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Pistons fire Monty Williams with nearly $65M left on deal
The Detroit Pistons dismissed head coach Monty Williams after one season on Wednesday, owing him the remainder of the $76.5 million, six-year deal he signed a year ago.,"Decisions like these are difficult to make, and I want to thank Monty for his hard work and dedication," team owner Tom Gores said...
Reports: Pistons fire Monty Williams with nearly $65M left on deal
The Detroit Pistons dismissed head coach Monty Williams after one season, owing him the remainder of the $76.5 million, six-year deal he signed a year ago, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The Athletic reported team owner Tom Gores made the decision to fire Williams, and new president of basketb...
White Sox turn to Garrett Crochet in bid to win series against Astros
Solid starting pitching continues to be a recent strength for the Chicago White Sox despite a major-league worst 54 losses.,The White Sox will turn to ace left-hander Garrett Crochet (6-5, 3.16 ERA) to start Wednesday's game against the visiting Houston Astros. ,Thanks to Tuesday's heroics from rook...
Another pitchers' duel could be on tap as Pirates face Reds
When it comes to impressive young starting pitching, the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates boast an embarrassment of riches.,Tied for third place in the National League Central standings, the teams meet in Pittsburgh on Wednesday in the decisive game of a three-game series.,Cincinnati evened th...
Sports world pays tribute to Willie Mays
The death of baseball legend Willie Mays at age 93 on Tuesday prompted tributes from across the sports world.,Mays' godson, Barry Bonds, posted on Instagram, "I am beyond devastated and overcome with emotion. (broken heart emoji) I have no words to describe what you mean to me -- you helped shape me...
Jonathan Cannon gets 1st MLB win as White Sox top Astros
Rookie right-hander Jonathan Cannon pitched 8 2/3 shutout innings for his first career major league victory to lift the host Chicago White Sox to a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday.,Cannon scattered seven hits and one walk with four strikeouts while reaching a career high in innings.,Canno...
Regan Smith retakes world record in 100 backstroke at U.S. Trials
Getting to the Olympics was the easy part for Regan Smith. Following up her performance Tuesday night once she's in Paris may be the real challenge.,After missing out on a spot in the Olympics by a tenth of a second on Sunday, Smith left no doubt in the women's 100-meter backstroke final at the U.S....
Jonathan Cannon falls one out short of shutout in White Sox's win
Rookie right-hander Jonathan Cannon pitched 8 2/3 shutout innings for his first career major league victory to lift the host Chicago White Sox to a 2-0 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday.,Cannon scattered seven hits and one walk with four strikeouts while reaching a career high in innings.,Canno...
Hall of Fame CF Willie Mays dies at 93
Hall of Fame center fielder Willie Mays, a two-time MVP and 12-time Gold Glove Award winner, died on Tuesday. He was 93.,No cause of death was announced.,"It is with great sadness that we announce that San Francisco Giants Legend and Hall of Famer Willie Mays passed away peacefully this afternoon at...
Galaxy look to remain strong at home in battle vs. NYCFC
The Los Angeles Galaxy will strive for their fourth consecutive home victory Wednesday in Carson, Calif., when they host a New York City FC side that has been among the league's best teams since mid-April.,The Galaxy (8-3-7, 31 points) earned a 4-2 win over visiting Sporting Kansas City on Saturday ...
'Revamped' Rapids ready for scuffling St. Louis City
The 2024 season has felt like a new dawn for the Colorado Rapids, who head out to visit St. Louis City on Wednesday after ending a brief winless spell.,The Rapids (7-7-4, 25 points) were 0-3-1 across four matches before they defeated Austin FC 2-0 on Saturday. Rafael Navarro scored his club-leading ...
FC Dallas, Loons prepare to meet for second time this month
Minnesota United and FC Dallas will meet for the second time in a 12-day span when the Loons travel to face the Toros on Saturday night in Frisco, Texas.,The two teams battled to a 1-1 draw in the first meeting on June 8 in Saint Paul, Minn., with Hassani Dotson scoring in the ninth minute to give M...
D.C. United bid to get back on track vs. Atlanta United
D.C. United look to end a six-match winless drought when they host another struggling club in Atlanta United on Wednesday.,In the teams' first meeting of the season, D.C. United (4-7-7, 19 points) collected a 3-2 win in Atlanta on May 11. D.C. United is 0-4-2 since that match, however.,Last Saturday...
Pitt promotes Cory Sanders to assistant head coach
Pitt promoted safeties coach Cory Sanders to assistant head coach, head coach Pat Narduzzi announced Tuesday.,Sanders, 39, has been with the Panthers since 2018 and will continue working with the secondary and overseeing the safeties.,"From the day we hired Cory back in 2018, he has been an outstand...
Michigan adds 4-star QB Brady Hart to 2026 class
Four-star quarterback Brady Hart committed to Michigan's 2026 recruiting class on Tuesday.,The 6-foot-5 signal-caller from Cocoa (Fla.) High School is ranked as the No. 7 QB and No. 92 overall by the 247 Sports composite.,Hart made his commitment following an unofficial visit last weekend to Ann Arb...
Stingy Charlotte looking to stifle goals-challenged Orlando City
Charlotte FC take a five-match home streak without allowing a goal into their next assignment against Orlando City SC, who have been offensively challenged this season.,Wednesday night's match is another chance for Charlotte to continue to climb the Eastern Conference standings against an Orlando si...
Crew acquire M Aziel Jackson from St. Louis City
The Columbus Crew acquired midfielder Aziel Jackson from St. Louis City on Tuesday in exchange for $650,000 in general allocation money.,St. Louis will receive a guaranteed $325,000 in 2024 and $325,000 in 2025, with up to an additional $250,000 if certain performance metrics are met.,City will also...
Yankees’ Gerrit Cole to make season debut Wed. vs. O’s
Reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole will make his season debut for the New York Yankees on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles, manager Aaron Boone said Monday.,Cole began the season with nerve irritation and swelling in his pitching elbow. After time to recover, Cole made...
Help coming for Houston as Astros visit White Sox
The Houston Astros have won three of their past four series entering the opener of a three-game set against the host Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.,That's preferable to the kind of uneven baseball the club was playing after a season-best six-game winning streak in mid-May. Still, injuries have left t...
Les Miles sues LSU for vacating wins, costing him HOF
Former longtime LSU coach Les Miles filed a lawsuit against the school for vacating 37 wins as part of self-imposed punishment that sunk his chance to qualify for the College Football Hall of Fame.,In a release on Monday, Miles said the decision was "irrational and unfair self-inflicted punishment."...