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Rockies, Royals out to build something good after breaking skids
The Kansas City Royals and Colorado Rockies each snapped long losing streaks on Sunday. One of those teams is about to have a rare two-game winning streak.,The Rockies and Royals open a three-game set in Kansas City on Tuesday night after Colorado halted an eight-game slide and the Royals snapped a ...

Former Duke commit Shelton Henderson to sign with Miami
Five-star recruit Shelton Henderson, after decommitting from Duke last week, announced on Monday that he is following former Blue Devils associate head coach Jai Lucas to Miami.,Lucas, hired as the Hurricanes' head coach last month, had with Duke head coach Jon Scheyer recruited Henderson to Durham,...

Rams OT Rob Havenstein (shoulders) expects to be set for camp
Los Angeles Rams right tackle Rob Havenstein told reporters Monday that he had two procedures to clean up his injured shoulders in the offseason but expects to be ready for training camp this summer.,The veteran lineman said he will be limited in organized team activities, which began Monday for the...

Both Thunder, Grizzlies want to turn page from 51-point blowout
Both the host Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies are looking to put the first game of their Western Conference playoff series in the rearview mirror -- for very different reasons.,The Thunder are trying to make sure not to get complacent after Sunday's 131-80 blowout win in the opener.,...

Kraken fire coach Dan Bylsma after one season
The Seattle Kraken fired head coach Dan Bylsma on Monday after one season on the job.,In addition, Kraken general manager Ron Francis will transition to a new role as team president and assistant GM Jason Botterill will be elevated to general manager, The Athletic reported.,Bylsma, 54, spent two sea...

Senators out to curtail power-play woes in Game 2 vs. Maple Leafs
The Ottawa Senators have a primary strategy Tuesday night in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series with the host Toronto Maple Leafs: Stay out of the penalty box.,The Senators allowed three power-play goals Sunday while falling 6-2 to the Maple Leafs in Game 1. Billed as the Battle of Ontario, ...

Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy to ‘hit the ground running’ in offseason workouts
After missing his rookie season due to a torn meniscus in his right knee, Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy is all systems go for offseason workouts this month, according to his coach.,Kevin O'Connell told reporters Monday that McCarthy has no restrictions this spring. He said McCarthy is ...

Reeling from 24-2 defeat, Orioles set sights on rival Nationals
The Baltimore Orioles hope to shake off one of the worst losses in franchise history when they open a three-game Beltway series at the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.,Baltimore was routed 24-2 by the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday while the Nationals ended a disappointing road trip with a doubleheader s...

Reports: Padres' Luis Arraez placed on 7-day concussion IL
San Diego Padres infielder/designated hitter Luis Arraez was placed on the seven-day injured list in concussion protocol, multiple outlets reported Monday, one day after a collision at first base with the Houston Astros' Mauricio Dubon.,The Padres will promote infielder Mason McCoy, 30, to the activ...

Bucks upgrade G Damian Lillard to questionable for Game 2 vs. Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks All-Star guard Damian Lillard, who hasn't played since March 18 due to a blood clot, has been upgraded to questionable for Game 2 of the first-round playoff series against the host Indiana Pacers on Tuesday.,The Bucks announced Lillard's status on Monday's injury report as questionab...

Hurricanes out for more 'chaos' vs. short-handed Devils
The New Jersey Devils are not sure exactly who will be available as they try to rebound in Game 2 of their Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday in Raleigh, N.C., ,The Devils, already without star forward Jack Hughes and defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler for ...

Reports: QB shuffle has UCLA's Joey Aguilar headed to portal
Quarterback Joey Aguliar will enter the transfer portal, multiple outlets reported Monday, less than four months after he transferred to UCLA from Appalachian State.,Aguilar was poised to be UCLA's starter in the fall and had participated in spring practices as the No. 1 QB. But the depth chart was ...

Former Florida G Denzel Aberdeen will transfer to Kentucky
Former Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen is staying in the Southeastern Conference and transferring to Kentucky, he announced Monday on social media.,The 6-foot-5, 190-pound rising senior entered the transfer portal on Friday after three seasons in Gainesville, including the Gators' run to the national ...

Kurt Busch, Randy LaJoie new NASCAR Hall of Fame hopefuls
Kurt Busch and Randy LaJoie, already voted two of NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers, are on the ballot for the first time to enter the racing series' hall of fame, with nominees announced Monday.,The candidates for the class of 2026 include 10 on the modern era ballot: Busch, LaJoie, Greg Biffle, Neil Bo...

Yankees place OF Trent Grisham on paternity list
The New York Yankees placed outfielder Trent Grisham on the paternity list Monday, in advance of a three-game road series against the Cleveland Guardians, and recalled infielder Jorbit Vivas from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.,Grisham, 28, has started 13 of the 20 games he has played this season in...

Pacers prepare for Bucks’ response in Game 2
Moments after Indiana finished a dominant win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle was already looking ahead.,The Pacers never trailed after taking the lead early in the first quarter, but Carlisle cautioned his team about beco...

Reports: Suitors scoff at Falcons' asking price for Kirk Cousins
Teams reaching out to the Atlanta Falcons about the availability of quarterback Kirk Cousins in trade talks have informed the front office their asking price is too high, ESPN reports. ,Atlanta reportedly has asked teams interested in a deal to absorb $20 million of the $45 million in guarantees Cou...

Caps F Aliaksei Protas likely out for playoff opener vs. Habs
Washington forward Aliaksei Protas is unlikely to play Monday night when the Capitals open their Eastern Conference first-round series against the visiting Montreal Canadiens.,Protas, 24, sustained a skate cut on the top of his left foot in a 5-3 home win over the Chicago Blackhawks on April 4 and m...

Marlins C Rob Brantly lands on IL with lat strain
The Miami Marlins placed catcher Rob Brantly on the 10-day injured list Monday with a right lat strain.,Brantly, 35, is batting .429 (3-for-7) with one RBI in three games this season.,The Marlins also recalled catcher Agustin Ramirez and right-hander George Soriano from Triple-A Jacksonville and opt...

Braves activate RHP Scott Blewett, who joins 3rd team this season
The Atlanta Braves activated right-hander Scott Blewett on Monday, one day after the reliever arrived in a trade from the Baltimore Orioles.,The Braves acquired Blewett, 29, for cash considerations. In a corresponding move, left-hander Jose Suarez was designated for assignment.,The Braves will be Bl...