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Ryne Nelson, D-backs blank Pirates, end 5-game skid
Eugenio Suarez and Josh Naylor homered, Ryne Nelson pitched 6 2/3 sharp innings, and the Arizona Diamondbacks broke a five-game losing streak with a 5-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in Phoenix on Monday.,Nelson (2-1) gave up four hits and struck out four without a walk in his longest start of...
Skidding clubs clash as Real Salt Lake oppose Austin FC
Austin FC hope their home pitch will help the team get back on the winning track in MLS play when they host slumping Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.,The Verde (5-6-4, 19 points) are mired in a six-match winless streak -- three defeats followed by three draws. Meanwhile, RSL (4-9-2, 14 points) have one ...
Rockies must beat Cubs on Tuesday to avoid 18th consecutive series loss
Looking to hand the visiting Colorado Rockies their 18th straight series loss to begin the season, the Chicago Cubs also aim on Tuesday night to stretch their winning streak to three.,Chicago took the series opener 3-1 on Monday afternoon thanks to Jameson Taillon's strong start and Kyle Tucker's tw...
Marlins place OF Derek Hill (wrist) on 10-day injured list
The Miami Marlins placed outfielder Derek Hill on the 10-day injured list on Monday because of a sprained left wrist.,In a corresponding move, the Marlins recalled outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. from Triple-A Jacksonville.,Hill, 29, had made a diving catch to rob the Angels' Nolan Schanuel of a hit for ...
Sky look to hand Mercury first home loss of season
Slumping to 33.3 percent shooting in a game typically doesn't bode well for victory. Good thing the Phoenix Mercury feel so great about their defense.,While boosting the offense ranks atop the Mercury's list of objectives entering Tuesday's visit from the Chicago Sky, Phoenix also hopes to show it c...
Knicks looking for series comeback vs. Pacers after Game 3 rally
The Indiana Pacers appeared to have the New York Knicks in deep trouble in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.,Yet there was a major problem with the Pacers taking a 20-point home lead and the ensuing belief they were en route to taking a 3-0 series lead.,That's because the Knicks are highly co...
Dream open three-game road swing against Sparks
After a productive weekend at home, the Atlanta Dream take some momentum on the road when they travel to the West Coast to face the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday.,The Dream (3-2) open a three-game road swing following home victories over the Dallas Wings on Saturday and the Connecticut Sun on Sunday...
Cubs scratch out win over Rockies as Jameson Taillon shines
Jameson Taillon threw 6 1/3 quality innings and Kyle Tucker drove in a pair of runs to help the Chicago Cubs post a 3-1 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies on Monday.,Taillon (4-3) allowed one run on four hits while striking out seven and walking none for the Cubs, who won for the eighth time...
Former All-American Kayleigh Heckel transferring to UConn
Kayleigh Heckel is heading closer to home as the 5-foot-9 rising sophomore guard announced her commitment to play for the UConn Huskies next season.,Originally from Port Chester, N.Y., Heckel will transfer from Southern California to UConn, which she selected over the likes of Notre Dame and Vanderb...
Pacers F Aaron Nesmith (ankle) to be game-time decision
Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith will be a game-time decision for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the New York Knicks on Tuesday with a right ankle injury.,Nesmith rolled his right ankle in Game 3 after driving to the basket and delivering an outlet pass while being guarded by th...
Indy 500 runner-up Marcus Ericsson penalized, now 31st
IndyCar announced penalties for three drivers and their teams Monday following post-race inspections at Sunday's Indianapolis 500, which included runner-up Marcus Ericsson dropping to 31st place.,Ericsson's Andretti Global teammate Kyle Kirkwood, who finished in sixth, was penalized down to 32nd, an...
Orioles add C Chadwick Tromp with Adley Rutschman ailing
The Baltimore Orioles selected the contract of catcher Chadwick Tromp on Monday, while utility player Cooper Hummel was designated for assignment.,The move comes one day after Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman left a game against the Boston Red Sox after taking a foul ball off his mask. Rutschman was ...
Brewers recall DL Hall from 60-day IL, option Logan Henderson
The Milwaukee Brewers recalled left-hander DL Hall from the 60-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener against the visiting Boston Red Sox.,Hall, 26, sustained a left lat strain in spring training. He made four rehab appearances (three starts) in the minors, going 1-0 and allowing no runs o...
Vanderbilt named top seed as 64-team baseball field set
Vanderbilt was named the top overall seed in the 2025 NCAA baseball tournament as the field of 64 teams was revealed Monday.,The SEC had the four top overall seeds in the tournament, with Vanderbilt (42-16), followed by Texas (42-12), Arkansas (43-13) and Auburn (38-18). The conference also had eigh...
Valkyries visit Liberty for toughest test in debut season
The expansion Golden State Valkyries have recorded early wins against the Washington Mystics and Los Angeles Sparks, two teams that did not make the 2024 WNBA playoffs. ,On Tuesday night in Brooklyn, the Valkyries will face the toughest test of their early franchise history against the defending cha...
Will Zalatoris out for season following back surgery
Will Zalatoris announced Monday he will miss the rest of the PGA Tour season after surgery to repair two herniated discs in his back.,"This spring, I started feeling some discomfort and instability in my back that progressively got worse," he posted on social media. "Following the PGA Championship, ...
Fever G Caitlin Clark (quad) out at least two weeks
Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark will be sidelined at least two weeks with a left quadriceps strain, the team announced on Monday.,Clark recorded her third double-double of the season with 18 points and 10 assists in Saturday's 90-88 loss to the New York Liberty in Indianapolis.,The second-year...
Brewers recall LHP DL Hall from 60-day injured list
The Milwaukee Brewers recalled left-hander DL Hall from the 60-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener against the visiting Boston Red Sox.,Hall, 26, sustained a left lat strain in spring training. He made four rehab appearances (three starts) in the minors, going 1-0 and allowing no runs o...
NBA Playoffs Game 4: Best Bets and Player Props for Thunder vs. Timberwolves
Looking for the best NBA playoff bets and player props for Game 4 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves? Here's your May 26 betting guide with expert picks and value plays....
Knicks Fans Know the Joy Is Fake, But They'll Take It Anyway
The New York Knicks won a must-win game in true Knicks fashion: agonizing, dramatic, and just hopeful enough to break your heart all over again in Game 4....