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Trail Blazers hire Micah Nori as head coach
The Portland Trail Blazers named longtime NBA assistant coach Micah Nori as their new head coach on Tuesday.,Nori, 52, spent the past five seasons as the lead assistant with the Minnesota Timberwolves.,He succeeds interim coach Tiago Splitter, who was named head coach of the Chicago Bulls last week....
Norway take issue with hard field conditions at MetLife
France and Norway have three things in common at this World Cup.,A perfect record in Group I, two in-form strikers and an agreement that the pitch at the stadium hosting the World Cup final isn't up to standard.,Norway and Senegal were the latest teams to play on the surface in East Rutherford, N.J....
Brian Rolapp tabbed as commissioner; PGA Tour has 2-track plan
The PGA Tour approved Brian Rolapp as its fifth commissioner Tuesday and also revealed a new competitive structure that features both a Championship and Challenger Series.,Rolapp, who was appointed PGA Tour CEO in June 2025, will assume the post on Jan. 1, 2027, while the new two-tiered system will ...
Report: Wolves sign Ayo Dosunmu to 5-year, $112M deal
Guard Ayo Dosunmu bypassed free agency to stay with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a five-year, $112 million contract, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,The fifth season is a player option, according to reports. ,Minnesota traded three-time All-Star Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, free...
Padres ride strength of strong pitching into rematch vs. slumping Braves
After a 4-5 road trip marked by improved hitting and sketchy starting pitching, San Diego Padres manager Craig Stammen expressed his continued belief that the starters would come around.,For one night, he was proved right. The team's top starter, Michael King, threw seven scoreless innings Monday as...
Rockies plan for P Sean Sullivan to start vs. Red Sox after brief illness, rough outing
Sean Sullivan's major league debut with the Colorado Rockies was cut short because of an illness, and his second game wasn't a cure for him.,Left-hander Sullivan (0-1, 10.29 ERA) undoubtedly hopes his home debut goes better when the Rockies face the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night in Denver.,Right-h...
Orioles turn to Shane Baz in middle game vs. Angels
The Baltimore Orioles carry a season-high-tying winning streak into Tuesday night's game with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.,The Orioles' 6-1 victory in the opener of a three-game series marked the sixth time this season the Orioles have won three consecutive games. They'll turn to right-...
Nolan Arenado, D-backs try their luck again vs. Cardinals
It's a special series in St. Louis for Nolan Arenado, as the Arizona Diamondbacks' third baseman has returned to the stadium he called home for the previous five seasons.,"When I opted-in in 2022 to come back, I genuinely thought I was going to finish my career here," Arenado told reporters about St...
Underperforming Mets, Cubs want to build momentum ahead of break
The New York Mets will look to snap their latest skid Tuesday night when they host the Chicago Cubs in the opener of a four-game series.,The scheduled series opener was postponed due to storms in the New York area on Monday. The teams will attempt to play one game as planned on Tuesday, followed by ...
Dodgers nursing injuries ahead of rematch vs. Twins
The Los Angeles Dodgers are loaded with stars, but manager Dave Roberts might be most impressed by the team's less-heralded players who step in when needed.,It happened in Monday's 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins in the opener of a three-game series, and Roberts likely will turn to a couple of rese...
Brewers ride creative offense into rematch vs. Reds
As the halfway point of the regular season approaches, the Milwaukee Brewers have a strong idea of their identity. ,Milwaukee continues to find ways to win with grit going into the second contest of a three-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.,Holding a five-game edge on th...
Phillies' Jesus Luzardo works to stay in the groove in NL East clash vs. Nats
Jesus Luzardo will look to continue his hot streak and help the Philadelphia Phillies even their series against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.,The National League East rivals opened a four-game set Monday night after a 92-minute rain delay, with Washington prevailing 4-1 behind a strong ...
Rays' Shane McClanahan strives for success at home again in matchup vs. Royals
The Tampa Bay Rays own the majors' best record at home but have struggled against the Kansas City Royals there lately. ,However, the Rays are perfect in St. Petersburg, Fla., this season in starts by left-hander Shane McClanahan, who will look to help them even a four-game set against the Royals on ...
White Sox, Guardians clash again in AL Central showdown
A well-hyped American League Central showdown series between the host Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians is set to continue Tuesday night with the clubs tied atop the division.,After squandering leads of 3-0 after six innings and 4-3 after seven, the White Sox rallied to win Monday's series o...
Bucks Made the Right Call in Blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade
The Bucks finally traded Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat. Here's why Milwaukee made the right decision by prioritizing youth and draft picks....
'Limping' Rangers regain footing, chase series win vs. Marlins
The Texas Rangers have not had a winning season since a stunning run to the 2023 World Series title.,They will look to get within one game of .500 when they visit the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night in the middle contest of a three-game series.,One issue this year for Texas has been injuries, as thre...
What Went Wrong for Baseball’s Biggest Underachievers in 2026
From the Mets to the Giants, a look at why several teams projected to contend have fallen well short of expectations in 2026....
Casey Mize eager to extend Tigers' winning streak in clash vs. Yankees
Casey Mize produced two quality starts against the New York Yankees last season. ,The right-hander will look to duplicate those feats when the Detroit Tigers host the Yankees in the middle contest of a three-game series on Tuesday night.,Mize faced the Yankees in April last year and gave up one run ...
Blue Jays' Shane Bieber set for season debut vs. Astros
Right-hander Shane Bieber is expected to make his first start of the season for the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday afternoon in the middle contest of their three-game series with the visiting Houston Astros.,The Blue Jays seized a 4-2 victory in the series opener on Monday to reach .500 for the first ...
Reports: Wolves deal Julius Randle to Nets in 3-team trade
The Brooklyn Nets reportedly added former All-Star forward Julius Randle and moved up five spots in the first round of the draft in a three-team trade involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and Chicago Bulls on Monday, the night before the draft.,According to multiple media outlets, Minnesota dealt Ra...