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UFC Macau Best Bets and Fight Predictions for May 30
UFC Macau heads to China with Song Yadong vs Deiveson Figueiredo topping the card. Check out the best bets and predictions....
MLB Picks Today: Best Pitcher Props for Friday’s Baseball Slate
Friday’s MLB picks feature two strikeout props on Jared Jones and Logan Webb with plus-money value on the board....
Ava Kuszak's 10th-inning HR carries Nebraska past Arkansas at WCWS
Ava Kuszak belted a two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning on Thursday, lifting Nebraska to a 5-3 win over Arkansas in opening-day action at the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City.,The Cornhuskers (52-6) advance to face Alabama in a winners-bracket contest in Bracket 2 on Saturday...
Caitlin Clark makes history, but Valkyries, Veronica Burton top Fever
Veronica Burton collected a season-best 25 points, six rebounds and a career-high five blocks and the Golden State Valkyries hung on to beat the Indiana Fever 90-88 on Thursday in San Francisco.,Gabby Williams tallied 19 points, six boards, six assists and three steals while Janelle Salaun added 19 ...
Reports: Knicks C Mitchell Robinson breaks pinky, status for Finals unclear
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson broke his right pinky finger earlier this week and there is no timetable for his return, according to multiple reports on Thursday.,The Knicks are playing in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, beginning Wednesday against the winner of the Western C...
Fever star Caitlin Clark reaches 500 assists in record time
Fever guard Caitlin Clark became the fastest player to log 500 career assists in WNBA history on Thursday night during Indiana's game against the Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco.,Clark reached the milestone number in her 59th WNBA game.,She entered the night at 497, and her first three assis...
Baylor's Tounde Yessoufou withdraws from draft, heads to St. John's
St. John's landed a commitment from Baylor transfer Tounde Yessoufou on Thursday, a day after he removed his name from NBA draft consideration ahead of Wednesday's 11:59 p.m. deadline.,Yessoufou was immediately impactful as a freshman for the Bears, finishing second on the team with 17.8 points and ...
Red Sox place RHP Garrett Whitlock (knee) on 15-day injured list
The Boston Red Sox placed right-handed reliever Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list on Thursday because of left knee inflammation.,The move was retroactive to Monday. In a corresponding move, the Red Sox recalled rookie left-hander Tyler Samaniego from Triple-A Worcester.,Whitlock, the team'...
Highly familiar Lynx, Sky square off for third time in 13 days
The Minnesota Lynx and the Chicago Sky are getting to know each other quite well during the early part of the season., ,They will meet for the third time in 13 days when they face off Friday night in Chicago. The Sky (3-4) won the first meeting 86-79 on May 17 in Minneapolis. The Lynx (5-2) won the ...
Reports: Knicks C Mitchell Robinson breaks pinky finger, status for NBA Finals unclear
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson broke his right pinky finger earlier this week and there is no timetable for his return, according to multiple reports on Thursday.,The Knicks are playing in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, beginning Wednesday against the winner of the Western C...
Sparks hope others can make up for loss of Kelsey Plum vs. Mystics
The Los Angeles Sparks were beginning to show signs of recovery from a slow start, only to see Kelsey Plum injure her ankle.,The Sparks will be without Plum for at least a week and hope they can find enough offense to compensate for the WNBA's top scorer Friday night when they visit the Washington M...
Luis Severino seeks better outcome vs. former team as A's host Yankees
Luis Severino seeks a top-flight effort against his former club on Friday night when the Athletics host the New York Yankees at West Sacramento, Calif.,Severino was employed by the Yankees from 2015-23, and the right-hander has been treated rudely by his former teammates in three starts. He is 0-2 w...
Struggling Rockies try to solve Giants nemesis Logan Webb
After wrapping up a tough road stretch against a pair of surging teams, the Colorado Rockies head home to open up a three-game series with the scuffling San Francisco Giants.,Colorado lost five in a row and six of seven games at Arizona and the Los Angeles Dodgers, and has lost eight of nine heading...
Surging Mariners, Diamondbacks set for litmus test in Seattle
The reigning American League West champion Seattle Mariners have finally moved atop the division.,Their reward is a series against the hottest team in baseball.,The Mariners will play host to the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-game interleague series beginning Friday night. The Diamondbacks have wo...
Marlins' Max Meyer, Mets' Freddy Peralta set for rematch
The fashion in which the New York Mets finally won a game Wednesday night probably is not sustainable.,All the Mets can do is hope the win provides the spark they desperately need to turn around a potentially lost season.,The Mets will look to build off Wednesday's win when they host the Miami Marli...
UCF extends coach Johnny Dawkins through 2028-29
UCF coach Johnny Dawkins agreed to a three-year deal through the 2028-29 season, the school announced Thursday.,Dawkins, 62, guided the Knights to a second consecutive 20-win season in 2025-26 as well as appearances in the Top 25 poll and the NCAA Tournament.,"Johnny has led our men's basketball pro...
Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff charge into French Open 3rd round
A pair of top seeds advanced to the third round of the French Open with No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and No. 4 Coco Gauff earning straight-set victories Thursday at Paris.,No. 6 Amanda Anisimova also advanced along with No. 16 Naomi Osaka of Japan, No. 17 Iva Jovic, No. 19 Madison Keys, No. 22 A...
NBA owners ratify anti-tanking lottery system
The NBA owners voted on Thursday to approve anti-tanking measures that will go into effect with the 2027 draft.,By a reported 29-1 margin, the NBA ratified a new lottery system that disincentivizes teams from trying to finish last in the league. Here's how the "3-2-1" plan endorsed by commissioner A...
Hurricanes, Golden Knights Appear Destined for Stanley Cup Final Clash
The Hurricanes are one win away from facing the Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final after dominating the Canadiens in the East finals....
Top MLB Picks for Thursday: May 28 Baseball Betting Predictions and Props
Get the top MLB betting picks for Thursday, including Chris Sale at Fenway, Paul Skenes vs. the Cubs and a Yordan Alvarez home run prop....