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New Texas coach Jim Schlossnagle apologizes to reporter
New Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle took a distinctly different tone at his introductory press conference on Wednesday than he did the last time he was in front of a live microphone.,Schlossnagle was not pleased on Monday after a reporter asked about his prospective interest in the Longhorns' ...
Mexico captain Edson Alvarez (hamstring) to miss rest of Copa America
Mexico's Edson Alvarez is out of the Copa America because of a left hamstring injury.,He announced the news on a video posted to social media late Tuesday.,"Unfortunately, my participation in the Copa America has come to a close," he said, according to a translation from Spanish provided by ESPN. "B...
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani chases history in clash vs. White Sox
Shohei Ohtani has played only 78 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he already holds a place in team lore.,Ohtani can establish a frachise record if he drives in a run during Wednesday's visit to the struggling Chicago White Sox.,Ohtani has collected at least one RBI in nine straight games. He's...
Blue Jays chase series win in finale vs. Red Sox
The Toronto Blue Jays will look to build off an emphatic end to their seven-game losing streak and win the rubber match of their three-game series against the host Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.,Toronto ended its ugly slide with a 9-4 victory on Tuesday, totaling 11 hits while putting the game w...
Dodgers get lift from bullpen to edge White Sox
Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman homered and six pitchers combined for seven innings of scoreless relief to boost the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-3 victory against the host Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.,Los Angeles won for the seventh time in its past nine games despite being outhit 8-7. The Dodgers...
Lynx hold off Liberty, win WNBA Commissioner's Cup
Bridget Carleton scored 23 points and dished out five assists as the Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty 94-89 on Tuesday night in Elmont, N.Y., to capture the WNBA Commissioner's Cup.,The Lynx (13-3) took home a cash prize of $500,000 to be distributed among their players, while also winning m...
Houston Rockets Want To Trade For Kevin Durant, Could Settle For Lesser Superstar
The Houston Rockets are reportedly shopping for a superstar, and Kevin Durant was the first name on their list....
Lynx hold off Liberty, win Commissioner's Cup
Bridget Carleton scored 23 points and dished out five assists as the Minnesota Lynx beat the New York Liberty 94-89 on Tuesday night in Elmont, N.Y., to capture the WNBA's Commissioner's Cup.,The Lynx (13-3) took home a cash prize of $500,000 to be distributed amongst their players, while also winni...
Blue Jays rout Red Sox to snap seven-game skid
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had two doubles and four RBI while George Springer homered to help the visiting Toronto Blue Jays past the Boston Red Sox 9-4 on Tuesday.,The Blue Jays scored all nine of their runs over the third and fourth innings, highlighted by an initial seven-run scoring frame that erased...
Baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle leaves Texas A&M for Texas
Less than 24 hours after Texas A&M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle scolded a reporter for asking whether he would have interest in taking the same job at Texas, Schlossnagle made the move from College Station to Austin.,Schlossnagle, whose Aggies made the school's first appearance in a Men's College...
Baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle leaves Texas A&M for Texas
Less than 24 hours after Texas A&M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle scolded a reporter for asking whether he would have interest in taking the same job at Texas, Schlossnagle made the move from College Station to Austin.,Schlossnagle, whose Aggies made the school's first appearance in a Men's College...
Reports: Coach Jim Schlossnagle leaving A&M for Texas
Less than 24 hours after Texas A&M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle scolded a reporter for asking whether he would have interest in taking the same job at Texas, multiple reports indicated Tuesday he has done just that.,Schlossnagle, whose Aggies made the school's first appearance in a Men's College ...
Reports: Coach Jim Schlossnagle leaving A&M for Texas
Less than 24 hours after Texas A&M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle scolded a reporter for asking whether he would have interest in taking the same job at Texas, multiple reports indicated Tuesday he has done just that.,Schlossnagle, whose Aggies made the school's first appearance in a Men's College ...
Reports: Alex Meruelo abandons plan to bring NHL back to Arizona
With no path to construct a new arena in the Phoenix area, Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo is abandoning his plans to revive the franchise, multiple reports said Tuesday.,Meruelo told his remaining staff Monday that he is no longer pursuing a new arena, which was requisite for bringing an NHL tea...
After captain's injury, Mexico battles Venezuela atop Copa Group B
Mexico will likely need to overcome the absence of captain Edson Alvarez when they try to continue their winning start to Copa America against Venezuela on Wednesday night in Inglewood, Calif.,The West Ham defensive midfielder departed on a stretcher just shy of the half-hour mark of Saturday's 1-0 ...
Why Chase Briscoe joining Joe Gibbs Racing is a perfect fit
It's official: Chase Briscoe will join Joe Gibbs Racing in 2025.,The 29-year-old Indiana native will take over the vacant seat at JGR when Martin Truex Jr. retires at the end of 2024.,After a four-year stint with Stewart-Haas Racing, Briscoe will finally have an opportunity to race in the Cup Series...
Chase Briscoe to replace retiring Martin Truex Jr. at JGR
Joe Gibbs Racing confirmed that Chase Briscoe will replace retiring driver Martin Truex Jr. in the No. 19 Toyota for the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.,Tuesday's announcement came a few days after fellow JGR driver Christopher Bell accidentally leaked the news in a press conference at New Hampshire ...
Five NFL Rookies With The Most To Prove in 2024 Season
These five NFL rookies have a lot of pressure to succeed early on in their professional football careers....
Jets D Dylan DeMelo lands 4-year, $19.6M extension
The Winnipeg Jets agreed to terms with defenseman Dylan DeMelo on a four-year, $19.6 million contract extension Tuesday.,DeMelo, 31, was set to become an unrestricted free agent. The $4.9 million average annual value marks a significant jump from the $3 million salary he earned last season.,DeMelo p...
Miguel Rojas, Dodgers look to keep rolling vs. White Sox
The Los Angeles Dodgers boast a lineup featuring multiple All-Stars, but veteran infielder Miguel Rojas has been a key member of the team this season.,Rojas has emerged as a crucial player for the Dodgers, who will aim for their second straight win over the host Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night. ,...