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Reports: NFL investigating prank call to Shedeur Sanders
The NFL is investigating Friday's prank call to Shedeur Sanders that purported the rookie quarterback would be drafted by the New Orleans Saints with the 40th overall pick, according to reports.,A brief video posted on social media showed Sanders taking a call from someone claiming to be Saints gene...
Marlins demote struggling RHP Connor Gillispie to Triple-A
The Miami Marlins optioned starting pitcher Connor Gillispie to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday and promoted fellow right-hander Luarbert Arias to take his place on the active roster.,Gillispie, 27, posted a 0-3 record with an 8.65 ERA in six starts this season. ,That includes Saturday's start at Se...
Gabriel Landeskog, Avalanche hit road for Game 5 vs. Stars
When the Colorado Avalanche return to the road for Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round series against the Dallas Stars on Monday, they'll have their captain in the lineup this time around.,Gabriel Landeskog returned after a nearly three-year absence to play in Game 3 in Denver. Then he to...
Duke freshman center Khaman Maluach declares for NBA draft
Now all three of Duke's superb freshmen have declared for the 2025 NBA Draft.,Following in the footsteps of Kon Knueppel and national Player of the Year Cooper Flagg, 7-foot-2 center Khaman Maluach made his move official Sunday when Duke announced the news via social media.,The South Sudan native, w...
Report: Panthers reach deal with Muhsin 'Moose' Muhammad III
The Carolina Panthers agreed to sign wide receiver Muhsin "Moose" Muhammad III as an undrafted free agent, NFL Network reported on Sunday.,If that name sounds familiar, well, it should. ,Muhsin Muhammad, his father, ranks second in the franchise's history in catches (696), receiving yards (9,255) an...
Lightning bring restored belief to Game 4 vs. Panthers
Suddenly, the Tampa Bay Lightning are feeling more alive.,Make no mistake -- the Florida Panthers still lead this Eastern Conference first-round series 2-1. And the Panthers -- the reigning Stanley Cup champions -- will be at home for Game 4 on Monday night in Sunrise, Fla. But no team has yet to wi...
Yankees' Devin Williams out of closer role ahead of DH with Jays
The New York Yankees removed Devin Williams from the team's closer role prior to the start of Sunday's doubleheader against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays,"For right now, I'm going to take him out of that role," manager Aaron Boone said of Williams, who has an 11.25 ERA in 10 games and has surrender...
Yankees remove Devin Williams from closer role 'for right now'
Devin Williams, the Yankees' struggling reliever, temporarily has been removed from the team's closer role, manager Aaron Boone said Sunday in advance of his New York's doubleheader with the Toronto Blue Jays.,"For right now, I'm going to take him out of that role," Boone said of Williams, who has a...
Pistons C Isaiah Stewart (knee) out for Game 4 vs. Knicks
Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart will sit out his third straight contest on Sunday when he misses Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the visiting New York Knicks due to right knee inflammation.,Stewart, who originally was questionable to play on Sunday, is listed as out...
2026 NFL Draft: 36 prospects to watch
That's a wrap on the 2025 NFL Draft. For scouting departments and general managers across the league, the mindset is "on to 2026.",Maybe the March for Arch will be fruitful, bringing fortune to an NFL team that flops early and never recovers in 2025.,Arch Manning is the No. 1-ranked player projected...
Phillies P Aaron Nola still looking for first win in clash vs. Cubs
The Philadelphia Phillies were starving for a victory before feasting on the Chicago Cubs' pitching on Saturday.,Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola also is hungry for a win, and he'll look for his first of the season on Sunday night in the rubber match of a three-game series in Chicago.,"It's frustrat...
Mariners' Logan Evans excited for MLB debut vs. Marlins
When Logan Evans walked into the home clubhouse at T-Mobile Park for the first time Saturday afternoon, he was greeted by a hug from fellow Seattle Mariners pitcher Logan Gilbert.,It seemed fitting because the right-handers both call each other "Big Lo," and also because Gilbert's first career trip ...
Rays' Zack Littell looks for elusive win in clash vs. Padres
The series finale on Sunday between the visiting Tampa Bay Rays and San Diego Padres could be seen by a true cynic as a movable force against a resistible object.,Tampa Bay will vie for a series sweep behind right-hander Zack Littell (0-5, 5.28 ERA), who's pitched well at times but been hurt by a la...
Eugenio Suarez, D-backs hope to follow big night with win over Braves
Even Eugenio Suarez was shocked.,"I never thought that was going to happen," Suarez said after his four-homer outburst Saturday. "But today was a perfect day.",Now, what will he do for an encore when his Arizona Diamondbacks close their three-game series with the Atlanta Braves in Phoenix on Sunday?...
Pirates' Bailey Falter continues homecoming trip against Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Bailey Falter has been right at home over the past week, and he gets another chance to pitch in front of family and friends when he takes the mound against the host Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.,Falter, who is from the Southern California city of Chino Hills, was even...
Touched by gesture, Jake Burger looks to lead Rangers past Giants
Jake Burger hopes to cap an enjoyable weekend in San Francisco when his Texas Rangers vie for a series win over the Giants on Sunday afternoon.,The three-game interleague series began in an unusual fashion -- with the home team honoring a visiting player with no tie to the host organization in a pre...
Edgar Quero providing offense as White Sox take on A's
Edgar Quero continues to be impressive in his limited time in the major leagues with the Chicago White Sox., ,The rookie catcher was 2-for-3 with an RBI, two runs and two walks in the White Sox's 10-3 win over the Oakland Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif., on Saturday., ,The victory gave Chicago ...
Austin Hays, Reds ride power surge into finale vs. Rockies
Even after a two-homer game Saturday afternoon, Austin Hays may not be the hottest member of the Cincinnati Reds.,For Ryan McMahon, an epic slump symbolizes all that is going wrong for the Colorado Rockies.,The Reds will look to complete a series sweep on Sunday afternoon in Denver against the Rocki...
After dramatic win, Cardinals aim to sweep Brewers
The St. Louis Cardinals are trying to move on from a 1-6 road trip against the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves.,St. Louis returned home this weekend to take two games from the Milwaukee Brewers and improve to 10-4 at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals, who are a dreadful 2-11 on the road, will go for the...
As Devin Williams struggles, Yankees unsure of closer heading into DH with Jays
If there is a save situation, who gets the chance for the New York Yankees will be a big storyline., ,The Toronto Blue Jays hope there won't be any save opportunities for the Yankees on Sunday afternoon when the American League East rivals play a doubleheader in New York. The teams' scheduled game S...