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With Masters in mind, Tony Finau set to tackle Houston Open
Tony Finau said Tuesday that he's focused on the task at hand -- that being continuing his success at Texas Children's Houston Open.,Finau, after all, won the event in 2022 and finished tied as a runner up last year.,This week, Finau will look to record for another strong showing at Memorial Park Go...
Optimistic White Sox, Angels eye rebound from franchise-worst '24
Mike Trout is out to prove once again he's built to last as a cornerstone of the Angels. The Chicago White Sox are crossing their fingers they won't prove to be built for last. ,As Opening Day optimism swirls, the White Sox and Los Angeles Angels hope Thursday's pomp lasts longer than one afternoon....
Report: Mariners, Cal Raleigh finalizing 6-year, $105M extension
Catcher Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners are putting the finishing touches on a six-year, $105 million contract extension, MLB.com reported on Tuesday.,Per the report, the deal will begin this season.,Raleigh, 28, led the Mariners in homers (34), RBIs (100) and walks (70) last season to go along...
Rare pitching duel on tap as Marlins, Pirates open season
It will be a pitching matchup befitting Opening Day when the Pittsburgh Pirates meet the Marlins in Miami on Thursday.,Pittsburgh will send to the mound Paul Skenes, the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year. For Miami, the starter will be Sandy Alcantara, the NL Cy Young Award winner in 2022, sid...
Angels release former No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak
The Los Angeles Angels surprisingly released outfielder Mickey Moniak on Tuesday.,Moniak was the No. 1 overall pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2016. He was acquired by the Angels in a trade for right-hander Noah Syndergaard at the 2022 trade deadline.,Moniak displayed promise in 2023 when he ba...
South Florida names Bryan Hodgson as head coach
South Florida hired Arkansas State coach Bryan Hodgson to lead the Bulls' program.,Hodgson, 37, was 45-28 in two seasons at Arkansas State. The Red Wolves finished 25-11 this season, winning the Sun Belt regular season championship before falling in the NIT second round.,Hodgson previously was an as...
Stanford fires coach Troy Taylor after report of bullying
Stanford fired Troy Taylor on Tuesday, less than one week after an ESPN report outlined instances in which he had allegedly bullied and belittled female athletic staffers during his two seasons as the Cardinal's football coach.,Former Stanford star quarterback Andrew Luck, now the program's general ...
Nats LHP DJ Herz (elbow) placed on injured list
The Washington Nationals placed left-hander DJ Herz on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a sprained elbow ligament.,Season-ending Tommy John surgery is one of the possibilities Herz is facing. ,Herz went 0-2 with a 6.52 ERA in four games (three starts) in spring training before being optioned to ...
Drake standout Bennett Stirtz following coach to Iowa
Drake's leading scorer, Bennett Stirtz, is transferring to Iowa.,With the move, Stirtz follows head coach Ben McCollum, who accepted the top job with the Hawkeyes on Monday.,Stirtz was named Player of the Year in the Missouri Valley Conference and was an honorable mention All-American after averagin...
NFL transactions: Raiders sign DT Fotu, TE Thomas
The Las Vegas Raiders signed unrestricted free agent defensive tackle Leki Fotu and tight end Ian Thomas to contracts on Tuesday.,Terms of the deals were not announced by the team.,Fotu, 26, recorded 92 tackles, 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 58 career games (22 starts) with...
Struggling Fernando Alonso dealing with neck injury
Fernando Alonso acknowledged that he has been dealing with an injury after failing to finish his second consecutive race to begin the 2025 Formula 1 season.,The 43-year-old Spaniard has yet to score a point and was forced to retire four laps into Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix. Alonso revealed afterwar...
After NCAA Tournament appearance, Saint Francis (Pa.) moving to DIII
Saint Francis (Pa.) announced it is moving from NCAA Division I to Division III, just a week after the school's heartbreaking loss in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament.,The move, directed by the university board of trustees, is planned to take effect with the 2026-27 academic year.,The Red Flash...
Report: Rutgers transfer seeking NIL deal suing NCAA
Rutgers transfer Jett Elad is challenging the NCAA's eligibility rules and hoping to cash in on a lucrative NIL deal.,The Canadian-born safety filed a lawsuit last week in federal district court in New Jersey, seeking an injunction that would block the NCAA from enforcing its so-called "five-year ru...
Yankees, Dodgers valued at combined $16B
When it comes to the value of Major League Baseball teams, there are the New York Yankees, the Los Angeles Dodgers and everyone else.,Sportico, in its 2025 valuation of MLB franchises released Tuesday, estimated the two franchises are worth a combined total of more than $16 billion -- the Yankees at...
Josh Pastner takes over as basketball coach at UNLV
UNLV hired Josh Pastner as its basketball coach on Tuesday.,Pastner, 47, has a 276-187 record over 14 seasons at Memphis (2009-16) and Georgia Tech (2016-23).,Contract terms were not announced.,He has worked as a television analyst since his firing by Georgia Tech after two consecutive losing season...
Marlins 3B Connor Norby (oblique strain) out 4 weeks
Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby will be out four weeks with a Grade 1 left oblique strain.,Manager Clayton McCullough confirmed Tuesday that Norby, 24, will start the season on the injured list.,Norby sustained the injury during Saturday's Grapefruit League contest against the Houston Astro...
Report: Utah State finalizing new deal with Jerrod Calhoun
Utah State is working to finalize a new contract with coach Jerrod Calhoun as rumors swirl about interest in him from other schools.,CBS Sports reported Tuesday that the deal would make Calhoun, 43, No. 2 in salary in the Mountain West Conference behind Brian Dutcher of San Diego State, who took his...
Caps sign D Jakob Chychrun to 8-year, $72M extension
The Washington Capitals signed defenseman Jakob Chychrun to an 8-year, $72 million contract extension Tuesday.,The deal's average annual value of $9 million is tied for 10th among NHL blueliners, according to Spotrac.,Chychrun, who turns 27 next week, has a career-high 43 points (18 goals, 25 assist...
Zac Gallen, Diamondbacks draw Cubs to begin highly anticipated season
One of the most anticipated seasons in recent memory opens for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The Cubs may be glad to be back stateside.,The D-backs committed $210 million to sign free agent right-hander Corbin Burnes, and they shored up other roster spots in the offs...
Twins visit old friend Sonny Gray, Cardinals for Opening Day
The Cardinals are counting on Opening Day starting pitcher Sonny Gray to serve as their staff ace this season.,But Gray, who was 13-9 with a 3.84 ERA last season, posted a 12.56 ERA in four spring appearances. That struggle will earn him extra scrutiny Thursday afternoon when the Cardinals start the...