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Ketel Marte, D-backs aim to continue good fortune vs. Twins
Arizona's Ketel Marte has his sights set on making the National League All-Star team for the second time in his standout career, and his performance on Tuesday certainly helped his case.,The second baseman will take a stab at another productive outing on Wednesday night when the Diamondbacks face th...
A's Joey Estes, evoking memories for manager, to face Angels
When Joey Estes takes the mound for the Athletics on Wednesday afternoon against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Oakland manager Mark Kotsay will be reminded of one of his former teammates.,Estes, a rookie right-hander, makes Kotsay think of Tim Hudson, and not just because they both have...
Dallas Keuchel might debut for Brewers vs. Rangers
While trying to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Texas Rangers on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers could turn -- surprisingly -- to veteran left-hander Dallas Keuchel.,The Brewers, beset by injuries to the rotation, had not officially announced a starter for the series finale, but they ac...
Mickey Moniak, Angels outlast A's
Mickey Moniak hit a grand slam and left-hander Tyler Anderson battled his way through five innings as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 7-5 on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Moniak's fourth homer of the season and first career grand slam came during a five-run fourth inning that ga...
Angels activate Miguel Sano, move Patrick Sandoval to 60-day IL
The Los Angeles Angels activated veteran infielder Miguel Sano prior to their Tuesday game against the Oakland Athletics in Anaheim, Calif.,Sano last played for the Angels on April 26 before being sidelined due to left knee inflammation.,Sano, 31, wasn't in the starting lineup on Tuesday. He is batt...
Cleveland Guardians Are Baseball's Best Team Right Now
The Cleveland Guardians have the best record in the MLB right now. After missing the playoffs last year, the sky is the limit for Cleveland in 2024....
Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese III scores WNBA's best rating in 23 years
The third showdown featuring star rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese made Sunday's game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky the most-watched WNBA game in 23 years. ,Reese's Sky edged Clark's Fever 88-87, with 2.3 million viewers tuning in on ESPN. At one point, 3.3 million viewers were watc...
Athletics' Mark Kotsay, Reds' David Bell picked as All-Star coaches
Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay and Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell were selected as All-Star coaches for the July 16 game at Arlington, Texas.,Kotsay will be on the American League staff of Bruce Bochy, who won the World Series with the Texas Rangers last season. Kotsay played three season...
Reports: Alex Meruelo abandons plan to bring NHL back to Arizona
With no path to construct a new arena in the Phoenix area, Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo is abandoning his plans to revive the franchise, multiple reports said Tuesday.,Meruelo told his remaining staff Monday that he is no longer pursuing a new arena, which was requisite for bringing an NHL tea...
After captain's injury, Mexico battles Venezuela atop Copa Group B
Mexico will likely need to overcome the absence of captain Edson Alvarez when they try to continue their winning start to Copa America against Venezuela on Wednesday night in Inglewood, Calif.,The West Ham defensive midfielder departed on a stretcher just shy of the half-hour mark of Saturday's 1-0 ...
Netherlands denies three golfers from competing in Olympics
The Netherlands will not allow Joost Luiten, Darius Van Driel or Dewi Weber to represent the country in the Olympic men's and women's golf competitions.,Luiten and van Driel earned spots in the men's tournament via their positions in the Official World Golf Ranking on the cutoff date earlier this mo...
Reports: Brewers acquire LHP Dallas Keuchel from Mariners
Veteran left-hander Dallas Keuchel, who won the American League Cy Young Award in 2015, was traded from the Seattle Mariners to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations, per multiple media reports.,Keuchel, 36, was 7-4 with a 3.93 ERA at Triple-A Tacoma after signing a mi...
Champion Celtics enter draft, free agency with few needs
Celtics president Brad Stevens faces a short turnaround from the NBA championship celebration to the first round of the draft on Wednesday night. ,But with 11 players under contract and negotiations expected toward a new deal with Derrick White, acquired by Stevens and the Celtics in 2022, Boston's ...
Pelicans promote Bryson Graham to GM
The New Orleans Pelicans promoted Bryson Graham to the role of general manager on Tuesday.,Graham has spent the last five seasons as the Pelicans' assistant general manager. He takes over as GM following the departure of Trajan Langdon, who left New Orleans in May after five years to join the Detroi...
Five NFL Rookies With The Most To Prove in 2024 Season
These five NFL rookies have a lot of pressure to succeed early on in their professional football careers....
Avalanche F Casey Mittelstadt signs 3-year contract
Colorado Avalanche forward Casey Mittelstadt signed a three-year, $17.25 million contract on Tuesday that spans through the 2026-27 season.,Mittelstadt recorded 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 18 games after the Avalanche acquired him from the Buffalo Sabres on March 6 in exchange for defense...
Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis to have surgery, miss Olympics
Kristaps Porzingis plans to undergo surgery on his left leg and return to the Boston Celtics next season, but the operation recovery time rules him out for Latvia in the 2024 Summer Olympics.,"We anticipate surgery will be soon," Celtics president Brad Stevens said Tuesday. "We'll have more of an up...
Jets D Dylan DeMelo lands 4-year, $19.6M extension
The Winnipeg Jets agreed to terms with defenseman Dylan DeMelo on a four-year, $19.6 million contract extension Tuesday.,DeMelo, 31, was set to become an unrestricted free agent. The $4.9 million average annual value marks a significant jump from the $3 million salary he earned last season.,DeMelo p...
Carlos Estevez looks to help Angels chase series win vs. A's
Carlos Estevez was in good company last year, joining Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout as the Los Angeles Angels' American League All-Star representatives.,But with Tuesday's contest against the Oakland Athletics in Anaheim, Calif., marking exactly three weeks until the 2024 All-Star Game, Estevez's cha...
Olympic 800 champ Athing Mu fails to qualify after fall at trials
Reigning Olympic women's 800-meter champion Athing Mu won't get the chance to defend her gold medal in Paris after tripping during the event finals at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials on Monday in Eugene, Ore.,Mu got up and completed the race, but she finished last among the eight competitors...