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USGA: 'Not a race' for U.S. Open to match Masters prize money
The U.S. Open has yet to decide if it will give the Masters a run for its proverbial money on payouts, USGA CEO Mike Whan told Front Office Sports.,The 2026 Masters increased its prize money by $1.5 million to a record purse of $22.5 million, with Rory McIlroy pocketing a record-setting winner's che...
Another Masters in the bag, Rory McIlroy determined to extend major success
Rory McIlroy reflected on his second career Masters victory before arriving at the Truist Championship and came away with one lasting emotion. ,"I feel like if anything I'm more motivated after what happened at Augusta this year than I've ever been," McIlroy said Wednesday at Quail Hollow, site of t...
Report: Wings expected to call Mavericks' arena home in 2027
Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez said the team will play its 2027 games at the American Airlines Center -- home of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks -- though an agreement has not been finalized, according to Wings CEO and managing partner Greg Bibb.,The news comes as the Wings continue to deal with ...
Ted Turner, former owner of Braves and TV mogul, dies at 87
Ted Turner, the former owner of the Atlanta Braves who signed baseball's first free agent, has died at 87.,Turner Enterprises, in a news release, confirmed Turner died Wednesday surrounded by family and friends.,In September 2018, Turner disclosed he had been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, which...
Should the Celtics Blow It Up? Analyzing Every Major Option
A deep dive into the Boston Celtics’ offseason options, from trades to coaching decisions....
MLB Panic Meter: Mets, Red Sox, Angels Among Biggest Early Concerns
A breakdown of MLB teams and players off to concerning starts, including the Mets and Angels....
NBA Best Bets for Wednesday: Player Props, Parlays and Playoff Predictions
NBA best bets for Wednesday featuring New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs....
MLB Betting Picks Today: Wednesday May 6th Predictions
Check out today’s MLB betting picks, including A’s vs Phillies and a Shane McClanahan prop....
2026 Feels Like the Year for Minnesota Sports
A full breakdown of Minnesota sports, from Vikings offseason moves to Wild and Timberwolves playoff success....
Pirates' Paul Skenes bids to return to form vs. Diamondbacks
Paul Skenes attempts to bounce back from a shaky outing when the Pittsburgh Pirates face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night at Phoenix.,The right-hander served up two first-inning homers and gave up five runs (three earned) and seven hits in five innings of a 10-5 loss to the St. Louis Card...
Bryson DeChambeau planning YouTube focus if LIV Golf folds
Amid the uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf's future, one of its stars, Bryson DeChambeau, is contemplating his next move if the circuit shuts down after this season, including a possible return to the PGA Tour.,PIF announced last week that it will no longer fund LIV Golf with $30 million purses.,The ...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Tigres top Nashville SC, advance to final
Juan Brunetta's 68th-minute goal broke a scoreless tie and created a lead too big for Nashville SC to overcome as Tigres UANL picked up their second straight 1-0 victory on Tuesday night at Estadio Universitario in San Nicolas de los Garzato, Mexico, to advance to the CONCACAF Champions Cup final.,T...
D-backs support Eduardo Rodriguez's gem, blank Pirates
Eduardo Rodriguez tossed seven scoreless innings and Geraldo Perdomo had a two-run double during a five-run sixth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks notched a 9-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at Phoenix.,Rodriguez (3-0) allowed two hits and three walks while striking out seve...
Lakers put up good fight but Thunder prove too much, take Game 1
Chet Holmgren had 24 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 108-90 home win over the Los Angeles Lakers to open their second-round playoff series on Tuesday.,The Thunder remained undefeated in the playoffs, taking a 1-0 advantage in the series after opening the postseason with...
Defensive pressure key in Pistons' Game 1 win over Cavs
Cade Cunningham scored 23 points and had seven assists and Tobias Harris added 20 points and eight rebounds Tuesday night to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 111-101 win over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.,Duncan Robinson had 19 points and Daniss Jenkin...
Pistons use balanced effort to take Game 1 vs. Cavaliers
Cade Cunningham scored 23 points and had seven assists and Tobias Harris added 20 points and eight rebounds Tuesday night to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 111-101 win over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.,Duncan Robinson had 19 points and Daniss Jenkin...
Cardinals place 3B Ramon Urias (elbow) on 10-day injured list
The St. Louis Cardinals placed third baseman Ramon Urias on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday because of right elbow lateral epicondylitis -- referred to as tennis elbow.,In a corresponding move, the Cardinals recalled left fielder Thomas Saggese from Triple-A Memphis -- one day after optioning him...
AFCA recommends elimination of conference championship games
The American Football Coaches Association issued a statement Tuesday recommending a number of changes to the college football schedule.,"The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) has identified the length of the college football season as a critical issue that needs to be addressed," the stat...
Matthew Schaefer headlines trio of Calder Trophy finalists
Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer, Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov and Anaheim winger Beckett Sennecke were named as finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy on Tuesday.,The award, given annually to the "player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition," will be given out in...
Ducks confident for Game 2 despite controversial loss to Knights
Despite losing their Western Conference second-round opener Monday night, the Anaheim Ducks had plenty of reasons to be optimistic heading into Game 2 of their best-of-seven series with the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday in Las Vegas., ,Ivan Barbashev scored the controversial game-winner for Vega...