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Reports: Dodgers calling up INF Hyeseong Kim
The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up infielder Hyeseong Kim, an offseason addition from South Korea's KBO League, multiple outlets reported Saturday. Kim, 26, is batting .252 with an .798 OPS in 115
Reports: Coby Mayo, Orioles' top INF prospect, potentially on cusp of call up
Infielder Coby Mayo, ranked by MLB Pipeline as the No. 12 prospect in baseball, was en route to Baltimore on Saturday but has yet to be called up by the Orioles, multiple outlets reported. He should
Red Sox 1B Triston Casas on IL with ruptured patellar tendon
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas was placed on the 10-day injured list with a ruptured left patellar tendon on Saturday. Casas left Friday night's game against the visiting Minnesota Twins
Rockets force Game 7 with road win over Warriors
Fred VanVleet scored 29 points, Alperen Sengun produced a double-double and the Houston Rockets completed a stunning 115-107 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday in San Francisco, forcing
MLB roundup: Riley Greene (2 HRs in 9th) powers Tigers
Riley Greene homered twice during an eight-run ninth inning to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 9-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif. The Tigers hit four home runs in
Red Sox 1B Triston Casas (knee) sustains 'significant' injury
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas left Friday night's game against the Minnesota Twins on a stretcher due to a serious left knee injury. Casas beat out a check-swing tapper that Twins pitcher
Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. (forearm) exits after hit by piitch
San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. exited Friday's game against host Pittsburgh after being hit on his left forearm by a pitch from Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller. X-rays were
Guardians 3B Jose Ramirez (leg) exits vs. Blue Jays
Cleveland Guardians star third baseman Jose Ramirez sustained a mild right anile sprain and departed the team's road game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday after he fell at first base. Ramirez
Red Sox 1B Triston Casas hurts leg, exits game on stretcher
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas left Friday night's game against the Minnesota Twins on a stretcher with an apparent serious leg injury. Casas beat out a check-swing ground ball that Twins
Ex-Arizona State G Adam Miller commits to Gonzaga
Former Arizona State guard Adam Miller has committed to Gonzaga, according to multiple reports on Friday. The Bulldogs will be Miller's fourth program. He started his career at Illinois in 2020-21 and
Red Sox RHP Walker Buehler (shoulder inflammation) goes on IL
The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Walker Buehler on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his pitching shoulder, but manager Alex Cora said it is not a long-term concern. "He's gonna go on
49ers bring back TE Ross Dwelley
The San Francisco 49ers signed tight end Ross Dwelley to a one-year contract on Friday, bringing back the former special teams player who spent his first six NFL seasons with the team. Contract terms
Red Sox activate C Connor Wong from 10-day injured list
The Boston Red Sox activated catcher Connor Wong from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Wong broke his left pinkie in a 6-2 home loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on April 7 and went on the IL the
Grizzlies tab Tuomas Iisalo as head coach
The Memphis Grizzlies made Tuomas Iisalo's stay behind the bench a permanent one by naming him the Grizzlies' head coach on Friday. "I have full confidence in Tuomas serving as head coach of the
Diamondbacks activate 2B Ketel Marte from IL
The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated star second baseman Ketel Marte from the 10-day injured list on Friday. Marte had been sidelined since injuring his left hamstring while running out a double in
Panthers WR Adam Thielen uncertain of future beyond 2025
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen acknowledged Friday that 2025 could be his final season playing in the NFL. Thielen turns 35 prior to the Panthers' season opener. "It could be, yeah,"
Clemson's Ian Schieffelin shifting from basketball to football
After 134 games in a Clemson basketball jersey, power forward Ian Schieffelin is changing uniforms. But not schools. Schieffelin announced Friday he has taken Tigers football coach Dabo Swinney up on
Report: LeBron James injured knee in Game 5 vs. Wolves
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James sustained a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee during Game 5 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN reported
Report: Browns' Jerome Ford takes pay cut; Nick Chubb out?
