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Stars' Jamie Benn receives maximum allowable fine for cross-check
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn received a maximum fine from the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday for cross-checking Ryan Hartman of the Minnesota Wild.,Benn received a fine of $2,604.17, which is the maximum allowable under the league's collective bargaining agreement.,Benn, 36, is ligh...
Astros-Orioles to play Thursday doubleheader after postponement
Wednesday's scheduled game between the Houston Astros and Orioles in Baltimore has been postponed due to inclement weather in the forecast.,The game is scheduled to be made up as part of a single-admission doubleheader on Thursday. The first game is scheduled to begin at 12:35 p.m. ET, with the seco...
Two-way Florida football player ranked No. 1 in 2028 class by 247Sports
A'mir Sears, a rising high school junior being compared to two-way NFL player Travis Hunter, is the No. 1 player in the Class of 2028, according to 247Sports, which released its first rankings for the group on Wednesday.,He also received the first -- and only, for now -- 5-star ranking in the class....
Raiders' Fernando Mendoza to wear No. 15 with blessing from Tom Flores
Top overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza will wear jersey No. 15 with the Las Vegas Raiders.,The selection of that jersey number comes with the blessing of Hall of Famer Tom Flores, a two-time Super Bowl-winning head coach of the Raiders as well as the first quarterback in franchise history. Flores w...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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'...
D-backs' Eduardo Rodriguez aspires for more road success in clash vs. Brewers
The Arizona Diamondbacks will look for left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez to continue his road success on Wednesday night when the team continues its three-game series the Milwaukee Brewers.,Rodriguez (2-0, 2.89 ERA) will oppose Milwaukee right-hander Brandon Sproat (0-1, 6.45).,The Brewers pounded out 1...
Longtime Broncos S Justin Simmons retiring at 32
Former Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons is announcing his retirement Wednesday after nine seasons.,The two-time Pro Bowl selection played for Denver from 2016-23 and spent 2024 with the Atlanta Falcons before sitting out the 2025 season.,The Broncos planned a press conference with Simmons, ...
Kentucky Derby 2026 Picks: Expert Predictions and Top Contenders
Expert Kentucky Derby picks, odds, and analysis for this year’s wide-open field....
Inside the Orlando Magic’s Quest To Shock the NBA Against Detroit Pistons
The Orlando Magic are one win away from a historic upset over the top-seeded Pistons....
MLB Picks Today: Astros vs Orioles and Dodgers vs Marlins Best Bets
Get today’s MLB betting picks, including Astros vs Orioles and a Sandy Alcantara prop....
Tigers RHP Casey Mize headed for MRI on sore groin
Detroit starter Casey Mize left in the third inning of the Tigers' Tuesday game against the host Atlanta Braves due to right groin tightness and he will undergo an MRI exam on Wednesday.,Mize, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft, appeared to grimace after fielding a soft grounder from Atlanta's...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Tigres gain edge on Nashville SC
Angel Correa scored a long-range goal in the first half as Tigres UANL earned a 1-0 road win over Nashville SC on Tuesday in the first leg of a CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal series.,The second leg of the two-match, total-goal series is scheduled for May 5 in San Nicolas de los Garza, Mexico.,In t...
Jalen Brunson pours in 39 as Knicks go up 3-2 on Hawks
Jalen Brunson scored 39 points to lift the host New York Knicks to a 126-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference first-round series.,New York holds a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Knicks will look to advance to the conference semifinals on Thursday...
Kirill Kaprizov directs Wild to 3-2 series edge over Stars
Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and two assists and the Minnesota Wild beat the Stars 4-2 in Game 5 of their Western Conference First Round series Tuesday night in Dallas.,The No. 3 seeded Wild lead the best-of-seven series 3-2 with Game 6 set for Thursday night in Minnesota. The series winner advances t...