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Reports: Rockets, C Steven Adams agree to three-year extension
The Houston Rockets agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract extension with center Steven Adams, per multiple reports. The deal is fully guaranteed.,The veteran big man spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Oklahoma City Thunder, starting 466 games. During that span, he averaged 9...
Dream look to avenge season-opening loss to Mystics
The Atlanta Dream look to run their winning streak to three games Sunday when they visit the Washington Mystics for a Commissioner's Cup matchup in Washington, D.C.,Washington (4-6) opened the season with a 94-90 win over Atlanta. The Mystics have since endured two separate three-game losing skids, ...
Astros place OF Jacob Melton (ankle) on injured list
The Houston Astros placed outfielder Jacob Melton on the 10-day injured list in one of five roster moves on Saturday.,Melton, 24, sustained a sprained right ankle during Houston's 10-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday.,Including a triple and three RBIs on Friday, Melton is hitting .241 with si...
Stephen A. Smith Caught Playing Solitaire During NBA Finals Sparks Viral Debate
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith went viral after a fan caught him playing solitaire during Game 4 of the NBA Finals. See how he responded and why the internet is divided....
Leading AL in ERA, Astros' Hunter Brown takes on Twins
The Houston Astros have enjoyed a measure of success offensively with Jeremy Pena, Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve occupying the top three spots in their batting order.,With Paredes (hamstring strain) sidelined for the opener of a three-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday -- Gam...
FURIA, Spirit charge into BLAST.tv Austin Major playoffs
FURIA and Team Spirit swept into the BLAST.tv Austin Major playoffs with victories on Friday in Texas.,In second-round high matches of Group Stage 3, FURIA routed Virtus.pro 2-0 and Team Spirit downed Natus Vincere 2-0.,Four second-round mid matches were contested, with FaZe Clan defeating Legacy 13...
Astros get to Chris Paddack early, run away from Twins
Jeremy Pena recorded a four-hit game, and Jose Altuve drove in three runs in support of rookie left-hander Colton Gordon, who produced a second consecutive strong start as the Houston Astros claimed a 10-3 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday.,Gordon (2-1) notched his second career vi...
MWCS: Coastal Carolina pulls away late to beat Arizona
OMAHA, Neb. -- Coastal Carolina scored three runs with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to break a tie and beat Arizona 7-4 in the opening game of the Men's College World Series on Friday afternoon.,Sebastian Alexander's bloop single scored Wells Sykes for the go-ahead run, and Blake Bart...
CF Montreal looking to right ship vs. Dynamo after international break
CF Montreal is hoping the two-week international break will be just what the doctor ordered and help them right their floundering season when they visit the Houston Dynamo on Saturday.,Montreal (1-11-5, 8 points) remains last in the Eastern Conference and is just one point out of the basement in the...
Chanticleers pull away late to advance past Wildcats
OMAHA, Neb. -- Coastal Carolina scored three runs with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to break a tie and beat Arizona 7-4 in the opening game of the College World Series on Friday afternoon at Charles Schwab Field.,Sebastian Alexander's bloop single scored Wells Sykes for the go-ahead r...
Dbacks closer Justin Martinez out for season with UCL sprain
Arizona's pitching staff took another hit as right-handed closer Justin Martinez is done for the season with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, according to reports Friday.,Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told MLB Network radio Friday that Martinez is still seeking a second ...
Angels continue youth movement, call up 2B Christian Moore
The Los Angeles Angels called up top prospect Christian Moore for the first time, adding the second baseman in advance of a three-game road series against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday.,Outfielder Matthew Lugo already was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake, while right-hander Shaun Anderson was design...
Rays acquire RHP Forrest Whitley from Astros
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-hander Forrest Whitley from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations on Friday.,Whitley, once a top-10 prospect in baseball, was designated for assignment by the Astros on Sunday.,Houston selected him with the No. 17 pick of the 2016 MLB Draft out of h...
Reports: Rays acquire RHP Forrest Whitley from Astros
The Tampa Bay Rays acquired right-hander Forrest Whitley from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations, multiple media outlets reported Friday.,Whitley, once a top-10 prospect in baseball, was designated for assignment by the Astros on Sunday.,Houston selected him with the No. 17 pick ...
Red Bulls seek rare 4-game win streak in clash vs. Austin FC
The New York Red Bulls will have to produce a reversal of form away from home to extend a three-game winning streak as they visit Austin FC on Saturday night for an interconference match. ,The Red Bulls (8-6-3, 27 points) head to the Texas capital with a season-best winning streak in league play and...
Report: Michigan hosts ECU transfer QB Jake Garcia
Michigan hosted former East Carolina quarterback Jake Garcia this week, CBS Sports reported on Friday.,Garcia entered the transfer portal this spring and is looking for a fourth program to play his fifth and final season.,He passed for 1,426 yards with eight touchdowns and 12 interceptions in six ga...
Report: Nuggets G Russell Westbrook declining option
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook plans to decline his $3.47 million player option for next season, ESPN reported on Friday.,The decision would make the 36-year-old veteran a free agent on June 30. The nine-time All-Star is coming off surgery last month to repair two breaks to his right hand.,W...
2025 Stanley Cup Final Proving That Sequels Can Be Better
The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers are delivering a thrilling rematch in the Stanley Cup Final, with dramatic comebacks, overtime winners, and the promise of an unforgettable finish....
Astros may be without Isaac Paredes as Twins visit
Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes has provided a steady hand both at the plate and in the field this season, which made the sight of him limping off the field in the seventh inning on Thursday especially concerning.,Paredes clubbed his team-leading 15th home run in the fifth inning of the A...
Yankees, awaiting Giancarlo Stanton's return, open series in Boston
The visiting New York Yankees will be looking to extend a three-game winning streak when they open a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night -- and they might have Giancarlo Stanton back in action this weekend.,Several reports this week indicated that the 35-year-old designated ...