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Degree finished, golf is Rose Zhang’s focus entering U.S. Women's Open
Although Rose Zhang has been on the scene now for the better part of a decade, golf never has been her primary focus.,She always balanced school with competing in LPGA events -- before and after she turned pro in 2023.,But after wrapping her coursework in March, she's set to walk in her Stanford gra...
MLB Pitcher Props Today: Best Bets for June 3rd
Logan Webb has consistently worked deep into games, making his outs recorded prop an attractive play against the Brewers....
NBA Finals Game 1 Best Bets: Knicks vs. Spurs Predictions and Player Props
Get the best bets for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, including picks on Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson and the Knicks against the Spurs....

Down 1-0, Hurricanes prepared for long series against Golden Knights
The Carolina Hurricanes know what it's like to get hot during the Stanley Cup playoffs. They also know how to bounce back from a series-opening loss.,The Hurricanes also realize there's still plenty of time to accomplish both heading into Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knig...

Tigers again start strong, blow past Rays to complete sweep
Detroit's Dillon Dingler drove in four runs as the Tigers completed a sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays by scoring six times in the first four innings Wednesday afternoon, easing away from the American League East leaders 7-2 in St. Petersburg, Fla. ,Dingler, the designated hitter, went 2-for-4 and was hi...

Red Sox place utility infielder Nick Sogard (oblique) on IL
The Boston Red Sox placed utility infielder Nick Sogard on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a right oblique strain.,The move is retroactive to Sunday. In a corresponding move, the Red Sox recalled utility infielder Anthony Seigler, 26, from Triple-A Worcester.,Sogard, 28, last played on S...

Report: Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte interested in trade
New England wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is interested in being traded from the Patriots, according to ESPN.,Boutte's outlook has been formed after the Patriots signed free agent receiver Romeo Doubs on March 10 and made the long-expected trade for star wideout A.J. Brown from the Philadelphia Eagle...

Report: PGA player council briefed on potential '28 schedule revamp
More reported details about how the PGA Tour schedule will be revamped in 2028 are starting to emerge.,Golf Channel reported Wednesday that the PGA Tour future competition committee has discussed its ideal vision with the PGA Tour's player advisory council, which would involve splitting the tour int...

Mets option Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse
The New York Mets optioned Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse and recalled fellow right-hander Joey Gerber from the same club on Wednesday.,Gerber can help replenish the bullpen after the Mets used six pitchers in their 3-2 loss in 10 innings to Seattle on Monday and four more in an 8-3 setback to the ...

Charges against Falcons WR Zachariah Branch dismissed
Misdemeanor obstruction charges against Atlanta Falcons rookie receiver Zachariah Branch have been dismissed, his attorney announced Wednesday.,The former Georgia standout was arrested on April 19 in Athens, Ga., and charged with obstructing a police officer and obstructing public sidewalks/streets....

NC State-UVA opener moved from Brazil to Charlottesville
The season-opening football game between North Carolina State and Virginia will no longer be played in Brazil.,Both ACC schools announced Wednesday that the contest will be held on Aug. 29 in Charlottesville, Va.,Billed as the first college football game played in South America, it originally was sc...

Scottie Scheffler seeks Tiger-style three-peat at Memorial
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will chase a rare three-peat this week at the Memorial Tournament, last accomplished at Muirfield Village Golf Club by Tiger Woods a quarter-century ago.,Scheffler finished 10-under to beat Ben Griffin by four strokes last year, successfully following up his 8-under, on...

Rockies' Michael Lorenzen returns home, bids to halt slide vs. Angels
Michael Lorenzen is hoping a return to familiar territory on Wednesday evening will pull him out of a winless streak that has stretched to six starts.,Lorenzen is scheduled to take the mound for the Colorado Rockies in the finale of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Cali...

Behind Joc Pederson, red-hot Rangers seek sweep of Cards
Texas Rangers slugger Joc Pederson might not fit the mold of a traditional leadoff hitter, but there's no denying that he's been a perfect fit since moving into the role.,Pederson has been on a tear for the Rangers, who aim to complete a sweep of their three-game series against the host St. Louis Ca...

Diamondbacks try to slow Dodgers' 2-way star Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to start on the mound and hit leadoff again Wednesday.,It is appointment viewing.,Ohtani is seeking an unprecedented three-peat when the Los Angeles Dodgers meet the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second contest of a four-game set in Phoenix after the Dodgers evened the serie...

Pirates ace Paul Skenes sizes up Astros, Spencer Arrighetti
Following a brief stint on the restricted list, Pittsburgh right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski was available out of the bullpen on Tuesday for the opener of a three-game interleague series against the host Houston Astros.,Mlodzinski did not appear in the Pirates' 10-6 victory, as right-hander Wilber Dote...

Cubs continue search for offense against Athletics
The Chicago Cubs continue to be stuck in an offensive slump that has seen the club score three or fewer runs in 10 of its past 16 games.,The Cubs will attempt to break out of the pattern on Wednesday night in the middle contest of a three-game series against the Athletics in Chicago.,The Cubs were 1...

Tigers, returning to health, chase road sweep of Rays
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch felt his team would add some punch with some healthy additions creating a more potent lineup.,He was right so far.,Riding their first two-game winning streak in a month, the Tigers will try to sweep the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday afternoon when the teams meet in th...

M80 shine as Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major begins
M80 cruised to two comfortable wins on Tuesday as Stage 1 of the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major got underway in Germany.,GamerLegion, BetBoom Team and B8 also earned two victories on the tournament's opening day.,The 32-team, $1.25 million Counter-Strike: Global Offensive event is starting with...

Shohei Ohtani plays key role in Dodgers' win over D-backs
Shohei Ohtani doubled, tripled, drove in two and scored twice, Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 in Phoenix on Tuesday.,Freeman had three hits and Dalton Rushing added two hits and two runs for the Dodgers, who led 4-0 after ...