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Celtics C/F Kristaps Porzingis plans to play in Game 1 vs. Mavericks
Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis, who has not played since April 29 because of a calf injury, plans to be available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks.,"That is the plan right now," Porzingis said on Tuesday in his first public comments since May 4. "Again, i...
Jets LB Haason Reddick skipping OTAs, not in contact with coach
The New York Jets acquired Pro Bowl pass-rusher Haason Reddick from the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason, but their coach has yet to even speak with Reddick.,Jets coach Robert Saleh said he's had no communication with Reddick since the trade on March 29, and he does not know why Reddick is not wit...
Jannik Sinner secures No. 1 ranking, joins Carlos Alcaraz in French semis
No. 2 seed Jannik Sinner of Italy and No. 3 seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain will collide in the French Open semifinals after each star posted straight-sets wins in the quarterfinals on Tuesday in Paris.,Sinner defeated No. 10 seed Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (3). Alcaraz topped No. 9 seed...
Red Sox OF Wilyer Abreu sprains ankle on dugout steps, goes on IL
The Boston Red Sox placed Wilyer Abreu on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday after the rookie outfielder sprained his right ankle from a slip on the dugout steps during a home game Sunday against the Detroit Tigers.,Abreu was walking down the steps and into the Red Sox dugout at Fenway Park when he ...
Jack Nicklaus says reuniting men’s golf ‘above my pay grade’
Jack Nicklaus would like to see the best golfers in the world in the same place more than four times a year, but figuring out how is another matter.,Speaking on Tuesday ahead of the Memorial Tournament this week, where he is the tournament host, the 84-year-old golf legend was asked how critical he ...
Jayda Coleman's HR powers Sooners over Florida, into WCWS final
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Jayda Coleman delivered a walk-off home run to lead off the bottom of the eighth inning to give Oklahoma a 6-5 win over Florida on Tuesday in the Women's College World Series semifinal.,Coleman belted Keagan Rothrock's 2-1 pitch over the left field wall to send the Sooners to the WC...
Stars F Joe Pavelski plans to retire after 18 NHL seasons
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski told reporters Tuesday that he intends to retire.,"This was it for me. It was known for a while, probably," Pavelski said at the team's exit interview day. "The plan is not to play next year.",Pavelski clarified that his retirement was not yet official, but it's his...
Polow, T-Wolves Gaming down Bucks in NBA 2K League's The Turn
Roger "Polow" Adams put up 37 points on a dominant 16-for-17 shooting display to lead T-Wolves Gaming to a 78-68 victory over Bucks Gaming on Tuesday in Milwaukee.,Polow, a center, added 10 rebounds and hit all three 3-pointers he tried. Michael "BearDaBeast" Key paired 14 points with 15 assists for...
Foul-prone Aces out to bounce back vs. Wings
Coming off a very atypical game, the Las Vegas Aces aim to get back in the win column Wednesday night with a visit to the Dallas Wings at Arlington, Texas.,Las Vegas (4-2) hasn't played since a 78-74 road loss Friday to the Atlanta Dream that was marked by two rare occurrences -- a relative lack of ...
Marlins designate OF Avisail Garcia for assignment
The Miami Marlins designated former All-Star outfielder Avisail Garcia for assignment on Tuesday.,Garcia, who turns 33 this month, had been on the injured list since April 28 with a left hamstring strain. Miami returned Garcia from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the IL in order to exec...
Pirates recall C Henry Davis, OF Jack Suwinski to play Tuesday
The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled catcher Henry Davis and outfielder Jack Suwinski from Triple-A Indianapolis as part of a flurry of roster moves Tuesday before a series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers.,The Pirates also recalled infielder Liover Peguero and selected the contract of rig...
After catching his breath, Davis Riley ready for Memorial
Davis Riley does not need any reminders that life can change in an instant, especially after his whirlwind three-week stretch.,He will head into his third career Memorial Tournament on Thursday at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio, two weeks after securing his first individual tournament title when ...
Steelers' Cam Heyward at OTAs despite contract issues
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was all smiles as he welcomed Cam Heyward to the opening day of organized team activities on Tuesday, despite the defensive tackle's desire for a contract extension.,Heyward, entering the final year of his current contract (four years, $65.6 million), is a three...
Colts owner Jim Irsay leads list of Hall of Fame presenters
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay will present Dwight Freeney for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this summer, the third time Irsay has done such honors.,The seven-member Class of 2024 will be enshrined on Aug. 3 in Canton, Ohio. The other inductees, and their presenters are:,--Rand...
Investigation into Shohei Ohtani closed as interpreter pleads guilty
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges, admitting he stole millions from Ohtani to pay gambling debts.,Also Tuesday, Major League Baseball closed its investigation into the case, attributing its decision to "t...
Nats turn to DJ Herz to make MLB debut vs. Mets
Washington left-hander DJ Herz will make his major league debut Tuesday when he starts for the Nationals against the visiting New York Mets.,Herz, 23, was called up from Triple-A Rochester after right-hander Trevor Williams was scratched and placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. Williams, wh...
Nats place RHP Trevor Williams (flexor muscle) on IL
The Washington Nationals placed right-hander Trevor Williams on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right flexor muscle strain.,Williams, 32, had been scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the visiting New York Mets.,He is 5-0 with a 2.22 ERA this season, allowing two earned runs or fewer i...
Red Bull Racing's Sergio Perez signs 2-year extension
Red Bull Racing announced a two-year contract extension Tuesday for driver Sergio "Checo" Perez.,The 34-year-old Mexico native has been with the Formula One team since 2021 and will remain behind the wheel there through 2026.,Perez finished second to teammate Max Verstappen in the F1 driver's standi...
Tuesday June 4 Best Sports Betting Picks For French Open, MLB, & WNBA
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Reflective Scottie Scheffler discusses arrest, baby, Grayson Murray
Rested -- at least in terms of golf -- and free of legal worries, World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler said Tuesday he's ready for The Memorial Tournament.,Scheffler took time off last week ahead of back-to-back challenges at The Memorial and the U.S. Open. He spent the week in Dallas at home with wife, Me...