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Greens at PGA Championship have Xander Schauffele's attention
Xander Schauffele put last week's disappointing performance behind him and prepared to tackle the "gnarly" rough and "diabolical" greens at Aronimink Golf Club outside Philadelphia.,He enters this week's PGA Championship after finishing in a tie for 60th place, 17 shots behind the winner, at the Tru...

UConn, South Carolina, coaches slated for rematch in November
Coaches Geno Auriemma of UConn and Dawn Staley of South Carolina will be on opposing benches just seven months after their fiery exchange at the end of their Final Four game in April.,The Huskies and Gamecocks will play as part of a doubleheader at the annual Basketball Hall of Fame Women's Showcase...

Lakers intend to 'honor' LeBron James, await direction on future
Before discussing where LeBron James might fit into the future plans of the Lakers, president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka and the franchise intend to "honor" the 41-year-old by giving him time and space to determine his own intentions for a possible 24th NBA season.,"We probably haven't see...

Avs D Josh Manson fined $5K for butt-ending incident
Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson was fined $5,000 on Tuesday for butt-ending Wild forward Michael McCarron.,The incident occurred in the first period of Colorado's 5-2 win at Minnesota on Monday night in Game 4 of their Western Conference second-round series, which the Avalanche lead 3-1.,Manson rec...

Grizzlies F Brandon Clarke dies at 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29.,Clarke's death was announced Tuesday by the Grizzlies and his representation, Priority Sports. A cause of death was not immediately known.,"We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brandon Clarke," the Grizzlies said in a statement....

Reports: Michigan, UConn to run back NCAA title game in November
Michigan will head to Boston to begin its title defense and the 2026-27 season in a rematch of the national championship game with UConn on Nov. 6. ,According to multiple reports, Wolverines coach Dusty May and Huskies coach Dan Hurley agreed to the game and venue with only official signatures left ...

Spurs' Dylan Harper (knee) questionable for Game 5 vs. Wolves
The San Antonio Spurs added rookie Dylan Harper to their injury report, listing him as questionable for Tuesday's Game 5 of the Western Conference second-round series against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves.,Harper, who is nursing knee soreness, joins fellow guard De'Aaron Fox (right ankle soren...

Golf Glance: Scottie Scheffler defends at PGA Championship; LPGA in Ohio
The PGA Tour conducts its second major of the year at the 108th PGA Championship, while a strong field has assembled for the LPGA Tour's stop in Cincinnati.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: 108th PGA Championship, Philadelphia, May 14-17,Course: Aronimink Golf Club (Par 70, 7,394 Yards),Purse: TBA ($19M in 2025;...

Reports: PWHL set to expand to Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario
The Professional Women's Hockey League has chosen Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario, its next expansion cities, according to media reports Tuesday.,In Las Vegas, an official announcement is expected on Wednesday, per The Athletic.,Hockey News reported the Hamilton club will be officially announced Thu...

Braves C Sean Murphy (finger) returns to injured list
The Atlanta Braves placed catcher Sean Murphy back on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a fractured left middle finger.,Murphy, only a week removed from a previous IL stint, was injured on a catcher's interference call in the seventh inning of Sunday's 7-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers.,...

Report: Brazil's Estevao to miss World Cup, Neymar on expanded roster
Chelsea forward Estevao will miss this summer's World Cup for Brazil due to a thigh injury, ESPN reported.,The 19-year-old sensation has not played since sustaining the injury on April 18 against Manchester United.,While Estevao was left off the preliminary 55-player roster submitted by Brazil coach...

Court grants prosecution access to Tiger Woods' prescription records
Prosecutors investigating Tiger Woods' daytime crash in March and subsequent arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence charges were granted access to his prescription records. ,In a brief hearing in Martin County circuit court, Judge Darren Steele signed off on the agreement between Woods' ...

NHL's top GM award features three first-time finalists
All three candidates for the 2025-26 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year award are first-time finalists.,Bill Guerin of the Minnesota Wild, Chris MacFarland of the Colorado Avalanche and Pat Verbeek of the Anaheim Ducks were named on Tuesday. Presented annually since 2009-10, the award is voted ...

Sabres G Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to start Game 4 vs. Canadiens
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will return to the crease to start Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second-round series against the host Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.,Luukkonen will see his first action since allowing four goals on 20 shots in the Sabres' 4-2 loss to the Boston Bruin...

Coveted 5-star tackle in 2027 class commits to Notre Dame
Five-star tackle Oluwasemilore Olubobola committed to Notre Dame's Class of 2027 on Tuesday.,In a ceremony at his school, Saint Peter's Prep in Jersey City, N.J., Olubobola reached under a table and pulled out a bright green Notre Dame baseball cap to signify his choice.,He picked Notre Dame over Fl...

Flyers' Owen Tippett missed second-round sweep due to internal bleeding
Philadelphia Flyers forward Owen Tippett was forced to miss the team's Eastern Conference second-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes due to internal bleeding.,Tippett sustained his injuries during the Flyers' six-game series victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round. The Flyer...

Arbitrator upholds denial of NIL deals for 18 Nebraska football players
A third-party arbitrator upheld the decision of the College Sports Commission to reject NIL deals for 18 Nebraska football players.,The commission announced the decision in the name, image and likeness case on Monday. It was the first arbitration process to be completed about NIL deals since the com...

Dodgers acquire OF Alek Thomas from Diamondbacks
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired outfielder Alek Thomas from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday in exchange for minor league outfielder Jose Requena.,The Dodgers designated outfielder Michael Siani for assignment in order to make room on the 40-man roster for Thomas.,"It's part of the game, and I t...

Luka Doncic won't play for Slovenian national team amid custody battle
Los Angeles Lakers star Luke Doncic will not play for the Slovenian national team this summer, instead prioritizing his daughters.,Doncic is the father of 3-year-old Gabriela and 5-month-old Olivia. Their mother is his ex-fiancee, Anamaria Goltes, with whom he is fighting over custody of the girls. ...

Jackets sign pending UFA Charlie Coyle to 6-year extension
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed pending unrestricted free agent forward Charlie Coyle to a six-year, $36 million extension on Tuesday.,Coyle, 34, recorded 58 points (20 goals, career high-tying 38 assists) while playing in all 82 games this season, the 14th of his career and his first with the Blue...