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Minnesota senator introduces sports betting bill
The Minnesota state Senate is set to consider a new mobile sports and daily fantasy sports bill. ,State Sen. Nick Frentz introduced SB 3414, which would legalize and regulate mobile sports betting in the state. The bill would tie mobile betting and DFS to federally recognized tribes -- 11 in total -...
Phillies reinstate INF/OF Weston Wilson from IL
The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday.,Wilson, 30, began the season on the IL with a left oblique strain sustained during spring training.,He batted .158 (6-for-38) with two RBIs in 10 rehab games with Class A Clearwater and...
Zack Wheeler, Phillies aim to end Mets' winning streak
The Philadelphia Phillies have their ace pitcher going Wednesday -- and not a moment too soon.,Zack Wheeler will attempt to keep the Phillies from being swept when he takes the mound against the host New York Mets in the matinee finale of a three-game series between the National League East rivals.,...
Mets defeat Phillies to remain perfect on homestand
Pete Alonso and Luis Torrens had RBI hits during a three-run seventh inning Tuesday night for the surging New York Mets, who beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 in the second game of a three-game series between the National League East rivals.,Griffin Canning and four relievers combined on an eight-h...
Bills RB James Cook absent from voluntary workouts
The Buffalo Bills opened up their first week of their voluntary offseason workouts with one notable piece missing: starting running back James Cook.,Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane noted that Cook was absent from the team workouts, although Beane emphasized that, when it comes to this week, "I...
Former NBA ROY Michael Carter-Williams starting boxing career
Former NBA Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams has found a new arena, with the 33-year-old expected to make his amateur boxing debut May 29 in New York.,A nine-year NBA veteran, Carter-Williams will square off with 36-year-old Sam Khativ in a three-round heavyweight bout at the Leman Ballroom...
Devils' Luke Hughes, Brenden Dillon out for Game 2 vs. Hurricanes
New Jersey Devils defensemen Luke Hughes and Brenden Dillon will sit out Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C.,Coach Sheldon Keefe ruled out both players after neither participated in the morning skate on Tuesday.,Hughes and Dillon susta...
Kraken tab Ron Francis as president, Jason Botterill as GM
The Seattle Kraken elevated Hall of Famer Ron Francis to president of hockey operations on Tuesday and promoted Jason Botterill to executive vice president and general manager.,The move comes one day after Seattle fired head coach Dan Bylsma following one season on the job. Botterill will lead the s...
Bucks' Damian Lillard says he's playing in Game 2 vs. Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks All-Star guard Damian Lillard told reporters at the morning shootaround that he will return to the court Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis.,Lillard, who had been listed as questionable for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round series, hasn't played since...
NFL Draft 2025: What Playoff Teams Might Do at the Bottom of Round 1
The Eagles are Super Bowl champs, but roster holes loom. Here’s how Philly — and fellow contenders like the Chiefs, Bills, and Ravens — could use their late first-round NFL Draft picks....
Francisco Lindor, Mets chase more success against Phillies
Francisco Lindor led off the past two games with homers, positive omens for the New York Mets, who are tied for the major leagues' best record going into their Tuesday home game against the Philadelphia Phillies.,New York opened the three-game series with a 5-4 win on Tuesday, getting two long balls...
Francisco Lindor's two homers power Mets past Phillies
Francisco Lindor homered twice Monday night and Tylor Megill dominated the visiting Philadelphia Phillies for 5 1/3 innings as the New York Mets opened an early-season showdown of National League East rivals with a 5-4 victory.,Megill (3-2) allowed only one hit and four walks while striking out 10 i...
Kraken fire coach Dan Bylsma after one season
The Seattle Kraken fired head coach Dan Bylsma on Monday after one season on the job.,In addition, Kraken general manager Ron Francis will transition to a new role as team president and assistant GM Jason Botterill will be elevated to general manager, The Athletic reported.,Bylsma, 54, spent two sea...
Bucks upgrade G Damian Lillard to questionable for Game 2 vs. Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks All-Star guard Damian Lillard, who hasn't played since March 18 due to a blood clot, has been upgraded to questionable for Game 2 of the first-round playoff series against the host Indiana Pacers on Tuesday.,The Bucks announced Lillard's status on Monday's injury report as questionab...
Brewers to see familiar face in series vs. Willy Adames, Giants
The Milwaukee Brewers will get a chance to visit an old pal when they open a four-game road series against Willy Adames and the San Francisco Giants on Monday night.,The teams flew into San Francisco on Sunday night experiencing opposite emotions. While the Brewers were celebrating a 14-1 thumping o...
'High energy' expected as Mets, Phillies open series
On Sunday afternoon, the New York Mets completed their first four-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals since 1986.,The historical comparisons will be of the far more recent variety for the Mets on Monday night, when they host the Philadelphia Phillies in the opener of a three-game series.,Tylor Meg...
Javier Sanoja's first homer sparks Marlins' rally past Phillies
Javier Sanoja homered and drove in five runs as the Miami Marlins avoided a sweep with a 7-5, victory in 10 innings against the host Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.,Sanoja, who entered the day with zero home runs and three RBIs in 27 career games, helped Miami snap a five-game losing streak. Connor...
Blue Jays put Nick Sandlin on IL, DFA fellow RHP Jacob Barnes
The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Nick Sandlin to the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a right lat strain.,Also on Sunday, right-hander Jacob Barnes was designated for assignment, while fellow right-handers Dillon Tate and Paxton Schultz were called up from Triple-A Buffalo.,Sandlin, 28, i...
Phillies place struggling OF Brandon Marsh (hamstring) on IL
The Philadelphia Phillies placed struggling outfielder Brandon Marsh on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a right hamstring strain.,The move is retroactive to Thursday for Marsh, who is just batting .095 (4-for-42) with one homer and five RBIs in 17 games this season. He is 0-for-31 in his past ...
Wild game has both Phillies, Marlins taking positives into Sunday matchup
The Philadelphia Phillies are going for a sweep of the visiting Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon, but the final half-inning of Saturday's contest created an unexpected shift in momentum heading into the series finale.,Philadelphia led 11-4 heading into the ninth inning Saturday before Miami scored ...