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Mets retire Darryl Strawberry’s No. 18 jersey
Darryl Strawberry had his jersey number retired by the New York Mets organization during a pregame ceremony at Citi Field on Saturday afternoon.,The Mets, who were hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks, honored Strawberry by retiring his No. 18 and even turned their iconic home run apple into a strawberr...
Astros add RHP Shawn Dubin back to bullpen
The Houston Astros recalled right-hander Shawn Dubin on Saturday from Triple-A Sugar Land and optioned right-hander Alex Speas to Triple-A.,Dubin, 28, returns to the Astros after going 0-1 with a 6.59 ERA in nine relief appearances earlier this season. He has a 6.75 ERA in 12 career appearances over...
Controversial umpire Angel Hernandez to retire
Umpire Angel Hernandez, who stirred controversy on the field with questionable calls and in court against Major League Baseball, is retiring, he said Monday night, confirming what numerous outlets reported.,Hernandez, who debuted as a major league umpire in 1991 and was hired full-time two years lat...
Walter Clayton Jr. withdraws from draft to return to Florida
Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. withdrew from the NBA draft on Monday and will play another season in Gainesville, the university said.,After multiple reports indicated Clayton was coming back to Florida, the rising senior appeared to confirm it with a minute-long highlight clip posted to social me...
Two women sue K Brandon McManus, alleging sexual assault
Former Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus has been accused of sexually assaulting two women on a team flight last year.,McManus and the Jaguars are named in a lawsuit by women identified as Jane Doe I and Jane Doe II, filed last Friday in Duval County, where Jacksonville is located.,The wom...
Rockies place RHP Justin Lawrence (shoulder) on IL
The Colorado Rockies placed right-hander Justin Lawrence on the 15-day injured list Monday with a shoulder strain.,The Rockies also called up left-hander Josh Rogers and right-hander Peter Lambert from Triple-A Albuquerque, designated right-hander John Curtiss for assignment and outrighted right-han...
UFL roundup: Renegades hang on to upset Battlehawks
The host Arlington Renegades, fueled by 259 yards and three touchdown passes from quarterback Luis Perez, overcame the St. Louis Battlehawks 36-22 to earn their second win in three games on Saturday.,Arlington (2-7) jumped out to a 10-point lead, surrendered it, then rebounded to ultimately take out...
Blackhawks, Islanders swap 1st-round picks ahead of draft
The Chicago Blackhawks moved up in the first and second rounds of the 2024 NHL Draft through a trade with the New York Islanders on Friday.,The Blackhawks received the 18th and 50th overall picks of the draft from the Islanders. ,In turn, New York pocketed the 20th and 54th selections in addition to...
Braves place RHP AJ Smith-Shawver (oblique) on IL
The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver on the 15-day injured list on Friday with a strained left oblique muscle.,Atlanta recalled left-hander Ray Kerr from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Friday night's series opener against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.,The Braves also signed veteran Joey ...
Top seed Iga Swiatek, Naomi Osaka could face early dual at French Open
Iga Swiatek of Poland is the top seed at the French Open, which begins Sunday, and will open against a qualifier or a lucky loser as she attempts to win her fourth title in Paris.,It's the potential second-round matchup that got attention when the draw was announced Thursday.,Swiatek and Naomi Osaka...
Rafael Nadal draws Alexander Zverev in French Open first round
Rafael Nadal returns to Roland Garros to face Italian Open champion and fourth-seeded Alexander Zverev of Germany in the first round of the French Open. ,The 2024 French Open begins Sunday and features the return of Spain's Nadal, the winningest player in the history of the tournament, who missed th...
Jaden Rashada sues Florida's Billy Napier over NIL deal
Former Florida recruit Jaden Rashada is suing Gators football coach Billy Napier and a prominent booster over a $13.85 million name, image and likeness deal that went awry.,A lawsuit filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida alleges that they made "false and fraud...
Mariners activate SS J.P. Crawford (oblique) from IL
The Seattle Mariners activated shortstop J.P. Crawford from the 10-day injured list prior to Monday night's game at the New York Yankees.,Crawford last played on April 23 due to a right oblique strain. He missed 24 consecutive games.,Crawford, 29, was batting .198 with two homers and nine RBIs in 22...
Jags coach on Trevor Lawrence extension: Sooner the better
Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said Monday that talks on a long-term contract extension for franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence are ongoing, adding "hopefully it gets done" sooner rather than later.,Lawrence is set to play this season for $5.6 million and the Jags picked up his fifth-yea...
UFL roundup: Battlehawks score late to hold off Defenders
Wayne Gallman II scored the go-ahead touchdown from 1 yard out with two minutes to play and the host St. Louis Battlehawks fended off the DC Defenders 26-21 on Sunday.,Gallman rushed for 35 yards and two scores while quarterback Manny Wilkins led St. Louis (6-2) with 79 rushing yards to go with 126 ...
Reports: Fanatics sues Marvin Harrison Jr.
Sports collectibles and apparel merchandiser Fanatics is suing wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., alleging breach of contract, multiple outlets reported.,The lawsuit was filed Saturday in New York Supreme Court against Harrison, who was selected No. 4 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in last month's...
Emma Raducanu withdraws from French Open qualifiers
Emma Raducanu withdrew Sunday from qualifiers for the French Open, apparently choosing to focus on preparation for the grass-court season and participation at Wimbledon in her home country.,The 21-year-old Brit, ranked No. 212 in the world, did not automatically qualify for the main draw at Roland G...
Xander Schauffele leads Collin Morikawa by one at PGA Championship
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- It wasn't quite a 62 like he fired the day before, but Xander Schauffele was happy with another solid round at the PGA Championship on Friday at a rainy and soggy Valhalla Golf Club.,Schauffele had four birdies and a bogey for a 3-under-par 68 and a one-shot lead at 12-under 130 a...
Collin Morikawa uses birdie run to grab PGA Championship lead
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Most of the attention surrounded the surreal Scottie Scheffler situation heading into the second round of the PGA Championship on Friday at Valhalla Golf Club. But on the course, it was Collin Morikawa who stole some of the headlines.,The two-time major champion started at No. 10 ...
John Daly (thumb) withdraws from PGA Championship
John Daly withdrew from the PGA Championship prior to the start of the second round on Friday due to a thumb injury.,Daly, 58, carded an 11-over-par 82 in the first round on Thursday at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. ,Daly won the 1991 PGA Championship as well as the 1995 Open Championship.,A...