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Mirra Andreeva coasts into French Open final
Eighth-seeded Mirra Andreeva advanced to her first Grand Slam final on Thursday with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Marta Kostyuk in the semifinals of the French Open in Paris.,The Russian teenager recorded two aces and took advantage of four double faults by Kostyuk en route to ending the match in 76 minu...
Packers, WR Christian Watson agree to 4-year, $110.5M deal
The Green Bay Packers are in agreement with wide receiver Christian Watson on a four-year, $110.5 million contract extension, ESPN reported Thursday.,The deal includes a $31 million signing bonus, per the report. The contract will run through the 2030 season, once signed.,The Packers selected Watson...
Astros getting healthier ahead of series finale vs. Pirates
Before a six-run eighth inning set the stage for closer Josh Hader to make his season debut and lock down Houston's 11-9 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Astros received another dose of positive news on Wednesday.,Nine-time All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve participated in a light batting ...
Rob Manfred 'of course' worried MLB could face repeat of 1994-95 strike
Because he served as a lawyer on the owners' bargaining team in 1994, current MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is all too familiar with the 1994-95 players strike that severely damaged the game, and he said on Wednesday he is concerned about a repeat this offseason.,That 1994-95 strike led to the cancel...
Astros erase 5-run deficit, emerge with 11-9 win over Pirates
Cam Smith lined a tiebreaking two-run triple down the first base line, capping a six-run eighth inning as the host Houston Astros rallied for an 11-9 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.,Isaac Paredes' two-run home run in the seventh inning shaved Houston's five-run deficit to 8-5. After Pi...
Wilyer Abreu, Payton Tolle spark Red Sox in rout of O's
Wilyer Abreu had Boston's first three RBIs before the Red Sox rattled off a five-run fifth inning en route to an 8-1 win over the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.,Abreu (2-for-5) hit a run-scoring single in the first and a two-run home run in the third, providing all of the offense tha...
Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless streak over, but Phils nip Padres
Cristopher Sanchez extended his franchise-record scoreless streak to 50 2/3 innings before finally allowing a run, and the Philadelphia Phillies hit a pair of late homers to squeak out a 3-2 win over the visiting San Diego Padres on Wednesday., ,Sanchez (7-2) did not allow a run in May and found out...
United States military, first responders receiving 4,547 donated World Cup tickets
United States veterans, current American military members, first responders and their families will have access to 4,547 World Cup tickets thanks to a $2.25 million donation by Bank of America and Vet Tix.,The donation provides tickets to matches at all 11 American World Cup venues from June 12 to J...
Brewers LHP Rob Zastryzny (trapezius) back on injured list
Milwaukee left-hander Rob Zastryzny stayed off the injured list for just three days as the Brewers placed him on the 15-day IL on Wednesday because of a left trapezius strain.,The move was retroactive to Sunday, the same day the 34-year-old was activated from the 60-day injured list after straining ...
Padres DFA OF Nick Castellanos while in Philadelphia
Preseason acquisition Nick Castellanos was designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.,Castellanos, who signed a one-year, league-minimum deal with the Padres in February after the Philadelphia Phillies released him ahead of the final year of his five-year $100 million contract, ...
Red Sox place utility infielder Nick Sogard (oblique) on IL
The Boston Red Sox placed utility infielder Nick Sogard on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a right oblique strain.,The move is retroactive to Sunday. In a corresponding move, the Red Sox recalled utility infielder Anthony Seigler, 26, from Triple-A Worcester.,Sogard, 28, last played on S...
Charges against Falcons WR Zachariah Branch dismissed
Misdemeanor obstruction charges against Atlanta Falcons rookie receiver Zachariah Branch have been dismissed, his attorney announced Wednesday.,The former Georgia standout was arrested on April 19 in Athens, Ga., and charged with obstructing a police officer and obstructing public sidewalks/streets....
Pirates ace Paul Skenes sizes up Astros, Spencer Arrighetti
Following a brief stint on the restricted list, Pittsburgh right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski was available out of the bullpen on Tuesday for the opener of a three-game interleague series against the host Houston Astros.,Mlodzinski did not appear in the Pirates' 10-6 victory, as right-hander Wilber Dote...
Struggling Padres face tall task vs. Cristopher Sanchez, Phillies
Cristopher Sanchez is in the midst of a historic stretch on the mound -- something the San Diego Padres know all too well.,Sanchez looks to continue his franchise-record scoreless streak on Wednesday when the host Philadelphia Phillies play the second contest of their three-game series with the scuf...
Oneil Cruz's 3-run blast propels Pirates past Astros
Oneil Cruz bashed a three-run, go-ahead home run, fueling a four-run sixth inning as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 10-6 victory over the Houston Astros in the opener of a three-game interleague series Tuesday.,Cruz belted the second of two homers off Astros right-hander Mike Burrows,...
Mystics power past Sky for first home win of season
Shakira Austin scored 17 points and Kiki Iriafen produced 15 points and 11 rebounds as the host Washington Mystics rolled to a 90-72 victory against the Chicago Sky on Tuesday.,Michaela Onyenwere added 13 points for the Mystics, who had lost three of their previous four games.,While Sydney Taylor pa...
Michelle Wie West is family first at her final U.S. Women's Open
Michelle Wie West has the secret to success as a working mom. She revealed it to a lucky group of reporters Tuesday at Riviera Country Club.,"The most important thing to note is almost everything I eat and drink will have caffeine in it," Wie West declared.,That certainly helps as she keeps up with ...
Spurs-Thunder most-watched conference finals in 24 years
The 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals, which the San Antonio Spurs won in seven games over the Oklahoma City Thunder, was the most watched conference final in 24 years, according to the league.,An average of 10.8 million viewers per game watched the series on NBC/Peacock, and San Antonio's 111-103 ...
Jon Rahm not pitching LIV investors: 'My job is to play golf'
Jon Rahm said he is focused on posting low numbers rather than helping financially challenged LIV Golf raise big ones.,The Spanish star was asked at a Tuesday press conference ahead of this week's tournament in Andalucia whether he will take a leading role in helping the league find new investors.,"...
WWE Clash in Italy Takeaways: Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar Shine
Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley and Brock Lesnar headline a memorable WWE Clash in Italy. Read the full match-by-match breakdown....