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MLB names Nelson Cruz a special advisor
Major League Baseball has tabbed seven-time All-Star Nelson Cruz to fill the new role of special advisor for baseball operations.,His job will include serving as a liaison between the organization and players in Latin American nations, including his native Dominican Republic.,"Nelson Cruz is a respe...
Host Aces looking to 'smooth things out' vs. Sparks
While the influx of popular rookie talent dominated the start to this WNBA season, the Las Vegas Aces are focused on remaining the league's best team.,The two-time defending champion Aces (1-0) look to open with a second straight victory when they face the visiting Los Angeles Sparks (0-1) and prize...
Xander Schauffele shoots 62 to sit atop packed PGA leaderboard
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Xander Schauffele capitalized on advantageous early-morning scoring conditions in the first round of the 106th PGA Championship on Thursday at Valhalla Golf Club.,On a rain-softened course, Schauffele shot a 9-under-par 62 to break both the PGA Championship and course records. ,It...
Rookies So Mi Lee, Gabriela Ruffels faring well at Mizuho Americas Open
LPGA rookie So Mi Lee of South Korea piled up eight birdies to shoot a 6-under 66 and take the first-round lead at the Mizuho Americas Open on Thursday in Jersey City, N.J.,Lee has a two-shot lead over four players tied at 4-under 68, including Australian rookie Gabriela Ruffels.,Lee was the second ...
MOUZ, Spirit advance to playoffs at BetBoom Dacha Belgrade
MOUZ and Team Spirit each punched their ticket to the playoffs on Thursday in the $500,000 BetBoom Dacha Belgrade 2024 event in the Serbian capital.,MOUZ captured Group A with a 2-1 victory over Virtus.pro, while Team Spirit emerged from Group B with a 2-0 win over HEROIC.,MOUZ sandwiched a 13-4 win...
Jaguars sign DBs Terrell Edmunds, Tre Flowers
The Jacksonville Jaguars added three players on defense Thursday, signing defensive backs Terrell Edmunds and Tre Flowers, as well as linebacker Ty Summers.,The Jaguars also waived linebacker Dequan Jackson and cut ties with wide receiver Wayne Ruby on a injury settlement.,Edmunds, 27, was a first-r...
PGA Championship: Schauffele starts strong, Scheffler eagles opening hole
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - For the second consecutive year, Xander Schauffele shot a 62 in a major championship.,Schauffele had the latest record-setting round on Thursday at Valhalla Golf Club, firing a 9-under 62 to break the PGA Championship record and to set a new competitive round record at Valhalla.,On...
Angels reinstate INF Luis Rengifo from injured list
The Los Angeles Angels reinstated infielder Luis Rengifo from the 10-day injured list on Thursday.,Rengifo, 27, had been sidelined with a viral illness that resulted in painful blisters on his feet.,He is batting .330 with two homers, 11 RBIs and nine steals in 28 games this season, his sixth with t...
Xander Schauffele's 9-under 62 sets PGA Championship record
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Xander Schauffle traced his own name in the record books with a 9-under-par 62 in the first round of the PGA Championship, good for the course record Thursday at Valhalla Golf Club and the clubhouse lead in the second major of the season. ,Schauffele now has two of the four rounds...
Astros trade RHP Brandon Bielak to A's for cash
The Houston Astros dealt right-hander Brandon Bielak to the Oakland Athletics on Thursday for cash considerations.,He was designated for assignment on Saturday to make room for right-hander Cristian Javier on Houston's active roster.,Bielak, 28, had no decisions and a 5.71 ERA in 10 relief appearanc...
Angels belt three homers, take finale vs. Cardinals
Zach Neto, Nolan Schanuel and Taylor Ward hit solo home runs as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 7-2 on Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif.,Willie Calhoun went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs and an RBI for the Angels, who snapped a three-game losing streak by salvaging the finale...
Angels LHP Amir Garrett designated for assignment
The Los Angeles Angels designated left-handed reliever Amir Garrett for assignment prior to Wednesday night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.,Garrett served up a two-run homer to Alec Burleson in the seventh inning of Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.,Garrett, 32, had a 5.06 ERA i...
Denis Bouanga's brace gives LAFC first road win
Denis Bouanga scored twice to lift Los Angeles FC to their first road win, 2-0 against host St. Louis City on Wednesday.,Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris made seven saves for Los Angeles (6-4-3, 21 points) to earn his first MLS shutout.,St. Louis (3-2-7, 16 points) lost at home for the first time this season ...
Xander Schauffele looking to continue strong play at Valhalla
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- It looked like Xander Schauffele all but had his eighth PGA Tour win in hand last week.,And then he had to play the final 11 holes at the Wells Fargo Championship.,The 30-year-old Schauffele saw a two-shot lead turn into a five-shot loss as Rory McIlroy pulled even with birdies at...
Celtics puts Cavs to bed, advance to Eastern Conference finals
Al Horford had 22 points and 15 rebounds as the host Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference finals by handing the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers a 113-98 loss in Game 5 of a semifinal series on Wednesday night.,Top-seeded Boston won the best-of-seven series 4-1. The Celtics advanced to ...
Report: Steelers DT Cameron Heyward to skip OTAs amid contract issue
Pittsburgh Steelers standout defensive lineman Cameron Heyward is not at voluntary workouts and is planning to skip organized team activities during the offseason as he eyes a contract extension, ESPN reported Wednesday.,Heyward, entering the final year of his current contract (four years, $65.6 mil...
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi (knee) out vs. Orlando City
Inter Miami star forward Lionel Messi will miss Wednesday night's road match against Orlando City due to a left knee injury. ,Messi sustained the injury during a 3-2 victory over CF Montreal on Saturday. He went down in the 40th minute but ended up playing the entire match after being cleared by med...
Team Spirit, HEROIC post Group B wins at BetBoom Dacha
Team Spirit and HEROIC produced victories Wednesday as Group B action got underway in the $500,000 BetBoom Dacha Belgrade 2024 event in the Serbian capital.,Team Spirit swept Aurora Gaming 2-0, while HEROIC defeated MIBR 2-1. On Thursday in Group B, Team Spirit will face HEROIC in a winners match, w...
Cavs G Donovan Mitchell to miss Game 5 vs. Celtics
Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell will miss Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series on Thursday with the Boston Celtics due to a left calf strain. ,Mitchell also missed Game 4 on Monday, which the Cavaliers lost, 109-102. Cleveland trails 3-1 in the best-of-seven series. ,Mitc...
Report: Cavs G Donovan Mitchell to miss Game 5 vs. Celtics
Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell is expected to sit out Wednesday's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the host Boston Celtics, The Athletic reported.,Mitchell, officially listed as questionable, also missed Game 4 with a left calf strain. The Cavaliers dropped ...