c Page 134 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Yankees' Jasson Dominguez carted off after collision with wall
New York Yankees left fielder Jasson Dominguez exited Thursday afternoon's game against the visiting Texas Rangers in the first inning after colliding with the auxiliary scoreboard.,Dominguez raced back to the warning track and crashed into the chain-link portion of the scoreboard as he fell to comp...
Reports: NFL teams evaluating Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is fighting for his college eligibility, but if Plan B becomes the preferred route, several NFL teams are expected to have interest in selecting him in the supplemental draft.,Sorsby transferred from Cincinnati in the offseason and participated in spring practic...
IOC lifts restrictions on athletes from Belarus
Athletes from Belarus have been reinstated by the International Olympic Committee Executive board after they were banned from competing under the country's flag following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.,The decision, which was announced by the IOC on Thursday, does not pertain to athletes from...
Norris Trophy finalists: Cale Makar, Rasmus Dahlin, Zach Werenski
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was named a Norris Trophy finalist for the sixth consecutive season on Thursday.,A two-time winner of the award (2021-22, 2024-25), Makar is joined by Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin and Columbus Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski as finalists.,The award is...
Report: Celtics investors preparing bid to buy Seahawks
Boston Celtics investor Aditya Mittal and former Celtics lead owner Wyc Grousbeck are preparing a bid to purchase the Seattle Seahawks, Sportico reported on Thursday.,The report said that Mittal and Grousbeck have submitted a letter of interest to Allen & Company, the investment banking team handlin...
Johnny Manziel Set To Enter Celebrity Boxing World Against Bob Menery
Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel is stepping into the boxing ring against influencer Bob Menery in a celebrity fight promoted by Adin Ross in Las Vegas....
Mystics first-rounder Cotie McMahon injures elbow
Washington Mystics rookie Cotie McMahon has a partial tear of the UCL in her left elbow and will be re-evaluated in a week, the team announced Thursday.,McMahon, a first-round pick (11th overall) out of Ole Miss in last month's WNBA draft, sustained the injury during Sunday's 83-72 preseason win at ...
Why the 2026 Yankees Feel Different From Every Team Since 2009
The New York Yankees look more dominant than at any point since 2009....
Brendan Sorsby Case Highlights Growing Gambling Problem in College Sports
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is under NCAA investigation for alleged sports gambling activity that could end his college football career....
Nico Iamaleava and Bob Chesney Could Quickly Turn Around UCLA Football
UCLA football enters 2026 with new head coach Bob Chesney and quarterback Nico Iamaleava looking to lead the Bruins back to a bowl game....
NBA Playoff Thursday Best Bets: Cavs vs. Pistons, Lakers vs. Thunder Game 2 Picks
Get the best NBA picks and betting predictions for Lakers vs Thunder and Cavaliers vs Pistons ahead of Thursday’s playoff action....
Brandon Marsh, Phillies eager to continue torrid play in clash vs. A's
When the Philadelphia Phillies were 9-19, it seemed as if nothing was going their way.,The rejuvenated Phillies are happy to have some luck on their side as they head into Thursday night's home game against the Athletics.,Since Don Mattingly replaced Rob Thomson as Philadelphia's manager, the team i...
Pirates, buoyed by shutout win, pursue series victory over D-backs
The Pittsburgh Pirates will take aim at their fifth victory in six games when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series at Phoenix.,The Pirates and Diamondbacks have split the first two games of the set. Arizona rolled to a 9-0 victory on Tuesday b...
Mets shoot for sweep of weather-interrupted series at Colorado
Thursday was scheduled to be an off day for the New York Mets and Colorado Rockies, but the weather had a different plan.,Rain postponed the teams' Tuesday game, and a snowstorm that dropped 5.8 inches pushed back the first pitch several hours on Wednesday. The Mets and Rockies will conclude the ser...
Lukas Dostal, Ducks shut down Knights, head home with series 1-1
Lukas Dostal made 22 saves while leading the Anaheim Ducks to a 3-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday in Las Vegas, evening their best-of-seven Western Conference second-round playoff series at one win each.,Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson and Jansen Harkins scored for the Ducks.,The...
Report: NCAA finalizing expansion to 76-team tournaments
The NCAA could formalize expansion of the men's and women's basketball tournaments to a 76-team format as soon as Thursday, ESPN reported on Wednesday night.,The tournament fields will expand from 68 teams beginning in 2027, with NCAA calls scheduled for Thursday as the final steps in the process, E...
Spurs blow past Timberwolves, even series in Game 2
Victor Wembanyama scored 19 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the host San Antonio Spurs dominated the final three quarters on the way to a 133-95 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, leveling the teams' Western Conference semifinal series at one win apiece.,Second-seeded San Antoni...
Mets display power in handing Rockies sixth straight loss
Marcus Semien had four hits, including a home run, Juan Soto led off the game with a homer, and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 in Denver on Wednesday night.,MJ Melendez, Bo Bichette, Carson Benge, Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez had two hits apiece, Freddy Peralta (2-3) scattered ...
Paul Skenes fires 8 strong innings as Pirates blank Diamondbacks
Paul Skenes allowed two hits over eight stellar innings and Brandon Lowe hit a towering homer to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night in Phoenix.,Lowe's first-inning blast off Michael Soroka was all the offense Skenes (5-2) needed as he silenc...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Toluca FC pull away from LAFC to reach final
A four-goal second half lifted Toluca FC past Los Angeles FC on Wednesday and into the CONCACAF Champions Cup final.,Toluca emerged with a 4-0 victory on Wednesday in Toluca de Lerdo, Mexico, giving the hosts a 5-2 aggregate win in the two-game, total-goal semifinal series.,The final will be an all-...