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Padres, Diamondbacks clash in key NL West series
It has taken almost half a season, but the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks will finally get a good look at each other when they meet in a three-game weekend series in Arizona.,The D-backs enter on a high note after hitting seven homers in a three-game sweep of Seattle. They have won seven ...

G Zakai Zeigler denied fifth season at Tennessee
A Tennessee federal judge rejected Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler's request for a preliminary injunction on Thursday after he sued the NCAA last month for a fifth year of eligibility.,The injunction could have let Zeigler, the Volunteers' all-time assist and steals leader, take the court while his la...

Spurs appoint Thomas Frank as new head coach
English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur named former Brentford manager Thomas Frank as its new head coach on Thursday.,Frank signed a three-year contract to become the 13th manager in club history.,Frank, 51, replaces Ange Postecoglou, who was fired on June 6, 16 days after he piloted Spurs to...

Report: Lakers F Dorian Finney-Smith has ankle surgery
Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith had surgery on his left ankle and is expected to be ready for fall training camp for next season, ESPN reported on Thursday.,Finney-Smith, 32, has played through the lingering injury for several years, according to the report, and the surgery will make ...

Rockies plan to active LHP Austin Gomber for Sunday start
The Colorado Rockies plan to activate interim left-hander Austin Gomber, who has not played this season due to left shoulder soreness, and start him on Sunday at Atlanta, manager Warren Schaeffer said on Thursday.,Gomber, 31, is on the 60-day injured list after making just one appearance in spring t...

Sky look for defensive answers in Atlanta
The Atlanta Dream will look to continue their strong play at home on Friday when they host the Chicago Sky and the league's worst defense in a WNBA Commissioner's Cup tilt.,Atlanta (6-3) enters play as winner in five of its last six games and has won three of four at home this season. After seeing t...

Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander determined to 'suck it up,' attack in Game 4
INDIANAPOLIS -- Physical and fast was the Pacers' defensive approach in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, and more of the same is coming until Shai Gilgeous-Alexander proves he and the Thunder can handle it.,"You got to suck it up. There's a maximum four games left in the season," Gilgeous-Alexander said Th...

Pacers, Thunder stick with same approaches for Game 4
The Oklahoma City Thunder aren't panicking.,The Indiana Pacers aren't taking anything for granted.,Heading into Friday's Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Indianapolis, the teams say they're not changing much about the approaches that have worked for them.,The Pacers lead the best-of-seven series 2-1 -- a...

Mets' Kodai Sengai sustains strained hamstring in win over Nationals
Kodai Senga allowed one hit in 5 2/3 scoreless innings before exiting with a strained hamstring Thursday afternoon as the New York Mets extended their home-winning streak over the Washington Nationals to 10 games by holding on for a 4-3 victory. The injury is sending Senga to the injured list, and h...

Blazing hot Fire offense out for revenge on Nashville SC
Fresh off a dominant offensive performance, the Chicago Fire bid to exact revenge from an early-season shellacking when they host Nashville SC on Saturday night.,The Fire (7-5-4, 25 points) benefited from Tom Barlow's first career hat trick to post a 7-1 romp over host D.C. United last Saturday. ,Ma...

Mets P Kodai Senga (hamstring) headed for injured list
New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga exited Thursday's 4-3 win against the visiting Washington Nationals with a strained right hamstring.,Manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed after the game that the major leagues' ERA leader is headed for the 15-day injured list. Senga will have an MRI on Friday t...

Cardinals reinforce bullpen with RHP Andre Granillo
The St. Louis Cardinals selected the contract of right-hander Andre Granillo and recalled outfielder Michael Siani from Triple-A Memphis on Thursday.,In corresponding moves, right-hander Chris Roycroft was optioned and outfielder Ryan Vilade was designated for assignment.,Granillo, 25, is set to mak...

Mets' Kodai Sengai sustains apparent leg injury in win over Nationals
Kodai Senga allowed one hit in 5 2/3 scoreless innings before exiting with an apparent right leg injury Thursday afternoon as the New York Mets extended their home-winning streak over the Washington Nationals to 10 games by holding on for a 4-3 victory.,Senga (7-3) allowed a clean single to James Wo...

Tigers add LHP Matt Gage, option RHP Beau Brieske
The American League-leading Detroit Tigers recalled left-hander Matt Gage on Thursday, while right-hander Beau Brieske was optioned to Triple-A Toledo.,To make room on the 40-man roster, right-hander Jackson Jobe (elbow) was moved to the 60-day injured list. The rookie reportedly is headed for Tommy...

Streaking Chanticleers, newcomer Murray State add underdog vibe to CWS
For more than a decade, Coastal Carolina is more aptly defined as dominant than underdogs. Considering the 2016 national champions last lost nearly five weeks -- and 23 games -- ago, the Chanticleers are no surprise at the 2025 College World Series.,No. 3-ranked Arkansas takes on No. 6 LSU in a heav...

Mets P Kodai Senga exits with apparent leg injury
New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga exited Thursday's game against the visiting Washington Nationals because of an apparent right leg injury.,With one out in the sixth, Senga raced over to cover first base on a grounder by CJ Abrams. First baseman Pete Alonso fielded the ball but made a high ...

Patrick Reed makes fourth albatross in U.S. Open history
OAKMONT, Pa. -- With two swings on a 621-yard hole, Patrick Reed leapt into contention at Oakmont Country Club by making the fourth albatross in U.S. Open recorded history.,At the par-5 fourth hole, Reed's drive settled on the left side of the fairway, next to Oakmont's famed "church pews" bunker an...

USMNT standout Michael Bradley named Red Bulls II coach
Longtime U.S. midfielder Michael Bradley was named the head coach of MLS NEXT Pro side New York Red Bulls II on Thursday.,It is the first head coaching position for Bradley, 37, who worked on his father Bob Bradley's coaching staff with the Norwegian club Stabaek from 2023-24.,Bradley will replace I...

First-place Whitecaps begin road stretch with visit to Crew
The Vancouver Whitecaps will rely on their depth to get through a difficult stretch that begins Saturday on the road against the Columbus Crew.,The Whitecaps (10-1-5, 35 points) are minus standouts Sebastian Berhalter and Brian White among several players with their national teams. They also had to ...

Patriots to unveil Tom Brady statue on Aug. 8
The New England Patriots will unveil a statue of quarterback Tom Brady outside of Gillette Stadium before their Aug. 8 preseason game against the Washington Commanders.,The team announced the details on Thursday, since June 12 is known as "Tom Brady Day" in Patriots territory because the date also c...