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Oklahoma City Thunder's First Title Could Be the Start of an NBA Empire
Oklahoma City is primed to be your 2025 NBA champion, but GM Sam Presti faces a bigger question: trust the system, run it back, or trade the future for immortality?...
Astros optimistic about Jose Altuve's health entering series vs. Royals
The Houston Astros received good news even before their 6-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday when it was determined that nine-time All-Star Jose Altuve will avoid a stint on the injured list.,Altuve left in the third inning because right hamstring tightness in the Astros' 13-9 loss on Satu...
Tigers look for fresh start against surging Red Sox
The Detroit Tigers have not lost three straight games since their season-opening series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They'll try to dodge a second three-game slide when they host the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.,Detroit had won five straight before losing two in a row to the visiting Texas Ra...
FlyQuest sweep Dignitas, win Group B at 2025 Split 2
Dignitas began the day Sunday with a chance to tie FlyQuest for the top spot in Group B at the League of Legends LTA North 2025 Split 2 in Los Angeles. Instead, they'll spend next Sunday fighting for survival.,Entering the day at 1-1 and a game behind 2-0 FlyQuest, Dignitas lost in 29 minutes to ope...
Pirates strike in ninth to edge Braves and claim rare series win
Joey Bart had two hits plus the walk-off fielder's choice in the bottom of the ninth to lift the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon.,With the bases loaded and one out, Bart bounced a hard shot into the hole that Atlanta shortstop Nick Allen reached w...
Whitecaps' Brian White scores twice to earn draw with LAFC
Brian White scored his seventh and eighth goals and the Vancouver Whitecaps rallied to a 2-2 draw against visiting Los Angeles FC on Sunday.,White's second multi-goal performance of the season pulled him into a three-way tie for the MLS scoring lead. He scored both goals through the air to help West...
Report: Raiders signing veteran LB Jaylon Smith
Jaylon Smith, a former Pro Bowl linebacker who did not play in 2024, will sign with the Las Vegas Raiders, ESPN reported on Sunday.,Smith, 29, had a tryout over the weekend at the team's rookie minicamp. He last played in the NFL with the Raiders in 2023, appearing in one game and making two tackles...
Down 2-1 to Canes, Caps look for Alex Ovechkin to deliver
The Washington Capitals understand the significance of Monday's Game 4 in their Stanley Cup second-round series with the Carolina Hurricanes.,With his squad down 2-1 in the best-of-seven series before they take the ice Monday in Raleigh, N.C, Capitals coach Spencer Carbery believes his veteran squad...
Polesitter Kyle Larson manages worn tires to capture AdventHealth 400
Kyle Larson had another dominant car Sunday afternoon in Kansas, but he was a little unsure in the closing laps.,The Hendrick Motorsports racer withstood a flurry of caution periods over the final 72 laps to claim victory in the NASCAR Cup Series' AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, ...
Thunder rally in 4th, knot series with Nuggets at 2-2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points, and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from down eight in the fourth quarter to beat the Denver Nuggets 92-87 in Game 4 on Sunday to even the Western Conference semifinal series.,Oklahoma City regained home-court advantage in the best-of-seven series...
Jeeno Thitikul earns first win of '25 at Mizuho Americas Open
World No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand won the Mizuho Americas Open by four shots, finishing with a 3-under 69 on Sunday to secure her first victory of the season in Jersey City, N.J.,Notching her first LPGA title since the CME Group Tour Championship in November, the 22-year-old Thitikul played a b...
Tim Elko's first career HR helps White Sox dispatch Marlins
Tim Elko drilled a go-ahead, three-run home run in the sixth inning for his first career hit and Mike Vasil pitched effectively in relief to boost the Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 win against the visiting Miami Marlins on Sunday.,Chicago benefited from timely hitting and a strong bullpen to capture it...
Pirates strike in ninth to edge Braves
Joey Bart had two hits plus the walk-off fielder's choice in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon.,With the bases loaded and one out, Bart lined a ball to the third base side that was stopped by Atlanta shorts...
Nathan Eovaldi dominates Tigers as Rangers win series
Nathan Eovaldi allowed just two hits in seven scoreless innings as the visiting Texas Rangers downed the Detroit Tigers 6-1 on Sunday afternoon.,Eovaldi (4-2) walked one and struck out seven while recording his fifth consecutive quality start. He has won all four of his career starts at Detroit's Co...
White Sox add RHP Yoendrys Gomez to active roster
The Chicago White Sox placed right-hander Yoendrys Gomez on the active roster Sunday, one day after he was claimed off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers.,In a corresponding move, right-hander Caleb Freeman was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte.,Gomez, 25, is joining his third organization this seaso...
Debinha nets pair to fuel Kansas City past Bay FC
Debinha recorded a first-half brace to help the Kansas City Current post a 4-1 victory over visiting Bay FC on Sunday afternoon.,Bia Zaneratto and Temwa Chawinga each scored a goal for Kansas City (6-2-0, 18 points), which moved into first place in the NWSL. The Current also broke a two-match losing...
Natus Vincere, Team Spirit stay hot at PGL Astana
Natus Vincere and Team Spirit each recorded a sweep for the second consecutive day on Sunday at the PGL Astana 2025 group stage.,Natus Vincere posted a 2-0 win over BIG in a Round 2 High Match, courtesy of a 13-8 victory on Inferno and 13-10 triumph on Mirage.,Team Spirit dispatched Ninjas in Pyjama...
Vitor Belfort named to UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Former light heavyweight champion Vitor Belfort will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, the promotion announced.,Belfort (26-14, 1 no contest) made his professional MMA debut at 19 years of age on Oct. 11, 1996. The Brazilian defeated Jon Hess via knockout in 12 seconds of the first round despit...
Sahith Theegala withdraws from Truist with neck injury
FLOURTOWN, Pa. -- Days before the second major of the season, Sahith Theegala withdrew from the PGA Tour's Truist Championship on Sunday, citing a neck injury.,Theegala opened with rounds of 69 and 71 at the $20 million, no-cut signature event before falling into last place in the field with an 8-ov...
Marlins' Sandy Alcantara, facing White Sox, aims to 'just get better'
After scuffling against the high-powered Los Angeles Dodgers over consecutive starts, former Miami ace Sandy Alcantara will look to regroup Sunday afternoon when the Marlins visit the slumping Chicago White Sox.,Alcantara enters the game on a four-start losing streak. He's 2-4 with an 8.42 ERA while...