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Dodgers ready to receive rings -- and to face Tigers' Tarik Skubal
On Major League Baseball's day of aces, two of the best will oppose each other Thursday in Los Angeles when the World Series champion Dodgers play host to the Detroit Tigers.,While it will be Opening Day for the Tigers, the Dodgers are beginning their domestic schedule after a pair of victories agai...
Steven Wilson notches third win in four starts with checkered at Richmond
In the NASCAR Cup Series, it's Christopher Bell. In the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series, it's all about Steven Wilson right now.,Wilson survived a pair of green-white-checkered restarts on Tuesday to win at virtual Richmond Raceway, matching Bell's feat on the asphalt with his third win in four iRa...
Luis Severino, Athletics open new eras at Mariners
With high-priced newcomer Luis Severino on the mound, the team formerly known as the Oakland Athletics opens its 2025 season Thursday night in Seattle.,The Athletics are preparing for a move to a new ballpark in Las Vegas and will spend the next few seasons playing in a Triple-A stadium in Sacrament...
Rays welcome Rockies for debut at George M. Steinbrenner Field
After having a five-season playoff streak end, then suffering through a hurricane that ravaged their domed stadium, the Tampa Bay Rays begin season No. 28 in new digs when they welcome the Colorado Rockies for Opening Day on Friday afternoon.,Manager Kevin Cash will not man the first-base dugout of ...
Padres' Michael King, Braves' Chris Sale make for magnificent Opening Day matchup
At this time last year, the San Diego Padres were hoping Michael King would become a solid starting pitcher.,Now?,King is their Opening Day starter, receiving the opportunity for the first time as the Padres welcome the Atlanta Braves for Thursday's opener.,"Very proud and happy for the opportunity,...
Marcus Sasser, Tobias Harris guide Pistons to easy win over Spurs
Marcus Sasser poured in a career-high 27 points as the host Detroit Pistons took a big early lead and downed the San Antonio Spurs 122-96 on Tuesday night. ,Tobias Harris supplied 15 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three steals, while Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson tossed in 14 points apiec...
Reports: Patriots signing WR Stefon Diggs to $69 million deal
The New England Patriots are signing wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a three-year, $69 million deal, according to multiple reports.,The contract will reportedly include $26 million in guaranteed money.,Diggs is a two-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowl selection. Since entering the league in 2015, he ...
How Russell Wilson Signing With Giants Impacts Other Free Agent Quarterbacks, NFL Draft
Russell Wilson signs a one-year deal with the New York Giants, impacting NFL free agency and the upcoming draft. Find out what it means for other QBs and the NFL Draft....
Reports: Giants to sign 10-time Pro Bowl QB Russell Wilson
The New York Giants will sign quarterback Russell Wilson to a one-year, $10.5 million contract, per multiple media reports.,The deal could reach up to $21 million with incentives, according to ESPN.,Wilson is one of the most accomplished quarterbacks of his era; he is a 10-time Pro Bowl selection an...
Phillies begin NL East defense against hopeful Nationals
The Philadelphia Phillies start the defense of their National League East title when they visit the Washington Nationals on Thursday.,The Phillies outdistanced the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets by six games for the division title last season -- finishing 95-67 -- but lost a division series to the...
Rick Barnes’ March Madness Struggles: Will Tennessee Finally Break Through?
Can Rick Barnes and Tennessee break their March Madness curse? History says otherwise, but the Vols have a chance to rewrite the script in the Sweet 16....
The Best Expert MLB Future Player Prop Bets for 2025: Top Picks & Predictions
The MLB season is finally almost here and these are our best 2025 MLB future prop bets and predictions to lock in now before baseball season gets started....
Report: Angels' Ryan Johnson makes opening day roster, skips minors
Los Angeles Angels 22-year-old pitcher Ryan Johnson has made the team's Opening Day roster, ESPN reported Monday. ,He becomes the first player since 2020 (Garrett Crochet) to make his MLB debut without spending a single day in the minor leagues.,Johnson was selected with the 74th overall pick in the...
Webb Simpson: LIV’s team concept ‘hard to get your mind around’
If a deal between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund is to be finalized after close to two years of deliberation, one of the major questions that must be solved is the fate of LIV Golf.,The PIF and its governor, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, established its footing in the professional golf world...
Rapids M Connor Ronan has appendectomy, out 2-3 weeks
Colorado Rapids midfielder Connor Ronan is expected to be sidelined two to three weeks after undergoing an appendectomy, the club announced Tuesday.,Ronan, 27, has yet to record a goal or an assist in three matches with Colorado (2-1-2, 8 points) this season.,He has two goals and 13 assists in 63 ca...
Astros part ways with 1B Jon Singleton
The Houston Astros unconditionally released first baseman Jon Singleton on Tuesday.,The Astros informed Singleton on Sunday that he didn't make the Opening Day roster.,Singleton played in a career-high 119 games last season while batting .234 with 13 homers, 13 doubles and 42 RBIs.,He struggled in s...
With Masters in mind, Tony Finau set to tackle Houston Open
Tony Finau said Tuesday that he's focused on the task at hand -- that being continuing his success at Texas Children's Houston Open.,Finau, after all, won the event in 2022 and finished tied as a runner up last year.,This week, Finau will look to record for another strong showing at Memorial Park Go...
Angels release former No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak
The Los Angeles Angels surprisingly released outfielder Mickey Moniak on Tuesday.,Moniak was the No. 1 overall pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2016. He was acquired by the Angels in a trade for right-hander Noah Syndergaard at the 2022 trade deadline.,Moniak displayed promise in 2023 when he ba...
South Florida names Bryan Hodgson as head coach
South Florida hired Arkansas State coach Bryan Hodgson to lead the Bulls' program.,Hodgson, 37, was 45-28 in two seasons at Arkansas State. The Red Wolves finished 25-11 this season, winning the Sun Belt regular season championship before falling in the NIT second round.,Hodgson previously was an as...
Nats LHP DJ Herz (elbow) placed on injured list
The Washington Nationals placed left-hander DJ Herz on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a sprained elbow ligament.,Season-ending Tommy John surgery is one of the possibilities Herz is facing. ,Herz went 0-2 with a 6.52 ERA in four games (three starts) in spring training before being optioned to ...