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Cardinals wish for Jordan Walker's return as Rockies roll into St. Louis
The return of slugger Jordan Walker might provide a boost for the St. Louis Cardinals against the Colorado Rockies, who could use some aid in their precarious position in the National League wild-card race.,Walker, an All-Star and Home Run Derby champ having a breakthrough season, has missed the pas...
Longtime Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow retiring after 37 seasons
Former Giants pitcher Mike Krukow announced Thursday that he is retiring from the San Francisco broadcast booth at the end of the season following 37 years on the air,He arrived in San Francisco following a December 1982 trade and never left. After the final season of his career in 1989, he joined t...
OT Kion Smith inks 1-year deal with 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers signed offensive tackle Kion Smith to a one-year deal on Thursday.,Wide receiver Colton Dowell was waived to create the roster spot for Smith, who spent the past four seasons with the Miami Dolphins.,Smith, 27, originally signed with the Atlanta Falcons after going undrafted ...
Bucs GM: No plans to trade Vita Vea, Baker Mayfield a franchise QB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht stressed Thursday that the team does not plan to trade Pro Bowl nose tackle Vita Vea and considers Baker Mayfield as a franchise quarterback.,"I have no plans on trading Vita," Licht said Thursday. "... We love Vita. We've been engaged with his agent ...
Gotham FC sign veteran Meredith Speck through end of season
Gotham FC signed veteran midfielder Meredith Speck through the end of the 2026 NWSL season on Thursday.,The team also officially placed star defender Emily Sonnett (knee) on the season-ending injury list.,Speck, who grew up on Long Island, returns to the region after nine seasons with the North Caro...
FIBA World Cup roster features Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers
WNBA stars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers will make their major international debuts with the U.S. team at next month's FIBA World Cup in Germany.,USA Basketball announced the 12-player women's national team on Thursday, with Angel Reese and Aliyah Boston also among the first-timers joining vetera...
North Carolina DC Steve Belichick on medical leave
North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is away from the Tar Heels on medical leave and there is no timeframe for his anticipated return.,"Look forward to getting him back as soon as possible," North Carolina coach Bill Belichick said Thursday. "It's a medical situation so I really can'...
Panthers vs. Cardinals Best Bets: 3 Picks for the Hall of Fame Game
Get three best bets for Panthers vs. Cardinals in the NFL Hall of Fame Game, including a Carson Beck passing prop, Over and Carolina spread....
Padres battle D-backs, look to narrow wild-card gap between the teams
Arizona's Mitch Bratt stymied the San Diego Padres on Wednesday, and the Diamondbacks will hand the ball to another rookie left-hander when they go for a series victory on Thursday in Phoenix.,The Padres had only one hit in seven scoreless innings in a 10-4 loss Wednesday against Bratt, who had a ca...
Rookie Olivia Miles, streaking Lynx look to douse Sparks
The Minnesota Lynx have reeled off 10 wins in a row, and they don't want a letdown now that their winning streak has reached double digits.,Minnesota (25-6) will try to continue its good fortune on Thursday when it tips off against the Los Angeles Sparks (11-18) in Minneapolis. ,The Lynx are coming ...
Rookie Mitch Bratt shines, D-backs clobber Casey Mize in Padres debut
Rookie left-hander Mitch Bratt gave up one hit in seven scoreless innings for his first major league victory, Tim Tawa homered and drove in two runs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks spoiled Casey Mize's San Diego debut with a 10-4 victory over the Padres on Wednesday in Phoenix.,Bratt (1-1) struck out ...
Preakness pushes date back to 22 days after Kentucky Derby
In an effort to attract more horses who compete in the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes is pushing back its date in 2027.,The event at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore will be held on May 23, a Sunday, 22 days after the first leg of the Triple Crown is contested at Churchill Downs in Louisville,...
Suns give Dillon Brooks 3-year, $73M extension
NBA antagonist Dillon Brooks signed a three-year, $73 million contract extension with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.,Brooks told the Arizona Republic, "Villain is here to stay. Championship is all on my mind.",The new pact links Brooks to the Suns through the 2029-30 season.,The 30-year-old forward ...
Cardinals score 3 runs in 5th, hang on to take down Yankees
Andre Pallante pitched 5 1/3 solid innings and rookie JJ Wetherholt hit a two-run double with two outs in the fifth inning as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals withstood some rainy conditions and earned a 3-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night.,After a 68-minute rain delay before th...
Balanced scoring effort propels Sky to win over Sparks
Natasha Cloud produced 15 points and nine assists and Kamilla Cardoso and Jacy Sheldon scored 15 points apiece, boosting the host Chicago Sky to a 95-88 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday.,After scoring 33 points in the first quarter, Chicago managed just 28 combined points in the seco...
Top seed Alexander Zverev loses Montreal opener to Tallon Griekspoor
Tallon Griekspoor broke out of a recent cold stretch with a stunning 6-7 (3), 6-2, 6-4 upset of No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev in second-round action at the National Bank Open in Montreal on Wednesday.,Griekspoor, who ranks 69th in the ATP world rankings, entered having won just one of his last eight t...
Caty McNally upsets Wimbledon champ Linda Noskova in Toronto
In her first match since winning Wimbledon more than three weeks ago, sixth-seeded Czech Linda Noskova fell 7-6 (5), 6-1 to Caty McNally on Wednesday evening in the second round of the National Bank Open at Toronto.,McNally, ranked No. 70, trailed 5-1 in the first set before breaking Noskova twice t...
Longtime star OF Mike Trout sold on Angels' future
Longtime Angels star outfielder Mike Trout's view of his future with Los Angeles wasn't altered by the organization being among the biggest sellers at the trade deadline.,If anything, he saw it as a necessary move in the right direction.,"Nah, it hasn't changed anything," Trout said. "We're not wher...
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge takes positive steps in rehab from rib injury
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has been cleared to participate in light activities, including running outdoors and upper-body resistance training, as he attempts to return from a fractured right rib.,Judge participated in a pregame workout on the field Wednesday at Yankee Stadium, one day afte...
Junior Caminero, Victor Mesa Jr., lead Rays past Rockies
Junior Caminero homered, Victor Mesa Jr. had two triples, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Colorado Rockies 4-0 in Denver on Wednesday.,Nick Martinez (11-3) had another strong outing for Tampa Bay, scattering six hits in 5 2/3 innings to tie his career high in victories. The Rays swept a series for t...