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Andy Murray to be honored with statue at Wimbledon
A statue to honor British tennis great Andy Murray is in the works with installation at the All England Club in London planned for 2027.,The club is the home of Wimbledon, which Murray won twice. When he won his first title in 2013, he became the first British man to be victorious there since Fred P...
Former LIV golfer James Piot making PGA Tour return
Former LIV Golf competitor James Piot will make PGA Tour history this week at the Rocket Classic.,A late addition Monday to the field at Michigan's Detroit Golf Club, he is the first former LIV player to receive a sponsor's exemption on the PGA Tour, according to Golf Digest.,Piot, 26, a native of F...
Blue Jackets' Nationwide Arena seeking $400M overhaul
The owner of Nationwide Arena, home to the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets, is seeking $400 million in upgrades.,In addition to repairs and renovations to the roof and HVAC system, the improvements sought by the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority include a new entrance, team store, concessi...
Reports: White Sox sign Noah Syndergaard to minors deal
The Chicago White Sox signed former All-Star pitcher Noah Syndergaard to a minor league deal, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,The 32-year-old right-hander last pitched in the majors with the Cleveland Guardians in 2023.,The Chicago Sun-Times reported that Syndergaard is at Chicago's spring traini...
Sceptres sign F Clair DeGeorge to one-year contract
The Toronto Sceptres have agreed to terms with forward Clair DeGeorge for the 2025-26 season, the PWHL team announced Monday.,The 26-year-old free agent from Alaska played for the Montreal Victoire in 2024-25 and recorded two assists in 26 regular-season games.,With Minnesota in the inaugural PWHL s...
Report: Knicks interview Wolves assistant Micah Nori
Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori is the third candidate to formally interview for the New York Knicks' vacant head coaching position, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Former NBA head coaches Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins previously met with the team about replacing fired head coach Tom Thibodeau, d...
NBA Eastern Conference Wide Open After Major Injuries
With Tyrese Haliburton, Jayson Tatum and Damian Lillard sidelined by Achilles injuries, the NBA’s Eastern Conference is up for grabs. The Cavaliers, Knicks and Magic have clear paths to the Finals in 2026....
Nationals' James Wood aims to make Padres regret trade
After trading with the Washington Nationals for Juan Soto in 2022, the San Diego Padres reached the National League Championship Series for the first time since their World Series appearance in 1998.,But they Padres paid a hefty price for Soto's considerable services, which lasted only 214 games. On...
Red Sox seek to clean up play in rematch vs. Angels
The Boston Red Sox will attempt to end a three-game losing streak Tuesday when they face the Los Angeles Angels in the second contest of a three-game series in Anaheim, Calif., ,Boston's sloppy play this season continued Monday during Los Angeles' 9-5 victory. The Red Sox made an error that put the ...
Out to knot set vs. Pirates, Brewers tab Freddy Peralta
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to veteran right-hander Freddy Peralta as they look to bounce back against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.,Peralta (7-4, 2.76 ERA) will be opposed by left-hander Andrew Heaney (3-6, 3.94).,The Pirates took the series opener 5-4 on Monday. Nick Gonzales had...
Can D-backs maintain momentum despite loss of Corbin Carroll?
With wins in four of their past five games, the Arizona Diamondbacks have rediscovered their stride entering Tuesday's visit to the Chicago White Sox.,But the news that came out after the 10-0 rout in the series opener is going to make maintaining that stride much more difficult.,Speaking with repor...
Cards try to keep chipping away at Cubs' lead in Central
The St. Louis Cardinals hope to tighten the National League Central race while facing the first-place Chicago Cubs seven times in a span of 14 days.,They will continue that quest Tuesday night when they host Chicago in the second game of a four-game series at Busch Stadium. The teams will play a thr...
Cal Raleigh, Mariners look to topple Twins again
Seattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh has grabbed the attention of baseball fans everywhere.,Raleigh also has captured the attention of opposing pitchers wherever he goes. He has astonished his teammates, as well, during a season in which he has belted 32 home runs in his first 76 games.,The majors' ...
In Mets debut, Frankie Montas out to turn tide vs. Braves
Frankie Montas will finally make his New York Mets debut Tuesday night.,The skidding Mets can only hope he's nearly as good upon his return as Ronald Acuna Jr. has been for the rival Atlanta Braves.,The clubs will meet Tuesday night in New York for the second game of a four-game series between the N...
Top prospect Chase Burns makes debut as Reds face Yankees
The Cincinnati Reds hope to get a glimpse of a future ace when they send their top pitching prospect to the mound against one of the best lineups in baseball.,Chase Burns, the No. 2 overall pick of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft last July, is being promoted to face the New York Yankees in the ...
O's look for Jackson Holliday to set tone vs. Rangers
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday will have another chance to bolster his credentials in Tuesday night's game against the visiting Texas Rangers.,He's coming off a tremendous display in the series opener when he was a triple shy of hitting for the cycle.,Holliday appears to be an ideal le...
Report: Celtics deal Jrue Holiday to Blazers for Anfernee Simons, picks
The Portland Trail Blazers are reacquiring two-time All-Star guard Jrue Holiday from the Celtics, sending guard Anfernee Simons and two future second-round draft picks to Boston in return, ESPN reported on Monday night. ,Holiday, 35, who will earn $32.4 million next season, is owed a total of approx...
Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. sues to void future earnings deal
San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. filed a lawsuit on Monday against Big League Advance (BLA), attempting to void a contract he signed as a teenage minor-leaguer that states he owes the company a share of his future earnings.,According to the suit, filed in San Diego County Superior Court, the...
Arizona's Corbin Carroll has chip fracture in wrist, will go on IL
After losing both corners of his infield to injury during Monday's 10-0 road win over the Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters after the game that star outfielder Corbin Carroll has a chip fracture in his left wrist.,Carroll, who is heading to the injured list...
Former San Jose State star Chandler Jones dies at 33
Former San Jose State standout wide receiver Chandler Jones, who holds school records for catches and receiving touchdowns, died over the weekend at 33, the school announced Monday.,According to MyNewsLA, Jones died in a traffic accident in Los Angeles involving a Toyota Rav4. Per the California Hig...