Browns running back Jerome Ford accepted a pay cut Friday, perhaps signaling the end of Nick Chubb's tenure, Cleveland.com reported. Ford agreed to reduce his 2025 salary from $3.486 million to a
Colorado CB Colton Hood transferring to Tennessee
Former Colorado cornerback Colton Hood announced on Friday that he is transferring to Tennessee. Hood had been expected to take over for Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter in the Buffaloes' secondary
Reds place OF Austin Hays (hamstring) on 10-day IL
The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list Friday and activated catcher Tyler Stephenson from the IL. The move involving Hays is retroactive to Tuesday, one day after
Syracuse F Donnie Freeman resumes basketball activities
Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman has resumed basketball activities following a season-ending injury to his right foot. Not only is he back on the court and "100 percent" healthy, he also has grown an
NBA-Popovich steps down as Spurs coach, will become club president
(Reuters) - Gregg Popovich has stepped down as coach of the San Antonio Spurs and will become the club's president of basketball operations, the NBA team said on Friday. The 76-year-old, who has the
Yankees place 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr. (oblique) on IL
The New York Yankees placed second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day injured list on Friday. He strained his right oblique on a swing against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, and the move is
Angels' Mike Trout heads to IL with bone bruise on knee
Mike Trout, the Los Angeles Angels superstar who has struggled to stay healthy in recent years, is headed to the injured list again. The three-time American League MVP left the Angels' Wednesday game
James Harden, Clippers force Game 7 vs. Nuggets
James Harden recorded 28 points, eight assists and six rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers remained alive in their first-round series with the Denver Nuggets, winning 111-105 on Thursday night in
Knicks' Jalen Brunson hits late trey, seals series vs. Pistons
Jalen Brunson scored 40 points, including the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds left, as the visiting New York Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 116-113 victory over the
MLB roundup: Guardians rally past Twins in 10th inning
Jose Ramirez singled in Steven Kwan with the tying run, stole second base and scored on Angel Martinez's hit through the right side of the infield in the 10th inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a
Reports: Rangers sending scuffling slugger Jake Burger to Triple-A
The Texas Rangers reportedly demoted slugger Jake Burger to Triple-A Round Rock after being shut out by the Athletics on Thursday afternoon. The move packs significance because Burger smacked 63
Tigers part ways with high-priced RHP Kenta Maeda
The Detroit Tigers designated struggling right-hander Kenta Maeda for assignment prior to Thursday's road game against the Los Angeles Angels. Maeda, 37, had a 7.88 ERA in seven relief appearances
Red Sox RHP Walker Buehler (shoulder) undergoing tests
Boston Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler has been scratched from Friday night's start against the visiting Minnesota Twins due to issues with his pitching shoulder. Buehler left the team while it
Pacers put Tyrese Haliburton's dad in timeout for playoffs
John Haliburton agreed to stay home for the "foreseeable future" and will not attend games in the playoffs after the dad of Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton was involved in an on-court
Royals option LHP Noah Cameron hours after no-hit bid
Less than 24 hours after taking a no-hitter into the seventh inning of his MLB debut, Noah Cameron is on his way back to Triple-A Omaha. The Kansas City Royals optioned the 6-foot-3 left-hander to the
Dodgers acquire RHPs J.P. Feyereisen, Ryan Loutos
The Los Angeles Dodgers added right-handed pitchers J.P. Feyereisen and Ryan Loutos among multiple roster moves on Thursday. Los Angeles claimed Feyereisen, a former Dodgers reliever, off waivers from
Coveted QB recruit Trae Taylor commits to Nebraska
Coveted quarterback prospect Trae Taylor is still months away from becoming eligible to actually put pen to paper, but he announced his verbal commitment to the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Thursday. One
Steelers add veteran WR Robert Woods
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran wide receiver Robert Woods to a one-year contract on Thursday. Terms were not announced, but NFL Network reported the deal is worth $2 million. Woods, who turned
Suns promote Brian Gregory to GM
