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Blue Jays' Jose Berrios bids to execute pitches vs. Nationals
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jose Berrios has a chance to make amends for his Opening Day loss when he faces the visiting Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.,Berrios allowed three homers and six runs in a 12-2 setback to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, when the Blue Jays opened the season at...
Jake Mangum, Rays hope for repeat performance vs. Pirates
The roots of the legend of Jake Mangum, the Tampa Bay Rays' early-season star, firmly were planted in right field at the spring training home of the New York Yankees on Monday night. ,Following a career night, the 29-year-old rookie likely will be back in the lineup Tuesday night when the Rays host ...
Mets' Kodai Senga, Marlins' Sandy Alcantara chase past form
The Miami Marlins know Sandy Alcantara is back and showing hints of his old self after an injury-ruined 2024 season.,The Mets hope they begin finding out the same about Kodai Senga on Tuesday night, when Senga takes the mound as New York visits Miami in the middle game of a three-game series between...
Championship skippers continue clash as Rangers face Reds
Cincinnati's Terry Francona and Texas' Bruce Bochy continue their managerial rivalry Tuesday in the second game of a three-game set as the Reds host the Rangers.,The two veteran skippers have a combined six World Series titles. The last time two managers faced off in a regular-season series with six...
Report: Notre Dame G Olivia Miles to enter transfer portal
Despite being projected as the No. 2 pick in next month's WNBA draft, star Notre Dame guard Olivia Miles will enter the transfer portal and remain in college, ESPN reported on Monday night.,Miles, 22, sat out the 2023-24 season due to a knee injury and gained an extra year of eligibility as a medica...
Reports: Red Sox sign Garrett Crochet to $170 million extension
The Boston Red Sox agreed to a six-year, $170 million contract extension, according to multiple media reports.,The deal will reportedly begin in 2026 and includes an opt-out after 2030.,Across four seasons, the lefty pitched in 104 games for the Chicago White Sox, posting a 3.29 ERA and 1.155 WHIP. ...
Kings seek season sweep over NHL-leading Jets
Aiming for the season sweep over the NHL's top team, the Los Angeles Kings will try for their third straight win over the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday.,Winnipeg (51-19-4, 106 points) hasn't hit many obstacles in its rise to the top, but Los Angeles (41-23-9, 91 points) is one of just three oppo...
Tulane, down two starters, takes on USC in Crown
The transfer portal is wide open, and Tulane has been viewing it from the wrong side.,The Green Wave (19-14) have lost two starting players to the portal as they gear up to play Southern California (16-17) on Tuesday night in the inaugural College Basketball Crown tournament in Las Vegas.,Kaleb Bank...
Youth battles more youth when Ducks entertain Sharks
The Anaheim Ducks will be going for a season sweep of the visiting San Jose Sharks when two of the youngest teams in the league meet for the final time of the season on Tuesday night.,This is the third meeting between the Ducks and Sharks, but the first in more than five months. The Pacific Division...
Nuggets' fight in question as they host battle-prone Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are fighting to stay out of the Western Conference play-in -- literally.,Minnesota (43-32) beat the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night in a game that escalated into a near-brawl in the second quarter and now takes that attitude into Denver to face the Nuggets on Tuesday night...
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman injures ankle in the shower
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman tweaked his surgically repaired ankle after a "mishap" entering the shower at home, per manager Dave Roberts on Monday. ,Freeman is considered day-to-day.,Freeman originally injured his ankle back in September. After playing through it during the Dod...
Streaking Golden Knights host goals leader Leon Draisaitl, Oilers
The Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights will try to hit the 100-point plateau for the third time in team history on Tuesday night when they host the Edmonton Oilers., ,Vegas (45-20-8, 98 points) enters the contest on a six-game winning streak, which is tied for its longest win streak of th...
Report: NHL reaches 12-year, $7.7B Canadian TV deal with Rogers
The NHL has reached a 12-year, $7.7 billion deal with Rogers Communications to broadcast games on Canadian television, Sportico reported Monday.,The deal is pending owner approval.,Should the owners vote to approve the new deal for Rogers' broadcast rights at the recommendation of NHL executives, an...
St. John’s lands commitment from Providence F Bryce Hopkins
Providence transfer Bryce Hopkins has committed to Big East rival St. John's, coach Rick Pitino confirmed Monday.,"We are so excited to have Bryce Hopkins part of our family," Pitino tweeted Monday. "He epitomizes everything I love in a basketball player; Passionate, Hungry, and Driven. Can't wait t...
Pelicans shut down Zion Williamson, CJ McCollum for season
The New Orleans Pelicans are shutting down forward Zion Williamson and guard CJ McCollum for the rest of the season due to injuries.,Williamson suffered a low back bone contusion on March 19, while McCollum suffered right foot bone contusion on March 23.,Williamson leads the Pelicans with 24.6 point...
Report: Knicks to sign F P.J. Tucker to 2-year deal
The New York Knicks are planning to sign forward P.J. Tucker to a two-year contract, ESPN reported Monday. The second year will reportedly be a team option.,Tucker had signed two 10-day contracts with the Knicks over the past month. However, he only appeared in one game for the team, logging two min...
Richard Sherman shares images of gunmen breaking into home
Former All-Pro NFL cornerback Richard Sherman on Monday took to social media to share security footage and stills of armed gunmen breaking into his home with his family inside. ,ABC News reported that the break-in occurred on Sunday evening, Sherman's 37th birthday.,"House being robbed at gun point ...
Tennessee coach Kim Caldwell gets one-year extension
Tennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell agreed to a one-year contract extension with the school on Monday following a successful debut season.,The school announced the deal, which will keep Caldwell in Knoxville through March 31, 2030.,"From our first meeting with Kim, it was clear that she ...
Blues ride nine-game winning streak into Red Wings' visit
The red-hot St. Louis Blues shoot for their first 10-game winning streak since the 2019 Stanley Cup season when the Detroit Red Wings come to town Tuesday.,The Blues are 11-1-1 in their last 13 games after a 2-1 win over the host Colorado Avalanche on Saturday. St. Louis (40-28-7, 87 points) is comf...
Report: NWSL eyeing Sunday nights for rights package
The NWSL is eyeing Sunday nights as it discusses a fifth media rights deal with potential partners that would begin next year, according to a report by the Sports Business Journal.,The league currently has deals with CBS, ESPN, Prime Video and ION through the 2027 season that provide coverage of abo...