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Jerry Kelly leads at Regions Tradition going into Sunday
Jerry Kelly sank seven birdies as part of a 7-under 65 round that put him in first place with a round to play at the Regions Tradition in Birmingham, Ala.,Despite battling back issues earlier in the week, Kelly turned in his first unblemished card of the tournament in forging a one-shot lead at 15 u...
Brad Keselowski claims pole position for All-Star Race
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. -- A flawless entry into pit road during Friday's time trials propelled Brad Keselowski to the pole position for Sunday's NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway (8 p.m. ET on FS1, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio)., ,In a unique qualifying format that features three la...
Richard Green one ahead of Steven Alker at Regions Tradition
Richard Green of Australia birdied his final two holes Friday to shoot a 4-under-par 68 and carry a one-shot lead at the Regions Tradition into the weekend in Birmingham, Ala.,Green is at 13-under 131 after opening the first senior major of the season with a 63. His closest competitor is New Zealand...
Mets acquire LHP Jose Castillo from Diamondbacks
The New York Mets added a left-hander to their bullpen on Thursday, acquiring Jose Castillo from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for cash considerations.,Castillo has pitched in parts of five seasons in the majors, debuting for the San Diego Padres in 2018. The Venezuela native excelled, fannin...
D-backs in search of traction against downtrodden Rockies
The Arizona Diamondbacks will get their first view at the new-look Colorado Rockies this weekend, although the Rockies have looked a lot like their old selves since owner Dick Monfort fired manager Bud Black on Sunday.,Buoyed by the return of Ketel Marte, the Diamondbacks have won three of five game...
Richard Green shoots 63 to grab top spot at Regions Tradition
Australian Richard Green made a long eagle putt and finished his round with a birdie to fire a 9-under-par 63 and take a two-shot lead after one round of the Regions Tradition on Thursday in Birmingham, Ala.,Green, who has yet to win on the PGA Tour Champions, gave himself a nice head start toward w...
Tom Brady will ride with Jimmie Johnson during Indy 500 parade laps
Seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady will get a feel for IndyCar's speed when he rides with seven-time NASCAR Cup series champ Jimmie Johnson during the parade laps ahead of the start of the Indianapolis 500.,Before the 109th running of the Indy 500 on May 25, IndyCar and the Indiana...
Josh Jung powers Rangers past reeling Rockies
Josh Jung accounted for all the scoring with two home runs to back the solid pitching of Jack Leiter as the Texas Rangers defeated the hapless Colorado Rockies 4-1 on Tuesday in the middle game of a three-game interleague series in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers won their fourth game in a row and the...
Illinois' Brad Underwood agrees to contract extension through 2031
Illinois has rewarded men's basketball coach Brad Underwood for five consecutive NCAA Tournament berths and six straight 20-win seasons with a three-year contract extension that takes him through the 2030-31 season.,Athletic director Josh Whitman announced Tuesday that Underwood's new deal also boos...
San Diego FC get another shot at Rapids
For the third time in four games, San Diego FC will be facing a team for a second time in their young MLS tenure when they play host to the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday.,While expansion San Diego FC have split with Real Salt Lake, they have earned points in two games against St. Louis City, includin...
Keegan Bradley keeping eye on Ryder Cup hopefuls at Quail Hollow
CHARLOTTE -- Whether Keegan Bradley is playing in Sunday's final round of the PGA Championship or if he's a spectator, he'll be carefully analyzing what he sees.,As the U.S. captain for the Ryder Cup, he's vested in the outcome and the details this week at Quail Hollow.,"I think these majors kind of...
Under new management, Rockies hit the road to face Rangers
The Colorado Rockies head to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to open a three-game interleague series with Texas Rangers on Monday without manager Bud Black, who was fired on Sunday.,Black, who was in his ninth year at the helm in Denver, was relieved of his duties on Sunday after an 9-3 home win ove...
Ryder Cup on U.S. players’ minds in thick of major season
FLOURTOWN, Pa. -- The Truist Championship is a big event in its own right, a signature event with a $20 million purse. It also serves as most stars' final prep for the PGA Championship, as the majors start coming fast and furious.,This year, the Truist (previously the Wells Fargo Championship) serve...
Padres wear out Rockies in 21-run, 24-hit attack
Gavin Sheets crushed a two-run homer in the first inning to spark San Diego's 24-hit attack, and the San Diego Padres routed the slumping Colorado Rockies 21-0 on Saturday night in Denver.,Fernando Tatis Jr., Xander Bogaerts, Jake Cronenworth and Jason Heyward also homered. Jackson Merrill had four ...
Colorado Fan Sues NFL for $100 Million Over Shedeur Sanders’ Draft Slide
A Georgia man is suing the NFL for $100 million, claiming emotional distress over Shedeur Sanders' draft slide in a satirical twist on sports fandom and legal drama....
Dynamo acquire Brazilian D Felipe Andrade on loan
The Houston Dynamo announced the signing of Brazilian defender Felipe Andrade prior to Wednesday night's Open Cup clash with Phoenix Rising.,Andrade, 22, arrived on loan from Brazil's Fluminense FC and promptly scored the Dynamo's first goal in the 17th minute of a 4-1 victory in Phoenix.,His loan r...
John Daly skipping PGA Championship for Champions major
John Daly is skipping the PGA Championship at the Quail Hill Club in Charlotte, N.C., instead choosing to play in the PGA Tour Champions' first major of the season.,Daly, 59, holds a lifetime exemption to the PGA Championship after winning the tournament in 1991 at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel,...
Cowboys acquire WR George Pickens from Steelers for draft picks
The Dallas Cowboys acquired wide receiver George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers in a trade Wednesday in exchange for draft-pick compensation.,Going to Dallas along with Pickens is a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, while the Steelers will receive a third-round selection in 2026 and a fi...
Report: Cowboys acquiring WR George Pickens from Steelers
The Dallas Cowboys are finalizing a trade to acquire wide receiver George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for draft pick compensation, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,Per the report, the trade is expected to include a third-round draft pick and likely will be completed later on Wednesda...
Rams angle for reunion with CB Jalen Ramsey
Seven-time Pro Bowler Jalen Ramsey and the Miami Dolphins agreed to consider a trade, and the Los Angeles Rams have emerged as a leading option if the 30-year-old cornerback is down for a reunion. ,Rams head coach Sean McVay didn't deny the Rams are pushing to the front of the line and are very much...