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Five NFL Rookies in Perfect Situations to Shine in 2025
These five NFL rookies landed in ideal spots to contribute early, including Ashton Jeanty, Colston Loveland, and Derrick Harmon....
Scottie Scheffler shoots scorching 61 to lead Byron Nelson
Scottie Scheffler shot his best round of the season, a 10-under-par 61, to set the pace on the first day of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Thursday in McKinney, Texas.,When Scheffler's final putt dropped in the late afternoon, he had a two-stroke lead over Rico Hoey of the Philippines and Jhonattan Vega...
Mystics F Aaliyah Edwards (back) out two weeks
Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards will be sidelined at least two weeks with a low-back contusion, the team announced Thursday.,Edwards, 22, averaged 7.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 34 games (17 starts) as a rookie last season. She was the No. 6 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draf...
Aces C Megan Gustafson (leg) sidelined indefinitely
Las Vegas Aces center Megan Gustafson will be sidelined indefinitely with an injury to her lower left leg, the team announced Thursday.,Gustafson, 28, averaged 3.7 points, 1.9 rebounds and 10.7 minutes in 38 games (seven starts) in her first season in Las Vegas in 2024.,The Aces will open the presea...
Sam Surridge, Nashville look to continue scoring surge vs. Atlanta
It won't be easy to top their last offensive performance, but Nashville SC have a chance to string together their third win in four matches on Saturday afternoon when they visit Atlanta United.,Nashville (5-4-1, 16 points) became just the fifth team in MLS history to score five goals in the first ha...
St. John's to meet Kentucky in CBS Classic next season
A familiar face awaits Kentucky in the CBS Classic, scheduled for Dec. 20 in Atlanta.,Kentucky drew St. John's and Rick Pitino, who coached in Lexington from 1989 to 1997 with three Final Four trips and a national championship in 1996. One of the players on the roster was current Kentucky coach Mark...
Rangers place C Kyle Higashioka on injured list
The Texas Rangers placed catcher Kyle Higashioka on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a mild left intercostal strain.,The move is retroactive to Wednesday, one day after Higashioka sustained the rib injury while running out a three-run double in the eighth inning of the Rangers' 15-2 victory ove...
D-backs put Justin Martinez on IL, transfer A.J. Puk to 60-day IL
Arizona's bullpen took another hit Thursday as the Diamondbacks placed right-hander Justin Martinez on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation.,The team also transferred closer A.J. Puk to the 60-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation and called up left-hander Jose Castillo...
Andre Agassi falls in second U.S. Open Pickleball match
Andre Agassi saw his professional pickleball debut end after one day and two matches.,The Hall of Fame tennis player and partner Anna Leigh Waters, competing at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships in Naples, Fla., fell in the mixed pro doubles Round of 16 on Wednesday night.,Trang Huynh-McClain a...
Andre Agassi wins debut in U.S. Open Pickleball Championships
Andre Agassi emerged victorious in his professional pickleball debut, teaming with Anna Leigh Waters to record an 11-8, 9-11, 11-7 win in the mixed pro division at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships on Wednesday in Naples, Fla.,Agassi, who turned 55 on Tuesday, joined forces with the 18-year-old...
White Sox reinstate LHP Fraser Ellard from IL
The Chicago White Sox reinstated left-hander Fraser Ellard from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. ,Ellard was on the IL with a right hamstring injury he suffered earlier this month. The club optioned LHP Tyler Gilbert to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. ,Ellard, 27, is 0-1 with a 5.40...
Mariners place OF Luke Raley (oblique) on injured list
The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Luke Raley on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right oblique strain.,Raley, 30, tweaked his side during batting practice before Tuesday's 5-3 win over the visiting Los Angeles Angels. He is batting .206 with two home runs, eight RBIs and 20 strikeouts t...
Top MLB Players Underperforming Early in the 2025 Season
These 11 MLB stars are off to disappointing starts in 2025. Due to big contracts, cold bats, and shaky arms, these MLB players need to turn it around fast....
Utah HC officials mum after Mammoth mascot leak
Utah Hockey Club officials declined to confirm whether the team will become known as the Utah Mammoth after the information was allegedly leaked Tuesday night.,According to an ESPN report, the name of the team's official YouTube channel was briefly changed from @UtahHockeyClub to @UtahMammoth. Scree...
Mystics rookie G Georgia Amoore injures ACL
Washington Mystics rookie guard Georgia Amoore sustained an injury to her right ACL in Tuesday's practice.,The team announced Wednesday that it is examining treatment and rehabilitation options for Amoore, 24.,The Mystics selected Amoore with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft on April 14...
Trojans recruit Alijah Arenas released from hospital
Southern California hoops recruit Alijah Arenas has been released from the hospital, six days after a fiery car crash.,"We are grateful to share that (he) ... is now resting comfortably under close watch," the family said in a statement released Wednesday.,"While his journey to full recovery is just...
Red Sox P Lucas Giolito looks to put pieces together vs. Jays in debut
Lucas Giolito finally will make his season debut on Wednesday night in a bid to help the Boston Red Sox clinch their three-game series against the host Toronto Blue Jays.,The Red Sox signed the 30-year-old right-hander before the 2024 season to bolster their rotation.,In his first spring training wi...
Andre Agassi 'comfortable' ahead of pro pickleball debut
Andre Agassi won eight Grand Slam titles during his Hall of Fame tennis career. But when it comes to pickleball, he's making it clear that he's the student learning from an 18-year-old mentor.,Agassi and Anna Leigh Waters, the No. 1-ranked female pickleball player in the world, spoke to the public T...
Stephon Castle named Rookie of the Year, second straight for Spurs
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle was the runaway winner of the NBA Rookie of the Year award on Tuesday.,Castle is the second straight San Antonio player to win top rookie honors. Victor Wembanyama was the unanimous winner last season.,Castle received 92 of the 100 first-place votes and totaled...
UFC's Atlanta card features Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley
UFC returns to Atlanta with a card that features former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman going up against Joaquin Buckley in the main event at State Farm Arena on June 14.,Usman (20-4) is currently the fourth-ranked contender, and with step into the Octagon for the first time in 2025 as he attempt...