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Kyle Shanahan on track to coach 49ers' preseason debut
San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said he expects to be on the field Thursday when the 49ers open their preseason against the Tennessee Titans.,His role with the 49ers has been limited in training camp so far. He has been recovering from a concussion and other injuries suffered in a July 14 car...

Rays LHP Shane McClanahan (back) placed on 15-day IL
The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Shane McClanahan on the 15-day injured list Friday with tightness in his left-mid back area.,McClanahan was removed from Thursday's game against the visiting Texas Rangers after facing two batters in the fourth inning.,The two-time All-Star hit Ezequiel Duran to...

Rays LHP Shane McClanahan (back) exits early vs. Rangers
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan was removed from Thursday's game against the visiting Texas Rangers after facing two batters in the fourth inning.,The Rays announced the left-hander had departed with mid-back tightness.,The two-time All-Star hit Ezequiel Duran to open the inning and...

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan corrects record, says crash was his fault
Making his first public comments since being part of a head-on car accident earlier this month, Kyle Shanahan admitted fault on Tuesday for the collision that left him with serious injuries.,The San Francisco 49ers head coach met with reporters in his office to give his side of the story after the i...

Report: A's C Shea Langeliers (knee) could miss rest of season
Athletics' All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers could miss the remainder of the season after tearing the meniscus in his right knee while running the bases, ESPN reported on Sunday morning.,Should he opt for surgery, he is expected to miss the rest of the season.,The Athletics placed Langeliers on the 1...

49ers' Kyle Shanahan to be limited in camp after serious car crash
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan broke his nose, three ribs and his hand, needed over 40 stitches to his face and sustained a severe concussion after he was involved in a car accident last week, ESPN reported Saturday.,Per the network, the accident occurred on July 14 after Shanahan coll...

Boxer Hannah Rapp struck by car, killed
Hannah Rapp, who fought for the WBC women's featherweight title last month, was struck by a car while riding a bicycle and died Saturday morning in Texas, according to the Brazos County Sheriff's Office. ,Rapp, 26, was riding along a highway when a passing car stopped, went in reverse and hit her, p...

Ducks sign D Pavel Mintyukov to 5-year, $36M extension
The Anaheim Ducks announced a five-year extension Sunday with defenseman Pavel Mintyukov.,Terms were not disclosed by the team, however multiple outlets put the total value at $36 million, or $7.2 million per season.,Mintyukov, 22, recorded 22 points (eight goals, 14 assists) in 73 games with the Du...

Flyers sign Ducks center Leo Carlsson to $90 million offer sheet
The Philadelphia Flyers announced Friday they have signed Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlson to a five-year, $90 million offer sheet that makes him the league's highest-paid player.,Carlsson will make $18 million in average annual salary, bettering Minnesota Wild's Kirill Kaprizov, who last September ...

Panthers acquire rights to Radko Gudas from Ducks for rights to A.J. Greer
The Florida Panthers are trying to bring back a familiar piece to their blue line before free agency opens.,Florida acquired the negotiating rights to defenseman Radko Gudas from the Anaheim Ducks on Monday in exchange for the rights to forward A.J. Greer. Both players are pending unrestricted free ...

Rays' Shane McClanahan strives for success at home again in matchup vs. Royals
The Tampa Bay Rays own the majors' best record at home but have struggled against the Kansas City Royals there lately. ,However, the Rays are perfect in St. Petersburg, Fla., this season in starts by left-hander Shane McClanahan, who will look to help them even a four-game set against the Royals on ...

Argentina closer to full health ahead of World Cup opener
Argentina's national team seems to be trending up health-wise ahead of its World Cup opener on June 16.,Star Lionel Messi is recovering from left hamstring muscle fatigue which forced him to prematurely exit his final Inter Miami match before the World Cup break on May 25. He might see some playing ...

Mets option Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse
The New York Mets optioned Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse and recalled fellow right-hander Joey Gerber from the same club on Wednesday.,Gerber can help replenish the bullpen after the Mets used six pitchers in their 3-2 loss in 10 innings to Seattle on Monday and four more in an 8-3 setback to the ...

Angels fans have clear message: 'Sell the team'
Los Angeles Angels fans are making it clear that they want owner Arte Moreno to sell the team.,Buoyed by the operators of various Instagram accounts -- such as Angels Boycott and Angels Central -- fans have held organized protests at Angel Stadium recently. The protests are expected to culminate wit...

Mets call up No. 2 prospect Jonah Tong, DFA Craig Kimbrel
The New York Mets recalled right-hander Jonah Tong, ranked as the organization's No. 2 prospect by MLB Pipeline, and designated veteran closer Craig Kimbrel for assignment in a corresponding move on Friday.,Tong, 22, was called up from Triple-A Syracuse before the Mets opened a three-game series at ...

Ducks F Troy Terry to undergo hip surgery
Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry will undergo hip surgery after playing through an injury during the postseason, the team said on Thursday.,Terry, 28, was dealing with a chronic hip impingement but still managed to finish second on the team with 11 points (three goals, eight assists) in 12 playoff g...

Ducks bring speed, confidence home in tied series with Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights may be the favorites in their playoff series with the Anaheim Ducks, but they have their hands full as the showdown shifts to Southern California for Friday's Game 3.,The Western Conference semifinal is tied 1-1, but the Ducks were the better team in both contests, especiall...

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...

Athletics acquire catcher Jonah Heim from Braves
To shore up their catching situation, the Athletics acquired Jonah Heim from the Atlanta Braves on Monday, in exchange for cash considerations.,The A's placed starting catcher Shea Langeliers on the paternity list and the switch-hitting Heim will replace him on the 26-man roster.,Earlier Monday, Hei...

Oilers in familiar spot trailing high-scoring Ducks in series
The Edmonton Oilers need to repeat history. Again.,The Oilers are looking to kick off yet another series comeback when they continue their Western Conference first-round playoff series on the road against the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.,During runs to the Stanley Cup final in each of the past two sprin...