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Nuggets' Aaron Gordon available for Game 7 vs. Thunder
Denver forward Aaron Gordon was listed on the morning injury report as questionable for Sunday's Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but early Sunday afternoon the Nuggets officially declared him available for the game.,ESPN had reported that Gordon was unl...
Poland's Magda Linette upsets Barbora Krejcikova in France
Poland's Magda Linette upset seventh-seeded Barbora Krejcikova of Czech Republic 6-3, 6-3, to highlight Sunday's first-round action on the clay at the Internationaux de Strasbourg in France.,Linette, whose serve was broken just once, advanced to face Slovakia's Rebecca Sramkova in Tuesday's play at ...
Otto Lopez rejoins Marlins, but Xavier Edwards (back) hits the IL
The Miami Marlins regained half of their starting keystone combo from the injured list on Sunday, but lost the other half to the same place.,The Marlins announced that second baseman Otto Lopez has been reactivated after missing two weeks with an injured ankle, but shortstop Xavier Edwards has been ...
Reports: National champion Florida sets White House visit
NCAA Tournament champion Florida will celebrate its national title Wednesday at the White House, multiple outlets reported Sunday.,The Florida-centered Swamp247 reported that head coach Todd Golden and the rest of his staff are expected to visit the White House along with the majority of the players...
Max Verstappen uses bold move to win in Italy
Max Verstappen made a bold move to open the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, then held off challengers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to capture the Formula One race on Sunday in Imola, Italy.,It was the second win of the season for Red Bull's Verstappen, a four-time world champion.,McLaren's Oscar P...
Phillies closer Jose Alvarado suspended 80 games
Philadelphia Phillies closer Jose Alvarado was suspended for 80 games by the MLB commissioner's office on Sunday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.,The substance, exogenous testosterone, is not produced naturally by the male body.,The team issued a brief statement in Sunda...
Detroit Tigers Are MLB’s Most Surprising Juggernaut
Detroit stunned the league last year, but 2025 proves it's no fluke. With a dominant rotation and unlikely heroes, the Tigers are built to contend....
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon questionable for Game 7, but report casts doubt
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon was listed on the morning injury report as questionable for Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals Sunday afternoon against the Oklahoma City Thunder.,ESPN reported, however, that Gordon is unlikely to play in the road game.,Per ESPN, Gordon has a Grade 2 ham...
Angels looking to complete sweep at Dodger Stadium
Two of the top home-run hitting teams in baseball have not disappointed in a pair of head-to-head matchups, with the host Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels meeting for a third time in their series finale Sunday.,The Angels erupted for double-digit runs and three home runs in an 11-9 victory...
Padres not rolling out the welcome mat for Cal Raleigh, Mariners
San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt made a request of the Seattle Mariners after a 4-1 loss Saturday night.,"If Cal Raleigh could miss a trip to play the Padres every now and again, that would be great," Shildt said.,Raleigh certainly didn't miss this one and doesn't figure to be cooling his heels ...
Rockies meet Diamondbacks, aim for first series victory of season
Colorado interim manager Warren Schaeffer had a game -- and a celebration -- that he will never forget Saturday. ,The shaving cream on his face was a dead giveaway. ,After the Rockies overcame a five-run deficit for a 14-12 victory over Arizona in Phoenix, Schaeffer was packed into an equipment cart...
Brock Purdy Was a Bargain, Now the San Francisco 49ers Are Paying the Price
The 49ers struck gold with Brock Purdy on a rookie deal. Now they’re betting $265 million he can carry them without the stars they had to sacrifice....
Best NBA Playoff Bets, Player Props for Nuggets vs. Thunder Game 7: May 18th
Get expert NBA betting picks and player prop predictions for the pivotal Game 7 between the Nuggets and Thunder. See odds, analysis, and top plays ahead of the Western Conference finals....
Royals turn to Michael Wacha in bid to halt slide vs. Cards
Since leaving St. Louis, Michael Wacha has been unbeatable when he squares off against the Cardinals. ,The host Kansas City Royals desperately hope that trend continues on Sunday afternoon, when Wacha will try to help them avoid a fifth straight loss and three-game series sweep at the hands of the s...
Reds playing 'crisp,' face wilting Guardians
Searching for the first three-game series sweep of their in-state rival since 2012, the Cincinnati Reds will look to close out the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday afternoon.,Winners of three straight contests, the Reds took the second game of the Ohio Cup series on Saturday, 4-1. Will Benson ...
Phillies RHP Mick Abel making MLB debut against Pirates, ace Paul Skenes
Mick Abel hopes to become a successful major league pitcher one day, and he'll get an immediate glimpse of the prototype in his MLB debut.,Abel takes the ball for the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday when he squares off against Paul Skenes and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates in the finale of a three-...
Red Sox take on Braves, hope Rafael Devers' winning hit ignites streak
Perhaps a walk-off win was just what the doctor ordered for the Boston Red Sox?,After erasing a 6-2 deficit over the final three innings to emerge victorious on a Rafael Devers walk-off home run on Saturday night, the Red Sox look to continue the momentum when they play a Sunday rubber game against ...
Team Liquid forge first-place tie at OWCS NA Stage 2
Team Liquid improved to 2-0 and moved into a tie for first place with a 3-0 sweep of Extinction on Saturday in the Overwatch Champions Series North America Stage 2. ,Team Liquid opened with a 2-0 win on Illios, followed that with a 144.86-8.12m victory on Runasapi and closed with a 3-1 triumph on Ne...
MLB roundup: Red Sox rally, walk off on Rafael Devers HR
Rafael Devers' leadoff home run in the bottom of the ninth inning helped the Boston Red Sox come back from five runs down to beat the visiting Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Saturday night.,After Boston's Aroldis Chapman (3-2) worked around two baserunners to strike out the side in the top half of the ninth,...
Angels spoil Clayton Kershaw's '25 debut, beat Dodgers
Logan O'Hoppe hit a home run with a career-high five RBIs as the Los Angeles Angels held on for an 11-9 victory over Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.,Kershaw made his season debut following multiple offseason surgeries, giving up five runs on five hits in four innings. In his...