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Tigers eager to find offense in encounter vs. Guardians
Every baseball team seems lifeless when it isn't scoring. ,That's the dilemma the Detroit Tigers are facing now.,The Tigers have been slumping mainly due to a punchless attack. Entering the third contest of a four-game home series against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night, Detroit has just ...
Behind 'dangerous' Munetaka Murakami, White Sox chase another win vs. M's
In baseball, the analytical crowd talks about "three true outcomes" -- plate appearances that end in a home run, walk or strikeout.,They're called "true" because they involve only the batter and pitcher, removing defense from the equation.,Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is a prime exampl...
Merrill Kelly pursues encore as D-backs try to sweep Giants
Merrill Kelly will attempt to earn a spot in franchise lore alongside the likes of Randy Johnson and Curt Schilling when he goes for a second consecutive complete game Wednesday afternoon as the Arizona Diamondbacks chase a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants in Phoenix.,The Diamondbacks ha...
Rangers' revived offense takes aim at Kyle Freeland, Rockies
The Texas Rangers' rally Monday night fell short, but it sparked a quick start to the Tuesday game.,Texas used the strong beginning to beat the Colorado Rockies 10-0 in the second game of the series, setting up a decisive contest Wednesday afternoon in Denver.,The Rangers will send right-hander Jack...
Banged-up Astros pursue series victory over Twins
Jake Meyers is ready to provide the latest jolt of energy to the Houston Astros.,Meyers played center field and went 1-for-3 in his return from the injured list on Tuesday, and he will look to keep the momentum going when Houston faces the Minnesota Twins in the decisive game of a three-game series ...
Rays sweat out Yandy Diaz's condition ahead of finale vs. Orioles
The Tampa Bay Rays hope Yandy Diaz will be available on Wednesday afternoon as they attempt to extend their hot start.,The Rays will be in search of their major-league-leading sixth series sweep of the season when they face the Baltimore Orioles to conclude a three-game set in St. Petersburg, Fla.,D...
Andrew Abbott, Reds shoot to halt Phillies' series win streak
In the midst of one of the best stretches of his career, Andrew Abbott hopes to keep the momentum going Wednesday afternoon when he takes the mound for the visiting Cincinnati Reds in their rubber game against the Philadelphia Phillies.,In three starts this month, Abbott (3-2, 4.21 ERA) has given up...
NAACP asks athletes to boycott Southern schools
The NAACP is calling for Black athletes, alumni and fans to withhold athletic and financial support from public universities within Southern states that are in the process of redistricting following a recent Supreme Court decision.,A 6-3 ruling in "Louisiana vs. Callais" on April 29 weakened the Vot...
White Sox acquire LHP Joe Rock from Rays
The Chicago White Sox acquired left-hander Joe Rock in a trade with Tampa Bay on Tuesday, sending infielder Oliver Dunn to the Rays in the deal.,The White Sox assigned Rock to Triple-A Charlotte upon the transaction's completion. They also moved catcher Kyle Teel, who has a sprained right knee ligam...
Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers shut down Cubs
Jacob Misiorowski threw six shutout innings to lift the visiting Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs Tuesday.,Misiorowski (4-2) allowed only three hits and struck out eight with one walk on 74 pitches.,The big right-hander has 24 1/3 straight shutout innings over four starts.,Abner ...
Despite Ebola outbreak, DR Congo prepares for World Cup
The Democratic Republic of Congo's soccer team is attempting to navigate through a national Ebola outbreak in its preparations for the World Cup, though the squad still expects to compete in North America this summer.,FIFA issued a statement that "it is aware of and monitoring the situation regardin...
Avs star D Cale Makar misses practice ahead of Game 1 vs. Vegas
The status of Cale Makar for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals is up in the air after the Colorado Avalanche's star defenseman missed practice Tuesday for the third time since the end of the previous round.,The Avalanche haven't disclosed a particular injury for Makar, who has not missed a gam...
Top-seeded Avs expecting long Western Conference final series vs. Vegas
The Colorado Avalanche expected to be in this position when they started training camp in September, and the mission has not changed -- a Stanley Cup championship.,Colorado has pushed all season towards that goal, earning home ice throughout the playoffs, and the drive continues when it faces the Ve...
Trump administration sues Minnesota over prediction market ban
The federal government is fighting Minnesota's decision to outlaw prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket.,The Commodity Futures Trading Commission sued the state to block its new bill, signed into law Monday by Gov. Tim Walz, that among other things makes it illegal to host prediction markets...
Storm looking for added help as Sun pay a visit
Help is on the way for the Seattle Storm.,Awa Fam, a 6-foot-4 center who was the No. 3 overall pick in this spring's WNBA draft, recently helped Valencia Basket win the Liga Femenina Endesa championship in Spain and could join the Storm during their four-game homestand that begins Wednesday against ...
Ronda Rousey's MMA return drew nearly 17M viewers for Netflix
The MMA bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano peaked at nearly 17 million global viewers and the three-fight main card averaged 12.4 million in its Netflix debut, according to the network and Most Valuable Promotions, it was announced on Tuesday.,In the United States, Rousey-Carano peaked at 11....
Mavericks fire head coach Jason Kidd
The Dallas Mavericks announced a mutual agreement to part ways with head coach Jason Kidd on Tuesday, ending his five-year tenure as Dallas' top man.,That run was hot and cold, as Kidd twice led his squad to 50 wins or more, including a Western Conference championship in 2023-24. That team ultimatel...
NBA playoffs scoring highest ratings in nearly three decades
The NBA continues to tout its resurgent TV ratings two rounds into the playoffs.,The first two rounds of the playoffs have averaged 4.5 million viewers per game, NBA PR said Tuesday, with games across ABC, ESPN and new broadcast partners NBC/Peacock and Amazon Prime Video.,According to the league, i...
Report: Sheldon Keefe to return as Devils coach
New Jersey Devils coach Sheldon Keefe will remain behind the bench, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,The club announced that goaltending coach Dave Rogalski was relieved of his duties and they will re-assign assistant coach Sergei Brylin within the organization.,New general manager Sunny Me...
Caitlin Clark breaks record ahead of Fever's matchup with Fire
The Indiana Fever and star guard Caitlin Clark will host WNBA expansion franchise Portland Fire for the first time on Wednesday night in Indianapolis.,The Fever (2-2) are coming off a win Sunday at home over the Seattle Storm in which Clark tallied game highs of 21 points, 10 assists and seven rebou...