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Garrett Crochet, Red Sox cruise, halt Royals' win streak
Rafael Devers went 4-for-4 with three RBIs, Trevor Story hit a three-run homer and Carlos Narvaez added a two-run blast as the visiting Boston Red Sox snapped the Kansas City Royals' seven-game win streak with a 10-1 victory on Saturday night., ,It was the second four-hit game of the season for Deve...
2025 NBA Playoffs Round 2: Every Underdog Stole Home Court
Lower seeds flipped the script in Round 2 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, now it’s all about who’s faking confidence and who really needs to win Games 3 & 4....

WNBA notebook: Liberty, Dream blending in new faces, schemes
The New York Liberty team that walked off the court last fall with the franchise's first-ever WNBA championship has made some slight adjustments to the roster.,Stars Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones and Sabrina Ionescu are back. Courtney Vandersloot left in free agency, and Kayla Thornton was lost in ...

Paige Bueckers, Wings to measure 2025 success in terms of growth
Asked on Thursday what she's enjoyed most about being a member of the Dallas Wings, Paige Bueckers said the easy answer was, "everything.","Just the people here. Coach Chris (Koclanes) talked about how obviously finding success is important, but you want to find great people first," Bueckers said du...

Akron ineligible for postseason due to low Academic Progress Rate
Akron football hasn't played in a bowl game since 2017, and the Zips will enter the 2025 season knowing the postseason won't happen this year, either.,Akron failed to meet NCAA-imposed academic standards last season, falling below the organization's minimum Academic Progress Rate score of 930. Accor...

Young arms square off in Rangers-Red Sox rubber match
After evening the three-game series on a night that featured clutch hitting from both Wilyer Abreu and Alex Bregman, the Boston Red Sox look for their second consecutive win over the visiting Texas Rangers in a Thursday matinee.,The Red Sox broke a three-game skid with a 6-4 win Wednesday in which t...

Cowboys acquire WR George Pickens from Steelers for draft picks
The Dallas Cowboys acquired wide receiver George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers in a trade Wednesday in exchange for draft-pick compensation.,Going to Dallas along with Pickens is a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, while the Steelers will receive a third-round selection in 2026 and a fi...

Report: Cowboys acquiring WR George Pickens from Steelers
The Dallas Cowboys are finalizing a trade to acquire wide receiver George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for draft pick compensation, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,Per the report, the trade is expected to include a third-round draft pick and likely will be completed later on Wednesda...
The Celtics Coughed Up a 20-Point Lead, and Mikal Bridges Stole Game 1 in Boston
Boston blew a massive Game 1 lead while Mikal Bridges went full free safety to steal a win for the Knicks in a stunning playoff opener at TD Garden....

Blue-chip RB Javian Osborne commits to Notre Dame
Javian Osborne, a four-star recruit and one of the top running back prospects in the country, announced his commitment to play for Notre Dame on Saturday.,Osborne, a 5-foot-100, 200-pound back from Forney, Texas, is ranked as the No. 6 running back in the country and No. 12 overall prospect in Texas...
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers Aren’t Built to Beat Boston Celtics Yet
The Cavaliers have built a contender in Cleveland, but without a true second star or answers for Boston, their championship hopes remain unfinished....

Roughnecks hold off Showboats' rally, improve to .500
The Houston Roughnecks held on for a 21-20 home victory over the Memphis Showboats on Saturday afternoon.,The Roughnecks (3-3) jumped out to a 10-0 lead early in the second quarter on Jalan McClendon's 13-yard touchdown pass to Justin Hall and Chris Blewitt's 49-yard field goal.,Memphis quarterback ...

Ravens sign OT Joseph Noteboom
The Baltimore Ravens signed offensive tackle Joseph Noteboom on Saturday. The Athletic reported that it is a one-year deal.,Noteboom is a seven-year veteran, who has started games at both tackle and guard. He had spent his entire career with the Los Angeles Rams, playing in 71 games for the franchis...

Rafael Devers' timely hit helps Red Sox break out late vs. Twins
Rafael Devers hit a key two-run single in the seventh inning as the Boston Red Sox rallied for five late runs to beat the visiting Minnesota Twins 6-1 in the opener of a three-game series Friday night.,Boston's Alex Bregman (2-for-4) and Minnesota's Ryan Jeffers hit solo homers in the early innings ...

Rafael Devers helps Red Sox break out late vs. Twins
Rafael Devers hit a key two-run single in the seventh inning as the Boston Red Sox rallied for five late runs to beat the visiting Minnesota Twins 6-1 in the opener of a three-game weekend series on Friday night.,Boston's Alex Bregman (2-for-4) and Minnesota's Ryan Jeffers hit solo homers in the ear...

Red Sox activate C Connor Wong from 10-day injured list
The Boston Red Sox activated catcher Connor Wong from the 10-day injured list on Friday.,Wong broke his left pinkie in a 6-2 home loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on April 7 and went on the IL the following day.,In corresponding move, the Red Sox optioned catcher Blake Sabol to Triple-A Worcester.,Wong...

Clemson's Ian Schieffelin shifting from basketball to football
After 134 games in a Clemson basketball jersey, power forward Ian Schieffelin is changing uniforms. But not schools.,Schieffelin announced Friday he has taken Tigers football coach Dabo Swinney up on his offer to play tight end on his team.,The 6-foot-8 Schieffelin posted a photo on Instagram that s...

Japan's Derby hopefuls chasing history, flash in final prep
The pair of Japanese horses entered in the Kentucky Derby turned in their final work on the Churchill Downs dirt track on Tuesday, with mostly rest ahead prior to race day in Louisville, Ky.,Admire Daytona and Luxor Cafe finished their five-furlong workouts in 1:02.4. While their times were identica...

Team Vitality outlast Falcons, win grand final at IEM Melbourne
Team Vitality recorded a 3-2 victory over Team Falcons in the grand final of the $300,000 Intel Extreme Masters Melbourne 2025 event on Sunday in Australia.,Vitality and Falcons split the first four maps before the former notched a 22-20 win on Nuke to pocket the $125,000 first-place prize.,Team Vit...

Grading the Cowboys' Draft
Grade: C+,Best Pick: CB Shavon Ravel Jr., No. 76 Overall,What We Liked: The Ravel pick was impressive value for the spot. The once-incredible Cowboys cornerback room took a major step back and Ravel should be able to make it afloat again. Tyler Booker is a really good player who fits with the scheme...