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U.S. overcomes Slovakia to advance to Billie Jean King Cup finals
Hailey Baptiste and Bernarda Pera earned victories Sunday to propel the United States past Slovakia 2-1 in Bratislava, Slovakia, as the U.S. took the Group C championship at 2-0.,The Americans advance to the Billie Jean King Cup finals to be held in September. They'll be joined by Japan, who won Gro...

Bulls optimistic Josh Giddey (wrist) will be OK for play-in game
Guard Josh Giddey, who helped propel the Chicago Bulls to a spot in the NBA play-in tournament, did not travel to Philadelphia for the final game of the regular season, instead staying home to get treatment on his ailing right wrist.,Speaking with reporters Sunday, coach Billy Donovan said there is ...

Blazers coach Chauncey Billups agrees to multi-year extension
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has agreed to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced Sunday morning.,Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed for Billups, who is concluding the final guaranteed year of his contract.,The move comes six days after the Trail Blazer...

Steady Zack Wheeler out to bounce back as Phillies face Cards
After failing to deliver a quality start in his last start, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler will try to rebound Sunday afternoon.,He will take the mound against the Cardinals in the rubber match of a three-game series at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 2-0 Friday night, then...

Sam Surridge lifts Nashville over Real Salt Lake on PK in 91st minute
Sam Surridge converted a penalty kick in the first minute of second-half stoppage time to give host Nashville SC a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday night.,After Nashville star Hany Mukhtar was the recipient of a clumsy foul in the box from RSL's Nelson Palacio in the 89th minute, it was S...

Ukraine, Great Britain, Spain advance in BJK Cup qualifying
Ukraine advanced to the Billie Jean Cup Finals for the first time by defeating Switzerland 2-1 on Saturday and clinching Group E in Radom, Poland.,Great Britain and Spain also qualified on Saturday with group-stage victories, joining defending champion Italy and Kazakhstan for the finals in Septembe...

Nick Castellanos helps Phillies down Cardinals
Nick Castellanos went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs to power the visiting Philadelphia Phillies past the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1 on Saturday afternoon.,Phillies starter Christopher Sanchez (1-0) allowed one run on eight hits and two walks in 6 1/3 innings. He struck out three.,Jose Alvardo, ...
Who Will Replace Derek Carr? Saints’ Top Quarterback Options for 2025
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Cards' Miles Mikolas bids for bounce-back effort vs. Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas wants to take a clear mind to the mound when he faces the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday afternoon.,Mikolas (0-1, 11.25 ERA) allowed nine runs (eight earned) on 11 hits in 2 2/3 innings in an 18-7 loss at Boston in his last start on Sunday.,...

Andre Pallante goes 7 innings as Cards shut out Phils
Andre Pallante and two relievers combined for a three-hitter as the St. Louis Cardinals blanked the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 Friday night,Pallante (2-0) held the Phillies to two hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out four.,Phil Maton tossed a perfect eighth inning and Ryan He...

Elena Rybakina helps Kazakhstan advance in BJK Cup qualifying
Yulia Putintseva and Elena Rybakina were dominant for the second straight day to help Kazakhstan sweep Colombia 3-0 and clinch Group D in Billie Jean King Cup qualifying Friday in Brisbane, Australia.,After Putintseva outmatched Colombia's Valentina Mediorreal Arias 6-0, 6-1 in a mere 37 minutes, Wo...

Golden Knights will have division title at stake vs. Predators
The Vegas Golden Knights can clinch their fourth division title in eight years when they host the Nashville Predators on Saturday night in Las Vegas.,Vegas (48-22-9, 105 points), which has three games remaining, holds a six-point lead over the second-place Los Angeles Kings (45-24-9, 99 points), who...

RSL to rely on Diego Luna in clash with Nashville SC
Nashville SC hopes key veteran Walker Zimmerman could be available this weekend following a frightening injury. ,Meanwhile, Real Salt Lake looks to ride budding superstar Diego Luna to more success. ,Both Zimmerman and Luna could be at the forefront Saturday night when Nashville hosts RSL. ,Nashvil...

Alec Bohm, Phillies aim for bounce-back effort vs. Cards
The Philadelphia Phillies generally have thrived on offense while winning eight of their first 12 games this season.,The major exception to the team's solid start at the plate is third baseman Alec Bohm, who is 1-for-23 over the past five games, dropping his average to .160. He hit .280 with 15 home...

Marcell Ozuna's HR powers Braves over Phillies in 11th
Marcell Ozuna hit a two-run walk-off homer in the 11th inning and the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 in the rubber match of a three-game series on Thursday night.,Atlanta tied the game 2-2 in the 11th inning when Austin Riley's double against Joe Ross (1-1) scored automat...

Kazakhstan beats Australia to open Billie Jean King Cup qualifying
World No. 10 Elena Rybakina helped her Kazakhstan team defeat Australia 2-1 on the first day of Billie Jean King Cup qualifying Thursday in Brisbane, Australia.,After Yulia Putintseva beat Maya Joint 6-2, 6-1, Rybakina ensured Kazakhstan clinched a point in Group D by taking down Kimberly Birrell 6-...

Mark DeRosa returning as Team USA coach for WBC
Mark DeRosa will return as manager of Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, USA Baseball announced Thursday.,"Getting the chance to share the clubhouse and dugout with USA's greatest staff and players was one of the highlights of my life," DeRosa said. "I'm extremely grateful and fired up to...

Predators coach Andrew Brunette back after 2-game absence
Nashville Predators coach Andrew Brunette rejoined the team Thursday after missing two games for a personal matter.,Brunette, 51, issued a statement saying he will be back behind the bench for Thursday night's game against the Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake City.,"I'd like to thank ownership and (gen...

Behind Jesus Luzardo, Phillies chase series win vs. Braves
A night after posting a dramatic victory over their National League East rivals, the visiting Philadelphia Phillies will look to earn a series win against the slumping Atlanta Braves on Thursday night.,In a back-and-forth affair, the Phillies won their sixth game in the past eight tries after Trea T...

Trea Turner's 9th-inning homer pushes Phillies past Braves
Trea Turner launched a go-ahead solo home run in the top of the ninth inning on Wednesday, leading the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves.,Turner finished 2-for-4, and teammate Bryce Harper connected on a two-run homer in the seventh inning. Philadelphia starter ...