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Panthers pick up QB Bryce Young's 5th-year option
The Carolina Panthers officially picked up quarterback Bryce Young's fifth-year option on Wednesday.,The move, which Panthers general manager Dan Morgan has been adamant was coming this offseason, keeps the No. 1 overall pick in 2023 with Carolina through the 2027 season.,The deadline for fifth-year...

Andrea Pavan 'optimistic' of tour return after elevator fall
Italian golfer Andrea Pavan is hopeful he can return to the DP World Tour after finishing recovery from his three-story fall down an elevator shaft in late February.,Pavan, 37, sustained severe shoulder and multiple vertebrae fractures in the incident, which occurred at his private accommodation in ...

Jays activate OF George Springer, DFA Eloy Jimenez
The Blue Jays activated outfielder/designated hitter George Springer from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.,Toronto designated first baseman/outfielder Eloy Jimenez for assignment to make room on the 26-man roster.,Springer, 36, was not in the starting lineup for Wednesday afternoon's series finale...

Report: Texans, LB Azeez Al-Shaair reach 3-year extension
Pro Bowl linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with the Houston Texans, NFL Network reported on Wednesday.,Financial terms were not disclosed for Al-Shaair, who became the second key defensive player to sign an extension with the team this month. All-Pro defen...

Pelicans C DeAndre Jordan named NBA's Teammate of Year
New Orleans Pelicans center DeAndre Jordan was named this year's winner of the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award on Wednesday.,Presented annually since 2012-13, the award recognizes the player deemed the league's best teammate, based on selfless play, leadership on and off the court as a ment...

The Open's final round may shift to avoid World Cup clash
Something may have to shift with two of the planet's most celebrated sports trophies on the line at the same time this summer.,The final round of The Open Championship could start earlier to avoid a clash with the World Cup final on July 19.,"We're conscious of other events happening on that date," ...

Vezina finalists: Andrei Vasilevskiy, Ilya Sorokin, Jeremy Swayman
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy was named as a finalist for the Vezina Trophy on Wednesday.,New York Islanders netminder Ilya Sorokin and Boston Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman also were named as finalists for the award, which is presented annually to the league's top goaltender durin...

White Sox place OF Everson Pereira (pectoral) on IL
The White Sox placed outfielder Everson Pereira on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right pectoral strain.,In a corresponding move, Chicago called up outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Charlotte ahead of its series finale against the visiting Los Angeles Angels.,Pereira, 25, is batting ...

Iowa State's T.J. Otzelberger agrees to 10-year extension
Iowa State men's basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger agreed to a 10-year contract extension on Wednesday that will pay him $6 million annually. He is now under contract until June 30, 2036.,Otzelberger guided the Cyclones to their third Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament over the past five sea...

LIV Golf touts 'strong momentum' despite New Orleans postponement
LIV Golf said the league looks forward to continuing its "strong momentum" despite postponing its New Orleans event scheduled for June amid questions about its future beyond 2026.,In a statement provided to Field Level Media on Wednesday, LIV said it intends to "explore" a potential fall event in Lo...

NWSL delays plan to alter schedule until at least 2031
The NWSL will continue to operate with a spring-to-fall schedule through at least the 2030 season, the league announced on Wednesday.,The announcement came one day after the NWSL Board of Governors made the decision in Portland, Ore. Representatives from the 18 league franchises assembled in person ...

Charlie Woods one shot shy, eliminated from U.S. Open qualifier
Charlie Woods' quest for the 2026 U.S. Open ended this week as the 17-year-old amateur and son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods fell agonizingly short of progressing to the final stage of qualifying.,He finished one shot short of a playoff Tuesday after carding an even-par 72 at Eagle Trace Golf ...

Fans vote TE Rob Gronkowski into Patriots' Hall of Fame
New England fans voted tight end Rob Gronkowski into the Patriots Hall of Fame, the team announced Wednesday.,Gronkowski, 36, will become the 38th inductee. The date of the induction ceremony will be announced after the 2026 NFL schedule is released.,"Gronk" was a three-time Super Bowl champion, fou...

Report: Lions decline LB Jack Campbell's fifth-year option
The Lions reportedly made a split decision with their 2023 first-round draft selections, picking up running back Jahmyr Gibbs' fifth-year option but not All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell's.,Fox 2 Detroit broke the news Tuesday night and a source confirmed the information to ESPN.,Gibbs will earn a gu...

Bobby Witt Jr. finding his groove as streaking Royals face A's
The power bat of star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was missing in action for the first 27 games of the Kansas City Royals' season.,But suddenly, Witt has homered in back-to-back games, and he'll look to continue the streak Wednesday night when the Royals visit the Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif.,Wi...

Scottie Scheffler in driver's seat for Cadillac Championship
Scottie Scheffler revved up for this week's Cadillac Championship by playing in a pro-am group with Formula 1 drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio "Checo" Perez.,"It was fun. I got to talk with Checo a little bit about some different stuff, and kind of how they prepare for events," Scheffler said. "I'...

After 'fun' victory vs. Nationals, Mets pursue a repeat feat
The New York Mets took advantage of their opportunities Tuesday night in an 8-0 win over the visiting Washington Nationals.,The Mets turned six hits, five walks and two home runs into eight runs en route to only their third victory in the past 18 games. The Mets left just four runners on base Tuesda...

James Harden's turnover issues plaguing Cavaliers vs. Raptors
James Harden's playoff history has a common theme throughout his 17-year career. Only Utah Jazz legends Karl Malone and John Stockton have appeared in more postseason games without winning an NBA championship.,Harden's shortcomings in the postseason are front and center as his Cleveland Cavaliers re...

Report: Giants agree to terms with DL Shelby Harris
The New York Giants agreed to terms with free agent defensive lineman Shelby Harris, USA Today reported Wednesday.,Harris, 34, has played both defensive tackle and defensive end during his 11-year career with four NFL teams.,He appeared in all 17 games (five starts) at tackle for the Cleveland Brown...
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