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Sky trade F Angel Reese to Dream for 2 first-rounders
The Chicago Sky traded two-time All-Star forward Angel Reese to the Atlanta Dream on Monday.,In exchange, Chicago receives Atlanta's first-round picks in 2027 and 2028 and the right to swap second-round picks in 2028.,Reese, 23, led the WNBA in rebounding in each of her first two seasons, averaging ...
Hawks sign veteran C Tony Bradley
The Atlanta Hawks announced the signing of veteran center Tony Bradley on Monday. Terms were not disclosed.,Bradley, 28, has played for five NBA teams through eight seasons, most recently the Indiana Pacers.,He averaged 4.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 10.9 minutes in 38 games (three starts) this season...
Report: North Carolina search focuses on Billy Donovan
North Carolina's coaching search is focused "solely" on Billy Donovan, The Field of 68 reported.,Donovan, who currently coaches the Chicago Bulls, led Florida to back-to-back national championships in 2006-07.,Sunday's report said the Tar Heels are "going to go hard after him" and "expect to know mo...
Phillies work to get bats going in series opener against Giants
The Philadelphia Phillies hope the challenge of a tough ballpark will awaken their slumbering bats when they open a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants in Oracle Park on Monday night.,The Phillies are 5-4 in large part because of an inconsistent offense. Their 4-1 loss at Colorad...
Guardians' start time on Tuesday moved up due to cold
The Guardians moved the start time of Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals from 6:10 to 1:10 p.m. ET due to expected frigid temperatures in Cleveland.,Fans who are unable to attend the daytime start can exchange their tickets for another eligible game.,The Guardians (6-4) open the series wi...
National Championship Bet Pick: Why Michigan Has the Edge Over UConn
Breaking down why Michigan has the edge over UConn in the title game. Full betting pick and analysis....
Rangers, Mariners each licking wounds entering early-season series
The Texas Rangers' strong early-season vibes have come crashing down.,After winning four of their first five games, the Rangers have lost four in a row after being swept at home over the weekend by the Cincinnati Reds.,Texas will look to turn the tide once more when it faces the Seattle Mariners in ...
Guardians hope bats continue to come alive vs. Royals
Fresh off series wins against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians begin divisional play Monday when they welcome the Kansas City Royals for a three-game set.,Those two series wins came after splitting four games in Seattle to start the se...
Robert Thomas' hat trick helps Blues beat Avs, continue playoff push
Robert Thomas completed his first career hat trick with a tiebreaking goal late in the third period to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Denver on Sunday night.,St. Louis (33-31-12, 78 points) moved within three points of Nashville for the second and final wild-ca...
Eliminated Rangers rout Caps for 2nd straight win over playoff contender
Will Cuylle scored twice in a span of 2:40 during a five-goal second period on the way to his first career hat trick and the host New York Rangers prevented the Washington Capitals from gaining ground in a crowded Eastern Conference playoff race with an 8-1 rout on Sunday night.,Washington (39-30-9,...
Contending Magic rally from 15-point deficit, upend Pelicans
Desmond Bane scored 27 points as the Orlando Magic overturned a 15-point third-quarter deficit to defeat the host New Orleans Pelicans 112-108 on Sunday.,Paolo Banchero paired 23 points with 16 rebounds for the Magic (42-36), who seized control after edging in front midway through the fourth quarter...
Jakob Markstrom blanks Canadiens, keeps Devils' playoff hopes alive
New Jersey goaltender Jacob Markstrom posted his first shutout of the season as the visiting Devils beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-0 on Sunday to snap the hosts' eight-game winning streak.,Timo Meier, Cody Glass and Connor Brown scored for the Devils (40-34-3, 83 points) to keep their razor-thin play...
Marlins avoid sweep vs. Yankees thanks to 8th-inning surge
Pinch hitter Graham Pauley lined a go-ahead two-run double with the bases loaded against Jake Bird to spark a four-run eighth inning and the Miami Marlins hung on for a 7-6 victory over the host New York Yankees after a lengthy rain delay Sunday.,The Marlins chipped away at an early 4-1 deficit foll...
Marlins avoid sweep vs. Yankees thanks to eighth-inning surge
Pinch hitter Graham Pauley lined a go-ahead two-run double with the bases loaded against Jake Bird to spark a four-run eighth inning and the Miami Marlins hung on for a 7-6 victory over the host New York Yankees after a lengthy rain delay Sunday.,The Marlins chipped away at an early 4-1 deficit foll...
Dusty May informs Michigan officials of intention to stay put, spurn UNC
Michigan head coach Dusty May informed Michigan officials that he would not take part as a candidate in North Carolina's coaching search -- nor any other -- ESPN reported on Sunday.,May, 49, has guided the Wolverines to the NCAA Championship Game in his second season in Ann Arbor. A year after he to...
Senators regain playoff spot, deny Canes division title
Brady Tkachuk scored twice among the final four Ottawa goals as the Senators beat the visiting Carolina Hurricanes 6-3 on Sunday.,Dylan Cozens, Tim Stutzle and Shane Pinto all had a goal and an assist and the Senators picked up a much-needed result to win for the second time in their last six games....
Gabriel Arias, CJ Kayfus help Guardians split twin bill with Cubs
Gabriel Arias' RBI single highlighted a three-run eighth inning for the Cleveland Guardians, who rallied to beat the visiting Chicago Cubs 6-5 in the nightcap of a Sunday doubleheader.,The Guardians overcame deficits of 3-0 and 4-3 to wrangle a split with the Cubs, who won the opener 1-0. CJ Kayfus ...
Mets rally in 4-run 8th, win road series over Giants
Pinch hitter Luis Torrens stroked a go-ahead two-RBI double in a four-run eighth inning against the San Francisco bullpen Sunday afternoon, helping the visiting New York Mets rally for a 5-2 victory in a game that saw the first ejection of new Giants manager Tony Vitello.,After Logan Webb had limite...
Rickard Rakell scores twice as Penguins handle Panthers
Rickard Rakell scored twice, and Evgeni Malkin added a pair of helpers as the Pittsburgh Penguins upended the visiting Florida Panthers 5-2 on Sunday afternoon.,With the win, the Penguins (40-22-16, 96 points) picked up their second win over the Panthers in as many days and swept the three-game seas...
Elly De La Cruz drives in winner as Reds complete sweep of Rangers
Elly De La Cruz singled home the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the visiting Cincinnati Reds beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 on Sunday to complete the three-game sweep.,De La Cruz had two hits and scored a run, and Will Benson had two hits for Cincinnati.,Joc Pederson homered for Texas, which scor...