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Mystics' Aaliyah Edwards (back) out at least 2 weeks
Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards has been diagnosed with a low-back contusion and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the team announced Thursday.,Edwards, 22, averaged 7.6 points and 5.6 rebounds in 34 games (17 starts) in 2024 during her rookie season. She was the sixth overall pick of th...
Hawks' Dyson Daniels swipes Most Improved Player award
Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, who posted the NBA's highest steals average in 34 seasons, was named the league's 2024-25 Most Improved Player on Wednesday and rewarded with the George Mikan Trophy.,The 22-year-old Australia native received 44 of a possible 100 first-place votes and was listed on...
Javier Baez's slam helps Tigers avoid sweep in Houston
Javier Baez blasted a grand slam and the visiting Detroit Tigers salvaged the finale of a three-game series with a 7-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday afternoon.,Colt Keith smacked a two-run homer and Riley Greene had four hits and scored two runs for Detroit.,Brenan Hanifee (2-0) got t...
Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon finalist for Ted Lindsay Award
Colorado Avalanche standout Nathan MacKinnon is in contention to repeat as the recipient of the Ted Lindsay Award.,MacKinnon was named a finalist for the award on Wednesday along with Avalanche teammate Cale Makar and Tampa Bay Lightning star forward Nikita Kucherov.,The award is presented annually ...
Pistons need rare home playoff win to stay alive vs. Knicks
J.B. Bickerstaff was part of a previous coaching staff that rallied from a 3-1 deficit to win an NBA playoff series. Ten years later, he's trying to do it with his Detroit Pistons.,Bickerstaff was an assistant coach with Houston when it came back against the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2015 Western ...
Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. set to return Sunday
Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. is expected to make his long-awaited return to the mound on Sunday, which would mark his first appearance in a major league game since the 2022 World Series.,The Astros announced they will reinstate McCullers from the injured list this weekend, putting...
Ravens pick up option of Kyle Hamilton, decline Tyler Linderbaum
The Baltimore Ravens picked up the fifth-year option on All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton while declining the same commitment to offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum on Wednesday.,General manager Eric DeCosta said he intends for the 2022 first-round picks to continue to wear a Ravens uniform for years to c...
Mystics rookie G Georgia Amoore injures ACL
Washington Mystics rookie guard Georgia Amoore sustained an injury to her right ACL in Tuesday's practice.,The team announced Wednesday that it is examining treatment and rehabilitation options for Amoore, 24.,The Mystics selected Amoore with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft on April 14...
Astros' AJ Blubaugh set for big-league debut vs. Tigers
Detroit Tigers right-hander Jackson Jobe, set for the seventh outing of his major league career, will be the more experienced starter on the mound when he faces the host Houston Astros on Wednesday afternoon.,The Astros are calling up their top pitching prospect, right-hander AJ Blubaugh, for his ma...
Astros rally past Tigers to earn series win
Yainer Diaz produced a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning, and the Houston Astros tacked on three runs an inning later to rally past the visiting Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Tuesday.,The Astros won their fourth consecutive home series by orchestrating the comeback, first off Tigers starter Reese...
Led by Cade Cunningham, Pistons edge Knicks to stay alive
Cade Cunningham scored 24 points and Ausar Thompson added 22 as each made clutch shots in the final two minutes to help the visiting Detroit Pistons avoid elimination in the first round with a gritty 106-103 victory over the New York Knicks Tuesday night in Game 5.,The Pistons won their fourth game ...
Stephon Castle named Rookie of the Year, second straight for Spurs
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle was the runaway winner of the NBA Rookie of the Year award on Tuesday.,Castle is the second straight San Antonio player to win top rookie honors. Victor Wembanyama was the unanimous winner last season.,Castle received 92 of the 100 first-place votes and totaled...
Cardinals-Reds postponed; doubleheader Wednesday
The Cincinnati Reds' home game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday was postponed due to rain and pushed to Wednesday.,The Reds and Cardinals will continue their four-game series with a split doubleheader on Wednesday, with the games set for 12:40 p.m. and 6:40 p.m. local time.,Pitching plans ...
Report: Kings removing interim tag for Doug Christie
The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a multiyear deal to make Doug Christie their new head coach, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Christie, 54, finished the 2024-25 season as their interim coach, compiling a 27-24 record after Mike Brown was fired in late December.,Christie's agent, Andy Miller of Klutch Spor...
Dynamo re-sign veteran D Erik Sviatchenko
The Houston Dynamo re-signed defender Erik Sviatchenko through 2026 with a club option for 2027 on Tuesday.,Sviatchenko, 33, is in his third season with Houston. He has appeared in 78 matches (71 starts) in all competitions.,"Erik has been a stalwart at the center of our defense since arriving in Ho...
Astros turn to Ryan Gusto in bid for series win vs. Tigers
The Houston bullpen entered this three-game series with the Detroit Tigers leading the American League with a 2.64 ERA, and when the need arose to protect a slim margin, Astros relievers again answered the bell.,Aside from reliever Kaleb Ort, who allowed a two-run home run to Detroit's Riley Greene ...
Astros power past early deficit, down Tigers
Christian Walker and Jose Altuve socked two-run home runs and the Houston Astros rallied from an early three-run deficit to defeat the visiting Detroit Tigers 8-5 in the opener of a three-game series on Monday.,Walker and Altuve struck against Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (1-3), with Walker cap...
Astros power past early deficit, down Tigers 8-5
Christian Walker and Jose Altuve socked two-run home runs, and the Houston Astros rallied from an early three-run deficit to defeat the visiting Detroit Tigers 8-5 in the opener of a three-game series Monday.,Walker and Altuve struck against Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty (1-3), with Walker cappi...
Knicks aim to close out physical series vs. Pistons in Game 5
A week ago, the New York Knicks hit the road in the middle of their playoff series against the Detroit Pistons after Karl-Anthony Towns hardly touched the ball in the fourth quarter of a six-point loss in Game 2.,After two successful outings for Towns and more clutch performances from Jalen Brunson,...
Red Sox's Garrett Crochet in 'power pitcher' mindset vs. Blue Jays
Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet aims to improve on his last start when he faces the host Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series.,The left-hander allowed four runs, five hits and a career-high five walks in five innings on Thursday in a 4-3 home loss to the Seattle...