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Red Sox force extras, but Braves win on Mike Yastrzemski's hit
Mike Yastrzemski's leadoff double in the bottom of the 10th inning propelled the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 win over the visiting Boston Red Sox in the opener of a three-game series on Friday night.,The Massachusetts native and grandson of Red Sox legend and Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski lined a 1-2 p...
Brendan Fraser named Indy 500 honorary starter
The Indianapolis 500's named its honorary starter on Friday, tabbing actor Brendan Fraser for the role.,Fraser follows a long list of celebrities to wave the green flag at one of racing's most famous events. Fellow actors Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Chris Hemsworth, Jake Gyllenhaal and Chris Pine ha...
Gina Carano says she lost 100 pounds to fight Ronda Rousey
Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey each made weight on Friday, clearing the way for their featherweight MMA battle on Saturday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.,Rousey weighed in at 142 pounds, while Carano checked in at 141.4.,Carano took to social media following the weigh-in to speak about that n...
Scottie Scheffler, trailing by 2, still heavily favored at PGA
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- There's a bottleneck on the PGA Championship leaderboard after two rounds.,Fifteen players are within two shots of the lead, including co-leaders Maverick McNealy and Alex Smalley at 4 under par. According to Elias Sports Bureau, it's just the third major championship in histo...
Amanda Doherty, Jin Young Ko share midway lead at Queen City
Amanda Doherty and South Korea's Jin Young Ko fired matching 4-under-par 66s on Friday to share the lead at the Kroger Queen City Championship in Cincinnati.,Ko went bogey-free with four birdies, including three over four holes late, while Doherty balanced five birdies against a solitary bogey to ke...
Kyle Busch runs away with record fifth Truck Series win at Dover
DOVER, Del. - Kyle Busch did what Kyle Busch does best in a truck at Dover Motor Speedway. Win., ,Busch claimed his record fifth NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series trophy and 13th overall at the famous concrete one-miler, dominating Friday's ECOSAVE 200 leading 147 of the 200 laps in the No. 7 Spire Moto...
Rapids optimistic entering Rocky Mountain Cup clash with Real Salt Lake
After a one-match tactical shift, the Colorado Rapids expect to return to their normal formation when they visit Real Salt Lake on Saturday in Sandy, Utah.,The Rapids shook up their approach in a 1-0 road win over Minnesota United on Wednesday. Colorado (5-7-1, 16 points) turned to a 5-3-2 formation...
Sounders aim to protect home mark against road-weary Galaxy
The Seattle Sounders look to keep defending their home fortress when they host the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday.,The Sounders (7-1-3, 24 points) are unbeaten in their last 22 home matches (16-0-6) across all competitions, including a 4-0-1 mark during the 2026 regular season. Beyond just their hom...
Last-place Union eye elusive home win vs. struggling Crew
The Philadelphia Union will look for a desperately needed win Saturday night when they host a Columbus Crew side that is also suddenly struggling again heading into the World Cup break.,The Union (1-9-3, 6 points) remain mired in one of the worst reversals in form for a reigning Supporters' Shield w...
Dodgers LHP Blake Snell (elbow) scratched from start, placed on IL
Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell was scratched from his Friday start hours before the opener of the Freeway Series against the Angels in Anaheim and placed on the 15-day injured list.,The Dodgers said the 33-year-old Snell was scratched due to loose bodies in his left elbow.,The IL move is retroactiv...
Canadiens return home to raucous arena with chance to eliminate Sabres
The task facing the Buffalo Sabres is not easy, but it is straightforward.,The Sabres must drum up a win when they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday or their season is over.,The Canadiens lead the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series 3-2 with a chance to close it out in front of ...
Casper Ruud advances to elusive title match at Italian Open
Norway's Casper Ruud has finally earned a spot in the Italian Open finals.,After getting knocked out in the semis in 2020, 2022 and 2023, the clay court specialist overwhelmed Italy's Luciano Darderi, 6-1, 6-1 in only 65 minutes on Friday in Rome. ,But Ruud will have to wait until Saturday to learn ...
Dodgers LHP Blake Snell scratched from start vs. Angels
Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell was scratched from his Friday start hours before the opener of the Freeway Series against the Angels in Anaheim.,The Dodgers didn't immediately provide a reason for why the 33-year-old Snell was scratched. Manager Dave Roberts will meet with reporters prior to Friday'...
Wrexham parting ways with Jay Rodriguez, Andy Cannon
Wrexham announced that striker Jay Rodriguez and midfielder Andy Cannon will not be re-signed after their contracts expire this summer.,"They are released with the club's sincere thanks for their efforts and contributions during their time at the football club," the team said in a statement.,Meanwhi...
NHL docks Golden Knights 2026 draft pick for media policy violations
The NHL reacted swiftly and harshly to the Vegas Golden Knights' "flagrant violations of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs media regulations," announcing on Friday that the franchise will forfeit a second-round selection in the 2026 NHL Draft.,Head Coach John Tortorella did not meet with the media as prescr...
Familiar times for Orlando City, Atlanta United over 4-day span
Orlando City will face visiting Atlanta United in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. However, before that comes a Saturday night MLS encounter, the first of two meetings in four days between the two Southeastern rivals. ,The first match, not the one on Tuesday, is the focus for Orlando inte...
Yankees place LHP Max Fried (left elbow bruise) on 15-day IL
The New York Yankees placed left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried on the 15-day injured list on Friday, after an MRI exam and CT scan revealed a left elbow bone bruise.,After getting off to a brilliant start in 2026, Fried (4-3, 3.21 ERA) struggled in May, allowing 11 earned runs and 17 hits in 14 ...
Teenager Julian Hall leads Red Bulls into rivalry match with NYCFC
A meteoric rise could place Julian Hall on a short list of surprise roster candidates for the U.S. men's national team ahead of next month's FIFA World Cup.,Before any roster decisions are made, however, the 18-year-old home-grown forward leads the host New York Red Bulls against rival New York City...
Quinn Hughes open to contract extension with Wild
Quinn Hughes made a tremendous impact during his half season in Minnesota, and the standout defenseman is interested in a contract extension with the Wild.,The older brother of New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes made headlines when he was traded from the Vancouver Canucks to the Wild on Dec. 12, 2...
S Charles Woodson Jr. to carry on family legacy at Michigan
Charles Woodson Jr., a three-star safety in the Class of 2027 and son of Michigan legend Charles Woodson, will carry on the family name with the Wolverines.,He shared a message announcing his commitment to Michigan on Instagram on Friday.,The younger Woodson plays at Lake Nona High School in Orlando...