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Nolan McLean, Juan Soto help Mets sweep tumbling Tigers
Nolan McLean overcame a rough start to toss seven strong innings, lifting the host New York Mets to their first series sweep of the season with a 9-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.,Juan Soto had the go-ahead run-scoring single in the fifth inning and added a homer leading off the seven...
Reports: Canucks promote Ryan Johnson to GM, Sedin brothers to co-presidents
The Vancouver Canucks are promoting Ryan Johnson to general manager and team legends Daniel and Henrik Sedin to co-presidents of hockey operations, according to multiple reports on Thursday.,The team has a news conference scheduled for Thursday afternoon.,Johnson, 49, has been with the organization ...
Ryan O’Hearn helps Pirates slay Rockies
Ryan O'Hearn homered and finished with three hits and two RBI to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday afternoon.,O'Hearn's two-run homer off Rockies' starter Chase Dollander (3-3) in the bottom of the first inning capped a three-run frame and set th...
JJ Bleday, Reds ride power surge in rout of Nationals
JJ Bleday homered twice and drove in six runs to help the Cincinnati Reds salvage a win in the three-game series against the visiting Washington Nationals with a 15-1 rout on Thursday afternoon.,Matt McLain and Dane Myers also homered and Spencer Steer had two hits and scored three times.,Elly De La...
Brazil extend coach Carlo Ancelotti through 2030 World Cup
Brazil announced that coach Carlo Ancelotti has agreed to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 World Cup.,The 66-year-old Italian took over Brazil's national team in May 2025 after leaving Real Madrid and has led the side to five wins, two draws and three losses through his firs...
Rory McIlroy blunt after opening PGA with 74: 'S---'
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- The PGA Championship press conference moderator asked Rory McIlroy to describe his opening round Thursday, and the six-time major winner needed just one word, not fit for print.,"S---," McIlroy said after he skidded to the finish line with bogeys on his final four holes for a ...
Rockies place RHP Jimmy Herget (shoulder) on 15-day IL
Colorado Rockies right-hander Jimmy Herget went on the 15-day injured list on Thursday because of a right shoulder impingement.,Herget, who had been away from the team on the bereavement/family emergency list since Saturday, returned and pitched on Tuesday. The 32-year-old allowed one hit and one wa...
Athletics acquire LHP Jose Suarez from Mariners
The Athletics acquired left-hander Jose Suarez from the Seattle Mariners on Thursday for cash considerations and designated outfielder Junior Perez for assignment.,Suarez, 28, has posted a 0-1 record and one save with a 6.38 ERA in nine appearances (one start) this season with the Mariners and Atlan...
Ryo Hisatsune, Stephan Jaeger part of 4-way lead early at PGA
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- Four players from four continents with a total of zero major championships share the lead midway through the first round of the PGA Championship.,Ryo Hisatsune of Japan poured in five of his seven birdies on the back nine to join South Africa's Aldrich Potgieter, Germany's Ste...
Rafael Nadal refutes links to Real Madrid presidency
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal shot down reports that he is a candidate for the president's position at global soccer powerhouse Real Madrid.,"I have read reports that link me to possible candidacies for the presidency of Real Madrid. I would like to clarify that these reports are not true," the 22-time...
Report: Tiger Woods returns to Florida after rehab stay
Tiger Woods is back in his home state of Florida.,The New York Post published photos Thursday of Woods getting off of a private plane at Palm Beach International Airport, about 45 miles from his home on Jupiter Island, Fla. He reportedly has been in rehab in Switzerland, going there soon after being...
Bruins sign F Lukas Reichel to 1-year extension
The Boston Bruins signed forward Lukas Reichel to a one-year contract extension on Thursday.,Reichel, 23, of Germany, will carry a $950,000 salary cap hit for the 2026-27 NHL season.,He recorded three goals and five assists in 29 games with three teams during the 2025-26 campaign.,Boston acquired hi...
Leaders working with 'private partners' to save Whitecaps
The City of Vancouver, the government of British Columbia, First Nations leaders and the owners of BC Place are working together with "private partners" to try and save the Whitecaps.,They issued a joint statement on Thursday updating their efforts to keep the MLS team from relocating, perhaps to La...
Mariners place struggling C Cal Raleigh (oblique) on injured list
The Seattle Mariners placed struggling catcher Cal Raleigh on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right oblique strain.,Raleigh, 29, exited in the ninth inning of Wednesday's 4-3, 10-inning loss against the host Houston Astros.,It is the first career IL stint for Raleigh, who smashed 60 homers l...
Twins' Byron Buxton (hip) scratched prior to finale vs. Marlins
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton was scratched from the lineup prior to Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins due to right hip flexor soreness.,Buxton initially was listed as the designated hitter in the lead-off position before he was scratched from the series finale in favor of Josh Bel...
Sparks to unveil Lisa Leslie statue at Crypto.com Arena
The Los Angeles Sparks will honor Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie with a statue in Star Plaza at Crypto.com Arena.,The team announced plans Thursday for a Sept. 20 ceremony ahead of its home game against Portland.,Leslie, 53, joins the Seattle Storm's Sue Bird as just the second WNBA player so honored by ...
World Cup halftime show features Madonna, Shakira, BTS
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop group BTS will headline the first halftime show in the 96-year history of the FIFA World Cup.,They will star in a Super Bowl-style halftime show curated by Coldplay singer Chris Martin during the break in the tournament final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherfor...
Mets' Juan Soto in Thursday lineup after brief injury scare
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto is in the lineup for Thursday afternoon's home game against the Detroit Tigers. He had been considered day-to-day after leaving Wednesday night's game with an ankle issue.,He will bat third and serve as the Mets' designated hitter.,Soto fouled off a Framber Valdez ...
Report: Vandy QB's NIL deal includes movie role
Five-star quarterback Jared Curtis' NIL deal at Vanderbilt reportedly includes a role in a Hollywood movie.,Comedian and Commodores superfan Nate Bargatze cast Curtis in his new movie, "The Breadwinner," according to a report from OutKick. Curtis appears in the film wearing a Vanderbilt baseball cap...
Oilers fire coach Kris Knoblauch after 3 seasons
The Edmonton Oilers relieved Kris Knoblauch of his head coaching duties after three seasons, the team announced Thursday.,Also fired was assistant coach Mark Stuart.,"Following a thorough review of this past season, we believe these changes are needed," general manager Stan Bowman said. "We are grat...