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Perennial American League MVP Candidate Jose Ramirez Still Overlooked
Cleveland Guardians third baseman is a perennial American League MVP candidate every season, but he's still being overlooked....
Wild lands F Jakub Lauko from Bruins for F Vinni Lettieri
The Minnesota Wild acquired forward Jakub Lauko and the No. 122 overall pick in this year's draft from the Boston Bruins on Saturday, in exchange for forward Vinni Lettieri and the No. 110 overall draft selection.,Lauko. 24, was a third-round draft pick by the Bruins in 2018. He made his NHL debut d...
Report: Suns to re-sign F Royce O'Neale on 4-year deal
The Phoenix Suns are set to re-sign forward Royce O'Neale to a four-year, $44-million contract, ESPN reported Saturday.,O'Neale, 31, was acquired by the Suns at February's trade deadline from the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team deal that also included the Memphis Grizzlies. In 30 games (eight starts) ...
Rocket Mortgage Classic starts late due to rain
The start of the third round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic was delayed for multiple hours because of rain and disruptive weather Saturday in Detroit.,Play later resumed and tournament officials said it was still hoped that the third round will be completed Saturday.,The final pairing of Akshay Bhat...
Austin FC sign F Jimmy Farkarlun to first team
Austin FC signed winger Jimmy Farkarlun to an MLS contract Saturday, four months after he was selected by the club in the MLS SuperDraft.,Farkarlun, 22, has made 12 appearances with Austin FC II in MLS NEXT Pro and had two goals with three assists. His promotion to the top team is through the end of...
D-backs activate RHP Zac Gallen for start vs. A's
The Arizona Diamondbacks activated staff ace Zac Gallen from the 15-day injured list Saturday for a home start against the Oakland Athletics.,The right-handed Gallen takes the roster spot of left-hander Brandon Hughes, who was optioned to Triple-A Reno late Friday.,Gallen has been sidelined since he...
Penguins acquire F Kevin Hayes, pick from Blues
The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired veteran forward Kevin Hayes and 2025 second-round draft pick from the St. Louis Blues on Saturday in exchange for future considerations.,Hayes, 32, signed a seven-year, $50 million extension with the Philadelphia Flyers in July 2019 before he was traded to the Blues ...
Lightning trade D Mikhail Sergachev, F Tanner Jeannot
The Tampa Bay Lightning started off Day 2 of the NHL Draft with a bang, trading defenseman Mikhail Sergachev to the Utah Hockey Club and later forward Tanner Jeannot to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.,In exchange for Sergachev, the Lightning received high-scoring center prospect Conor Geekie, res...
Capitals acquire G Logan Thompson from Golden Knights
The Washington Capitals acquired goalie Logan Thompson from the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday for a third-round pick in the current NHL Draft.,Thompson, 27, was 25-14-5 with a 2.70 goals-against average last season and a .908 save percentage. He recorded one shutout in 46 games. His goals-against...
ATP roundup: Taylor Fritz wins third title in Eastbourne
Top seed Taylor Fritz defeated Australia's Max Purcell 6-4, 6-3 to win his third Rothesay International championship on Saturday in Eastbourne, England.,He is the first three-time titlist in the tournament's 29-year history.,He did not lose a set throughout the tournament, and on Saturday, he struck...
Dream takes momentum into challenging test vs. Liberty
An inconsistent team that is fresh off a big win meets the league leader that is coming off a tough loss when the Atlanta Dream visit the New York Liberty on Sunday afternoon.,The Dream (7-9) had lost seven of nine games before they marched into Uncasville, Conn., and knocked off second-place Connec...
Report: Russell Westbrook picking up $4M option with Clippers
Guard Russell Westbook plans to pick up his $4 million option and return to the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024-25 season, ESPN reported Saturday.,Westbrook, a former league MVP and two-time scoring champion, was a key contributor off the bench for the Clippers last season. He averaged 11.1 points,...
Ex-No. 1 pick JaMarcus Russell fired, accused of theft
JaMarcus Russell, the first pick of the 2007 NFL Draft, has been fired from his volunteer high school assistant coaching job and accused in a lawsuit of stealing donations meant for the school, according to multiple reports.,The firing apparently came several months ago but was just confirmed by sch...
Start times at Rocket Mortgage Classic pushed to afternoon
Rain delayed the start of the third round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Saturday, with the PGA Tour announcing the first tee times were moved to 12:48 p.m.,The final pairing of Akshay Bhatia, Aaron Rai and Taylor Montgomery were set to tee off at 3 p.m.,American Bhatia and Rai, of England, enter...
Report: Magic to decline Joe Ingles' $11M contract option
The Orlando Magic intend to decline the $11 million contract option of forward Joe Ingles but could bring him back in free agency, ESPN reported Saturday.,Ingles, 36, and the team are expected to talk about a free-agent deal, per the report.,In his first season with the Magic in 2023-24, Ingles play...
Top 2024 NBA Free Agents: Potential Suitors, Landing Spots For Paul George, Demar DeRozan, and More
Top NBA free agents in 2024 include players like Paul George and Demar DeRozan, but which teams could be suitors for these All-Stars?...
Saturday June 29 Best Sports Betting Picks For MLB, WNBA
These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for the MLB and WNBA on June 29th, 2024....
Reports: D'Angelo Russell to opt in, stay with Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell plans to exercise his $18.7 million option to remain with the team, according to multiple reports.,Russell was acquired at the 2023 trade deadline and put up two strong regular seasons -- including setting a franchise record last season with 226 3-pointers i...
Starters for Angels, Tigers look to prove their worth
It would not be wrong to say starting pitcher Griffin Canning has had a disappointing season, but the Los Angeles Angels' right-hander is moving in the right direction if his most recent start is any indication.,Canning (3-8, 4.72 ERA) will be on the mound for the Angels on Saturday night when they ...
Jose Siri, Rays take on skidding Nats again
With their offense seemingly revitalized, the Tampa Bay Rays started the season's second half the right way on Friday.,After a 3-1 series-opening win over Washington, the Rays will attempt to win their fourth consecutive series when they meet the Nationals on Saturday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fl...