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You Can Stop Waiting: Connor McDavid’s Time Is Now
Connor McDavid’s legacy awaits its final jewel. With a deeper Edmonton Oilers squad and revenge on the table, the Stanley Cup is finally within reach....
2025 Stanley Cup Final: Best Bets as Panthers, Oilers Meet Again
Best bets for the 2025 Stanley Cup Final as the Panthers and Oilers face off in a rematch, including goal totals, top goal scorer picks, and series predictions....
Padres' Ryan Bergert faces Giants in first big-league start
The San Diego Padres and host San Francisco Giants will send out first- and second-year starters, respectively, on Tuesday night when they continue a four-game series.,Right-handers Ryan Bergert of the Padres and Landen Roupp of the Giants are the scheduled starters in the rematch of a tense series ...
Padres get small-ball run in 10th, edge Giants 1-0
Jose Iglesias drove in the game's only run with a 10th-inning sacrifice fly and the San Diego Padres spoiled a brilliant pitching effort by Logan Webb in a 1-0 victory over the host San Francisco Giants on Monday night.,While winning for just the second time in five extra-inning affairs this year, t...
Report: Yanks closer Luke Weaver could miss 4-6 weeks
New York Yankees closer Luke Weaver, who sustained a hamstring injury over the weekend, is expected to be sidelined four to six weeks, ESPN reported on Monday night.,After throwing 14 pitches in one inning during an 18-2 loss to the host Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, Weaver stopped warming up to ...
Hunter Goodman, Rockies eye first series win of season
Hunter Goodman has been a shining light in a dark season for the Colorado Rockies.,After the catcher socked two homers in Colorado's 6-4 road victory over the Miami Marlins on Monday, the Rockies will shoot for their first series win of the season on Tuesday.,On Sunday, the Rockies became the first ...
Cameron Young bests Max Homa, Rickie Fowler in U.S. Open qualifying playoff
Cameron Young made a birdie putt to win a five-for-one playoff at his U.S. Open final qualifying site Monday -- and all but ensured that Max Homa and Rickie Fowler would not qualify for the major.,The playoff at the star-studded Columbus, Ohio, qualifying site was the highlight of a busy Monday bill...
Canes' Jesper Fast announces retirement from professional hockey
Eleven-year NHL veteran Jesper Fast announced his retirement from professional hockey earlier today.,Fast, 33, played his final four seasons in Carolina and was a playoff hero for the Hurricanes in the spring of 2023. He sustained a neck injury in the final regular season game of the 2023-24 season ...
The Lakers Might Actually Let Bronny James Play Basketball Next Season
Bronny James could see a bigger role with the Lakers next season, as the team looks to give the 20-year-old guard meaningful minutes alongside his father....
Rays' Drew Rasmussen, Rangers' Tyler Mahle slated for pitching duel
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen will put his scoreless innings streak on the line Tuesday when he takes the mound for his team's opener of a three-game series against the visiting Texas Rangers.,Rasmussen (4-4, 2.33 ERA) extended his winning streak to three games and scoreless run to 18 i...
Biggest NBA Failures of 2025: 76ers Collapse, Bucks Disappoint, Luka Trade Stunk
From the Sixers’ injury-ridden collapse to the Bucks' playoff flop and Dallas trading Luka, here are the NBA’s biggest failures of the 2025 season....
Yankees' Carlos Rodon puts hot streak on the line against Guardians
Although it was a frustrating weekend at Dodger Stadium during their massively hyped series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the New York Yankees still enjoyed a strong West Coast trip.,Coming off a 6-3 road trip, the Yankees return home Tuesday night for the opener of a three-game series with the C...
Police: Threats to Astros’ McCullers came from intoxicated bettor
The death threats sent to Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. last month were traced back to an intoxicated sports bettor who is based overseas, according to the Houston Police Department.,The man was not identified, as police said Monday the case remains open while charges are weighed. But i...
Angels place 3B Yoan Moncada, RHP Robert Stephenson on IL
The Los Angeles Angels placed third baseman Yoan Moncada and right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson on the injured list Monday in advance of a three-game road series against the Boston Red Sox.,Moncada went on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his right knee. The 30-year-old switch-hitte...
Three Heisman winners headline 2026 Hall of Fame nominees list
Heisman Trophy winners Robert Griffin III, Cam Newton and Mark Ingram headline the list of 79 players nominated by the National Football Foundation for the College Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026.,Ingram rushed for 3,261 yards and 42 touchdowns in three seasons at Alabama, which included winni...
Reports: Texans CB Ronald Darby set to retire
Houston Texans cornerback Ronald Darby informed the team he plans to retire, according to multiple reports Monday. ,Darby, 31, signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract in March to join his fifth team in the past six seasons. Houston has the luxury of talent and depth at the position, drafting Southe...
MLB Finally Backs Women’s Softball: It's About Damn Time
MLB is officially backing a professional women’s softball league for the first time. With Kim Ng as commissioner, the AUSL could finally give elite softball players the stage they deserve....
Struggling offensively, Royals call up No. 1 prospect Jac Caglianone
The Kansas City Royals selected Jac Caglianone from Triple-A Omaha on Monday, giving the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft a crack at the majors after just 79 games in the minor leagues.,In a corresponding move, the Royals sent outfielder Dairon Blanco to Omaha.,Ranked as the No. 10 prospect ...
Report: Antetokounmpo, Raptors have 'mutual interest'
There is "mutual interest" between the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Toronto Star reported. ,It was originally reported last month that Antetokounmpo would be open to playing elsewhere in 2025-26. ,According to the Star's report on Sunday, the Raptors are d...
Short-handed Fever sign G Aari McDonald
The Indiana Fever signed former lottery pick Aari McDonald on Monday via an emergency hardship exception.,The 5-foot-6 guard was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 WNBA Draft by the Atlanta Dream and was runnerup for the WNBA's 2021 Rookie of the Year honor.,She averaged 8.6 points, 2.8 assists and ...