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Myles Turner flames Giannis, Bucks for lack of accountabilty
Myles Turner was unaccustomed to the lack of discipline and accountability he experienced in his first season with the Milwaukee Bucks.,Turner said on the "Game Recognize Game" podcast that now-former Bucks coach Doc Rivers refused to fine players for violations or tardiness, inspiring Giannis Antet...
MLB Picks Today: Twins and Mariners Headline Friday's Bets
Rivalry weekend delivers strong MLB betting opportunities with the Twins and Mariners featured as top picks....
NBA Playoff Best Bets: Cavaliers vs Pistons and Spurs vs Timberwolves Picks
The Cavaliers look to eliminate the Pistons while the Spurs try to advance to the Western Conference Finals against Minnesota....
Mets carry momentum into Subway Series vs. Yankees
The New York Mets have four members of their Opening Day lineup on the injured list and entered this week with the worst record in the majors.,The New York Yankees have spent every day this season in first or second place in the American League East and lead the AL in runs (223) and ERA (3.22).,Yet ...
Defensive-focused Sky bring unbeaten record to Phoenix
Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh addressed a lively locker room after his team forced the Golden State Valkyries into 29.3% shooting during a win at San Francisco on Wednesday.,"When we play defense like that," he said, "we can compete with anyone, anywhere.",Chicago (2-0) will aim to channel that inte...
Tempo's first-ever road trip opens with doubleheader at Los Angeles
Fresh off the first victory in Toronto Tempo history, the expansion franchise heads out on its initial road trip, beginning the first of back-to-back games at Los Angeles against the Sparks on Friday.,Marina Mabrey scored 26 points and Brittney Sykes added 18 as the Tempo finished off a victory to r...
Knights KO Ducks in Game 6, brace for Avalanche in West finals
The Vegas Golden Knights showed their mettle by reaching the Western Conference finals yet again.,Now the Golden Knights face a very tall order to take the next step.,Thanks to a 5-1 road victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday to close out their Western Conference semifinal set in six games, Veg...
Golden Knights eliminate Ducks in Game 6 behind first-period barrage
Mitch Marner and Shea Theodore both scored once and added an assist during a three-goal opening period to spark visiting Vegas to a 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday in Game 6, advancing the Golden Knights to the Western Conference finals.,Vegas will face the Colorado Avalanche for the ...
NFL Week 1 lines: Seahawks, Rams listed as favorites for 2026 openers
The Seattle Seahawks opened as minor favorites for their season-opening Super Bowl LX rematch against the New England Patriots upon the release of the full schedule for the 2026 NFL season Thursday evening.,The Seahawks, who beat the Patriots 29-13 to win their second championship on Feb. 8, open th...
Three share lead at Queen City, with world No. 1 and 2 lurking
Ina Yoon, in search of her first career LPGA Tour win, carded an eagle on Thursday and is tied for the lead after the first round of the Kroger Queen City Championship in Cincinnati.,Yoon and Chella Choi, both of South Korea, are level with Japan's Rio Takeda after each shot 4-under-par 66 at Makete...
Vasiliy Lomachenko ending retirement, eyes big fights
Vasiliy Lomachenko is ending his retirement, his manager announced on Wednesday.,"We are working on his comeback this fall," Egis Klimas told ESPN.,Lomachenko, 18-3 with 12 knockouts when he retired last summer, just became a free agent on Tuesday and will be looking to secure high-profile fights as...
Iron Honor minor favorite for rare full-field Preakness Stakes
For the first time in 15 years, Saturday's Preakness Stakes features a full field of 14 horses. That's the good news for the second leg of thoroughbred racing's Triple Crown, which will take place at Laurel Park.,However, for the second straight year and third time since 2022, the Kentucky Derby win...
Seahawks open title defense with Super Bowl rematch vs. Patriots
For the first time since 2016, the first game of the NFL season will be a Super Bowl rematch.,The Seattle Seahawks will begin their title defense on Wednesday, Sept. 9 when they host the New England Patriots, the team they dominated for a 29-13 Super Bowl LX victory on Feb. 8.,This was one of the ma...
Elina Svitolina defeats Iga Swiatek, will face Coco Gauff in Rome final
Elina Svitolina can now turn her attention toward winning a third Italian Open title after she produced a 6-4, 2-6, 6-2 victory over No. 4 seed Iga Swiatek in Thursday's semifinal match in Rome.,The seventh-seeded Svitolina saved 11 of 16 break points and took advantage of 50 unforced errors by Swia...
With 'zero to lose,' '23 hero Michael Block back in the mix at PGA
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- The PGA of America knows what a Block party can look like when one really gets going.,For now, it's nothing too raucous, just a few dozen fans who stayed late Thursday afternoon to watch the end of teaching professional Michael Block's first round of the PGA Championship. He t...
Canucks promote Ryan Johnson to GM, Sedin brothers to co-presidents
The Vancouver Canucks promoted Ryan Johnson to general manager and team legends Daniel and Henrik Sedin to co-presidents of hockey operations on Thursday.,Johnson, 49, has been with the organization since 2013 and the assistant general manager for two seasons. He replaces Patrick Allvin, who was fir...
Reports: Canucks promote Ryan Johnson to GM, Sedin brothers to co-presidents
The Vancouver Canucks are promoting Ryan Johnson to general manager and team legends Daniel and Henrik Sedin to co-presidents of hockey operations, according to multiple reports on Thursday.,The team has a news conference scheduled for Thursday afternoon.,Johnson, 49, has been with the organization ...
Ryan O’Hearn helps Pirates slay Rockies
Ryan O'Hearn homered and finished with three hits and two RBI to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday afternoon.,O'Hearn's two-run homer off Rockies' starter Chase Dollander (3-3) in the bottom of the first inning capped a three-run frame and set th...
Rockies place RHP Jimmy Herget (shoulder) on 15-day IL
Colorado Rockies right-hander Jimmy Herget went on the 15-day injured list on Thursday because of a right shoulder impingement.,Herget, who had been away from the team on the bereavement/family emergency list since Saturday, returned and pitched on Tuesday. The 32-year-old allowed one hit and one wa...
Bruins sign F Lukas Reichel to 1-year extension
The Boston Bruins signed forward Lukas Reichel to a one-year contract extension on Thursday.,Reichel, 23, of Germany, will carry a $950,000 salary cap hit for the 2026-27 NHL season.,He recorded three goals and five assists in 29 games with three teams during the 2025-26 campaign.,Boston acquired hi...