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Pirates ace Paul Skenes sizes up Astros, Spencer Arrighetti
Following a brief stint on the restricted list, Pittsburgh right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski was available out of the bullpen on Tuesday for the opener of a three-game interleague series against the host Houston Astros.,Mlodzinski did not appear in the Pirates' 10-6 victory, as right-hander Wilber Dote...
Marlins in position to pull off sweep of Nationals
The Washington Nationals will try to cool off Miami's Heriberto Hernandez and salvage the finale of a three-game series when they host the Marlins on Wednesday.,Hernandez hit two of the Marlins' four home runs in a 7-3 win on Tuesday. It was his first career multi-homer game, and it gave him three l...
NBA Europe closes in on 2027 launch despite EuroLeague uncertainty
NBA Europe is eyeing a 16-team league that will tip off in October 2027, regardless of whether the EuroLeague is involved in the venture, NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum said Tuesday.,"We remain in active discussions with the EuroLeague," Tatum said. "We believe all parties must be aligned, and w...
Oneil Cruz's 3-run blast propels Pirates past Astros
Oneil Cruz bashed a three-run, go-ahead home run, fueling a four-run sixth inning as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 10-6 victory over the Houston Astros in the opener of a three-game interleague series Tuesday.,Cruz belted the second of two homers off Astros right-hander Mike Burrows,...
2027 NHL All-Star Game adopting international format
The NHL is taking cues from the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off and Winter Olympics tournaments, introducing an international format to next year's All-Star Game.,The 2027 All-Star Game will feature players divided into five teams representing Canada, the United States, Sweden, Finland and "World,...
Marlins bash 3 straight homers en route to beating Nationals
Heriberto Hernandez hit two of Miami's four home runs and the visiting Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 7-3 on Tuesday night.,Joe Mack, Hernandez and Otto Lopez hit back-to-back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning. Hernandez has three homers in the first two games of the series, both 7-3 wins...
Predators tab Avalanche's Chris MacFarland as president, GM
The Nashville Predators announced the hiring of Chris MacFarland as their president of hockey operations and general manager on Tuesday.,MacFarland, 56, previously served as the general manager of the Colorado Avalanche for the past four years.,He replaces Barry Trotz, who will move to an advisory r...
Patriots TE Julian Hill to miss entire 2026 season
New England Patriots tight end Julian Hill sustained a season-ending injury during a voluntary offseason practice.,Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed the news on Tuesday, one day after Hill was placed on IR. Vrabel, however, did not disclose the specific injury.,"Julian won't be able to play ...
A.J. Brown on Jalen Hurts: 'Not as close as we once were'
A.J. Brown still has love for quarterback Jalen Hurts even though they drifted apart over the last few years, the three-time All-Pro wide receiver said.,Brown shared as much and more with NBC Sports' Maria Taylor in an interview published on Tuesday, one day after his long-awaited trade from the Phi...
New England's A.J. Brown Trade Comes With Huge Risk and Huge Reward
The Patriots paid a steep price for A.J. Brown. Here's why the blockbuster trade could either fuel a title run or become a costly mistake....
Nats RHP Miles Mikolas trending upward entering start vs. Marlins
Washington right-hander Miles Mikolas looks to continue his turnaround when the Nationals host the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.,Mikolas, signed as a free agent in February, got off to a very rough start this season and was 0-3 with an 11.49 ERA after his first four appearances. Working after an o...
Charlie Woods wins playoff to qualify for U.S. Junior Amateur
Charlie Woods, the 17-year-old son of Tiger Woods, qualified for the U.S. Junior Amateur by winning a 3-for-1 playoff on Monday.,The younger Woods competed in the qualifier at Heathrow Country Club, in Lake Mary, Fla., where five players would advance. Woods, from Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., tied for ...
Former Iowa State F Milan Momcilovic transfers to Kentucky
Milan Momcilovic, who led the nation in 3-point shooting while playing for Iowa State last season, transferred to Kentucky on Monday.,The 6-foot-8 Wisconsin native filed paperwork to enter the NBA draft, but withdrew his name ahead of the deadline last week and announced his intention to transfer.,C...
Twins acquire RHP Justin Lawrence from Pirates in cash deal
Right-hander Justin Lawrence, designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, was traded to the Minnesota Twins in a cash transaction on Monday.,Lawrence, 31, went 0-2 with a 5.32 ERA in 23 relief appearances for Pittsburgh this year. He struck out 25 and walked 12 in 22 innings.,He p...
Marlins blast three late homers to rally past Nationals
Heriberto Hernandez hit a pinch-hit two-run homer, Sandy Alcantara pitched seven solid innings and the Miami Marlins rallied past the Nationals 7-3 in Washington, D.C. on Monday night to snap a five-game losing streak.,Alcantara, who had given 14 runs over his past two starts, allowed three runs on ...
Fresh bullpens featured in matchup between Astros, Pirates
Following a tumultuous start to the season largely dictated by injuries, the Houston Astros have enjoyed a stretch of consistently solid pitching that has steered their crawl back into contention.,While Houston starters have produced a 3.33 ERA over the last 16 games, Astros relievers have settled i...
Matteo Arnaldi outlasts Frances Tiafoe in 5-set instant classic in Paris
Matteo Arnaldi pulled off an incredible comeback to take down No. 19 seed Frances Tiafoe in five sets on Monday and place three Italians in the quarterfinals of the French Open.,Arnaldi defeated Tiafoe 7-6 (5), 6-7 (5), 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-4 in the final match of the night in Paris. At five hours and 26...
College Football Playoff to stretch from Dec. 18 to Jan. 25
The 2026-27 College Football Playoff features a slate of 11 games starting Dec. 18 and concluding with the championship on Jan. 25 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.,The schedule, including kickoff times and broadcast information, was announced on Monday by the CFP, ESPN and TNT Sports. ESPN's expan...
Eagles trade star WR AJ Brown to Patriots for 1st-, 5th-round picks
The New England Patriots acquired star wide receiver A.J. Brown on Monday from Philadelphia for what the Eagles announced were a first-round draft pick in 2028 and a fifth-rounder in 2027.,While New England did not disclose trade terms, ESPN reported the 2027 pick will be the better of the Patriots'...
Melinda French Gates buying minority stake in Kraken
Billionaire philanthropist Melinda French Gates is acquiring a minority ownership stake of the Seattle Kraken, the franchise announced Monday.,Terms of the deal, which is pending NHL approval, were not disclosed.,The partnership pairs French Gates, the ex-wife of Microsoft founder Bill Gates who has...