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Justin Rose clubhouse leader at Masters; Rory McIlroy starts fast
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Justin Rose was one of several players to post strong rounds early in the second round Friday, with defending champ Rory McIlroy on the course and trying to put some distance between himself and his closest pursuers at the Masters.,Rose shot a 3-under-par round of 69 on Friday to tak...

Struggling sides collide as winless Union visit Montreal
The Philadelphia Union are encountering so much difficulty defending their Eastern Conference regular-season title that they are still in search of their first points.,Philadelphia hopes to begin reversing a difficult start Saturday afternoon when it visits CF Montreal in a matchup of struggling squ...

Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner reach Monte Carlo semis
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner remained on a collision course with history-making victories in Friday's quarterfinals at the Monte-Carlo Masters.,Alcaraz cruised to a 6-3, 6-0 victory over No. 8 seed Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan in 63 minutes. It was the 300th career win for the top-seeded Spani...

Report: Aces finalizing 3-year deal with G Jewell Loyd
Three-time WNBA champion and six-time All-Star guard Jewell Loyd is close to signing a three-year contract with the Las Vegas Aces, ESPN reported on Friday.,Financial terms were not disclosed in the report.,Loyd, 32, played in a career-best 44 games in 2025 during her first season with Las Vegas, av...

Josh Sargent, Toronto eager to stay hot vs. Cincinnati
In a short period of time, Josh Sargent has lived up to the hype that came with his transfer to Toronto FC.,Sargent, 26, leads Toronto (3-2-1, 10 points) into a home match against FC Cincinnati (2-4-0, 6 points) on Saturday afternoon.,Sargent's header in the 85th minute served as the match winner in...

Wyndham Clark, Justin Rose, Tyrrell Hatton make Friday morning leap at Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Wyndham Clark made his move on Friday, opening the second round at the Masters with three consecutive birdies and vaulting up the leaderboard with a 68.,Clark birdied the par-5 second hole and two more in succession, surging to 4 under for the tournament to join a handful of signific...

Additional help on way as Bruins host slumping Lightning
As the Bruins get set to host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday afternoon, a new rising star is preparing to make his mark for Boston.,Former Boston College center James Hagens, the No. 7 overall draft pick in 2025, was recalled from AHL affiliate Providence after signing his entry-level contract ...

Browning Nagle, former Louisville star QB, dies at 57
Browning Nagle, who guided Louisville to a victory in the 1991 Fiesta Bowl and played five NFL seasons, died this week after a battle with colon cancer. He was 57.,Louisville announced his passing on Friday.,Nagle threw for a program-record 451 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Cardinals to a 3...

Dash sign two-time Big East DPOY Natalie Bain
The Houston Dash signed two-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year Natalie Bain for the rest of the 2026 season on Friday.,Bain, 22, was a three-time All-American and guided Xavier to a Big East tournament title in 2025.,She spent the preseason with Houston as a non-roster invitee and will join ...

OF Seiya Suzuki returns as Cubs lose reliever Phil Maton to IL
The Chicago Cubs reinstated outfielder Seiya Suzuki from the injured list before Friday afternoon's series opener against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.,Suzuki, 31, has been sidelined by a sprained knee ligament sustained while playing for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic.,The Cubs designa...

Toronto M Djordje Mihailovic (pelvis) out an estimated 8 weeks
Toronto FC midfielder Djordje Mihailovic is expected to be sidelined approximately eight weeks after being diagnosed with a fractured pelvis, the club announced Friday.,Mihailovic, 27, did not suit up for Toronto's 3-2 victory over his former team, the Colorado Rapids, last Saturday. He has one goal...
2025 NFL Redraft: How the Top 10 Picks Would Change One Year Later
A full 2025 NFL redraft breaking down how the top 10 picks would change after one season, including Cam Ward, Abdul Carter, and more....
Why the Tar Heels Made a $50M Gamble on Michael Malone
The North Carolina Tar Heels hired Michael Malone as their next men's basketball coach. Here's why they took a massive swing at a man who has never coached college hoops....
Top MLB Betting Picks: Why Pirates and Twins Offer Value Today
Get today’s best MLB picks, including value bets on Pirates vs Cubs and Twins vs Blue Jays with expert analysis and odds....
Why the Cavaliers Are Done Playing the Seeding Game in the East
The Cleveland Cavaliers are taking a different approach to playoff seeding this year—here’s why focusing on culture over matchups could pay off....
NBA Picks Today: Best Bets, Odds & Predictions for Friday’s Full Slate
Get the best NBA bets for Friday’s full 30-team slate, including expert picks for Rockets vs. Timberwolves, Knicks vs. Raptors, and Suns vs. Lakers....

'Frustrated' Phillies face tall task vs. Michael Soroka, D-backs
The Philadelphia Phillies will pit their cold bats against one of the hottest starting pitchers in the league Friday night when they host Michael Soroka and the Arizona Diamondbacks.,The Phillies have not scored a run in their last 20 innings, and they enter a three-game series on the heels of back-...

Matthew Schaefer, Islanders bombard Maple Leafs to secure crucial win
The New York Islanders secured a sorely needed two points with a 5-3 win over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs in their first game with Peter DeBoer as head coach.,Matthew Schaefer put the Islanders (43-31-5, 91 points) back in the lead after Toronto came back from 2-0 to tie it in the second period...

Kevin Durant scores 29 as Rockets hold off 76ers for 8th straight win
Kevin Durant scored a game-high 29 points and drilled a critical late 3-pointer that helped the host Houston Rockets fend off the hard-charging Philadelphia 76ers 113-102 on Thursday.,The Rockets extended their winning streak to eight games but had to sweat out the final minutes. The 76ers (43-37) s...

Scuffling Mariners hitters hope to turn tide vs. banged-up Astros
The Seattle Mariners hoped a trip to Southern California and Texas might heat up their bats.,It didn't happen.,The Mariners, considered the favorites in the American League West by most preseason prognosticators, return home Friday for a four-game series with the Houston Astros in the division cella...