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Kings G Malik Monk (calf) out at least 2 weeks
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk will miss the rest of the regular season and the play-in tournament with a left calf strain.,The team announced the injury Thursday and said Monk, who didn't play in Wednesday's loss to the Denver Nuggets, will be re-evaluated in two weeks.,Monk, 27, averaged career...
Nationals on upswing ahead of visit to Marlins
On a run of four victories in five games, the Washington Nationals are set to visit the Miami Marlins on Friday night to start a weekend series.,Washington has won two straight series, taking two of three each from the Arizona Diamondbacks and the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.,It has be...
Mark DeRosa returning as Team USA coach for WBC
Mark DeRosa will return as manager of Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, USA Baseball announced Thursday.,"Getting the chance to share the clubhouse and dugout with USA's greatest staff and players was one of the highlights of my life," DeRosa said. "I'm extremely grateful and fired up to...
Colts cut K Matt Gay, two years after signing 4-year deal
The Indianapolis Colts released kicker Matt Gay on Thursday.,The move clears $2.75 million in cap space for the Colts, who still have kicker Spencer Shrader on the 90-man roster.,Gay, 31, signed a four-year, $22.5 million contract with the Colts on March 17, 2023. He made 31 of 37 field-goal attempt...
Predators coach Andrew Brunette back after 2-game absence
Nashville Predators coach Andrew Brunette rejoined the team Thursday after missing two games for a personal matter.,Brunette, 51, issued a statement saying he will be back behind the bench for Thursday night's game against the Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake City.,"I'd like to thank ownership and (gen...
Travis Hunter Could Be the Cleveland Browns Long-Awaited Spark
Travis Hunter’s two-way talent makes him the ideal pick at No. 2 for the Browns, a franchise still searching for star power and postseason relevance....
MLB Player Prop Best Bet: Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians, April 10
April 10th's top MLB prediction is a player prop for today's Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians game....
Angels 3B Yoan Moncada (thumb) lands on 10-day IL
The Los Angeles Angels placed third baseman Yoan Moncada on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right thumb strain.,Moncada, 29, originally hurt his thumb in mid-March and had been trying to play through the injury.,He is batting .190 (4-for-21) with two doubles and four RBIs in eight games in h...
T.J. Watt's cryptic post invites questions about future with Steelers
All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt caused a stir over social media by posting a picture in which he flashed two fingers and left plenty open to interpretation about his future with the Pittsburgh Steelers.,The since-deleted post on Instagram included no text or explanation. Does it mean he's at peace with...
Bruins' Charlie McAvoy, Mark Kastelic done for season
Boston Bruins interim coach Joe Sacco confirmed Thursday that defenseman Charlie McAvoy and forward Mark Kastelic won't return this season.,The Bruins have been eliminated from playoff contention and have three regular-season games remaining, starting with Thursday's home game against Chicago.,Sacco...
Tom Watson casts doubt on likelihood of PGA-LIV deal
Count Tom Watson among those who don't envision the PGA Tour and LIV Golf being able to come together as a means to unify the professional game.,Watson, 75, said Thursday that there are too many issues to overcome for the PGA Tour to come to terms with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, which ha...
White Sox place C Korey Lee, OF Mike Tauchman on IL
The Chicago White Sox placed catcher Korey Lee and outfielder Mike Tauchman on the 10-day injured list Thursday.,Lee, 26, was helped off the field after rolling his left ankle in the sixth inning of Wednesday's 3-2 loss at Cleveland.,Lee is batting .333 with two doubles and one RBI in nine games thi...
VP, FaZe, Falcons punch playoff tickets at PGL Bucharest
Virtus.pro, FaZe Clan and Team Falcons won Thursday's Round 5 matches to reach the playoffs at the $625,000 PGL Bucharest 2025 event in Romania.,Virtus.pro recorded a 2-0 victory over Astralis and FaZe Clan advanced by the same score against Apogee Esports. ,Virtus.pro posted a 13-10 win on Dust II ...
Arizona hires Buffalo's Becky Burke as head coach
Becky Burke has been named the new head coach at Arizona after leading Buffalo to the WNIT championship.,Burke, 35, was hired on Wednesday as the 10th head coach of the Wildcats, replacing Adia Barnes.,She guided the Bulls to a school-record 30 wins this season, culminating with an 88-84 win over Tr...
Masters king Jack Nicklaus holds court after honorary tee shot
After trying not to "kill anybody" with his ceremonial tee shot Thursday, honorary Masters starter Jack Nicklaus shared his thoughts on the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and some of the sport's biggest names.,The six-time Masters champion was joined by Gary Player (three green jackets) and Tom Watson (two) on ...
Nikola Jokic: Nuggets provided notice Mike Malone was being fired
Before the axe fell on head coach Michael Malone in Denver, ownership made three-time MVP Nikola Jokic aware of the move ahead of meeting with the since-fired team brass on Tuesday afternoon. ,Malone, who guided the Nuggets to the NBA title in 2023, was fired and general manager Calvin Booth was inf...
Reports: Jets WR Allen Lazard takes $8.5M pay cut to stay
With no guaranteed money left on his contract and most of his former Green Bay Packers compadres sent packing, wide receiver Allen Lazard agreed to a reduction in pay to remain with the New York Jets, according to multiple reports. ,The Jets had no contractual assurances remaining to Lazard, 29, who...
If Rory McIlroy Doesn’t Win the 2025 Masters, Will He Ever?
Rory McIlroy enters the 2025 Masters in top form. If he can’t win now, will he ever complete the career Grand Slam?...
Top NCAA Basketball Futures: Best Bets for the 2025–26 Championship
Get ahead of the game with top NCAA basketball futures picks for the 2025–26 season. See which teams offer the best value to win the national title....
Kings continue to prepare for playoffs against visiting Ducks
If the Los Angeles Kings hope to get over the first-round hump in the upcoming playoffs, they'll need their best players to be at their best.,Beginning with Thursday's matchup against the visiting Anaheim Ducks, the Kings have five games remaining before the start of postseason. They have clinched a...