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Padres sweep Guardians to improve to 7-0, cap a perfect opening week
SAN DIEGO — Among the Padres to learn about Jackson Merrill’s life-changing contract extension as he woke up, Dylan Cease greeted his 21-year-old center fielder with a grin in a mostly empty clubhouse Wednesday morning...Read more
Giants complete sweep of Astros, finish road trip with 5-1 record
HOUSTON — On Aug. 10, 2024, the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers and improved to 61-58. That was the best their record would look.
Before playing their home opener, the Giants stand four games above even. ...Read more
A's get swept by Cubs in West Sacramento debut but maintain optimism despite glitches
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — You won’t hear a complaint out of Dallas Braden when it comes to his treasured sport.
The perpetually upbeat and proudly bearded former Major League Baseball pitcher said he understands the ...Read more
Mariners salvage win vs. Tigers, beating Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal
SEATTLE — Looking for a summation of the multiple personalities of the Mariners offense, the opening homestand of the 2025 season offered examples of all the variations.
There was the soul-crushing strikeout-prone bunch...Read more
Joel Embiid will undergo arthroscopic surgery next week to address his left knee injury
PHILADELPHIA — Another left knee surgery is the decision for Joel Embiid.
The 76ers announced Wednesday that after consultations with medical experts, it was determined that the seven-time All-Star will undergo ...Read more
George McCaskey has no intention for family to sell Bears: 'Another 100 years would be great'
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Chicago Bears Chairman George McCaskey is determined to keep the franchise in his family’s hands for a long time to come, emphasizing Wednesday that he has no desire to entertain thoughts of a sale ...Read more
'Make a name for myself': How the Lakers' Jaxson Hayes shows his worth
LOS ANGELES — The stakes here in early April for the Lakers are easy to see, the trophies that sit in owner Jeanie Buss' window overlooking the practice courts a constant reminder of what the goals are for the team, ...Read more
Roger Goodell says NFL still committed to diversity, despite Trump's anti-DEI policies
LOS ANGELES — Roger Goodell has doubled down on the NFL’s stance on diversity within its coaching ranks.
For the second time since President Trump took office in January with the intent to roll back many of the nation...Read more
Behind sparks from Winn, Contreras, power from Herrera, Cardinals avoid sweep of Angels
ST. LOUIS — With the snapping of offensive skids from Masyn Winn and Willson Contreras and an eighth-inning rally sparked by the bottom third of their lineup, the Cardinals avoided a sweep of the Angels with a 12-5 win ...Read more
Padres' Jackson Merrill agrees to nine-year, $135 million contract
SAN DIEGO — The Padres have locked up another young player they believe will be a cornerstone of a championship club for years to come.
And they have done it at a wholly reasonable price.
Jackson Merrill, their 21-year...Read more
Three takeaways from Royals' series loss to Brewers
MILWAUKEE — The Kansas City Royals hit the road for their first trip of the 2025 season. KC stopped in Milwaukee to face the Brewers for a three-game midweek series.
A few early-season issues traveled along.
The Royals...Read more
Troy Renck: Russell Westbrook Experience must be curtailed after Nuggets' deflating loss to Timberwolves
DENVER — The Russell Westbrook Experience left us nauseous.
As he stood in the corner, the clock near zero, Westbrook stared at the official in disbelief. His desperate fly-by resulted in a foul. Nickeil Alexander-...Read more
Nickeil Alexander-Walker handles a monumental moment for the Timberwolves -- and for his career
DENVER – Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker came to Minnesota together from Utah a little over two years ago. Alexander-Walker wasn’t sure what was in store for his future. He was a free agent after the season, ...Read more
Red Sox announce 8-year extension for rookie Kristian Campbell
The Red Sox didn’t waste any time securing rookie Kristian Campbell for the long haul.
Less than a week after the versatile top prospect made his major league debut on Opening Day, the team announced that they were in ...Read more
Former Knicks, Syracuse star Carmelo Anthony elected to Hall of Fame: report
NEW YORK — Carmelo Anthony is a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
The basketball world knew that the Brooklyn-born former Knicks star wouldn’t have to wait long to add his name to the list of the game’s immortals.
...Read more
Dominant outing from Paul Skenes wills Pirates to victory over Rays
TAMPA, Fla. — From injuries to poor performances, few things have gone right so far this season for manager Derek Shelton’s club. But luckily for the Pirates, Paul Skenes decided enough was enough. Taking the mound ...Read more
Glen Taylor cedes ownership of Timberwolves and Lynx to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez
MINNEAPOLIS — The drawn-out drama surrounding the sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves is finally over.
More than a year after Glen Taylor tried to retain majority control of the franchise by canceling its $1.5 billion ...Read more
Matt Vensel: Kyle Dubas and the Penguins have a complicated goalie situation to sort out this summer
PITTSBURGH — A third straight April without playoff hockey is underway in Pittsburgh. Soon, the Penguins will head into another offseason in which they lack clarity in the crease.
Two summers ago, Kyle Dubas stepped in ...Read more
Luke DeCock: Why Duke reserve Stanley Borden is merely an interested observer during Final Four run
RALEIGH, N.C. — Stanley Borden was out with his Duke teammates for warm-ups Saturday night, in full uniform, ready to play. Then, he threw on a gray zip-up hoodie and took a seat in the front row of the stands behind the...Read more
Sean Keeler: Broncos' Courtland Sutton held up his end. It's time Sean Payton, Greg Penner did the same and extend his contract.
DENVER — The Bo Show won’t go if Courtland’s a schmo.
“When we get into a game, I know he’s going to be in,” Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix reflected last November when asked about Courtland Sutton. “I ...Read more
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