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Teen's match-winner keeps New England rolling, Atlanta sliding
Peyton Miller's 78th-minute goal was the match-winner as the visiting New England Revolution defeated Atlanta United, 2-1, on Wednesday night.,Carles Gil assisted on both goals for the Revolution (5-3-0, 15 points), who extended their winning streak to four matches. They also snapped a six-match roa...
Offensive eruption helps Orlando City take down Charlotte FC
Martin Ojeda scored his third and fourth goals of the season early in the second half to help Orlando City to a 4-1 victory over visiting Charlotte FC on Wednesday night.,Luis Otavio added his first career MLS goal early and Ignacio Gomez added his first late for Orlando (2-6-1, 7 points), which had...
Iran 'fully prepared' to participate in World Cup
Despite the ongoing conflict at home, the Iran men's national soccer team is "fully prepared" to participate in the World Cup this summer, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said Wednesday, Al Jazeera reported.,The team's involvement was called into question after the United States and Israe...
Max Fried dominates as Yankees nearly blank Red Sox again
Amed Rosario had four RBI in just two plate appearances and Max Fried pitched eight shutout innings, leading the visiting New York Yankees to a 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night., ,Rosario's three-run shot in the first inning was all that New York needed, as Fried (3-1) allowed just...
Inaugural Bill Walton Classic set for Nov. 7 with heavy San Diego flavor
The inaugural Bill Walton Classic will be played on Nov. 7 in San Diego, the Hall of Famer's longstanding residence until his death due to cancer on May 27, 2024, at age 71.,San Diego State will play a to-be-determined opponent in the men's half of a doubleheader. Walton was a fixture at games on th...
Spurs swingman Keldon Johnson wins NBA's Sixth Man award
The NBA announced Wednesday that San Antonio Spurs swingman Keldon Johnson has been voted the league's Sixth Man of the Year by a 100-member global media panel.,The seventh-year veteran earned the John Havlicek Trophy for delivering 13.2 points and 5.4 rebounds per game while shooting 51.9% from the...
Kings head home in need of turnaround against Avalanche
The Los Angeles Kings are hanging tough with the Presidents' Trophy-wielding Colorado Avalanche, yet they trail 2-0 in their Western Conference first-round playoff series as it shifts to the West Coast.,As the Kings prepare to host the Avalanche for Game 3 Thursday, they need to find a way to get ov...
Rangers place OF Wyatt Langford (forearm) on 10-day injured list
Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford has a Grade 1 flexor strain and was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.,Langford, 24, exited Tuesday's 5-1 home victory over Pittsburgh after the fourth inning due to a right forearm strain. He went 0-for-1 with a walk, extending his on-base streak to...
Raptors identify areas to improve while down 2-0 to Cavs in series
The Toronto Raptors need to decrease turnovers and get more scoring from Brandon Ingram on Thursday night in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff matchup against the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers.,The Cavaliers lead the best-of-seven series 2-0 after their wire-to-wire 115-105 home ...
Why Mike Tomlin Will Be Perfect Television Fit for NBC
Mike Tomlin is heading to NBC’s Sunday Night Football. Here’s why his personality makes him a perfect fit for TV....
Which MLB Manager Will Be Fired First? Four Managers on the Hot Seat Already
A look at MLB managers on the hot seat as slow starts put pressure on teams early in the season....
Brooks Koepka partners with Shane Lowry to take on Zurich
Brooks Koepka knows a little something about team golf.,Granted, he did not play much four-ball or foursomes while with LIV Golf, where team scores are simply cumulative stroke-play totals.,But in his first season back on the PGA Tour, Koepka decided to play the tour's only team event, the Zurich Cl...
Hidden Storylines You Might Have Missed So Far in 2026 NBA Playoffs
A breakdown of the biggest NBA playoff storylines flying under the radar, from Wembanyama to SGA....
Yordan Alvarez homers in first, Astros shut out Guardians
Yordan Alvarez had three hits, including a two-run homer in the first inning, and Peter Lambert threw six shutout innings for the visiting Houston Astros in a 2-0 win against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday afternoon in the rubber game of their three-game series.,Lambert (1-1) allowed three hit...
LPGA stars get another shot at major title at Chevron
The top five players in the women's golf world rankings have something in common. All five have won at least one tournament since the 2026 season began, whether on the LPGA Tour or elsewhere.,Actually, that quintet of Jeeno Thitikul, Nelly Korda, Hyo-joo Kim, Charley Hull and Hannah Green shares ano...
Germany F Serge Gnabry (thigh) to miss World Cup
Germany forward Serge Gnabry confirmed on Wednesday that he will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to injury.,His pro club Bayern Munich announced on Saturday that Gnabry, 30, had torn the adductor muscle in his right thigh.,"The last few days have been tough to process," he posted on Instagram. "A B...
Braves promote RHP Didier Fuentes, shuffle rotation
The Atlanta Braves promoted right-hander Didier Fuentes from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Wednesday's road game against the Washington Nationals.,Right-handed reliever Ian Hamilton was designated for assignment to make room on the roster for Fuentes.,The Braves pushed previously announced starter Mart...
Cowboys: No long-term deal for WR George Pickens
The Dallas Cowboys will make wide receiver George Pickens play the 2026 season under the franchise tag, chief operating officer Stephen Jones said Wednesday.,"We've made a decision," Jones told reporters in a pre-draft press conference. "... There won't be negotiations on a long-term deal.",The Cowb...
Brandon Phillips to sign 1-day contract, retire with Reds
Three-time All-Star second baseman Brandon Phillips will sign a one-day contract with the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday and retire as a member of the franchise.,Saturday will be a big day for Phillips, who will be inducted into the Reds' Hall of Fame. He joins Aaron Harang, Reggie Sanders and Lou Pini...
Caps D Rasmus Sandin recovering from ACL surgery
Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin is recovering from surgery to repair his torn right ACL.,The 26-year-old Swede sustained the knee injury in a 6-3 win at Pittsburgh on April 11.,The typical timeline for a recovery from ACL surgery is an estimated six to nine months.,Sandin finished the s...