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Bucks home to face Pacers, vow to 'take care of business'
After the Milwaukee Bucks fell into a 2-0 hole during their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, Doc Rivers exuded confidence in his team with a reminder it has not played at home yet.,"I look at it as a long series (and) we haven't played a home game," the Bucks...
Travis Hunter locked No. 2? Sportsbooks react to late NFL draft rumors
About the only thing that appears certain in the hours leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft is that Miami quarterback Cam Ward will go No. 1 overall to Tennessee.,Everything beyond that remains in flux, leaving sportsbooks adjusting odds based off breaking news and reports of teams interested in moving ...
St. Louis City acquire Xande Silva from Atlanta United
St. Louis City SC acquired Portuguese winger Xande Silva from Atlanta United on Wednesday night.,Atlanta United will receive a guaranteed $100,000 in 2025 general allocation money, plus up to $150,000 in 2026 GAM based on incentives.,Silva, 28, has four goals and four assists in 40 MLS matches (27 s...
With lingering health questions, Celtics take series lead to Orlando
The Boston Celtics will find themselves balancing the short- and long-term effects of going all-out for a series sweep when they attempt to get a third straight win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night as the Eastern Conference first-round series moves to Florida.,The Celtics logged relatively eas...
Canadiens look to solve Logan Thompson, Capitals
The Montreal Canadiens will need production from their top players to climb back into their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Washington Capitals.,The Capitals hold a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series heading into Game 3 on Friday in Montreal.,Canadiens forward Patrik Laine did no...
Phillies limp into weekend series vs. red-hot Cubs
The Philadelphia Phillies will drag a four-game losing streak into the opener of a three-game road series against the Chicago Cubs on Friday afternoon.,Ending the early-season slump won't be easy against the hottest-hitting team in the major leagues.,Philadelphia surrendered two runs in the bottom o...
Mavs coach Jason Kidd buys stake in EPL Everton club
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has joined the ownership group of Everton Football Club of the Premier League.,The club did not disclose Kidd's financial stake in Roundhouse Capital Holdings, which is part of The Friedkin Group. Friedkin took over ownership of Everton in December.,"I'm honore...
CF Montreal acquire Olger Escobar's priority rights
CF Montreal acquired midfielder Olger Escobar's homegrown priority rights from the New England Revolution on Thursday.,The Revs receive $125,000 in 2025 general allocation money and up to an additional $50,000 if certain conditions are met. New England also retained a percentage of the Massachusetts...
Churchill Downs abandons $1B renovation due to tariff-fueled uncertainty
A large-scale renovation project at Churchill Downs intended to be unveiled by the 2028 Kentucky Derby has been gated in the paddock due to implemented tariffs and related economic uncertainty.,When and if the nearly $1 billion planned renovations announced only two months ago could resume is depend...
A's meet Rangers, seek elusive home-series win
The Athletics have yet to win a series in three tries in their temporary home in West Sacramento, Calif. ,They'll try to change that Thursday night when they face the American League West-leading Texas Rangers in the rubber match of their three-game series.,Jacob deGrom (0-1, 3.32 ERA) will try for ...
Rays look to keep Corbin Carroll, Diamondbacks in check
The Tampa Bay Rays found a way to win Wednesday, and that was enough for them.,The Rays committed a base-running miscue and a throwing error in an eventful 11th inning, but when it was over, they had an 7-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.,Tampa Bay will vie for a series win over Ar...
Angels continue quest for offense in series finale vs. Pirates
Los Angeles manager Ron Washington will look for ways to spark his team's offense when the Angels host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the finale of a three-game series Thursday night in Anaheim, Calif. ,Following their 3-0 loss to the Pirates on Wednesday, the Angels have just 19 runs in their past nine ...
Orioles bid for better showing in series finale vs. Nationals
Even when things go well for the Baltimore Orioles, they're left wondering why more didn't go better.,That means the team is still trying to break out of the early doldrums. ,They'll have another chance on Thursday evening when they visit the Washington Nationals.,The Nationals will aim for a three-...
Royals enter DH vs. Rockies seeking offensive breakout
Cole Ragans will look to rebound from his worst start of the season when the Kansas City Royals host the Colorado Rockies in a opener of a doubleheader on Thursday.,The teams' scheduled Wednesday game was postponed due to rain, necessitating the twin bill.,Ragans (1-1, 3.58 ERA) gave up season worst...
Giants look to shut down Brewers, seal series win
Two teams that demonstrated their strengths to one another over three nights hope to close out a four-game series on a winning note when the defensive-minded San Francisco Giants host the offensively charged Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday afternoon.,Pitching and defense were the keys for the second t...
Twins' aims: sweep of White Sox, first 3-game win streak
Trevor Larnach has rediscovered his power stroke.,The Minnesota Twins hope they have rediscovered their production at the plate, too.,The Twins will go for a three-game sweep when they face the Chicago White Sox on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis. Minnesota is aiming for its first three-game winni...
Red Sox send Garrett Crochet to mound, eye series win over M's
The Boston Red Sox will turn the ball over to new ace Garrett Crochet with another series victory on the line when they meet the visiting Seattle Mariners on Thursday afternoon.,Crochet (2-1, 1.13 ERA) has performed like the top-of-the-line pitcher that Boston envisioned, allowing a total of two ear...
Stars prevail in OT to spoil Gabriel Landeskog's return for Avs
Tyler Seguin scored 5:31 into overtime, and the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in Denver on Wednesday night to steal home ice back in their Western Conference quarterfinal series.,Jamie Benn also scored and Jake Oettinger turned away 27 shots for Dallas, which leads the series 2-1.,Gam...
Stars prevail in OT to spoil Gabriel Landeskog's return for Avalanche
Tyler Seguin scored 5:31 into overtime, and the Dallas Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in Denver on Wednesday night to steal home ice back in their Western Conference Quarterfinal series.,Jamie Benn also scored and Jake Oettinger turned away 27 shots for Dallas, which leads the series 2-1.,Gam...
Judge gives parties 14 days to alter House v. NCAA antitrust terms
A proposed settlement in a landmark NCAA antitrust class-action case needs more work to reach the finish line, a federal court judge in California ruled on Wednesday.,Claudia Wilken gave the sides 14 days to make changes, or else she would reject the settlement.,Wilken, of the Northern District of C...