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Caps' Tom Wilson, Canadiens' Josh Anderson fined $5K for melee
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson and Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson were each fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced on Saturday.,The fines are the maximum allowable under the terms of the league's collective bargaining agreement.,Wi...

Whitecaps take on Minnesota United after short turnaround
The Vancouver Whitecaps face a challenging turnaround when they travel to face Minnesota United on Sunday afternoon in a match between early Western Conference contenders.,The Whitecaps (6-1-2, 20 points) enter the weekend still on top of the conference despite settling for a 0-0 draw in their last ...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: Texas Rangers vs. San Francisco Giants, April 26th
April 26th's top betting pick in the MLB is an over/under prediction for the Texas Rangers vs. San Francisco Giants run total on Saturday evening....

East Carolina extends Michael Schwartz through 2027-28
East Carolina head coach Michael Schwartz agreed to a one-year contract extension that carries through the 2027-28 season.,The deal was approved by the university's board of trustees on Friday and announced by school on Saturday morning.,The Pirates posted a 19-14 record (10-8 in American Athletic C...

Twins acquire Kody Clemens from Phillies, put Luke Keaschall on IL
The Minnesota Twins acquired infielder Kody Clemens from the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations.,Clemens, who went 0-for-6 with one walk in seven games for the Phillies this season, was designated for assignment on Wednesday. He has been added to the Twins' 26-man ...

Miami's Agustin Ramirez off to hot career start as Marlins face Mariners
The legend of Agustin Ramirez continues to grow.,"We called up the greatest hitter alive, I guess," Miami Marlins pitcher Cal Quantrill said with a laugh.,Ramirez hit his first major-league home run Friday night, a 406-foot blast to deep left-center field in the eighth inning, as the Marlins defeate...

Cardinals take on Brewers, attempt to continue home success
After losing six of seven games on their last road trip, the St. Louis Cardinals are trying to regain their footing at home.,They will bid for their second straight victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday afternoon in the middle game of a three-game series in St. Louis.,The Cardinals won the ...

Twins look to adjust without Luke Keaschall vs. Angels
Injuries continue to hit the infield of the Minnesota Twins, who will play the middle game of their three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.,The Twins will be without second baseman Luke Keaschall for an extended period after the 22-year-old rookie suffe...

Oilers back in series after Game 3 comeback vs. Kings
Evan Bouchard scored twice in Game 3, including the game-winning goal, in a third-period comeback to give the host Edmonton Oilers a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Friday and new life in their Western Conference first-round series.,Connor McDavid scored once in a three-point game, Connor ...

Lightning's Brandon Hagel gets 1-game suspension for interference
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel received a one-game suspension from the NHL on Friday, a day after hit injured Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov.,Hagel received a five-minute interference penalty after laying out Barkov away from the puck at the 9:51 mark of the third period on Th...

Marlins' 6-run 5th too much for Mariners to overcome
Jesus Sanchez's home run capped a six-run fifth inning and the Miami Marlins went on to defeat the host Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.,Agustin Ramirez, called up from Triple-A Jacksonville earlier in the week, went 2-for-4 with a double and his first major...

Mariners ace Logan Gilbert exits with forearm tightness
Seattle Mariners ace right-hander Logan Gilbert left Friday night's start against the visiting Miami Marlins with tightness in his right forearm, the team announced.,Gilbert, who entered the game 1-1 with a 2.63 ERA in five starts this season, struck out three over three perfect innings. The 27-year...

Cardinals hang on to edge Brewers
Lars Nootbaar went 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Friday night.,Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore (2-2) allowed two runs, one earned, on five hits in six innings. He struck out four and did not walk a batter.,Kyle Leahy, Ph...

Trevor Larnach, Byron Buxton team for 7 RBIs as Twins drub Angels
Trevor Larnach launched a three-run homer during Minnesota's six-run fourth inning, and the Twins opened a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels with an 11-4 win on Friday night in Minneapolis.,Byron Buxton homered, tripled and drove in three runs, and Larnach had two hits and four RBIs f...

Derrick Harmon's mom dies shortly after he's a first-round pick
The 2025 NFL draft was both memorable and devastating for Derrick Harmon.,The standout Oregon defensive tackle was chosen in the first round (21st overall) by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night while his mother Tiffany Saine was on life support in a Detroit hospital. He went to the hospital s...

Isaiah Salinda, Kevin Velo hang onto lead at Zurich Classic
Isaiah Salinda holed a late birdie putt as he and Kevin Velo secured a one-shot lead at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on Friday at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La.,Salinda and Velo opened the team event with a 58, a tournament record for four-ball (best ball). Friday's action was foursomes (altern...

Cam Ward, Ashton Jeanty tabbed co-OROY favorites
With one round of the 2025 NFL Draft complete, sportsbooks are already projecting the NFL's rookie of the year races.,Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward and Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty enter the season neck and neck in the Offensive Rookie of the Year race, in the eyes of multipl...

Red Sox-Guardians postponed; twin bill set for Saturday
The Cleveland Guardians' home game against the Boston Red Sox was postponed Friday due to inclement weather approaching the area.,Instead, the clubs will play a split doubleheader on Saturday with the games slated for 1:10 and 6:10 p.m. ET.,Boston and Cleveland were scheduled to kick off a three-gam...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, April 25th
April 25th's top sports betting pick is an MLB runline bet for the Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks over/under on Friday evening....

TJ Finley back in transfer portal after Tulane adds QB
One day after Tulane landed former Big Ten quarterback Brendan Sullivan in the transfer portal, suspended signal caller TJ Finley entered the portal on Friday morning.,Tulane was the fifth school for Finley, who was disciplined earlier this month after an arrest for alleged illegal possession of sto...