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NBA Finals Game 2 Picks: Best Bets for Thunder vs. Pacers
Deadspin's best betting picks for NBA Finals Game 2 include our spread and player prop predictions for Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers....
Athletics acquire C Austin Wynns from Reds
The Athletics acquired catcher Austin Wynns from the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday for cash considerations.,The club also designated right-hander Carlos Duran for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster.,Wynns, 34, was designated for assignment by Cincinnati on Friday. He batted .400 (16-for-40)...
Orioles aim to continue ascent in series finale vs. A's
The Baltimore Orioles were such huge disappointments that Brandon Hyde was fired in mid-May despite winning 192 regular-season games over the previous two seasons.,But the managing change has sparked the Orioles. They will look for their eighth victory in the past nine games when they close a three-...
Nationals look to get bats going against Rangers
The Washington Nationals will try to break out of their offensive slump when they host the Texas Rangers in the rubber game of their series on Sunday.,After scoring nine or more runs in four straight games last week, Washington has scored a total of nine runs in their past six games, but thanks to s...
RHP Zac Gallen remains confident in D-backs as they struggle in Cincinnati
Zac Gallen believes the Arizona Diamondbacks still have what it takes to get back to the World Series this season.,Gallen is set to take the mound on Sunday afternoon against the host Cincinnati Reds in the finale of their three-game series.,Arizona came into the series riding a four-game winning st...
Fast starts for 4 teams as Group Stage 2 opens at Austin Major
Four teams got off to 2-0 starts when Group Stage 2 began on Saturday at the BLAST.tv Austin Major in Texas.,FaZe Clan, paiN Gaming, Virtus.pro and Legacy won their first-round matches and Round 2 high matches.,The $1.25 million Counter-Strike: Global Offensive event, which began with 32 teams, feat...
Orioles stay hot, power up to rally past Athletics
Ramon Laureano homered and had three hits and three RBIs and Colton Cowser launched a long blast to help the Baltimore Orioles post a 7-4 victory over the Athletics on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,Gunnar Henderson reached base four times on three singles and a hit-by-pitch for the Oriol...
Austin FC blank Rapids, halt lengthy winless streak
Mikkel Desler's first MLS goal and five saves by Brad Stuver helped Austin FC end an eight-match winless streak with a 2-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids in Commerce City, Colo., on Saturday.,Desler scored in the sixth minute and an own goal by Colorado's Rafael Navarro in the 66th doubled the sco...
Reds put on offensive show to rout Diamondbacks
Christian Encarnacion-Strand hit a three-run homer in the five-run first inning and Gavin Lux blasted a grand slam in the eight-run fourth to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 13-1 win against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks in the second game of their three-game series on Saturday afternoon.,Tyler St...
Jacob deGrom excels as Rangers blank Nationals
Jacob deGrom pitched seven strong innings, Marcus Semien had two hits and drove in three runs and the Texas Rangers beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 on Saturday.,The 36-year-old deGrom (6-2) allowed two hits and didn't walk a batter while striking out eight. He has allowed two runs or less in ten c...
Report: Giants trade RHP Justin Garza to Mets
The New York Mets acquired right-hander Justin Garza from the San Francisco Giants on Saturday for cash considerations, the New York Post reported.,Garza, 31, has appeared in 38 total MLB games over two separate seasons. In 2021, he went 2-1 with a 4.71 ERA in 21 games as a member of the Cleveland G...
Stewart Friesen wins thrilling triple-OT Truck Series race in Michigan
Stewart Friesen hoisted his first trophy of the season in Saturday afternoon's triple overtime DQS Solutions & Staffing 250 at Michigan International Speedway - a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race that didn't want to end, ultimately featuring 24 extra laps.,The victory snapped a 72-race winless str...
Marina Mabrey, Sun look to topple struggling Mystics
The Connecticut Sun will vie for their third win in four outings following a 0-5 start in Sunday's showdown against the host Washington Mystics.,Connecticut (2-6) comes in off an 84-76 win on Friday over Atlanta.,Marina Mabrey scored 34 points and Tina Charles added 19 for the Sun, who won despite s...
WR Chris Conley retires from NFL to attend film school
Wide receiver Chris Conley is retiring from the NFL after 10 seasons to pursue a career as a filmmaker. ,Conley's second act will begin by attending film school at his alma mater Georgia, his agent Jonathan Perzley told NFL Network on Saturday.,Conley appeared in 132 games (65 starts) with five team...
A's host Orioles in search of rare third consecutive win
The Athletics will arrive at the ballpark Saturday night boasting consecutive victories for the first time since early May.,Then they'll look for their first three-game winning streak since April 30-May 2 when they face the Baltimore Orioles at West Sacramento, Calif.,After losing 20 of 21 games, th...
MLB Best Bets for Saturday, June 7: Top Picks and Totals to Target
Looking for the best MLB bets today? Get expert picks and betting insights for Astros vs. Guardians, Padres vs. Brewers, and Orioles vs. Athletics on Saturday, June 7....
Struggling offenses seek a breakthrough as Rangers, Nationals meet
Despite a string of lackluster offensive performances, the Washington Nationals have a chance to post a series victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Saturday afternoon.,Following Washington's 2-0 win in the series opener on Friday night, the club has only nine runs since the calendar turned to ...
Mason Miller's five-out save caps Athletics' win over Orioles
Jacob Wilson recorded three hits and two RBIs, Denzel Clarke made a spectacular catch and Mason Miller posted a five-out save to help the Athletics notch a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday at West Sacramento, Calif.,Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker each had two hits and one RBI to he...
Lynn Vision, Legacy, TYLOO final teams to reach Group Stage 2 at Austin
Lynn Vision Gaming, Legacy and TYLOO secured the final three berths into Group Stage 2 with victories at the BLAST.tv Austin Major on Friday in Texas.,In the fifth and final round of Group Stage 1, Lynn Vision knocked off NRG 2-0, Legacy defeated Wildcard by the same score and TYLOO came from behind...
Marina Mabrey nets 34 in Sun's first 2025 home victory
Marina Mabrey poured in 34 points and the Connecticut Sun picked up a much-needed outcome by defeating the Atlanta Dream 84-76 on Friday night at Uncasville, Conn.,Tina Charles contributed 19 points and Bria Hartley racked up 11 points for the Sun (2-6), who were 48-point losers to New York in their...