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Padres' Michael King, Braves' Chris Sale make for magnificent Opening Day matchup
At this time last year, the San Diego Padres were hoping Michael King would become a solid starting pitcher.,Now?,King is their Opening Day starter, receiving the opportunity for the first time as the Padres welcome the Atlanta Braves for Thursday's opener.,"Very proud and happy for the opportunity,...

With Masters in mind, Tony Finau set to tackle Houston Open
Tony Finau said Tuesday that he's focused on the task at hand -- that being continuing his success at Texas Children's Houston Open.,Finau, after all, won the event in 2022 and finished tied as a runner up last year.,This week, Finau will look to record for another strong showing at Memorial Park Go...

Stanford fires coach Troy Taylor after report of bullying
Stanford fired Troy Taylor on Tuesday, less than one week after an ESPN report outlined instances in which he had allegedly bullied and belittled female athletic staffers during his two seasons as the Cardinal's football coach.,Former Stanford star quarterback Andrew Luck, now the program's general ...

NBA fines Nets, Pacers players after altercation
The NBA issued fines to Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard and center Myles Turner as well as Brooklyn Nets forward Trendon Watford following their altercation on the court.,Turner and Watford were assessed fines of $35,000, while Nembhard was docked $20,000.,With 4:48 left in the fourth quarter, ...

Padres RHP Yu Darvish (elbow) to open season on IL
San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will open the regular season on the injured list with elbow inflammation after he was shut down with arm fatigue earlier in the week.,The Padres face the Atlanta Braves at home on March 27 to begin the 2025 season.,San Diego right-hander Michael King already ...

Chargers sign former Raiders C Andre James
The Los Angeles Chargers signed former Las Vegas Raiders center Andre James on Tuesday.,James, 27, started 11 of the 13 games he played last season for the Raiders, appearing in 81 percent of the offensive snaps. He had spent his entire NFL career with the franchise, beginning in 2019 as an undrafte...

Padres tab Michael King for Opening Day start vs. Braves
The San Diego Padres named right-hander Michael King as their Opening Day starter against the visiting Atlanta Braves on March 27.,King was chosen for the assignments over fellow right-handers Dylan Cease and Yu Darvish.,King said he pondered whether he would draw the start but was going to be fine ...

Arm 'fatigue' forces Padres RHP Yu Darvish to pause preparation
San Diego Padres staff ace Yu Darvish paused preparation for the upcoming season and might not be available for his first start of the season. ,Padres manager Mike Shildt said the issue for Darvish is "general fatigue.",The timing of the pause could make the injured list an option for the Padres, wh...

Mirra Andreeva wins Indian Wells with upset of Aryna Sabalenka
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva recorded six aces and overcame a first-set deficit to post a 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 victory over top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka to win the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday at Indian Wells, Calif.,The ninth-seeded Andreeva is the tournament's third-youngest champion at 17 years, 301 days...

Padres preseason capsule: Key losses trim back expectations
San Diego Padres,2024 record: 93-69 (2nd place, NL West).,He gone: LHP Tanner Scott, OF Jurickson Profar, INF Ha-Seong Kim, INF Donovan Solano, C Kyle Higashioka, LHP Martin Perez.,New faces: RHP Nick Pivetta, LHP Kyle Hart, OF Jason Heyward, INF Jose Iglesias, INF/OF Gavin Sheets, 1B Connor Joe, 1B...

Mirra Andreeva, 17, advances to Indian Wells final
Seventeen-year-old Mirra Andreeva is on the rise on the WTA Tour, and even the defending champion couldn't stop her from getting to the final of the BNP Paribas Open.,The ninth-seeded Russian upset second-seeded Iga Swiatek of Poland 7-6 (1), 1-6, 6-3 on Friday in Indian Wells, Calif.,Andreeva's opp...

Phillies preseason capsule: Window closing for aging veterans
Philadelphia Phillies,2024 record: 95-67 (1st place, NL East).,He gone: RHP Carlos Estevez, RHP Jeff Hoffman, RHP Spencer Turnbull, OF Austin Hays.,New faces: RHP Jordan Romano, OF Max Kepler, LHP Jesus Luzardo, RHP Joe Ross.,Biggest question entering Opening Day: Has the window already closed for t...

Patriots release C David Andrews
Longtime Patriots center David Andrews was released on Thursday after 10 seasons in New England.,Andrews, 32, has been a starter since he arrived as an undrafted free agent in 2015. The Georgia product won two Super Bowls with the Patriots but played only four games last season because of season-end...

Reports: Patriots to release C David Andrews
Longtime Patriots center David Andrews will be released after 10 seasons in New England, according to multiple reports. ,Andrews, 32, has been a starter since he arrived as an undrafted free agent in 2015. The Georgia product won two Super Bowls with the Patriots but played only four games last seas...

Reports: Ravens agree to one-year deal with WR DeAndre Hopkins
Five-time Pro Bowl receiver DeAndre Hopkins has reached an agreement on a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,It is reportedly a $5 million contract that could reach up to $6 million.,Hopkins, 32, had a down season in 2024 while splitting time between t...

Christopher Bell prevails at Phoenix for third straight win
Christopher Bell nipped Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin in a two-lap dash at Phoenix Raceway, notching his third straight win Sunday at the NASCAR Cup Series' Shriners Children's 500 in Avondale, Ariz.,A force all day in his No. 20 Toyota, Bell became the first driver to win three consecutive...

Kings acquire F Andrei Kuzmenko from Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers have traded forward Andrei Kuzmenko and a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft to the Los Angeles Kings on Friday in exchange for a third-round selection in the 2027 NHL Draft.,Kuzmenko, 29, is headed for his fourth team in three NHL seasons. He spent barely five weeks wi...

Report: Padres, Jose Iglesias reach minor league deal
Infielder Jose Iglesias and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a minor league contract, MLB.com reported on Wednesday. ,Iglesias, 35, will receive an invitation to training camp and bid for a place on the team's Opening Day roster.,He batted .337 with four homers and 26 RBIs in 85 games last season...

Red Wings F Andrew Copp (pectoral) out for season
Detroit Red Wings forward Andrew Copp has been ruled out for the remainder the season after undergoing surgery on his left pectoral tendon. ,Copp, who is expected to be sidelined four-to-six months, was injured in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild.,He has 23 points (10 goals, 13 ass...

Red Wings place C Andrew Copp (undisclosed) on IR
The Detroit Red Wings placed center Andrew Copp on injured reserve on Monday because of an undisclosed injury with no timeline given for his return.,In a corresponding move, the Red Wings recalled center Sheldon Dries from AHL affiliate Grand Rapids,Copp, 30, was injured in the second period of the ...