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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...
Pirates edge Brewers on Nick Gonzales' 5-hit night
Isiah Kiner-Falefa tripled in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning and Nick Gonzales had five hits as the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates held on for a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.,Gonzales had two doubles and three singles, driving in two runs, ...
Cal Raleigh homers again as Mariners crush Twins
Julio Rodriguez had a double, a home run and four RBIs, Cal Raleigh hit his league-leading 32nd home run, and the Seattle Mariners pulled away for an 11-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night in Minneapolis.,Luke Raley added a three-run homer for Seattle, which won the series opener and impr...
D-backs 3B Eugenio Suarez exits after HBP on hand
Among the major league leaders in home runs and RBIs this season, Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez was hit on the right hand with a pitch and left Monday's road game against the Chicago White Sox.,Facing White Sox starter Shane Smith in the first inning, Suarez was struck by a 95.9 ...
Report: Mavs C Daniel Gafford to sign 3-year, $60M extension
Center Daniel Gafford, a key piece of the formidable frontcourt for the Dallas Mavericks, will sign a three-year contract extension worth close to $60 million, ESPN reported on Monday. ,Other media outlets reported that Gafford's deal will be worth $54 million. ,In 2025-26, the 26-year-old Gafford i...
Brandon Roy Jr. to follow in dad’s footsteps at Washington
Brandon Roy Jr., the son of the former Washington Huskies and Portland Trail Blazers star, announced Monday that he will attend Washington like his father did.,The 6-foot-2 point guard from Garfield H.S. in Seattle is joining a program with some forward momentum, as head coach Danny Sprinkle has add...
Colts’ Anthony Richardson (shoulder) expects to be ready for training camp
After starting just 15 games over his first two NFL seasons, Anthony Richardson dismissed concerns about his latest health issue. ,Sidelined during minicamp, the oft-injured quarterback spoke on Monday about his shoulder injury with Zach Goodall of 24/7 Sports.,"I'm all good," Richardson said. "... ...
Florida State lands commitments from Devin Carter, Xavier Tiller
Florida State is growing accustomed to good news on the recruiting trail of late, as the Seminoles received two more commitments Monday following the securement of four-star signal-caller Jaden O'Neal on Sunday.,Wide receiver Devin Carter flipped from Auburn to Florida State (after initially flippin...
Improved German Marquez seeks revenge as Rockies host Dodgers
German Marquez didn't begin his season well, but the veteran right-hander has been one of the bright spots for the lowly Colorado Rockies.,Marquez had an ERA of 12.81 in April, and a big reason for that was the seven runs he gave up in less than an inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in his fourt...
Pacers confirm torn Achilles for star Tyrese Haliburton
The Indiana Pacers confirmed Monday that star Tyrese Haliburton sustained a torn right Achilles tendon in Sunday night's NBA Finals Game 7 loss at Oklahoma City.,The All-NBA guard was helped off the court and immediately taken to the locker room in obvious pain during the first quarter.,"An MRI take...
Nneka Ogwumike thriving as red-hot Storm set to host Fever
Nneka Ogwumike's best run of the season is helping the Seattle Storm climb the WNBA standings.,After helping Seattle win three in a row by scoring at least 25 in each game, Ogwumike attempts to continue her roll Tuesday night against the visiting Indiana Fever.,Ogwumike has scored at least 25 in thr...
Wings kick off homestand against Dream's balanced attack
The Atlanta Dream will strive to continue their solid start to the season and build on a two-game winning streak when they square off against the Dallas Wings on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.,The Dream (10-4) travel to the Lone Star State on the heels of a 93-80 win at home over Chicago on Sunday. At...
'Battle-tested' Giants ready to open series against Marlins
After hosting a pair of American League opponents, the San Francisco Giants open another three-game home series against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.,Having begun a nine-game homestand with three one-run affairs over six outings, the Giants began the week first in the majors in one-run wins.,A...
Athletics break ground on $1.75B stadium on Las Vegas Strip
The Athletics organization held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for its new $1.75 billion stadium in Las Vegas.,The team, which is playing its home games in West Sacramento, Calif. this season following its offseason exit from longtime home Oakland, was represented by team owner John Fisher and pre...
Surging Astros look to stay hot against Phillies
The injury-depleted Houston Astros continued their surge up the American League standings over the weekend, setting up an intriguing six-game homestand that begins with a three-game set against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.,Houston claimed the rubber match of a three-game road series with an...
Slumping Sparks, Sky meet up in quest to end losing skids
The Los Angeles Sparks and Chicago Sky share an unfavorable distinction, with both teams tied for the second-longest active losing streak in the WNBA at three straight losses.,One of the two teams will end their skid on Tuesday in Chicago as both sides try to push themselves back into the playoff pi...
Reds designate INF Jeimer Candelario for assignment
The Cincinnati Reds designated infielder Jeimer Candelario for assignment on Monday, just halfway through a three-year, $45 million contract he signed before the 2024 season.,Candelario, 31, had been on the injured list since late April due to a lumbar spine strain. The Reds reinstated him from the ...
League-best Lynx riding momentum on visit to Mystics
The WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx have wrapped up a spot in the Commissioner's Cup final against Indiana on July 1, but first they look to continue their momentum as they pay a visit to the Washington Mystics on Tuesday.,The Lynx (12-1) hope to return WNBA top scorer Napheesa Collier to the lineup aft...
Rays SS Wander Franco faces potential 5-year prison term
Prosecutors on Monday recommended a five-year prison sentence for Wander Franco, the suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop who is charged with sexual abuse of a minor in his native Dominican Republic.,With closing arguments complete, a panel of three judges will begin deliberations and the presiding ju...
Royals turn to Kris Bubic to reverse home skid vs. Rays
Kansas City's Kris Bubic has come down to earth following a stellar start to the season.,However, he's likely who the Royals want on the mound to help halt their seven-game home losing streak Tuesday night, when the revived Tampa Bay Rays visit.,Bubic (6-4, 2.12 ERA) posted a 1.43 ERA while going 5-...