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NBA warns Victor Wembanyama for media rules violation
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has been warned by the NBA for violating media access rules by not speaking to reporters after Game 5, the league told ESPN on Wednesday.,The Spurs lost 127-114 to the host Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night and now trail 3-2 in the best-of-seven Western ...
Gavin Williams sharp as Guardians salvage finale vs. Nats
Chase DeLauter drove in the go-ahead run in the fifth inning and Gavin Williams moved into a tie for the major league lead in wins as the Cleveland Guardians beat the visiting Washington Nationals 3-2 on Wednesday afternoon.,DeLauter singled home fellow rookie Travis Bazzana in a three-run fifth for...
Hawks promote Onsi Saleh to president of basketball ops
Following their first playoff appearance since 2023, the Atlanta Hawks promoted general manager Onsi Saleh to president of basketball operations on Wednesday.,Saleh, 40, who joined the Hawks in May 2024 as assistant GM and was promoted to GM in April 2025, signed a long-term contract extension.,"I h...
Bipartisan bill in Senate aims to stabilize college sports
Two U.S. senators announced plans on Wednesday for a bipartisan college sports bill attempting to stabilize an industry dealing with issues such as athlete eligibility, transfers and a spending cap as well as conference power plays.,The Protect College Sports Act, written by Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and M...
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. not yet cleared for 11-on-11 drills
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is not yet ready for 11-on-11 drills as he recovers from a torn ACL, new Atlanta coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday.,Penix, 26, is "doing outstanding" and will participate in individual drills and 7-on-7 work at OTAs while awaiting full medical clearance on hi...
Report: Chiefs rework George Karlaftis' contract, create $7.7M in cap space
The Kansas City Chiefs have created $7.7 million in salary cap space by converting $9.685 million of defensive end George Karlaftis' salary into a signing bonus, Spotrac reported on Wednesday.,The Chiefs now are an estimated $13.3 million under the salary cap, per the report, which could be applied ...
Two goaltenders among 2026 PWHL MVP finalists
Ann-Renee Desbiens of the Montreal Victoire, Aerin Frankel of the Boston Fleet and Kelly Pannek of the Minnesota Frost were named finalists Wednesday for the 2026 PWHL Billie Jean King MVP award.,Desbiens and Frankel are the first goaltenders to be named finalists for the award, which honors the pla...
Rangers' giveaway celebrates Nolan Ryan's 'bloody lip' game
The Texas Rangers found a colorful way to promote a stadium blood drive being held on Friday in Arlington.,All fans attending the series opener against the Kansas City Royals at Globe Life Field will receive a "Nolan Ryan Bloody Lip" jersey.,The unique promotional item "replicates the stain" that wa...
Dutch World Cup squad loaded with Premier League talent
Captain Virgil van Dijk leads a World Cup roster for the Netherlands that includes 15 players from the Premier League.,Head coach Ronald Koeman named his 26-man roster on Wednesday for a Dutch squad currently ranked No. 7 in the world.,The 34-year-old van Dijk is a center-back and captain at Liverpo...
Report: 49ers revise QB Mac Jones' 2026 contract
The San Francisco 49ers and backup quarterback Mac Jones agreed to a revised contract for the 2026 season, NFL Network reported Wednesday.,The updated deal includes a $300,000 roster bonus, a $3.55 million base salary and another $2.25 million available in incentives, per the report.,Jones, 27, who ...
Rangers’ Jacob deGrom faces Astros in search of 100th career win
Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom looks to bounce back from a pair of rough starts when he takes the mound against the Houston Astros on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.,Houston opened the four-game series on Monday with three pitchers throwing a combined no-hitter in a 9-0 victory. The Rangers respo...
Fresh off solid debut, Gerrit Cole, Yankees size up Royals
With Gerrit Cole back on the mound, the New York Yankees aim to continue their recent dominance of the Kansas City Royals. ,Looking to build on his much-anticipated 2026 debut, Cole tries to help the visiting Yankees complete a series sweep with their 14th consecutive victory over the Royals on Wedn...
LeBron James Could Be the Missing Piece for Cleveland’s Championship Hopes
After Cleveland’s collapse against the Knicks, a LeBron James reunion may be the Cavaliers’ best path back to contention....
The SEC Dynasty Is Over and the Big Ten Proved It
The SEC’s dominance in college football may be over as the Big Ten continues to prove it’s the sport’s strongest conference....
Carlos Mendoza Deserves Better Than Becoming the Mets’ Fall Guy
The Mets continue to spiral in the NL East, but firing Carlos Mendoza may only distract from deeper roster and front office issues....
MLB Betting Picks for Wednesday: Two Totals for May 27 Slate
Get today’s MLB best bets, including Nationals vs. Guardians Over 7.5 and a Rays First Five wager against the Orioles....
Angels turn to Jose Soriano in bid to record series win vs. Tigers
Unheralded Jose Soriano was the majors' most dominant starter through his first six outings. The Los Angeles Angels right-hander has been on a roller coaster ride since that point.,Soriano will try record his second straight quality start on Wednesday when he faces the Tigers in Detroit.,Soriano pos...
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce buys stake in MLB's Guardians
Travis Kelce might not have it all, but he's rounding the bases on that mission after becoming a minority owner of the Cleveland Guardians. ,Kelce, like Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes, has invested in other pro sports franchises. Mahomes owns a stake in the Kansas City Royals, among other teams, an...
Ketel Marte, D-backs eager to cut Giants down to size again
The Arizona Diamondbacks will seek a second series sweep over the Giants in the last 10 days when the National League West rivals wrap up a three-game set on Wednesday afternoon in San Francisco.,The Diamondbacks will turn to Michael Soroka (6-2, 3.27 ERA) to start the finale versus fellow right-han...
James Wood, Nationals shoot for 3-game sweep in Cleveland
James Wood is on a tear and the Washington Nationals are off to their best start since 2021. The Cleveland Guardians have felt the sting first-hand in their ballpark.,Washington can complete a three-game road sweep on Wednesday when Nationals right-hander Miles Mikolas (1-3, 6.17 ERA) faces Guardian...