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Slumping Blue Jays again turn to RHP Dylan Cease against Angels
The Toronto Blue Jays need a repeat of the result from the last time Dylan Cease opposed the Los Angeles Angels.,The Blue Jays open a six-game homestand Friday night against the Angels in a four-game losing streak after a 2-5 road trip.,In his start against the host Angels on April 20, Cease (2-1, 3...
President Trump on high World Cup ticket prices: 'I wouldn't pay it either'
President Donald Trump is the latest person to take a shot at the sky-high World Cup ticket prices, saying he wouldn't pay $1,000 to watch the United States play against Paraguay on June 12 in Los Angeles.,Trump said he was unaware of the prices soccer fans are being asked to pay to watch a group-pl...
Report: Netflix to air Rams-49ers game from Australia
Netflix will bring football fans Down Under when it broadcasts the first ever NFL game from Australia in September, The Athletic reported Thursday.,The Los Angeles Rams are set to be the home team in a game against the San Francisco 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday, Sept. 10.,The ga...
A's reinstate C Shea Langeliers, DFA C Austin Wynns
Veteran catcher Austin Wynns was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Thursday after catcher Shea Langeliers was reinstated from the paternity list.,The A's will retain catcher Jonah Heim, who was acquired from the Atlanta Braves on Monday when Langeliers went on the paternity list.,Wynns, ...
Hornets sign Charles Lee to extension after 25-win improvement
Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee signed a contract extension on Thursday.,Terms of the deal were not announced by the team.,Lee, 41, enjoyed a 25-win improvement in his second season with the Hornets. Charlotte won 28 of its last 38 games to finish the 2025-26 season with a 44-38 record. The...
U.S. MF Johnny Cardoso sprains ankle 5 weeks before World Cup
U.S. midfielder Johnny Cardoso is dealing with a "high-grade" sprain in his right ankle just five weeks before the World Cup, Atletico Madrid announced on Thursday.,"He will undergo physiotherapy and rehabilitation sessions in the gym, and the progress of his recovery will determine his return to co...
Norris Trophy finalists: Cale Makar, Rasmus Dahlin, Zach Werenski
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was named a Norris Trophy finalist for the sixth consecutive season on Thursday.,A two-time winner of the award (2021-22, 2024-25), Makar is joined by Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin and Columbus Blue Jackets star Zach Werenski as finalists.,The award is...
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Brandon Marsh, Phillies eager to continue torrid play in clash vs. A's
When the Philadelphia Phillies were 9-19, it seemed as if nothing was going their way.,The rejuvenated Phillies are happy to have some luck on their side as they head into Thursday night's home game against the Athletics.,Since Don Mattingly replaced Rob Thomson as Philadelphia's manager, the team i...
Mets shoot for sweep of weather-interrupted series at Colorado
Thursday was scheduled to be an off day for the New York Mets and Colorado Rockies, but the weather had a different plan.,Rain postponed the teams' Tuesday game, and a snowstorm that dropped 5.8 inches pushed back the first pitch several hours on Wednesday. The Mets and Rockies will conclude the ser...
Mets display power in handing Rockies sixth straight loss
Marcus Semien had four hits, including a home run, Juan Soto led off the game with a homer, and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 in Denver on Wednesday night.,MJ Melendez, Bo Bichette, Carson Benge, Brett Baty and Francisco Alvarez had two hits apiece, Freddy Peralta (2-3) scattered ...
Phillies' 4-run eighth fuels rally past Athletics
Edmundo Sosa delivered a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to notch a 6-3 victory over the visiting Athletics on Wednesday.,Brandon Marsh had three hits and an RBI for Philadelphia, which improved to 8-1 under interim manager Don Mattingly. Adolis Garc...
FIFA president says World Cup ticket prices in line with U.S. market
As World Cup ticket prices continue to be debated, FIFA president Gianni Infantino declared they are in line with most American sporting events., ,FIFA has come under fire for the cost of tickets to the quadrennial tournament that starts June 11 in the United States, Mexico and Canada, but Infantino...
Struggling Cavs might be without Sam Merrill (hamstring) for Game 2 vs. Pistons
The Cleveland Cavaliers may play Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Thursday night without one of their most important floor spacers.,Reserve guard Sam Merrill underwent an MRI exam on Wednesday after sustaining a left hamstring injury during Cleveland's 111-101 loss to the host Detroit ...
Report: Tigers fired Gabe Alvarez over harassment claim
The Detroit Tigers fired Triple-A manager Gabe Alvarez after an investigation into alleged harassment claims by a female employee, The Athletic reported Wednesday.,The Tigers announced Tuesday that Alvarez's contract had been terminated due to an undisclosed "violation of club policy.",Alvarez, 52, ...
Tigers place 2B Gleyber Torres (oblique) on 10-day IL
The Detroit Tigers placed three-time All-Star second baseman Gleyber Torres on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left oblique strain.,Torres, 29, had progressed in recent days but continued to feel pain while swinging. He was unable to serve as a pinch hitter, leading the Tigers to put him on...
Detroit lands PWHL expansion team in 2026-27
Hockeytown is getting a franchise in the Professional Women's Hockey League.,On Wednesday, the league designated Detroit as a PWHL city beginning with the 2026-27 season. As many as three more teams could be added to the current eight-team league before the next season starts.,The selection of the M...
MLB Panic Meter: Mets, Red Sox, Angels Among Biggest Early Concerns
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