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Merrill Kelly, Ildemaro Vargas lead D-backs over Mets
Ildemaro Vargas had a two-run single, Merrill Kelly delivered his most effective start of the season and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 2-1 to even the three-game series in Phoenix on Saturday.,Kelly (2-3) gave up one run on three hits in seven innings in his fifth start since retur...

Alex Fitzpatrick takes lead at Truist Championship
England's Alex Fitzpatrick shot 7-under-par 64 to take the lead through three rounds of the Truist Championship on Saturday in Charlotte.,He's at 14-under 199 with a one-shot lead on Norway's Kristoffer Reitan, who posted a bogey-free 64, and a two-shot edge on Cameron Young, who recorded a 63.,It w...

Top half of Athletics' order rolls versus O's
Brent Rooker hit a three-run homer and the Athletics won their third game in a row by defeating the host Baltimore Orioles 6-2 on Saturday.,Aaron Civale (4-1) had his third consecutive strong start, pitching five scoreless innings despite allowing six hits and three walks. He struck out six.,Hogan H...

Astros place LHP Bennett Sousa (elbow) on injured list
The Houston Astros placed left-hander Bennett Sousa on the 15-day injured list Saturday and recalled right-hander Jayden Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land.,Sousa is dealing with left elbow inflammation and his IL move is retroactive to Wednesday.,Sousa, 31, has an 8.10 ERA in five relief appearances t...

D-backs hope prospect Ryan Waldschmidt can provide spark vs. Mets
The Arizona Diamondbacks believe they took a step toward addressing a slumbering offense when they promoted top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt from Triple-A Reno on Friday.,Five-year veteran Alek Thomas, whose .181 batting average typified the D-backs' sputtering start, was designated for assignment in a...
College Basketball Teams That Won the Transfer Portal This Offseason
Louisville, Indiana and Providence made major upgrades through the college basketball transfer portal heading into the 2026 season....
UFC 328 Predictions and Best Bets for Chimaev vs. Strickland
UFC 328 features a heated middleweight title fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland along with several betting picks and predictions....
NBA Teams That Need the No. 1 Pick Most in the 2026 Draft Lottery
The NBA Draft Lottery could reshape several struggling franchises, including the Kings, Nets, Bulls, Grizzlies and Warriors....

Zack Gelof, A's heating up ahead of rematch vs. Orioles
The Athletics have put together only one stretch of more than two consecutive wins this season, but they'll try for a third straight victory when they visit the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday afternoon.,More players are starting to make regular contributions for the A's. One of those is outfielder Za...

Mets outlast D-backs in 10 innings to extend hot streak
Mark Vientos and Carson Benge had RBI doubles in a two-run 10th inning and the New York Mets won their fourth game in the past five with a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Friday.,Vientos doubled on the first pitch he saw from Kevin Ginkel (1-2) to score the automatic runner i...

Mets outlast D-backs in 10th for fourth win in last 5 games
Mark Vientos and Carson Benge had RBI doubles in a two-run 10th and the New York Mets won their fourth game in the last five with a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Friday.,Vientos doubled on the first pitch he saw from Kevin Ginkel (1-2) to score the automatic runner in the 1...

Six A's hurlers combine for 4-hitter against Orioles
Nick Kurtz roped a tiebreaking two-run triple in the fifth inning and the Athletics held on to beat the host Baltimore Orioles 4-3 Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.,Six Athletics pitchers combined for a four-hitter while Jacob Wilson joined Kurtz with two hits. The Athletics have wo...

Sungjae Im moves in front, seeks signature win at Truist Championship
Sungjae Im made three birdies on the back nine and squeaked in front halfway through the Truist Championship on Friday in Charlotte.,Im posted a steady 2-under-par 69 at Quail Hollow Club to get to 9-under 133 and earn a one-shot edge over Englishman Tommy Fleetwood, who posted his second straight 6...

UFC 328: Khamzat Chimaev heavy favorite vs. Sean Strickland
UFC 328 will be headlined by Khamzat Chimaev making his first defense as the middleweight champion against former champion Sean Strickland at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Saturday night.,Chimaev will enter as the heavy favorite, with his odds shifting from -525 to -550 at BetMGM by Frida...

Reports: Jets sign RB Breece Hall to 3-year, $45.75M extension
The Jets stayed true to their commitment to keep Breece Hall in New York, signing the running back to a three-year deal, according to multiple reports Friday.,The deal is worth a total of $45.75 million with an annual payout of $15.25 million, making him the third-highest paid player at his position...

Darryn Peterson: Creatine led to cramping at Kansas
Top NBA draft prospect Darryn Peterson says high doses of creatine led to his repeated cramping issues at Kansas.,The 19-year-old guard told ESPN this week that doctors diagnosed the cause after a round of bloodwork.,Peterson, a potential No. 1 pick in June's draft, missed 11 of the Jayhawks' 35 gam...

Former Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke retires
Journeyman NFL quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who started 24 games for Washington from 2021-22, announced his retirement after a seven-year career.,"Many ups and downs throughout the years, but the ups outweigh the downs tenfold," Heinicke wrote Thursday on Instagram. "Never in my wildest dreams did I...
NHL Picks Today: Best Bets for Golden Knights vs. Ducks and Canadiens vs. Sabres
These are our top NHL Playoffs betting picks for Friday May 8th. ...
Friday MLB Best Bets: Why the Giants and Dodgers Have Value
Friday’s MLB betting card features two F5 picks, including Robbie Ray and the Giants against the Pirates and the Dodgers facing the Braves....

D-backs eager to ignite offense in opener vs. Mets
These days, the Arizona Diamondbacks' offense is mirroring the desert climate of the team's home: dry.,The Diamondbacks have lost six of their past seven games. They've scored just 12 total runs in those losses and have been shut out twice. ,They'll aim to get it back on track Friday night when they...