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Hawks crave better effort in bid to tie series with Knicks
There was no secret to what the New York Knicks were going to do Saturday night in the opening game of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals.,Nor do the Atlanta Hawks expect there to be any mystery Monday night.,The Knicks will look to take a commanding lead in first-round clash Monday night, when th...
Eury Perez leads Marlins over Brewers with strong outing
Eury Perez struck out seven batters over six strong innings, leading the host Miami Marlins to a 5-3 win over the Brewers on Sunday afternoon.,Perez (2-1) allowed just three hits, one walk and one run, none earned, and Pete Fairbanks pitched a scoreless ninth for his third save. Miami snapped its fo...
Timberwolves look to shake off rust in Game 2 vs. Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets' halftime adjustments in Game 1 on Saturday spurred them to a 116-105 win over Minnesota. Now, it's the visiting Timberwolves' turn to adjust for Game 2 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series on Monday night.,Minnesota missed 14 of its first 16 shots in the third quarter,...
Frederik Andersen, Hurricanes look to shut down Senators in Game 2
Finding space on the ice is expected to be an ongoing challenge for the Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes in their Eastern Conference quarterfinals series.,So, finding any small edge will be critical when they meet in Game 2 on Monday night at Raleigh, N.C.,"The first round always has all the ...
Flyers aim to take 2-0 lead over rival Penguins
The Philadelphia Flyers got the best of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1, but both teams understand that the Keystone State rivals are likely headed for a long series.,The Flyers aim to take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Penguins when the teams match up Monday in Pittsburgh.,In Saturday's s...
Angels activate OF/DH Jorge Soler from four-game suspension
The Los Angeles Angels activated outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler from the suspended list on Sunday and put him in the cleanup spot of the lineup for the series finale against the San Diego Padres.,Soler was given an original seven-game suspension for an on-field fight with former Atlanta Br...
Which NBA Playoffs Game 1 Loser Is Most Likely To Win Their Series?
Breaking down NBA teams that still have a chance to win their series after Game 1 losses....
Cavs guard duo out for even more in Game 2 vs. Raptors
The Cleveland Cavaliers' starting backcourt of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden lived up to the hype in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first round series against the Toronto Raptors.,Mitchell scored 32 points in 31 minutes, and Harden dissected the defense for 22 points and 10 assists, leading ...
Former Georgia WR Zachariah Branch arrested
Wide receiver Zachariah Branch, a Georgia standout who was expected to be selected in the NFL Draft later this week, was arrested early Sunday in Athens, Ga., according to Athens-Clarke County jail records.,Branch, 22, was charged with obstructing public sidewalks/streets and obstruction of a law en...
Bryson DeChambeau (wrist) WDs from LIV Golf Mexico City
Bryson DeChambeau cited a wrist injury on Sunday for the reason he withdrew prior to the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City on Sunday in Naucalpan, Mexico.,"I experienced some discomfort in my wrist during (Saturday's round) and have decided to withdraw from the final round of LIV Golf Mexico City ...
Astros place OF Joey Loperfido (quad) on injured list
The Houston Astros placed outfielder Joey Loperfido on the injured list with a right quad strain on Sunday and recalled right-hander Jayden Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land.,Loperfido, 26, was batting .259 with six RBIs in 20 games this season. He started at least one game in all three outfield posit...
Dodgers put 1B Freddie Freeman on paternity list, call up OF Ryan Ward
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed first baseman Freddie Freeman on the paternity list Sunday and called up outfielder Ryan Ward to the major leagues for the first time after seven minor league seasons.,Freeman, 36, is batting .296 with three home runs and 14 RBIs over 20 games this season. He had two h...
Marlins OF Kyle Stowers activated, to make season debut
Miami Marlins All-Star outfielder Kyle Stowers was activated from the 10-day injured list to make his season debut against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.,The Marlins optioned infielder Deyvison De Los Santos to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move.,Stowers, who had been sidelined...
St. Bonaventure sees influx of transfers added to basketball roster
Former Penn State forward Mason Blackwood became the latest transfer to commit to St. Bonaventure and to new head coach Mike MacDonald.,ESPN broke that news Sunday morning, and Blackwood's transfer caps an eventful week for the Bonnies.,Per the 247 transfer portal and multiple reports, St. Bonaventu...
New Bengals DT Dexter Lawrence signs 1-year, $28M extension
Three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence passed his physical and signed a one-year contract extension with the Cincinnati Bengals through the 2028 season on Sunday morning.,Financial terms were communicated through Win Sports Group, which informed multiple media outlets that the extensio...
Kentucky adds Furman transfer Alex Wilkins
Former Furman guard has Alex Wilkins transferred to Kentucky.,His transfer was announced on Saturday. ,Wilkins excelled in his freshman season with the Paladins, averaging 17.8 points, 4.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 35 games (all starts).,Listed at 6-foot-5, Wilkins showed his skills to a national ...
Phillies 'got to keep fighting' as Braves on verge of sweep
Less than one month into the 2026 season, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are two trains speeding in opposite directions., ,The Braves have won eight of their past 10 games and will try to complete a three-game sweep in Philadelphia on Sunday night., ,The Phillies have lost eight of 10,...
Behind Kevin Gausman, Jays strive to stop skid in matchup vs. D-backs
The Toronto Blue Jays will turn to right-hander Kevin Gausman in an attempt to escape an early-season funk when they meet the Arizona Diamondbacks in the finale of a three-game set in Phoenix on Sunday afternoon.,The Diamondbacks secured the series win with a 6-2 victory Saturday on Corbin Carroll's...
Redemption on mind of Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet in clash vs. Tigers
Sunday will provide bounce-back opportunities for Garrett Crochet and the Boston Red Sox.,The Red Sox will turn to Crochet (2-2, 7.58 ERA) for the first time since his career-worst outing last week when their four-game home series against the Detroit Tigers -- tied at a game apiece -- continues on S...
Padres intent on shutting down Angels, winning 5th straight series
San Diego right-hander Michael King will try to win his third consecutive start Sunday afternoon when the Padres face the Los Angeles Angels in the rubber game of their three-game series in Anaheim, Calif., ,King (2-1, 2.78 ERA), one of the key pieces in the seven-player deal that sent Juan Soto fro...