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LeBron James favored to return next season, but leave Lakers
LeBron James said he's not ready to make a decision on playing a 24th NBA season, but oddsmakers strongly anticipate him being on the court come the 2026-27 season.,James, 41, said after the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated by Oklahoma City on Monday night that, "what my future (holds), I don't kn...
NHL's top GM award features three first-time finalists
All three candidates for the 2025-26 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year award are first-time finalists.,Bill Guerin of the Minnesota Wild, Chris MacFarland of the Colorado Avalanche and Pat Verbeek of the Anaheim Ducks were named on Tuesday. Presented annually since 2009-10, the award is voted ...
Coveted 5-star tackle in 2027 class commits to Notre Dame
Five-star tackle Oluwasemilore Olubobola committed to Notre Dame's Class of 2027 on Tuesday.,In a ceremony at his school, Saint Peter's Prep in Jersey City, N.J., Olubobola reached under a table and pulled out a bright green Notre Dame baseball cap to signify his choice.,He picked Notre Dame over Fl...
Flyers' Owen Tippett missed second-round sweep due to internal bleeding
Philadelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett was forced to miss the team's Eastern Conference second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes due to internal bleeding.,Tippett sustained his injuries during the Flyers' six-game series victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round. The Flyer...
Swimming legend Ryan Lochte named to Missouri State coaching staff
Ryan Lochte, winner of 12 Olympic swimming medals, is joining the coaching staff at Missouri State.,His official hiring as an assistant coach for the men's and women's teams at the school is pending formal approval by the university board of governors at its June meeting.,Lochte, 41, competed in fou...
Best Betting Picks for Spurs vs. Timberwolves Game 5
Get the best NBA picks and betting analysis for Spurs vs. Timberwolves Game 5, including spread and total predictions....
NBA Mock Draft 2026: Full Lottery Predictions and Prospect Fits
Breaking down all 14 lottery picks in the latest 2026 NBA Mock Draft, including ideal team fits and rising NBA stars....
MLB Picks Today: Best Bets and Props for Tuesday May 12th's Slate
Today’s MLB picks feature the Athletics F5 against the Cardinals and a Shane McClanahan strikeout prop for Rays vs Blue Jays....
Behind Bryan Woo, Mariners eager to continue dominance of Astros
Despite their uneven start to this season, the Seattle Mariners have been able to rely on their stellar pitching staff, with the opener of their four-game series against the Houston Astros providing the latest example of that reliability.,The Mariners' 3-1 road victory over Houston on Monday was pun...
LeBron James: Too soon to determine future plans
LeBron James wasn't ready to make a decision about his NBA future in the wake of the Los Angeles Lakers' season-ending loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday.,The visiting Thunder prevailed 115-110 to sweep a Western Conference semifinal series despite James registering 24 points and a game-hig...
George Kirby once again pitches Mariners past Astros
George Kirby posted a season-high seven strikeouts while Julio Rodriguez homered as the visiting Seattle Mariners claimed the opener of a four-game series against the Houston Astros with a 3-1 victory on Monday.,Kirby (5-2) continued his stellar pitching against the Astros. He entered his 11th caree...
Report: Mets to promote OF A.J. Ewing from Triple-A
The struggling New York Mets will call up a highly touted prospect, outfielder A.J. Ewing, prior to their Tuesday home game against the Detroit Tigers, according to multiple media reports on Monday.,Ewing, 21, began the year with the Mets' Double-A Binghamton affiliate, where he hit .349 with two ho...
Avs' Nathan MacKinnon, bloodied by puck to face, returns to game
Colorado forward Nathan MacKinnon, bloodied by a puck to the face, briefly left the Avalanche's game against the Minnesota Wild on Monday in Minneapolis before returning to action.,Avalanche teammate Devon Toews tried to clear a puck out of the defensive zone and inadvertently fired the puck into Ma...
Avs' Nathan MacKinnon bloodied, exits Wild game
Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon was bloodied by a puck to the face and needed to leave the game late in the second period against the Minnesota Wild on Monday night in Minneapolis.,Avalanche teammate Devon Toews tried to clear a puck out of the defensive zone and inadvertently fired the ...
Surging Alyssa Thomas and Olivia Miles ready to meet in Phoenix
The Phoenix Mercury's Alyssa Thomas had a near triple-double Sunday, and Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles scored 21 points in her debut Saturday heading into Tuesday's home opener for Phoenix.,Thomas had 19 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds but committed six of the 17 turnovers for the Mercury,...
Cardinals visit Athletics, who are anxious about Jacob Wilson
The American League West-leading Athletics are bracing for some injury news heading into Tuesday night's opener of a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals at West Sacramento, Calif.,All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson sprained his left shoulder during Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Baltimore Oriol...
Jake Paul acknowledges cloudy future while saying 'I'm not done'
Jake Paul expressed a desire to continue fighting while acknowledging his fighting career could be done in a recent interview.,Paul, 29, is still recovering after Anthony Joshua broke his jaw during their December fight, Paul's first loss in seven fights.,"We'll see what my doctors say," Paul said o...
Coco Gauff saves match point, fights through to Rome quarterfinals
No. 3 seed Coco Gauff had to save a match point on her way to taking down No. 16 seed Iva Jovic 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 in an all-American Round of 16 battle at the Italian Open on Monday in Rome.,Jovic, 18, had Gauff on the ropes as she went up a break in the second set and served for the match at 5-3. She r...
Twins, Marlins hope to continue recent winning ways
The Minnesota Twins hope they have found their footing right as they return home.,Minnesota, which staggered to 16 losses in 21 games from April 15 through Friday, showed signs of breaking out of its funk with back-to-back wins on the road over its division rival, the Cleveland Guardians, this weeke...
Jake Knapp (thumb) withdraws from PGA Championship
Jake Knapp will miss the PGA Championship due to an ongoing injury concern.,Knapp withdrew Monday from the second major of the season with a left thumb sprain. Tom Hoge was first on the alternate list and will take Knapp's place in the 156-man field this week at Aronimink Golf Club.,Knapp, 31, hasn'...