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Missouri RB Ahmad Hardy shot, in stable condition
Missouri Tigers running back Ahmad Hardy is in stable condition after being shot at a concert in Mississippi early Sunday morning, the university announced Monday.,A first-team All-SEC selection last season, Hardy underwent surgery after the shooting and is alert and moving around, according to ESPN...
Report: Chargers, TE David Njoku agree to 1-year deal
The Los Angeles Chargers have agreed to terms with tight end David Njoku on a one-year contract worth up to $8 million, NFL Network reported Monday.,Njoku, 29, has played all nine of his NFL seasons in Cleveland. He ranks second among Browns tight ends in all-time touchdowns (34) and pass receptions...
Astros look to wake up bats going into home series vs. Mariners
After recording at least 10 hits in seven consecutive road games through the series opener against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, the Houston Astros followed a four-hit performance on Saturday by scratching out only three singles to drop the series rubber match 5-0 on Sunday.,The Astros will open a ...
Dodgers hope offense shakes out of funk vs. rival Giants
Needing a jolt amid an unimpressive offensive stretch, the Los Angeles Dodgers welcome the rival San Francisco Giants for the first of a four-game set Monday night.,Los Angeles is coming off a weekend series against the Atlanta Braves that saw it muster a total of four runs in back-to-back games, dr...
Returning to form, Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi takes on D-backs
Nathan Eovaldi appears to have turned the corner following a rocky start to the season.,The right-hander will look to take another step forward on Monday when the Texas Rangers open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers had lost five of their previous ...
After disappointing weekend, Yankees look to right ship at Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles need better results against the New York Yankees this week than in a recent series with the American League East rivals.,The three-game series begins Monday night in Baltimore.,The Yankees are suddenly reeling with a three-game losing streak and losses in four of their last fiv...
Kevin Gausman, Jays out to avenge sweep by first-place Rays
The Toronto Blue Jays have a chance for payback Monday night when they clash with the visiting Tampa Bay Rays in the opener of a three-game series.,The Rays held the Blue Jays to four runs in sweeping a three-game series May 4-6 at St. Petersburg, Fla.,The Blue Jays continued to spin their wheels wi...
Guardians' Joey Cantillo out to bulid on home success vs. Angels
Joey Cantillo has done his best work at home this season, and the Cleveland Guardians will turn to the left-hander as their nine-game homestand continues with the opener of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. ,Cleveland is scheduled to start Cantillo (2-1, 3.43 ERA), who is...
Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras (hand) exits early; initial scans negative
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras left Sunday's game after being hit on the right hand by a pitch from Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Nick Martinez in the first inning.,Contreras ran the bases, but did not return to the field for the second inning as the Red Sox initially said he had a con...
Tigers' Kerry Carpenter (shoulder) on IL after crash in outfield
The Detroit Tigers placed outfielder Kerry Carpenter on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a left shoulder sprain.,Carpenter was injured crashing into the sidewall in right field on Bobby Witt Jr.'s inside-the-park home run on Saturday night in the host Royals' 5-1 victory.,In a corresponding mo...
Spurs C Victor Wembanyama throws elbow, ejected from Game 4
San Antonio Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama was ejected from Sunday night's playoff game against the Timberwolves in the second quarter after throwing an elbow into the face of Minnesota's Naz Reid.,Wembanyama grabbed a rebound and was trying to protect the ball from two Timberwolves during Game...
After strong finish, Cavaliers set sights on leveling Pistons series
A classic one-on-one duel between star guards James Harden and Cade Cunningham decided Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.,Harden scored seven points in the final 90 seconds, allowing the Cleveland Cavaliers to pull out a 116-109 win over the visiting Detroit Pistons for their first victory...
Wild riding momentum against Avalanche heading into Game 4
The Minnesota Wild believe they discovered a blueprint to beat the Colorado Avalanche.,Now, the question is whether the Wild can follow the same plans for a second straight victory or whether the Avalanche will have designs of their own to retake control of the series.,The Wild and Avalanche will fa...
Hannes Wolf's hat trick powers NYCFC over Crew
Hannes Wolf scored twice in the opening 16 minutes and finished off his first professional hat trick in the 66th during his return to the starting XI and helped New York City Football Club ended a seven-game winless skid with a 3-0 victory over the visiting Columbus Crew on Sunday.,Wolf missed New Y...
Pistons say Kevin Huerter, Caris LeVert questionable for Game 4
The Detroit Pistons upgraded guard Kevin Huerter to questionable but downgraded fellow guard Caris LeVert to questionable ahead of Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday.,Huerter (adductor) made brief appearances in four games during the first round against the Orlando Magic, posting six p...
Thunder look to complete sweep of Lakers in Game 4
The Oklahoma City Thunder will be out to remain perfect in the playoffs when they face the host Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals with a chance to move on to the next round.,The top-seeded Thunder, who swept the Phoenix Suns in the first round before buildin...
Brice Turang's blast helps Brewers finish sweep of Yankees
Brice Turang launched a two-out walkoff homer in the ninth inning off New York Yankees closer David Bednar to give the host Milwaukee Brewers a 4-3 victory on Sunday and a sweep of the three-game series.,Bednar (1-3) relieved to open the ninth and struck out the first two hitters before Turang lined...
Lottery jackpot: Wizards land No. 1 overall pick in NBA Draft
The Washington Wizards traded for injured veterans Anthony Davis and Trae Young over the winter as part of a plan to turn around one of the league's worst teams.,Another crucial piece of the Wizards' plan fell into place during Sunday's NBA draft lottery when they won the first pick in a year when t...
Spain's Nico Williams leaves Athletic game with injury ahead of World Cup
Spain's World Cup roster appeared to take another blow when midfielder Nico Williams departed Sunday's La Liga game for Athletic Club with an apparent left leg injury.,Williams was replaced in the 36th minute against Valencia with a distraught look on his face. He was later on the bench with a pad o...
Dodgers adjust pitching staff again, recall RHP Wyatt Mills
The Los Angeles Dodgers adjusted their pitching staff for the third consecutive day, recalling right-hander Wyatt Mills from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday while returning right-hander Paul Gervase to Triple-A.,Mills, 31, is set to make his Dodgers debut after he signed as a free agent with the cl...