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Pistons without 3-point bomber Duncan Robinson (back) vs. Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons starter Duncan Robinson did not dress for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference second-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night due to lower-back soreness.,Robinson was 14 of 24 from 3-point range over the first three games of the series while averaging 17 points. H...
WNBA approves sale of Connecticut Sun, relocation to Houston in 2027
The long-rumored move of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun to Houston became official on Wednesday.,The league announced that the NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale of the Sun to Houston Rockets owner Tilman J. Fertitta. While the Sun will complete the nascent 2026 season at Mohegan Sun A...
Golden Knights D Brayden McNabb suspended 1 game for Ryan Poehling hit
Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb will serve a one-game suspension for Game 6 of the Golden Knights' second-round series against the Anaheim Ducks, the NHL's department of player safety announced Wednesday after a hearing.,McNabb was called for a five-minute major for interference and a game misconduc...
Netflix lands NFL Honors as part of revised deal
Netflix finalized a deal to stream the NFL Honors ceremony in 2027, the streaming service confirmed Wednesday.,The league's annual awards event takes place during Super Bowl week and traditionally has aired on NFL Network as well as each year's Super Bowl rights partner.,Picking up the show is part ...
LeBron James Returning to Cleveland Feels More Real Than Ever
LeBron James’ future is uncertain after the Lakers were swept by the Thunder, but a return to Cleveland is gaining momentum....
2026 PGA Championship: Preview, Props & Best Bets
The second major of 2026 tees off on Thursday with the start of the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club outside of Philadelphia.,Can Scottie Scheffler repeat? Can Rory McIlroy claim his second consecutive major to begin the year? Or will a darkhorse emerge from the 156-player field? Our go...
Strong field takes on Aronimink's bunker-filled challenge at PGA Championship
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- One year ago, Rory McIlroy arrived at the PGA Championship unsure of the next Everest he would climb., ,The Northern Irishman was playing his first major since ending a 10-year drought and completing the career Grand Slam in dream fashion at the Masters. He settled for a tie f...
Angels place LHP Drew Pomeranz (elbow) on 15-day injured list
The Los Angeles Angels placed left-hander Drew Pomeranz on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday because of left elbow inflammation.,In a corresponding move, the Angels activated rookie right-hander Ryan Johnson from the 15-day injured list.,Pomeranz, 37, pitched the seventh inning of the Angels' 3-2...
Inter Miami sign homegrown M Preston Plambeck
Inter Miami signed homegrown midfielder Preston Plambeck to a first-team contract on Wednesday.,The deal with Plambeck, 20, runs through the end of this season and includes options through 2028-29.,"I've worked my whole life to reach this moment, and I want to make my family proud," he said. "I thin...
UCLA championship coach Cori Close earns contract extension
UCLA announced a new contract for national championship-winning women's basketball coach Cori Close.,Financial terms of the deal announced Tuesday, which runs through 2029-30, were not disclosed. Multiple reports said Close will earn roughly $2 million per year in total compensation.,"We are extreme...
PGA officials cagey on Don Rea's role, '26 prize money
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- The PGA of America's annual press conference the Wednesday of the PGA Championship drew more focus this year on who wasn't there than for who was.,After PGA of America president Don Rea received blowback at multiple junctures of the 2025 season, including at the PGA Championsh...
PWHL expanding to Las Vegas and Hamilton in 2026-27
The Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding to Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario, in 2026-27.,The fast-growing league officially announced its 10th and 11th franchises on Wednesday.,Las Vegas will play home games at T-Mobile Arena and Hamilton will be based at TD Coliseum.,"The PWHL's expansio...
Report: Netflix close to landing NFL Honors for 2027
Netflix is finalizing a deal to stream the NFL Honors ceremony in 2027, Front Office Sports reported.,The league's annual awards event takes place during Super Bowl week and traditionally has aired on NFL Network as well as each year's Super Bowl rights partner.,Netflix is reportedly "likely" become...
New captain Jim Furyk wants U.S. to 'evolve' its Ryder Cup machine
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- Jim Furyk spoke at length about his goals for the United States Ryder Cup team in his first large-scale press conference since being named the captain for 2027.,Put simply, they can be grouped into two buckets. Short term: Win on foreign soil at Adare Manor. Long term: Build o...
McDonald's gets naming rights to Chicago Fire stadium
The Chicago Fire entered a naming rights partnership with McDonald's.,The MLS club's new $750 million stadium opening in 2028 will be known as McDonald's Park.,It is the iconic restaurant chain's first-ever naming rights deal with a major pro sports stadium in the U.S.,McDonald's Park will seat more...
Jaguars, 49ers both playing 2 international games
The NFL revealed the matchups for all nine international games on Wednesday with the Jacksonville Jaguars and San Francisco 49ers both playing two contests.,The league's most ambitious global schedule to date stretches across seven countries and four continents, starting with the NFL's Australia deb...
Maple Leafs fire head coach Craig Berube
The Maple Leafs fired coach Craig Berube on Wednesday after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016.,Berube, 60, went 84-62-18 after succeeding Sheldon Keefe in 2024. Toronto finished last in the Atlantic Division and next to last in the Eastern Conference this season.,"Craig is a tremend...
Cal Raleigh’s Slump-Busting Shower Has Charles Barkley Vibes
Cal Raleigh ended a brutal slump after trying a bizarre baseball superstition inspired by a story straight out of Charles Barkley’s playbook....
Wednesday MLB Best Bets: Jacob Misiorowski Strikeout Prop Leads Card
Get the top MLB betting picks for Wednesday, including a Jacob Misiorowski strikeout prop and Rays moneyline play....
For Cameron Young, PGA of America ties make this major special
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. -- Cameron Young is No. 1 in the FedEx Cup standings, No. 3 in the Official World Golf Ranking and one of three players to win multiple times on the PGA Tour this season. ,He's arguably the best, or at least the hottest, player in the world who's yet to win a major title.,If that...