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Jarren Duran heats up for Red Sox going into home series vs. Twins
After both teams banked series wins earlier this week, the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins open a three-game set in Boston with a battle of young left-handed pitchers on Friday night.,The Red Sox return home with momentum following their second series sweep of the season and this month, taking al...
Lions sign All-Pro LB Jack Campbell to extension
All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell agreed to terms on a contract extension with the Detroit Lions on Thursday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team on the deal, however NFL Network reported it was a four-year contract that extends through the 2030 season.,"I signed my extension. I'm excited ...
PrizePicks founder donates $10M to Georgia hoops
Georgia alumnus Adam Wexler donated $10 million to the Bulldogs' men's basketball program, marking the largest philanthropic commitment by one donor in the school's athletic history, the school announced on Thursday.,Wexler, who graduated from Georgia in 2007, is the founder of PrizePicks, one of th...
Behind Jarren Duran's home run, Red Sox complete sweep of Royals
Jarren Duran hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Boston Red Sox completed a three-game road series sweep of the scuffling Kansas City Royals with a 4-3 victory on Wednesday.,Boston trailed 3-2 entering the seventh, when Carlos Narvaez opened the frame with a single off Kansas...
Overachieving Tempo seek 3-game win streak at Lynx
The Minnesota Lynx hope to get back to the basics Thursday evening.,Fortunately for them, they have a pair of players who can help them do just that.,Olivia Miles and Natasha Howard will look to build upon their emerging pick-and-roll chemistry when the Lynx (2-2) tip off against the Toronto Tempo (...
Mariners hold on for contested win over White Sox to claim series
Jhonny Pereda and Randy Arozarena homered in a three-run seventh inning as the Seattle Mariners broke a tie and held on for a 5-4 victory against the visiting Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon.,Seattle took two of three games against the White Sox to finish its six-game homestand with a 2-4 r...
Sabres' Lindy Ruff receives 2-year contract extension
The Buffalo Sabres rewarded Lindy Ruff for ending the team's lengthy postseason drought on Wednesday by signing him to a two-year contract extension.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team for Ruff, who will remain with the Sabres through the 2027-28 season.,The winningest head coach in fran...
Sparks, Mercury both seeking more 'punch' on defense
The visiting Los Angeles Sparks and Phoenix Mercury enter Thursday's game searching for answers following home losses to the expansion Toronto Tempo.,The Mercury (2-3) and the Sparks (1-3) have each dropped three of their last four games.,Los Angeles will play its first game on the road while Phoeni...
Red Sox turn to Connelly Early in bid to sweep reeling Royals
Following a much-needed offensive breakout, the Boston Red Sox are in position to sweep the Kansas City Royals.,With left-hander Connelly Early (3-2, 3.21 ERA) looking to continue his solid start to the season, the visiting Red Sox will try to record a three-game series sweep against the scuffling R...
Behind 'dangerous' Munetaka Murakami, White Sox chase another win vs. M's
In baseball, the analytical crowd talks about "three true outcomes" -- plate appearances that end in a home run, walk or strikeout.,They're called "true" because they involve only the batter and pitcher, removing defense from the equation.,Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is a prime exampl...
White Sox score 2 runs in 9th inning to rally past Mariners
Chase Meidroth and Andrew Benintendi hit run-scoring singles in the ninth inning as the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 2-1 victory against the host Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.,Four pitchers combined on a one-hitter as the White Sox evened the series at one win apiece. Reliever Bryan Hudson (2-1) g...
White Sox score two runs in 9th inning to rally past Mariners
Chase Meidroth and Andrew Benintendi hit run-scoring singles in the ninth inning as the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 2-1 victory against the host Seattle Mariners.,Four pitchers combined on a one-hitter as the White Sox evened the series at a game apiece. Reliever Bryan Hudson (2-1) got the victo...
White Sox acquire LHP Joe Rock from Rays
The Chicago White Sox acquired left-hander Joe Rock in a trade with Tampa Bay on Tuesday, sending infielder Oliver Dunn to the Rays in the deal.,The White Sox assigned Rock to Triple-A Charlotte upon the transaction's completion. They also moved catcher Kyle Teel, who has a sprained right knee ligam...
Jarren Duran homer helps Red Sox pull away late to extend Royals' skid
Jarren Duran clubbed a late three-run homer and Willson Contreras had two hits with three RBIs, as the Boston Red Sox broke out for a 7-1 victory over the host Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. ,Duran, who also doubled and walked twice, sent a towering drive inside the right-field foul pole with ...
Ronda Rousey's MMA return drew nearly 17M viewers for Netflix
The MMA bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano peaked at nearly 17 million global viewers and the three-fight main card averaged 12.4 million in its Netflix debut, according to the network and Most Valuable Promotions, it was announced on Tuesday.,In the United States, Rousey-Carano peaked at 11....
Thunder confident in another bounce-back effort in Game 2 vs. Spurs
After playing a career-high 48-plus minutes in Monday night's epic 122-115 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder to open the Western Conference finals, San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama wasn't worried about keeping anything in the tank.,"Yes, it takes a toll," Wembanyama said. "We can rest in Ju...
Rangers activate RHP Chris Martin from injured list
The Texas Rangers activated reliever Chris Martin from the 15-day injured list and optioned fellow right-hander Gavin Collyer to Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.,Martin, who turns 40 next month, landed on the IL on April 15 with a right shoulder impingement. He was 1-1 with a 7.11 ERA in eight appear...
Ryan Garcia to defend WBC title against Conor Benn
WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia will defend his belt against Britain's Conor Benn on Sept. 12 in Las Vegas.,Garcia, 27, announced the date and location of the fight in an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.",Garcia (25-2, 20 KOs) won his first major title on Feb. 21 in a 12-roun...
Twins demote former top overall pick Royce Lewis
The Minnesota Twins demoted slumping infielder Royce Lewis to Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday.,The news comes on the heels of the Twins sending outfielder Matt Wallner to St. Paul last week. Wallner had 22 homers last season.,Also on Tuesday, the Twins placed catcher Ryan Jeffers on the 10-day injured ...
PWHL expands to San Jose
The Professional Women's Hockey League announced San Jose, Calif., as the home of its 12th franchise on Tuesday.,It will be the fourth expansion team starting play in 2026-27, along with Detroit, Las Vegas and Hamilton, Ontario.,The PWHL has a press conference scheduled for 12:45 p.m. PT on Tuesday ...