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Rangers expect Adolis Garcia (oblique) ready for Opening Day
Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (oblique) avoided a major injury and is expected to be ready for Opening Day.,Rangers manager Bruce Bochy told reporters Wednesday that an MRI revealed Garcia suffered a mild strain, "not quite" a Grade 1. ,Garcia was scratched from Tuesday's spring training ga...
Ludvig Aberg's star set to explode with iconic venues ahead
When the established guard of the PGA Tour talk about the rising stars who are ushering in a new era of interest, all conversations begin with Ludvig Aberg.,The 25-year-old stands tall literally and figuratively, as the 6-foot-2 Swede already has a pair of PGA Tour victories on his resume, leads the...
Astros 1B Christian Walker (oblique) scratched from lineup
Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker was ruled out of Wednesday's spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals because of left oblique soreness.,Jon Singleton replaced him in the starting lineup in West Palm Beach, Fla.,The Astros signed free agent Walker, 33, to a three-year, $60 m...
Cardinals OF Jordan Walker injures knee after stepping on sprinkler head
St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker will miss at least a week after sustaining a minor knee injury when he stepped on a sprinkler head in a spring training game.,Walker, 22, was running down a fly ball against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday when he was injured. He had an MRI later T...
Reports: Eagles re-signing Zack Baun to 3-year, $51M deal
The Philadelphia Eagles are bringing back All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun on a three-year deal worth $51 million, ESPN reported Wednesday. ,The deal includes $34 million guaranteed at signing, per the report. Baun was set to become a free agent next week. ,Baun, 28, had a breakout campaign in his first...
Thorns, USWNT star Sophia Wilson announces pregnancy
Sophia Wilson, a forward for the Portland Thorns and the U.S. women's national team, said she is pregnant with her first child.,She and her husband, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson, posted the news to Instagram on Wednesday.,"Life just keeps getting sweeter," she captioned a photo of ...
Reports: Maxx Crosby, Raiders reach 3-year, $106.5M extension
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby signed a three-year, $106.5 million extension on Wednesday to become the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history.,The deal, which includes $91.5 million guaranteed, was announced by multiple media outlets before the Raiders reported that they signed Cr...
Reports: Seahawks give WR DK Metcalf OK to seek trade
The Seattle Seahawks have given standout wide receiver DK Metcalf permission to seek a trade, ESPN and NFL Network reported Wednesday. ,Metcalf, 27, requested a trade to join a contender and the team has agreed to explore options, per the reports. The news hits the same day that the Seahawks release...
Scottie Scheffler rested, ready for 'brutally difficult' Bay Hill
Scottie Scheffler had a phenomenal 2024 season -- seven wins, including at The Masters Tournament, the Paris Olympics and the Tour Championship. And the first victory came at the Arnold Palmer Invitational last March.,He enters the tournament at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge this week in suburban Orla...
Report: Padres, Jose Iglesias reach minor league deal
Infielder Jose Iglesias and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a minor league contract, MLB.com reported on Wednesday. ,Iglesias, 35, will receive an invitation to training camp and bid for a place on the team's Opening Day roster.,He batted .337 with four homers and 26 RBIs in 85 games last season...
Report: Jaguars to release WR Christian Kirk
The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to release wide receiver Christian Kirk, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The move will save the Jaguars $10.4 million against the salary cap.,Kirk was headed into the final season of a four-year, $72 million contract he signed with the Jaguars in 2022. The deal included a $20 ...
Philanthropist Ross Stevens to pay U.S. Olympians $200K
Philanthropist Ross Stevens made a $100 million donation to support United States Olympic and Paralympic athletes with a post-retirement plan worth up to $200,000 per participant. ,The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee said Wednesday the gift was the largest single monetary donation in the histo...
Seahawks release veteran WR Tyler Lockett
The Seattle Seahawks released Tyler Lockett on Wednesday, parting ways with the wide receiver after 10 seasons.,The Seahawks made the move as opposed to paying Lockett $17 million this season, including a $5.3 million roster bonus due March 16.,Seattle's passing game has shifted to Jaxon Smith-Njigb...
NASCAR sues Jordan's 23XI, Front Row; calls teams 'illegal cartel'
The dispute between NASCAR and a pair of racing teams is getting uglier, with NASCAR filing a countersuit against Michael Jordan's 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports.,The teams sued NASCAR in October, accusing the governing body of restraining fair competition and violating the Sherman Antitrust ...
Panthers acquire G Vitek Vanecek from Sharks
The Florida Panthers acquired goaltender Vitek Vanecek from the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday in exchange for forward Patrick Giles.,The trade comes one day after the Sharks held Vanecek out of the lineup for trade-related reasons.,By acquiring Vanecek, the Panthers are providing depth behind two-tim...
Bengals DE Sam Hubbard, 29, retires
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday after seven seasons with the team.,Hubbard, 29, was voted a team captain in each of his final four seasons with the Bengals. He was the longest-tenured player on the team's roster.,The Cincinnati native r...
Alex Ovechkin using record chase to raise money for cancer research
Washington Capitals star captain Alex Ovechkin is turning his pursuit of the NHL record for goals scored into a fundraiser for pediatric cancer.,Ovechkin announced Wednesday the founding of "The GR8 Chase for Victory Over Cancer," pledging to donate money for each goal he scores from now through the...
Best College Basketball Bets Today: Florida vs. Alabama, Maryland vs. Michigan & More
Wednesday March 5th's college basketball slate features a handful of top 10 SEC teams, and these are our best betting picks and predictions for the entire slate....
LIV Golf CEO, Bryson DeChambeau keen on circuit's future
New LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil and Bryson DeChambeau each said they were pleased with the direction of the upstart circuit while speaking to reporters Wednesday ahead of the tournament in Hong Kong.,"In terms of how we're doing, it's been fun," O'Neil said. "I've been on the job about two months as C...
Blue Jackets F Mathieu Olivier inks 6-year extension
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Mathieu Olivier signed a six-year, $18 million contract extension on Wednesday.,Olivier, 28, was in line to be an unrestricted free agent after this season. The contract will run through the 2030-31 campaign.,He has 21 points (12 goals, nine assists) and 113 penalty min...