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Reports: Knicks C Mitchell Robinson breaks pinky finger, status for NBA Finals unclear
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson broke his right pinky finger earlier this week and there is no timetable for his return, according to multiple reports on Thursday.,The Knicks are playing in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, beginning Wednesday against the winner of the Western C...

Surging Mariners, Diamondbacks set for litmus test in Seattle
The reigning American League West champion Seattle Mariners have finally moved atop the division.,Their reward is a series against the hottest team in baseball.,The Mariners will play host to the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-game interleague series beginning Friday night. The Diamondbacks have wo...

MLB counters MLBPA's economic proposal, intends to pursue salary cap
With the collective bargaining agreement set to end on Dec. 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET, Major League Baseball has officially proposed a salary cap in its negotiations with the MLB Players' Association.,One day after the MLBPA detailed its initial position, MLB announced Thursday that it intends to seek a $2...

UCF extends coach Johnny Dawkins through 2028-29
UCF coach Johnny Dawkins agreed to a three-year deal through the 2028-29 season, the school announced Thursday.,Dawkins, 62, guided the Knights to a second consecutive 20-win season in 2025-26 as well as appearances in the Top 25 poll and the NCAA Tournament.,"Johnny has led our men's basketball pro...

Sun waive G Hailey Van Lith, activate G Leila Lacan
The Connecticut Sun activated Leila Lacan and waived fellow guard Hailey Van Lith on Thursday.,Lacan, who turns 22 next week, had been on a contract suspension due to her overseas obligations. She recently led her French club Basket Landes to a league championship and was named Finals MVP.,The Sun's...

Surging Nationals to test MLB's top offense against Padres
The surprising Washington Nationals return home on Friday night to open a three-game series against the slumping San Diego Padres.,The Nationals moved above .500 for the first time since the opening week of the season during a 4-2 road trip when they earned series wins against the Atlanta Braves and...

Report: USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino meets with AC Milan
It has been a busy time for U.S. men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino, who is not only preparing his side for a World Cup on home soil but also meeting with Italy's AC Milan about their vacant coaching position, ESPN reported Thursday.,Pochettino has been front and center this week aft...

Falcons improve to 7-1 in BLAST Slam VII group stage
Team Falcons won both matches Thursday to seize sole possession of first place in the group stage of the BLAST Slam VII at Copenhagen, Denmark.,Falcons improved to 7-1 by defeating Team Spirit in 44 minutes on green and Tundra Esports in 27 minutes on red. Falcons will wrap up the group stage Friday...
Why the Pacers Could Be Back in the NBA Finals Sooner Than Expected
Tyrese Haliburton’s recovery progress is giving Indiana Pacers fans renewed hope for another NBA Finals run in 2026-27....
Hurricanes, Golden Knights Appear Destined for Stanley Cup Final Clash
The Hurricanes are one win away from facing the Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final after dominating the Canadiens in the East finals....
Top MLB Picks for Thursday: May 28 Baseball Betting Predictions and Props
Get the top MLB betting picks for Thursday, including Chris Sale at Fenway, Paul Skenes vs. the Cubs and a Yordan Alvarez home run prop....

Reports: Giants QB Jaxson Dart, teammates clear air over rally in closed-door meeting
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart addressed teammates to clear the air over his appearance at a Republican-backed event in New York that featured President Donald Trump, according to multiple reports. ,Dart introduced Trump last week at festivities supporting the campaign of Rep. Mike Lawler, who repre...

Jets first-round TE Kenyon Sadiq out weeks after hernia surgery
Jets tight end Kenyon Sadiq underwent surgery to repair a hernia and is out several weeks. ,Head coach Aaron Glenn said Thursday that Sadiq should be back on the field at some point during training camp, which opens in eight weeks (July 28). ,The 16th overall pick is expected to have a significant r...

Report: Arizona F Koa Peat to remain in 2026 NBA Draft
Forward Koa Peat, a projected first-round pick, will remain in the 2026 NBA Draft and will not return to Arizona for his sophomore season, multiple outlets reported.,Peat's reported decision comes on the heels of an NBA Draft Combine performance in which he admitted that he struggled.,Listed at 6-fo...

MAAC rebranded, now The Metro Conference
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference is shedding part of its name while trying to maintain tradition. ,The conference will rebrand as The Metro Conference effective July 1, as an element of strategic planning launched three years ago., ,"The goal of this project was to establish a bold and clear i...

Report: Serena Williams wants to make comeback at Queen's Club
Serena Williams reportedly is planning a return to professional tennis.,The Telegraph reported Thursday that Williams, 44, plans to request a wild card to play doubles with Victoria Mboko, 19, of Canada in the Queen's Club Championships next month in London. The tournament, which begins on June 8, s...
Kirby Smart, SEC Continue Complaining About College Football’s Future
Kirby Smart’s latest comments on SEC expansion, NIL and a possible NCAA split are reigniting debate around college football’s power structure....
Vikings Need to Move On From J.J. McCarthy Before It Gets Worse
Why the Minnesota Vikings should move on from J.J. McCarthy before their quarterback situation gets even messier....

Falcons soar to tie for first in BLAST Slam VII group stage
Team Falcons swept three matches on Wednesday to pull into a tie for first place in the group stage of the BLAST Slam VII at Copenhagen, Denmark.,One of the wins for Team Falcons came against Team Yandex, leaving those clubs tied for first place at 5-1. Team Yandex won their other two matches of the...

Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez exits with hamstring strain, will go on IL
Dodgers left fielder Teoscar Hernandez left Los Angeles' Wednesday game against the Colorado Rockies after the second inning with a left hamstring strain that will force him onto the injured list.,Hernandez hit a ground ball to shortstop in his second-inning at-bat and had a pronounced limp after ru...