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Conor McGregor out of UFC 303 due to injury
Conor McGregor will not fight in UFC 303 due to an injury, UFC chief executive officer Dana White announced Thursday.,The exit of the Irish superstar also leaves his scheduled welterweight opponent, Michael Chandler, off the card for the June 29 event in Las Vegas.,It is unclear when or if the non-t...
Panthers hold off Oilers for 3-0 edge in finals
Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart both collected one goal and one assist as the Florida Panthers moved one win away from claiming the first championship in franchise history by beating the host Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday.,Vladimir Tarasenko and Sam Bennett ad...
Maikel Garcia's walk-off hit saves Royals from sweep by Yankees
Maikel Garcia's ninth-inning double boosted the host Kansas City Royals past the New York Yankees 4-3 on Thursday afternoon to avoid a four-game sweep.,Trailing 3-2, the Royals rallied with three hits against closer Clay Holmes (1-2).,With one out, Drew Waters reached on an infield hit. MJ Melendez ...
Caitlin Clark: 'Not acceptable' to use my name to push agendas
The spotlight seems to be always on Indiana Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark, and the WNBA's No. 1 overall pick is not happy that it follows her off the court in non-basketball matters.,Due to her fame along with being a white basketball player, her name has been brought up in culture wars and online...
Reports: Dolphins, DE Calais Campbell agree to deal
Calais Campbell is returning to South Florida where his football career began.,The 37-year-old defensive end agreed to a free agent deal with the Miami Dolphins, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday. Terms of the contract were not reported.,Campbell was selected out of the University of Miam...
Carlos Correa extends hot streak as Twins top A's
Carlos Correa went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs as the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 6-2 win over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday in Minneapolis.,Byron Buxton finished 3-for-3 with two RBIs for Minnesota, which won the opener of a four-game series. Austin Martin went 2-for-4 with an ...
With pair of big innings, Red Sox take series over Phillies
A pair of four-run innings helped the Boston Red Sox to a 9-3 win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night, marking their second straight victory to claim the three-game series.,All nine Boston players recorded hits, boosting the team's total of 14. Jarren Duran and Tyler O'Neill ea...
Mets' J.D. Martinez hits walk-off blast to sink Marlins
J.D. Martinez hit a walk-off, two-run homer Thursday night for the New York Mets, who were no-hit into the sixth inning before coming back to edge the Miami Marlins 3-2 in the decisive game of a three-game series.,The Mets had just two hits against Roddery Munoz and a pair of relievers before rallyi...
Can Tennessee shake history and take home College World Series title?
Being the No. 1 overall national seed hasn't been the path to winning a College World Series title.,The drought dates back to 1999 when Miami won the crown. Now Tennessee takes its swipe at surviving under the favorite's role when the eight-team CWS comprised solely of SEC and ACC programs begins Fr...
Natus Vincere, Team Spirit earn semifinal byes at BLAST Premier: Spring Final
Natus Vincere and Team Spirit showed different levels of dominance on Thursday, but each took advantage of their placement in winners matches to advance to the semifinals of the BLAST Premier: Spring Final 2024 in London.,In Group A, NaVi outlasted FaZe Clan two maps to one with a 13-10 victory on M...
Alouettes eye another successful trek out west, face Elks
The defending Grey Cup champion Montreal Alouettes were in dominating form in their season opener and look to tack on another strong outing when they visit the Edmonton Elks on Friday night.,Montreal posted a solid 27-12 road victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a Grey Cup rematch in Week 1, di...
Patrick Cantlay, Rory McIlroy share first-round lead at U.S. Open
Patrick Cantlay racked up six birdies and Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy played a bogey-free round on their ways to 5-under-par 65s to share the lead through the first round of the U.S. Open on Thursday in Pinehurst, N.C.,Cantlay established the lead early in the day, and McIlroy, the 2011 champion...
Georgia 3B/OF Charlie Condon wins Dick Howser Trophy
All-American Charlie Condon of Georgia won the 2024 Dick Howser Trophy for the nation's best Division I baseball player on Thursday.,The third baseman and outfielder will receive the trophy during a news conference Friday in Omaha, Neb. He beat out four other finalists: Oregon State second baseman T...
Georgia 3B/OF Charlie Condon wins Dick Howser Trophy
All-American Charlie Condon of Georgia won the 2024 Dick Howser Trophy for the nation's best Division I baseball player on Thursday.,The third baseman and outfielder will receive the trophy during a news conference Friday in Omaha, Neb. He beat out four other finalists: Oregon State second baseman T...
New York City FC, Crew carry winning streaks into clash
Winning streaks are on the line when New York City FC host the Columbus Crew on Friday at Yankee Stadium.,NYCFC (9-5-2, 29 points) have won five straight and eight of nine to move into a third-place tie in the Eastern Conference, and they will be even stronger with the return of Maxi Moralez.,The 37...
Alison Lee gains confidence in her swing, leads Meijer
Alison Lee shot a 7-under-par 65 to grab the first-round lead at the Meijer LPGA Classic on Thursday in Belmont, Mich.,Lee had a busy opening round that featured an eagle, seven birdies and two bogeys at Blythefield Country Club. That afforded her a two-shot lead over a group of nine golfers tied fo...
Utah NHL franchise to go by Utah Hockey Club in ’24-’25
The team formerly known as the Arizona Coyotes will be called the Utah Hockey Club for its first season in Salt Lake City.,The sale of the team closed Thursday, transferring ownership from Alex Meruelo to Utah Jazz owners Smith Entertainment Group.,The franchise revealed its new look and drawings of...
Brewers to test home prowess against surging Reds
The Milwaukee Brewers look to continue their good fortune at home on Friday when they open a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds.,The Brewers recorded their sixth straight home series win with a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday in the deciding game of their three-game se...
Guardians head north to face struggling Toronto offense
The Cleveland Guardians have three Canadians who will be returning to their homeland Friday night for the opener of a three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays.,First baseman Josh Naylor and catcher Bo Naylor, his brother, are from nearby Mississauga, Ontario, and right-handed reliever Cade Sm...
Terrence Shannon Jr. found not guilty in rape trial
Former Illinois standout and NBA draft prospect Terrence Shannon Jr. was found not guilty on felony charges of rape and aggravated sexual battery on Thursday.,A jury in Douglas County, Kansas, rendered the verdict after less than two hours of deliberations.,Shannon's trial began Monday, and his lawy...