The Phoenix Suns promoted Brian Gregory to general manager on Thursday. Gregory, 58, was hired as the Suns' vice president of player programming last June. James Jones, who has been the Phoenix GM
Yankees claim OF Bryan De La Cruz off waivers
The New York Yankees claimed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. The Yankees optioned De La Cruz, 28, to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. De La Cruz batted .191
Aces C Megan Gustafson (leg) sidelined indefinitely
Las Vegas Aces center Megan Gustafson will be sidelined indefinitely with an injury to her lower left leg, the team announced Thursday. Gustafson, 28, averaged 3.7 points, 1.9 rebounds and 10.7
Tom Izzo named co-interim AD in Michigan State shakeup
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo and deputy athletic director Jennifer Smith were named as co-interim athletic directors while the university searches for a permanent replacement for Alan
White Sox activate INF Chase Meidroth from injured list
The Chicago White Sox reinstated rookie infielder Chase Meidroth from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. He takes the roster spot of rookie infielder Gage Workman, who went on the 10-day IL with a
Blue-chip OT Keenyi Pepe commits to 'home' program USC
Blue-chip offensive tackle Keenyi Pepe from IMG Academy announced Thursday that he will play his college football at the University of Southern California. "Coming Back Home," the Class of 2026
Option in hand, Lakers expect LeBron James back for Year 23
LeBron James tiptoed through roster-related questions as the Lakers began their offseason following a first-round playoff exit, but the team expects him to return for Year 23 in the NBA. James, 40,
St. John's to meet Kentucky in CBS Classic next season
A familiar face awaits Kentucky in the CBS Classic, scheduled for Dec. 20 in Atlanta. Kentucky drew St. John's and Rick Pitino, who coached in Lexington from 1989 to 1997 with three Final Four trips
Rangers place C Kyle Higashioka on injured list
The Texas Rangers placed catcher Kyle Higashioka on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a mild left intercostal strain. The move is retroactive to Wednesday, one day after Higashioka sustained the
D-backs put Justin Martinez on IL, transfer A.J. Puk to 60-day IL
Arizona's bullpen took another hit Thursday as the Diamondbacks placed right-hander Justin Martinez on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. The team also transferred closer A.J.
Celtics' Jrue Holiday wins second Sportsmanship Award
Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday won the NBA Sportsmanship Award for the second time on Thursday. Holiday, 34, previously received the Joe Dumars Trophy with the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2020-21
Fifth-year options: Browns pass on commitment to Kenny Pickett
Deadline day for teams to exercise the fifth-year option clause in contracts of 2022 first-round picks provided clarity Thursday for multiple players who've changed teams since they turned pro. Browns
Phillies acquire RHP Daniel Robert from Rangers
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired Daniel Robert from the Texas Rangers on Thursday in exchange for fellow right-hander Enrique Segura. The Phillies optioned Robert, who was designated for assignment
Villanova lands star 2025 recruit Acaden Lewis
Four-star point guard Acaden Lewis has committed to Villanova in the Class of 2025. Lewis, 19, selected the Wildcats after visiting St. John's, Georgia and Miami over the past few weeks. He previously
Reds demote struggling Alexis Diaz, call up Luis Mey
The Cincinnati Reds optioned reliever Alexis Diaz to Louisville on Friday and called up fellow right-hander Luis Mey from the Triple-A club. Diaz has struggled mightily since his return from the
NFL fines Falcons, Jeff Ulbrich total of $350K for Sanders prank
A prank call to Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft cost the Atlanta Falcons $250,000 and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich was fined $100,000 by the league for his 21-year
Rudy Gobert, Wolves knock out Lakers in Game 5
Rudy Gobert scored 27 points and grabbed 24 rebounds as the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 103-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 on
MLB roundup: Jays rally from 6 down, top Red Sox in 10
Alejandro Kirk singled home the winning run in the 10th inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied from a 6-0 deficit to defeat the visiting Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Wednesday night. Anthony Santander had
Fan falls 21 feet onto warning track during Cubs-Pirates game
A fan attending the Wednesday night game between the Chicago Cubs and the host Pittsburgh Pirates fell out of the right field stands during the seventh inning and landed on the PNC Park warning track
