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Andrew Painter seeks continued success as Phillies face Angels
The last time Reid Detmers made a start at Angel Stadium, he picked up his first home victory as a starter since April 12, 2024.,The 27-year-old left-hander will try to make it two in a row on Friday night when the Los Angeles Angels open a three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies in Anaheim...
Jacob Misiorowski's 6 sharp innings lift Brewers to series win vs. Mets
Milwaukee ace Jacob Misiorowski won his third consecutive start, tossing six solid innings as the Brewers recorded an 8-2 victory over the New York Mets on Thursday in the decisive game of a three-game set.,Jackson Chourio went 4-for-5 with a pair of two-run homers and a stolen base for the Brewers,...
Twins call up top prospect OF Walker Jenkins
The Minnesota Twins are calling up top prospect Walker Jenkins ahead of Friday's home series opener against the Chicago White Sox.,The center fielder, ranked as the No. 15 overall prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline, is getting called up at least in part due to lingering health concerns a...
Judge's order prohibits SEC from blocking pro athletes' return
A group of 41 athletes can't be blocked by the NCAA, the Southeastern Conference or SEC commissioner Greg Sankey from going back to college for one more season thanks to a restraining order signed Thursday by District Court Judge Martin Hoffman in Dallas.,The plaintiffs include three active NFL play...
Browns release WR Cedric Tillman
The Cleveland Browns released wide receiver Cedric Tillman on Thursday and claimed cornerback Mekhi Blackmon off waivers from the Indianapolis Colts.,The Browns fortified the wide receiver position when they selected KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston within their first three picks of the 2026 NFL Draf...
Wrexham sign Issa Kabore, Jacques Ekomie
Wrexham confirmed the signings of right wing-back Issa Kabore and left-back Jacques Ekomie on Thursday.,Manager Phil Parkinson said the additions were timely, particularly Ekomie's, with George Thomason set to miss 10 weeks due to a thigh injury suffered in Wrexham's 1-1 draw with Watford. Thomason ...
Alouettes aim to be first team to clinch playoff berth at Blue Bombers
The Montreal Alouettes aim to become the first team to punch its ticket to the postseason when they visit the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday.,Winners of seven in a row, the Alouettes (9-1) can secure a playoff berth with a victory over the Blue Bombers (5-5) in addition to wins this weekend by the ...
Duo of Fever MVP candidates hope to bolster chances vs. Sun
Which Indiana Fever player, Caitlin Clark or Kelsey Mitchell, will challenge Las Vegas superstar A'ja Wilson for Most Valuable Player honors when the regular season ends late next month?,Both look to take steps in that direction on Friday night when Indiana aims to strengthen its playoff positioning...
Good Good loses Callaway deal, steps back from PGA event over offensive video
Callaway Golf Company severed ties with Good Good Golf following the backlash generated by a video that was meant to promote a driver co-branded between the two companies, Sports Business Journal reported Thursday.,Soon after, Good Good stepped away as the title sponsor of a new PGA Tour fall-series...
Tristan Peters' HR streak powers White Sox into series at Twins
Tristan Peters is on the hottest streak of his brief career.,Peters will try to keep his special week going when he and his Chicago White Sox teammates take on the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in Minneapolis. It will be the opener of a three-game series between the American League Central rivals....
ACC joins other power conferences in banning ex-pros
The ACC Board of Directors adopted a resolution with unanimous approval Thursday that curtails the possibility of players with NFL, NBA or WNBA ties returning to college at one of their member institutions.,The ACC followed the other power conferences -- the Big Ten, SEC and Big 12 -- that introduce...
Padres, Rays enter series in fine position amid tight races
The San Diego Padres and Tampa Bay Rays enter Friday's series opener in St. Petersburg, Fla., in the encouraging part of the standings above their respective cut lines.,However, there is little wiggle room for either club.,For the Padres, getting a healthy Casey Mize (5-7, 3.44 ERA) back on the moun...
Royals put 2B Michael Massey on 7-day concussion list
Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey, who is having a strong season, was placed on the 7-day injured list with a concussion Thursday.,The move is retroactive to Wednesday. Massey, 28, hit his head on the turf after falling while making a throw in Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue J...
Jets star G Connor Hellebuyck confirms trade request
Three-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck, who has spent his entire NHL career with the Winnipeg Jets, has made public his desire to be traded.,Hellebuyck, a key member of the United States' gold-medal squad at the Winter Olympics in February, released a statement Thursday through his agent,...
Expect a wild night in regular-season finale at Daytona
With drivers still chasing playoff points and a giant question mark in store for them this weekend, the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series campaign's regular-season finale could be 160 hectic laps at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night in Daytona Beach, Fla.,The Coke Zero Sugar 400 has had a Ford i...
MLS suspends Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos 1 match for late kickoff violations
Major League Soccer issued a one-match suspension and an undisclosed fine to Inter Miami head coach Guillermo Hoyos for his club's "repeated violation" of the league's late kickoff policy.,The club was also fined an undisclosed amount.,MLS said in a statement that clubs and their head coaches are "s...
Heat sign veteran C Nick Richards
The Miami Heat continued to fortify their roster by signing veteran center Nick Richards on Thursday.,The team did not disclose terms of contract, which ESPN reported was for one season.,The Heat announced the signing of five-time All-Star guard Klay Thompson on Sunday and acquired Giannis Antetokou...
Packers RB Josh Jacobs formally charged in connection with May arrest
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs was formally charged with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor criminal damage to property stemming from his May arrest in Wisconsin.,The Brown County District Attorney's Office filed the charges on Thursday, according to court records. The charges carry max...
Alexander Zverev, Aryna Sabalenka receive top seeds at U.S. Open
With World No. 1 Jannik Sinner unable to compete with a knee injury, Alexander Zverev is the No. 1 seed in the U.S. Open men's singles draw.,It was more predictable on the women's side, as World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka received the top seed. The United States Tennis Association released both draws Thu...
Rams bring back WR Tutu Atwell in trade with Dolphins
The Los Angeles Rams welcomed back a familiar face Thursday, acquiring wide receiver Tutu Atwell from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for running back Jarquez Hunter.,The deal is pending physicals for both players.,Atwell, 26, played his first five seasons with the Rams before he signed a one-year co...