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Cornell men's lacrosse beats Maryland for 1st title since '77
Three years after falling one step short of claiming the NCAA men's lacrosse national championship, Cornell has finally reached the peak.,With CJ Kirst recording six goals -- upping his season total to 82 to equal the Division I single-season record -- plus an assist, the Big Red avenged their 2022 ...
Former All-American Kayleigh Heckel transferring to UConn
Kayleigh Heckel is heading closer to home as the 5-foot-9 rising sophomore guard announced her commitment to play for the UConn Huskies next season.,Originally from Port Chester, N.Y., Heckel will transfer from Southern California to UConn, which she selected over the likes of Notre Dame and Vanderb...
Pacers F Aaron Nesmith (ankle) to be game-time decision
Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith will be a game-time decision for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the New York Knicks on Tuesday with a right ankle injury.,Nesmith rolled his right ankle in Game 3 after driving to the basket and delivering an outlet pass while being guarded by th...
Hurricanes tab Frederik Andersen as starting goaltender for Game 4
With the Carolina Hurricanes facing a 3-0 deficit in the Eastern Conference finals, the team is returning to Frederik Andersen to start in goal for Monday's Game 4 against the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla.,After a long pause following a reporter's question regarding the team's starting goalie, C...
Tigers get past Giants to open series on high note
Riley Greene hit a two-run single and the host Detroit Tigers opened a three-game series against San Francisco with a 3-1 victory over the Giants on Monday afternoon.,Colt Keith had two hits and scored a run for Detroit.,Tigers starter Keider Montero (2-1) held the Giants to one hit in five innings....
Indy 500 runner-up Marcus Ericsson penalized, now 31st
IndyCar announced penalties for three drivers and their teams Monday following post-race inspections at Sunday's Indianapolis 500, which included runner-up Marcus Ericsson dropping to 31st place.,Ericsson's Andretti Global teammate Kyle Kirkwood, who finished in sixth, was penalized down to 32nd, an...
Orioles add C Chadwick Tromp with Adley Rutschman ailing
The Baltimore Orioles selected the contract of catcher Chadwick Tromp on Monday, while utility player Cooper Hummel was designated for assignment.,The move comes one day after Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman left a game against the Boston Red Sox after taking a foul ball off his mask. Rutschman was ...
Report: Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani not on mound before break
As the Los Angeles Dodgers continue to slow play Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound after a second elbow surgery, manager Dave Roberts told team flagship radio station AM-570 on Sunday that the star two-way player will not pitch before the All-Star break.,"I do think we are being very methodical ab...
Report: Kansas State lands Memphis transfer PJ Haggerty
Memphis transfer PJ Haggerty committed to Kansas State on Monday, according to multiple reports.,It will be the fourth school in four seasons for the 6-foot-3 guard, who played at TCU (2022-23) and Tulsa (2023-24) before starring for the Tigers last season.,Haggerty, 21, was a second-team All-Americ...
Royals call up OF John Rave for MLB debut
The Kansas City Royals purchased the contract of outfielder John Rave on Monday, while first baseman Cavan Biggio was optioned to Triple-A Ohama.,Rave, 27, is poised to make his major league debut in Monday's home game against the Cincinnati Reds. He batted .301 with nine home runs and 25 RBIs in 44...
Vanderbilt named top seed as 64-team baseball field set
Vanderbilt was named the top overall seed in the 2025 NCAA baseball tournament as the field of 64 teams was revealed Monday.,The SEC had the four top overall seeds in the tournament, with Vanderbilt (42-16), followed by Texas (42-12), Arkansas (43-13) and Auburn (38-18). The conference also had eigh...
Braves' Spencer Strider looking to find form against Phillies
While Spencer Strider and Ranger Suarez both got a late start to the season, they have experienced varying results thus far.,Strider aims for his first win of the campaign Tuesday when the Atlanta Braves open a three-game road series against Suarez and the Philadelphia Phillies.,After missing more t...
Fever G Caitlin Clark (quad) out at least two weeks
Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark will be sidelined at least two weeks with a left quadriceps strain, the team announced on Monday.,Clark recorded her third double-double of the season with 18 points and 10 assists in Saturday's 90-88 loss to the New York Liberty in Indianapolis.,The second-year...
Panthers F Sam Reinhart ruled out for Game 4 Monday
Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart has been ruled out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes.,Coach Paul Maurice confirmed Monday morning that Reinhart (lower-body injury) will not suit up as Florida looks to close out the best-of-seve...
Tom Brady Greeted by Boos at Indy 500: Colts Fans Still Holding a Grudge
Tom Brady was booed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway before the Indy 500, showing that Colts fans still haven’t forgotten — or forgiven — the NFL legend’s dominance over their team....
NBA Playoffs Game 4: Best Bets and Player Props for Thunder vs. Timberwolves
Looking for the best NBA playoff bets and player props for Game 4 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves? Here's your May 26 betting guide with expert picks and value plays....
Knicks Fans Know the Joy Is Fake, But They'll Take It Anyway
The New York Knicks won a must-win game in true Knicks fashion: agonizing, dramatic, and just hopeful enough to break your heart all over again in Game 4....
Fresh off 'surreal' performance, Yankees and J.C. Escarra open series vs. Angels
The New York Yankees have won six of their past seven games heading into the opener of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday in Anaheim, Calif.,J.C. Escarra recorded the first three-hit performance of his career and added two RBIs as New York claimed a series victory with a 5-...
Padres ride Manny Machado's power surge into series vs. Marlins
If the weekend is any indication, it might be time to put any concerns about Manny Machado's limited number of homers to bed.,Machado, who belted at least 28 homers in each of the past nine full seasons, entered the ninth inning Friday night in Atlanta with just three. That was before he launched a ...
Dodgers turn to Yoshinobu Yamamoto in clash vs. Guardians
After spending the weekend in the city that never sleeps, the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers are spending Memorial Day in a much more relaxed environment.,The Dodgers will open a three-game series in Cleveland on Monday, one day after completing a set in New York against the Met...