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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...

Louisville freshman Mikel Brown Jr. declares for draft
Louisville freshman guard and projected lottery pick Mikel Brown Jr. declared for the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday.,"Since I first picked up a basketball, it's been my dream to play in the NBA," he posted on Instagram. "I've decided to take that leap, declare for the draft, and chase that dream. No mat...

Guardians place SS Gabriel Arias (hamstring) on IL
The Guardians placed shortstop Gabriel Arias on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a left hamstring strain.,In a corresponding move, Cleveland recalled shortstop Juan Brito from Triple-A Columbus.,Arias, 26, doubled in the fifth inning of Monday's 4-2 home loss to the Kansas City Royals and sto...

Last returning player on Lady Vols' roster enters portal
And then there were none. Freshman guard Jaida Civil, the last returning player remaining on the Tennessee women's basketball roster, has entered the transfer portal.,In addition to the mass exodus following a 16-14 season, five-star guard Oliviyah Edwards has requested a release from her commitment...
Top Five Players To Watch at the Masters Without Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson
Masters 2026 preview ranking the top five players to watch as Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Bryson DeChambeau lead a new era....

Wild sign '23 top pick Charlie Stramel, but debut must wait
The Wild have signed Minnesota native and 2023 first-round pick Charlie Stramel to a three-year, entry-level contract.,The deal announced Monday won't begin until 2026-27 as the 21-year-old center is out for this season with a broken ankle.,Stramel sustained the injury in Michigan State's season-end...

Jon Rahm confident he'll play in '27 Ryder Cup despite DPWT stalemate
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- John Rahm is confident his issues with the DP World Tour will be resolved in plenty of time for the Spaniard to compete for Europe in the 2027 Ryder Cup.,Eight LIV Golf players agreed to drop their appeals, pay pending fines to the DPWT and play in a mandatory minimum of six events -...

Report: Cubs RHP Cade Horton to see specialist after MRI
Chicago Cubs right-hander Cade Horton is visiting a specialist in Texas on Tuesday following an MRI on his injured right arm, ESPN reported.,Horton is meeting with noted orthopedic surgeon Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, two days after landing on the 15-day injured list with what the team called a f...

Cardinals acquire INF/OF Brayden Smith from Orioles
The St. Louis Cardinals acquired minor league infielder/outfielder Brayden Smith from the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday in exchange for left-hander Nick Raquet.,The Cardinals designated Raquet, 30, for assignment on Sunday after just two relief appearances with the team, both in 2025.,Smith, 22, was ...
Biggest NBA Playoffs Concerns for Contenders Outside OKC
NBA playoff preview breaking down key concerns for the Rockets, Cavaliers, and Lakers as the Thunder chase a repeat title....

Slumping Ducks determined to 'figure it out' vs. Predators
A five-game losing skid knocked the Anaheim Ducks from top spot in the Pacific Division and left them looking for answers as they prepare to host the Nashville Predators on Tuesday.,The Ducks (41-31-5, 87 points) were in the driver's seat before a swoon that was extended with a 5-3 loss on Saturday ...
MLB Picks Today: Best Bets for Diamondbacks vs Mets and Athletics vs Yankees
MLB picks and best bets for today featuring Freddy Peralta outs prop and Cam Schlittler strikeouts against a high-K Athletics lineup....
Masters Betting Picks 2026: Best Value Bets Beyond Scottie Scheffler
Masters 2026 betting preview with top picks, sleepers, and value plays including Chris Gotterup, J.J. Spaun, and Brooks Koepka....

USMNT striker Patrick Agyemang (Achilles) out of World Cup
U.S. men's national team striker Patrick Agyemang will miss this summer's World Cup due to an Achilles injury.,Agyemang, 25, sustained the injury Monday while playing for Derby County against Stoke City in England. He landed awkwardly after leaping to challenge for the ball and left on a stretcher i...

Kraken keep faint playoff hopes alive ahead of clash vs. Wild
Time is running out on the Seattle Kraken.,With six games left and sitting eight points adrift of a playoff spot, the Kraken (32-33-11, 75 points) are looking for a spark. ,Seattle hopes a solution presents itself on Tuesday night when it visits the Minnesota Wild in Saint Paul, Minn.,"It's not too ...

Jays get rematch against Dodgers' World Series hero Yoshinobu Yamamoto
There will be a rematch within a rematch Tuesday night when the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers go for another series victory against the Toronto Blue Jays.,The Dodgers won the opener of the three-game set 14-2 on Monday for their fourth straight win and the Blue Jays' fifth consecutive loss.,The middl...

James Wood, Nationals strive to continue power surge vs. Cards
St. Louis will try to cool off James Wood on Tuesday night when the Cardinals visit the Washington Nationals in the middle contest of their three-game series.,Wood hit a three-run homer in Washington's six-run eighth inning as the Nationals snapped a five-game skid by rallying for a 9-6 win Monday n...

Skidding Red Sox face tall task in quieting Brewers' loud bats
The Boston Red Sox will try to end a three-game losing streak and avoid dropping their fourth straight series when they host the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night., ,Milwaukee opened the three-game set by overcoming a three-run deficit en route to an 8-6 victory on Monday.,Christian Yelich recorded...

Padres set for first-ever look at Pirates ace Paul Skenes
The San Diego Padres are the lone National League team that Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has never faced as he eases into his third major league season.,That will change on Tuesday when Skenes (1-1, 9.53 ERA) matches up with the fellow right-hander Nick Pivetta (1-1, 6.75) of the Padres in the...

Sal Stewart, Reds take aim at Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara
First baseman Sal Stewart, a Miami native, is hoping for more good vibes on Tuesday when his Cincinnati Reds play the host Marlins.,Stewart hit the go-ahead RBI single on Monday as the Reds won 2-0 in the opener of a four-game series.,"I'm super happy to be home (in Miami)," said Stewart, 22. "I lov...