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Clemson dismisses freshman RB Marquise Henderson
Clemson dismissed freshman running back Marquise Henderson from the program on Thursday.,"We wish him the best as he moves forward," a team spokesperson said. No reason was provided.,The 5-foot-10, 170-pound Henderson was a four-star recruit in the Tigers' 2025 recruiting class out of Honea Path, S....
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe hospitalized with acute gastroenteritis
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is undergoing treatment for acute gastroenteritis at a hospital, the club announced Thursday.,Mbappe, 26, will "undergo a series of tests and follow the appropriate course of treatment," Real Madrid said.,The French international sat out Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with ...
Williams boss James Vowles signs long-term extension
Williams Racing announced a long-term extension Thursday for team principal James Vowles.,Vowles, 45, joined Williams in 2023 following an unprecedented run of success at Mercedes.,Following a ninth-place finish in 2024, the Williams team has climbed to fifth through 10 races this season.,"He has sp...
Stars sign F Matt Duchene to 4-year, $18M contract
Pending unrestricted free agent forward Matt Duchene re-signed with the Dallas Stars on Thursday on a four-year, $18 million contract.,Duchene, who would have been an unrestricted free agent on July 1, recorded a team-leading 82 points (30 goals, career-high 52 assists) in 82 games last season. He a...
2-time Wimbledon champ Petra Kvitova to retire after U.S. Open
Two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova plans to retire from professional tennis at the end of the season.,Kvitova, 35, announced her intentions Thursday on both Instagram and X., ,"I've been privileged to reach incredible heights over the past 19 years since becoming a professional tennis player,...
Yankees place RHP Yerry de los Santos (elbow) on IL
The New York Yankees placed reliever Yerry de los Santos on the 15-day injured list Thursday with right elbow discomfort.,The 27-year-old right-hander has no decisions and a 1.80 ERA in 14 relief appearances in his first season in the Bronx.,de los Santos retired one batter and allowed one hit and o...
Senators F Fabian Zetterlund signs 3-year contract
Restricted free agent forward Fabian Zetterlund signed a three-year, $12.825 million contract with the Ottawa Senators on Thursday.,Zetterlund recorded 41 points (19 goals, 22 assists) in 84 games split last season with the San Jose Sharks and Senators. ,Ottawa acquired the 25-year-old Swede along w...
Former Jets, Ravens LB C.J. Mosley announces retirement
Five-time Pro Bowl linebacker C.J. Mosley announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, his 33rd birthday.,Mosley had been a free agent since being released by the New York Jets on March 12.,He recorded 17 tackles in four games (three starts) during a 2024 season in which he was hampered by a t...
Astros ride high-powered offense into finale vs. A's
The Houston Astros are finding Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, Calif., much to their liking.,Houston has racked up 24 runs, 35 hits and eight homers over the past two games. The Astros will aim to do more damage on Thursday night when they finish a four-game series against the Athletics in th...
Padres turn to Ryan Bergert in bid to avert sweep by Dodgers
After making three strong starts in succession, San Diego Padres rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert will get the biggest test of his young career when he pitches on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night.,Adding to the responsibility is that Bergert, 25, will try to avoid a four-ga...
Phillies' Bryson Stott finding his swing entering finale vs. Marlins
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott is optimistic that his June swoon is nearing an end following a string of encouraging at-bats.,Stott will look to build on a successful night when the visiting Phillies conclude a four-game series against the Miami Marlins on Thursday.,Philadelphia h...
Focus turns to pitchers after Orioles, Rays engage in 20-run slugfest
After flexing their offensive muscle in their showdown Wednesday night, the Baltimore Orioles and host Tampa Bay Rays actually have reason to feel confident with their starting pitchers on Thursday night in the finale of their four-game series.,Baltimore's Charlie Morton (3-7, 6.05 ERA) will get the...
Braves go for sweep of suddenly skidding Mets
The Atlanta Braves will send Spencer Strider to the mound on Thursday when they go for a three-game sweep of the visiting New York Mets.,The Braves have won five of their past six games. New York is riding a season-long five-game losing streak and has seen its lead in the National League East shrink...
Kevin Gausman aims to complete Jays' sweep of Diamondbacks
The Toronto Blue Jays will send right-hander Kevin Gausman to the mound on Thursday afternoon as they go for a three-game sweep of the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.,Gausman (5-5, 4.08 ERA) is 6-1 with a 2.22 ERA in nine career games (eight starts) against the Diamondbacks but has not faced them sin...
Despite quiet bats, Guardians in position to sweep Giants
The Cleveland Guardians will look to complete their first three-game sweep since April when they wrap up an interleague series against the host San Francisco Giants on Thursday afternoon.,The Guardians have made the most of 13 total hits in the first two games of the set, getting a key home run from...
Cubs' Jameson Taillon looks to stay strong in clash vs. Brewers
Right-hander Jameson Taillon will try to win his sixth consecutive start on Thursday afternoon when the Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers in the finale of a shortened series.,The two teams had their game on Wednesday night postponed because of rain. It will be made up as part of a day-night do...
Royals look to finish road sweep of Rangers
The Kansas City Royals will look for a sweep of their three-game series with Texas when they clash with the Rangers on Thursday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.,The Royals will send Michael Wacha (3-6, 3.38 ERA) to the mound to start. The Rangers will go with fellow right-hander Shawn Armstrong (2-1, ...
Angels eye first-ever four-game road sweep of Yankees
The New York Yankees are experiencing massive struggles at the plate and difficult results against the Los Angeles Angels just like they did in the early 2000s.,The Yankees will attempt to avert a four-game sweep and stop their season-worst six-game losing streak on Thursday afternoon when they host...
Streaking Reds pursue series sweep of skidding Twins
Matt McLain and the surging Cincinnati Reds will look to complete a three-game series sweep when they host the Minnesota Twins in a Thursday matinee.,The Reds won their fourth straight and ninth in 11 games on Wednesday, defeating the Twins 4-2 in a contest that ended in the bottom of the sixth inni...
Three rookie starters set to pitch in White Sox-Cards twin bill
As the Chicago White Sox praise the prowess of a budding duo of rookie catchers, the St. Louis Cardinals are especially keen on the recent efforts of their one-time backstop.,A rainout of the scheduled Wednesday game between the Cardinals and host White Sox offered the opportunity for players to res...