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Celtics' Jaylen Brown fined $50K for comments on officials
The NBA fined Celtics star Jaylen Brown $50,000 on Tuesday for his public criticism of the officiating after Boston was eliminated from the playoffs by the Philadelphia 76ers over the weekend.,Brown made his comments on a livestream on Sunday following the Celtics' 109-100 loss to the visiting Phila...
AFCA recommends elimination of conference championship games
The American Football Coaches Association issued a statement Tuesday recommending a number of changes to the college football schedule.,"The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) has identified the length of the college football season as a critical issue that needs to be addressed," the stat...
Matthew Schaefer headlines trio of Calder Trophy finalists
Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer, Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov and Anaheim winger Beckett Sennecke were named as finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy on Tuesday.,The award, given annually to the "player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition," will be given out in...
Maple Leafs win No. 1 pick in NHL draft lottery
The Toronto Maple Leafs own the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft following the draft lottery on Tuesday.,The Leafs will hold the first overall pick for the third time in franchise history after they chose Auston Matthews in 2016 and Wendel Clark in 1985.,The San Jose Sharks, Vancouver Canucks, Chica...
Ducks confident for Game 2 despite controversial loss to Knights
Despite losing their Western Conference second-round opener Monday night, the Anaheim Ducks had plenty of reasons to be optimistic heading into Game 2 of their best-of-seven series with the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday in Las Vegas., ,Ivan Barbashev scored the controversial game-winner for Vega...
A’ja Wilson favored for another WNBA MVP in GM poll
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson became the first woman to win four WNBA Most Valuable Player awards last year, and those around the league feel there's nothing stopping her from claiming a fifth.,A majority of the league's general managers picked Wilson as the MVP favorite in the WNBA GM Survey, rel...
Padres place 2B Jake Cronenworth (concussion symptoms) on 7-day IL
The San Diego Padres placed second baseman Jace Cronenworth on the seven-day injured list Tuesday due to concussion symptoms.,The Padres recalled infielder Sung-Mun Song from Triple-A El Paso to fill Cronenworth's roster spot.,The team did not announce when Cronenworth, 32, sustained a potential con...
Rangers place 2B Josh Smith (glute) on 10-day IL
The Texas Rangers placed second baseman Josh Smith on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right glute strain.,As a corresponding move, the Rangers recalled infielder Justin Foscue from Triple-A Round Rock.,Smith, 28, is hitting .217 with six RBIs in 31 games this season. He's played 29 games at s...
White Sox acquire RHP Trevor Richards from Phillies
The Chicago White Sox acquired journeyman right-hander Trevor Richards from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations on Tuesday.,The White Sox transferred right-hander Drew Thorpe to the 60-day injured list to open up a 40-man roster spot for Richards.,Richards, 32, had a 2.08 E...
First round of NBA playoffs most watched since '93
Game 7 of the Boston Celtics-Philadelphia Sixers series highlighted what was the most-watched first round of the NBA Playoffs since 1993, the league announced Tuesday.,With the help of a number of competitive opening-round series -- six of the eight went at least six games -- the first round average...
Brewers-Cardinals (weather) postponed till July 7
With rain in the forecast for several hours surrounding the scheduled game time, the St. Louis Cardinals' home game against the Milwaukee Brewers was scratched Tuesday afternoon.,Instead, the National League Central rivals will fit in a split doubleheader on July 7 when the Brewers return to St. Lou...
Stefon Diggs not guilty of strangling or assaulting his private chef
Veteran NFL receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty of strangling or assaulting his private chef by a jury on Tuesday afternoon in Dedham (Mass.) District Court.,Deliberations took 90 minutes before the six-person jury rendered the verdict.,Diggs pleaded not guilty in February to felony strangula...
Joe Gibbs Racing seeks to amend Spire, Chris Gabehart lawsuit
Joe Gibbs Racing is requesting an amended refiling of its lawsuit against Spire Motorsports and Chris Gabehart.,The original lawsuit was filed against Gabehart, who was previously JGR's competition director, and Spire on Feb. 24, three days after he left to be Spire's Chief Motorsports Officer. Joe ...
Dustin Johnson, Max Homa make PGA Championship field; no Tiger, Phil
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will not play the PGA Championship, the second straight major in 2026 that two of the greatest golfers of all time won't be present.,The PGA of America released its field list Tuesday for the major championship slated for May 14-17 at Aronimink Golf Club outside Philad...
76ers coach Nick Nurse leaves team to attend brother's funeral
Head coach Nick Nurse was with his family on Tuesday but is expected to be back with the Philadelphia 76ers before Game 2 on Wednesday night following his brother's funeral.,Steve Nurse died last Wednesday at age 62 and a funeral service following his unexpected passing was scheduled for Tuesday in ...
Matt Fitzpatrick advising brother as he brings win streak to Truist
Two weeks ago, Matt Fitzpatrick helped his brother Alex earn his PGA Tour card through 2028 with their dual victory at the Zurich Classic pairs event.,‘,This week at the Truist Championship in Charlotte, they'll play alongside each other as full-time PGA competitors for the first time at Quail Hollo...
Golf Glance: Rory McIlroy returns ahead of major; LIV Golf in Virginia
The PGA Tour sees Rory McIlroy return to action for a signature event ahead of next week's PGA Championship, while LIV Golf is in Virginia and the LPGA Tour makes its annual stop in New Jersey.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: Truist Championship, Charlotte, May 7-10,Course: Quail Hollow Club (Par 71, 7,583 Yard...
After an 0-5 start, Marlins DFA right-hander Chris Paddack
After another rocky start Sunday, the Marlins designated veteran right-hander Chris Paddack for assignment on Tuesday and recalled right-hander William Kempner from Triple-A Jacksonville.,Paddack, 30, gave up seven runs on six hits with three walks over 2 2/3 innings on Sunday against the Philadelph...
Braves activate closer Raisel Iglesias from injured list
The Atlanta Braves activated right-hander Raisel Iglesias from the injured list Tuesday and designated right-hander Carlos Carrasco for assignment.,Iglesias, 36, last pitched on April 19 and has been out with right shoulder inflammation. ,In eight relief outings this season, Iglesias has five saves ...
Knicks riding streak of big wins entering Game 2 vs. 76ers
It does not take much for championship-starved Big Apple basketball fans to daydream about what an NBA title run by the New York Knicks might look like.,The Knicks have given their fans even more reason to dream over the last 11 days.,The third-seeded Knicks will look to continue their dominant run ...