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Mariners INF Brendan Donovan (groin) returns from IL
Seattle Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday after recovering from a left groin strain.,As a member of the St. Louis Cardinals last August, Donovan went on the IL with a left groin strain and missed nearly a month, and he underwent sports hernia surge...
TKO Group says Saudi Arabia support of events 'unwavering'
TKO Group revealed Friday in an earnings call with investors that Saudi Arabia will continue its financial partnership with UFC and WWE owners.,"Our partners in Saudi Arabia have confirmed that (a financial divestment) will not be the case with TKO," president and COO Mark Shapiro of TKO holdings sa...
Reds activate LHP Nick Lodolo ahead of 2026 debut
The Cincinnati Reds activated left-hander Nick Lodolo off the injured list for the first time this season and he will start in Friday's home game against the Houston Astros.,In a corresponding move, the Reds optioned right-hander Jose Franco to Triple-A Louisville.,Lodolo, 28, had the start to his s...
Lionel Messi: Neymar 'deserves' another World Cup run for Brazil
Count Argentina and Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi among those who thinks that Neymar should compete for his native Brazil in the upcoming World Cup.,Messi, who played with Neymar for four seasons at Barcelona and another two at Paris Saint-Germain before both moved on in 2023, admitted he does ...
Coaches share spotlight as slumping Red Bulls visit Fire
When Chicago hosts New York on Saturday, it will be a reunion of former U.S. men's national team members Gregg Berhalter, now the coach of the Fire, and Michael Bradley, who is in his first season guiding the Red Bulls.,In 2019, which was the final season of Bradley's 14-year playing career on the U...
Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao agree to rematch
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to terms on an amended deal for a proposed boxing match on Sept. 25 in Las Vegas.,Manny Pacquiao Promotions CEO Jas Mathur told The Ring magazine on Friday that the sides reached terms to go ahead with the anticipated bout at T-Mobile Arena. The fi...
NFL schedule to be released on Thursday night
The NFL's annual schedule release will take place on Thursday, May 14, creating a road map to Super Bowl LXI at Inglewood, Calif.,The league's broadcast partners will be allowed to leak select upcoming matchups during the lead-in to the official release. All of the record nine international games wi...
Cards sign RB Jeremiyah Love, third overall pick of draft
The Arizona Cardinals signed first-round draft pick Jeremiyah Love to his four-year rookie contract on Friday.,Love, the third overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, will receive $53 million in fully guaranteed money that includes a $35 million signing bonus. The deal also includes a fifth-year team op...
Saints sign first-round WR Jordyn Tyson
The New Orleans Saints signed first-round draft pick Jordyn Tyson to his four-year rookie contract on Friday.,Tyson, the eighth overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, will receive $32.5 million in fully guaranteed money that includes a $20.1 million signing bonus. The deal also includes a fifth-year te...
Young stars collide as Fever, Wings meet in must-see season opener
The WNBA's last four No. 1 overall picks will be on the court together Saturday afternoon when the Indiana Fever face the Dallas Wings in a highly anticipated season opener in Indianapolis., ,The Fever built their foundation with consecutive top draft picks of Aliyah Boston in 2023 and Caitlin Clark...
Hart finalists: Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Nikita Kucherov
Connor McDavid has the opportunity to capture his fourth career Hart Memorial Trophy.,The Edmonton Oilers captain was named as a finalist on Friday along with Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita.,The trophy is presented annually to the NHL player voted a...
Lakers' JJ Redick, Austin Reaves rip refs after Game 2 loss
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick didn't mince words about the officiating after a 125-107 setback to the Oklahoma Thunder on Thursday in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals.,Redick took issue with star LeBron James enduring what he feels to be consistent physical play from the Thunder...
Report: PGA Tour to loosen player social media restrictions
The PGA Tour is preparing an updated social media policy that will loosen player restrictions, Front Office Sports reported on Friday.,The rule changes reportedly will expand the content that golfers are allowed to post across their personal channels while they are on site for PGA Tour events. The F...
Darryn Peterson: Creatine led to cramping at Kansas
Top NBA draft prospect Darryn Peterson says high doses of creatine led to his repeated cramping issues at Kansas.,The 19-year-old guard told ESPN this week that doctors diagnosed the cause after a round of bloodwork.,Peterson, a potential No. 1 pick in June's draft, missed 11 of the Jayhawks' 35 gam...
Browns sign 1st-rounder Spencer Fano, 7 other picks
The Cleveland Browns signed first-round draft pick Spencer Fano to his four-year rookie contract on Friday.,Fano, the ninth overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, will receive $32.2 million in fully guaranteed money that includes a $19.9 million signing bonus. The deal also includes a fifth-year team o...
Canada's Alphonso Davies out 'several weeks' ahead of World Cup
With this summer's World Cup fast approaching, Canada captain Alphonso Davies will be sidelined several weeks with a left hamstring injury.,The 25-year-old Bayern Munich left-back sustained the injury in Wednesday's Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain, the Bundesliga club confirme...
Former Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke retires
Journeyman NFL quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who started 24 games for Washington from 2021-22, announced his retirement after a seven-year career.,"Many ups and downs throughout the years, but the ups outweigh the downs tenfold," Heinicke wrote Thursday on Instagram. "Never in my wildest dreams did I...
NHL Picks Today: Best Bets for Golden Knights vs. Ducks and Canadiens vs. Sabres
These are our top NHL Playoffs betting picks for Friday May 8th. ...
Friday MLB Best Bets: Why the Giants and Dodgers Have Value
Friday’s MLB betting card features two F5 picks, including Robbie Ray and the Giants against the Pirates and the Dodgers facing the Braves....
Why Victor Wembanyama Needs an NBA Enforcer to Reach His Full Potential
Victor Wembanyama’s incredible talent is undeniable, but the Spurs may need to rethink how they’re building around their franchise superstar....