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Kansas lands high-scoring Radford transfer Dennis Parker Jr.
Kansas landed a commitment Thursday from high-scoring Radford transfer Dennis Parker Jr.,The 6-foot-6 guard announced his decision to join coach Bill Self and the Jayhawks to The Field of 68.,Parker averaged 18.3 points for the Highlanders last season, including a 53-point game against Coppin State ...
Nico Iamaleava and Bob Chesney Could Quickly Turn Around UCLA Football
UCLA football enters 2026 with new head coach Bob Chesney and quarterback Nico Iamaleava looking to lead the Bruins back to a bowl game....
NBA Playoff Thursday Best Bets: Cavs vs. Pistons, Lakers vs. Thunder Game 2 Picks
Get the best NBA picks and betting predictions for Lakers vs Thunder and Cavaliers vs Pistons ahead of Thursday’s playoff action....
Behind Pete Alonso, Orioles pursue series sweep vs. Marlins
The Baltimore Orioles will try to wrap up a challenging road trip with a three-game sweep.,That's the scenario going into Thursday night's game against the Miami Marlins, who have had their own troubles.,"We're just focusing on ourselves," Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said. "That's all we're focus...
Royals' Seth Lugo aims for continued success vs. Guardians
It's been an inconsistent start to the season for the Kansas City Royals, but Seth Lugo has not had a problem with his own consistency.,He's certainly been good against the Cleveland Guardians at home.,Among the major league leaders with five quality starts, the 36-year-old right-hander will try to ...
Nationals optimistic offense is back after breakout vs. Twins
The Washington Nationals will look for their first home series win of the season on Thursday when they host the Minnesota Twins in the finale of a three-game set.,While winning four of six road series, Washington has completed five home series thus far and lost each one. After a 15-2 victory on Wedn...
Report: NCAA finalizing expansion to 76-team tournaments
The NCAA could formalize expansion of the men's and women's basketball tournaments to a 76-team format as soon as Thursday, ESPN reported on Wednesday night.,The tournament fields will expand from 68 teams beginning in 2027, with NCAA calls scheduled for Thursday as the final steps in the process, E...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Toluca FC pull away from LAFC to reach final
A four-goal second half lifted Toluca FC past Los Angeles FC on Wednesday and into the CONCACAF Champions Cup final.,Toluca emerged with a 4-0 victory on Wednesday in Toluca de Lerdo, Mexico, giving the hosts a 5-2 aggregate win in the two-game, total-goal semifinal series.,The final will be an all-...
Joey Cantillo, Guardians snap Royals' 5-game winning streak
Rookie Chase DeLauter's two-run, go-ahead single in the fifth inning highlighted a two-hit night, and Joey Cantillo yielded one run over five innings as the visiting Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Wednesday.,DeLauter, batting .308, extended his hitting streak to 10 games ...
Sabres' power play tallies twice to topple Canadiens in Game 1
Ryan McLeod and defenseman Bowen Byram each converted on the power play to lift the host Buffalo Sabres to a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference second-round series.,Buffalo went 2-for-3 with the man advantage after going 1-for-46 on the power p...
Royals' Cole Ragans leave game with triceps, elbow soreness
Kansas City starting pitcher Cole Ragans left the Royals' Wednesday game against the Cleveland Guardians after the third inning due to left triceps and elbow soreness, the team announced.,Ragans gave up no runs and a hit while striking out four and walking two. He threw 58 pitches. He is 1-4 with a ...
Pete Alonso helps power Orioles past Marlins
Pete Alonso hammered a three-run home run and Adley Rutschman smacked two run-scoring doubles as the Baltimore Orioles beat the host Miami Marlins 7-4 on Wednesday night.,It's the second victory in a row following a five-game skid for the Orioles, who will go for a series sweep on Thursday.,Orioles ...
CJ Abrams (5 RBIs), Nationals slam Twins
CJ Abrams had three hits including a grand slam, Miles Mikolas pitched into the sixth inning and the host Washington Nationals routed the Minnesota Twins 15-2 on Wednesday night.,Brady House, Drew Millas and Jose Tena each had two hits including a home run for the Nationals, who collected 14 hits. A...
Rory McIlroy in familiar -- and winning -- territory at Quail Hollow
Few places on earth must feel more comfortable to Rory McIlroy than Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C.,And with Scottie Scheffler taking the week off, the Northern Irishman is favored to win the Truist Championship for a record fifth time when the signature event field tees off Thursday.,"I really...
Struggling Cavs might be without Sam Merrill (hamstring) for Game 2 vs. Pistons
The Cleveland Cavaliers may play Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Thursday night without one of their most important floor spacers.,Reserve guard Sam Merrill underwent an MRI exam on Wednesday after sustaining a left hamstring injury during Cleveland's 111-101 loss to the host Detroit ...
No close shaves for Cameron Young with Quail Hollow up next
Cameron Young might be the hottest golfer on the PGA Tour with two victories and two other top-five finishes in his past five events.,And the World No. 3 is not interested in changing much during a hot streak, including whether it's time to shave his beard.,"Yeah, I don't think it's coming off. I'm ...
Report: Tigers fired Gabe Alvarez over harassment claim
The Detroit Tigers fired Triple-A manager Gabe Alvarez after an investigation into alleged harassment claims by a female employee, The Athletic reported Wednesday.,The Tigers announced Tuesday that Alvarez's contract had been terminated due to an undisclosed "violation of club policy.",Alvarez, 52, ...
Tigers' Framber Valdez suspended for beaning Trevor Story
Detroit Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez received a six-game suspension and an undisclosed fine Wednesday for intentionally throwing at Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story on Tuesday night.,Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a fine and a one-game suspension, which he will serve in Wednesday ...
Selke finalists: Nick Suzuki, Brock Nelson, Anthony Cirelli
Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki, Colorado Avalanche forward Brock Nelson and Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli were named as the finalists for the Frank J. Selke Trophy on Wednesday.,The award is presented annually to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game, ...
Ryan Blaney signs multi-year extension with Team Penske
Former NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney signed a multi-year contract extension on Wednesday to continue driving the No. 12 Team Penske Ford.,Blaney, 32, has won 17 races and the 2023 season championship since joining Team Penske full-time in 2018, including a victory at Phoenix on March 8.,"Ry...