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Celtics vow to maintain fight even with commanding Finals lead
Although the Celtics hold a commanding 3-0 lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals, Boston coach Joe Mazzulla realizes the fight is far from over.,Mazzulla has been showing the Celtics UFC highlights during the team's film sessions in an attempt to show them that there's a very fine line be...
WTA roundup: Top seed Jessica Pegula upset in Netherlands
Aleksandra Krunic of Serbia outlasted No. 1 seed Jessica Pegula 7-6 (3), 6-7 (3), 6-4 in a Round of 16 upset at the Libema Open on Thursday in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.,Krunic, who won the tournament in 2018, is ranked No. 400 in the world but took advantage of a rusty Pegula, who wass playing ...
Mariners recall RHP Emerson Hancock for spot start
The Seattle Mariners recalled former first-round draft pick Emerson Hancock, with the right-hander slated to start against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.,The move pushes Mariners ace Luis Castillo back to Friday's series opener against the Texas Rangers. Seattle is also carefully managing its st...
ATP roundup: No. 2 seed Ben Shelton falls in Stuttgart
Australian qualifier James Duckworth pulled off a three-set upset of American No. 2 seed Ben Shelton, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 6-3, on Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Boss Open in Stuttgart, Germany.,Shelton fired 21 aces but committed eight double faults along the way. In a close match, Duckwo...
Mets activate closer Edwin Diaz, option LHP Danny Young
The New York Mets activated closer Edwin Diaz from the 15-day injured list Thursday after the right-hander missed two weeks with a right shoulder impingement.,To make room on the active roster, left-hander Danny Young was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.,Diaz, 30, struggled in the five appearances lea...
Panthers' Aleksander Barkov, Vladimir Tarasenko to play in Game 3
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov and fellow forward Vladimir Tarasenko will play in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the host Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.,Panthers coach Paul Maurice made the announcement Thursday morning.,Barkov received a high hit from Oilers forward Leon Dr...
Tiger Woods struggles with irons in U.S. Open return
Tiger Woods birdied both par-5 holes on Thursday but finished at 4-over 74 in his opening round at the U.S. Open in Pinehurst, N.C.,Woods, 48, offset his birdies at Nos. 5 and 10 with six bogeys, including four on the front nine at Pinehurst No. 2.,"I didn't hit my irons particularly well. Didn't pu...
2024 NBA Mock Draft: Zach Edey Drafted Within Top 15, Alexandre Sarr Stays At No. 1 Overall
Here's our 2024 NBA Mock Draft, which includes Alexandre Sarr staying at No. 1 overall and some surprises within the Top 15. ...
Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks Have Been Completely Exposed in NBA Finals
Luka Doncic's Mavericks have been completely embarrassed by the Boston Celtics throughout three games of the NBA Finals,...
Thursday June 13 Best Bets & Picks For MLB, Stanley Cup Final, & US Open Golf
These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for the Stanley Cup Final, US Open, and MLB on June 13th....
NFL punishes Falcons for tampering; Eagles cleared
The Atlanta Falcons were stripped of their fifth-round pick in next year's draft for violating the NFL's anti-tampering policy, the league announced Thursday.,The Falcons also were fined $250,000 and general manager Terry Fontenot $50,000 for the team's improper contact with prospective unrestricted...
Rafael Nadal skipping Wimbledon to prep for Paris
Rafael Nadal announced Thursday that he is skipping Wimbledon next month to prepare for the Paris Olympics.,The two-time Wimbledon champion was named to Spain's team for the Summer Games on Wednesday.,The Olympic competition will take place at Roland Garros, where Nadal is a record 14-time French Op...
Report: Lakers to interview JJ Redick this weekend
The Los Angeles Lakers formally will interview JJ Redick for their head coaching vacancy this weekend, ESPN reported Thursday.,Redick, 39, is an ESPN analyst and a popular podcaster who played 15 seasons in the NBA but has no coaching experience. ,A strong interview with general manager Rob Pelinka ...
Dodgers get another shot at Corey Seager, Rangers
The Los Angeles Dodgers will get another crack at their former All-Star shortstop Thursday when they play the deciding game of a three-game series against the visiting Texas Rangers., ,On Wednesday, Corey Seager played at Dodger Stadium for the first time since he left the Dodgers after the 2021 sea...
Air cleared, Angels seek series win vs. Diamondbacks
The Los Angeles Angels held a team meeting on Wednesday to address a horrid loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks one night earlier., ,The on-field response to the long pregame discussion has Los Angeles in position to win the series when the two teams finish a three-game set on Thursday night at Phoenix...
Battle of aces set for Phillies-Red Sox rubber game
An outstanding pitching duel is on tap as the Boston Red Sox host the Philadelphia Phillies in the rubber game of a three-game series on Thursday.,With right-hander Tanner Houck (6-5, 1.91 ERA) on the mound, the Red Sox will look to take the series after storming back in the middle innings for an 8-...
Cards' Nolan Arenado brings hot bat to finale vs. Pirates
Nolan Arenado tried to stay patient during a bumpy start to the season.,Now things are starting to click for the third baseman, who has collected multiple hits in three consecutive games. He will try to maintain his hot streak when the St. Louis Cardinals host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afte...
MLB roundup: Carlos Correa, Twins trounce Rockies
Carlos Correa had a career-high five hits and Carlos Santana ripped a bases-clearing double, powering the Minnesota Twins to a 17-9 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday in Minneapolis.,Royce Lewis and Willi Castro each homered to highlight their three-hit performances for Minnesota, which ...
Corey Seager homers in return as Rangers edge Dodgers
Corey Seager hit a three-run home run in his return from a four-game absence and the visiting Texas Rangers held on for a 3-2 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday., ,Seager, in his first regular-season game at Los Angeles since leaving the Dodgers via free agency after the 2021 seaso...
Pats retire Tom Brady's number, announce statue plans
The New England Patriots, while inducting Tom Brady into their Hall of Fame on Wednesday, delivered a few surprises for the legendary quarterback.,Team owner Robert Kraft revealed that the Patriots are retiring Brady's uniform No. 12 and are commissioning a 12-foot-tall bronze Brady statue that will...