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Twins put RHP Zebby Matthews (shoulder) on 15-day IL
The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Zebby Matthews on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right shoulder strain.,The move is retroactive to Thursday for Matthews, who owns a 1-1 record with a 5.21 ERA in four appearances (all starts) this season since being called up to the roster on May 18.,M...

Braves designate reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment
The Atlanta Braves designated nine-time All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment on Saturday.,Kimbrel, 37, made his season debut Friday night and allowed one hit in a scoreless seventh inning in Atlanta's 5-4, 10-inning loss at San Francisco. The right-hander had one walk and one strikeout and...
MLB Best Bets for Saturday, June 7: Top Picks and Totals to Target
Looking for the best MLB bets today? Get expert picks and betting insights for Astros vs. Guardians, Padres vs. Brewers, and Orioles vs. Athletics on Saturday, June 7....

Braves, in middle game vs. Giants, seek skid-ending win
Eased back into action in middle relief Friday night, veteran Craig Kimbrel hopes to help the Atlanta Braves end their five-game losing streak when the struggling club visits the San Francisco Giants for a second consecutive day on Saturday afternoon.,Three innings after Kimbrel threw a shutout seve...

St. Louis City looking up with new coach, faces Timbers
St. Louis City will try for consecutive victories under interim manager David Critchley when they visit a Portland Timbers side that returns from a well-deserved weekend off.,St. Louis City's 2-1 home win over the San Jose Earthquakes halted an 11-match winless run (0-8-3) in league play that result...

Bryson DeChambeau chips his way into tie for lead at LIV Golf Virginia
Bryson DeChambeau chipped in for an eagle and a birdie on his way to a 5-under-par 66, and he shares the first-round lead with Germany's Martin Kaymer at LIV Golf Virginia on Friday in Gainesville, Va.,DeChambeau shot up the leaderboard after a brief weather delay, eagling the par-5 14th and birdiei...

One day after bullpen meltdown, Braves recall RHP Craig Kimbrel
Former Atlanta Braves closer Craig Kimbrel is set to rejoin the club where it all began after the nine-time All-Star was recalled to the Atlanta Braves from Triple-A Gwinnett.,Kimbrel, 37, spent his first five major league seasons with the Braves, collecting 186 saves while leading the National Leag...
UFC 316 Best Bets: O’Malley’s Revenge, Harrison’s Statement, and Spivac’s Edge
Looking to bet UFC 316? We break down top picks including Sean O’Malley’s underdog shot at Merab Dvalishvili, Kayla Harrison vs. Julianna Peña, and Serghei Spivac’s path to victory....
Thursday’s June 5th MLB Best Bets, Top Predictions
Top MLB picks for Thursday, June 5: Back the Rangers early, Bryan Woo's strikeouts, and Matthew Liberatore vs. the Royals. Betting analysis and odds for all of these plays and more....
RBC Canadian Open Best Bets & Props: Rory McIlroy, Canadian Hopefuls, and a Pro Debut
Rory McIlroy leads the odds at the 2025 RBC Canadian Open as Scottie Scheffler skips the event. Full betting preview, picks, and Canadian hopefuls to watch....

Bryson DeChambeau: LIV move led to massive influencer role
Bryson DeChambeau discussed his "fun side quests" on Wednesday as he prepared to return to his day job and start gearing up for the upcoming U.S. Open.,Since tying for second at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow last month, the two-time major winner's busy calendar has included a lap around the t...
NBA Finals 2025 Best Bets: Game 1 Picks, Series Odds, and MVP Value Plays
Get the best NBA Finals 2025 betting picks, including Game 1 totals, series winner odds, and top MVP value bets for Thunder vs. Pacers. See why Indiana might be worth a flyer based on value....

More former Indiana players allege sexual misconduct by physician
More than 15 former Indiana men's basketball players allege improper sexual conduct by a former team physician, and they claim that university officials -- including the late coach Bobby Knight -- knew of the doctor's behavior.,Two former Hoosiers sued the school last fall, but the number of complai...
2025 Stanley Cup Final: Best Bets as Panthers, Oilers Meet Again
Best bets for the 2025 Stanley Cup Final as the Panthers and Oilers face off in a rematch, including goal totals, top goal scorer picks, and series predictions....

Nick Kyrgios won't play at Wimbledon due to 'small setback'
Nick Kyrgios will not play at Wimbledon after experiencing a "small setback" as he recovers from a knee injury.,"I've hit a small setback in my recovery and unfortunately won't make it back for grass season this year," Kyrgios posted on social media Tuesday. "I know how much you've been looking forw...

Illinois sportsbook operators hit with per-bet tax of 25-50 cents
Illinois sportsbooks are determining their next move after legislators passed a $55.2 billion budget on Saturday that included a bet fee of 25 to 50 cents per wager.,The bill calls for sportsbooks to pay the tax on every bet, which could be passed on to public bettors. The stock market reacted by de...
MLB Best Bets Today: Top Picks and Player Props for Monday, June 2nd
Get the best MLB bets for Monday, June 2, including expert picks on White Sox vs. Tigers, Brady Singer strikeouts, and Jackson Merrill total bases. Updated odds and analysis....
Best MLB Bets for Sunday, June 1: Top Picks and Predictions
Looking to bet on MLB games this Sunday? Check out our best MLB bets for June 1, including top picks and value totals for White Sox vs. Orioles, Reds vs. Cubs, and Rays vs. Astros....

No. 14 Arthur Fils (back) hopes to return for Wimbledon
Arthur Fils withdrew from one major and could miss another due to a stress fracture in his lower back.,The 14th-ranked Fils bowed out of his third-round match against 17th-seeded Russian Andrey Rublev at the French Open, which was scheduled for Saturday. The Frenchman explained his reasoning, saying...

Astros DH Yordan Alvarez dealing with fracture in hand
Houston Astros designated Yordan Alvarez has a "very small fracture" in his right hand that is 60 percent healed, general manager Dana Brown announced on Saturday.,Brown said the fracture wasn't discovered in initial imaging on May 6 because there was too much inflammation and fluid.,"The immediate ...