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CJ Abrams (5 RBIs), Nationals slam Twins
CJ Abrams had three hits including a grand slam, Miles Mikolas pitched into the sixth inning and the host Washington Nationals routed the Minnesota Twins 15-2 on Wednesday night.,Brady House, Drew Millas and Jose Tena each had two hits including a home run for the Nationals, who collected 14 hits. A...
Max Holloway would 'love' Conor McGregor rematch; no contract offer yet
Max Holloway is working out in preparation for a fight that might never occur, but as he sees it, there's really no other choice.,"I mean, it's just, it sucks," Hollway said in an interview with Paramount+. "I would just like to get one back.",The former UFC featherweight champion is in training cam...
Rory McIlroy in familiar -- and winning -- territory at Quail Hollow
Few places on earth must feel more comfortable to Rory McIlroy than Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C.,And with Scottie Scheffler taking the week off, the Northern Irishman is favored to win the Truist Championship for a record fifth time when the signature event field tees off Thursday.,"I really...
FIFA president says World Cup ticket prices in line with U.S. market
As World Cup ticket prices continue to be debated, FIFA president Gianni Infantino declared they are in line with most American sporting events., ,FIFA has come under fire for the cost of tickets to the quadrennial tournament that starts June 11 in the United States, Mexico and Canada, but Infantino...
Graeme McDowell hopes LIV can move on from controversy
Now that the LIV Golf League will no longer be financed by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, Graeme McDowell told Sports Illustrated that he is hopeful the league can shed some controversy and serve as a "viable golfing product.",McDowell, 46, received death threats and other backlash when...
Will Lakers keep double-teaming Thunder's Shai-Gilgeous Alexander in Game 2?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn't put up his usual eye-popping numbers in Game 1 of the Oklahoma City Thunder's second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers.,But heading into Thursday's Game 2 of the series in Oklahoma City, the NBA's reigning Most Valuable Player says he won't mind if the Lakers...
Report: Estevao rehabbing in Brazil with World Cup status in doubt
Estevao is rehabilitating in Brazil using the facilities of his former squad, according to a report Wednesday from The Athletic.,The Chelsea star suffered a hamstring injury during a loss to Manchester United earlier this month. Yet, instead of working on his rehab in London, he's nursing the injury...
Flyers hope home-ice advantage slows unbeaten Canes in Game 3
Six games into the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Carolina Hurricanes have yet to taste defeat.,The Hurricanes' unbeaten tour makes a new stop Thursday when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers for Game 3 of their second-round series.,After sweeping the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the playoffs, C...
With new CBA, WNBA may be entering its golden era
For the WNBA, the last few years featured a sudden growth in mainstream attention thanks to Caitlin Clark and her cohorts -- coupled with heightened concerns whether that would translate into better salaries amid contentious collective bargaining negotiations.,That uncertainty is in the past. Warm-u...
Struggling Cavs might be without Sam Merrill (hamstring) for Game 2 vs. Pistons
The Cleveland Cavaliers may play Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Thursday night without one of their most important floor spacers.,Reserve guard Sam Merrill underwent an MRI exam on Wednesday after sustaining a left hamstring injury during Cleveland's 111-101 loss to the host Detroit ...
No close shaves for Cameron Young with Quail Hollow up next
Cameron Young might be the hottest golfer on the PGA Tour with two victories and two other top-five finishes in his past five events.,And the World No. 3 is not interested in changing much during a hot streak, including whether it's time to shave his beard.,"Yeah, I don't think it's coming off. I'm ...
Report: Tigers fired Gabe Alvarez over harassment claim
The Detroit Tigers fired Triple-A manager Gabe Alvarez after an investigation into alleged harassment claims by a female employee, The Athletic reported Wednesday.,The Tigers announced Tuesday that Alvarez's contract had been terminated due to an undisclosed "violation of club policy.",Alvarez, 52, ...
'Everything hurts': Michelle Wie West making first LPGA start in 3 years
Serving as tournament host is not what's making Michelle Wie West nervous at this week's Mizuho Americas Open in West Caldwell, N.J.,Wie West, 36, will tee it up in an LPGA Tour event for the first time since stepping away from competition after missing the cut at the 2023 U.S. Women's Open. She jok...
Tigers' Framber Valdez suspended for beaning Trevor Story
Detroit Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez received a six-game suspension and an undisclosed fine Wednesday for intentionally throwing at Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story on Tuesday night.,Tigers manager A.J. Hinch also received a fine and a one-game suspension, which he will serve in Wednesday ...
Tigers place 2B Gleyber Torres (oblique) on 10-day IL
The Detroit Tigers placed three-time All-Star second baseman Gleyber Torres on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left oblique strain.,Torres, 29, had progressed in recent days but continued to feel pain while swinging. He was unable to serve as a pinch hitter, leading the Tigers to put him on...
Andrew Vaughn's homer powers Brewers over Cardinals
Andrew Vaughn hit a three-run homer for the Milwaukee Brewers, who had five pitchers team up to limit the host St. Louis Cardinals to just four hits in a 6-2 victory on Wednesday afternoon.,Vaughn, reinstated from the injured list Monday after breaking the hamate bone in his left hand on Opening Day...
Lakers G Luka Doncic frustrated and unsure of return
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic broke his silence Wednesday about the hamstring strain that has kept him sidelined since early April.,He told reporters at the team hotel in Oklahoma City he doesn't know when he can rejoin the Lakers, who lost 108-90 in Game 1 of the Western Conference semif...
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo to skip Preakness
For the second consecutive year, the Kentucky Derby winner will not run in the Preakness Stakes, as Golden Tempo trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday the horse will skip the second leg of the Triple Crown and compete in the Belmont Stakes next month.,"Golden gave us the race of a lifetime in th...
Dodgers RHP Tyler Glasnow (back) exits after one inning
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow was removed after pitching one inning against the host Houston Astros on Wednesday with low back pain.,Glasnow allowed a first-inning home run to Brice Matthews and attempted to return in the second. After several warmup pitches, Glasnow, 32, motion...
Flyers' Noah Cates (lower body) out for rest of series vs. Canes
Trailing the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Philadelphia Flyers will be without versatile two-way center Noah Cates for the remainder of the series due to a lower-body injury.,Cates, 27, has four points (one goal, three assists) in eight playoff games following the...