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Lakers G Austin Reaves (oblique) set to undergo MRI
The Los Angeles Lakers continue to get troublesome news in the injury department with star guard Austin Reaves scheduled to undergo an MRI on his midsection Saturday, multiple outlets reported.,Reaves came away from Thursday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder with discomfort in his rib/oblique area...
UConn's Geno Auriemma apologizes for behavior following loss
UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma on Saturday apologized for his actions at the conclusion of his team's loss to South Carolina in the Women's Final Four in Phoenix.,With the final seconds winding down on the Gamecocks' 62-48 victory on Friday, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and Auriemm...
Valero Texas Open: Round 3 suspended due to weather
The third round of the Valero Texas Open was suspended due to incoming storm systems in the area around TPC San Antonio on Saturday.,Play was halted at 12:51 p.m. ET with lightning detected in the area. Heavy rainfall is expected before tapering off around 4 p.m.,World No. 11 Robert MacIntyre of Sco...
Senators D Jake Sanderson rejoins lineup at crunch time
Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson made his return to the ice Saturday afternoon against the Minnesota Wild.,He has not played since March 7, when the Senators defeated the Seattle Kraken 7-4, because of an upper-body injury.,Sanderson missed 13 games but is returning at a crucial time for Ot...
Tigers place RHP Justin Verlander (hip) on 15-day IL
Justin Verlander's first start back at Comerica Park will have to wait a bit more time.,The Detroit Tigers on Saturday placed the three-time Cy Young Award winner and 2011 American League MVP on the 15-day injured list with left hip inflammation. The move is retroactive to Wednesday.,Verlander had b...
Amar’e Stoudemire, Candace Parker named to 2026 Hall of Fame class
Basketball's Naismith Hall of Fame officially announced its nine inductees for the 2026 class on Saturday, with a pair of current head coaches to be honored, as well as three former WNBA players.,The induction class also includes the entire 1996 United States women's national team that earned gold a...
Katie Abrahamson-Henderson out as Georgia coach
Georgia mutually parted ways with women's basketball head coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson, the university announced Saturday.,Abrahamson-Henderson. 59, posted a 69-59 record in four seasons with the Bulldogs. She replaced Joni Taylor, who stepped in after long-time coach Andy Landers retired in 201...
Small-ball White Sox strive for repeat win against Blue Jays
The Chicago White Sox hope going small will bring big results.,The approach has given them a chance to clinch their three-game series with the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon. The White Sox used small ball as they defeated the Jays 5-4 in their home opener Friday afternoon after a 1...
Blue Jays place C Alejandro Kirk (thumb) on IL
The Toronto Blue placed catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a fractured left thumb and recalled catcher Brandon Valenzuela from Triple-A Buffalo.,Kirk took a foul ball off his glove during Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox and had to depart. He was 3-for-20 (.15...
Nets G Malachi Smith signs multi-year contract
Brooklyn Nets guard Malachi Smith signed a multi-year contract on Saturday.,Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the team for Smith, an undrafted player out of Gonzaga who competed on a pair of 10-day contracts before receiving a standard pact.,Smith, 26, has averaged 7.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and...
Mariners ride stellar pitching performance into rematch vs. Angels
As a former catcher, Dan Wilson understands both the hitting and pitching aspects of the game.,"Sometimes when you're not scoring a lot of runs, you need your pitchers to step up," said Wilson, the Seattle Mariners manager.,That's pretty much what happened Friday night as the Mariners took on the Lo...
Sliding Ducks strive to get right in encounter vs. Flames
A four-game winless skid has knocked the Anaheim Ducks off the top spot in the Pacific Division. ,At least the Ducks (41-30-5, 87 points) won't have to wait long for their chance to break out of their swoon, as they'll host the Calgary Flames on Saturday night.,A 6-2 home loss to the St. Louis Blues...
After barrage of runs, Phillies take on Rockies again
The Philadelphia Phillies entered the weekend hitting .220 as a team, but their offense got healthy in the opener of a three-game series with the Colorado Rockies on Friday in Denver.,Philadelphia put up seven runs in the first inning and cruised to a 10-1 win and will go for the series win when the...
Hurricanes bid to blow past skidding Islanders
The Carolina Hurricanes have taken one important step, but they clearly want to accomplish more in the final weeks of the regular season.,They'll have a chance to do that when the New York Islanders visit for Saturday night's game in Raleigh, N.C.,The Hurricanes (48-21-6, 102 points) will play their...
How European Complaints Miss the Point Ahead of 2026 World Cup
A look at European complaints and the real issues surrounding the 2026 World Cup....
UFC Vegas 115 Betting Picks: Moicano vs. Duncan Headlines April 4th Card
UFC Vegas 115 betting preview with picks, odds and predictions for Moicano vs. Duncan and more on Saturday April 4th at the Apex in Nevada....
Yankees host Marlins, pursue fourth straight victory
The New York Yankees produced a successful road trip to start the season by pitching highly effectively while the offense generated timely hits without constantly getting on base.,In their home debut on Friday, the Yankees continued pitching effectively and added more traffic to the bases.,The Yanke...
NBA Betting Picks April 4th: Three Best Bets for Saturday's Slate
NBA best bets for today’s 3-game slate, including Heat, Spurs-Nuggets over and 76ers....
Nationals have hands full with menacing Dodgers lineup
After putting together their best offensive performance of the new season in the series opener, the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers will look to take the weekend set against the Washington Nationals on Saturday.,The star-studded lineup exploded for 13 runs and 16 hits in Los Angeles' 13-6 win over Wash...
Shane Baz, Orioles intent on squaring series vs. Pirates
Shane Baz will face the team that drafted him when he makes his second start for the Baltimore Orioles against the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon.,Baz (0-0, 6.75 ERA) will try to help the Orioles get back on track after the team lost three of its last four games. He will oppose fellow...