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Yankees OF Juan Soto (forearm discomfort) exits vs. Twins
New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto exited Thursday's game against the visiting Minnesota Twins because of left forearm discomfort.,Soto was pulled following a 56-minute rain delay in between the fifth and sixth innings with the Yankees holding an 8-5 lead. Aaron Judge slid over from left field...
Reports: Atlanta's Giorgos Giakoumakis set for move to Cruz Azul
Atlanta United striker Giorgos Giakoumakis is set to move to Mexico's Cruz Azul on a $10 million transfer, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano and The Athletic.,The reports indicated that an agreement was reached but the deal was not finalized.,Giakoumakis, 29, is in his second season in...
In Angel Reese's homecoming, Sky send Mystics to 0-10 start
Chennedy Carter scored a season-best 25 points off the bench to help the Chicago Sky overcome a 13-point deficit to beat the Mystics 79-71 on Thursday night at Capital One Arena in Washington.,The Sky (4-5) went on a 16-0 run during the third quarter to dig out of a hole before holding on down the s...
Rockies place 1B Kris Bryant (rib), OF Sean Bouchard (ankle) on IL
The Colorado Rockies placed Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list on Thursday due to a left rib contusion, marking the second time this season the first baseman/designated hitter has been on the IL.,Bryant, who missed 31 games with a low back strain earlier this season, has been placed on the IL se...
Sparks, Wings meet in search of more physical play
When the Los Angeles Sparks host the Dallas Wings for Friday's Commissioner's Cup matchup, both will be trying to snap three-game losing streaks.,Los Angeles (2-7) fell to 0-2 in Commissioner's Cup play Wednesday with its third consecutive loss overall, an 86-62 setback at home against Minnesota.,Fo...
Adam Hadwin on top, Scottie Scheffler one back at Memorial
Adam Hadwin of Canada racked up eight birdies and secured the first-round lead at the Memorial Tournament on Thursday at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio.,In a stacked field of 73 players at the $20 million signature event, Hadwin posted a 6-under 66 and leads World No. 1 Scottie Scheffle...
Report: Seahawks signing veteran QB P.J. Walker
The Seattle Seahawks are signing veteran quarterback P.J. Walker to add depth going into the team's mandatory minicamp next week, NFL Network reported on Thursday.,Walker, 29, would join a quarterbacks room led by incumbent starter Geno Smith and third-year player Sam Howell, who was acquired in an ...
Crew name Issa Tall GM to replace Tim Bezbatchenko
The Columbus Crew promoted Issa Tall to general manager on Thursday.,He replaces president and general manager Tim Bezbatchenko, who resigned to become president of the Black Knight Football Club, the parent organization of prominent European clubs.,Tall is in his sixth season with the Crew, hired i...
Diamondbacks claim RHP Thyago Vieira off waivers from Orioles
The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed right-hander Thyago Vieira off waivers on Thursday following his one-game stint with the Baltimore Orioles.,Vieira, 31, was designated for assignment on Monday by the Orioles, who acquired him and minor-league pitcher Aneuris Rodriguez from the Milwaukee Brewers on M...
Panthers' Mike Nolan selected as UFL coach of year
Mike Nolan was named the United Football League's coach of the year on Thursday.,Nolan has guided the Michigan Panthers to a 7-3 record in 2024, one year after the team posted a 4-7 mark during its final season of the USFL. ,With Nolan at the helm, the Panthers will visit the Birmingham Stallions in...
NBA Finals G1: Mavericks-Celtics Preview, Props, Prediction
The 2024 NBA Finals kick off with the Dallas Mavericks visiting the Boston Celtics in Game 1 at TD Garden on Thursday night. ,The Celtics are consensus 6.5-point favorites coming off their sweep of the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Meanwhile, the Mavericks seek to steal home-court...
Reports: WR Sterling Shepard reaches deal with Bucs
Wide receiver Sterling Shepard has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, multiple media outlets reported Thursday.,Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed for Shepard, who will see a familiar face in quarterback Baker Mayfield. The two were teammates at Oklahom...
Iga Swiatek jolts Coco Gauff to reach French Open final
Top-seeded Iga Swiatek recorded a 6-2, 6-4 win over third-seeded Coco Gauff on Thursday to advance to the French Open final in Paris.,Swiatek, bidding for her fourth French Open title, won her 20th straight match at Roland Garros by dismissing Gauff in 97 minutes. The Poland native also is vying to ...
Report: Lakers targeting UConn's Dan Hurley as next coach
The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing a "massive, long-term contract offer" to UConn's Dan Hurley to become their next head coach, ESPN reported Thursday morning. ,The report comes on the heels of Los Angeles being linked to either former NBA player and ESPN analyst JJ Reddick or New Orleans Pelicans...
With Manny Machado in question, Padres open set vs. D-backs
After playing Wednesday's 3-2 loss at the Los Angeles Angels almost as though it were a self-fulfilling prophecy, the San Diego Padres start a seven-game homestand Thursday with the first contest of a four-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks.,San Diego limped home with injury added to the insu...
Cards aim to pick up steam in series opener vs. reeling Rockies
After persevering during a difficult nine-game road trip through Cincinnati, Philadelphia and Houston, the St. Louis Cardinals will try to regain momentum during a seven-game homestand.,First up for the Cardinals is the opener of a four-game series with the slumping Colorado Rockies on Thursday nigh...
Nick Gonzales, Pirates shoot for sweep of Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Nick Gonzales has made himself at home in the majors since being recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on May 10.,Fresh off his career-high-tying, four-RBI performance, Gonzales will look to lead the Pirates to a three-game series sweep of the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers ...
Yankees set sights on season sweep of Twins
For 5 1/3 innings, the New York Yankees were literally perfect against the visiting Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.,New York did not get the perfect game or the no-hitter but notched another victory over the Twins and can complete a sweep of the season series on Thursday night before hosting the Los A...
Cavs Legion GC, Heat Check Gaming stay unbeaten at The Turn
Cavs Legion GC and Heat Check Gaming picked up close victories to remain unbeaten, while Warriors Gaming Squad and 76ers GC suffered their first losses on Wednesday in the NBA 2K League's The Turn event.,The Turn is the second of three tournaments that lead up to the NBA 2K League 5v5 Playoffs that ...
Fast start sends Lynx to blowout of Sparks
The Minnesota Lynx scored the game's first 11 points and never looked back en route to an 86-62 blowout of the host Los Angeles Sparks in Commissioner's Cup competition on Wednesday.,Napheesa Collier scored seven of her game-high 25 points in Minnesota's opening deluge. She shot a blistering 10-for-...