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Terence Crawford fined $75 after post-parade traffic stop
Retired boxing star Terence Crawford was found guilty of careless driving during a bench trial Monday in his hometown of Omaha, Neb., in connection to a traffic stop where police ordered him and his passengers out of a vehicle at gunpoint.,Crawford was ordered to pay a $75 fine along with $49 in cou...

Giants looking for offense to turn around in visit to Reds
One team struggling on the road encounters one that has fared poorly at home when the San Francisco Giants visit the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night to tip off a three-game series.,The Giants have lost three of their last four on the road and the Reds four of their last five at home as the clubs pr...

White Sox prospect Noah Schultz set for MLB debut vs. Rays
Fresh off their first three-game sweep of the New York Yankees in five years, the Tampa Bay Rays will look to reverse recent struggles against the host Chicago White Sox in the opener of a three-game set on Tuesday.,Chicago has gone 4-2 against Tampa Bay in each of the past two seasons after the Ray...

Indiana lands Notre Dame’s Markus Burton among 3 transfers
Indiana picked up three commitments from the transfer portal on Monday, one of whom doesn't have to leave the state to enroll at his new school.,Notre Dame guard Markus Burton, Duke forward Darren Harris and Georgia Tech guard Jaeden Mustaf each announced they are joining the Hoosiers.,Burton has be...

Capitals meet Blue Jackets in fight to retain chance of playoff berth
Alex Ovechkin may be playing his final National Hockey League game when the Washington Capitals visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night.,Or he may not be.,Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, is nearing the end of his 21st NHL season and is in the final season of a five-year co...

O's move Ryan Mountcastle to 60-day IL, acquire Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand
The Baltimore Orioles acquired infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations on Monday.,Baltimore optioned Encarnacion-Strand to Triple-A Norfolk as it made some infield adjustments. The Orioles placed first baseman Ryan Mountcastle on the 60-day...

Bruins bid to solidify No. 1 wild-card spot in finale vs. Devils
The Boston Bruins are looking to do more than tune up for the Stanley Cup playoffs when they host the New Jersey Devils in the regular-season finale for both teams Tuesday night.,After clinching a playoff berth on Saturday, Boston (44-27-10, 98 points) broke out of a 0-3-2 skid Sunday with a 3-2 win...

Report: Miami extends coordinators Shannon Dawson, Corey Hetherman
Miami has agreed to multi-year extensions with offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson and defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman after its run to the national title game last season, according to a report by ESPN.,Terms of the contract extensions, in years and salaries, were not reported.,Dawson arrive...

Manny Pacquiao '100% confident' Floyd Mayweather rematch will happen
As far as Manny Pacquiao is concerned, he is "100% confident" his rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. is still on for Sept. 19 at The Sphere in Las Vegas, regardless of what the latter has said about the event recently.,Mayweather told Vegas Sports Today in early April that "we don't know the location...

Report: Luka Doncic to return to L.A. Friday; game status unknown
Lakers star Luka Doncic is expected to return to Los Angeles on Friday after receiving specialized treatment for his Grade 2 left hamstring strain in Europe, ESPN reported Monday, though when he will return to game action remains unknown.,The 27-year-old reportedly spent a week in Spain receiving mu...

Hornets happy to be home for play-in clash with Heat
In order to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2016, the No. 9 seed Charlotte Hornets will need to win a pair of games this week in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. ,The first of those games is set for Tuesday when they host the No. 10 seed Miami Heat in an elimination game.,The H...

Brazil coach says Neymar still has time to make World Cup squad
Brazil star Neymar still has time to recover from recent injuries and return to form well enough to play in this summer's FIFA World Cup, according to Brazil's coach Carlo Ancelotti.,"He is capable of getting back to 100%," Ancelotti told L'Equipe in response to questions about Neymar. "He is being ...

Phillies place RHP Jonathan Bowlan on 15-day IL
The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right groin strain.,As a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Seth Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.,Bowlan, 26, has a 3.86 ERA in seven appearances spanning seven innin...

Orioles RHP Dean Kremer returns to face D-backs
The Baltimore Orioles recalled right-hander Dean Kremer to start Monday's series opener at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks, while left-hander Cade Povich was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk.,Kremer, 30, has been a regular starter for the Orioles since 2022 but opened the current season at Norfolk...
Milwaukee Bucks Enter Uncertain Future After Doc Rivers Exit
The Milwaukee Bucks face a pivotal offseason after Doc Rivers’ departure and uncertainty surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo....
Coby White Eyes Breakthrough as Hornets Face Heat
Coby White and the Hornets face the Heat in a crucial NBA play-in matchup—full preview and analysis....

Reports: UNC lands Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas
North Carolina head coach Michael Malone landed his first portal pickup, with Virginia Tech transfer Neoklis Avdalas joining the Tar Heels, according to reports by On3 and ESPN on Monday.,Avdalas, a 6-foot-9 guard who hails from Greece, played professionally in his home country and tested the NBA dr...

Nationals place pitchers Ken Waldichuk, Cole Henry on IL
The Washington Nationals placed left-hander Ken Waldichuk and right-hander Cole Henry on the 15-day injured list Monday.,Waldichuk has left forearm tightness and Henry has a right rotator cuff strain.,In corresponding moves, the Nationals recalled right-handers Orlando Ribalta and Jackson Rutledge f...

Braves reinstate OF Michael Harris II, option LHP Dylan Dodd
The Atlanta Braves reinstated outfielder Michael Harris II from the paternity list and optioned left-hander Dylan Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday in advance of a three-game home series against the Miami Marlins.,In corresponding moves, infielder Luke Williams was designated for assignment, while...

Tight bond: Maureen Magarity joins husband at Vermont
Vermont is hiring former Holy Cross coach Maureen Magarity to be its new women's basketball coach, On3 reported Monday.,Magarity's husband is John Becker, who has been the head coach of the Vermont men's team since 2011.,It is believed to be the first time in NCAA Division I history that the coaches...