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Yankees outright veteran RHP Carlos Carrasco to Triple-A
The New York Yankees outrighted right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, two days after they designated him for assignment.,The Yankees recalled right-hander Yerry de los Santos from Triple-A on Tuesday in a corresponding move.,Carrasco, 38, was 2-2 with a ...
Kris Bubic, Bobby Whitt Jr., Royals dominate White Sox
Kris Bubic scattered six hits over seven shutout innings and Bobby Witt Jr. went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs, two stolen bases and two runs scored as the Kansas City Royals completed a four-game sweep of the visiting Chicago White Sox with a 10-0 victory on Thursday afternoon.,It was the eigh...
Paige Bueckers, Wings to measure 2025 success in terms of growth
Asked on Thursday what she's enjoyed most about being a member of the Dallas Wings, Paige Bueckers said the easy answer was, "everything.","Just the people here. Coach Chris (Koclanes) talked about how obviously finding success is important, but you want to find great people first," Bueckers said du...
Brooks Lee comes through in clutch as Twins sweep Orioles
Brooks Lee hit a two-run double with two outs in the eighth inning to send the Minnesota Twins to a 5-2 victory against the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Ty France, who finished with three of Minnesota's five hits, notched two run-producing singles and Trevor Larnach homere...
NFL to announce international games, select others prior to schedule release
The NFL announced Thursday that its six broadcast partners each will announce select games of the 2025 league schedule next week.,NBC will take to "The Today Show" on Monday to announce a games on the network. FOX and Prime Video also will announce a few games on that day, while ESPN will do the sam...
Journalism owners report Preakness remains in play
The door remains open for Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism to do what the winner will not: Race in the May 17 Preakness Stakes.,Sovereignty won Saturday's Kentucky Derby over the favorite Journalism but already has decided to skip the second stage of the Triple Crown at Baltimore.,Journalism has ...
Leafs up for all challenges as Game 3 vs. Panthers approaches
Intent on bucking recent history, the Toronto Maple Leafs lead the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 2-0 in their best-of-seven, second-round series as Game 3 approaches Friday.,The Maple Leafs have failed to advance past the second round of the NHL playoffs in every season since 2002, ...
No. 2 Iga Swiatek, No. 3 Jessica Pegula move to third round at Italian Open
No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek needed just 52 minutes to advance to the third round at the Italian Open, topping home-country favorite Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-1, 6-0 on Thursday in Rome.,It was a dominant performance by Swiatek, who won 84 percent (16 of 19) of the points on her first serve, compared to ju...
Rangers recall INF/OF Ezequiel Duran
The Texas Rangers recalled utility man Ezequiel Duran from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, one day after outfielder Kevin Pillar went on the injured list.,Duran, 25, did not have a hit in his first 15 plate appearances with the Rangers earlier this season before he was sent down after seven games. ...
Rookie seasoning prepared Caitlin Clark to lead Fever in 2025
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are perfectly fine with expectations.,"Me personally, I wouldn't want it any other way," Clark said Thursday. "That's just something you embrace. You just rise to the occasion.",Clark's debut WNBA season was a roller coaster. She was drafted two weeks after leadin...
LA28 to use two stadiums for Olympics opening ceremony
The 2028 Summer Olympics will merge the present with the past as Los Angeles will become the first host city to incorporate two major stadiums into the opening ceremony, LA28 organizers revealed Thursday.,Not only will the legendary Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum become the first to play a part in th...
Ducks hire Joel Quenneville as head coach
The Anaheim Ducks hired three-time Stanley Cup winner Joel Quenneville as their new head coach on Thursday.,Quenneville, 66, won three championships with the Chicago Blackhawks (2010, 2013 and 2015) and ranks No. 2 in NHL history with 969 wins for four teams over 25 seasons.,He resigned as coach of ...
Sounders sign F Osaze De Rosario
The Seattle Sounders signed forward Osaze De Rosario through 2025 on Thursday with club options for 2026 and 2027.,The 23-year-old Guyana international arrives from the Tacoma Defiance, where he leads MLS NEXT pro with eight goals through five matches. He also scored two goals in Tacoma's 2025 U.S. ...
Panthers place RB Jonathon Brooks on PUP list, out for 2025
The Carolina Panthers placed running back Jonathon Brooks on the physically unable to perform list Thursday because of the torn ACL he sustained late last season.,Brooks' move to the PUP list means he's out for the entire 2025 season.,Carolina's rushing attack last year was led by Chuba Hubbard.,Sig...
Panthers release pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney
The Carolina Panthers released veteran pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney on Thursday.,Clowney, the No. 1 pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, turned 32 in February and carried a $13.8 million cap hit for 2025. ,The Panthers saved about $7.8 million by cutting the three-time Pro Bowl selection.,Clowney tallied 5.5...
Struggling Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton
The Pittsburgh Pirates fired manager Derek Shelton on Thursday, just over one month into his sixth season with the team.,Bench coach Don Kelly was named as the manager of the Pirates, who sport a 12-26 record and reside in last place in the National League Central -- 10 games in back of the first-pl...
Leafs G Anthony Stolarz stays in Toronto as series shifts to Florida
Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz is staying behind in Toronto as his teammates travel to Florida for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Friday against the Panthers.,Toronto is up 2-0 in the best-of-seven series after a 4-3 win on Wednesday against the defending Stanley Cup champions.,...
Reports: Panthers releasing pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney
The Carolina Panthers are releasing veteran pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Clowney, the No. 1 pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, turned 32 in February and carries a $13.8 million cap hit in 2025. ,The Panthers can save about $7.8 million by cutting the three-time Pro Bowl...
Akron ineligible for postseason due to low Academic Progress Rate
Akron football hasn't played in a bowl game since 2017, and the Zips will enter the 2025 season knowing the postseason won't happen this year, either.,Akron failed to meet NCAA-imposed academic standards last season, falling below the organization's minimum Academic Progress Rate score of 930. Accor...
Texas approves Sean Miller's six-year, $32M contract
The University of Texas board of regents has approved the six-year, $32 million guaranteed contract for new men's basketball coach Sean Miller.,Miller, hired in March to lead the Longhorns, will earn an average of $5.3 million per season through the end of the 2030-31 campaign.,Miller, 56, also can ...