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Giants GM: Dexter Lawrence talks 'productive' amid reports of impasse
New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen said the team continues to have "productive" talks with Dexter Lawrence amid reports on Tuesday that discussions over a contract extension have reached an impasse.,Lawrence, 28, is set to earn a base salary of $18.5 million in 2026 and is under contract thr...

Dominic Smith's 3-run double rallies Braves past Marlins
Dominic Smith launched a three-run opposite-field double with two outs in the eighth inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 win over the visiting Miami Marlins on Tuesday.,The rally came against reliever Pete Fairbanks (0-1), who allowed a leadoff single to Drake Baldwin. Two outs later, Mike Y...

Reds SP Brady Singer handcuffs Giants in 1-run decision
Brady Singer threw six strong innings, Spencer Steer and Sal Stewart hit early home runs off Robbie Ray, and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 2-1 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday night.,Bouncing back from his worst outing of the young seaso...

Panthers yet to pick up Bryce Young's fifth-year option
President of football operations and general manager Dan Morgan expects the Panthers to pick up the fifth-year option on quarterback Bryce Young before the deadline next month. ,The No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft is on hold while No. 2 pick C.J. Stroud, No. 3 pick Will Anderson Jr., No. 5 pick Devon W...

Report: FIFA to ask Trump to pause ICE raids during World Cup
FIFA's leadership discussed the possibility of its president, Gianni Infantino, asking United States President Donald Trump to pause ICE raids during this summer's World Cup in North America, according to a report from The Athletic.,Infantino was receptive to the idea and was planning a "president-t...

Panthers ready to go down fighting vs. Red Wings
The Florida Panthers' two-year run as Stanley Cup champions officially is about to end.,The Panthers (39-38-4, 82 points) will play host to the Detroit Red Wings (41-30-10, 92 points) in the season finale for both non-playoff teams on Wednesday night in Sunrise, Fla. ,Despite having most of their to...

Jonathan Quick loses final NHL game as Panthers beat Rangers
Goalie Jonathan Quick, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, lost the final game of his career as the host Florida Panthers defeated the New York Rangers, 3-2, on Monday night in Sunrise.,Cole Reinhardt produced the first two-goal game of his career, including the game-winner with 1:50 left in the thir...

Giants looking for offense to turn around in visit to Reds
One team struggling on the road encounters one that has fared poorly at home when the San Francisco Giants visit the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night to tip off a three-game series.,The Giants have lost three of their last four on the road and the Reds four of their last five at home as the clubs pr...
Milwaukee Bucks Enter Uncertain Future After Doc Rivers Exit
The Milwaukee Bucks face a pivotal offseason after Doc Rivers’ departure and uncertainty surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo....

Braves reinstate OF Michael Harris II, option LHP Dylan Dodd
The Atlanta Braves reinstated outfielder Michael Harris II from the paternity list and optioned left-hander Dylan Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday in advance of a three-game home series against the Miami Marlins.,In corresponding moves, infielder Luke Williams was designated for assignment, while...

Braves option LHP Dylan Dodd after three-inning save
The Atlanta Braves optioned left-hander Dylan Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled right-hander Rolddy Munoz on Monday in advance of a three-game home series against the Miami Marlins.,Dodd, 27, made his lone appearance of the season on Sunday and pitched three scoreless innings against the Clevel...

Giants sign veteran QB Brandon Allen
The New York Giants signed veteran quarterback Brandon Allen on Monday. Terms were not disclosed.,He reunites with former Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan, now the quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator for the Giants. Callahan was also Allen's offensive coordinator with the Cinci...

Rebuilding Rangers, injury-plagued Panthers playing out the string
The New York Rangers were the NHL's best team in the 2023-24 regular season.,The Florida Panthers won the past two Stanley Cup championships.,Yet, when the Rangers visit the Panthers in Sunrise, Fla., on Monday night, it somehow will be a battle between two of the eight worst teams in the league. Bo...

Birthday boy Cade Povich pitches Orioles past Giants
Samuel Basallo hit a two-run home run in the first inning and starter Cade Povich retired the first 12 batters he faced as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the visiting San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Sunday afternoon.,Povich, pitching on his 26th birthday, allowed just five hits and one run while fanning...

O's lineup takes another hit heading into rubber match with Giants
When the Baltimore Orioles try to capture the finale against the visiting San Francisco Giants in the rubber game of the three-game series Sunday afternoon, they might be doing with a bit of a makeshift lineup.,But at least they'll have some momentum following Saturday night's 6-2 victory.,The Oriol...

Chicago Fire use early goal to extend Atlanta's road woes
Maren Haile-Selassie scored his first goal of the season just before the quarter-hour mark for the Chicago Fire, who defeated visiting Atlanta United 1-0 on Saturday night.,Philip Zinckernagel and Jonathan Bamba assisted on the goal for Chicago (4-2-1, 13 points), which won its third consecutive mat...

Gunnar Henderson swats MLB-best 6th homer as O's handle Giants
Gunnar Henderson homered again and Jeremiah Jackson also homered as the Baltimore Orioles beat the visiting San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Saturday night to even their series.,Henderson has six home runs, including four in the last five games, to share the MLB lead with St. Louis outfielder Jordan Walk...

Panthers run away with win over Maple Leafs in battle of depleted teams
Mackie Samoskevich and Eetu Luostarinen each tallied three points to lead the visiting Florida Panthers to a 6-2 defeat of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.,Samoskevich restored the Panthers' (38-38-4, 80 points) two-goal lead after William Nylander nabbed back-to-back goals in the second period ...

Giants seek fourth straight victory in matchup with Orioles
After a bumpy start to the season, the San Francisco Giants finally appear to be on the right track.,The Giants, who managed to score just one run while losing their first three games en route to a 3-8 start, have bounced back to score 17 runs during their current three-game win streak. They'll try ...

Atlanta United search for rare road win in Chicago
The Chicago Fire don't appear to have lost confidence despite an injury to their star striker.,The Fire (3-2-1, 10 points), winners of their last two matches and currently tied for fifth place in the Eastern Conference, host struggling Atlanta United (1-4-1, 4 points) on Saturday night.,Chicago was ...