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Report: Tigers fired Gabe Alvarez over harassment claim
The Detroit Tigers fired Triple-A manager Gabe Alvarez after an investigation into alleged harassment claims by a female employee, The Athletic reported Wednesday.,The Tigers announced Tuesday that Alvarez's contract had been terminated due to an undisclosed "violation of club policy.",Alvarez, 52, ...
Andy Pages (3 HRs, 6 RBIs) powers Dodgers in rout of Astros
Andy Pages' career-best three home runs and six RBIs carried the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers to a 12-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday.,Los Angeles starter Tyler Glasnow left after an inning with low back pain. Jack Dreyer (2-1) earned the win by throwing two scoreless frames. Six reli...
Tigers' Framber Valdez suspended for beaning Trevor Story
Detroit Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez received a six-game suspension and an undisclosed fine Wednesday for intentionally throwing at Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story on Tuesday night.,Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a fine and a one-game suspension, which he will serve in Wednesday ...
Andrew Vaughn's homer powers Brewers over Cardinals
Andrew Vaughn hit a three-run homer for the Milwaukee Brewers, who had five pitchers team up to limit the host St. Louis Cardinals to just four hits in a 6-2 victory on Wednesday afternoon.,Vaughn, reinstated from the injured list Monday after breaking the hamate bone in his left hand on Opening Day...
Lakers G Luka Doncic frustrated and unsure of return
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic broke his silence Wednesday about the hamstring strain that has kept him sidelined since early April.,He told reporters at the team hotel in Oklahoma City he doesn't know when he can rejoin the Lakers, who lost 108-90 in Game 1 of the Western Conference semif...
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo to skip Preakness
For the second consecutive year, the Kentucky Derby winner will not run in the Preakness Stakes, as Golden Tempo trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday the horse will skip the second leg of the Triple Crown and compete in the Belmont Stakes next month.,"Golden gave us the race of a lifetime in th...
Dodgers RHP Tyler Glasnow (back) exits after one inning
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow was removed after pitching one inning against the host Houston Astros on Wednesday with low back pain.,Glasnow allowed a first-inning home run to Brice Matthews and attempted to return in the second. After several warmup pitches, Glasnow, 32, motion...
Flyers' Noah Cates (lower body) out for rest of series vs. Canes
Trailing the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Philadelphia Flyers will be without versatile two-way center Noah Cates for the remainder of the series due to a lower-body injury.,Cates, 27, has four points (one goal, three assists) in eight playoff games following the...
Mexico threatens Liga MX players' World Cup spots over camp dispute
Liga MX players were given an ultimatum by the Mexico Football Federation (FMF): Report to a pre-planned World Cup camp on Wednesday and miss their league playoffs and CONCACAF Champions Cup matches or lose their spots on Mexico's World Cup roster.,The FMF stated in a Wednesday morning press release...
FIFA extends Argentina player's ban to 2 World Cup matches
Argentina forward Gianluca Prestianni could miss the first two matches of this summer's World Cup after FIFA agreed to extend his ban for verbally abusing Brazil's Vinicius Junior.,UEFA suspended Prestianni, 20, for six matches for an incident on Feb. 17. Playing for Portugal's Benfica in a Champion...
Selke finalists: Nick Suzuki, Brock Nelson, Anthony Cirelli
Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki, Colorado Avalanche forward Brock Nelson and Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli were named as the finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy on Wednesday.,The award is presented annually to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game, ...
76ers C Joel Embiid (ankle, hip) out for Game 2 vs. Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid has been ruled out of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the host New York Knicks on Wednesday due to right ankle and hip injuries.,Per ESPN, Embiid did not participate in the team's shootaround on Wednesday morning after experiencing...
Report: Indiana alum Mark Cuban helped fund Fernando Mendoza deal
Indiana football fans apparently can thank Mark Cuban, one of the school's wealthiest alums, for playing a key part in the Hoosiers winning the College Football Playoff championship this year.,Cuban donated the remaining money Indiana needed to secure quarterback Fernando Mendoza, the billionaire an...
Ted Turner, former owner of Braves and TV mogul, dies at 87
Ted Turner, the former owner of the Atlanta Braves who signed baseball's first free agent, has died at 87.,Turner Enterprises, in a news release, confirmed Turner died Wednesday surrounded by family and friends.,In September 2018, Turner disclosed he had been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, which...
Should the Celtics Blow It Up? Analyzing Every Major Option
A deep dive into the Boston Celtics’ offseason options, from trades to coaching decisions....
MLB Panic Meter: Mets, Red Sox, Angels Among Biggest Early Concerns
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NBA Best Bets for Wednesday: Player Props, Parlays and Playoff Predictions
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Streaking Cubs, slumping Reds to collide in Chicago
Michael Busch's slow start has become a distant memory for the Chicago Cubs, who carry a seven-game winning streak into their game Wednesday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.,Busch tied Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Reds with a solo homer in the eighth before driving in the winning run with a 10th-...
2026 Feels Like the Year for Minnesota Sports
A full breakdown of Minnesota sports, from Vikings offseason moves to Wild and Timberwolves playoff success....