k Page 399 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Rockies activate SS Ezequiel Tovar in flurry of moves
The Colorado Rockies activated Gold Glove shortstop Ezequiel Tovar from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday night's road game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.,Tovar, 23, has been sidelined with a left hip contusion and last played for Colorado on April 15.,In 16 games this season, Tovar is batt...
Richard Green one ahead of Steven Alker at Regions Tradition
Richard Green of Australia birdied his final two holes Friday to shoot a 4-under-par 68 and carry a one-shot lead at the Regions Tradition into the weekend in Birmingham, Ala.,Green is at 13-under 131 after opening the first senior major of the season with a 63. His closest competitor is New Zealand...
Reports: 49ers QB Brock Purdy lands 5-year, $265M contract
The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy have agreed to a five-year contract worth $265 million, ESPN and NFL Network reported Friday.,Purdy's new deal will include $181 million in guaranteed money, according to the reports.,The 49ers have long wanted to lock up Purdy for the future. The ...
Revs face Earthquakes as Bruce Arena returns to New England
Bruce Arena is headed to familiar territory as his San Jose Earthquakes pay a visit to the New England Revolution on Saturday in Foxborough, Mass.,Arena is the winningest coach in MLS history and a five-time MLS Cup champion, who was also the former U.S. men's national team head coach. In addition, ...
Yankees activate RHP Jonathan Loaisiga after elbow procedure
The New York Yankees activated right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga from the injured list Friday, while left-hander Tyler Matzek was designated for assignment.,Loaisiga returns 13 months after an internal brace procedure on the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. The 30-year-old made just three ...
Jets release K Greg Zuerlein after difficult 2024 season
The New York Jets released veteran kicker Greg Zuerlein and signed defensive end Michael Fletcher on Friday.,Zuerlein, 37, struggled with injuries and accuracy in 2024, the former Pro Bowler's third season with the Jets.,He missed nine games with knee issues and made only 9 of 15 field-goal attempts...
Present mingles with future as Fever, Sky clash in opener
The WNBA is not being shy about its new favorite rivalry between Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever and Angel Reese's Chicago Sky.,Indiana and Chicago will play five times in the regular season, once a month from May through September. The second season in the WNBA for both Clark and Reese begins Saturda...
Snake slithers way into play at PGA Championship
Shaun Micheel didn't seem fazed following an encounter with a sizable snake at the PGA Championship in Charlotte on Friday.,Micheel, who lifted the Wanamaker Trophy in 2003, saw the reptile slithering its way across the fairway on a par-5 10th hole at Quail Hollow Club.,A tournament volunteer bravel...
Stars' Jamie Benn fined $5K for roughing Jets' Mark Scheifele
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn was fined $5,000 by the NHL on Friday after his exchange with Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele during the third period of Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal series.,The Jets staved off elimination with a 4-0 victory over the Stars on Thursday. Dallas, whic...
NYCFC seeking scoring boost vs. Derby rival Red Bulls
The latest edition of the Hudson River Derby commences on Saturday when the New York Red Bulls visit New York City FC at Citi Field.,The Red Bulls have a narrow 11-10-4 edge over NYCFC in all-time regular-season play. The Big Apple rivals' lone playoff matchup came last November, as the Red Bulls wo...
Yankees' Oswaldo Cabrera: 'My return to the field begins today'
New York Yankees third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera announced he underwent successful ankle surgery and is looking toward getting back on the diamond.,Cabrera made his remarks over social media on Thursday, two days after he was placed on the 10-day injured list. He sustained the gruesome injury while sc...
Bill Belichick cuts off 'personal' questions on 'GMA' appearance
Bill Belichick eventually cut off personal questions and told "Good Morning America" host Michael Strahan he wouldn't further discuss his relationship with 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson in a televised interview Friday morning. ,The North Carolina head coach, on a publicity tour to promote his...
Best MLB Bets Today: Top Picks & Props for Friday, May 16th
Check out today's top MLB bets for Friday, May 16, including picks for White Sox vs. Cubs, Tigers vs. Blue Jays, and Astros vs. Rangers props....
Mets acquire LHP Jose Castillo from Diamondbacks
The New York Mets added a left-hander to their bullpen on Thursday, acquiring Jose Castillo from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations.,Castillo has pitched in parts of five seasons in the majors, debuting for the San Diego Padres in 2018. The Venezuela native excelled, fannin...
Cubs intend to extend crosstown dominance over White Sox
The Chicago Cubs have had little trouble with the Chicago White Sox over the last two seasons -- a trend the club wants to prolong in their Rivalry Weekend opener Friday afternoon against the visiting South Siders.,The Cubs have won five straight in the crosstown rivalry and taken seven of eight sin...
Journalism named morning line favorite for 150th Preakness Stakes
Two weeks after losing the Kentucky Derby, Journalism gets a second crack at a Triple Crown jewel as the 3-year-old colt is the morning line favorite for the Preakness Stakes on Saturday in Baltimore.,Trainer Michael McCarthy's stakes-winning horse, who started the Derby as the 3-1 favorite, rallied...
Reds' Terry Francona faces Guardians, his former employer
In 11 years as Cleveland's manager, Terry Francona earned 921 wins, led the team to six playoff appearances and came within one game of claiming the 2016 World Series title.,In seven weeks as the Cincinnati Reds' manager, Francona has earned just 21 wins as his talented squad has yet to live up to i...
Eager Valkyries prepared for WNBA debut against Sparks
When the Golden State Valkyries open WNBA play on Friday night, the initial goal is simply to be competitive.,The expansion Valkyries begin pursuit of that mission when they face the Los Angeles Sparks in San Francisco.,Golden State can use one hand to count the victories by the WNBA's last expansio...
'Full-circle moment' as Paige Buckers opens Wings career vs. Lynx
Paige Bueckers grew up just outside of Minneapolis, where she shined at basketball and admired the Minnesota Lynx.,Now, Bueckers is about to make her WNBA debut against the team she grew up watching. The Dallas Wings selected her with the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft, and she is eager to ...
Jhonattan Vegas grabs surprise lead at PGA Championship
CHARLOTTE -- Venezuela's Jhonattan Vegas surged into the lead late in the first round of the PGA Championship, shooting a 7-under-par 64 on Thursday at Quail Hollow Club.,Vegas, who started on No. 10, posted birdies on five of his final six holes. He capped it with a 27-foot putt on his last hole.,C...