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Joey Gallo, released by White Sox, says he's converting to pitcher
The Chicago White Sox granted outfielder-first baseman Joey Gallo his unconditional release on Sunday, and he announced on social media that he intends to continue his career as a pitcher.,Gallo signed a minor league deal with an invitation to Chicago's spring training on Feb. 15.,The 31-year old hi...
Memphis G Tyrese Hunter (foot) out vs. UAB in AAC final
Memphis guard Tyrese Hunter has been ruled out of Sunday's American Athletic Conference tournament title game versus UAB with a left foot injury, coach Penny Hardaway announced.,Baraka Okojie will make his first start with the Tigers in place of Hunter, who averaged 13.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.6 as...
Lightning suspends play during final round at The Players
With the leaders midway through their final round Sunday, play was suspended at The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., due to lightning in the area.,Heavy rain also started to fall in the final round, which saw starting times moved up and the bottom portion of the leaderboard forced to...
Ex-Cowboys backup Cooper Rush heading to Ravens
Cooper Rush, the longtime backup to Dak Prescott with the Dallas Cowboys, has reached an agreement with the Baltimore Ravens.,His agency, Equity Sports, announced the deal but didn't reveal any financial terms. ESPN reported, however, that Rush will sign a two-year contract that includes $4.2 millio...
Astros again hand ball to LHP Framber Valdez for opener
Left-hander Framber Valdez was named the Houston Astros' Opening Day starter for a fourth time, manager Joe Espada announced Sunday.,The Astros open their 2024 schedule on March 27 at home against the New York Mets.,In the Astros' opener last season against the New York Yankees at home, Valdez gave ...
Keegan Bradley aces 13 at Players for 2nd hole-in-one of season
Keegan Bradley doubled his season total for holes-in-one on Sunday after recording an ace on the par-3 13th hole at The Players Championship in Ponte Verda Beach, Fla.,Amid a smattering of rain, Bradley used a 7-iron to launch his tee shot onto the green at TPC Sawgrass. His ball bounced a couple of...
Reports: P Ryan Stonehouse reaches deal with Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins agreed to terms with former Tennessee Titans punter Ryan Stonehouse, multiple media outlets reported on Sunday.,Terms of the deal were not disclosed.,Stonehouse, who led the league in yards per punt at 53.1 in both 2022 and 2023, will see a familiar face in Miami after the Dolphin...
Home again: Japanese stars take center stage for Dodgers, Cubs in Tokyo
A hearty homecoming is on tap as Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Los Angeles Dodgers will open the 2025 MLB season in Tokyo on Tuesday against fellow Japanese countrymen Shota Imanaga, Seiya Suzuki and the Chicago Cubs.,Yamamoto will take the mound for the reigning World Series champion Do...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder cruising as they visit Bucks
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to put up big numbers, and he'll take another stab at improving his MVP aspirations when the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night.,Gilgeous-Alexander scored 48 points in Saturday's 113-107 road victory over the Detroit Pistons, marking the...
Canucks, Utah meet amid 'do or die' atmosphere
With the clock ticking on the regular season, the Vancouver Canucks and Utah Hockey Club need to make the most of every opportunity to earn a point as both pursue a wild-card spot in the Western Conference.,And each team will have a huge opportunity when the clubs meet Sunday in Vancouver.,The gap g...
Leon Draisaitl, Oilers look to ignite offense vs. Rangers
Leon Draisaitl is doing all he can to help put the Edmonton Oilers in the best possible position for the postseason. ,Meanwhile, the New York Rangers are just trying to make the playoffs any what they can. ,Riding a career-high 17-game point streak, Draisaitl will look to help the Oilers salvage a s...
Hawks look to rebound from disastrous quarter in clash vs. Nets
The Atlanta Hawks occasionally run into stumbling blocks while trying to complete their slow climb toward .500. ,One of those was a disastrous third quarter at home against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. The Hawks will attempt to bounce back from a rough showing when they visit the Brooklyn Net...
Playoff hopes dimmer for Islanders as they host Panthers
The climb into the Eastern Conference playoff race grew even steeper for the New York Islanders while they were idle Saturday. ,The task might not get any easier Sunday night, when the Islanders return to the ice by facing the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in Elmont, N.Y.,The Islan...
Jordan Kyrou, Blues bid to continue momentum vs. Ducks
After wrapping up a stretch of six games in a row on the road, the St. Louis Blues will come home to play five of their next six games.,That crucial stretch will begin Sunday night when they host the Anaheim Ducks. The game will be moved back two hours to 7 p.m. Central Time due to issues with the t...
UAB vows to give its all in AAC final vs. No. 16 Memphis
UAB coach Andy Kennedy did not sugarcoat the stakes of Sunday's American Athletic Conference tournament championship game against No. 16 Memphis in Fort Worth, Texas.,The game would mean something for the Tigers, Kennedy said. But it would mean everything for his Blazers.,"They're a really good team...
No. 18 Wisconsin, No. 22 Michigan surprise contenders for Big Ten title
On the first day of the Big Ten schedule -- way back on Dec. 3 -- Danny Wolf and Michigan barged into Wisconsin and handed the Badgers their first loss of the season.,On the last day of the Big Ten schedule -- 103 days later -- John Tonje and the Badgers finally have their chance to get even.,After ...
After shootout loss, Knights have quick turnaround at Wings
Vegas let a victory slip away on Saturday but the Golden Knights don't have much time to lament their shootout loss. They have to refocus for a Sunday matinee at Detroit.,Vegas allowed a Rasmus Dahlin goal with 14 seconds remaining in regulation, then lost to Buffalo in a shootout, 4-3.,Golden Knigh...
No. 4 Florida looks to continue run in SEC final vs. No. 8 Tennessee
Second-seeded Florida might have clinched a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament with Saturday's impressive beatdown of Alabama in the Southeastern Conference tournament semifinals. ,Then again, fourth-seeded Tennessee may have a say about how things play out when the No. 8 Volunteers and No. 4 Gators ...
Onni Valakari gets equalizer as San Diego FC tie Columbus Crew
Onni Valakari scored the first home goal in San Diego FC history in the 69th minute for a 1-1 tie against the short-handed Columbus Crew on Saturday.,With road wins against the LA Galaxy and Real Salt Lake and a home draw vs. St. Louis City, San Diego (2-0-2, 8 points) joins St. Louis City (5-0-0 in...
Dodgers SS Mookie Betts (illness) could miss opener
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is dealing with an illness and it is unclear if he will play in Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo.,Betts missed Saturday's exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants and will also miss Sunday's exhibition contest against the ...