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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle out vs. Blazers
Spurs stars Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle were ruled out for Wednesday's home game against the Portland Trail Blazers.,Both had been listed as doubtful. Wembanyama has a left rib contusion from a collision with Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George that caused him to miss the second half of ...
Bucks coach Doc Rivers hints at potential retirement
Asked before Tuesday's game against Brooklyn about how much longer he plans to stay in coaching, Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers gave a seemingly pointed answer to his near future.,"I won't answer that, but I have grandkids that I want to see," Rivers. "I'll put it that way. And so, I'll let you fi...
Reports: Texans exercise options for CJ Stroud, Will Anderson
The Houston Texans exercised the fifth-year options for quarterback CJ Stroud and pass-rusher Will Anderson, multiple outlets reported on Wednesday.,The options will pay Stroud $25.904 million and Anderson $21.512 million in 2027. They were the No. 2 and No. 3 overall picks in the 2023 NFL Draft by ...
Opening Diamond League meet in Doha postponed due to Middle East war
The scheduled opening event of the Diamond League season in Doha, Qatar has been postponed until at least June due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, the track and field league announced Wednesday.,The meet was scheduled to open the 2026 season on May 8 but is now scheduled to be contested on Ju...
Report: Pistons' Cade Cunningham (lung) to return vs. Bucks
Detroit Pistons All-Star guard Cade Cunningham is expected to make his return to the court on Wednesday against the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN reported.,Cunningham has been recovering from a collapsed left lung, an injury sustained on March 17 in a contest against the Washington Wizards. He has ...
Virginia moves quickly to hire Aaron Roussell as coach
Virginia introduced former Richmond coach Aaron Roussell as the Cavaliers' new women's basketball coach on Wednesday.,Virginia parted ways with former coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton on Saturday despite leading the team to its first Sweet 16 in 26 years and first national ranking since 2011.,Roussell sp...
Virginia extends Tony Elliott through 2030 season
Virginia head coach Tony Elliott agreed to a contract extension that spans through the 2030 season, the university announced Wednesday.,Financial terms were not disclosed for Elliott, who guided the Cavaliers to a school-record 11 wins last season following their 13-7 victory over Missouri in the Ta...
Augusta National chairman: 'Failure is not an option' with golf ball rollback
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Augusta National Golf Club is not reticent to making changes to adapt to the current times, and neither should the sport's governing bodies be when it comes to regulation of the golf ball.,That was the sentiment of ANGC chairman Fred S. Ridley in his annual pre-Masters press conferen...
Mariners place OF Victor Robles (pec strain) on IL
The Mariners placed outfielder Victor Robles on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right pectoral strain.,Seattle called up infielder/outfielder Connor Joe from Triple-A Tacoma and transferred right-hander Carlos Vargas from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list in corresponding transactions.,...
NASCAR won't let YouTuber 'Cleetus McFarland' race at Talladega
NASCAR put the brakes on YouTube star "Cleetus McFarland" and his quest to drive in this month's O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Talladega Superspeedway.,McFarland, whose real name is Garrett Mitchell, announced Tuesday to his 4.7 million YouTube subscribers that he won't be competing on April 25...
Alex Ovechkin: Decision on future will come in offseason
Washington Capitals superstar captain Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leader in goals, said he will wait until the offseason to decide if he'll continue his playing career.,Ovechkin, 40, is playing in his 21st NHL season. The 2018 Stanley Cup champion and three-time Hart Trophy recipient is playin...
White Sox send Opening Day starter Shane Smith to minors
The Chicago White Sox optioned Opening Day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.,In a corresponding move, they selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Tyler Schweitzer from Charlotte.,Smith, a 26-year-old right-hander, lasted just 1 2/3 innings in the March 26 opener, a 14-2 l...
Union sign homegrown D Nathan Harriel to new deal
The Philadelphia Union signed homegrown defender Nathan Harriel to a new contract on Wednesday.,The 24-year-old U.S. Men's National Team player is under contract through 2028-29 with an option for 2029-30.,"Nate has established himself as an essential piece of our backline over the past five years,"...
Ascending Sharks take aim at Connor McDavid, Oilers
The San Jose Sharks will look to keep pace in the Western Conference wild-card race when they conclude a six-game homestand against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night.,William Eklund collected a goal and an assist in San Jose's 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday. Kiefer Sherwood and W...
Suns, bound for play-in tournament, take on Cooper Flagg, Mavs
The Phoenix Suns spent the first 79 games of the NBA season in a vain attempt to lock up a top-six seed in the Western Conference playoffs.,Their task now is to hang on to postseason spot No. 7.,The Suns (43-36) blew a 21-point lead and were crushed 55-34 on the boards in a 119-105 home loss to Hous...
Rookie SS Konnor Griffin gets 9-year contract extension from Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates said Wednesday they have agreed to a nine-year contract extension with shortstop Konnor Griffin, the top prospect in baseball.,The team did not announce the contract value, but ESPN pegged it at $140 million, making it the largest amount of guaranteed money in Pirates history ...
Thunder eager to clinch top spot in West in visit to Clippers
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder can clinch the top playoff seed in the Western Conference for the third consecutive season when they face the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday at Inglewood, Calif.,The Thunder (63-16) are red-hot heading toward the playoffs with an 18-1 record in their l...
Pistons intent on sharpening skills in home finale vs. Bucks
The top seed and home-court advantage throughout the Eastern Conference playoffs already is locked up. ,The Detroit Pistons now can gear up for what they hope is an extended postseason run while trying to avoid a major injury.,They'll host the Milwaukee Bucks in their final regular-season home game ...
Strong-starting Yanks proving cynics wrong, go for win No. 9 vs. A's
The New York Yankees are only 10 games into a season with most of the same roster that was underwhelming in the American League Division Series last fall against the Toronto Blue Jays.,So far, the results have been strong for the Yankees, who will attempt to earn a ninth win in their first 11 games ...
Wolves clinch playoffs; Magic try to make play-in spot disappear
The Minnesota Timberwolves clinched their spot in the Western Conference playoffs with their win and a loss by the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.,The postseason picture isn't nearly as clear for the Orlando Magic, who will host the Timberwolves on Wednesday.,Minnesota (47-32) holds the sixth position in t...