an Page 690 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Giants' Rafael Devers: 'I am here to play wherever they want me to play'
During his introductory news conference with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, Rafael Devers declared something in Spanish that the Boston Red Sox wished they could have heard from one of the game's elite hitters.,"They're the men in charge," Devers' translator said two days after being acquired ...
Phillies sit Nick Castellanos for ‘inappropriate comment’ to manager
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson told reporters before Tuesday's game at the Miami Marlins that Nick Castellanos was benched after making an "inappropriate" comment to Thomson.,In the eighth inning of a 5-2 series-opening win Monday, Thomson removed Castellanos from the outfield in favor of...
Ben Rice out of Yankees’ lineup with Giancarlo Stanton back
The slumping New York Yankees sat Ben Rice for Tuesday's game against the visiting Los Angeles Angels while they continued to work slugger Giancarlo Stanton back into the lineup.,Stanton, who missed the first 70 games of the season with tendinitis in both elbows, made his season debut Monday and wen...
Pelicans acquire Pacers' 1st-round pick, give up 2026 selection
The Indiana Pacers swapped draft picks with the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday while gaining financial flexibility going into the offseason.,The Pacers, currently trailing Oklahoma City 3-2 in the best-of-seven NBA Finals, sent the No. 23 pick in next week's draft to the Pelicans as well as the rig...
Russell Wilson praises Giants' 'amazing' camaraderie
Preparing for his first season with the New York Giants and his 14th in the NFL, starting quarterback Russell Wilson is enthused about the team's daily improvement in all facets of the game at this week's minicamp.,Wilson, who signed a one-year, $10.5 million contract in April with the potential to ...
Blue Jays place Bowden Francis (shoulder) on 15-day IL
The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Bowden Francis on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right shoulder impingement.,The 29-year-old Francis has fashioned a 2-8 record with a 6.05 ERA in 14 starts. He failed to get through four innings in any of his three starts in June, when he surrende...
Report: Pacers G Tyrese Haliburton believed to have right calf strain
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is believed to have strained his right calf during a Game 5 loss to Oklahoma City and will undergo an MRI, ESPN reported on Tuesday afternoon.,The Pacers are facing elimination down 3-2 to the Thunder in the best-of-seven NBA Finals, with Game 6 on Thursday in I...
Oilers G Stuart Skinner to start Game 6 vs. Panthers
Edmonton goaltender Stuart Skinner confirmed he will start for the Oilers in a do-or-die Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night against the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla.,Skinner was in the starter's net in Fort Lauderdale for the morning skate and told reporters he is getting the nod o...
Spirit sign F Sofia Cantore, first Italian in NWSL history
The Washington Spirit signed forward Sofia Cantore on Tuesday, making her the first Italian player in NWSL history.,Cantore arrives via transfer from Italy's Juventus FC and is signed to a three-year deal with a 2028 team option.,Cantore, 25, is eligible to join the Spirit on July 1 when the FIFA su...
Tyrese Haliburton Battles Injury as Indiana Pacers Face NBA Finals Elimination
Tyrese Haliburton fights through a lingering calf injury as the Indiana Pacers trail 3-2 in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Can Indiana rally at home in Game 6?...
The Oilers Love Making It Hard on Themselves, Now They’ve Dug Their Deepest Hole Yet
The Edmonton Oilers would need an incredible comeback to win the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals against the Florida Panthers....
2025 NBA Draft Sleepers: Five Under-the-Radar Prospects Gaining Buzz
As the 2025 NBA Draft nears, these five underrated prospects including international standouts that are rising on draft boards. Get to know the hidden gems poised to make an impact....
Vancouver signs former Toronto F Hannah Miller
PWHL Vancouver announced the signing of forward Hannah Miller late Monday, the first day of free agency.,Miller, 29, tallied 10 goals and 14 assists in 29 games last season with the Toronto Sceptres.,Joining the expansion team is a homecoming for Miller, a native of North Vancouver, British Columbia...
Victoire sign F Shiann Darkangelo to 2-year deal
The Montreal Victoire signed forward Shiann Darkangelo to a two-year contract on Tuesday.,Terms were not disclosed for Darkangelo, who recorded 17 points (eight goals, nine assists) and a plus-6 rating in 29 games with the Ottawa Charge last season.,"A proven leader on and off the ice, Shiann brings...
PGA Tour announces Brian Rolapp as successor to Jay Monahan
Former NFL executive vice president Brian Rolapp was named the CEO of the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Enterprises on Tuesday.,Rolapp, 53, spent 22 years with the NFL. He will take over the day-to-day operations of the PGA Tour later this summer in place of current commissioner Jay Monahan, who will step d...
MLB Home Run Props Tuesday, June 17th: Best Baseball Bets for Today
Looking for the best MLB home run prop bets for Tuesday, June 17? Check out top picks featuring Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Luis Robert Jr., and Adolis Garcia with expert analysis and odds from DraftKings....
Kevin Durant Has His Eyes on the Spurs and It's the Perfect Fit
Kevin Durant reportedly prefers a trade to the San Antonio Spurs; a move that could be the perfect fit alongside Victor Wembanyama and the team’s rising young core....
Roman Anthony, red-hot Red Sox aim to shut down Mariners
It is a bit premature to call Roman Anthony the current face of the franchise.,But the prized Boston Red Sox prospect is in the running.,A day after three-time All-Star Rafael Devers was traded to San Francisco, Anthony launched his first major-league home run as the Red Sox defeated the host Seattl...
Angels aim to hand Yankees fifth consecutive loss
Even with the presence of Giancarlo Stanton's bat in the middle of their lineup, the New York Yankees saw their woes at the plate persist Monday night.,The Yankees carry a season-worst four-game losing streak into their Tuesday home game against the Los Angeles Angels.,New York was shut out 2-0 on S...
Shohei Ohtani pitches, but bat is key in Dodgers win over Padres
Shohei Ohtani pitched an inning for the first time in nearly two years and drove in two runs out of the leadoff spot as the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 6-3 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres on Monday in the opener of a four-game series.,Ohtani, who is back to pitching after a second Tommy ...