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Reports: Angels acquire Ps Andrew Chafin, Luis Garcia from Nats
The Los Angeles Angels bolstered their bullpen on Wednesday by acquiring left-hander Andrew Chafin and right-hander Luis Garcia from the Washington Nationals, multiple media outlets reported.,Left-hander Jake Eder and fellow minor leaguer Sam Brown, a first baseman and outfielder, reportedly are hea...
Austin Hill suspended one race for Indy crash
NASCAR issued a one-race suspension to Xfinity Series driver Austin Hill for his role in a crash in Indianapolis last weekend.,Hill, the driver of the Richard Childress Racing No. 21 Chevrolet, will be replaced by Austin Dillon behind the wheel at Saturday's race at Iowa Speedway.,The crash in quest...
Local favorite Ben Griffin looks to work magic at Wyndham
Ben Griffin looks to rebound from missing the cut in each of his last two tournaments when he tees off at the Wyndham Championship on Thursday.,Griffin, a former University of North Carolina standout, admitted on Tuesday that he relishes playing in the tournament at Sedgefield Country Club in Greens...
Connor Zilisch fastest at Indy for third straight Xfinity Series win
INDIANAPOLIS -- As contrary as it might seem, there was ambivalence in Connor Zilisch's victory in Saturday's Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.,Yes, Zilisch won his third straight NASCAR Xfinity Series race and added to his inarguable credentials as a budding superstar. What's more, Zilis...
Connor Zilisch claims rain-shortened Xfinity Series race at Dover
Lest anyone doubt the all-around natural racing talent of 18-year-old Connor Zilisch, the rookie claimed a series best fourth NASCAR Xfinity Series victory on the season in Saturday's rain-shortened BetRivers 200 at the one-mile Dover Motor Speedway in Dover, Del., ,Zilisch led 77 of the race's 134 ...
ATP roundup: David Goffin returns from injury and triumphs in Gstaad
One tennis veteran prevailed, while another succumbed as first round play continued at the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad in Switzerland on Tuesday.,No. 6 Belgian David Goffin, 34, returned to action after suffering a foot injury two months ago and outlasted 19-year old Martin Landaluce of Spain, 7-6 (2), 6-...
Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini found guilty of murdering father-in-law
Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini was found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2021 shooting that claimed the life of his father-in-law and left his mother-in-law injured.,The victims in the June 5, 2021, attack were Robert Gary Spohr, 70, who was found dead in a home in North Lake Tahoe, Calif., fr...
Report: MLB investigating agent amid allegations of financial misconduct
The former agent of Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas is being investigated by the Major League Baseball Players Association for inappropriate and harmful financial advice, The Athletic reported Tuesday.,According to a grievance Rojas filed with the MLBPA last August, he took out two adva...
Shane van Gisbergen wins dramatic duel on the streets of Chicago
CHICAGO - In a dream matchup between the veteran road course king and the 18-year-old pretender to the throne on the streets of the Windy City, Shane van Gisbergen schooled his young JR Motorsports teammate in winning Saturday's The Loop 110., ,With his cool suit malfunctioning on a hot day on the 2...
Weekend Preview: Chicago Street Course
When NASCAR Cup drivers take to the streets of Chicago for the third race in the Windy City, one of the focal points will be the battle between Alex Bowman and Bubba Wallace.,Bowman is the defending winner of Sunday's Grant Park 165 (2 p.m. ET on TNT, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). The driver of th...
Lee Westwood qualifies for Open; first major berth since 2022
Lee Westwood will make his first major championship start in three years when he tees it up at the Open Championship later this month at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.,The 52-year-old Englishman was the medalist in his final qualifying group Tuesday at Dundonald Links in Scotland, one of four s...
5-star LB Xavier Griffin commits to Alabama
Xavier Griffin, ranked by the 247Sports composite as the No. 2 linebacker in the Class of 2026, announced his commitment to Alabama on Sunday afternoon.,The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Griffin chose the Crimson Tide over finalists Florida State, Ohio State and Texas. He plays at Gainesville (Ga.) High Schoo...
5-star LB Xavier Griffin set to announce college choice on Sunday
Xavier Griffin, ranked by the 247Sports composite as the No. 2 linebacker in the Class of 2026, is scheduled to announce his college commitment on Sunday afternoon.,A 6-foot-3, 200-pound player, Griffin has four finalists: Alabama, Florida State, Ohio State and Texas. He plays at Gainesville (Ga.) H...
Mets RHP Griffin Canning has ruptured Achilles
The New York Mets announced that starting pitcher Griffin Canning suffered a ruptured Achilles on Thursday night.,Canning was placed on the 60-day injured list on Friday and faces a lengthy recovery. It is the same injury that affected NBA stars Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton dur...
Mets RHP Griffin Canning heading for MRI on injured ankle
New York Mets starting pitcher Griffin Canning was helped off the field Thursday night after sustaining a left ankle injury in the third inning of their home game against the Atlanta Braves.,After the game, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters the team believes it is an Achilles injury and tha...
Mets starter Griffin Canning (leg) helped off field vs. Braves
New York Mets starting pitcher Griffin Canning was helped off the field Thursday night after sustaining an injury to his left leg in the third inning of their home game against the Atlanta Braves.,Canning threw a pitch to Atlanta shortstop Nick Allen, who grounded out to shortstop Francisco Lindor. ...
Seahawks bringing back CB Shaquill Griffin
Cornerback Shaquill Griffin is signing with the Seattle Seahawks, where he started his NFL career and had his lone Pro Bowl season, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.,Griffin, a Pro Bowl pick in 2019, is signing a one-year, $3 million contract that can increase in value up to $4 million, ...
Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley looks to continue momentum into Rocket Classic
Keegan Bradley is getting used to hearing "U-S-A!" chants everywhere he goes.,After his stunning victory this past Sunday -- and the ensuing Ryder Cup chatter that followed -- Bradley will be the center of attention at the Rocket Classic, which begins Thursday at Detroit Golf Club.,Bradley, who will...
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder Can Repeat as NBA Champions Next Season
The Oklahoma City Thunder are poised to defend their NBA title in 2025 thanks to youth, depth, flexibility, and leadership from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander....
Oklahoma City Thunder Seeks Game 7 Redemption After NBA Finals Collapse
The Oklahoma City Thunder blew a golden opportunity in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, but a home-court advantage in Game 7 offers a shot at redemption and their first championship....