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Aryna Sabalenka wins two tiebreakers to reach Madrid Open semis
Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk forced world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka into a tiebreaker in both sets of their Mutua Madrid Open quarterfinal on Wednesday, but the top-seeded Sabalenka of Belarus prevailed 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7).,Sabalenka required two hours, 32 minutes to subdue the 24th-seeded Kostyuk as she won ju...
Jack Draper dismantles Tommy Paul to reach Madrid Open quarters
Fifth-seeded Jack Draper of Great Britain cruised past No. 11 Tommy Paul of the United States 6-2, 6-2, on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open. ,Draper had four aces on the clay court and won 86 percent of his first-serve points while limiting the American to zero aces and just 5...
In control of series, Nuggets aim to bounce host Clippers
The Denver Nuggets were wobbling and in complete disarray after losing by 34 points in Game 3 of their first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers.,Their plight has changed quickly with back-to-back victories, and now the Nuggets will try to close out the Western Conference series when they ...
Hawks' Dyson Daniels swipes Most Improved Player award
Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, who posted the NBA's highest steals average in 34 seasons, was named the league's 2024-25 Most Improved Player on Wednesday and rewarded with the George Mikan Trophy.,The 22-year-old Australia native received 44 of a possible 100 first-place votes and was listed on...
Sens aim to add to Leafs' recent playoff woes, force Game 7
Technically speaking, it's the Ottawa Senators who remain on the brink of elimination when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday for Game 6 in their Eastern Conference first-round series. ,However, it's safe to say there's as much pressure on the Maple Leafs, who won the first three games in...
M's 6-run 7th grounds Angels; Trout exits with sore knee
J.P. Crawford's two-run single broke a tie in the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners went on to defeat the visiting Los Angeles Angels 9-3 Wednesday afternoon to sweep a two-game set between the American League West rivals.,Randy Arozarena homered for the division-leading Mariners, who have won...
Angels star Mike Trout exits with left knee soreness
Angels right fielder Mike Trout left Wednesday afternoon's 9-3 loss at the Seattle Mariners with soreness in his left knee, Los Angeles manager Ron Washington said after the game.,With two runners on and two outs in the top of the fourth inning, Jo Adell came off the bench to pinch-hit for the oft-i...
Mariners' six-run seventh grounds Angels; Trout leaves game
J.P. Crawford's two-run single broke a tie in the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners went on to defeat the visiting Los Angeles Angels 9-3 Wednesday afternoon to sweep a two-game set between the American League West rivals.,Randy Arozarena homered for the division-leading Mariners, who have won...
Tony Gonsolin wins in return as Dodgers outslug Marlins
Tony Gonsolin, pitching in the majors for the first time since August 2023, struck out nine and earned the win as the host Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 12-7 on Wednesday afternoon.,Mookie Betts went 2-for-4 with four RBIs to lead Los Angeles' offense. On a day when Marlins outfield...
Angels' Mike Trout leaves game with undisclosed injury
Perennial All-Star outfielder Mike Trout was removed from the Los Angeles Angels' game against the host Seattle Mariners on Wednesday afternoon due to an undisclosed injury.,Jo Adell pinch-hit for Trout in the top of the fourth inning. In his first two plate appearances, Trout produced a single and ...
Andre Agassi wins debut in U.S. Open Pickleball Championships
Andre Agassi emerged victorious in his professional pickleball debut, teaming with Anna Leigh Waters to record an 11-8, 9-11, 11-7 win in the mixed pro division at the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships on Wednesday in Naples, Fla.,Agassi, who turned 55 on Tuesday, joined forces with the 18-year-old...
Orioles move struggling RHP Charlie Morton to bullpen
The Baltimore Orioles are moving scuffling right-hander Charlie Morton to the bullpen in an effort to get the two-time All-Star back on track. ,Orioles manager Brandon Hyde made the announcement Wednesday and did not rule out a return to the starting rotation for Morton, who's in his first season in...
Oilers out to seal fourth consecutive elimination of Kings
The Edmonton Oilers have a golden chance to move to the next round of the Stanley Cup playoffs when they play host to the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday.,The Oilers, having won three straight and leading the Western Conference first-round series 3-2, can dispatch the Kings in the opening round for a ...
Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon finalist for Ted Lindsay Award
Colorado Avalanche standout Nathan MacKinnon is in contention to repeat as the recipient of the Ted Lindsay Award.,MacKinnon was named a finalist for the award on Wednesday along with Avalanche teammate Cale Makar and Tampa Bay Lightning star forward Nikita Kucherov.,The award is presented annually ...
CJ Cup Byron Nelson holds special place in heart of Scottie Scheffler
Scottie Scheffler holds fond memories of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, and for good reason.,Scheffler, the World's No. 1 golfer, made his debut on the PGA Tour at this event while at the tender age of 17.,Now 28, Scheffler is seeking his first win of the season when he returns to the tournament in McKinn...
Back home, Scottie Scheffler eyes first Byron Nelson title
Scottie Scheffler had a good reason for skipping the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in 2024: the birth of his first child., ,Scheffler seemingly has won everywhere on the PGA Tour since his breakthrough in 2022, but only once in his home state of Texas and not at the Byron Nelson. He makes his return to the to...
White Sox reinstate LHP Fraser Ellard from IL
The Chicago White Sox reinstated left-hander Fraser Ellard from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. ,Ellard was on the IL with a right hamstring injury he suffered earlier this month. The club optioned LHP Tyler Gilbert to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. ,Ellard, 27, is 0-1 with a 5.40...
Cards hit 4 HRs, blank Reds in twin-bill opener
Masyn Winn belted two homers and Miles Mikolas allowed just three hits over 5 1/3 innings to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-0 win over the host Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday.,Mikolas (1-2) struck out four and walked none before being relieved with one ou...
John Elway's business partner dies from golf cart fall
Jeff Sperbeck, a longtime friend and business partner of Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway, died Wednesday morning from injuries he sustained in a golf cart accident over the weekend. He was 62. ,The Riverside County (Calif.) coroner confirmed Sperbeck's death in a news release from the sheriff's ...
Golf Glance: Scottie Scheffler seeking first win of '25; LPGA's Utah debut
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: Zurich Classic of New Orleans (Ben Griffin, Andrew Novak),THIS WEEK: The CJ Cup Byron Nelson, McKinney, Texas, May 1-4,Course: TPC Craig Ranch (Par 71, 7,56...