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Baltimore Ravens Release Justin Tucker and Say It’s Just Football Decisions
The Baltimore Ravens released Justin Tucker amid misconduct allegations, just days after drafting his replacement, citing football reasons, but we know what's at play here....
Ravens release K Justin Tucker
The Baltimore Ravens released embattled kicker Justin Tucker, who is coming off the worst season of his career amid a sexual misconduct allegation by the league.,"Sometimes football decisions are incredibly difficult, and this is one of those instances. Considering our current roster, we have made t...
Astros OF Yordan Alvarez (hand inflammation) on 10-day IL
All-Star slugger Yordan Alvarez has been placed on the 10-day injured list with right hand inflammation, the Houston Astros announced Monday.,The move is retroactive to May 3, when Alvarez was scratched from the lineup before the Astros' 8-3 win over the host Chicago White Sox. Astros manager Joe Es...
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner returns from doping ban
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner says he's mentally ready to return to the tennis court after his three-month anti-doping ban but is wondering how his body will hold up when he competes in the Italian Open this week.,"The body still has to adjust," said the tournament's top seed, who has a first-round bye....
Gregg Popovich speaks, no longer coach but 'El Jefe' with Spurs
Gregg Popovich brought the house down in his first public comments since retiring as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs on Monday.,Flanked by former players who've become rehabilitation assistants since Popovich suffered a stroke and stepped away from the team early in the just-completed regular se...
Kentucky Derby viewership climbs despite attendance dip
Saturday's Kentucky Derby surpassed last year's viewership total as the most-watched edition of the race since 1989, according to the early numbers.,Sovereignty's victory in the season's first Triple Crown race averaged 17.7 million viewers on NBC, according to a combination of Nielsen fast-national...
Washington, D.C., to host 2027 NFL Draft
The 2027 NFL Draft officially is heading to the nation's capital.,President Donald Trump announced the news on Monday afternoon in the Oval Office of the White House, with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Washington Commanders managing partner Josh Harris and Washington D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser in at...
LeBron James confirms knee injury, benches himself for Met Gala
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James said he will be unable to attend Monday night's Met Gala due to a knee injury that he sustained last week.,James previously was announced as honorary chair for the iconic fashion event that serves as a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art.,He also n...
Kings, general manager Rob Blake part ways
The Los Angeles Kings and vice president/general manager Rob Blake mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced on Monday.,The move comes four days after Los Angeles squandered a 2-0 lead to Edmonton in their Western Conference first-round series. The Kings have been eliminated by the Oilers in ...
Rams angle for reunion with CB Jalen Ramsey
Seven-time Pro Bowler Jalen Ramsey and the Miami Dolphins agreed to consider a trade, and the Los Angeles Rams have emerged as a leading option if the 30-year-old cornerback is down for a reunion. ,Rams head coach Sean McVay didn't deny the Rams are pushing to the front of the line and are very much...
Report: Alpine mulling driver swap ahead of race at Imola
Alpine Racing is considering replacing driver Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto for the next Formula One race at Imola, Italy, ESPN reported on Monday.,Colapinto, 21, signed with Alpine as a reserve in January. The Argentine's name routinely has been considered as a replacement for Doohan, who has s...
Twins reinstate UT Willi Castro, INF Royce Lewis
The Minnesota Twins reinstated infielder Royce Lewis and utility player Willi Castro from the 10-day injured list on Monday.,Lewis, 25, has been out all season after sustaining a left hamstring strain in spring training. He batted .174 with one RBI in six rehab games at Triple-A St. Paul.,The No. 1 ...
Pitcher Ross Stripling announces retirement
Right-hander Ross Stripling announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Monday after nine seasons.,Stripling, 35, requested and received his release from the Kansas City Royals in spring training after being informed he wasn't going to make the Opening Day roster.,"This has been an unbeli...
FaZe Clan add s1mple on loan from Natus Vincere
FaZe Clan acquired Counter-Strike 2 star Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostlyiev in a blockbuster move Monday.,The 27-year-old Ukrainian arrives on loan from Natus Vincere and replaces the benched Helvjis "broky" Saukants.,FaZe Clan said s1mple will participate in the Intel Extreme Masters Dallas starting May ...
NBA Best Bets: May 5 Playoff Picks for Celtics vs. Knicks, Nuggets vs. Thunder
Get today’s top NBA playoff betting picks for Celtics vs. Knicks and Nuggets vs. Thunder, including point spreads, player props, and expert analysis....
Browns LB Devin Bush arrested for assault
Browns linebacker Devin Bush Jr. was charged with simple assault and harassment following his arrest Sunday in Pennsylvania.,Court records reveal Bush, 26, was taken into custody by the Bell Acres Police Department in Allegheny County and given a notice to appear in court on May 20.,A 10-game starte...
Towns-Randle Trade Could Deliver Ultimate Payoff in NBA Finals Showdown
A blockbuster trade between the Knicks and Timberwolves last offseason could set up a dream 2025 NBA Finals matchup, delivering the ultimate payoff....
Upstart A's aim to continue ascent in opener vs. Mariners
The top two teams in the American League West will get together as the Seattle Mariners take on the Athletics on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series at West Sacramento, Calif.,First-place Seattle had a six-game winning streak snapped Sunday by the Texas Rangers but possesses a two-game...
Pirates look for spark from struggling offense vs. Cards
It has been a miserable start to the season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. ,They've won just 12 of their first 35 games, sit in last place in the National League Central, and own the third-worst record in the majors. They've also been shut out a league-leading six times, including 4-0 against the San D...
Dodgers-Marlins series brings out world of contrasts
Simply stated, the Los Angeles Dodgers are a problem for opposing pitching staffs.,The Dodgers, who will open a three-game road series against the Miami Marlins on Monday, are second in the majors in homers (54) and third in runs scored (182). The Marlins, in contrast, are 19th in homers (30) and 16...