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Reports: BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff sued for sexual assault
BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff was accused of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit filed Wednesday in Salt Lake (Utah) County, according to multiple media reports.,The lawsuit alleges that Retzlaff committed the assault in November 2023 at his home in Provo, Utah. The woman filing the lawsuit -- listed ...
Dustin Poirier to close UFC career with Max Holloway trilogy title fight
Louisiana native Dustin Poirier is locked for a UFC BMF title fight in his home state to conclude his career, as New Orleans will host Poirier's battle with title-holder Max Holloway to highlight the July 19 card at the Smoothie King Center.,This will be the third battle between the lightweight comb...
Rangers C Jonah Heim leaves game vs. Yankees due to hand injury
Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim exited Wednesday's game against the host New York Yankees in the second inning due to a compressed nerve in his right hand and was sent for further evaluation.,Heim, 29, exited after catching warmup pitches from Jacob deGrom. After the final throw, he threw the ball ...
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collects first NBA MVP award
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the NBA Most Valuable Player, the league announced on Wednesday night. ,Gilgeous-Alexander led the league in scoring (32.7 points per game) for the first time and joined Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history to average at least 30...
Mariners clip White Sox to take 7th straight road series
Leody Taveras hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Chicago White Sox 6-5 on a windy Wednesday afternoon to win their seventh consecutive road series.,Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh also went deep for the American League West-leading Mariners, who i...
Reports: MVP to Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be awarded NBA Most Valuable Player on Wednesday night, according to multiple reports. ,Gilgeous-Alexander led the league in scoring (32.7 points per game) and joined Michael Jordan as the only players in NBA history to average at least 30 ...
Tom Brady, Jim Gray opening sports, entertainment museum
Tom Brady's seven Super Bowl rings will be among the memorabilia on display in the Hall of Excellence, a museum set to open June 20 under the direction of Brady and his partners.,The legendary quarterback, joined by sportscaster Jim Gray and his wife, Frann Vettor-Gray, have spearheaded the creation...
Mets try to get offense going, avoid sweep by Red Sox
The visiting New York Mets will have to generate more offense if they're going to beat the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night and avoid a three-game sweep., ,The Mets have scored one total run in the first two games of the series and have lost five of their last six games. New York has eight runs in ...
Mariners bring stingy pitching into series finale vs. White Sox
The Seattle Mariners will look to bounce back from their second shutout loss of the season when they bid to secure a road series victory from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon.,The teams split the first two games, with both hinging on eighth-inning matchups between White Sox reliever Cam ...
Newly signed Adrian Houser leads White Sox to shutout of M's
Adrian Houser pitched six shutout innings in his team debut and Joshua Palacios drove in the game's lone run as the Chicago White Sox edged the visiting Seattle Mariners 1-0 on Tuesday.,The teams navigated a 95-minute rain delay to start the night before the White Sox stopped a five-game losing stre...
Seven Red Sox hurlers combine to blank Mets
Carlos Narvaez and Rafael Devers each hit solo home runs to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 2-0 victory over the visiting New York Mets on Tuesday night.,Both home runs came against New York starting pitcher Clay Holmes (5-3) in the fifth inning. Narvaez opened the scoring when he led off the inning wi...
Red Sox RHP Walker Buehler ejected in return from IL
Walker Buehler's return from the injured list Tuesday lasted less than three innings, as the Boston Red Sox right-hander was ejected from his start against the visiting New York Mets for arguing balls and strikes.,Facing Juan Soto, Buehler was called for two balls to start the at-bat and Francisco L...
Rangers place RHP Chris Martin (shoulder) on 15-day injured list
The Texas Rangers placed right-handed reliever Chris Martin on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday due to right shoulder fatigue.,The move was retroactive to Monday. In a corresponding move, the Rangers recalled rookie right-hander Cole Winn from Triple-A Round Rock.,Martin, 38, last pitched on Sunda...
Golf Glance: Scottie Scheffler seeks 3rd straight; LPGA returns to Mexico
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: PGA Championship (Scottie Scheffler),THIS WEEK: Charles Schwab Challenge, May 22-25,Course: Colonial Country Club (Par 70, 7,289 Yards),Purse: $9.5M (Winner...
Lynx try to defeat Wings for second time in young season
The Minnesota Lynx and Dallas Wings will clash for the second time in the opening week of the WNBA season on Wednesday in Minneapolis, with the teams already establishing marching orders for their respective campaigns.,The Lynx, who played in the league finals last season, have picked up right where...
Julio Rodriguez heating up as Mariners face White Sox
After batting just .202 in April, Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez has regrouped in May.,Rodriguez has hit safely in seven straight games and 11 of 12 entering the Mariners' Tuesday road game against the Chicago White Sox.,The two-time All-Star belted an eighth-inning grand slam on Mo...
White Sox sign RHP Adrian Houser, to start vs. Mariners on Tuesday
Veteran free agent right-hander Adrian Houser is signing with the Chicago White Sox on a one-year, $1.35 million contract and will start Tuesday's game against the visiting Seattle Mariners in his season debut.,In a corresponding move, the White Sox designated right-hander Yoendrys Gomez for assignm...
Red Sox welcome Walker Buehler back from IL to face Mets
If you blink, you might miss Jarren Duran making his impact on a game.,A night after sparking a 3-1, series-opening victory with extra-base hits in each of the first two innings, the left fielder will look to help the Boston Red Sox post an interleague series victory over the visiting New York Mets ...
Red Sox activate RHP Walker Buehler to start vs. Mets
The Boston Red Sox activated right-hander Walker Buehler from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday night's game against the visiting New York Mets.,Buehler last pitched for the Red Sox on April 26 due to right shoulder issues. He was scratched from his next start and ensuing tests revealed he ha...
TGL announces Motor City expansion team for 2027
TGL is expanding to seven teams in 2027 with the addition of Motor City Golf Club representing Detroit.,TMRW Sports and TGL CEO and founder Mike McCarley made the announcement on Tuesday.,The Motor City GC ownership group is led by Middle West Partners and principals Michael Hamp, Peter Hamp and Kev...