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Cold clubs clash as Atlanta United visit Chicago
Two teams searching for their first win since March will square off Saturday afternoon when the Chicago Fire host Atlanta United in Eastern Conference play.,Atlanta (2-5-4, 10 points) hasn't picked up a victory since a 4-3 home win over New York City FC on March 29. Last time out, the club recorded ...

Columbus Crew visit Philadelphia in battle of beasts of the East
Call it an unexpected matchup for the top spot in the Eastern Conference when the Columbus Crew visit the Philadelphia Union on Saturday in Chester, Pa.,While the first-place Crew (7-1-3, 24 points) won the 2023 MLS Cup and were a serious contender again last season, there were questions about their...

UNLV OL Ben Christman died of heart issues
The death of UNLV offensive lineman Ben Christman was caused by a heart condition, the coroner's office in Clark County, Nev., said.,Christman was found dead in his off-campus apartment on Feb. 11, the day before his 22nd birthday. The coroner's report said Christman died of cardiac arrhythmia, whic...

UNC refutes report it banned Bill Belichick's girlfriend
The University of North Carolina athletic department refuted a report that coach Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson was banned from the Tar Heels' football facilities.,"While Jordon Hudson is not an employee at the University or Carolina Athletics, she is welcome to the Carolina Football faci...

With Pope Leo XIV in their corner, White Sox begin anew vs. Marlins
Wins have been hard to come by for the Chicago White Sox, but the organization was able to celebrate with hordes of South Siders when new Pope Leo XIV was confirmed as a lifelong fan by his brother on Thursday.,The White Sox will look to reward the native Chicagoan -- the Sun-Times published a pictu...

Phillies flying high as they visit Guardians
Trea Turner and the Philadelphia Phillies are riding high as they visit Cleveland for a three-game series against the Guardians, beginning Friday night.,Turner singled home Brandon Marsh with the decisive run in the 10th inning Thursday, allowing Philadelphia to complete a huge comeback and beat the...

Phillies rally from four-run deficit to repel Rays in extras
Brandon Marsh ripped an RBI double and scored in the 10th inning, helping the visiting Philadelphia Phillies record a 7-6 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.,With Philadelphia trailing 5-1, Bryson Stott belted a three-run homer in the eighth inning and pinch-runne...

Kris Bubic, Bobby Witt Jr., Royals dominate White Sox
Kris Bubic scattered six hits over seven shutout innings and Bobby Witt Jr. went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs, two stolen bases and two runs scored as the Kansas City Royals completed a four-game sweep of the visiting Chicago White Sox with a 10-0 victory on Thursday afternoon.,It was the eigh...

World No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul on top at Mizuho Americas Open
Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand rang up eight birdies with no bogeys on Thursday to set the first-round pace at the Mizuho Americas Open in Jersey City, N.J.,Thitikul, ranked No. 2 in the world, won the CME Group Tour Championship last fall but has not won on the LPGA Tour yet in 2025.,She's in good posi...

Next MLB Manager Fired Odds: Stumbling contenders among favorites
The proverbial first shoe dropped in the 2025 Major League Baseball manager carousel with Pittsburgh's firing of Derek Shelton,The sixth-year manager survived less than a quarter of the season before the Pirates fired him with an abysmal 12-26 record through 38 games.,Shelton might not be alone in b...

Keith Mitchell opens with 61, leads Truist Championship
Keith Mitchell used a late birdie run to shoot a 9-under-par 61 and take the early lead at the Truist Championship on Thursday in Flourtown, Pa.,Mitchell started his first round at the Philadelphia Cricket Club's Wissahickon Course on the back nine and parred his first five holes. After birdieing No...

Cubs visit Mets in potential playoff preview
Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial first mile marker of the baseball season, is still two weeks away.,But it's not too early to wonder if the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs will be offering a playoff preview Friday night, when New York hosts Chicago in the opener of a three-game series between a p...

Kris Bubic, Bobby Whitt Jr., Royals dominate White Sox
Kris Bubic scattered six hits over seven shutout innings and Bobby Witt Jr. went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs, two stolen bases and two runs scored as the Kansas City Royals completed a four-game sweep of the visiting Chicago White Sox with a 10-0 victory on Thursday afternoon.,It was the eigh...

Report: Cubs to call up top pitching prospect Cade Horton
The Chicago Cubs are expected to call up their top pitching prospect, right-hander Cade Horton, in advance of a three-game road series against the New York Mets, the Des Moines Register reported Thursday.,Horton, 23, was the No. 7 overall draft pick by the Cubs in 2022 out of Oklahoma. In his third ...

Former Tigers, White Sox OF Chet Lemon dies at 70
Three-time All-Star center fielder Chet Lemon, who won a World Series with the 1984 Detroit Tigers, died Thursday at his home in Florida. He was 70.,"He was sleeping on his reclining sofa," his wife, Gigi Lemon, told the Detroit Free Press. "He just wasn't responsive.",Lemon had battled a rare blood...

Phillies look to Jesus Luzardo in bid to sweep Rays
The Philadelphia Phillies are coming around at the plate, and left-hander Jesus Luzardo keeps silencing the opposition during his first season with the team.,The Phillies would love to see more of the same on both fronts Thursday as they vie for a three-game series sweep of the host Tampa Bay Rays.,...

White Sox look to break Royals' hold on series rivalry
Starting pitching has helped continue the Kansas City Royals' recent dominance over the Chicago White Sox.,With Kris Bubic looking to continue his strong start to 2025, the Royals can complete a four-game series sweep with their 11th consecutive home win over the White Sox on Thursday.,Winners of fi...

Michael Wacha, Royals maintain mastery of White Sox
Michael Wacha allowed three hits over seven scoreless innings and Bobby Witt Jr. clubbed a two-run homer as the Kansas City Royals hung on to beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Wednesday night.,Kansas City has won each of its past 10 home meetings with Chicago.,The Royals have scored an average of tw...

Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez, Taijuan Walker combine for 2-hit shutout of Rays
Cristopher Sanchez allowed one hit over six scoreless innings and Taijuan Walker struck out seven over the final three frames, fueling the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday night.,Sanchez (4-1) fanned five batters and walked three, departing after 8...

Dolphins' Tyreek Hill undergoes second wrist procedure of offseason
Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill announced Wednesday that he underwent a second surgery on his right wrist that hampered the eight-time Pro Bowler throughout the 2024 season.,Hill had his wrist repaired early this offseason with a procedure that included having screws placed in the joint. Accordi...