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Rory McIlroy headlines field at RBC Canadian Open
Apart from last year, when it flipped with the Memorial Tournament on the schedule, the RBC Canadian Open has served as an important tune-up directly before the U.S. Open.,Rory McIlroy, who opted to miss the Memorial last week before traveling to the Toronto area, certainly likes it this way.,McIlro...
Red Sox outlast Angels on Ceddanne Rafaela’s walk-off HR
Ceddanne Rafaela's walk-off, two-run homer inside Pesky's Pole with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning propelled the Boston Red Sox to an 11-9 win over the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday afternoon.,Rafaela's third home run in as many games landed just 308 feet from home plate but al...
Thunder, Pacers open battle in search of first NBA title
OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012. The Indiana Pacers haven't been to the finals since 2000.,Neither has ever won an NBA title, but one will hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy in 2025. The final step there begins Thursday when the teams square...
USMNT GK Zack Steffen (knee) to miss Gold Cup
U.S. men's national team goalkeeper Zack Steffen will miss the Concacaf Gold Cup with a knee injury.,The U.S. Soccer Federation confirmed Wednesday that Steffen was injured during training on Tuesday.,Steffen, 30, departed training camp and returned to the Colorado Rapids to undergo further testing....
Brewers extend mastery over Reds, take series with 9-1 win
Jackson Chourio and Daz Cameron belted two-run homers to lead the visiting Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon.,Chourio finished 3-for-5 while Isaac Collins added a three-run homer for Milwaukee, which captured the rubber game and clinched its 12th consecut...
Report: FIFA slashes prices for Inter Miami's CWC opener
Hoping to fill a lot of empty seats, FIFA is reportedly slashing ticket prices for the June 14 Club World Cup opener hosted by Inter Miami.,The Athletic reported Wednesday that "tens of thousands" of seats at the 65,326-capacity Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., remain unsold for the 8 p.m. ...
Giants DFA LaMonte Wade Jr., sign Dominic Smith
The San Francisco Giants designated veteran first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. for assignment on Wednesday and signed former first-round pick Dominic Smith to a major league contract, among several moves.,In addition, catcher Sam Huff was also DFA'd and infielder Christian Koss was optioned to Triple-A ...
Thunder bring all-for-one mentality to NBA Finals
Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault is planning for the challenge of slowing down the Indiana Pacers in a matchup of two of the NBA's highest-scoring teams in the Finals starting with Game 1 on Thursday. ,As Daigneault digs into the details, he knows there's a difference between getting a fe...
Lightning's Nikita Kucherov wins second Ted Lindsay Award
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov was named the winner of the Ted Lindsay Award for the second time in his career on Wednesday.,The award is presented annually to the most outstanding player in the NHL as voted by fellow members of the NHL Players' Association.,Kucherov, who also won it in...
Eagles' Saquon Barkley: Retirement could come 'out of nowhere'
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is coming off a career year, complete with an NFL rushing title, a Super Bowl championship and even the cover of the "Madden 26" video game.,That said, Barkley raised a few eyebrows recently when he revealed his retirement plan is similar to that of Ha...
Stanley Cup Final G1: Panthers-Oilers Preview, Props & Prediction
The 2025 Stanley Cup Final begins Wednesday night in Edmonton, with the Oilers seeking to atone for last year's seven-game finals loss at the hands of the Florida Panthers.,While the Panthers are seeking to repeat, the Oilers opened as series favorites at many sportsbooks. But winning Game 1 at home...
Reds put RHP Hunter Greene on IL, sign LHP Wade Miley
The Cincinnati Reds placed ace right-hander Hunter Greene on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, citing a right groin strain.,Greene started for the Reds on Tuesday in their 4-2 home win over the Milwaukee Brewers. He told the staff that he felt discomfort and left the game after five innings.,The ou...
Rory McIlroy reminds media he doesn't have to talk
Rory McIlroy admits he took it personally when a media leak led to widespread reporting of his driver failing inspection prior to the PGA Championship. ,McIlroy said he was thinking about all of the others he would have to protect -- including World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler -- when he made the decisi...
Report: Suns hiring Cavaliers assistant Jordan Ott as coach
The Phoenix Suns are hiring Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Jordan Ott as their next head coach, ESPN reported Wednesday.,Ott will be hired for the position over his former Cavaliers colleague, associate head coach Johnnie Bryant. Ott and Bryant met with Suns owner Mat Ishbia, CEO Josh Bartelste...
Golf Glance: Rory returns in Canada; LIV Golf hits Virginia
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: the Memorial Tournament (Scottie Scheffler),THIS WEEK: RBC Canadian Open, Caledon, Ontario, Canada, June 5-8,Course: TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, North Cou...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Shot at Superstardom Begins in the NBA Finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has already won MVP, but the NBA Finals give him a chance to become a household name. Can he lead the Thunder to their first championship and join the ranks of basketball legends?...
Oklahoma City vs. Indiana: The Small-Market Finals That Might Save the NBA
Small markets, big talent. The Thunder and Pacers are set to deliver a thrilling NBA Finals. And if you’re still at home whining about TV ratings, you’re missing the point....
Sean O’Malley Quit Weed and Instagram: Can He Become UFC’s Biggest Star?
After a humbling loss at UFC 306, Sean O’Malley says he’s ditched weed and social media to focus on greatness. Can “Suga” bounce back and become the UFC’s next true superstar?...
Redblacks, Roughriders to kick off CFL season
The Ottawa Redblacks and Saskatchewan Roughriders will kick off the CFL season on Thursday night in Regina, Saskatchewan.,Both clubs finished with 9-8-1 records and qualified for the playoffs last season. The Redblacks fell to the eventual Grey Cup champion Toronto Argonauts in the East Division sem...
NBA Finals 2025 Best Bets: Game 1 Picks, Series Odds, and MVP Value Plays
Get the best NBA Finals 2025 betting picks, including Game 1 totals, series winner odds, and top MVP value bets for Thunder vs. Pacers. See why Indiana might be worth a flyer based on value....