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Cardinals visit Athletics, who are anxious about Jacob Wilson
The American League West-leading Athletics are bracing for some injury news heading into Tuesday night's opener of a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals at West Sacramento, Calif.,All-Star shortstop Jacob Wilson sprained his left shoulder during Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Baltimore Oriol...
Jake Paul acknowledges cloudy future while saying 'I'm not done'
Jake Paul expressed a desire to continue fighting while acknowledging his fighting career could be done in a recent interview.,Paul, 29, is still recovering after Anthony Joshua broke his jaw during their December fight, Paul's first loss in seven fights.,"We'll see what my doctors say," Paul said o...
Coco Gauff saves match point, fights through to Rome quarterfinals
No. 3 seed Coco Gauff had to save a match point on her way to taking down No. 16 seed Iva Jovic 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 in an all-American Round of 16 battle at the Italian Open on Monday in Rome.,Jovic, 18, had Gauff on the ropes as she went up a break in the second set and served for the match at 5-3. She r...
Twins, Marlins hope to continue recent winning ways
The Minnesota Twins hope they have found their footing right as they return home.,Minnesota, which staggered to 16 losses in 21 games from April 15 through Friday, showed signs of breaking out of its funk with back-to-back wins on the road over its division rival, the Cleveland Guardians, this weeke...
Dick Advocaat returns to coach Curacao in World Cup
Months after stepping down, Dick Advocaat has returned to serve as the head coach for Curacao's national soccer team, according to multiple reports Monday.,Advocaat, who at 78 will become the oldest manager in World Cup history, resigned in February for family matters. But with his daughter's health...
Jim Colbert, 35-time professional winner, dies at 85
Jim Colbert, an eight-time winner on the PGA Tour and a 35-time professional winner overall, died on Sunday at the age of 85.,From 1969 to 1983, Colbert won eight tournaments on the tour, earning two playoff victories (2-0) in the process. One of those came in 1983 -- a high mark calendar year for C...
Craig Morton, Broncos' Ring of Honor QB, dies at 83
Former Broncos quarterback Craig Morton, who led Denver to its first Super Bowl appearance and is a member of the franchise's Ring of Honor, died at home at 83 on Saturday, the team announced.,Joining the Broncos in 1977, the former Cal star guided the team to Super Bowl XII, a 27-10 loss to the Dal...
Spurs, Victor Wembanyama try to respond in crucial Game 5 vs. Wolves
The San Antonio Spurs will have star center Victor Wembanyama back on the court when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals.,The best-of-seven series is knotted at 2-2 after the Timberwolves captured Game 4 114-109 on Sunday in Minneapolis. Gam...
Sabres out to overcome 'self-inflicted' issues, pull even vs. Habs
The Buffalo Sabres know they have not been at the level that helped them get to the top of the Atlantic Division in the regular season.,After winning Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Montreal Canadiens, the Sabres fell 5-1 in Game 2 before a 6-2 setback in Game 3 on Su...
Jake Knapp (thumb) withdraws from PGA Championship
Jake Knapp will miss the PGA Championship due to an ongoing injury concern.,Knapp withdrew Monday from the second major of the season with a left thumb sprain. Tom Hoge was first on the alternate list and will take Knapp's place in the 156-man field this week at Aronimink Golf Club.,Knapp, 31, hasn'...
Padres, Brewers match up following dramatic victories
Right-hander Brandon Sproat will be seeking his first major league victory when the Milwaukee Brewers host the San Diego Padres on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series., ,Sproat (0-2, 5.87 ERA) is scheduled to oppose right-handed knuckleballer Matt Waldron (1-1, 7.71 ERA), although Waldron f...
Dodgers activate SS Mookie Betts for series opener vs. Giants
Mookie Betts returns to the active roster on Monday, and getting him back after five weeks on the injured list brings all sorts of "good problems" for Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.,Betts is slated to be the starting shortstop for the Dodgers in the series opener with the San Francisco Giants, his fi...
Matt Fitzpatrick glad to cede spotlight to brother Alex at PGA
For years, Matt Fitzpatrick was the more famous of the golfing brothers from England. He's been more than happy to take a back seat to Alex this year.,"I'm probably known as Alex's brother now, as opposed to him being Matt's brother," the elder Fitzpatrick said Monday ahead of the PGA Championship t...
Wings, Dream strive to build on opening wins
The Dallas Wings will head into their home opener with plenty of momentum when they face the new-look Atlanta Dream on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.,The Wings opened perhaps their most anticipated campaign since they been in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with a rousing 107-104 win in Indiana over t...
Munetaka Murakami powers White Sox into clash vs. Royals
After earning their third series victory in the past four, the Chicago White Sox are eager to take on the visiting Kansas City Royals in the opener of a three-game set on Tuesday night.,"Everybody knows that we have a really good group, a lot of talent here, and we're just putting the pieces togethe...
Report: Notre Dame, USC discussing renewing rivalry
Though it might not happen until the 2030 season, Notre Dame and Southern California are engaging in talks to renew their longstanding football rivalry, the Los Angeles Times reported Monday.,In December, the announcement came that the Fighting Irish and Trojans would not square off in 2026, at leas...
Jordan Spieth not raising the heat on himself with career Slam in sight
Jordan Spieth is not a grillmaster. There isn't much time in his schedule as a professional golfer to become great at a hobby; he rates himself "probably a 15-handicap" when it comes to smoking meat.,But spending time over the charcoals last fall got him thinking about a lesson he could take into im...
In first start since 8-inning gem, Pirates' Paul Skenes faces Rockies
Paul Skenes is coming off his best start of the season and arguably his career. And the Pittsburgh Pirates would love to see more of that Tuesday night when they host the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a three-game series.,Skenes (5-2, 2.36 ERA) pitched eight shutout innings and flirted with a pe...
Trump administration reaches deal to keep 3 D.C. munis open
The Trump administration and the National Links Trust announced a deal over the weekend that will keep Washington, D.C.'s three municipal golf courses open, ending a heated standoff between the sides.,At the end of 2025, the administration terminated a 50-year lease agreement the National Park Servi...
Argentina places M Gianluca Prestianni on preliminary roster
Despite facing a FIFA suspension that would include the first two games of the World Cup, Argentina placed midfielder Gianluca Prestianni on its preliminary roster of 55 players.,Also included in the group is forward Lionel Messi, who still has not confirmed that he will play in the tournament for t...