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Giants look to remain unbeaten in Robbie Ray starts
The San Francisco Giants have every reason to smile when left-hander Robbie Ray trots onto the field.,After all, they've won all seven of Ray's starts this season.,The Giants hope that trend continues on Wednesday afternoon when they play the rubber match of their three-game series against the host ...
Sonny Gray looking to bounce back against Pirates
Coming off his first loss and worst outing of the season, veteran right-hander Sonny Gray will try to keep the St. Louis Cardinals' recent roll going when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday afternoon.,The Cardinals are aiming for a three-game sweep and looking to extend their season-high ...
Guardians hope to keep bats hot in series finale with Nats
Carlos Santana and Daniel Schneemann are providing quite the power surge for the Cleveland Guardians.,The duo looks to remain hot on Wednesday afternoon as the Guardians and host Washington Nationals play the rubber match of their three-game series.,Santana continues to pay dividends after signing a...
Warriors lose Stephen Curry, still beat Timberwolves in Game 1
Buddy Hield scored 24 points as the Golden State Warriors held on for a 99-88 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series on Tuesday night in Minneapolis, despite losing star Stephen Curry to injury.,Jimmy Butler notched a double-double with 20 points ...
Tyrese Haliburton drains winning 3 as Pacers finish off comeback vs. Cavs
Tyrese Haliburton grabbed his own missed free throw and buried a 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining, giving the visiting Indiana Pacers a 120-119 win over the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, taking a commanding lead in the series Tuesday night.,The ...
Stephen Curry leaves playoff game injured, will not return
Golden State guard Stephen Curry was ruled out for the rest of the Warriors' game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night after straining his left hamstring, the team announced.,Curry sustained the injury in the second quarter of the series-opening game of this Western Conference semifin...
Braves stage comeback, nip Reds in 10 innings
Marcell Ozuna singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 2-1 win over the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday.,With runners on first and second, Ozuna lined a single to left field off reliever Lyon Richardson (0-1), who had been recalled from Triple-A ...
Tyrese Haliburton drains winning 3 as Pacers finish off Game 2 comeback vs. Cavs
Tyrese Haliburton grabbed his own missed free throw and buried a 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining, giving the visiting Indiana Pacers a 120-119 win over the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, taking a commanding lead in the series Tuesday night.,The ...
Rockies, Tigers try to open series after rain provides 2nd day off
The Colorado Rockies and Detroit Tigers had a scheduled day off before starting their three-game series in Denver on Tuesday. Heavy rain turned it into a two-day break.,The opener of the three-game set was postponed due to rain and will be made up Thursday as part of a traditional doubleheader, whic...
Caitlin Clark still must-watch TV during preseason
It was a game that didn't count and still the remote controls were flipping over to watch Caitlin Clark.,Sunday's WNBA preseason game that featured Clark's return to Iowa was a big hit on ESPN. The contest between Clark's Indiana Fever and the Brazil women's national team drew 1.3 million viewers, m...
Cavs sit Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, De'Andre Hunter vs. Pacers
Cleveland Cavaliers All-Stars Evan Mobley and Darius Garland and reserve De'Andre Hunter have been ruled out for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the visiting Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.,All three were listed as questionable for the second of the best-of-seven series....
Maple Leafs pledge to play Game 2 'the right way' vs. Panthers
The Toronto Maple Leafs are focused on what lies ahead, not retribution, as they get set to host the Florida Panthers on Wednesday in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference second-round series.,Starting goaltender Anthony Stolarz left Game 1 on Monday midway through the second period. He took an elbow t...
More drama expected as Jets, Stars clash in Game 1
After a couple days to soak in their stunning-yet-similar comebacks in the first-round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, it's back to business for the Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars on Wednesday night.,That's when the Jets are scheduled to host the Stars in Game 1 of their best-of-seven, second-round ser...
New Haven transitions to D1, joins Northeast Conference
The University of New Haven accepted an invitation to join the Northeast Conference on July 1 and will begin transitioning from Division II to Division I.,"We are thrilled to welcome the University of New Haven to the Northeast Conference family," NEC commissioner Noreen Morris said in a statement T...
Nuggets strut into Game 2 as Thunder chase brighter days
The Oklahoma City Thunder have shown resilience all season.,The Thunder dropped back-to-back games just twice in the regular season, and the top seed in the Western Conference playoffs never lost more than two contests consecutively.,And yet Oklahoma City faces the visiting Denver Nuggets on Wednesd...
Trainer listens to Derby winner Sovereignty, opts to skip Preakness
Preakness Stakes officials confirmed on Tuesday that Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not compete in the second leg of the Triple Crown.,"We received a call today from trainer Bill Mott that Sovereignty will not be competing in the Preakness," said Mike Rogers, executive vice president of 1/ST...
Mariners claim Leody Taveras off waivers, reinstate Dylan Moore
The Seattle Mariners claimed outfielder Leody Taveras off waivers from the American League West rival Texas Rangers on Tuesday.,The Mariners also reinstated utility player Dylan Moore from the 10-day injured list, optioned utility player Samad Taylor to Triple-A Tacoma and designated right-hander Lu...
Mikaela Shiffrin joins NWSL Denver's ownership group
Skiing star and Colorado native Mikaela Shiffrin has joined the ownership group of Denver's expansion team in the National Women's Soccer League.,"I'm beyond thrilled to join the ownership group of Denver NWSL and support something so meaningful in the community I call home," Shiffrin, 30, said in a...
Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty to skip Preakness
Preakness Stakes officials confirmed on Tuesday that Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty will not compete in the second leg of the Triple Crown.,"We received a call today from trainer Bill Mott that Sovereignty will not be competing in the Preakness," said Mike Rogers, executive vice president of 1/ST...
Golf Glance: PGA Tour hits iconic venue; LPGA tackles Liberty National
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: The CJ Cup Byron Nelson (Scottie Scheffler),THIS WEEK: Truist Championship, Philadelphia, May 8-11,Course: The Philadelphia Cricket Club, Wissahickon (Par 7...