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Atlanta's Spencer Schwellenbach tosses complete game in win over Brewers
Spencer Schwellenbach threw the first complete game of his career and Ronald Acuna Jr. went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs to help the visiting Atlanta Braves post a 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon.,Schwellenbach (5-4) allowed just two earned runs on five hits whi...
Twins claim LHP Joey Wentz off waivers from Pirates
The Minnesota Twins claimed left-hander Joey Wentz off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.,Wentz, 27, went 2-1 this season with a 4.15 ERA in 19 relief appearances with the Pirates. ,A first-round pick by the Atlanta Braves in 2016, Wentz is 8-18 with a 5.40 ERA 97 games (26 starts) wi...
Panthers prepared for Oilers' best in crucial Game 4
The Edmonton Oilers showed their disdain for losing with some late-game antics in Monday's Game 3 loss to the Florida Panthers.,Now, the Oilers must find a way to turn their angst into a victory or risk falling into a dangerously deep hole when they resume the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday in Sunris...
Report: Commanders sign S Jeremy Reaves to extension
The Washington Commanders signed special teams standout Jeremy Reaves to a one-year extension, NFL Network reported Wednesday.,The 28-year-old safety is entering his eighth season in the nation's capital, a tenure highlighted by Pro Bowl and All-Pro first-team selections in 2022.,The extension keeps...
Broncos announced signing of RB J.K. Dobbins
The Denver Broncos officially announced the signing of free agent running back J.K. Dobbins on Wednesday.,Terms were not disclosed but multiple reports on Tuesday said it was a one-year deal worth $5.25 million.,Dobbins, 26, remains in the AFC West coming off his best season in 2024 with the Los Ang...
Report: Suns weighing Kevin Durant trade options
The Phoenix Suns are actively working with Kevin Durant's business partner to weigh trade options, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The Suns and Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman have met "multiple times" in the past week to discuss potential destinations for the future Hall of Famer, per the report.,Teams that ha...
USGA commissioner on golf ball rollback: ‘We’re full speed ahead’
Despite opposition from professional players, USGA commissioner Mike Whan said Wednesday that the governing body is "full speed ahead" on its plan to "roll back" the golf ball.,Whan spoke with reporters at Oakmont Country Club outside Pittsburgh ahead of the first round of the U.S. Open on Thursday....
WTA to protect players' rankings during fertility treatments
The WTA, the governing body of women's tennis, is putting into place a rule that will protect a player's ranking should she choose to undergo a fertility procedure.,The Fertility Protection Special Entry Ranking Rule, as it is formally called, means players who need to take time off the tour for pro...
Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. 'fine' after injury scare
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. is "fine" after he absorbed a hard fall during practice at minicamp, head coach Liam Coen said Wednesday.,Thomas appeared to injure his shoulder following a collision with cornerback Tyson Campbell during team drills. Thomas exited the field with t...
Celtics' Jaylen Brown has knee surgery, expects to return by training camp
Boston Celtics star swingman Jaylen Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday.,Per the Celtics, Brown is expected to be ready to participate in training camp without limitation.,Brown, 28, finished the playoffs with a partially torn meniscus, ESPN reported.,He averaged 22.1 po...
Eagles RB Saquon Barkley leads NFL in retail sales
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley hurdled to the top of the NFL's year-end list for retail sales, the NFLPA announced on Wednesday.,The Super Bowl LIX champion and 2024 NFL rushing leader became the first running back since 2017 to finish No. 1 on the chart, which tracked the sales of ...
Avalanche's Cale Makar wins second Norris Trophy
Colorado Avalanche offensive-minded defenseman Cale Makar is the recipient of the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the second time in his career, the NHL announced Wednesday.,The award is presented "to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the po...
U.S. Open purse remains at $21.5 million
The USGA kept the prize fund for this week's U.S. Open at $21.5 million, on par with the 2024 championship.,The U.S. Open remains the major championship with the most lucrative purse. The Masters raised its prize pool to $21 million in April, the PGA Championship was at $19 million and the most rece...
Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll (hand) to return for Canadian GP
Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll will drive in his home-nation race, the Canadian Grand Prix, this weekend after undergoing a procedure to treat pain in his hand and wrist.,Stroll, 26, missed the Spanish Grand Prix on June 1.,The pain is believed to have stemmed from a 2023 medical procedure that wa...
Reports: Ducks closing in on acquiring Chris Kreider from Rangers
The Anaheim Ducks are in advanced talks in their bid to acquire veteran forward Chris Kreider from the New York Rangers, the Daily Faceoff reported.,Per the report, there was "mutual interest" between the teams and the "framework of a deal in place.",Kreider, 34, is entering the sixth season of a se...
Ex-Knicks coach says goodbye as team struggles to replace him
As the New York Knicks continue to hit roadblocks in their hunt for a head coach, the one they fired last week bid farewell to the team and fans on Wednesday.,Tom Thibodeau said his goodbyes in a full-page advertisement he took out in The New York Times, reflecting on his five seasons as head coach....
Chargers' Jim Harbaugh had cardiac ablation, hip surgery
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said he's in top shape after undergoing cardiac ablation and hip replacement surgery in the offseason.,"The doctors can't find anything wrong with me. A-grade," Harbaugh said Tuesday.,Harbaugh, 61, said in mid-October that he previously underwent ablation...
Colorado coach Deion Sanders: 'Everything is OK'
Colorado coach Deion Sanders declared "everything is OK and will continue to be so" in a socal media statement responding to concerns about a possible health issue. ,Sanders did not appear at a scheduled speaking engagement and was away from the Boulder campus at his Texas estate according to one of...
Tiger Woods offers advice to golfers ahead of U.S. Open
Tiger Woods knows a thing or two about what it takes to win the U.S. Open.,After all, Woods followed up his first U.S. Open title in 2000 by winning the event in both 2002 and 2008.,While the 15-time major champion will not be teeing off at the 125th U.S. Open on Thursday, he did offer some helpful ...
Robbie Ray, battle-tested Giants take aim at lowly Rockies
The San Francisco Giants apparently are more comfortable with nail-biters than blowouts.,San Francisco is setting the pace in the majors with 29 one-run games and played in its eighth straight such contest Tuesday night, winning 6-5 over the Colorado Rockies in dramatic fashion in Denver.,The Giants...