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Browns' Jared Verse focused on 'best version of me,' not replacing Myles Garrett
Jared Verse admitted Wednesday that he initially found the blockbuster trade that sent him from the Los Angeles Rams to the Cleveland Browns on Monday "upsetting," but after speaking to a pair of former teammates, the Pro Bowl edge rusher felt it was "time to work.",Verse, 25, the 2024 AP Defensive ...
Jays acquire RHP Simeon Woods Richardson from Twins for cash
Simeon Woods Richardson, a former Toronto prospect, was traded by the Minnesota Twins to the Blue Jays on Wednesday in a cash transaction.,Minnesota designated Woods Richardson, 25, for assignment on Saturday after he compiled an 0-7 record with a 7.74 ERA in 12 games (10 starts) this year.,Blue Jay...
Valkyries challenge league-best Lynx in early Commissioner's Cup battle
The Golden State Valkyries and Minnesota Lynx look to get the upper hand in the Western Conference's Commissioner's Cup standings when they meet Thursday in Minneapolis.,Both earned impressive wins in their Cup openers to set up an early showdown between two of the top four teams in the WNBA's overa...
Alec Burleson (3 RBIs), Cards prevent sweep by Rangers
Alec Burleson drove in three runs with a two-run double and an RBI single as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the visiting Texas Rangers 5-3 on Wednesday to avoid a series sweep.,Andre Pallante (6-4) gave up one run on three hits with two walks and five strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings. Riley O'Brien worke...
Royals pull away in 9th to take down Reds
Michael Massey lined a go-ahead RBI single in the top of the ninth before Nick Loftin tacked on with a two-run homer, helping the visiting Kansas City Royals earn a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.,Vinnie Pasquantino also homered for the Royals, while Stephen Kolek threw seven inni...
Jose Ramirez homers off Gerrit Cole again as Guardians down Yanks
Jose Ramirez homered in the sixth inning off Gerrit Cole as part of a three-hit performance as the visiting Cleveland Guardians recorded a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night.,After hitting doubles in three straight at-bats in Tuesday's 9-4 victory, Ramirez grounded out in his f...
Wilyer Abreu, Payton Tolle spark Red Sox in rout of O's
Wilyer Abreu had Boston's first three RBIs before the Red Sox rattled off a five-run fifth inning en route to an 8-1 win over the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.,Abreu (2-for-5) hit a run-scoring single in the first and a two-run home run in the third, providing all of the offense tha...
USMNT's Chris Richards trains individually with World Cup status in doubt
U.S. men's national team center back Chris Richards worked out on his own Wednesday for the first time since arriving at the team's pre-World Cup camp last week.,Multiple reporters shared video of Richards going through individual training in Fayetteville, Ga., as he recovers from torn ankle ligamen...
Canada's Alphonso Davies says playing in World Cup opener still possible
Canada star Alphonso Davies said he is still hopeful of being fit in time to play in the team's World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on June 12.,The 25-year-old Bayern Munich left-back has been sidelined since suffering a left hamstring injury in the Champions League semifinal ...
Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless streak over, but Phils nip Padres
Cristopher Sanchez extended his franchise-record scoreless streak to 50 2/3 innings before finally allowing a run, and the Philadelphia Phillies hit a pair of late homers to squeak out a 3-2 win over the visiting San Diego Padres on Wednesday., ,Sanchez (7-2) did not allow a run in May and found out...
Reports: 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk issued arrest warrant for speeding
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has had a warrant issued for his arrest stemming from speeding violations, The California Post and The Athletic reported on Wednesday.,On the same day cited in the complaint against him, Aiyuk posted video on YouTube of himself speeding near Levi's Sta...
Spain coach: Yamal could be fit for World Cup opener
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said Lamine Yamal could be fit in time for the team's first World Cup match against Cape Verde on June 15 as the forward recovers from a torn left hamstring.,Yamal suffered the injury during a match for Barcelona on April 22. He was ruled out for the remainder of the cl...
Fever's Caitlin Clark downplays disagreement, focuses on Dream
The Indiana Fever and star Caitlin Clark have had plenty of time to ruminate over recent disappointing outings. The road ahead doesn't get easier, though, as the Fever host the Eastern Conference-leading Atlanta Dream on Thursday in Indianapolis.,Indiana (4-4) hasn't played since Saturday, when it s...
France's coach says William Saliba 'fine' ahead of World Cup
France coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday that Arsenal defender William Saliba is "fine" and could play a match tomorrow if needed.,The comments came two days after reports surfaced that Saliba's World Cup status was in doubt due to a back injury. ,Saliba, 25, played the full 120 minutes in Ar...
United States military, first responders receiving 4,547 donated World Cup tickets
United States veterans, current American military members, first responders and their families will have access to 4,547 World Cup tickets thanks to a $2.25 million donation by Bank of America and Vet Tix.,The donation provides tickets to matches at all 11 American World Cup venues from June 12 to J...
Italians Flavio Cobolli, Matteo Arnaldi will meet for French Open title spot
Italians Flavio Cobolli and Matteo Arnaldi will play for a spot in the French Open final after both men reached their first Grand Slam semifinals on Wednesday in Paris.,Cobolli, the No. 10 seed, recorded a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory over fourth-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada in their quarter...
Golf Glance: Scheffler seeks Memorial 3-peat; Riviera hosts U.S. Women's Open
A massive week in professional golf sees the PGA Tour tackle Jack Nicklaus' signature event, the U.S. Women's Open at historic Riviera for the first time and LIV Golf returning to Spain.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: the Memorial Tournament, Dublin, Ohio, June 4-7, 2026,Course: Muirfield Village Golf Club (Pa...
NBA Finals G1: Knicks-Spurs Preview, Props, Prediction
The New York Knicks will begin their NBA Finals quest for a first title in 52 years as significant Game 1 underdogs at San Antonio on Wednesday night. ,The Spurs, who enter as the series favorites, open at home as consensus 4.5-point favorites just hours ahead of tip-off. However, that is a full poi...
MLB Pitcher Props Today: Best Bets for June 3rd
Logan Webb has consistently worked deep into games, making his outs recorded prop an attractive play against the Brewers....
NBA Finals Game 1 Best Bets: Knicks vs. Spurs Predictions and Player Props
Get the best bets for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, including picks on Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson and the Knicks against the Spurs....