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Looking for spark, A's face tall task vs. Zack Wheeler, Phillies
The Athletics had no answers for Cristopher Sanchez in their series opener with the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.,However, things don't get any easier for the A's on Wednesday as they face Zack Wheeler in the middle contest of their three-game set in Philadelphia.,Sanchez, the runner-up for the ...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Tigres top Nashville SC, advance to final
Juan Brunetta's 68th-minute goal broke a scoreless tie and created a lead too big for Nashville SC to overcome as Tigres UANL picked up their second straight 1-0 victory on Tuesday night at Estadio Universitario in San Nicolas de los Garzato, Mexico, to advance to the CONCACAF Champions Cup final.,T...
Nathan MacKinnon stars as Avs grab 2-0 lead over Wild
Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series in Denver on Tuesday night.,Colorado swept the first two games at home and have won six straight to start the postseason. Game 3 of the best-of-se...
Cristopher Sanchez dazzles, Bryce Harper powers Phillies past A's
Cristopher Sanchez worked eight scoreless innings and Bryce Harper homered twice to spur the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-1 win over the visiting Athletics on Tuesday.,Harper finished 3-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs scored for Philadelphia, which improved to 7-1 under interim manager Don Matt...
A’ja Wilson favored for another WNBA MVP in GM poll
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson became the first woman to win four WNBA Most Valuable Player awards last year, and those around the league feel there's nothing stopping her from claiming a fifth.,A majority of the league's general managers picked Wilson as the MVP favorite in the WNBA GM Survey, rel...
White Sox acquire RHP Trevor Richards from Phillies
The Chicago White Sox acquired journeyman right-hander Trevor Richards from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations on Tuesday.,The White Sox transferred right-hander Drew Thorpe to the 60-day injured list to open up a 40-man roster spot for Richards.,Richards, 32, had a 2.08 E...
Quail Hollow doesn't hold fondest memories for Sepp Straka
In most cases, the champion of a PGA Tour event is one of the favorites the following year when he comes back to defend. He finds the course favorable and has wonderful memories of the week and holding a trophy aloft.,But that's not the case for Austria's Sepp Straka this week as he prepares to defe...
Dustin Johnson, Max Homa make PGA Championship field; no Tiger, Phil
Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson will not play the PGA Championship, the second straight major in 2026 that two of the greatest golfers of all time won't be present.,The PGA of America released its field list Tuesday for the major championship slated for May 14-17 at Aronimink Golf Club outside Philad...
Golf Glance: Rory McIlroy returns ahead of major; LIV Golf in Virginia
The PGA Tour sees Rory McIlroy return to action for a signature event ahead of next week's PGA Championship, while LIV Golf is in Virginia and the LPGA Tour makes its annual stop in New Jersey.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: Truist Championship, Charlotte, May 7-10,Course: Quail Hollow Club (Par 71, 7,583 Yard...
Pirates All-Star, World Series champion Bob Skinner dies at 94
Former Pittsburgh Pirates player and coach Bob Skinner, who also had managerial stints with the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres, has died. He was 94.,Known by the nickname "Sleepy" during his time with the Pirates, the San Diego-area native played nearly nine of his 12 major league season...
Brewers LHP Angel Zerpa to have Tommy John surgery
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Angel Zerpa will have season-ending Tommy John surgery next Monday, the team confirmed Tuesday.,The 26-year-old reliever was placed on the 15-day injured list last week after experiencing tightness in his left forearm. The general recovery timeline for elbow surgery and...
LIV CEO: League's value rests in teams, optimistic on funding
LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil expressed optimism Tuesday in his first public comments since Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund confirmed it will pull its financial support following the 2026 season.,O'Neil cited the value of the league's 13 teams as a means to attract new investors in the wake of the...
N.J. hosting four World Cup camps with addition of Haiti
It will be a melting pot in the Garden State with Morocco and Haiti joining Brazil and Senegal with base camps in New Jersey for this summer's World Cup, The Athletic reported Tuesday.,Brazil, Morocco and Haiti all were selected into Group C for the tournament.,Brazil will be based at the New York R...
Phillies, rolling since managerial change, open set vs. A's
Cristopher Sanchez helped ignite the Don Mattingly era last week.,The left-hander will try to propel Mattingly and the Philadelphia Phillies to another victory Tuesday when the Athletics come to town for the opener of a three-game series.,Philadelphia's front office fired manager Rob Thomson a week ...
Aaron Nola, Phillies blank Marlins to complete series victory
Aaron Nola tossed six scoreless innings and Bryce Harper homered to lift the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 1-0 win over the Miami Marlins on Monday in the finale of a four-game series.,In front of an announced crowd of 7,626 people and 167 dogs, Nola (2-3) logged his best start of 2026. He all...
WNBA cuts roundup: Sky waive 2025 first-rounder Hailey Van Lith
The Chicago Sky waived 2025 first-round draft pick Hailey Van Lith on Monday.,The 24-year-old point guard averaged 3.5 points and 1.6 assists in 29 games (no starts) as a rookie in 2025.,Van Lith averaged 12.5 points and 4.5 assists in two preseason games for Chicago, which opens the regular season ...
Vegas F William Karlsson, out since Nov., back for Game 1 vs. Ducks
Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson will play for the first time since Nov. 8 when he suits up for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday.,Karlsson, 33, saw his 12th NHL season cut short when he suffered a lower-body injury in a game against t...
Avs look to keep scoring outburst going in Game 2 vs. Wild
The Minnesota Wild prevailed in a gritty, low-scoring series against Dallas in the first round, but the Western Conference semifinals started with an offensive explosion.,The Colorado Avalanche put eight goals by Minnesota goaltender Jesper Wallstedt in Sunday's 9-6 Game 1 victory. Colorado hopes to...
Brewers get pair of bats back in time for opener vs. Cardinals
Milwaukee first baseman Andrew Vaughn and outfielder Jackson Chourio are expected to rejoin the lineup when the Brewers begin a three-game series against the host St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.,Vaughn, out since March 27 after fracturing the hamate bone in his left hand on Opening Day, is set to ret...
Sky waive 2025 first-rounder G Hailey Van Lith
The Chicago Sky waived 2025 first-round draft pick Hailey Van Lith on Monday.,The 24-year-old point guard averaged 3.5 points and 1.6 assists in 29 games (no starts) as a rookie in 2025.,WNBA teams have until Thursday at 5 p.m. ET to make their final roster cuts before the regular season begins Frid...