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Report: MLB investigating INF David Fletcher for gambling
Major League Baseball opened an investigation Monday to look into allegations that former Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher placed bets through an illegal bookie, ESPN reported.,Fletcher reportedly wagered through Matthew Bowyer, the same Southern California bookmaker who took bets from Ip...
Ex-UFC rivals Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen to box in Brazil
Former UFC fighters Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen will renew their rivalry in the boxing ring next month.,The 216-pound bout will consist of five two-minute rounds on June 15 in Sao Paulo in Silva's native Brazil.,Both men announced the fight on social media. ,Silva, now 49, is a UFC Hall of Famer...
Jags coach on Trevor Lawrence extension: Sooner the better
Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson said Monday that talks on a long-term contract extension for franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence are ongoing, adding "hopefully it gets done" sooner rather than later.,Lawrence is set to play this season for $5.6 million and the Jags picked up his fifth-yea...
Report: Canucks F Brock Boeser (blood clot) out for playoffs
Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser will miss the rest of the postseason after developing a blood clot in his leg, Sportsnet reported Monday.,The Canucks' leading goal-scorer is unavailable for Game 7 of their second-round series against the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Monday night, per the repor...
Coming off strong week, Marlins prepare to face Brewers
One of the best teams in the National League takes on the worst when the Milwaukee Brewers visit the Miami Marlins to open a three-game series on Monday night.,While both teams are coming off losses, the cellar-dwelling Marlins are riding short-term momentum, having taken two of three from the visit...
Padres hope to make another statement on road vs. Braves
The San Diego Padres will try to win a road series against the Atlanta Braves for the fourth straight year when the two clubs complete a four-game series with a doubleheader on Monday.,San Diego has won the first two games of the series, prevailing 3-1 on Friday and 9-1 on Sunday. It took three game...
Padres hope to make another statement on road vs. Braves
The San Diego Padres will try to win a road series against the Atlanta Braves for the fourth straight year when the two clubs complete a four-game series with a doubleheader on Monday.,San Diego has won the first two games of the series, prevailing 3-1 on Friday and 9-1 on Sunday. It took three game...
Jays' Jose Berrios eyes another strong start vs. White Sox
Chicago White Sox right-hander Erick Fedde will try to extend his 13-inning scoreless streak on Monday afternoon in the opener of a three-game series against the host Toronto Blue Jays.,The scoreless string has come over the past two starts in which Fedde (4-0, 2.60 ERA) has held hitters to a .192 b...
Wolves rally from down 20, oust Nuggets in Game 7
Karl-Anthony Towns had 23 points and 12 rebounds and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 20-point, third-quarter deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets 98-90 on Sunday night in Game 7 of a Western Conference semifinal series. ,Minnesota is headed to the Western Conference finals for the first...
Down 20 in Game 7, Wolves oust Nuggets to reach Western finals
Karl-Anthony Towns had 23 points and 11 rebounds and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 20-point, third-quarter deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets 98-90 in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday night.,Minnesota advances to the Western Conference finals for the first time ...
Yu Darvish earns 200th pro win as Padres pound Braves
Yu Darvish pitched seven shutout innings, extending his scoreless streak to 25 innings, and earned his 200th professional victory on Sunday as the visiting San Diego Padres hammered the Atlanta Braves 9-1.,It was the 107th win in the major leagues for Darvish, who won 93 times in Japan. Hiroki Hurod...
Liberty shoot for 4-0 start, take on Jewell Loyd, Storm
Jonquel Jones had a message for New York Liberty fans before Saturday's home opener against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.,"This season is our season," she said as a sellout crowd roared.,And New York gave nearly 18,000 fans no reason to think otherwise with a 91-80 victory.,The Liberty will t...
Caitlin Clark still seeking first WNBA win as Fever, Sun meet
Think of the Indiana Fever, and Caitlin Clark comes to mind. ,But the No. 1 overall pick in last month's WNBA draft is still seeking her first win with the Fever, who are set to face the Connecticut Sun on Monday night in Indianapolis. ,Indiana (0-3) is off to a rough start, with Clark averaging a t...
Xander Schauffele birdies 18th, wins PGA Championship for first major
Xander Schauffele birdied the 72nd hole to break a late tie with Bryson DeChambeau and win the PGA Championship for his first career major championship on Sunday at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky.,Schauffele, 30, posted a final-round, 6-under 65 to finish the week 21-under 263 and beat a charg...
Former All-Pro RB David Johnson announces retirement
Running back David Johnson, who was named an All-Pro and Pro Bowler following a standout 2016 season, announced his retirement from the NFL Sunday.,On his Instagram page, Johnson said in part, "I'm looking forward to my next career path in life. I don't know exactly what that will be, but I hope it ...
Reports: Fanatics sues Marvin Harrison Jr.
Sports collectibles and apparel merchandiser Fanatics is suing wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., alleging breach of contract, multiple outlets reported.,The lawsuit was filed Saturday in New York Supreme Court against Harrison, who was selected No. 4 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in last month's...
Gen.G jolt Bilibili Gaming, win Mid-Season Invitational
Gen.G Esports recorded a 3-1 victory over Bilibili Gaming on Sunday in the grand final of the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational 2024 in Chengdu, China, earning $50,000 and automatic entry into the 2024 World Championship.,Gen.G started fast by posting a 38-minute win on blue and 39-minute vi...
Padres and Yu Darvish, with extra day of rest, meet Braves
San Diego's Yu Darvish will put his shutout streak on the line Sunday night -- on an extra day of rest -- when the visiting Padres face the Atlanta Braves in the second game of their four-game series.,Darvish's start was pushed back when Saturday's game was postponed because of heavy rain in the Atl...
On upswing after tough start, Rays eye sweep of Jays
The Tampa Bay Rays feel they are starting to play up to their own expectations as they go for a three-game sweep of the host Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon.,Tampa Bay overcame a 4-0 deficit Saturday in a 5-4 victory over Toronto that clinched the series. Jonny DeLuca's two-run home run in the...
Seeking sweep of Nats, Phillies turn to Aaron Nola
The Philadelphia Phillies, who own the majors' best record, go for a three-game sweep when they host the Washington Nationals on Sunday.,Philadelphia won for the fifth time in six games on Sunday by rallying for a dramatic 4-3 10-inning victory.,Aaron Nola (5-2, 3.10 ERA) goes for the Phillies on Su...