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Marlins 1B Christopher Morel (oblique) out 4-6 weeks
Miami Marlins first baseman Christopher Morel is expected to be sidelined four-to-six weeks with a strained left oblique, manager Clayton McCullough announced Saturday.,The Marlins placed Morel on the 10-day injured list Saturday and recalled first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos from Triple-A Jackso...
Skidding Heat taking nothing for granted vs. Pacers
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra has been known to get the best from his teams come playoff time.,After a dreadful two-week stretch, the Heat still are about to lock down a spot in the play-in tournament as they face the Indiana Pacers at Indianapolis on Sunday afternoon.,Miami (39-35) has dropp...
Stars activate F Mikko Rantanen off injured reserve
The Dallas Stars activated forward Mikko Rantanen from injured reserve on Saturday, hours before the team's game against the host Pittsburgh Penguins.,Rantanen has been sidelined since the Olympic break due to the lower-body injury he sustained during the Milan Cortina Games.,The veteran of 11 NHL s...
Rangers RHP Jacob deGrom (neck) scratched vs. Phillies
Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom was scratched from Saturday's start in Philadelphia due to neck stiffness.,Left-hander Jacob Latz will make the start for the Rangers, who dropped a 5-3 decision to the Phillies in Thursday's season opener.,The 37-year-old deGrom is coming off a season in whic...
Cowboys signing DE Jonathan Bullard to 1-year deal
The Dallas Cowboys are signing veteran defensive end Jonathan Bullard to a one-year, $2.5 million deal, his agent confirmed to NFL Network on Saturday.,Bullard, 32, played for the New Orleans Saints last season and tallied 26 tackles in 15 games (six starts).,Bullard has recorded 6.5 sacks, 247 tack...
Thorns D Reyna Reyes suspended for additional match
Portland Thorns defender Reyna Reyes received an additional one-match suspension for her actions against the Seattle Reign on March 20.,Reyes drew a red card for pulling Reign defender Madison Curry's hair in the 57th minute of Portland's 2-0 win. She served her automatic one-match ban in Wednesday'...
Marlins 1B Christopher Morel (oblique) heads to IL
The Marlins are placing first baseman Christopher Morel on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a strained left oblique.,Miami is recalling first baseman Deyvison De Los Santos from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding transaction.,Morel, 26, was scratched ahead of Friday's 2-1 victory against ...
Tom Izzo, 71, scoffs at retirement talk after Spartans' exit
Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo, at 71, is nowhere near ready to move on after 31 seasons with the Spartans.,He was asked after Friday's Sweet 16 loss to UConn where he sees himself in five years.,"Trying to win a national championship -- plain and simple," said Izzo, who led Michigan State to a ...
Did the World Baseball Classic Hurt MLB Starting Pitchers?
Early struggles from Skenes and Webb raise questions about whether World Baseball Classic innings impact MLB pitchers over a full season....
Three College Basketball Teams To Avoid in This Year’s Elite Eight
Michigan, UConn and Purdue emerge as the most dangerous teams in the Elite Eight. Full March Madness breakdown and analysis....
UFC Seattle Predictions: Adesanya vs Pyfer Main Event Betting Picks and More
UFC Seattle betting preview with picks for Adesanya vs Pyfer, Grasso vs Barber and top main card fights with expert analysis....
Arizona vs Purdue Elite 8 March Madness Betting Picks, Prediction
Arizona’s elite defense faces Purdue’s top-ranked offense in the Elite 8. Here’s why the Wildcats are the best bet at -5.5....
The American League Rookie of the Year Is Likely To Come From AL Central
Chase DeLauter’s historic debut and Kevin McGonigle’s breakout highlight a loaded AL Central rookie class in 2026....
Mariners' Cole Young vies to continue power display vs. Guardians
Cal Raleigh hit a record-setting 60 home runs last season, but he didn't hit the longest one on his own team.,That honor went to Seattle Mariners rookie second baseman Cole Young, who belted a 456-foot blast. It was one of only four homers hit by Young in his 77-game debut.,If this spring is any ind...
Yankees aim for sweep, 3rd straight shutout vs. Giants
While much of the preseason talk centered on the New York Yankees' potent offense, their pitching has performed quite well for itself so far this season.,How well? The Yankees set a franchise record by registering shutouts in their first two games to start the season. Should they complete the hat tr...
Kraken's Bobby McMann, Brandon Montour strive to stay hot vs. Sabres
The Seattle Kraken are running out of runway in their bid to return to the playoffs for the second time in franchise history.,Heading into their matchup on Saturday at the Buffalo Sabres, the Kraken are three points out of the second-wild card spot in the Western Conference with 11 games remaining.,...
Mariners' bats back George Kirby in win over Guardians
Cole Young and Luke Riley hit home runs and George Kirby pitched six strong innings as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Cleveland Guardians 5-1 on Friday night to even their four-game series at one apiece.,The Guardians' Chase DeLauter went deep for the third time in two games.,Kirby (1-0)...
No. 2 UConn squanders lead, recovers to down Michigan State
WASHINGTON -- Tarris Reed Jr. scored 20 points, Alex Karaban added 17 and second-seeded UConn defeated third-seeded Michigan State 67-63 on Friday night to reach the NCAA Tournament East Region final.,Solo Ball added 12 points for UConn, which advanced despite giving back all of an early 19-point le...
Raptors move up playoff race with win vs. Pelicans
Scottie Barnes had 23 points and 12 assists, five teammates scored in double figures and the host Toronto Raptors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 119-106 on Friday night., ,Jakob Poeltl added 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Sandro Mamukelashvili, RJ Barrett and Ja'Kobe Walter scored 18 each and B...
Yaxel Lendeborg puts up 23 as No. 1 Michigan races past Alabama
CHICAGO -- Yaxel Lendeborg produced 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, boosting top-seeded Michigan to a 90-77 victory against fourth-seeded Alabama on Friday in an NCAA Tournament Midwest Region semifinal.,Michigan (34-3) advances to an Elite Eight game on Sunday against the winner of the la...