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Angels DFA INF Jeimer Candelario
The Los Angeles Angels designated infielder Jeimer Candelario for assignment on Saturday after seven games and just two hits.,In a corresponding move, the team reinstated infielder Vaughn Grissom from the injured list.,The Angels signed Candelario as a free agent on Feb. 9 and invited him to spring ...

Magic try to avoid play-in, wrap regular season vs. Celtics
The Orlando Magic will visit the Boston Celtics on Sunday as they attempt to avoid the play-in tournament.,Orlando (45-36) is currently the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. The Magic have the same record as the sixth-seeded Toronto Raptors, who own the tiebreaker.,The Magic helped their case ...

Young PGA Tour star laments countrymen joining LIV Golf
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Aldrich Potgieter's name surfaced late last year in the annual rumors of young players who might be negotiating with LIV Golf, but it doesn't sound like the PGA Tour has to worry about one of its emerging stars bolting for the rival league any time soon.,Potgeiter, 21, was a PGA Tour...

F Azura Stevens rejoins Sky on reported 3-year deal
Free agent forward Azura Stevens rejoined the Chicago Sky on Saturday following three seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks.,Terms were not disclosed by Chicago but ESPN reported that the 6-foot-6 Stevens, 30, landed a three-year contract.,Stevens previously played for the Sky from 2020-22, winning a ...

Max Muncy, high-octane Dodgers set for rematch vs. Rangers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the first 10-win team in the majors, and they largely have gotten there with a potent offense.,The Dodgers, who host the Texas Rangers on Saturday night in the second contest of their three-game series, lead the majors in hits (134), batting average (.297) and homers (25)...

Reports: Mets calling up veteran closer Craig Kimbrel
The New York Mets are calling up nine-time All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel, multiple outlets reported on Saturday.,Kimbrel, 37, signed a minor league deal with the Mets in January.,Kimbrel ranks fifth all-time with 440 career saves. He led the National League in saves in four straight seasons with t...
Why NFL's Proposed 18-Game Schedule Doesn't Make Sense
The NFL is considering an 18-game schedule, but is more football really better? Here’s why it could hurt the league....
MLB Playoff Teams Off to Shocking Slow Starts in 2026
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2027 NCAA Title Odds: Michigan, Duke Lead Early Betting Favorites
Michigan leads early 2027 NCAA title odds—breaking down futures bets for Wolverines, Duke, and Michigan State....
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Get UFC 327 predictions and best bets, including Prochazka vs Ulberg, Pitbull vs Pico, and Suarez vs Godinez....

After offensive barrage, Angels vie for another win over Reds
The Los Angeles Angels showed signs of busting out of their offensive malaise in the opener Friday of a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds.,Cincinnati did little in that regard.,Fresh off crushing three homers, the Angels will look to secure a series victory over the Reds on Saturday afte...

Tigers' Casey Mize hopes sunny skies signal success vs. Marlins
Casey Mize made his most recent start in brutal weather conditions, and the Detroit Tigers right-hander hopes better weather will lead to better results on Saturday when he pitches the middle game of a three-game home series against the Miami Marlins on Saturday afternoon.,Mize's season debut was st...

Amid James Rodriguez health issue, Minnesota United bid to build steam vs. San Diego
A Minnesota United side weathering speculation over star player James Rodriguez's health will attempt to earn another road win Saturday night when it faces a San Diego FC squad frustrated with its recent form.,Minnesota (2-2-2, 8 points) recorded a 2-1 win last Saturday at the Los Angeles Galaxy des...

Earthquakes eager to extend torrid start vs. Sporting KC
The San Jose Earthquakes will be strong favorites to continue the best start in franchise history when they visit woeful Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night at Kansas City, Kan.,The Earthquakes (5-1-0, 15 points) never had won five of their first six matches, dating to their first season in the f...

Atlanta United search for rare road win in Chicago
The Chicago Fire don't appear to have lost confidence despite an injury to their star striker.,The Fire (3-2-1, 10 points), winners of their last two matches and currently tied for fifth place in the Eastern Conference, host struggling Atlanta United (1-4-1, 4 points) on Saturday night.,Chicago was ...

Bryan Reynolds' homer the difference as Pirates blank Cubs
Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run home run, Carmen Mlodzinski threw 5 1/3 scoreless innings and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0 on Friday afternoon.,Chicago starter Shota Imanaga held Pittsburgh hitless in his six-inning stint.,The third pitch from Cubs reliever Caleb Thielbar (...

Max Muncy blasts 3 HRs to propel Dodgers past Rangers
Max Muncy's two-out solo home run in the bottom of the ninth capped off his second career three-run game, and it gave the Los Angeles Dodgers an 8-7 walkoff win over the Texas Rangers Friday night in Los Angeles.,Andy Pages homered and collected his fourth three-hit game of the season, and the Dodge...

Devin Carter fills box score in Kings' win over Warriors
Devin Carter set career highs with six 3-pointers, 29 points and nine rebounds as the Sacramento Kings beat the visiting Golden State Warriors 124-118 on Friday night.,Carter shot 11-for-18 from the floor and 6-for-11 from 3-point range for Sacramento (22-59), which avenged a 110-105 loss to the War...

Nuggets win 11th straight as reserves outlast Thunder counterparts
Jonas Valanciunas amassed 23 points and 17 rebounds, both season highs, and Julian Strawther added 22 points as the host Denver Nuggets beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-107 in a matchup of benches on Friday night.,Denver (53-28) clinched at least the fourth seed in the Western Conference with its ...

James Wood helps Nationals come back vs. mistake-prone Brewers
James Wood highlighted a four-run ninth inning with a run-scoring double as the Washington Nationals came from behind to beat the host Milwaukee Brewers 7-3 Friday.,The Nationals used three bunts and a hit by pitch off Brewers closer Trevor Megill (0-2, 11.25 ERA) to spark an unusual winning rally.,...