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Yanks handle Mets, spoiling Juan Soto's return to Bronx
Carlos Rodon issued three walks to Juan Soto in the slugger's hostile return to Yankee Stadium and pitched five innings as the host New York Yankees opened the Subway Series with a 6-2 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night.,Soto heard boos throughout the night, from the time he began warmin...

Connor Norby's 3-run double sparks Marlins' win over Rays
Connor Norby smacked a three-run double, leading the host Miami Marlins to a 9-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.,The Rays allowed 13 hits and seven walks, and Tampa Bay also committed one error.,Miami starter Max Meyer (3-4) stayed in the game long e...

Lynx pull away in opener against Wings, Paige Bueckers
Napheesa Collier scored 34 points on 12-for-21 shooting as the Minnesota Lynx took control in the third quarter for a 99-84 win over the Dallas Wings that spoiled Paige Bueckers' WNBA debut Friday night in Arlington, Texas.,Courtney Williams scored 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting with a game-high ni...

Brad Keselowski claims pole position for All-Star Race
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. -- A flawless entry into pit road during Friday's time trials propelled Brad Keselowski to the pole position for Sunday's NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway (8 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)., ,In a unique qualifying format that features three la...

Rapids-RSL match shaping up to be low-scoring affair
The Colorado Rapids look to break out of a funk when they battle rival Real Salt Lake on Saturday night in the Rocky Mountain Cup at Commerce City, Colo.,The Rapids have dropped their last three matches and are winless (0-3-2) over their last five outings entering the rivalry contest.,Colorado (4-5-...

Kyle Larson hopes to stay in winning form at All-Star Race
After a strong run at Kansas Speedway led to another NASCAR Cup Series victory, Kyle Larson continues to be one of the two top racers of the season thus far.,The season is one-third over entering this weekend's All-Star Race, and the Hendrick Motorsports driver has already won three times, tying him...

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...
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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...