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Caps sign newly acquired F Justin Sourdif to 2-year deal
The Washington Capitals signed recently acquired forward Justin Sourdif to a two-year, $1.65 million contract on Saturday.,The Capitals acquired Sourdif in a trade with the Florida Panthers on Thursday in exchange for a second-round draft pick in 2026 and a sixth-rounder in 2027.,The 23-year-old pla...

Tigers reinstate OF Matt Vierling from injured list
The Detroit Tigers activated outfielder Matt Vierling from the 10-day injured list on Saturday.,Vierling started in center field and batted seventh in Saturday's game with the visiting Minnesota Twins.,He played only four of Detroit's first 83 games due to two stints on the IL with right shoulder in...

Mystics ride hot streak into matchup with Wings
The Washington Mystics have a chance to build on what has been a suddenly encouraging stretch.,The next stop comes against the Dallas Wings on Saturday night at Arlington, Texas.,The Mystics (8-8) are 4-1 since Shakira Austin joined the starting lineup for coach Sydney Johnson. Washington has figure...
UFC 317 Betting Breakdown: Top Picks for Topuria vs. Oliveira, and Pantoja vs. Kara-France
Get expert UFC picks and betting analysis for Felipe Lima vs. Payton Talbott, Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira, and Alexandre Pantoja vs. Kai Kara-France....

Jake Paul heavy favorite, but public backing Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. big
No matter who wins the cruiserweight fight between Jake Paul and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on Saturday, the bout already has been a massive moneymaker for many involved.,The card has set a record for the biggest boxing gate in the history of the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., and sportsbooks are seei...

Three share lead at midpoint of U.S. Senior Open
Stewart Cink shot a 4-under-par 66, the best round of the event, to forge a tie with Ireland's Padraig Harrington and Australia's Mark Hensby atop the leaderboard at the U.S. Senior Open at Broadmoor Golf Club in Colorado Springs.,"I love the fact that ... I haven't played great these first two days...

Kelsey Mitchell sparks Caitlin Clark-less Fever past Wings
Kelsey Mitchell had 32 points and seven assists as the visiting Indiana Fever overcame the absence of Caitlin Clark to defeat the Dallas Wings 94-86 on Friday night.,Aliyah Boston scored 21, Natasha Howard had 15 points and 13 rebounds and Aari McDonald scored 13 for the Fever (8-8), who improved to...

Hosting RSL, Sporting KC out to build on improbable win
Could Wednesday night have been the pivot on which Sporting Kansas City's season turns?,Down 1-0 at home in stoppage time against Charlotte FC, Sporting KC scored twice in a four-minute span to turn a near-certain defeat into an exhilarating 2-1 win. The improbable victory gave the team three unexpe...

Angels manager Ron Washington (health) out for rest of season
Ron Washington will not manage the Los Angeles Angels for the rest of the season due to a health concern, the team announced Friday.,Bench coach Ray Montgomery will act as interim manager. Ryan Goins was promoted to the team's bench coach.,Washington, 73, experienced shortness of breath and heavy fa...

NHL, NHLPA agree to 4-year extension on CBA
The National Hockey League and the NHL Players' Association jointly announced a four-year extension of their collective bargaining agreement on Friday.,The deal will carry through the 2029-30 season -- and while NHL commissioner Gary Bettman did not confirm details, multiple outlets have reported th...

Mets RHP Griffin Canning has ruptured Achilles
The New York Mets announced that starting pitcher Griffin Canning suffered a ruptured Achilles on Thursday night.,Canning was placed on the 60-day injured list on Friday and faces a lengthy recovery. It is the same injury that affected NBA stars Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton dur...
Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.: Odds, Picks, and Best Bets
Jake Paul is favored over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in Saturday’s boxing match in Anaheim. Best bets include Paul via decision (-110) and the fight to go the distance (-155). Draw odds as high as 22-1....
Rocket Mortgage Classic Best Bets: Keegan Bradley, Wyndham Clark Among Early Favorites in Detroit
Get the latest betting insights from the Rocket Mortgage Classic: Wyndham Clark’s +2800 odds to win, Rickie Fowler’s longshot +40000 to make the cut, and Keegan Bradley’s +3400 value to finish top 20 after a strong start....

Fever to take on Wings, Paige Bueckers without injured Caitlin Clark
The much-anticipated first professional meeting between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers will have to wait.,Clark's Indiana Fever will visit Bueckers' Dallas Wings on Friday night, but Clark will watch from the bench due to a left groin injury that kept her out of her team's 85-75 home loss to the L...

Caitlin Clark (groin) out again for Fever vs. Wings
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will miss her second game in as many days as she continues to recover from a left groin injury.,Clark was ruled out for the Fever's game Friday at the Dallas Wings, nixing what would have been the first WNBA matchup between her and Paige Bueckers.,Fever coach Stephan...

Alabama lands 2026 headliners: RB Ezavier Crowell, TE Mack Sutter
Alabama landed a commitment from four-star recruit Ezavier Crowell, the No. 2 running back in the Class of 2026.,The Jackson, Ala., native committed to the Crimson Tide on Thursday over offers from Auburn, Texas and Georgia.,He'll be joined in the class by one of the top 100 recruits in the country ...

Alabama lands Ezavier Crowell, No. 2 RB in 2026 class
Alabama landed a commitment from four-star recruit Ezavier Crowell, the No. 2 running back in the Class of 2026.,The Jackson, Ala., native committed to the Crimson Tide on Thursday over offers from Auburn, Texas and Georgia.,Crowell led Jackson High to a Class 4A state championship last season, rush...

Fever's Caitlin Clark (groin) might miss game vs. Wings, Paige Bueckers
The much-anticipated first professional meeting between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers might have to wait.,Clark's Indiana Fever will visit Bueckers' Dallas Wings on Friday night, but Clark might be unable to play because of a left groin injury that kept her out of her team's 85-75 loss to the Los...

Report: Daily fantasy sports likely to be banned in California
California, the most populous of the 50 United States, already doesn't allow sports gambling.,Online daily fantasy games might soon be illegal in the Golden State, too.,California attorney general Rob Bonta is likely to ban fantasy sports gambling, KCRA 3 in Sacramento reported on Wednesday.,Daily f...

Mets RHP Griffin Canning heading for MRI on injured ankle
New York Mets starting pitcher Griffin Canning was helped off the field Thursday night after sustaining a left ankle injury in the third inning of their home game against the Atlanta Braves.,After the game, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters the team believes it is an Achilles injury and tha...