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Vancouver police denied motorcade request for FIFA's Gianni Infantino
Vancouver's police department denied a request for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to utilize a motorcade escort for his trip to the city this week for the annual FIFA Congress.,Per a report from Global News, the request was for a full motorcade escort, which would have allowed Infantino to travel t...
Brewers' Jackson Chourio, Andrew Vaughn on track to return next week
Brewers left fielder Jackson Chourio and first baseman Andrew Vaughn are both set to begin rehab assignments with Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday ahead of projected May 4 returns to the major league level, the team announced Tuesday.,Both Chourio and Vaughn have been sidelined since at least Opening...
Yankees place DH Giancarlo Stanton (calf) on IL
The New York Yankees placed designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right calf strain.,The move is retroactive to Saturday. The Yankees recalled infielder Max Schuemann from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to take his place on the active roster.,Stanton last pl...
Red cards approved for players covering mouths at World Cup
The International Football Association Board held a special meeting in Vancouver on Tuesday to approve a pair of FIFA-approved amendments to address inappropriate behavior ahead of this summer's World Cup in North America,One new rule permit officials to issue red cards for any players who cover the...
Mets’ Kodai Senga (lumbar spine inflammation) goes on 15-day IL
New York Mets right-handed starting pitcher Kodai Senga was placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with lumbar spine inflammation. The move is retroactive to Monday.,Senga received an epidural, Newsday reported.,In a corresponding move, the Mets recalled right-hander Christian Scott from Tripl...
Golf Glance: PGA Tour returns to Trump National Doral; Champions hit 2nd major
The PGA Tour returns to Trump National Doral following a 10-year hiatus for a signature event, the LPGA Tour is in Mexico and the Champions hit their second major of the year.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: Cadillac Championship, Miami, April 30-May 3,Course: Trump National Doral, Blue Monster (Par 72, 7,739 Y...
Report: Jerome Tang to return to Baylor coaching staff
Former Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang is returning to Baylor as the associate head coach, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,Tang reportedly was working with the university to finalize a multi-year contract to rejoin longtime coach Scott Drew's staff.,Tang, 59, spent nearly two decades on the Bears' coa...
J.B. Bickerstaff Is One Loss Away From Being Exposed as a Phony
The Orlando Magic take a 3-1 lead over the top-seeded Pistons, raising major concerns in Detroit....
Ravens sign QBs Diego Pavia, Joe Fagnano to 3-year deals
The Baltimore Ravens signed Heisman Trophy runner-up Diego Pavia, formerly of Vanderbilt, and ex-UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano to three-year contracts as undrafted free agents on Tuesday, multiple outlets reported.,Both players had been invited to attend the team's rookie mini-camp later this week b...
Damon Jones agrees to plea deal in federal gambling case
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones accepted a plea agreement, becoming the first to take a deal in the federal gambling investigation that led to more than two dozen arrests.,Jones, 49, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a federal court in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Tuesday,...
Report: WR Jauan Jennings visiting Vikings
Free-agent wide receiver Jauan Jennings is visiting the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday and Wednesday, ESPN reported.,The Vikings are looking for depth at the position behind two-time All-Pro Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison after losing Jalen Nailor in free agency to the Las Vegas Raiders. Minnesot...
Pistons aiming to avoid historic early exit vs. Magic
The Detroit Pistons need a three-game winning streak to avoid joining an infamous list. Only six top seeds in NBA history have flamed out in the first round of the playoffs to a No. 8 seed.,The Pistons trail Orlando 3-1 in their best-of-seven series after a 94-88 road loss on Monday. The series resu...
Mexico makes Liga MX call-ups ahead of pre-World Cup camp
Mexico's FIFA World Cup roster began to take shape Tuesday with a dozen Liga MX players invited to the camp that begins on May 6. ,Manager Javier Aguirre's crew will be joined in training later in the month by players who are based in Europe and elsewhere. His final roster for this summer's tourname...
PWHL officially passes 1M attendance mark for first time
The Professional Women's Hockey League surpassed one million fans in the regular season for the first time in its three-season history, the league announced Tuesday.,In all, 120 games were played, with slightly more than 1.1 million people filling the seats for an average of 9,304 per game.,That tot...
Two ex-Fordham players banned after betting probe
Two former Fordham men's basketball players received permanent bans from the NCAA on Tuesday after a lengthy gambling investigation.,The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions found that Elijah Gray and Will Richardson participated in potential game manipulation for sports betting reasons.,Accordi...
Ex-UConn QB Joe Fagnano signs 3-year deal with Ravens
Ex-UConn quarterback Joe Fagnano signed a three-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent.,UConn confirmed his signing on Tuesday.,Fagnano was set to attend the team's rookie mini-camp as an invitee, but now he has a spot on the team's 90-man roster. He joins a quarterback r...
Eagles assistant GM Alec Halaby steps down
Philadelphia Eagles assistant general manager Alec Halaby stepped down from his post on Tuesday.,Halaby has spent 17 years in the organization, holding numerous roles before accepting the assistant general manager position in 2022. He played a role in the Eagles winning a pair of Super Bowl titles i...
Phillies fire Rob Thomson, tab Don Mattingly as interim manager
The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday and named bench coach Don Mattingly as their interim skipper through the 2026 season.,USA Today reported Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, fired Friday, was offered the job and declined, opting to spend time with his family.,The flounder...
Alex Cora to Red Sox fans: 'Boston, we will miss you'
Fired Red Sox manager Alex Cora sent a short farewell note to Boston via social media on Tuesday.,"Boston, we will miss you," he wrote. ,"Gracias for making us part of you. #RedSoxNation, you are the [heart emoji] of that team, keep believing, you really care and that's what pushes everyone in the @...
Alex Fitzpatrick's Zurich Win Raises Questions About PGA Tour Rewards
Alex Fitzpatrick’s Zurich Classic win raises questions about PGA Tour rewards and fairness....