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Yankees RHP Clarke Schmidt expected to undergo Tommy John surgery
One day after he was placed on the injured list with forearm tightness, it was determined that New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt likely will undergo Tommy John surgery.,Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Saturday afternoon that Schmidt has a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament o...
Napheesa Collier (22 points), Lynx handle Valkyries
Napheesa Collier scored 22 points on 8-for-11 shooting from the field, and the Minnesota Lynx held on for an 82-71 win over the Golden State Valkyries on Saturday night in Minneapolis., ,Courtney Williams added 15 points for Minnesota (16-2), which has won back-to-back games since losing the WNBA Co...
Late bucket, defensive stop help Sparks put away Fever
Azura Stevens and Kelsey Plum anchored the Los Angeles Sparks to a narrow 89-87 victory over the host Indiana Fever on Saturday night in Indianapolis. ,Stevens made a key free throw with 3.1 seconds to put the visitors ahead by two, finishing with a double-double of 21 points and 12 rebounds. Plum a...
Brewers 1B Rhys Hoskins (thumb) expected to miss 'a few days'
The Milwaukee Brewers expect first baseman Rhys Hoskins to miss "a few days" after he exited the team's 4-2 loss vs. the Miami Marlins on Saturday with left thumb discomfort.,"It doesn't look great," Brewers manager Pat Murphy said after the game. "It's not fractured. He doesn't feel great right now...
Report: Dodgers' Blake Snell, Blake Treinen trending toward return
The Los Angeles Dodgers could soon welcome back starting pitcher Blake Snell and reliever Blake Treinen, as they are reportedly moving toward a return after lengthy stints on the injured list.,Snell (shoulder) threw two simulated innings against hitters on Saturday, while Treinen tossed one inning a...
Former Steelers WR Chase Claypool plans NFL comeback
Veteran wide receiver Chase Claypool, who hasn't played in the NFL since 2023, is confident he will be able resume his career after recovering from a toe injury. ,Claypool, 26, signed with the Buffalo Bills last offseason but missed the 2024 campaign due to the injury he suffered last August. He was...
Former White Sox closer Bobby Jenks passes away at 44
Bobby Jenks, a member of the 2005 Chicago White Sox World Series championship team, died after a battle with Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer, on Friday in Sintra, Portugal.,Jenks, a flame-throwing reliever who appeared in the 2006 and 2007 All-Star Games, was 44 years old.,"We have ...
Pete Alonso homers twice to lead Mets over Yankees
Pete Alonso had two home runs and five RBIs to help the New York Mets extend their winning streak to four games with a 12-6 victory against the visiting New York Yankees on Saturday.,Mets starting pitcher Frankie Montas (1-1) allowed four runs on five hits in 5 2/3 innings.,Starter Carlos Rodon (9-6...
Report: Grizzlies agree to deal with C Jock Landale
The Memphis Grizzlies agreed to a deal with free agent center Jock Landale, per ESPN.,The move occurred minutes after ESPN reported the Grizzlies traded center Jay Huff to the Indiana Pacers.,After one-year stints with the San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns, Landale signed with the Houston Rockets i...
White Sox icon Bobby Jenks passes away at age 44
Bobby Jenks, a member of the 2005 Chicago White Sox World Series championship team, died after a battle with Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer, on Friday, July 4 in Sintra, Portugal.,Jenks, a flame-throwing reliever who appeared in the 2006 and 2007 All-Star Games, was 44 years old.,"...
Elks search for their first win of the season against Redblacks
Since COVID-19 canceled the 2020 CFL season, the Edmonton Elks have tried multiple coaches, multiple quarterbacks and all kinds of gimmicks to consistently win games.,As an 18-53 overall record and ghastly 5-30 home record attest, none of it has worked.,Edmonton (0-3) will make another attempt at it...
Dodgers recall RHP Jack Little, option RHP Noah Davis
The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled right-hander Jack Little and optioned right-hander Noah Davis.,Little, 27, made his major league debut for the Dodgers on June 19th against the San Diego Padres. Across two innings, he allowed two runs, four hits, and one walk with one strikeout.,At Triple-A Oklahoma...
Report: Rockets trade F Cam Whitmore to Wizards
The Houston Rockets are trading forward Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards for two second-round picks, per ESPN.,The 20-year-old was selected by the Rockets with the 20th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. As a rookie, he flashed promise, averaging 12.3 points and 3.8 rebounds in only 18.7 minu...
Top-seed Jannik Sinner takes record run into fourth round
Italy's Jannik Sinner continued his record run into the fourth round at Wimbledon, showing another example of his dominance at London with a 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 destruction of Spain's Pedro Martinez.,Sinner, who lost the French Open final on clay to Carlos Alcaraz in devastating fashion, has carried no il...
Yankees RHP Clark Schmidt expected to undergo Tommy John surgery
One day after he was placed on the injured list with forearm tightness, New York Yankees right-hander Clark Schmidt is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery.,Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Saturday afternoon that Schmidt has a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament of his right elbow.,Sc...
Diamondbacks reinstate OF Corbin Carroll from IL
The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated right fielder Corbin Carroll from the 10-day injured list on Saturday.,Carroll, 24, had been sidelined with a chip fracture in his left wrist after being hit by a pitch on June 18 at Toronto.,Carroll leads the majors with nine triples and is batting .255 with 20 h...
Clara Tauson ousts former Wimbledon champ Elena Rybakina
No. 23 seed Clara Tauson of Denmark moved into the fourth round at Wimbledon with a 7-6 (6), 6-3 upset Saturday over former champion and No. 11 seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan.,Tauson saved all four break points she faced and converted only one of 10 break chances, but that was enough to extend he...
Saturday July 5th MLB Best Bets: Detroit, Dodgers, Padres & More
Looking for the best MLB bets for Saturday, July 5? We break down three top picks, including Tigers vs. Guardians, Astros vs. Dodgers, and Rangers vs. Padres....
Rockies face White Sox, still hope for first home-series victory
The Colorado Rockies have yet to win a home series this season, but they still have a chance to do so this weekend in a matchup between the two worst teams in the majors.,Colorado lost the opener Friday night of a three-game set with the Chicago White Sox 3-2 but can earn the series victory by takin...
Mets, Yankees heading in opposite directions
In New York, the Yankees continue to slide, but the slide appears to be over for the Mets.,The Yankees enter the second game of a three-game Subway Series on Saturday afternoon at Citi Field losers of five straight. The Mets are on a three-game winning streak with signs they've turned the corner fro...