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Ex-caddie takes blame for Garrick Higgo's PGA tee-time flub
Garrick Higgo's former caddie shouldered responsibility for a missed tee time penalty that proved costly at last week's PGA Championship, saying he "fell short" of his duties.,Austin Gaugert was fired by Higgo on Monday.,Last Thursday at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa., Higgo was one minu...
Action underway at CS Asia Championships in Shanghai
Action got underway Wednesday with 16 teams competing in the $400,000 CS Asia Championships in Shanghai.,The Counter-Strike 2 event begins with two double-elimination groups, with the top three teams from each group advancing to the playoffs: group stage winners to the semifinals, runners-up to the ...
Tommy Tuberville wins Alabama GOP governor nomination
Former Auburn football coach and current U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville won the Republican nomination for governor in Alabama.,Tuberville, 71, gained 85.5% of the vote in the primary on Tuesday to defeat opponents Ken McFeeters and Will Santivasci and is the heavy favorite to succeed term-limited curren...
Knicks Exposed James Harden’s Biggest Weaknesses in Game 1 Comeback
The Cavaliers blew a 22-point lead against the Knicks as James Harden struggled badly late in Game 1 of the East Finals....
Dodgers send out Shohei Ohtani in rubber game vs. Padres in NL West clash
Most of the time, the San Diego Padres win bullpen battles.,Not Tuesday night, not against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who came up with five scoreless innings out of their pen to close a come-from-behind, 5-4 win that evened a hotly contested series between the top teams in the National League West.,"I...
A's ride offensive explosion into rematch vs. Angels
The Los Angeles Angels hope to do a better job of closing out innings when they host the Athletics in the third contest of their four-game series on Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif.,The A's scored 12 of their 14 runs with two outs on Tuesday, including all six runs in the third inning., ,"Sometimes, i...
MLB Pitcher Props Today: Best Bets for Cam Schlittler, Aaron Nola and More
Get today’s best MLB pitcher props, including picks for Cam Schlittler, Emerson Hancock and Aaron Nola....
Indiana Pacers Eye Championship Moves After Disappointing Season
The Indiana Pacers could make aggressive moves in NBA free agency as the franchise looks to rebound from a disappointing season....
Washington Wizards Could Transform Franchise With No. 1 Overall Pick
The Washington Wizards earned the No. 1 overall pick and now face a franchise-defining NBA Draft decision....
Spurs vs Thunder Game 2 Best Bets: Top Picks for Western Conference Finals
Get the best betting picks and predictions for Spurs vs Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals....
Tigers eager to find offense in encounter vs. Guardians
Every baseball team seems lifeless when it isn't scoring. ,That's the dilemma the Detroit Tigers are facing now.,The Tigers have been slumping mainly due to a punchless attack. Entering the third contest of a four-game home series against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night, Detroit has just ...
Rangers' revived offense takes aim at Kyle Freeland, Rockies
The Texas Rangers' rally Monday night fell short, but it sparked a quick start to the Tuesday game.,Texas used the strong beginning to beat the Colorado Rockies 10-0 in the second game of the series, setting up a decisive contest Wednesday afternoon in Denver.,The Rangers will send right-hander Jack...
Nick Kurtz drives in 5 as Athletics blow out Angels
Nick Kurtz had three hits and drove in five runs for the Athletics in a 14-6 win against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Zack Gelof also had three hits, including a home run, and three RBIs as the visitors leveled the four-game series at one victory apiece. Brent Rooker ho...
Dodgers sneak past Padres in 9th, move atop NL West
Andy Pages' sacrifice fly in the top of the ninth inning Tuesday night lifted the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-4 win over the San Diego Padres.,Max Muncy started the winning rally by drawing a one-out walk from Mason Miller (1-1). Pinch runner Alex Call moved up to third when Miller's pickoff...
Rangers amass 16 hits in 10-0 beat-down of Rockies
Brandon Nimmo homered, singled twice and drove in three runs while Ezequiel Duran also had three hits and knocked in four as the Texas Rangers beat the Colorado Rockies 10-0 in Denver on Tuesday.,Joc Pederson tied his career high with four hits and Jake Burger produced two hits for Texas, which had ...
NAACP asks athletes to boycott Southern schools
The NAACP is calling for Black athletes, alumni and fans to withhold athletic and financial support from public universities within Southern states that are in the process of redistricting following a recent Supreme Court decision.,A 6-3 ruling in "Louisiana vs. Callais" on April 29 weakened the Vot...
Despite Ebola outbreak, DR Congo prepares for World Cup
The Democratic Republic of Congo's soccer team is attempting to navigate through a national Ebola outbreak in its preparations for the World Cup, though the squad still expects to compete in North America this summer.,FIFA issued a statement that "it is aware of and monitoring the situation regardin...
Avs star D Cale Makar misses practice ahead of Game 1 vs. Vegas
The status of Cale Makar for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals is up in the air after the Colorado Avalanche's star defenseman missed practice Tuesday for the third time since the end of the previous round.,The Avalanche haven't disclosed a particular injury for Makar, who has not missed a gam...
Travis Bazzana goes yard as Guardians edge Tigers
Travis Bazzana hit his second home run of the season, a two-run shot, and the visiting Cleveland Guardians edged the reeling Detroit Tigers, 4-3, on Tuesday night.,Kyle Manzardo scored two runs for the American League Central Division leaders. Steven Kwan scored a run and knocked in another as the G...
Top-seeded Avs expecting long Western Conference final series vs. Vegas
The Colorado Avalanche expected to be in this position when they started training camp in September, and the mission has not changed -- a Stanley Cup championship.,Colorado has pushed all season towards that goal, earning home ice throughout the playoffs, and the drive continues when it faces the Ve...