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Top MLB Surprises So Far: Hitters and Pitchers Exceeding Expectations
Discover the biggest surprise performers in MLB so far, featuring breakout hitters and pitchers dominating through April 2026....
Rays 'encouraged' by return of Shane McClanahan as he prepares to face Giants
The Tampa Bay Rays will turn to former ace Shane McClanahan on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series with the San Francisco Giants in St. Petersburg, Fla.,The Rays continue to see progress from the left-hander, who recorded his first home win in almost three years last weekend against th...
Phillies beat Giants in 10 to sweep doubleheader and 3-game set
Alec Bohm's sacrifice fly plated automatic runner Adolis Garcia in the 10th inning Thursday night, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 6-5 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants and their second walk-off win of a day-night doubleheader that ended about nine hours after it started.,The Phillie...
Phillies beat Giants in 10 to finish doubleheader, earn 3-game sweep
Alec Bohm's sacrifice fly plated automatic runner Adolis Garcia in the 10th inning Thursday night, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 6-5 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants and their second walk-off win of a day-night doubleheader that ended about nine hours after it started.,The Phillie...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirms he will seek re-election
Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA since 2016, confirmed Thursday he will seek one more term in the office.,Infantino's current four-year term expires next year, and FIFA plans to hold its presidential election for the 2027-31 term at the 77th FIFA Congress on a TBD date in 2027.,The electoral ...
FIFA boss: No changes to Iran's World Cup schedule
FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed that Iran will play its originally scheduled World Cup matches this summer in the United States.,Infantino made the announcement during his opening remarks Thursday at the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, B.C., one day after members of Iran's delegation to the co...
Phillies score twice in ninth to stun Giants in Game 1 of DH
Bryson Stott delivered a game-tying triple in the ninth inning and scored on Justin Crawford's infield single as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to nip the visiting San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Thursday afternoon in Game 1 of a day-night doubleheader.,Kyle Schwarber hit his 350th career home run fo...
Giants WR Darius Slayton (core surgery) to miss offseason program
Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton underwent core muscle surgery after the 2025 season and won't participate in the majority of the offseason program. ,The Giants expect him to be fully cleared for training camp and could still have interest in signing veteran free agent Odell Beckham Jr., the New ...
Rockets Still Facing Uphill Battle Following Game 5 Upset Against Lakers
The Rockets stunned the Lakers in Game 5 without Kevin Durant, but can they force a Game 7? Full playoff breakdown and odds....
Reports: Rockets not expecting Kevin Durant to play in Game 6
If the Rockets force a Game 7 with a third consecutive win in the best-of-seven playoff series with the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston will have to get there without Kevin Durant.,According to multiple reports, Durant is down for a fourth game in a row and unavailable for Friday's game in Houston. The ...
2027 NFL Draft: Teams Most Likely To Land the No. 1 Overall Pick
A look at the NFL teams most likely to secure the No. 1 pick in the 2027 Draft, featuring the Dolphins, Browns, and Cardinals....
Giants' bullpen prepares to size up Phillies in doubleheader
The San Francisco Giants have one of the top bullpens in the majors. And that group likely will be put to the test on Thursday when the Giants play a doubleheader against the host Philadelphia Phillies.,The middle contest of a scheduled three-game series was rained out Wednesday, leading to a day/ni...
Giants, Phillies to play Thursday doubleheader after postponement
Wednesday's scheduled game between the San Francisco Giants and Phillies in Philadelphia has been postponed due to inclement weather in the forecast.,The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Thursday. The first game is slated to begin at 12:35 p.m. ET, with the nightcap scheduled ...
De’Aaron Fox Is the X-Factor to San Antonio Spurs Playoff Success
Victor Wembanyama leads the Spurs, but De’Aaron Fox’s clutch play is key to their playoff success....
Panthers pick up QB Bryce Young's 5th-year option
The Carolina Panthers officially picked up quarterback Bryce Young's fifth-year option on Wednesday.,The move, which Panthers general manager Dan Morgan has been adamant was coming this offseason, keeps the No. 1 overall pick in 2023 with Carolina through the 2027 season.,The deadline for fifth-year...
Report: Giants agree to terms with DL Shelby Harris
The New York Giants agreed to terms with free agent defensive lineman Shelby Harris, USA Today reported Wednesday.,Harris, 34, has played both defensive tackle and defensive end during his 11-year career with four NFL teams.,He appeared in all 17 games (five starts) at tackle for the Cleveland Brown...
Phillies eager to ride 'good start' into rematch vs. Giants
After beginning the Don Mattingly era with a much-needed victory, the Philadelphia Phillies hope to ride the momentum into Wednesday night's matchup with the visiting San Francisco Giants.,Philadelphia entered Tuesday with a league-worst-tying 9-19 record, prompting the team to part ways with manage...
FIFA increasing financial distribution to all 48 World Cup teams by 15%
Amid widespread complaints about the cost of tickets and transportation related to World Cup games, FIFA announced Tuesday that it will hike the money received by all 48 teams participating this summer by 15%.,The national teams competing in the event in the United States, Mexico and Canada will see...
Rockets superstar Kevin Durant ruled out for Game 5 against Lakers
Houston will once again have to try to postpone elimination without its biggest star, as the Rockets announced late Tuesday that Kevin Durant would be out for Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers.,It will be the fourth game out of five missed by Durant in the first-round playoff series.,The 16-time...
Phillies post 2-hit shutout of Giants in first game since manager's firing
Jesus Luzardo allowed just two hits over seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting San Francisco Giants 7-0 on Tuesday, hours after firing manager Rob Thomson.,With a league-worst 9-19 record entering Tuesday, the Phillies opted to part ways with Thomson, who had managed the squ...