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Phillies belt three homers, cruise past Nationals
Kyle Schwarber hit a three-run home run and J.T. Realmuto and Max Kepler socked solo shots as the Philadelphia Phillies won their fourth straight game, beating the visiting Washington Nationals 7-2 on Wednesday.,Realmuto, Bryson Stott and Johan Rojas each had two hits for Philadelphia in support of ...

Jack Draper dismantles Tommy Paul to reach Madrid Open quarters
Fifth-seeded Jack Draper of Great Britain cruised past No. 11 Tommy Paul of the United States 6-2, 6-2, on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open. ,Draper had four aces on the clay court and won 86 percent of his first-serve points while limiting the American to zero aces and just 5...

CJ Cup Byron Nelson holds special place in heart of Scottie Scheffler
Scottie Scheffler holds fond memories of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, and for good reason.,Scheffler, the World's No. 1 golfer, made his debut on the PGA Tour at this event while at the tender age of 17.,Now 28, Scheffler is seeking his first win of the season when he returns to the tournament in McKinn...

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...
Top MLB Players Underperforming Early in the 2025 Season
These 11 MLB stars are off to disappointing starts in 2025. Due to big contracts, cold bats, and shaky arms, these MLB players need to turn it around fast....

Reports: Eagles exercise option for DT Jordan Davis
The Philadelphia Eagles are exercising the fifth-year option for defensive tackle Jordan Davis, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Davis, the 13th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, will earn a guaranteed $12.9 million in 2026.,Davis, 25, has started every game over the past two seasons for Phila...

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...

Report: Jags won't pick up option for LB Devin Lloyd
The Jacksonville Jaguars are declining the fifth-year option for linebacker Devin Lloyd, ESPN reported Wednesday.,Lloyd, 26, would have been due a guaranteed $14.571 million in 2026 had the Jaguars picked up his option.,Instead, the 27th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft will hit the free agent market afte...

Falcons pick up fifth-year option for WR Drake London
The Atlanta Falcons exercised their fifth-year option for wide receiver Drake London on Wednesday.,London, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, will earn a guaranteed $16.817 million in 2026.,London set career highs across the board with 100 catches for 1,271 yards and nine touchdowns last ...

Rangers hope to continue scoring in bunches while hosting Athletics
The Texas Rangers have finally broken out of a prolonged scoring slump and will attempt to keep that momentum going when they square off against the Athletics on Wednesday in the third contest of a four-game series in Arlington, Texas., ,It will be a battle of high-profile starters as the Athletics ...

After zany finish, Phillies brace for rematch vs. Nationals
The Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals played a back-and-forth thriller in the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday. ,The teams hope to deliver a similarly compelling story -- and earn a victory -- when they reconvene Wednesday in Philadelphia.,The Phillies captured their third strai...

Celtics advance in five thanks to second-half thrashing of Magic
Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 35 points to help the Boston Celtics clinch their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with a 120-89 Game 5 victory on Tuesday night over the visiting Orlando Magic.,Tatum was 10 of 16 from the field and made all 11 of his free-throw attempts while adding eig...

Rangers' bats break out in 15-2 rout of Athletics
Adolis Garcia and Wyatt Langford both had a three-RBI double in the sixth inning as the Texas Rangers broke out of their scoring slump in a huge way in a 15-2 win over the Athletics on Tuesday in the second of a four-game American League West series in Arlington, Texas., ,The collective sigh that wa...

Wild pitch gives Phillies comeback win over Nationals
Bryson Stott sprinted home on a wild pitch to give the Philadelphia Phillies a chaotic 7-6 win over the visiting Washington Nationals on Tuesday.,Washington's Nathaniel Lowe hit a go-ahead three-run homer against Orion Kerkering (3-1) with two outs and two strikes in the top of the ninth to put the ...

Hawaii sports betting bill for 2025 dies in state legislature
Online sports betting in Hawaii will have to wait after a push to legalize it petered out in the state legislature.,Friday was the final working day of the legislature's session, and Rep Daniel Holt's bill that sought to bring online sports betting to Hawaii stalled out in a committee.,"We just have...
MLB Over/Under Best Bet: Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies, April 29th
April 29th's top MLB betting pick is a run total betting prediction for Tuesday night's Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies game...

Chiefs pick up options for Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis
The Kansas City Chiefs are picking up the options for 2022 first-round picks Trent McDuffie and George Karlaftis, ESPN reported Tuesday.,McDuffie, 24, was drafted 21st overall and now is in line to earn $13.632 million in 2026. The All-Pro cornerback has started 43 games, recording two interceptions...

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...

Giannis Antetokounmpo Next Team Odds: Greek Freak Brooklyn bound?
Damian Lillard's devastating Achilles injury could have long-lasting implications that impact the Milwaukee Bucks far beyond what looks like another first-round exit from the NBA Playoffs.,It could also usher in the departure of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.,The 34-year-old Lillard, who suffered ...

NBA mulling All-Star Game change: USA vs. World
The NBA is considering changing the format of the 2026 All-Star Game in Los Angeles to an international competition.,Commissioner Adam Silver said last month that the league was going "back to the drawing board" following its unpopular three-game mini-tournament at the 2025 All-Star Game.,On Monday,...