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History aside, Pacers, Knicks reset for Eastern Conference finals
The Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks are no strangers to each other in the postseason, given the former eliminated the latter last season to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.,Now, a case could be made that this year's conference final matchup is an unexpected one, given the massive roa...
White Sox sign RHP Adrian Houser, to start vs. Mariners on Tuesday
Veteran free agent right-hander Adrian Houser is signing with the Chicago White Sox on a one-year, $1.35 million contract and will start Tuesday's game against the visiting Seattle Mariners in his season debut.,In a corresponding move, the White Sox designated right-hander Yoendrys Gomez for assignm...
Red Sox welcome Walker Buehler back from IL to face Mets
If you blink, you might miss Jarren Duran making his impact on a game.,A night after sparking a 3-1, series-opening victory with extra-base hits in each of the first two innings, the left fielder will look to help the Boston Red Sox post an interleague series victory over the visiting New York Mets ...
Red Sox activate RHP Walker Buehler to start vs. Mets
The Boston Red Sox activated right-hander Walker Buehler from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday night's game against the visiting New York Mets.,Buehler last pitched for the Red Sox on April 26 due to right shoulder issues. He was scratched from his next start and ensuing tests revealed he ha...
ATP roundup: One-sided matches in rainy Geneva
No. 6 seed Hubert Hurkacz of Poland hit 17 winners and saved 3 of 4 break points in a 6-3, 6-4 victory over French wild card Arthur Cazaux on a weather-interrupted Tuesday at the Gonet Geneva Open in Switzerland.,Only three Round of 32 matches were completed due to rain delays, with some fixtures be...
Guardians-Twins suspended, scheduled games postponed
Inclement weather in Minneapolis continued to wreak havoc on the series between the Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, as the resumption of Monday's suspended game and Tuesday's regularly scheduled game were both postponed.,The American League Central rivals are slated to resume the...
Report: HBO nixed UNC 'Hard Knocks' due to demands by Bill Belichick's girlfriend
In the wake of a report by The Athletic that the docuseries "Hard Knocks" featuring North Carolina fell apart due to the involvement of coach Bill Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, he denied that was the reason.,Making a recent appearance on Ryan Clark's "The Pivot" podcast, Belichick said the ...
WCF G1: Timberwolves-Thunder Preview, Props, Prediction
The Oklahoma City Thunder are heavy favorites as they play host to Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday, but they will be facing a well-rested Minnesota Timberwolves team.,While the Thunder are fresh off a Game 7 victory against Denver on Sunday, the Timberwolves haven't played since e...
Mike Vrabel feels 'energy,' 'excitement' at Patriots' first OTA
Coming off consecutive 4-13 seasons, the New England Patriots are hoping to turn the page quickly under new head coach Mike Vrabel.,"I think there's an excitement. There's an energy," Vrabel told reporters Tuesday as the team's offseason program got underway. " I think there's a willingness of playe...
Guardians prospect Travis Bazzana (oblique) out 8-10 weeks
Cleveland Guardians prospect Travis Bazzana, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft, will be sidelined 8-10 weeks with a right internal oblique strain.,The 22-year-old Australian second baseman reported soreness in his right side after swinging the bat in Double-A Akron's game at Chesapeake on May...
Bengals coach says he has spoken with Trey Hendrickson
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Tuesday that he has spoken with disgruntled defensive end Trey Hendrickson.,That said, Taylor didn't divulge much more in the way of an update to reporters on Hendrickson, who told reporters last week that he received a text from Taylor regarding fines f...
WTA roundup: Elena Rybakina rolls into Strasbourg quarters
Fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan cruised into the quarterfinals with a 6-1, 6-3 win Tuesday over China's Xinyu Wang at the Internationaux de Strasbourg in France.,Rybakina struck six aces and saved both break points she faced in the 65-minute match to set up a meeting with Poland's Magda L...
12-year-old Chinese swimmer sets 200m record
Yu Zidi, a 12-year-old swimmer from China, set the fastest time ever recorded in the 200-meter individual medley by a male or female in that age group.,Yu posted a personal record of 2 minutes, 10.63 seconds at the Chinese Nationals on Monday, taking second place in a race won by 2024 Olympic finali...
Florida, Georgia to each earn $7.5M for game in Atlanta
Florida and Georgia will each receive $7.5 million for staging their rivalry game at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2026, the Athens Banner-Herald reported Tuesday.,AMB Sports & Entertainment, a company owned by Atlanta Falcons owner and chairman Arthur Blank, is putting up the money, according ...
Report: Darrion Williams withdraws from NBA draft, remains in portal
The college basketball transfer portal retained one of its marquee names with Darrion Williams reportedly withdrawing from the NBA draft.,After earning First Team All-Big 12 honors as a junior at Texas Tech, Williams was one of several players who tested the NBA draft waters while remaining in the N...
Former Sporting KC M Gadi Kinda dies at 31
Former Sporting Kansas City midfielder Gadi Kinda died, his club Maccabi Haifa FC announced on Tuesday. He was 31.,Kinda was hospitalized while "going through a complex medical battle in recent weeks," Maccabi Haifa announced two weeks ago.,The Israeli international last played in a match for Maccab...
Florida lands former Arkansas PG Boogie Fland
Former Arkansas point guard Boogie Fland committed to reigning national champion Florida on Tuesday.,Fland and his representatives, who include Florida alumnus Mike Miller, confirmed the transfer with ESPN.,Fland attended this month's draft combine before withdrawing from 2025 NBA Draft consideratio...
Titans QBs Cam Ward, Will Levis splitting May reps
Guarding against making "September declarations" about their starting quarterback, the Tennessee Titans are splitting repetitions between incumbent No. 1 Will Levis and No. 1 pick Cam Ward.,"They've both handled it really well," coach Brian Callahan said Tuesday, praising Levis for his offseason wor...
NYCFC extend loan of M James Sands to FC St. Pauli
New York City FC extended midfielder James Sands' loan to Germany's FC St. Pauli through June 30, 2026, the MLS club announced Tuesday.,Sands, 24, joined the Bundesliga's St. Pauli in January and appeared in seven matches before sustaining a season-ending leg injury.,A homegrown player for NYCFC, Sa...
Alex Caruso Is the Thunder’s Secret Weapon, and Everyone’s About to Find Out
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may be the star, but it’s Alex Caruso’s junkyard defense that’s fueling OKC’s playoff run. The Timberwolves are next, and they better be ready....