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Giannis Antetokounmpo Next Team Odds: Greek Freak Brooklyn bound?
Damian Lillard's devastating Achilles injury could have long-lasting implications that impact the Milwaukee Bucks far beyond what looks like another first-round exit from the NBA Playoffs.,It could also usher in the departure of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.,The 34-year-old Lillard, who suffered ...
Alex Karaban on return to UConn: 'Let's run it back'
UConn forward Alex Karaban withdrew from the upcoming NBA draft and will return to school for his senior season.,A key cog on back-to-back national championship teams in 2023 and 2024, Karaban cited his desire to return the Huskies to glory after a second-round exit in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.,"Las...
Report: Boise State's Spencer Danielson gets 5-year deal
Boise State coach Spencer Danielson finalized a new five-year, $11 million contract after leading the Broncos to the College Football Playoff last season, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The average annual value of $2.2 million reportedly doubles the salary Danielson earned in his first full season running t...
Report: OWGR points imminent for LIV Golf events
LIV Golf members are on the verge of a major victory less than two months after abandoning their two-year push to receive Official World Golf Ranking points. ,According to Sportico, OWGR and the Saudi-funded league that launched in 2022 are near an agreement to award LIV players points for the first...
Is Devin Williams Down to His Last Out as New York Yankees Closer?
Devin Williams is learning what it takes to close games in New York, where the ninth inning comes with pressure unlike anywhere else....
Miami Heat Never Belonged in 2025 NBA Playoffs
The Cavaliers swept the Heat in dominant fashion, proving Miami's Play-In push was no match for Cleveland's top-tier offensive execution....
Dodgers look to bullpen in clash vs. Sandy Alcantara, Marlins
The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to revive some of their bullpen magic from the 2024 postseason when they host the Miami Marlins in the middle contest of a three-game series on Tuesday night.,The Dodgers will use their relievers to cover nine innings in a return to the postseason strategy that ralli...
Jacob Lopez set to oppose Rangers in first A's start
The Athletics keep finding ways to win close games against the Texas Rangers, and they will look to continue that trend on Tuesday in the second contest of a four-game series in Arlington, Texas.,Texas will send right hander Jacob deGrom (0-1, 3.33 ERA) to the mound to begin the game while the Athle...
Kyle Gibson returns to Orioles for matchup vs. Yankees
The Baltimore Orioles are taking a turn toward the past for their Tuesday night game against the visiting New York Yankees.,Veteran right-hander Kyle Gibson will be on the mound for his first major league outing of the season. He spent 2023 with the Orioles, winning a career-high 15 games, before go...
Guardians hope Tanner Bibee can maintain mastery of Twins
The Cleveland Guardians have been unbeatable against the Minnesota Twins of late with Tanner Bibee on the mound.,The right-hander will try to end the Guardians' three-game overall losing streak when he faces the visiting Twins on Tuesday. Minnesota has won four in a row and six of its past seven.,In...
Stars pull away, grab 3-2 series edge on Avalanche
Wyatt Johnston produced two goals and an assist for the Dallas Stars in a 6-2 win against the visiting Colorado Avalanche in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Monday night.,The Stars own a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series heading to Game 6 on Thursday in Denver.,Mi...
Nick Allen, Braves send Rockies to 7th straight loss
Nick Allen had three hits, Michael Harris II produced a tiebreaking two-run double in the fifth inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 in Denver on Monday night.,Eli White, Alex Verdugo and Sean Murphy had two hits each for Atlanta, and Bryce Elder tossed six solid innings. Rais...
JP Sears, Athletics hold down light-hitting Rangers
Tyler Soderstrom's two-run double in the fifth inning was all the visiting Athletics needed to defeat the anemic Texas Rangers 2-1 on Monday in the opener of a four-game series at Arlington, Texas.,JT Sears (4-2) and three A's relievers held the Texas offense at bay. The Rangers have dropped three s...
Defensemen's late goals lift Panthers over Lightning for 3-1 series lead
Two defensemen -- Aaron Ekblad and Seth Jones -- scored the tying and go-ahead goals late in the third period as the host Florida Panthers rallied for a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night in Sunrise, Fla.,The Panthers -- the reigning Stanley Cup champions -- lead the series 3-1. Ga...
Texas strengthens No. 1 grip with Texas A&M sweep
The Texas Longhorns remained No. 1 in the nation in the D1Baseball Top 25 on Monday after completing a sweep over rival Texas A&M.,Texas (37-5) improved to 19-2 in the SEC, where the Longhorns now holed a five-game lead over Arkansas and LSU, which are tied for second place in the conference.,Meanwh...
Defensemen's big, late goals lift Panthers over Lightning and 3-1 series lead
Two defensemen -- Aaron Ekblad and Seth Jones -- scored the tying and go-ahead goals late in the third period as the host Florida Panthers rallied for a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night in Sunrise, Fla.,The Panthers -- the reigning Stanley Cup champions -- lead the series 3-1. Ga...
Orioles build early four-run lead, hold off Yankees
Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run homer, Tomoyuki Sugano struck out eight in five shutout innings and the Baltimore Orioles held on to defeat the visiting New York Yankees 4-3 on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.,Cedric Mullins, a day after sitting out because of illness, and Ramon Laureano bo...
Bailey Ober, Twins hand Guardians another lopsided loss
Bailey Ober allowed one run over 7 2/3 innings and Edouard Julien set the pace for Minnesota's big offensive night with a leadoff homer as the Twins won their fourth straight, 11-1 over the host Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.,Jonah Bride had three hits, Ryan Jeffers clubbed a two-run homer off...
Alabama F Derrion Reid transfers to Oklahoma
Alabama forward Derrion Reid revealed Monday that he is transferring to Oklahoma.,Reid, 6-feet-8, 220 pounds, was a five-star high school recruit and McDonald's All-American in the Class of 2024. He made three starts as a freshman, including the first two games of the season, but mostly played a rol...
Rob Manfred confirms he’s considering end to Pete Rose ban
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed he will make a ruling about the continuation of Pete Rose's ban from baseball not long after he met with President Donald Trump to discuss the topic.,Manfred spoke Monday at a meeting of the Associated Press Sports Editors, where he confirmed ...