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Jays RHP Max Scherzer (thumb) moves closer to return
For the first time since exiting his Toronto Blue Jays debut on March 29 with right thumb inflammation, three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer faced hitters on Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif.,Scherzer, 40, who is eligible to be activated off the 60-day disabled list on May 29, drew praise from h...
New court filings could clear way for NCAA settlement approval
The groundbreaking House v. NCAA settlement that has been stuck in neutral could soon be approved by U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken.,The $2.8 billion settlement that transforms the college sports landscape in several ways -- including legislation that allows schools to share up to $20.5 million ...
Leafs break tie in 3rd, take 2-0 series lead vs. Panthers
Max Pacioretty and Max Domi each had a goal and an assist for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 4-3 win against the visiting Florida Panthers on Wednesday.,Mitch Marner and William Nylander also scored, Morgan Rielly had two assists and Joseph Woll made 25 saves for the Maple Leafs, who lead the best-of-...
Knicks rally for another road win over Celtics, lead set 2-0
Jalen Brunson made two free throws with 12.7 seconds to play, lifting the New York Knicks to a 91-90 win over the host Boston Celtics on Wednesday and a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.,Boston had a chance to recover in the final seconds, but Mikal Bridges knocked the ball away...
Naomi Osaka notches first-round win in Rome
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka of Japan continued momentum from her tournament title on Sunday with a first-round win Wednesday over Italy's Sara Errani at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome.,Osaka dispatched Errani 6-2, 6-3 in 79 minutes. Osaka fired 40 winners, had a 7-0 advantage in aces and...
Carlos Sainz Sr. considering run for FIA president
Two-time FIA world champion Carlos Sainz Sr. may be throwing his hat into the ring to become the motorsport governing body's president, according to a report by Motorsport.com.,Current president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has served since 2021, but his four years have been beset by controversy. He has not...
Dolphins' Tyreek Hill undergoes second wrist procedure of offseason
Miami Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill announced Wednesday that he underwent a second surgery on his right wrist that hampered the eight-time Pro Bowler throughout the 2024 season.,Hill had his wrist repaired early this offseason with a procedure that included having screws placed in the joint. Accordi...
With Steph Curry out, which Warriors step up in Game 2 vs. Wolves?
Stephen Curry is out. The Golden State Warriors hope their shots keep going in.,The Warriors face their first full-game test without Curry when they tip off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals series on Thursday in Minneapolis. Golden State has a 1-0 adv...
Alexandre Muller rallies past Jiri Lehecka in Rome
France's Alexandre Muller fended off two match points in the third set Wednesday to defeat the Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka in the first round of the Internazionali NBL d'Italia in Rome.,Muller won 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) in two hours, 37 minutes, for his third top-40 victory of the season. He faced two ...
Dodgers' bats wake up late, blast Marlins
Shohei Ohtani tripled to awaken a slumbering Dodgers offense as Los Angeles defeated the host Miami Marlins 10-1 on Wednesday afternoon.,With one out and the game scoreless in the top of the sixth inning, Ohtani scorched a 107-mph liner into the gap in right-center. He then scored from third on Fred...
Juan Soto, Mets overwhelm Diamondbacks
Juan Soto collected two solo home runs and three RBIs, Kodai Senga pitched six shutout innings and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 to take the rubber game of a three-game series Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix.,Soto's 427-foot homer to center field off Merrill Kelly (3-2) broke a ...
Crew sign Daniel Gazdag to extension through 2027
The Columbus Crew signed midfielder Daniel Gazdag to a contract extension through 2027 on Wednesday.,The deal includes an option for 2028 for the 29-year-old Designated Player from Hungary.,The Crew acquired Gazdag from the Philadelphia Union last month in a cash exchange worth up to $4.5 million.,"...
Golden Knights look to even series with Oilers: 'No panic'
Despite blowing an early 2-0 lead and managing just seven shots over the final two periods, the Vegas Golden Knights say there is no need to hit the panic button heading into Game 2 of their best-of-seven Western Conference second-round series with the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday in Las Vegas.,The 4...
Report: ACC eyes more non-conference games
The Atlantic Coast Conference is trimming the league slate from 20 games to 18 to make room for more marquee non-conference contests, CBS Sports reported Wednesday.,The ACC is making the change effective with the 2025-26 men's basketball schedule in order to help reverse a recent trend of dwindling ...
Rory McIlroy, loaded field chase Truist title at unfamiliar course
FLOURTOWN, Pa. -- As the golf calendar crescendos to the second major of the year, the PGA Tour's best get one more tune-up on an unfamiliar course.,Quail Hollow, usually the site of the Truist Championship, will instead host next week's PGA Championship. Subbing in this week is the Wissahickon Cour...
Former Utah QB Cam Rising medically retires
Former Utah quarterback Cam Rising announced Wednesday that he is medically retiring from football due to a hand injury sustained last season.,Rising made the announcement in a post to X.,"Due to a hand injury I suffered during the Baylor game, I've been advised by two orthopedic physicians that I w...
In NFL first, Rams to hold minicamp in Maui
The Los Angeles Rams, in partnership with the Hawaii Tourism Authority, announced Wednesday that they will hold their June minicamp in Maui, a first for any NFL team.,The Rams' "Mauicamp," as it's being billed, will be held June 16-19 at War Memorial Stadium in Wailuku.,The Rams made the announcemen...
Red Sox, teenagers take over Baseball America Top 100 list
Baseball America issued its updated list of the Top 100 prospects in the minor leagues on Wednesday, and it has a decidedly New England and teenage flair to it.,Outfielder Roman Anthony, a 20-year-old playing for the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, moved from No. 2 on the preseason list to...
Colts DE Samson Ebukam expects to return for training camp
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Samson Ebukam said Wednesday he expects to be cleared for training camp after missing the entire 2024 season with a torn Achilles.,Ebukam, who turns 30 on Friday, sustained the injury during a training camp practice last July.,He started all 17 games and led the Colt...
Former Tennessee WR Bru McCoy medically retires
Former Tennessee wide receiver Bru McCoy announced his retirement from football due to medical reasons.,As a senior in 2024, he caught 39 passes for 472 yards and two touchdowns in 12 games for the Volunteers.,McCoy returned to play last season following multiple surgeries to repair a dislocated and...