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Report: PWHL will not use expansion draft when it adds new teams
The Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) will forego an expansion draft when it adds new teams in the offseason, according to a report by The Athletic. Rather, the expansion process, tentatively slated to start May 28, will include multiple signing phases that will give players more say as to w...
Avs look to keep scoring outburst going in Game 2 vs. Wild
The Minnesota Wild prevailed in a gritty, low-scoring series against Dallas in the first round, but the Western Conference semifinals started with an offensive explosion.,The Colorado Avalanche put eight goals by Minnesota goaltender Jesper Wallstedt in Sunday's 9-6 Game 1 victory. Colorado hopes to...
Senators F Ridly Greig suspended 2 games for roughing
The NHL's Department of Player Safety suspended Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig for two games for his sucker punch of an opponent.,The discipline was handed down Monday following a phone hearing. The incident occurred April 25 during Game 4 of an Eastern Conference first-round series, when the C...
Ravens sign veteran QB Skylar Thompson
The Ravens added a fifth quarterback to the depth chart by signing veteran Skylar Thompson to the 90-man roster on Monday.,Details of the deal were not disclosed.,He joins two-time MVP Lamar Jackson, backup Tyler Huntley and undrafted rookie free agents Diego Pavia and Joe Fagnano in the QB room.,Th...
Brewers get pair of bats back in time for opener vs. Cardinals
Milwaukee first baseman Andrew Vaughn and outfielder Jackson Chourio are expected to rejoin the lineup when the Brewers begin a three-game series against the host St. Louis Cardinals on Monday.,Vaughn, out since March 27 after fracturing the hamate bone in his left hand on Opening Day, is set to ret...
Frost F Britta Curl-Salemme earns fine, 1-game suspension
Minnesota Frost forward Britta Curl-Salemme was suspended one game and fined $250 after a pair of incidents during a playoff game Saturday of a PWHL semifinal series against the Montreal Victoire.,The PWHL safety committee revealed that Curl-Salemme was fined for pulling the Victoire's Abby Roque to...
Spurs aim to keep rolling in West semis as Wolves' chances improve
The San Antonio Spurs look to parlay their power, overall depth and momentum into a victory when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series.,Game 2 in the best-of-seven series is on Wednesday in the Alamo City before the series shifts to Minne...
Report: Wolves star Anthony Edwards expected to play Game 1 vs. Spurs
Anthony Edwards has received medical clearance and is expected to play for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, pending final sign-off after his pregame routine, ESPN reported.,The Timberwolves visit the San Antonio Spurs for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.,Per ESPN, Edwards was ...
USGA CEO would be 'surprised' if Tiger Woods plays U.S. Open
Tiger Woods is not expected to compete at next month's U.S. Open or the U.S. Senior Open in July, USGA CEO Mike Whan told Sports Illustrated in a report released Monday.,"I'd be super surprised," Whan said in response to whether he thought Woods would play at the U.S. Open this year. "It would be wo...
Report: Ravens signing veteran QB Skylar Thompson
The Ravens reportedly are adding a fifth quarterback to the depth chart with veteran Skylar Thompson.,NFL Network reported Monday that Baltimore is expected to sign Thompson to the 90-man roster. ,He would join two-time MVP Lamar Jackson, backup Tyler Huntley and undrafted rookie free agents Diego P...
Report: Playing status of Wolves' Anthony Edwards still unclear
Anthony Edwards is eager to play for the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, but he still hasn't been given the green light from medical staff, ESPN reported.,The Timberwolves visit the San Antonio Spurs for Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Per ESPN, Edwards was a "significant partic...
Detroit Mercy hit with postseason ban over academics
The Detroit Mercy men's basketball team will be hit with a postseason ban for the 2026-27 season due to academic shortcomings.,The NCAA is set to announce the annual Academic Progress Rate results on Tuesday. Athletic director Robert Vowels confirmed the bad news in a letter sent to boosters and fan...
Jarrett Allen Saves Cavs in Game 7 To Secure Date With Pistons
Jarrett Allen delivered a dominant Game 7 performance to lift the Cavs past the Raptors....
NBA Playoff Game 1 Bet Picks: 76ers vs Knicks and Timberwolves vs Spurs Bets
Breaking down 76ers vs Knicks and Timberwolves vs Spurs with expert picks and analysis for Monday’s NBA playoff action....
Chandler Simpson Is an Anomaly for Tampa Bay Rays
Chandler Simpson has become one of MLB’s most debated players. Here’s a balanced breakdown of his true value....
Giants seek better outcome at home against similarly inconsistent Padres
Two teams struggling offensively hope a change of scenery can provide a cure when the San Diego Padres open a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants on Monday night.,The National League West rivals will be meeting for the second time this season, with the Giants having won two of th...
Breakout pitchers face off again in White Sox-Angels opener
The Chicago White Sox were one win away Sunday from reaching a pivotal milestone in their long rebuild.,But the White Sox will get a chance to again get within a game of .500 on Monday night when they visit the skidding Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series.,Davis Martin (4-1, 1.95...
Cal Raleigh's status uncertain when Mariners host Braves
The three-game interleague series between the Atlanta Braves and host Seattle Mariners that begins Monday will be without one superstar and perhaps a second.,Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a strained left hamstring suffered while running to fi...
Fresh off rare road series win, Mets take aim at Rockies
The New York Mets needed something to go their way in hopes of turning around a forgettable start to the season.,Fresh off a rare series win, the Mets will hope to keep the momentum going when they travel to Denver to take on the reeling Colorado Rockies on Monday to begin a three-game set.,New York...
Astros find momentum going into series against reigning champion Dodgers
The Houston Astros, desperate for production from a pitching staff ravaged by injuries, turned to an old postseason hero on Sunday, one whose struggles this season have come to represent the club's as a whole.,Right-hander Bryan Abreu worked two scoreless innings of relief and notched his first win ...