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Storm have big plans for top picks going into matchup with Aces
The Seattle Storm got a brief glimpse of their future frontcourt Saturday, and it was promising.,Dominique Malonga and Awa Fam, Seattle's first selections in the past two WNBA drafts, shared the court for the first time in an 88-68 loss at Minnesota.,The duo, which will likely get more playing time ...
Liberty continue to navigate Sabrina Ionescu absence, visit Sun next
The New York Liberty were in dire straits Saturday before finding a way to keep their winning streak going and survive the absence of Sabrina Ionescu.,The Liberty hope to encounter less stress Monday night as they head to Uncasville, Conn. and visit the Connecticut Sun.,New York (7-4) is 2-0 in its ...
Fever, Mystics aim to correct recent foul troubles
The Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics both had problems with fouls in their respective losses Saturday.,Whichever team does a better job in that department Monday night should have a better chance of winning as the Fever and Mystics square off in Washington.,The Fever (5-5) shot just 15 free thro...
Knicks bring NBA Finals home to an eager city for Game 3 vs. Spurs
NEW YORK -- The New York Knicks being on the verge of an NBA title only feels unprecedented to the legions of fans who weren't born the last time it happened in 1973.,But the task in front of the San Antonio Spurs -- winning the title after losing the first two games at home -- really has never been...
Braves break through with pinch-hit double, finish sweep of Pirates
Michael Harris II delivered a bases-loaded pinch-hit double in the seventh inning to drive in three runs, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday and a sweep of their three-game series.,Atlanta earned its third sweep of the season and its first sweep of...
Alexander Zverev has grand moment by winning French Open
Germany's Alexander Zverev can finally call himself a Grand Slam champion after winning the French Open title Sunday with a 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli at Paris.,Zverev had 24 career ATP titles and a gold medal at the 2021 Olympics at Japan, but he had been 0-3 in...
Phillies' Don Mattingly to serve on NL staff at All-Star Game
Just five weeks after returning to a managerial role, the Philadelphia Phillies' Don Mattingly is going to the All-Star Game as a member of the coaching staff for National League manager Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers, USA Today reported Sunday.,St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol als...
Five NFL Coordinators Facing The Most Pressure Entering The 2026 Season
Several NFL teams enter 2026 with Super Bowl aspirations, placing enormous pressure on a handful of new coordinators to deliver results....
Oilers' Connor McDavid wins Ted Lindsay Award for 5th time
Edmonton Oilers superstar captain Connor McDavid became the second player in NHL history to win the Ted Lindsay Award five times on Sunday.,McDavid joined Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky in winning the award presented annually to "the most outstanding player in the NHL," as voted by the members of the N...
Report: Leafs to interview Joe Pavelski in coach search
The Toronto Maple Leafs plan to interview former NHL center Joe Pavelski for their head coaching vacancy, Sportsnet reported on Sunday.,Pavelski, 41, retired after the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with 1,068 points (476 goals, 592 assists) in 1,332 games with the San Jose Sharks (2006-19) and Dallas St...
Giants to end grueling road trip with finale against Cubs
An exhausting trip that has included 15- and 13-run wins but also a pair of walk-off losses will end with a night game more than 2,000 miles from home when the San Francisco Giants wrap up a three-game set Sunday against the Chicago Cubs.,The series has featured polar-opposite games that have result...
Losing skid behind them, Padres push for series win vs. Mets
It wasn't like the San Diego Padres started knocking down the walls at their home ballpark Saturday night. Their five hits were pretty much on par with their paltry production lately.,But one of them was a two-run homer by Freddy Fermin, breaking an 0-for-30 skid and enabling the Padres to snap a si...
After stellar victory, Brewers strive to sweep Rockies
Milwaukee used five solo homers and Jacob Misiorowski's pitching to beat Colorado 7-1 on Saturday night, and the Brewers will try for a sweep in the three-game series when the teams play in Denver on Sunday afternoon.,The Rockies will send Kyle Freeland (1-6, 8.06 ERA) to the mound against Milwaukee...
Nationals enjoying Diamondbacks' hospitality, pursue series sweep
The Washington Nationals do not need their home field to feel right at home.,The Nationals have 21 road wins -- only the Atlanta Braves have more with 23 -- and will look to finish a three-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Sunday.,"I know we are playing really well on the road, bu...
Dominant Dodgers eye season sweep of awful Angels
The Los Angeles Dodgers scored nine runs in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday and still are not likely to have any sympathy for their opponent entering Sunday afternoon's season finale between the Southern California clubs at Dodger Stadium. ,The Dodgers are one victory awa...
After dominant victory, Brewers strive to sweep Rockies
Milwaukee used five solo homers and Jacob Misiorowski's pitching to beat Colorado 7-1 on Saturday night, and the Brewers will try for a sweep in the three-game series when the teams play in Denver on Sunday afternoon.,The Rockies will send Kyle Freeland (1-6, 8.06 ERA) to the mound against Milwaukee...
Youth vs. experience on tap as Guardians take on Rangers
Even though the Cleveland Guardians' roster is loaded with young players, manager Stephen Vogt said he sees a confident, hard-working club leading the American League Central.,"This group of guys believe we are going to win day-in and day-out," Vogt said. "They show up to work to accomplish that.",T...
Reeling Reds turn to returning Rhett Lowder in finale vs. Cards
The Cincinnati Reds hope the return of one of their young, talented pitchers will help turn around their fortunes and salvage the finale of their three-game series against the host St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday afternoon.,After missing the past month due to weakness in his right shoulder, right-hand...
Royals ride late uprising into series finale vs. Twins
The struggling Kansas City Royals have a chance on Sunday to put together back-to-back series victories.,"I've got a lot of confidence in these guys, top to bottom," said Royals reliever Alex Lange, who earned the save on Saturday in a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. "It's a lot of fun to watch th...
Yordan Alvarez doing damage as Astros go for sweep of A's
With nine-time All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve back in the fold and just one position player of note -- catcher Yainer Diaz -- yet to return from a stint on the injured list, it's easy to understand how the conversation turned to the Houston Astros' depth, particularly given how well they have p...