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Report: Puka Nacua accuser withdraws restraining order request
A woman who previously was denied a restraining order against Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua for procedural reasons has withdrawn her petition without prejudice, instead choosing to prioritize a civil lawsuit against him, The Athletic reported Wednesday.,Joseph Kar, who represents plainti...
French striker Hugo Ekitike (Achilles) out of World Cup
French striker Hugo Ekitike likely will miss this summer's FIFA World Cup after reportedly tearing his Achilles tendon.,The Liverpool forward sustained the injury in Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League quarterfinal loss to Paris Saint-Germain.,Ekitike, 23, collapsed to the ground in pain midway through t...
Astros, after snapping 8-game skid, eager to top Rockies again
Buried beneath the rubble of an eight-game losing streak was the fact that the Houston Astros entered a six-game homestand on Tuesday leading the American League in several offensive categories.,With their rotation weakened by injuries and their bullpen stretched thin, the Astros will have to slug t...
Angels' Mike Trout aims to continue power surge vs. slumping Yankees
Mike Trout was hitting the ball hard but running into tough luck for the past few games before arriving at Yankee Stadium.,In the past two nights, he has hit the ball hard and over the wall for the Los Angeles Angels.,The Angels hope to see another big night from Trout and their offense on Wednesday...
MLB Picks Today: Best Bets for Diamondbacks vs Orioles and Cubs vs Phillies
Get today’s MLB betting picks, including analysis on Diamondbacks vs Orioles and Cubs vs Phillies with key pitching and weather insights....
NBA Play-In Picks: Best Bets for Warriors vs Clippers and Magic vs 76ers
Get the best NBA play-in betting picks, including player props for Stephen Curry, Kawhi Leonard, and Tyrese Maxey in must-win matchups....
Reviewing MLB’s Top Signings and Trades Through Mid-April
A mid-April breakdown of MLB’s biggest offseason additions, including Kyle Tucker, Pete Alonso, and Dylan Cease. Who’s thriving and who’s struggling early?...
Craig Albernaz, Orioles showing their resolve vs. D-backs
A three-game series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Baltimore Orioles already has been eventful.,One of the teams will capture the series victory when they meet for the decisive game of the set on Wednesday afternoon in Baltimore.,The Diamondbacks evened the series with a 4-3 victory on Tue...
Jake DeBrusk's 2nd goal lifts Canucks past Kings in OT
Jake DeBrusk scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the Vancouver Canucks edged the visiting Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Tuesday night.,DeBrusk tapped in an Elias Pettersson feed at the side of the net at 2:58 of the extra frame.,Defenseman Elias Pettersson and Zeev Buium also scored for Vanco...
Raiders receiving calls about No. 1 NFL draft pick
Despite all signs pointing to the Raiders selecting quarterback Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, Las Vegas general manager John Spytek has fielded calls from teams inquiring about the availability of the pick.,"We've gotten a few calls, and those teams know where they stand," Sp...
Dianna Russini resigns from Athletic after Mike Vrabel photos
Amid an internal investigation at The Athletic regarding published photos of NFL reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an Arizona resort, Russini resigned on Tuesday.,Last week, the New York Post published photos of the pair at a resort in Sedona, Ariz., stating that ...
Reports: Arkansas lands Jeremiah Wilkinson in portal
Highly coveted guard Jeremiah Wilkinson has committed to Arkansas in the transfer portal, according to multiple reports Tuesday night.,The 6-foot-1 Wilkinson led Georgia with 17.4 points per game this season while starting 21 of 31 games. He spent one season at Georgia after playing his freshman yea...
Jake DeBrusk's second goal of game lifts Canucks past Kings in OT
Jake DeBrusk scored twice, including the overtime winner, as the Vancouver Canucks edged the visiting Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Tuesday night.,DeBrusk tapped in an Elias Pettersson feed at the side of the net at 2:58 of the extra frame.,Defenseman Elias Pettersson and Zeev Buium also scored for Vanco...
Astros take advantage of Rockies' errors to snap 8-game skid
Christian Walker recorded three hits and a pair of RBIs, and the Houston Astros parlayed a six-run third inning into a 7-6 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.,The Astros snapped an eight-game losing skid, their longest since 2013, with the win. The Rockies, who swept a three...
Hunter Haight's first NHL goal sparks Wild in win over Ducks
Hunter Haight scored his first NHL goal and the Minnesota Wild held on for a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.,Danila Yurov and Robby Fabbri also scored one goal apiece for Minnesota (46-24-12, 104 points), which wrapped up its regular season. The Wild will face th...
Angels hit 5 HRs -- including 3 straight -- to pound Yanks
Mike Trout, Jo Adell and Jorge Soler hit consecutive homers in the first inning Tuesday night for the Los Angeles Angels, who earned a 7-1 victory over the host New York Yankees.,The Angels won for the sixth time in their past nine visits to Yankee Stadium and lead the American League with 26 homers...
Alysha Clark, 38, signs free agent deal with Wings
Alysha Clark, the WNBA's oldest active player at 38, will aim to win a league championship with a third team after agreeing to a free agent contract with the Dallas Wings on Tuesday.,The team confirmed the addition of Clark without specifying the terms of the deal. Clark's agent told ESPN that the f...
Caps edge Jackets in Alex Ovechkin's potential final game
Alex Ovechkin had an assist in what might have been his final NHL game, Jakob Chychrun scored the go-ahead goal and the Washington Capitals beat the host Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in the season finale for teams that will not be in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.,Chychrun took a pass at the center point fr...
Ildemaro Vargas, Diamondbacks hold off Orioles
Ildemaro Vargas hit a three-run homer and Merrill Kelly pitched into the sixth inning in his season debut to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the host Baltimore Orioles 4-3 on Tuesday night.,Kelly, a veteran right-hander who was dealing with a back injury since spring training, logged 5 1/3 inning...
Royals LF Isaac Collins hurts knee on railing vs. Tigers
Kansas City left fielder Isaac Collins' all-out hustle resulted in a right knee contusion and forced him out of the Royals' series-opening 2-1 loss to the host Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. ,In the first inning, Collins, 28, raced after a ball hit by Detroit's Kevin McGonigle and tumbled into the stand...