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100 days from Ryder Cup, Keegan Bradley savoring journey
U.S. captain Keegan Bradley said Wednesday that the only time he isn't thinking about September's Ryder Cup is when he is "inside the ropes Thursday through Sunday.",With the start of the Ryder Cup now just 100 days away, Bradley fielded questions about the experience as he got ready to tee off in t...
It’s Official: Stephen A. Smith Admits He Hates LeBron James — and It’s Obvious
Stephen A. Smith openly admits he doesn’t like LeBron James, sparking fresh tension between two of basketball’s biggest names....
Ravens sign CB Jaire Alexander to 1-year deal
The Baltimore Ravens added former Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander to their roster.,Alexander signed his contract on Wednesday, but the Ravens didn't share any details. According to ESPN, it's a one-year deal with a base value of $4 million, plus $2 million in incentives. ,Multiple outle...
Man City strike early in Club World Cup win over Wydad
Phil Foden's second-minute strike sparked Manchester City's 2-0 victory over Morocco's Wydad AC in the Club World Cup opener for both teams on Wednesday in Philadelphia.,The Premier League powerhouse added a goal by Jeremy Doku in the 42nd minute off a corner kick from Foden.,Foden converted from in...
Report: Rays' owner in 'advanced talks' to sell team to Florida developer
Tampa Bay Rays principal owner Stu Sternberg is in "advanced talks" to sell the franchise to a group led by a Florida-based residential developer, Sportico reported Wednesday.,Patrick Zalupski, a home builder in Jacksonville, has been identified as the potential lead buyer in a deal that values the ...
Tempers rising as rivals Padres, Dodgers meet again
For the fourth time this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers will welcome a pitcher back from Tommy John surgery when right-hander Emmet Sheehan faces the visiting San Diego Padres on Wednesday night., ,Sheehan, who has not pitched in a major league game since the end of the 2023 season, joins Shohei Oh...
Astros' Framber Valdez, facing A's, aims to extend torrid stretch
Framber Valdez is one of the hottest pitchers in the majors, and the left-hander will look to post his seventh consecutive victory when the Houston Astros face the Athletics on Wednesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,Valdez has struck out 23 batters in 12 innings over his last two starts. Overall...
Justin Verlander next big name to join Giants vs. Guardians
One day after seeing Rafael Devers don their home team's uniform for the first time, San Francisco Giants fans will get an opportunity to get reacquainted with another star, Justin Verlander, when he returns from the injured list to face the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night.,Devers had a doubl...
MLB Best Bets for June 18th: Top Picks, Player Props and Predictions for Wednesday
Looking for today’s MLB best bets? Check out top picks, predictions and player props for Wednesday, June 18, including Astros, Blue Jays and Orioles matchups....
The Martin Kabrhel Experience: Great for Poker Fans, Not So Great for Players
Czech poker pro Martin Kabrhel is stirring up the 2025 World Series of Poker with nonstop table talk, slow play, and viral drama that has the poker world buzzing....
Cards' Brendan Donovan looks to continue hot streak vs. White Sox
Whether Brendan Donovan remains atop the St. Louis Cardinals' batting order is to be determined, but his contributions in a recent cameo can't be overlooked.,Donovan enters Wednesday night's visit to the Chicago White Sox with six hits in his past two games, including a 4-for-5 effort during St. Lou...
Resilient Reds seek to stay hot in matchup vs. tumbling Twins
The Cincinnati Reds haven't had a lot of luck this season with late rallies, save for their last two games.,The Reds will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the slumping Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night in the second contest of a three-game series.,Cincinnati came fro...
Blue Jays hope to figure out OF situation ahead of D-backs clash
The Toronto Blue Jays enter the middle game of their three-game series against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night with a big question in the outfield.,Who will manager John Schneider put in his lineup card?,They Blue Jays lost two center fielders to injury during their dramatic 5-4...
In rubber game vs. M's, Red Sox turn to Garrett Crochet
Thanks to batterymates Cal Raleigh and Bryan Woo, the Seattle Mariners will have a chance to win their three-game series against the visiting Boston Red Sox.,Raleigh hit his major-league-leading 27th homer of the season, a grand slam, and added a two-run double while Woo pitched seven scoreless inni...
Oddsmakers lean toward Oilers, Hurricanes for '26 title
The Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup last year and retained their title on Tuesday, yet sportsbooks aren't convinced about their prospects for a three-peat.,Two leading gambling sites listed the back-to-back Cup runner-up Edmonton Oilers as the favorite to emerge on top next year, and another si...
MLB roundup: Angels shut out slumping Yankees again
Kyle Hendricks struck out nine and pitched six solid innings as the Los Angeles Angels earned their fourth straight win at Yankee Stadium with a 4-0 victory over the slumping New York Yankees on Tuesday.,The Yankees lost their season-high fifth straight game, were shut out for a third straight game ...
Will Smith's 12th-pitch HR sparks Dodgers' win over Padres
Will Smith hit a go-ahead home run on a 12-pitch at-bat in the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers continued their success against the visiting San Diego Padres with an 8-6 victory on Tuesday.,Andy Pages had two home runs among his four hits and drove in three runs for the Dodgers, who improved...
Gold Cup: Tajon Buchanan, Canada thrash Honduras
Tajon Buchanan scored two second-half goals and Canada routed Honduras 6-0 on Tuesday in Vancouver in the CONCACAF Gold Cup opener for both sides.,Niko Sigur and Tani Oluwaseyi added first-half goals for the hosts before Promise Akinpelu and Nathan Saliba rounded out the scoring.,The result leaves C...
Guardians hang on, spoil Rafael Devers' Giants debut
Rafael Devers thrilled his new fans with an early RBI double, but Gabriel Arias' sixth-inning tiebreaking home run spoiled the slugger's San Francisco Giants debut and delivered the visiting Cleveland Guardians a 3-2 win in the opener of a three-game interleague series Tuesday night.,Emmanuel Clase ...
Cal Raleigh's slam, 6 RBIs carry Mariners past Red Sox
Cal Raleigh hit a grand slam to regain the major league lead in home runs as the Seattle Mariners put an end to the visiting Boston Red Sox's six-game winning streak with an 8-0 decision on Tuesday.,The Mariners leveled the three-game series at one win apiece while earning their fourth victory in fi...