concerned.,That's because it took Kurtz 17 games last season to hit the first homer of his career, and he ended up with 36 long balls and was the unanimous choice f...
Skidding Yankees push to ignite offense vs. Angels
While some late at-bats were better, the New York Yankees still experienced the same disappointing results at the plate during a lost weekend against the Tampa Bay Rays.,The Yankees hope they can put their hitting woes behind them as they attempt to halt a five-game losing streak Monday night in the...