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Down 1-0, Hurricanes prepared for long series against Golden Knights
The Carolina Hurricanes know what it's like to get hot during the Stanley Cup playoffs. They also know how to bounce back from a series-opening loss.,The Hurricanes also realize there's still plenty of time to accomplish both heading into Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knig...
Sam Antonacci's 4-hit game propels White Sox over Twins
Rookie Sam Antonacci had an RBI double to highlight his career-high four-hit performance Wednesday, helping the Chicago White Sox coast to an 8-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis.,Antonacci added another double to lead off the eighth inning before coming around to score on Miguel Varg...
Max Meyer dominates Nationals as Marlins earn series sweep
Max Meyer allowed just two hits over seven innings for the visiting Miami Marlins, who beat the Washington Nationals 4-1 on Wednesday afternoon to complete the three-game sweep.,Joe Mack's two-out, two-run single off reliever Clayton Beeter (1-1) in the top of the eighth put the Marlins ahead. It al...
Padres DFA OF Nick Castellanos while in Philadelphia
Preseason acquisition Nick Castellanos was designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.,Castellanos, who signed a one-year, league-minimum deal with the Padres in February after the Philadelphia Phillies released him ahead of the final year of his five-year $100 million contract, ...
Scottie Scheffler eyes exceedingly rare 3-peat in return to Memorial
A few weeks removed from the second major of 2026, the PGA Tour's best players have reconvened at another tournament they badly want to win, the Memorial Tournament, beginning Thursday in Dublin, Ohio., ,Of the top 10 in the world rankings, only Collin Morikawa is absent from Muirfield Village Golf ...
Tigers again start strong, blow past Rays to complete sweep
Detroit's Dillon Dingler drove in four runs as the Tigers completed a sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays by scoring six times in the first four innings Wednesday afternoon, easing away from the American League East leaders 7-2 in St. Petersburg, Fla. ,Dingler, the designated hitter, went 2-for-4 and was hi...
Red Sox place utility infielder Nick Sogard (oblique) on IL
The Boston Red Sox placed utility infielder Nick Sogard on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a right oblique strain.,The move is retroactive to Sunday. In a corresponding move, the Red Sox recalled utility infielder Anthony Seigler, 26, from Triple-A Worcester.,Sogard, 28, last played on S...
Report: Knicks C Mitchell Robinson expected to be available for Game 1
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson fully participated in practice on Tuesday and is expected to be available for the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, ESPN reported ahead of Wednesday night's Game 1.,Robinson is listed as questionable for the game following surgery to repair the fractu...
Report: PGA player council briefed on potential '28 schedule revamp
More reported details about how the PGA Tour schedule will be revamped in 2028 are starting to emerge.,Golf Channel reported Wednesday that the PGA Tour future competition committee has discussed its ideal vision with the PGA Tour's player advisory council, which would involve splitting the tour int...
Gary Bettman addresses retirement report: Nothing imminent
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman turned 74 on Tuesday, but retirement is not on the immediate horizon. ,Bettman said of his retirement and rumors this could be his last Stanley Cup Final, there is "nothing happening imminently.",Bettman spoke to the Sports Business Journal on Wednesday, one day after a...
Charges against Falcons WR Zachariah Branch dismissed
Misdemeanor obstruction charges against Atlanta Falcons rookie receiver Zachariah Branch have been dismissed, his attorney announced Wednesday.,The former Georgia standout was arrested on April 19 in Athens, Ga., and charged with obstructing a police officer and obstructing public sidewalks/streets....
Liberty G Sabrina Ionescu (back) out vs. Tempo
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the visiting Toronto Tempo due to a back injury and general soreness.,The four-time All-Star initially had been questionable for the contest after missing the last three games. She sat out the season's first five ...
Rory McIlroy chases elusive title at Memorial Tournament
A rested and refreshed Rory McIlroy hopes the 14th time is the charm as he seeks to win the Memorial Tournament for the first time.,It would be a special time to do it, as the tournament synonymous with Jack Nicklaus marks its 50th anniversary this week at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio...
Rams' Sean McVay opens door to Aaron Donald comeback
After the Los Angeles Rams acquired the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year in Myles Garrett, head coach Sean McVay was asked about the potential of a familiar three-time winner of the award returning to the franchse.,That man is Aaron Donald, who officially retired on March 15, 2024, after 10...
Report: Leafs interviewing Patrick Roy, Peter Laviolette
The Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly have conducted virtual interviews with 15 candidates in their far-reaching search for a new head coach, including Patrick Roy and Peter Laviolette.,Details of the ongoing quest to replace Craig Berube were first reported by Sportsnet on Wednesday's edition of "32 T...
Diana Shnaider jolts Aryna Sabalenka at French Open
Diana Shnaider rallied from a set and two breaks down to stun World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals of the French Open on Wednesday in Paris.,Shnaider, the 25th seed from Russia, pulled out a 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 win over four-time major winner Sabalenka in 2 hours and 12 minutes. The victory sn...
Scottie Scheffler seeks Tiger-style three-peat at Memorial
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will chase a rare three-peat this week at the Memorial Tournament, last accomplished at Muirfield Village Golf Club by Tiger Woods a quarter-century ago.,Scheffler finished 10-under to beat Ben Griffin by four strokes last year, successfully following up his 8-under, on...
Charles Leclerc renews F1 deal with Ferrari
Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc agreed to terms on a multi-year contract for "the coming seasons" with Ferrari, the team announced Wednesday.,Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed.,Leclerc, who signed a multi-year contract with Ferrari in 2024, joined its driver academy in 2016 and started ...
Bears QB Caleb Williams graces 'Madden NFL 27' cover
Caleb Williams is the cover athlete for "Madden NFL 27," making the quarterback the first player in Chicago Bears history to receive that distinction.,EA Sports made the always highly anticipated announcement on Wednesday morning.,Williams is featured doing a jump pass, much like the one he used on ...
Rockies' Michael Lorenzen returns home, bids to halt slide vs. Angels
Michael Lorenzen is hoping a return to familiar territory on Wednesday evening will pull him out of a winless streak that has stretched to six starts.,Lorenzen is scheduled to take the mound for the Colorado Rockies in the finale of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Cali...