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Ascending Cardinals take aim at Shota Imanaga, Cubs
The resurgent St. Louis Cardinals have climbed out of the National League Central cellar by winning eight of their last 10 games.,But they face a daunting challenge Friday night in the opener of their three-game series against the visiting Chicago Cubs in the form of rookie sensation Shota Imanaga (...
White Sox will try to parlay anger into win against Orioles
The Chicago White Sox, with the worst record in the major leagues, have been bad all season.,Now they're mad.,They'll head into Friday night's game against the visiting Baltimore Orioles undoubtedly still agitated by the strange ending to Thursday night's meeting in the opener of a four-game series....
After much-needed rest, Dodgers open series vs. Reds
Fresh from their first off day in two weeks, the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers look to regain momentum when they visit the Cincinnati Reds on Friday in the opener of a three-game series. , ,The Dodgers lost 6-0 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday in the finale of a seven-game homestand, g...
Report: Power 5, NCAA reach historic agreement to pay players
The SEC and Pac-12 joined the three other power conferences - the Big Ten, ACC and Big 12 - and the NCAA in agreeing on a multi-billion-dollar settlement that would allow schools to directly pay student-athletes for the first time in NCAA history, ESPN reported on Thursday.,"The five autonomy confer...
Slumping Julio Rodriguez, Mariners open series at Nats
The Seattle Mariners went with a different look Thursday at Yankee Stadium.,For the first time this season, manager Scott Servais didn't pencil Julio Rodriguez into the one of the top two spots in the Mariners' lineup. Instead, the struggling Rodriguez batted sixth.,The move didn't pay immediate div...
Blue Jays hope Alek Manoah continues turnaround vs. Tigers
Alek Manoah is beginning to resemble the dominant pitcher who was chosen for the 2022 All-Star Game.,After a disastrous 2023 campaign, the Toronto Blue Jays' right-hander has put together back-to-back solid seven-inning outings. He'll make his fourth start of the season against the host Detroit Tige...
Connor McDavid's goal in 2nd OT gives Oilers 1-0 lead over Stars
Connor McDavid scored the winning goal in double overtime to give the visiting Edmonton Oilers a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday in Game 1 of the Western Conference final.,After watching a two-goal edge disappear, McDavid became the hero when he redirected a pass from Evan Bouchard 32 ...
Wave, Angel City play to scoreless draw
After five all-time matchups over three seasons in NWSL play, Southern California rivals Angel City FC and the San Diego Wave continue to play to a standstill after a 0-0 tie Thursday at Los Angeles., ,Angel City FC goalkeeper Didi Haracic made five saves, while the Wave's Kailen Sheridan also made ...
Report: Jensen returning to Dignitas for LCS Summer Split
Veteran League of Legends player Nicolaj "Jensen" Jensen of Denmark is returning to Dignitas for the 2024 LCS Summer Split, Sheep Esports reported on Thursday.,Jensen, 29, will be Dignitas' starting mid laner, per the report. In his first stint with the team, the Denmark native played for the organi...
Pacers G Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) exits Game 2
The Indiana Pacers lost All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton to a sore left hamstring in Game 2 against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.,Haliburton, 24, left with 3:44 remaining in the third quarter of Indiana's 126-110 road loss and did not return. The Pacers' second-leading scorer in the playoffs...
Bucks Gaming, Warriors GS move on in NBA 2K Tipoff playoffs
After a perfect run through group play at the NBA 2K League's The Tipoff tournament, top-seeded T-Wolves Gaming were eliminated Thursday by Bucks Gaming in a semifinal matchup in Washington, D.C.,After group play determined seeding for bracket play, the top four teams from each conference gathered i...
Orioles hold off withering White Sox
Jorge Mateo drilled a three-run home run and the Baltimore Orioles snapped a season-worst three-game losing streak by defeating the host Chicago White Sox 8-6 on Thursday night at the beginning of a four-game series.,Anthony Santander also homered, Adley Rustchman drove in three runs and Ryan Mountc...
Jaylen Brown scores 40 as Celtics take 2-0 series lead vs. Pacers
Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 40 points and grabbed five rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 126-110 victory over the visiting Indiana Pacers on Thursday in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals., ,Brown was 14 of 27 from the floor and made 8 of 11 free throws. Boston had a 13-point lead af...
Phillies sweep over Rangers, tie club's best stretch since 1892
Zack Wheeler pitched seven strong innings Thursday afternoon and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies beat the visiting Texas Rangers 5-2 to sweep a three-game series.,Philadelphia has won 11 of its past 13 and recorded its seventh series sweep of the season. The Phillies were 7-1 on the just-complet...
Whitecaps slash concession prices for game vs. Inter Miami minus Messi & Co.
\With Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets out for Inter Miami's road match against Vancouver on Saturday, Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster announced the club is slashing concession prices for the match.,In an official club statement on Thursday, Schuster said the club will be offering all stadi...
Report: Carlos Sainz in talks with Williams
Williams has emerged as a surprise contender to sign Carlos Sainz, who will depart Ferrari's Formula 1 team after this season.,Sainz has reportedly received an offer from Sauber-Audi while also holding out hope that an opportunity might arise with Mercedes or Red Bull. However, Motorsport.com report...
D-backs turn to ace Zac Gallen in opener vs. improving Marlins
The defending National League champion Arizona Diamondbacks hit the 50-game mark with a record of just 24-26.,But manager Torey Lovullo is hopeful the team's first road series win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in six years will be the spark his team needs heading into the opener of a three-game home ...
Blue Jays roll past slumping Tigers
Daulton Varsho hit a go-ahead, two-run homer, Kevin Gausman struck out a season-high 10 batters and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays defeated the slumping Detroit Tigers 9-1 on Thursday night.,Gausman (3-3) gave up one run on three hits and two walks in six innings. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run...
WNBA's top two picks face off when Fever face Sparks
The top two picks in last month's WNBA draft clash on Friday when Cameron Brink and the Los Angeles Sparks host Caitlin Clark and the winless Indiana Fever. ,Indiana fell to 0-5 after an 85-83 loss on Wednesday in Seattle, the first of a three-game road trip for the Fever. No. 1 overall pick and col...
LIV Golf's Richard Bland tied for lead at Senior PGA Championship
Playing in his first senior event of any kind, Englishman Richard Bland shares the 18-hole lead at a major championship.,Bland, a member of LIV Golf, and Australian Richard Green are tied atop the leaderboard at the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship after shooting 7-under 65s on Thursday at Harbor ...