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Back home, Scottie Scheffler eyes first Byron Nelson title
Scottie Scheffler had a good reason for skipping the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in 2024: the birth of his first child., ,Scheffler seemingly has won everywhere on the PGA Tour since his breakthrough in 2022, but only once in his home state of Texas and not at the Byron Nelson. He makes his return to the to...
White Sox reinstate LHP Fraser Ellard from IL
The Chicago White Sox reinstated left-hander Fraser Ellard from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. ,Ellard was on the IL with a right hamstring injury he suffered earlier this month. The club optioned LHP Tyler Gilbert to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. ,Ellard, 27, is 0-1 with a 5.40...
Tobias Myers, Brewers seek to be 'dialed in' vs. White Sox
After working through difficulties during his season debut on Thursday, Milwaukee right-hander Tobias Myers will seek more consistency Wednesday night when the Brewers visit the Chicago White Sox.,For Myers, the pursuit begins with locating key pitches.,"The back-door cutter, just being able to get ...
Red Sox P Lucas Giolito looks to put pieces together vs. Jays in debut
Lucas Giolito finally will make his season debut on Wednesday night in a bid to help the Boston Red Sox clinch their three-game series against the host Toronto Blue Jays.,The Red Sox signed the 30-year-old right-hander before the 2024 season to bolster their rotation.,In his first spring training wi...
Caleb Durbin, Freddy Peralta help Brewers defeat White Sox
Caleb Durbin smacked a two-run single to key a four-run sixth, Isaac Collins homered, and Freddy Peralta pitched six strong innings to lift the visiting Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-2 win against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.,Andrew Benintendi and Luis Robert Jr. connected on back-to-back home runs ...
Tom Wilson, Caps out to finish off Canadiens in Game 5
Washington Capitals rugged forward Tom Wilson has made his mark on the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens, and his head coach wouldn't have it any other way.,Wilson, superstar Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals will look to dispatch the upstart Montreal Canadiens and ad...
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...
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...
49ers sign TE George Kittle to four-year extension
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle signed a four-year contract extension worth up to $76.4 million to become the highest-paid player at the position.,General manager John Lynch confirmed the deal on Tuesday morning. Multiple outlets reported the financial components.,"In 2017, our first yea...
Reports: 49ers' George Kittle agrees to 4-year extension
San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle has agreed to terms on a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension -- according to multiple reports -- making him the NFL's highest-paid tight end.,Forty million dollars of that contract reportedly is guaranteed for Kittle, who now is under contract with San ...
Astros power past early deficit, down Tigers
Christian Walker and Jose Altuve socked two-run home runs and the Houston Astros rallied from an early three-run deficit to defeat the visiting Detroit Tigers 8-5 in the opener of a three-game series on Monday.,Walker and Altuve struck against Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (1-3), with Walker cap...
Astros power past early deficit, down Tigers 8-5
Christian Walker and Jose Altuve socked two-run home runs, and the Houston Astros rallied from an early three-run deficit to defeat the visiting Detroit Tigers 8-5 in the opener of a three-game series Monday.,Walker and Altuve struck against Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (1-3), with Walker cappi...
Trump administration orders Penn to erase transgender swimmer's records
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights ruled Monday that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX guarantees against sex discrimination when it allowed a transgender woman to compete on its women's swimming team.,The university was found to have denied "women equal opport...
USC recruit Alijah Arenas has ‘no major injuries’ after crash
Southern California basketball recruit Alijah Arenas did not suffer major injuries in a fiery single-car crash last week and is set to be released from the hospital soon, according to his father's podcast.,Arenas is the son of three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas, and one of his podcast co-hosts o...
Several notable Eagles skip White House visit; Trump honors 'incredible' team
Unlike the last time they won the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles visited the White House to celebrate their championship.,But, still, less than half the team showed up.,Philadelphia earned the invitation to the White House by beating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, 40-22.,It was optio...
Brewers on offensive upswing entering set at White Sox
After losing five of six to begin a 10-game road trip, the Milwaukee Brewers hope an apparent offensive turnaround ignites them on Tuesday as they begin a three-game set against the host Chicago White Sox.,Milwaukee stopped a four-game slide Sunday behind an 11-hit attack that keyed its 7-1 victory ...
Rays put 5-game win streak on line against Royals
The Tampa Bay Rays will be in fine spirits as they return to Florida for a three-game homestand starting Tuesday night against the Kansas City Royals.,After a 5-1 road swing against the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres, the Rays have reached .500 by splitting 28 games and moving out of the ...
Report: Steelers releasing DT Montravius Adams
The Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing veteran defensive tackle Montravius Adams, ESPN reported Monday.,Adams, 29, recorded one sack and 14 tackles in 11 games with the Steelers last season.,He has 2.5 sacks and 123 tackles in 96 games (25 starts) with the Green Bay Packers (2017-20), New Orleans Sai...
Penguins split with longtime coach Mike Sullivan
The Pittsburgh Penguins and head coach Mike Sullivan agreed to part ways on Monday after 10 seasons and two Stanley Cup championships together.,Sullivan, 57, set a franchise record with 409 wins behind the bench but missed the playoffs in each of the past three seasons.,"On behalf of Fenway Sports G...
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Isn’t Satisfied — And That’s Bad News for the NBA
After a first-round sweep, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says he still hasn’t played his best, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are only getting stronger in these NBA Playoffs....