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Jalen Brunson Continues Legendary Playoff Run In NBA Finals Debut
Jalen Brunson scored 13 fourth-quarter points and led the Knicks on an 11-0 closing run to defeat the Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals....
After being 'suppressed,' Twins start series vs. Royals
The Minnesota Twins will look to rebound from being shut out for the first time this season when they open a four-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night in Minneapolis.,The Twins mustered just five hits and left seven runners on base in an 8-0 setback to the Chicago White Sox o...
Yankees eager to subdue Jose Ramirez, Guardians
While the New York Yankees are seeking clarity on Aaron Judge's bone bruise in his rib, they also hope Jose Ramirez's bat cools down.,The Yankees, who will host Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday afternoon, will be without Judge for the third straight game because of the injury, which i...
Adam Silver: NBA hopes to end Clippers probe soon
The NBA's investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers' alleged salary-cap violation is nearing the end, or so commissioner Adam Silver hopes.,Speaking ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio, Silver said that the inquiry is "close to the point now where I think we need to wrap this up.",In ...
Rob Manfred 'of course' worried MLB could face repeat of 1994-95 strike
Because he served as a lawyer on the owners' bargaining team in 1994, current MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is all too familiar with the 1994-95 players strike that severely damaged the game, and he said on Wednesday he is concerned about a repeat this offseason.,That 1994-95 strike led to the cancel...
Browns' Jared Verse focused on 'best version of me,' not replacing Myles Garrett
Jared Verse admitted Wednesday that he initially found the blockbuster trade that sent him from the Los Angeles Rams to the Cleveland Browns on Monday "upsetting," but after speaking to a pair of former teammates, the Pro Bowl edge rusher felt it was "time to work.",Verse, 25, the 2024 AP Defensive ...
Jays acquire RHP Simeon Woods Richardson from Twins for cash
Simeon Woods Richardson, a former Toronto prospect, was traded by the Minnesota Twins to the Blue Jays on Wednesday in a cash transaction.,Minnesota designated Woods Richardson, 25, for assignment on Saturday after he compiled an 0-7 record with a 7.74 ERA in 12 games (10 starts) this year.,Blue Jay...
Knicks C Mitchell Robinson appears off bench in Finals Game 1
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson, listed as questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals due to a hand injury, came off the bench to play against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.,He entered with 4:13 to play in the first quarter and New York ahead 14-12, replacing Karl-Anthony Towns.,Robinso...
Jose Ramirez homers off Gerrit Cole again as Guardians down Yanks
Jose Ramirez homered in the sixth inning off Gerrit Cole as part of a three-hit performance as the visiting Cleveland Guardians recorded a 5-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night.,After hitting doubles in three straight at-bats in Tuesday's 9-4 victory, Ramirez grounded out in his f...
Packers' Micah Parsons likely won't play before mid-October
Micah Parsons had hoped to rejoin the Green Bay Packers during the first month of the season, but the All-Pro edge rusher told reporters Wednesday that he's four months away from being cleared to practice.,Parsons, 27, underwent ACL surgery Dec. 29 after a Dec. 14 season-ending injury against the De...
United States military, first responders receiving 4,547 donated World Cup tickets
United States veterans, current American military members, first responders and their families will have access to 4,547 World Cup tickets thanks to a $2.25 million donation by Bank of America and Vet Tix.,The donation provides tickets to matches at all 11 American World Cup venues from June 12 to J...
MLB Pitcher Props Today: Best Bets for June 3rd
Logan Webb has consistently worked deep into games, making his outs recorded prop an attractive play against the Brewers....
NBA Finals Game 1 Best Bets: Knicks vs. Spurs Predictions and Player Props
Get the best bets for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, including picks on Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson and the Knicks against the Spurs....
Sam Antonacci's 4-hit game propels White Sox over Twins
Rookie Sam Antonacci had an RBI double to highlight his career-high four-hit performance Wednesday, helping the Chicago White Sox coast to an 8-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis.,Antonacci added another double to lead off the eighth inning before coming around to score on Miguel Varg...
Max Meyer dominates Nationals as Marlins earn series sweep
Max Meyer allowed just two hits over seven innings for the visiting Miami Marlins, who beat the Washington Nationals 4-1 on Wednesday afternoon to complete the three-game sweep.,Joe Mack's two-out, two-run single off reliever Clayton Beeter (1-1) in the top of the eighth put the Marlins ahead. It al...
Report: Knicks C Mitchell Robinson expected to be available for Game 1
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson fully participated in practice on Tuesday and is expected to be available for the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, ESPN reported ahead of Wednesday night's Game 1.,Robinson is listed as questionable for the game following surgery to repair the fractu...
Saints RB Alvin Kamara reports to team OTAs
New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara was present for voluntary organized team activities with the Saints on Wednesday.,Kamara's future with the Saints has been an open question entering the final year of his contract. Kamara typically trains away from the team in Miami in the offseason, then return...
Charges against Falcons WR Zachariah Branch dismissed
Misdemeanor obstruction charges against Atlanta Falcons rookie receiver Zachariah Branch have been dismissed, his attorney announced Wednesday.,The former Georgia standout was arrested on April 19 in Athens, Ga., and charged with obstructing a police officer and obstructing public sidewalks/streets....
Charles Leclerc renews F1 deal with Ferrari
Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc agreed to terms on a multi-year contract for "the coming seasons" with Ferrari, the team announced Wednesday.,Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed.,Leclerc, who signed a multi-year contract with Ferrari in 2024, joined its driver academy in 2016 and started ...
Chase Burns, Reds look to take series from Royals
Chase Burns hopes to put his health issues behind him when he and the Cincinnati Reds host the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night in the finale of a three-game series.,Right-hander Burns (7-1, 1.96 ERA) was scratched from his scheduled Monday night start because of an illness, forcing Reds manage...