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Report: Kings removing interim tag for Doug Christie
The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a multiyear deal to make Doug Christie their new head coach, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Christie, 54, finished the 2024-25 season as their interim coach, compiling a 27-24 record after Mike Brown was fired in late December.,Christie's agent, Andy Miller of Klutch Spor...

Panthers' Aaron Ekblad faces hearing over hit on Brandon Hagel
Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad will have a phone hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety following his hit to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel, the league announced Tuesday.,Ekblad was not whistled for a penalty on the play during the second period of the Pa...

Minnesota United sign veteran D Julian Gressel
Minnesota United FC announced the signing of veteran defender Julian Gressel on Tuesday.,Inter Miami CF waived the 31-year-old German international ahead of the move.,Gressel is under contract with Minnesota through 2026 with a club option for 2027.,"Julian brings an impressive depth of MLS experien...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Next Team Odds: Greek Freak Brooklyn bound?
Damian Lillard's devastating Achilles injury could have long-lasting implications that impact the Milwaukee Bucks far beyond what looks like another first-round exit from the NBA Playoffs.,It could also usher in the departure of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.,The 34-year-old Lillard, who suffered ...

No charges in '23 death of ex-NHL player Adam Johnson
British prosecutors announced Tuesday they will not pursue charges against the man arrested in the 2023 death of former NHL player Adam Johnson.,Johnson, 29, died shortly after his neck was slashed by a skate blade. Police in South Yorkshire, England, arrested a man two weeks later on suspicion of m...

Saints release QB Ben DiNucci
Quarterback Ben DiNucci announced his release from the New Orleans Saints over social media on Tuesday morning.,His stay with New Orleans wasn't a long one. He joined the Saints' practice squad in December and remained with the franchise on a futures deal.,"The NFL is a tough business. Always has be...

NBA mulling All-Star Game change: USA vs. World
The NBA is considering changing the format of the 2026 All-Star Game in Los Angeles to an international competition.,Commissioner Adam Silver said last month that the league was going "back to the drawing board" following its unpopular three-game mini-tournament at the 2025 All-Star Game.,On Monday,...

Report: OWGR points imminent for LIV Golf events
LIV Golf members are on the verge of a major victory less than two months after abandoning their two-year push to receive Official World Golf Ranking points. ,According to Sportico, OWGR and the Saudi-funded league that launched in 2022 are near an agreement to award LIV players points for the first...
Is Devin Williams Down to His Last Out as New York Yankees Closer?
Devin Williams is learning what it takes to close games in New York, where the ninth inning comes with pressure unlike anywhere else....

Dodgers look to bullpen in clash vs. Sandy Alcantara, Marlins
The Los Angeles Dodgers will try to revive some of their bullpen magic from the 2024 postseason when they host the Miami Marlins in the middle contest of a three-game series on Tuesday night.,The Dodgers will use their relievers to cover nine innings in a return to the postseason strategy that ralli...

Reds look to again take advantage of Cardinals' road woes
Noelvi Marte and the Cincinnati Reds will look to continue their roll Tuesday night when they host the St. Louis Cardinals in the second game of a four-game series.,Marte went 1-for-2 with an RBI triple and two walks on Monday in the Reds' 3-1 series-opening victory. Cincinnati has won a season-best...

After humiliating loss, Nats face Phillies ace Zack Wheeler
The Washington Nationals enter their Tuesday series opener in Philadelphia on the heels of a humbling defeat, and they will be challenged to get back on track as they face Phillies ace Zack Wheeler.,Washington won two of three against the New York Mets over the weekend before absorbing a 19-5 setbac...

Guardians hope Tanner Bibee can maintain mastery of Twins
The Cleveland Guardians have been unbeatable against the Minnesota Twins of late with Tanner Bibee on the mound.,The right-hander will try to end the Guardians' three-game overall losing streak when he faces the visiting Twins on Tuesday. Minnesota has won four in a row and six of its past seven.,In...

Dodgers blow lead, then rally past Marlins in 10th
Tommy Edman hit a game-ending two-run single to right field in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers registered a 7-6 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.,Teoscar Hernandez homered for the third consecutive game as the Dodgers, wh...

Defensemen's late goals lift Panthers over Lightning for 3-1 series lead
Two defensemen -- Aaron Ekblad and Seth Jones -- scored the tying and go-ahead goals late in the third period as the host Florida Panthers rallied for a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night in Sunrise, Fla.,The Panthers -- the reigning Stanley Cup champions -- lead the series 3-1. Ga...

Texas strengthens No. 1 grip with Texas A&M sweep
The Texas Longhorns remained No. 1 in the nation in the D1Baseball Top 25 on Monday after completing a sweep over rival Texas A&M.,Texas (37-5) improved to 19-2 in the SEC, where the Longhorns now holed a five-game lead over Arkansas and LSU, which are tied for second place in the conference.,Meanwh...

Defensemen's big, late goals lift Panthers over Lightning and 3-1 series lead
Two defensemen -- Aaron Ekblad and Seth Jones -- scored the tying and go-ahead goals late in the third period as the host Florida Panthers rallied for a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night in Sunrise, Fla.,The Panthers -- the reigning Stanley Cup champions -- lead the series 3-1. Ga...

Jorge Polanco on fire as Mariners open two-game set vs. Angels
The last time the Seattle Mariners had back-to-back American League players of the week came in 1998, when Alex Rodriguez and Ken Griffey Jr. accomplished the feat.,That might be the only time Dylan Moore and Jorge Polanco will be mentioned in the same category as those stars, but they'll take it.,P...

Bailey Ober, Twins hand Guardians another lopsided loss
Bailey Ober allowed one run over 7 2/3 innings and Edouard Julien set the pace for Minnesota's big offensive night with a leadoff homer as the Twins won their fourth straight, 11-1 over the host Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.,Jonah Bride had three hits, Ryan Jeffers clubbed a two-run homer off...

Reds win fifth straight, topple road-weary Cardinals
Gavin Lux went 3-for-4, Jose Trevino homered and Nick Martinez allowed one run over six innings to lead the Cincinnati Reds past the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, 3-1, Monday night.,Martinez (1-3) worked out trouble in fifth and sixth innings thanks to a pair of inning-ending double plays to earn hi...