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White Sox ink LHP Martin Perez, DFA RHP Ron Marinaccio
The Chicago White Sox and left-handed starting pitcher Martin Perez finalized a one-year, $5 million contract on Tuesday.,The deal includes a mutual option for 2026.,Perez, 33, joins his fourth team in three seasons after splitting 2024 between the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres. Pittsburgh...
Ohio State favored to repeat as Big 10, SEC dominate odds
Fresh off the program's first national title since 2014, Ohio State has been installed as the favorite to repeat as the College Football Playoff champions next season.,The Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame 34-23 on Monday night and are already the +450 favorites at DraftKings to repeat the feat.,Texas, w...
76ers hurting in more ways than one, with Nuggets up next
The Philadelphia 76ers are hurting right now, and it doesn't appear to be getting better soon.,Philadelphia had eight players listed on the injury report for Sunday's loss at Milwaukee, and the situation could be similar when the Sixers play at the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night.,The Sixers, who ha...
No. 7 Texas piles on No. 8 Maryland at Coretta Scott King Classic
Madison Booker poured in 28 points on 13-of-19 shooting, guiding No. 7 Texas to an 89-51 blowout of No. 8 Maryland at the Coretta Scott King Classic on Monday in Newark, N.J.,Kyla Oldacre had 15 points and six rebounds, Taylor Jones posted 13 points and nine boards and Shay Holle scored 12 points fo...
Surging No. 22 Missouri not sneaking up on Texas
If you're surprised that No. 22 Missouri has become one of the most dangerous teams in the Southeastern Conference, then you weren't paying enough attention to the Tigers during their nonconference schedule.,Now Missouri, which is in the Top 25 for the first time since the end of the 2022-23 season,...
Maple Leafs F Max Pacioretty (upper body) ruled out vs. Lightning
Toronto forward Max Pacioretty has been ruled out for the Maple Leafs' game Monday night against the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning because of an upper-body injury.,Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube said after Pacioretty missed practice on Monday morning that the 17-year veteran won't play and his status...
Bucks make quick work of short-handed 76ers
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points and grabbed 15 boards to lead the host Milwaukee Bucks to a 123-109 win over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday evening.,It marked the fourth win in a row for Milwaukee. Damian Lillard added 25 points thanks to a 16-point fourth quarter, while Khris ...
Former MLB player, manager Jeff Torborg dies at 83
Jeff Torborg, who played 10 seasons in the major leagues and managed in parts of 11 more, died on Sunday. He was 83.,The Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Guardians and Miami Marlins were among those who offered condolences on social media. No cause of death was given.,Torborg played catcher for the Los ...
Sepp Straka returns to winner's circle at The American Express
Austria's Sepp Straka shot a final-round 2-under-par 70 and didn't allow a rare blotch on the scorecard to derail him on the way to winning The American Express on Sunday at the PGA West Pete Dye Stadium Course in La Quinta, Calif.,Straka finished at 25-under 263 for a two-shot victory.,Straka, who ...
Bucks look to shift into higher gear vs. free-falling 76ers
The Milwaukee Bucks welcome the struggling Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night in the teams' first meeting since the season opener.,Sunday's contest will conclude a four-game homestand for Milwaukee. The Bucks prevailed in each of the first three games, including a 130-112 win over the Toronto Raptor...
Texans upset with officiating following season-ending loss to Chiefs
Houston Texans players and coaches are far from pleased with how the officiating crew called their 23-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. ,Playing in the AFC divisional round of the playoffs for the second straight season, Houston felt like it had to contend with officials in addition to ...
No. 11 Texas A&M rolls past ice-cold LSU
Zhuric Phelps scored 13 points and No. 11 Texas A&M pulled away from cold-shooting LSU for a 68-57 victory on Saturday night in College Station, Texas.,All-Southeastern Conference guard Wade Taylor IV returned from a three-game absence due to an undisclosed injury to score 12 points while Henry Cole...
Chiefs outclass Texans to reach AFC title game
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce connected on a fourth-quarter touchdown pass while Harrison Butker booted three field goals Saturday as the top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs subdued the No. 4 Houston Texans 23-14 to earn home-field advantage for the AFC title game.,Kansas City will play either Baltimor...
Sepp Straka holds 4-stroke lead at The American Express
Sepp Straka of Austria shot 8-under-par 64 for the second day in a row to surge to the lead of The American Express on Saturday at La Quinta Country Club in La Quinta, Calif.,Straka will take a four-stroke lead to the final round. His bogey-free third round included 6 under through nine holes as he ...
No. 5 Florida dominates second half in easy win over Texas
Alijah Martin scored 22 points as No. 5 Florida was at its best in the second half on the way to an 84-60 victory over Texas on Saturday afternoon in a Southeastern Conference clash in Gainesville, Fla.,The Gators (16-2, 3-2 SEC) led by seven at halftime and never let Texas any closer in the second ...
Report: Texas, Steve Sarkisian agree to 7-year deal
After reportedly turning down interviews with two NFL teams regarding their coaching vacancies, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian agreed to a new seven-year deal, ESPN reported on Saturday.,Per ESPN's report, the deal tacks on another year to Sarkisian's existing contract and ensures he will be among coll...
JT Toppin, Texas Tech too strong for Arizona
JT Toppin collected 20 points and 16 rebounds to fuel host Texas Tech to a 70-54 victory over Arizona on Saturday in Lubbock, Texas.,Chance McMillian scored 14 points in a gritty home win one week after the Red Raiders (13-4, 4-2 Big 12) squandered a chance to knock off No. 2-ranked Iowa State.,Texa...
Texans' Joe Mixon, Azeez Al-Shaair active vs. Chiefs
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair both are active for Saturday's AFC divisional playoff game against the host Kansas City Chiefs.,Mixon was limited in practice this week with an ankle injury and Al-Shaair was limited with a knee issue.,Both were listed as questiona...
NFL Divisional Playoffs: Texans-Chiefs Preview, Props & Prediction
The divisional round of the NFL playoffs kicks off when the Kansas City Chiefs begin their quest for a three-peat at home against the Houston Texans on Saturday.,The Chiefs (15-2) will be well-rested coming off their bye week courtesy of earning the top seed in the AFC. The Texans (10-7) are coming ...
Report: Texans' Joe Mixon, Azeez Al-Shaair good to go vs. Chiefs
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair are both set to play in Saturday's divisional playoff game at Kansas City, NFL Network reported.,Mixon was limited in practice this week with an ankle injury and Al-Shaair was limited with a knee issue.,Both were listed as question...