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Is Devin Williams Down to His Last Out as New York Yankees Closer?
Devin Williams is learning what it takes to close games in New York, where the ninth inning comes with pressure unlike anywhere else....
Dodgers look to bullpen in clash vs. Sandy Alcantara, Marlins
The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to revive some of their bullpen magic from the 2024 postseason when they host the Miami Marlins in the middle contest of a three-game series on Tuesday night.,The Dodgers will use their relievers to cover nine innings in a return to the postseason strategy that ralli...
Reports: 49ers' George Kittle agrees to 4-year extension
San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle has agreed to terms on a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension -- according to multiple reports -- making him the NFL's highest-paid tight end.,Forty million dollars of that contract reportedly is guaranteed for Kittle, who now is under contract with San ...
With familiar faces back, Braves take on Rockies again
The Atlanta Braves haven't reached the World Series since winning it in 2021, but they're trying to recapture the magic of that season with the return of pitcher Ian Anderson and outfielder Eddie Rosario.,Atlanta brought back two key members of that title run this week in time to open a three-game s...
Astros turn to Ryan Gusto in bid for series win vs. Tigers
The Houston bullpen entered this three-game series with the Detroit Tigers leading the American League with a 2.64 ERA, and when the need arose to protect a slim margin, Astros relievers again answered the bell.,Aside from reliever Kaleb Ort, who allowed a two-run home run to Detroit's Riley Greene ...
Jacob Lopez set to oppose Rangers in first A's start
The Athletics keep finding ways to win close games against the Texas Rangers, and they will look to continue that trend on Tuesday in the second contest of a four-game series in Arlington, Texas.,Texas will send right hander Jacob deGrom (0-1, 3.33 ERA) to the mound to begin the game while the Athle...
Diamondbacks look to shut down explosive Mets
Brandon Nimmo knows the New York Mets could have completed a four-game sweep of the Washington Nationals on Monday afternoon.,But salvaging a split in telling fashion almost was as satisfying for Nimmo and the Mets, who will look to build on Monday's offensive outburst when they return home Tuesday ...
Reds look to again take advantage of Cardinals' road woes
Noelvi Marte and the Cincinnati Reds will look to continue their roll Tuesday night when they host the St. Louis Cardinals in the second game of a four-game series.,Marte went 1-for-2 with an RBI triple and two walks on Monday in the Reds' 3-1 series-opening victory. Cincinnati has won a season-best...
Kyle Gibson returns to Orioles for matchup vs. Yankees
The Baltimore Orioles are taking a turn toward the past for their Tuesday night game against the visiting New York Yankees.,Veteran right-hander Kyle Gibson will be on the mound for his first major league outing of the season. He spent 2023 with the Orioles, winning a career-high 15 games, before go...
After humiliating loss, Nats face Phillies ace Zack Wheeler
The Washington Nationals enter their Tuesday series opener in Philadelphia on the heels of a humbling defeat, and they will be challenged to get back on track as they face Phillies ace Zack Wheeler.,Washington won two of three against the New York Mets over the weekend before absorbing a 19-5 setbac...
Guardians hope Tanner Bibee can maintain mastery of Twins
The Cleveland Guardians have been unbeatable against the Minnesota Twins of late with Tanner Bibee on the mound.,The right-hander will try to end the Guardians' three-game overall losing streak when he faces the visiting Twins on Tuesday. Minnesota has won four in a row and six of its past seven.,In...
Reports: Shaquille O'Neal set to be Sac State's basketball GM
Sacramento State couldn't have found a bigger general manager for its basketball program -- literally.,Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal is set to take on the job without pay, ESPN and the Sacramento Bee reported Monday.,The 7-foot-1 superstar already had a connection with the school: His so...
Texas strengthens No. 1 grip with Texas A&M sweep
The Texas Longhorns remained No. 1 in the nation in the D1Baseball Top 25 on Monday after completing a sweep over rival Texas A&M.,Texas (37-5) improved to 19-2 in the SEC, where the Longhorns now holed a five-game lead over Arkansas and LSU, which are tied for second place in the conference.,Meanwh...
Trump administration orders Penn to erase transgender swimmer's records
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights ruled Monday that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX guarantees against sex discrimination when it allowed a transgender woman to compete on its women's swimming team.,The university was found to have denied "women equal opport...
USC recruit Alijah Arenas has ‘no major injuries’ after crash
Southern California basketball recruit Alijah Arenas did not suffer major injuries in a fiery single-car crash last week and is set to be released from the hospital soon, according to his father's podcast.,Arenas is the son of three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, and one of his podcast co-hosts o...
Dodgers put Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) on injured list
The Los Angeles Dodgers put starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow on the 15-day injured list Monday, one day after he lasted just one inning before being pulled with right shoulder discomfort.,The Dodgers said Glasnow was diagnosed with shoulder inflammation. The team recalled right-hander Noah Davis from ...
Orioles build early four-run lead, hold off Yankees
Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run homer, Tomoyuki Sugano struck out eight in five shutout innings and the Baltimore Orioles held on to defeat the visiting New York Yankees 4-3 on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.,Cedric Mullins, a day after sitting out because of illness, and Ramon Laureano bo...
Nuggets, buoyed by dramatic dunk, seek series edge on Clippers
Denver pulled off a stunning win Saturday to regain home-court advantage in its Western Conference quarterfinal series with the Los Angeles Clippers, and now the Nuggets try to grab control in Game 5 on Tuesday night.,Aaron Gordon's slam to beat the clock -- the first walk-off dunk in NBA playoff hi...
Jorge Polanco on fire as Mariners open two-game set vs. Angels
The last time the Seattle Mariners had back-to-back American League players of the week came in 1998, when Alex Rodriguez and Ken Griffey Jr. accomplished the feat.,That might be the only time Dylan Moore and Jorge Polanco will be mentioned in the same category as those stars, but they'll take it.,P...
Reports: LB/S Isaiah Simmons signs with Packers
With the NFL draft in the rearview mirror, the Green Bay Packers signed free agent linebacker/safety Isaiah Simmons to a one-year contract on Monday, according to multiple reports.,Simmons reportedly visited the Packers two weeks ago. On Sunday, Simmons posted a mouse trap with a piece of cheese on ...