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Knicks-Spurs scores NBA Finals' highest ratings in 28 years
With an average of 20.6 million views, per Nielsen, this month's NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs was the most-watched finals since 1998.,The Knicks' 94-90 title-clinching Game 5 victory on Saturday night drew an average of 24.5 million viewers on ESPN and ABC, the mo...
Scottie Scheffler: Slam neither ‘motivating factor’ nor distraction at US Open
Scottie Scheffler has made it known by now that specific achievements don't motivate him. So it makes sense he would say the same about the possibility of completing the career Grand Slam this week.,At a press conference Tuesday ahead of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island, th...
Mystics look to turn around road woes vs. struggling Sun
The Washington Mystics aim to halt their recent woes away from home on Wednesday when they continue their three-game road trip against the slumping Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Conn.,The Mystics (5-7, 2-3 Commissioner's Cup) fell for the fourth time in their last five games away from the nation's ...
USMNT's Christian Pulisic (calf) trains solo, remains 'day to day'
U.S. men's national team star Christian Pulisic once again worked off to the side during the open portion of the team's Tuesday's practice and remains day-to-day with a left calf injury ahead of Friday's second game of Group D play against Australia in Seattle.,Pulisic, who recorded an assist and wa...
England seek to exorcise demons in World Cup opener vs. Croatia
England will launch their bid to end a 60-year World Cup title drought on Wednesday when they open Group L play in Arlington, Texas, against a veteran Croatian group looking to run it back one more time.,England's German manager Thomas Tuchel surprised many when his 26-man squad left off players lik...
Report: Garrick Higgo not at U.S. Open, but fired caddie is
Just as he infamously missed his tee time at last month's PGA Championship, Garrick Higgo missed out on the opportunity to compete at this week's U.S. Open.,However, his former caddie Austin Gaugert, who was at the first tee on time, will be in attendance at this week's major at Shinnecock Hills Gol...
US Open: JJ Spaun, Scottie Scheffler paired for first two rounds
The 126th edition of the U.S. Open returns to Shinnecock Hills in Southhampton, N.Y., for the sixth time on Thursday -- and the first since 2018.,Brooks Koepka successfully defended his title that year, and he will look to overcome a competitive field and a hand injury to boot this time around.,Worl...
MLB Best Bets Today: Two First Five Innings Plays For Tuesday’s Card
Looking for MLB picks today? Check out two first five innings bets featuring the Athletics and Angels on Tuesday’s card....
Nick Kurtz, A's flexing muscles ahead of rematch vs. Pirates
Nick Kurtz looks to continue his personal power-fest when the rampaging Athletics oppose the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,Kurtz had two homers and five RBIs in Monday's series-opening 11-2 victory over Pittsburgh and leads the majors with eight blasts in June. Overa...
Kyle Whittingham Could Finally Win A National Title At Michigan
Kyle Whittingham built Utah into a powerhouse. Now Michigan may give him the opportunity to win the national championship that eluded him for decades....
Nationals, facing Royals, chase 4th consecutive series victory
The Washington Nationals can secure their fourth straight series win when they host the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.,The Nationals beat the Royals 7-3 on Monday night in the opener of a three-game set. Washington has won three consecutive games and seven of its past 10. At 38-35, the Nationals are...
Athletics continue offensive surge with demolition of Pirates
Nick Kurtz smacked two homers and knocked in five runs while Jeff McNeil had one blast and drove in four to help the Athletics roll to an 11-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday in West Sacramento, Calif.,Kurtz and McNeil each had three hits as the Athletics won for the sixth time in the ...
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter NFL's supplemental draft
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL's supplemental draft, the school announced on Monday, ending a growing legal drama surrounding his college eligibility.,Sorsby had until June 22 to decide whether to apply for the supplemental draft, which the league opens for players who mis...
Reports: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter supplemental draft
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL supplemental draft, multiple reports said Monday, which may put an end to a growing legal drama surrounding his college eligibility.,Sorsby had until June 22 to decide whether to apply for the supplemental draft, which the league opens for pl...
Nationals ride 5-run 5th inning to take down Royals
Dylan Crews' three-run homer capped a five-run fifth inning and the Nationals beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 Monday night in Washington.,Trailing 3-2, Washington loaded the bases with no outs when Keibert Ruiz and Nasim Nunez singled, and James Wood walked. Luis Garcia Jr. lined a single to left, s...
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk criticizes World Cup water breaks
FIFA's installation of mandatory hydration breaks at every World Cup match hasn't been as controversy-free as the organization might have hoped. On Monday, Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk offered his honest assessment, and it was less than positive.,"Hydration breaks are interesting," van Dijk s...
WTA roundup: Diana Shnaider falls in Berlin opener
Czech qualifier Nikola Bartunkova knocked off No. 9 seed Diana Shnaider of Russia 6-2, 6-7 (2), 6-3 in a back-and-forth first-round match at the Berlin Tennis Open on Monday.,Bartunkova fell behind 3-0 in the second set, rallied for a 5-4 lead and served for the match before Shnaider saved double ma...
Banged-up Mariners expecting star Cal Raleigh's return for series against Orioles
It would appear Cal Raleigh is ready to return.,Seattle's record-breaking catcher hit five home runs in his first four rehabilitation games with Triple-A Tacoma (Wash.) and could be activated from the injured list Tuesday, when the Mariners open a three-game series with the visiting Baltimore Oriole...
MLB suspends Padres RHP Ron Marinaccio 3 games for intentional HBP
San Diego Padres right-hander Ron Marinaccio was suspended three games and fined an undisclosed amount on Monday for what Major League Baseball called intentionally hitting the Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson with a pitch.,Marinaccio filed an appeal on the suspension, which would have started wi...
Lionel Messi eyes history as Argentina begin Cup defense vs. Algeria
Lionel Messi has very little left to prove in his career, but the iconic Argentine forward gearing up for another World Cup is like Tom Brady running it back for three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.,There are records within reach, and then there is the unending desire for competition.,Messi ...