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Texans 2nd-rounder Jayden Higgins makes history with guaranteed deal
The Houston Texans agreed to a fully guaranteed four-year, $11.7 million deal with rookie receiver Jayden Higgins, according to multiple reports on Thursday.,That would make Higgins the first second-round pick ever to receive a fully guaranteed contact. He'll receive a signing bonus of just more tha...
Kris Bubic, Bobby Whitt Jr., Royals dominate White Sox
Kris Bubic scattered six hits over seven shutout innings and Bobby Witt Jr. went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs, two stolen bases and two runs scored as the Kansas City Royals completed a four-game sweep of the visiting Chicago White Sox with a 10-0 victory on Thursday afternoon.,It was the eigh...
Rafael Devers helps Red Sox past Rangers 5-0
Rafael Devers had two hits, including a home run, and the Boston Red Sox used four pitchers to earn a 5-0 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers on Thursday., ,Devers made it a five-run lead when he hit a solo home run against reliever Jacob Latz in the seventh inning. It was his sixth home run of ...
Former Tigers, White Sox OF Chet Lemon dies at 70
Three-time All-Star center fielder Chet Lemon, who won a World Series with the 1984 Detroit Tigers, died Thursday at his home in Florida. He was 70.,"He was sleeping on his reclining sofa," his wife, Gigi Lemon, told the Detroit Free Press. "He just wasn't responsive.",Lemon had battled a rare blood...
Rangers recall INF/OF Ezequiel Duran
The Texas Rangers recalled utility man Ezequiel Duran from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday, one day after outfielder Kevin Pillar went on the injured list.,Duran, 25, did not have a hit in his first 15 plate appearances with the Rangers earlier this season before he was sent down after seven games. ...
Texas approves Sean Miller's six-year, $32M contract
The University of Texas board of regents has approved the six-year, $32 million guaranteed contract for new men's basketball coach Sean Miller.,Miller, hired in March to lead the Longhorns, will earn an average of $5.3 million per season through the end of the 2030-31 campaign.,Miller, 56, also can ...
Jimmer Fredette appointed head of U.S. 3x3 men's basketball
Jimmer Fredette will lead the United States' men's 3x3 basketball team, responsible for identifying the coaching staff and players ahead of major international competitions, USA Basketball announced Thursday.,The former No. 1-ranked 3x3 player in the world, Fredette announced his retirement from bas...
White Sox look to break Royals' hold on series rivalry
Starting pitching has helped continue the Kansas City Royals' recent dominance over the Chicago White Sox.,With Kris Bubic looking to continue his strong start to 2025, the Royals can complete a four-game series sweep with their 11th consecutive home win over the White Sox on Thursday.,Winners of fi...
Young arms square off in Rangers-Red Sox rubber match
After evening the three-game series on a night that featured clutch hitting from both Wilyer Abreu and Alex Bregman, the Boston Red Sox look for their second consecutive win over the visiting Texas Rangers in a Thursday matinee.,The Red Sox broke a three-game skid with a 6-4 win Wednesday in which t...
Jays RHP Max Scherzer (thumb) moves closer to return
For the first time since exiting his Toronto Blue Jays debut on March 29 with right thumb inflammation, three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer faced hitters on Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif.,Scherzer, 40, who is eligible to be activated off the 60-day disabled list on May 29, drew praise from h...
Michael Wacha, Royals maintain mastery of White Sox
Michael Wacha allowed three hits over seven scoreless innings and Bobby Witt Jr. clubbed a two-run homer as the Kansas City Royals hung on to beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1 on Wednesday night.,Kansas City has won each of its past 10 home meetings with Chicago.,The Royals have scored an average of tw...
Wilyer Abreu homers twice as Red Sox upend Rangers
Wilyer Abreu and Alex Bregman both went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and two runs to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 6-4 win over the visiting Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.,Abreu homered twice and hit an RBI double across his last three at-bats as the Red Sox overcame a 3-2 deficit by scoring the game's...
Alexandre Muller rallies past Jiri Lehecka in Rome
France's Alexandre Muller fended off two match points in the third set Wednesday to defeat the Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka in the first round of the Internazionali NBL d'Italia in Rome.,Muller won 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) in two hours, 37 minutes, for his third top-40 victory of the season. He faced two ...
Crew sign Daniel Gazdag to extension through 2027
The Columbus Crew signed midfielder Daniel Gazdag to a contract extension through 2027 on Wednesday.,The deal includes an option for 2028 for the 29-year-old Designated Player from Hungary.,The Crew acquired Gazdag from the Philadelphia Union last month in a cash exchange worth up to $4.5 million.,"...
White Sox OF Andrew Benintendi (calf) lands on IL
The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Andrew Benintendi on the 10-day injured list and recalled infielder Nick Maton from Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.,Benintendi sustained a left calf strain in Sunday's victory against the Houston Astros and his move is retroactive to Monday.,Benintendi, 30, i...
Rangers place OF Kevin Pillar (back) on injured list
The Texas Rangers placed veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with inflammation in his lower back.,The team planned to announce a corresponding roster move prior to Thursday's game but will play with 25 players in Boston on Wednesday night.,Pillar, 36, was the Opening...
Royals aim to support Michael Wacha vs. White Sox
The Kansas City Royals have struggled to provide much run support for veteran Michael Wacha this season. ,However, they've had just enough offense to continue their recent dominance of the Chicago White Sox this season. ,Winners of four straight and 13 of 15, the Royals will look to be more producti...
Reeling Red Sox look to subdue suddenly productive Rangers
The Boston Red Sox will enter Wednesday's game against the visiting Texas Rangers playing like a team in need of a jolt, but don't expect to see any type of shake up that includes Rafael Devers playing first base., ,Prior to Boston's 6-1 loss to Texas on Tuesday, Red Sox manager Alex Cora reiterated...
Bobby Witt Jr.'s walk-off caps Royals' ninth-inning rally over White Sox
Bobby Witt Jr.'s long walk-off single capped the Kansas City Royals' two-run rally in the ninth inning as they earned their fourth straight win, 4-3, over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.,Witt was 0-for-4 entering the ninth. With the bases loaded and one out in a 3-3 game, Witt sent a deep...
Bobby Witt Jr.'s walk-off completes Royals' 9th-inning rally in win over White Sox
Bobby Witt Jr.'s long walk-off single capped the Kansas City Royals' two-run rally in the ninth inning as they earned their fourth straight win, 4-3, over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.,Witt was 0-for-4 entering the ninth. With the bases loaded and the teams tied at 3, Witt sent a deep f...