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Trevor Story's RBI double breaks deadlock, leads Red Sox past Brewers
Trevor Story snapped a scoreless tie with a bases-loaded double in the sixth inning, Garrett Crochet took a shutout into the seventh and the Boston Red Sox held on for a 3-2 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night., ,The Red Sox, who managed just three hits, converted three cons...
Paul Skenes takes no-hitter into 6th as Pirates stifle Padres
Oneil Cruz and Nick Gonzales each had clutch two-run singles to back up a gem by Paul Skenes and propel the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.,Skenes (2-1) carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning before allowing a one-out single by Fernando Tatis J...
Bulls prez sees Billy Donovan as integral to future -- if coach wants to stay
The Chicago Bulls aren't looking to move on from Billy Donovan. Now it's up for Donovan to decide what his future holds.,Bulls CEO and president Michael Reinsdorf held a video call with media Tuesday and said the team's next front office hires must be "sold" on Donovan as their coach.,"If I intervie...
Mets rally late, nip D-backs in 10 for 4th straight win
Ronny Mauricio delivered the game-winning RBI single in the 10th inning Tuesday for the host New York Mets, who beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 in the opener of a three-game series.,Automatic runner Francisco Lindor went to third on Bo Bichette's groundout and trotted home on Mauricio's hit to dee...
Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder's BAC double legal limit in fatal wreck
An autopsy report released Tuesday revealed Dominiq Ponder had a blood alcohol limit more than twice the legal limit when he lost control of his 2023 Tesla and struck a utility pole in a fatal accident on March 1. ,The details released by the Boulder County Coroner's office showed Ponder, a 23-year-...
Gary Woodland grateful for Augusta security as he manages PTSD
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- When Gary Woodland last played the Masters in 2024, he was months removed from surgery to remove a brain tumor.,At that point, it may have appeared to outsiders that he'd finished his fight. Woodland, though, said he "didn't know what the future held.",Woodland, now 41, revealed in a...
Patriots trade LB Marte Mapu to Texans
The New England Patriots traded linebacker Marte Mapu to the Houston Texans on Tuesday.,Terms of the trade were not disclosed, though ESPN reported the deal includes a swap of 2027 NFL Draft picks that gives a seventh-round pick to the Texans in exchange for a sixth-rounder.,Mapu is entering the las...
Blue Jays roster shuffle continues as injuries pile up amid slow start
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Cody Ponce will undergo surgery for a right anterior cruciate ligament injury and likely will be lost for the remainder of the regular season, manager John Schneider revealed Tuesday.,The Blue Jays also recalled left-hander Patrick Corbin from Single-A Dunedin and infi...
Cubs RHP Cade Horton to undergo elbow surgery, out for season
Chicago Cubs right-hander Cade Horton will undergo surgery for a UCL damage in his right elbow and will be lost for the remainder of the season, manager Craig Counsell revealed Tuesday.,The decision to have surgery came after Horton met with noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, T...
Texas F Dailyn Swain declares for NBA draft
Texas forward Dailyn Swain plans to enter the 2026 NBA Draft.,Swain came to Austin prior to this season to play for Sean Miller, who was his head coach at Xavier.,"Cincinnati to Austin ... what a ride," Swain said on his Instagram page in announcing his decision Tuesday.,Players have until May 27 to...
Brayan Rocchio delivers winning run in 9th as Guardians top Royals
Brayan Rocchio delivered a tie-breaking RBI single with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday afternoon, sending the host Cleveland Guardians to a 2-1 victory against the Kansas City Royals.,Rocchio started 0-for-3 until facing John Schreiber (0-1) with runners at first and second in the...
Cavaliers host Hawks in potential playoff preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers have clinched home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs, where their likely opponent will be the Atlanta Hawks.,First, though, the teams have a home-and-home set to play, beginning Wednesday in Cleveland.,Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and the Cavaliers (50-29) ...
White Sox put Austin Hays on IL, Brooks Baldwin reportedly out for season
The Chicago White Sox placed veteran outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right hamstring strain.,Additionally, infielder Brooks Baldwin will reportedly miss the season after he was placed on the injured list before Opening Day with what was first diagnosed as an elbow...
Career milestone for Austrian teen Lilli Tagger at Linz
Austrian teen Lilli Tagger thrilled the partisan crowd with a 6-4, 7-6 (5) victory over Spain's Paula Badosa on Tuesday in the first round of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz in Linz, Austria.,Tagger, who turned 18 in February, has risen from No. 566 in the world at this time last year to No. 117. In h...
Report: Raiders bringing back TE Ian Thomas
The Las Vegas Raiders are re-signing tight end Ian Thomas to a one-year contract after his first season with the team, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,Thomas, 29, signed with Las Vegas for a reported $1.52 million last offseason after seven years with the Carolina Panthers.,He played in 15 games (10 start...
John Harbaugh: Prospects 'high' DT Dexter Lawrence stays with Giants
New York's star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence did not report to the Giants' offseason program Tuesday after requesting a trade, but new coach John Harbaugh said he believes "prospects are going to be high" that Lawrence will remain with the Giants.,"Speaking for the Giants, we want Dexter here an...
D-backs place 1B Carlos Santana (adductor) on IL
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed first baseman Carlos Santana on the 10-day injured list with a strained right adductor and purchased the contract of first baseman Luken Baker from Triple-A Reno.,To make room for Baker on the 40-man roster, infielder/outfielder Jordan Lawlar was transferred to the 60...
Report: Fernando Mendoza not planning to attend NFL draft
Fernando Mendoza, the projected No. 1 overall pick, informed the league that he is not planning to attend the NFL draft in Pittsburgh later this month, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,Per the report, the Indiana quarterback and reigning Heisman Trophy winner wants to share the draft experience with his fa...
Three NFL Draft Prospects Who Will Be Selected Higher Than You Think
Drew Allar, Jordyn Tyson, and Sonny Styles could be selected earlier than expected. Who will rise up the draft board?...
Flyers' Matvei Michkov fined $2K for diving/embellishment
The NHL fined Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michkov $2,000 for diving/embellishment on Tuesday.,Michkov is lighter in the wallet after his second offense, which occurred in a March 24 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.,He received a warning following his first infraction, which came in the Flye...