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Angels' Jose Soriano on mission to regain form vs. Athletics
The Los Angeles Angels are hoping for a bounce-back effort from staff ace Jose Soriano as they try to earn a split of their four-game series with the Athletics on Thursday in Anaheim, Calif.,Soriano (6-3, 2.41 ERA) was the American League Pitcher of the Month for March/April after allowing only one ...
A's force extra innings, Tyler Soderstrom beats Angels in 10
Tyler Soderstrom drove in three runs, including the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning, as the Athletics rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Soderstrom sliced a single into the gap in left-center with one in the 10th that bounced past l...
Tyler Soderstrom, A's force extra innings, beat Angels in 10
Tyler Soderstrom drove in three runs, including the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th, as the Athletics rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Soderstrom sliced a single into the gap in left-center with one in the 10th that bounced past left fie...
Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel highlight first-team All-Rookie squad
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg, the NBA Rookie of the Year and No. 1 overall pick in last year's draft, highlighted the Kia NBA All-Rookie first team, which was announced Wednesday night after voting from a panel of 100 global media members.,Flagg was joined by Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knu...
Renovated TPC Craig Ranch hoping to present bigger challenge for Byron Nelson
Moments after Scottie Scheffler tied the PGA Tour scoring record on TPC Craig Ranch last year, they started tearing up the course.,That's only a slight exaggeration. Former pro golfer Lanny Wadkins was tagged to lead a two-year renovation that took a brief pause when the course hosted the CJ Cup Byr...
Scottie Scheffler eyes repeat at new-look CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Scottie Scheffler bolted out of the blocks and didn't look back last year at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson.,Scheffler recorded a scintillating 61 during the first round and a 63 in the second and fourth rounds as part of his eight-stroke, wire-to-wire victory. The 29-year-old Dallas resident set the tourn...
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers says 2026 will be final season
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers confirmed in a press conference Wednesday that the 2026 season, his 22nd in the NFL, will be his last.,"Yes. This is it," the four-time NFL MVP said when asked if this would be his final season.,Rodgers, 42, officially signed a one-year, $25 million cont...
Sparks, Mercury both seeking more 'punch' on defense
The visiting Los Angeles Sparks and Phoenix Mercury enter Thursday's game searching for answers following home losses to the expansion Toronto Tempo.,The Mercury (2-3) and the Sparks (1-3) have each dropped three of their last four games.,Los Angeles will play its first game on the road while Phoeni...
Fleet teammates among PWHL Defender of Year finalists
Boston Fleet captain Megan Keller, teammate Haley Winn and the Vancouver Goldeneyes' Sophie Jaques were named finalists for 2026 PWHL Defender of the Year honors on Wednesday.,The award is presented to the defender who showcases the most outstanding ability at the position throughout the regular sea...
Brooks Koepka recalls CJ Cup Byron Nelson that got away
Brooks Koepka still is pondering a tough loss in this tournament 10 years ago as he prepares to play alongside the defending champion at this week's CJ Cup Byron Nelson.,Koepka lost to Sergio Garcia on the first playoff hole in 2016 when the tournament was played at TPC Four Seasons in Irving, Texas...
Knicks Exposed James Harden’s Biggest Weaknesses in Game 1 Comeback
The Cavaliers blew a 22-point lead against the Knicks as James Harden struggled badly late in Game 1 of the East Finals....
Spurs, Pelicans to play in Paris, Manchester in 2027
The San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans will play regular-season games in France and England in 2027.,The Southwest Division foes will clash in Paris on Jan. 14 and Manchester on Jan. 17, the NBA announced Wednesday.,The contests will be the league's 16th in France and sixth in Paris since 19...
A's ride offensive explosion into rematch vs. Angels
The Los Angeles Angels hope to do a better job of closing out innings when they host the Athletics in the third contest of their four-game series on Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif.,The A's scored 12 of their 14 runs with two outs on Tuesday, including all six runs in the third inning., ,"Sometimes, i...
Cardinals, Michael McGreevy look for continued success vs. Pirates
Michael McGreevy has pitched like an ace throughout most of the season for the St. Louis Cardinals, especially in his past four starts. ,On Wednesday, the Cardinals' 2021 first-round pick will look to keep his team's momentum going when he faces the Pittsburgh Pirates and fellow right-hander Carmen ...
Merrill Kelly pursues encore as D-backs try to sweep Giants
Merrill Kelly will attempt to earn a spot in franchise lore alongside the likes of Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling when he goes for a second consecutive complete game Wednesday afternoon as the Arizona Diamondbacks chase a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants in Phoenix.,The Diamondbacks ha...
Nick Kurtz drives in 5 as Athletics blow out Angels
Nick Kurtz had three hits and drove in five runs for the Athletics in a 14-6 win against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Zack Gelof also had three hits, including a home run, and three RBIs as the visitors leveled the four-game series at one victory apiece. Brent Rooker ho...
Report: Sheldon Keefe to return as Devils coach
New Jersey Devils coach Sheldon Keefe will remain behind the bench, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,The club announced that goaltending coach Dave Rogalski was relieved of his duties and they will re-assign assistant coach Sergei Brylin within the organization.,New general manager Sunny Me...
Sungjae Im: ‘Added pressure’ to play well at CJ Cup Byron Nelson
This week's PGA Tour stop, the first of two straight weeks in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, has become a big week for the South Korea natives on tour.,The Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, is entering its third year of a sponsorship deal with CJ Group, a Korean conglomerate that...
Golf Glance: Scottie Scheffler defends at CJ Cup Byron Nelson
The PGA Tour returns to Texas for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson while the DP World Tour resumes its European Swing and the Champions Tour is in Morocco.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: The CJ Cup Byron Nelson, McKinney, Texas, May 21-24,Course: TPC Craig Ranch (Par 71, 7,385 Yards),Purse: $10.3M (Winner: $1.854M),Def...
MVP bans Claressa Shields for Alycia Baumgardner altercation
Claressa Shields, boxing's undisputed female heavyweight champion, has been banned from all events promoted by Most Valuable Promotions after an altercation this past weekend with fighter Alycia Baumgardner.,In a private VIP area at MVP's inaugural event Saturday at Inglewood, Calif., Shields and Ba...