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Marlins claim RHP Seth Martinez off waivers from Diamondbacks
The Miami Marlins claimed right-hander Seth Martinez off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday.,The Diamondbacks designated Martinez, 30, for assignment on Monday when they agreed to terms with right-handed reliever Kendall Graveman to a one-year contract.,Martinez has pitched parts of f...
No. 3 Duke strolls into New York, ailing Illinois vows 'fight' at MSG
When Brad Underwood committed to bring Illinois to face No. 3 Duke in a Saturday night main event at Madison Square Garden, it sounded like a magnificent marketing opportunity thanks to the national FOX audience -- and a fabulous measuring stick to find out how far the Illini might go in March., ,In...
Islanders waive D Dennis Cholowski to open roster spot
The New York Islanders placed defenseman Dennis Cholowski on waivers on Thursday.,The Islanders have one open roster spot coming out of the break but might need two as they anticipate the return of defensemen Scott Mayfield (lower body) and Ryan Pulock (upper body) from injured reserve. Both partici...
Team Liquid advance at DreamLeague Season 25
Team Liquid beat Gaimin Gladiators in the final tiebreaker match Thursday to reach Group Stage 2 at the DreamLeague Season 25 event.,Group Stage 1 concluded with Thursday's action to determine the fourth and final team to advance from Group B.,Group Stage 2 will be a single round-robin group, with t...
Jiri Lehecka stuns top seed Carlos Alcaraz in Doha quarters
Jiri Lehecka knocked off top-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday to advance to the semifinals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha.,The 23-year-old Czech trailed 4-2 in the third set before rallying to win 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. Lehecka struck eight aces and converted 4 of 8 break chances to secure t...
Bulls F Patrick Williams (knee) out at least 2 weeks
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams received a platelet rich plasma injection to treat tendinosis in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team announced Thursday.,In his last game on Feb. 12, Williams collected three points and one rebound in 18 minutes in Chicago's 128-110 w...
Mavs' Anthony Davis 'making progress'; out 2 more weeks
Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis "is making good progress" with his left adductor strain but will be sidelined at least two more weeks, the team announced Thursday.,The veteran big man sustained the injury during his Feb. 8 debut with Dallas after being acquired in a blockbuster trade that sent f...
Texas, USC follow 'NFL approach,' punt annual spring game
Texas and Southern California are part of the growing wave of prominent programs punting their annual spring game, eliminating the "live scrimmage" element from the offseason practice schedule in favor of an "NFL model.",Coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed the Longhorns won't pack Darrell K. Royal Stadi...
Mets' Juan Soto gifts SUV to Brett Baty for jersey number
After signing a 15-year, $765 million contract this offseason with the New York Mets, star outfielder Juan Soto had another number in mind.,He wanted to keep wearing No. 22, but Mets third baseman Brett Baty already had those digits.,Soto thanked Baty for switching to No. 7 with a surprise on Thursd...
Former Pirates P Scott Sauerbeck dies
Former Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Scott Sauerbeck died, the team announced on Thursday. He was 53.,While the team did not provide details on Sauerbeck's passing, Pittsburgh Baseball Now said he suffered a fatal heart attack in his Florida home on Tuesday.,"The Pirates family mourns the passing o...
Mirra Andreeva ousts No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek in Dubai
No. 12 seed Mirra Andreeva stormed past No. 2 Iga Swiatek 6-3, 6-3 on Thursday to become the youngest player ever to reach the semifinals at the Dubai Tennis Championships.,The 17-year-old Russian overcame an early break in the second set to finish the match in one hour, 36 minutes. It was Andreeva'...
Eagles C Cam Jurgens undergoes back procedure
Philadelphia Eagles center Cam Jurgens underwent a procedure to alleviate nerve pain in his back on Tuesday, nine days after he played in Super Bowl LIX.,Per a report from ESPN on Thursday, Jurgens is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp in July.,Jurgens, 25, replaced the retir...
Yankees extend Aaron Boone's contract through 2027
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone signed a two-year contract extension that will run through the 2027 season, the team announced Thursday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team for Boone, who is entering his eighth year as manager of the Yankees.,The Yankees exercised the 2025 club optio...
LeBron James: Ankle soreness a continuing concern
Lakers forward LeBron James expects to deal with left ankle discomfort for the rest of the season. ,The injury that pushed him out of the All-Star Game on Sunday but, at 40 and in his 22nd season, he plans to play in regular-season games.,Listed as questionable ahead of the Lakers' 100-97 loss to th...
Bucks' Bobby Portis Jr. suspended 25 games for positive drug test
Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. was suspended 25 games without pay by the NBA on Thursday for violating the league's anti-drug policy.,The NBA said Portis tested positive for the drug Tramadol, a medication used to treat severe pain among adults. ,"I was dealing with an elbow injury and usi...
LPGA rookie Akie Iwai jumps to 3-stroke lead in Thailand
Akie Iwai recorded 10 birdies to take a three-shot lead after the first round on the Honda LPGA Thailand on Thursday.,Iwai tied the 18-hole scoring record at the event, last accomplished by Japanese compatriot Yuka Saso in the final round in 2022.,In second place and three shots back after a round o...
Let’s Overreact to Luka Doncic’s First Three Games With the Los Angeles Lakers
Luka Doncic's first three games with the Los Angeles Lakers have not been great, and it might be time to take off the rose-colored glasses surrounding this trade....
These Five MLB Bottom Feeders Are Already Pretty Much Eliminated From 2025 Playoffs
Baseball is great because anything can happen, but we have a pretty damn good feeling that these five bottom-feeding teams won't be making the 2025 MLB Playoffs....
Best Sports Betting Picks Today: 4 Nations Face-Off, NBA Bets For February 20th
The 4 Nations Face-Off gold medal game between the United States and Canada is tonight, with an entire slate of NBA action, these are February 20th's best bet picks....
After stumbling out of break, Lakers set to battle Blazers
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to insist it will take time to assimilate Luka Doncic into the group.,Apparently they can't beat the woeful Charlotte Hornets while they try to figure it out.,One night after a humbling defeat, the Lakers will look for a better result when they visit the Portland Trai...