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Jeff McNeil, Francisco Alvarez set to rejoin Mets
Starting catcher Francisco Alvarez and starting infielder Jeff McNeil are expected to be activated from the injured list and join the New York Mets for their weekend road trip beginning Friday, MLB.com reported. ,The pair are set to play in their final rehab game for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday. ...
Wesley Bryan to appeal suspension for participating in LIV event
Wesley Bryan said Wednesday he plans to appeal his PGA Tour suspension for participating in an LIV Golf influencer event earlier this month.,"It's been a difficult few weeks for us," Bryan said in a YouTube video. "It's been an emotional roller coaster for sure for everybody in this cart.",Bryan, 35...
Nico Iamaleava’s Exit From Tennessee Marks New Era of College Football
Nico Iamaleava left the Tennessee Volunteers right before spring ball because of an NIL dispute, and he's just the first player that will take this route....
Lions-Chargers to kick off preseason in Hall of Fame Game
The Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers will meet July 31 in the 2025 Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, as part of enshrinement week.,Antonio Gates, who spent his entire career as a tight end with the Chargers (2003-2018), is among the enshrinees to the 2025 class.,The game will be played in Tom...
Quakes acquire M Noel Buck from Revs for cash
The San Jose Earthquakes acquired midfielder Noel Buck from the New England Revolution in exchange for $600,000 cash on Wednesday.,The Revolution retained a percentage of the 20-year-old's future sell-on rights and will receive an additional $50,000 if certain performance conditions are met.,Buck jo...
Cincinnati transfer Dillon Mitchell commits to St. John's
Cincinnati transfer Dillon Mitchell committed to St. John's on Wednesday for the 2025-26 season.,Mitchell, a top 5 prospect in the Class of 2022, is the fifth player St. John's head coach Rick Pitino has snagged from the transfer portal.,"We are thrilled to have Dillon Mitchell join our basketball f...
Finalists named for Social Justice Champion award
The NBA announced the five finalists for the 2024-25 Social Justice Champion award on Wednesday.,Bam Adebayo (Miami Heat), Harrison Barnes (San Antonio Spurs), Chris Boucher (Toronto Raptors), Jrue Holiday (Boston Celtics) and CJ McCollum (New Orleans Pelicans) were chosen by a committee that includ...
Playoff brackets finalized at PGL Wallachia Season 4
Team Tidebound, NAVI Junior and Aurora Gaming joined the playoff party with sweeps Wednesday as the group stage concluded at the PGL Wallachia Season 4 event in Bucharest, Romania.,In Round 5 action between 2-2 teams, Tidebound took down Xtreme Gaming with a 39-minute win on red and a 53-minute vict...
Jose Maria Olazabal named Ryder Cup vice captain
Team Europe's Luke Donald selected Jose Maria Olazabal as his third vice captain for this year's Ryder Cup on Wednesday.,Olazabal, 59, captained the Europeans to a come-from-behind, 14 1/2 to 13 1/2 victory at the 2012 Ryder Cup competition in Medinah, Ill.,That marked the last time Europe won the b...
Dynamo acquire F Toyosi Olusanya from Scottish club
The Houston Dynamo signed English striker Toyosi Olusanya through June 2026 with club options through 2028.,The 27-year-old was acquired on Wednesday on a full transfer from Scottish side St. Mirren FC.,"Toyosi is a dynamic goal scorer who adds more physicality and verticality to our attack," Dynamo...
MOUZ, Vitality secure semifinal spots at IEM Melbourne
MOUZ and Team Vitality earned direct berths into the semifinals of the $300,000 Intel Extreme Masters Melbourne 2025 event in Australia on Wednesday.,In the upper-bracket final of Group A, MOUZ defeated The MongolZ 13-9 on Mirage and 13-7 on Nuke to advance.,In the same round in Group B, Vitality to...
Report: Pelicans hiring former Pistons GM Troy Weaver
The Pelicans are strengthening their connection to the Pistons and hiring former Detroit general manager Troy Weaver to the same post in New Orleans, ESPN reported Wednesday.,Last week, the Pelicans introduced Hall of Famer and Pistons legend Joe Dumars as their executive vice president of basketbal...
Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey headed to NBA
Rutgers freshman Ace Bailey announced Wednesday that he has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft.,He made the announcement via Instagram with a photo simply captioned "Declared.","I want to thank everyone at Rutgers," Bailey told ESPN on Wednesday. "... Everyone pushed me to get better every day, to be t...
Rangers hope lineup change keeps working vs. Athletics
The Texas Rangers hope a change to the lineup that paid huge dividends will continue to be successful when they clash with the Athletics on Wednesday night in the middle game of a three-game American League West series in West Sacramento, Calif., ,Right-hander Kumar Rocker (1-2, 6.38 ERA) will start...
NFL Draft 2025: Three Big Surprises You Won't See Coming
From Ashton Jeanty to Carson Schwesinger, explore bold NFL Draft predictions and surprise first-round picks that could shake up the 2025 draft board....
Best NBA Playoffs Bets for April 23: Wednesday Picks, Predictions & Player Props
These are the best NBA Playoffs bets for April 23, including expert predictions, point spreads, and player props for Celtics, Cavs, and Rockets matchups....
Andrew Heaney back on familiar turf as Pirates visit Angels
Andrew Heaney should feel right at home when he takes the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.,The 33-year-old left-hander has made more appearances at Angel Stadium (55, including 53 starts) than in any other major league ballpark, ha...
Reeling Rockies face Royals, seek rare road win
Even when the Colorado Rockies delivered a stunning bases-clearing hit to take a ninth-inning lead, they still couldn't land a road victory.,The Rockies' road losing streak stands at 11 as they visit the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night in the finale of a two-game set.,Colorado was one strike a...
Astros bid for first series sweep of season in finale vs. Jays
It took 20 games for the Houston Astros to win consecutive contests for the first time this season. ,With their 5-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, the Astros have won back-to-back series.,Houston moved a game over .500 for the first time since winning the rubber match of a three-game...
Nationals' Dylan Crews aims to stay hot vs. Orioles
Dylan Crews will look to extend his hitting streak when the Washington Nationals host the Baltimore Orioles in the middle contest of their three-game series on Wednesday night.,Crews went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Washington's 7-0 win on Tuesday night. He has hit safely in seven straight games...