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Mercury aim to beat Liberty, gain split of 2-game set
The New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury will meet for the second time in three days when they face off Friday night in New York.,For the Mercury (2-6), the goal is snapping a losing streak that is now at four games after an 84-74 loss to the Liberty (4-4) on Wednesday.,Team unity is key for the Mer...
Injuries haven't slowed Dodgers ahead of Phillies' visit
Soaring once more despite a rash of injuries, the Los Angeles Dodgers will play host to a playoff rematch starting Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies.,The Dodgers lost a pair of position players this week when infielder Enrique Hernandez's return from elbow surgery was cut short by an oblique ...
Luis Severino seeks better outcome vs. former team as A's host Yankees
Luis Severino seeks a top-flight effort against his former club on Friday night when the Athletics host the New York Yankees at West Sacramento, Calif.,Severino was employed by the Yankees from 2015-23, and the right-hander has been treated rudely by his former teammates in three starts. He is 0-2 w...
Struggling Rockies try to solve Giants nemesis Logan Webb
After wrapping up a tough road stretch against a pair of surging teams, the Colorado Rockies head home to open up a three-game series with the scuffling San Francisco Giants.,Colorado lost five in a row and six of seven games at Arizona and the Los Angeles Dodgers, and has lost eight of nine heading...
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...
Canadiens have tall task ahead; Canes aim to close out series in Game 5
The Montreal Canadiens have twice already in these playoffs drummed up a victory in an elimination game.,The Canadiens must find that magic again to keep their playoff hopes alive when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals in Raleigh, N.C.,Carolina ...
Ronald Acuna Jr., Braves blast Red Sox 10-2
Ronald Acuna Jr. hit a grand slam and Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies also homered to propel the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 10-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.,Acuna's home run, his third of the season, came against reliever Greg Weissert and was part of a five-run sixth inning th...
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...
Charles Schwab first round suspended with four tied for lead
Tom Kim of South Korea and Erik van Rooyen of South Africa had one hole left to break out of a four-way tie for the lead when first-round play at the Charles Schwab Challenge was suspended due to a dangerous weather situation on Thursday in Fort Worth, Texas.,When play was delayed at Colonial Countr...
Randal Grichuk helps White Sox continue dominance of Twins
Randal Grichuk delivered a bases-clearing double to punctuate a four-run third and Davis Martin worked six strong innings to lift the host Chicago White Sox to a 6-2 victory against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.,Chicago out-hit Minnesota 8-5 to take three of four and win its fifth straight home s...
Senegal denies travel delay prompted by dispute with coach
Reports that Senegal coach Pape Thiaw is refusing to travel to the United States for World Cup preparations are false, according to the Senegalese Football Federation.,News reports out of Africa claimed Thiaw was involved in a contract dispute with the FSF after his deal expired in February and that...
Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff charge into French Open 3rd round
A pair of top seeds advanced to the third round of the French Open with No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus and No. 4 Coco Gauff earning straight-set victories Thursday at Paris.,No. 6 Amanda Anisimova also advanced along with No. 16 Naomi Osaka of Japan, No. 17 Iva Jovic, No. 19 Madison Keys, No. 22 A...
Grayson Rodriguez and surging Angels shut down Tigers
Grayson Rodriguez allowed one run and two hits over five innings to help the visiting Los Angeles Angels to a 7-1 win against the Detroit Tigers in the rubber game of their three-game series on Thursday afternoon.,Rodriguez (2-1) struck out five and walked two in his third start of the season since ...
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...
Texas Tech run rules Mississippi State in WCWS opener
Texas Tech walloped Mississippi State with an 8-0 run-rule victory in the opening game of the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City on Thursday.,Mihyia Davis' line-drive single to right field capped a four-run fifth to give the Red Raiders (58-7) their first mercy rule win in the WCWS and th...
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...
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...