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Padres put Jackson Merrill on IL, see two others exit with injuries
The San Diego Padres, who began play Tuesday with the best record in the major leagues, will be without Jackson Merrill for at least 10 days after placing the center fielder on the injured list.,Merrill is sidelined due to a strained right hamstring. Oscar Gonzalez was recalled from Triple-A El Paso...
Predators damage Isles' playoff hopes with 7-6 OT win
Fedor Svechkov scored 1:56 into overtime to give the Nashville Predators a wild 7-6 comeback win over the visiting New York Islanders on Tuesday.,The Predators came back to equalize four times in the game, capped by scoring a pair of late goals to force overtime. Svechkov then ended things with a we...
Jazz, Blazers search for positives as they wind down seasons
With only pride and draft lottery positioning on the line, the Utah Jazz will host the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City.,Both teams come into the contest having already been eliminated from postseason play. The Jazz (16-63) were out of the running months ago, but the Blaze...
Viktor Hovland turns to vintage putter at the Masters
Just in time for the constant short-game challenge at Augusta National, Viktor Hovland regained his confidence over the ball by going back to his tried and trusted putter.,After trying three different models, Hovland said he realized the answer wasn't the equipment. He rebounded from missing the cut...
Isles aim to boost playoff hopes vs. lowly Predators
After allowing Alexander Ovechkin's record 895th goal, the New York Islanders will continue their playoff chase when they visit the Nashville Predators on Tuesday.,The eyes of the sports world were on the Islanders' 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Sunday because Ovechkin passed Wayne Gretzky...
Patriots Trade Joe Milton III to Cowboys to Avoid QB Controversy
The New England Patriots traded Joe Milton III to the Dallas Cowboys to avoid a potential QB controversy with second-year quarterback Drake Maye....
Blazers GM Joe Cronin signs contract extension
Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin signed a multiyear contract extension Monday. Terms were not disclosed.,"Joe has demonstrated leadership and vision during his time as General Manager, and I'm excited to see him continue building the foundation for a long-term, winning team," said J...
Report: Wes Welker joins Commanders coaching staff
Former two-time All-Pro wide receiver Wes Welker is joining the Washington Commanders' coaching staff, ESPN reported Monday.,Welker, 43, was fired by the Miami Dolphins in January after three seasons as wide receivers coach and pass game specialist. Welker became an NFL coach as an offensive assista...
Isles top Capitals as Alex Ovechkin sets all-time NHL goals mark
ELMONT, N.Y. -- Alexander Ovechkin became the leading goal scorer in NHL history on Sunday afternoon when he broke a tie atop the leaderboard with Wayne Gretzky by scoring his 895th career goal in the second period of the Washington Capitals' 4-1 loss to the host New York Islanders.,"They say record...
Islanders top Capitals, Alex Ovechkin becomes all-time leading goal scorer
ELMONT, N.Y. -- Alexander Ovechkin became the leading goal scorer in NHL history on Sunday afternoon when he broke a tie atop the leaderboard with Wayne Gretzky by scoring his 895th career goal in the second period of the Washington Capitals' 4-1 loss to the host New York Islanders.,"They say record...
Max Verstappen rides pole to fourth Japanese Grand Prix win
Max Verstappen won his fourth consecutive Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, holding off the McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.,It was the first win of the season for Red Bull's Verstappen, the reigning Formula One champion.,Verstappen started from the pole position at the Suzuka Circuit aft...
Portland Timbers, Austin FC battle to scoreless draw
The Portland Timbers and Austin FC were forced to split the points after a defensive-minded scoreless draw Saturday in a Western Conference match played in damp, cool and windy conditions in Texas' capital city.,Brad Stuver of Austin garnered his fourth clean sheet of the season by recording six sav...
Union, Orlando City end in scoreless draw
The Philadelphia Union more than tripled the shot attempts of visiting Orlando City but were forced to settle for a 0-0 draw on Saturday night.,Despite Philadelphia's 20-6 shot advantage, Orlando's Pedro Gallese needed only four stops to keep the Lions' first clean sheet of the season and hold the U...
FC Cincinnati keeps Revolution at bay in rainy win
CINCINNATI -- Sergio Santos picked up his first goal of the season in the 65th minute and Roman Celentano made three saves in goal to lead FC Cincinnati past the visiting New England Revolution, 1-0, Saturday night in an Eastern Conference match.,One week after earning their first road win of the se...
Maryland hero Derik Queen enters NBA draft
Maryland big man Derik Queen is saying good-bye to the school after one season and declaring for the NBA draft.,The 6-foot-10 Queen made his announcement on ESPN, saying "I'm entering the 2025 NBA Draft.",The star freshman from Baltimore averaged 16.5 points and 9.0 rebounds in 36 games for the Terr...
All eyes on Capitals' Alex Ovechkin with record in reach vs. Islanders
The New York Islanders and Washington Capitals became joined together in history on April 19, 1987, when they concluded the "Easter Epic" -- Game 7 of the Patrick Division semifinals eventually won by the Islanders in quadruple overtime.,Almost 38 years later, Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has a chanc...
Pitt G Jaland Lowe transferring to Kentucky
Pitt star guard Jaland Lowe is transferring to Kentucky.,The 247Sports transfer portal tracker confirmed the news Saturday morning. The tracker listed him as a four-star transfer and the No. 20 overall player available.,Lowe, who entered the transfer portal earlier this week, led Pitt in points (16....
Noah Dobson, Islanders too strong for scuffling Wild
Defenseman Noah Dobson had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Islanders to a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Friday night in Elmont, N.Y.,Casey Cizikas and Simon Holmstrom also scored for the Islanders (33-32-10, 76 points), who snapped a six-game losing streak. Ilya Sorokin made 27 saves....
Orlando City face Union in matchup of high-powered offenses
Two of the most dynamic attacks in MLS clash when Orlando City visit the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night in Chester, Pa.,Orlando (3-2-1, 10 points) is in the better form after consecutive victories, 4-1 at home to D.C. United two weeks ago and 2-1 at the Los Angeles Galaxy last Saturday night. ...
Austin FC aim for fourth straight win vs. visiting Timbers
Austin FC will carry a three-match winning streak into Saturday when they host the surging Portland Timbers in a matchup between two of MLS' hottest teams.,The Verde (4-2-0, 12 points) return home after a 1-0 win in St. Louis on Sunday. Myrto Uzuni scored on an assist by Osman Bukari for the match's...