Hawks' Dyson Daniels swipes Most Improved Player award
Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, who posted the NBA's highest steals average in 34 seasons, was named the league's 2024-25 Most Improved Player on Wednesday and rewarded with the George Mikan Trophy
Angels star Mike Trout exits with left knee soreness
Angels right fielder Mike Trout left Wednesday afternoon's 9-3 loss at the Seattle Mariners with soreness in his left knee, Los Angeles manager Ron Washington said after the game. However, Trout said
Orioles move struggling RHP Charlie Morton to bullpen
The Baltimore Orioles are moving scuffling right-hander Charlie Morton to the bullpen in an effort to get the two-time All-Star back on track. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde made the announcement
Report: Packers pick up 5th-year option on Devonte Wyatt
The Green Bay Packers are exercising their fifth-year option on defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt, their 2022 first-round pick, Fox Sports reported Wednesday. Wyatt, 27, will earn a fully guaranteed $
White Sox reinstate LHP Fraser Ellard from IL
The Chicago White Sox reinstated left-hander Fraser Ellard from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday. Ellard was on the IL with a right hamstring injury he suffered earlier this month. The club
Top FCS freshman CharMar Brown transfers to Miami
CharMar Brown, who ran for more than 1,100 yards in 2024 for FCS national champion North Dakota State, is transferring to Miami. The 247Sports transfer portal list was updated with the move Wednesday
Jets QB Jordan Travis, '24 draft pick, forced to retire
New York Jets quarterback Jordan Travis, a fifth-round draft pick in 2024, informed the team Wednesday that he is retiring. Travis, 24, cited ongoing complications from a left leg injury sustained
Report: UNC 'Hard Knocks' scuttled over involvement of Bill Belichick's girlfriend
Plans for the cameras to roll at North Carolina for the first-ever college season of "Hard Knocks" were called off over worries about the involvement of coach Bill Belichick's girlfriend. That is
Mariners place OF Luke Raley (oblique) on injured list
The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Luke Raley on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right oblique strain. Raley, 30, tweaked his side during batting practice before Tuesday's 5-3 win over
Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. set to return Sunday
Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. is expected to make his long-awaited return to the mound on Sunday, which would mark his first appearance in a major league game since the 2022 World
Ravens pick up option of Kyle Hamilton, decline Tyler Linderbaum
The Baltimore Ravens picked up the fifth-year option on All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton while declining the same commitment to offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum on Wednesday. General manager Eric
Wisconsin transfer Serah Williams commits to UConn
Two-time All-Big Ten forward Serah Williams committed to UConn on Wednesday after three seasons at Wisconsin. The 6-foot-4 Williams made her announcement on social media after visiting Storrs, Conn.,
Lynx rookie F Aubrey Griffin to have knee surgery
Minnesota Lynx rookie forward Aubrey Griffin will have arthroscopic surgery on her left knee, the team announced. Griffin, a third-round pick in the draft earlier this month, will undergo the
Reports: Eagles exercise option for DT Jordan Davis
The Philadelphia Eagles are exercising the fifth-year option for defensive tackle Jordan Davis, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. Davis, the 13th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, will earn a
NFL-Falcons, DC Ulbrich fined over draft day prank call to Sanders
NEW YORK (Reuters) -The NFL fined the Atlanta Falcons $250,000 and their defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich $100,000, the league said on Wednesday, after Ulbrich's son prank called quarterback Shedeur
Marlins OF Griffin Conine (shoulder) out for season
Miami Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine is expected to miss the rest of the season following shoulder surgery in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Conine, 27, will be ready for the start of spring training next
Reds put INF Jeimer Candelario (back) on 10-day IL
The Cincinnati Reds placed infielder Jeimer Candelario on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, citing a lumbar spine strain. The move is retroactive to Monday. Candelario, 31, last played Sunday in 8
Falcons pick up fifth-year option for WR Drake London
The Atlanta Falcons exercised their fifth-year option for wide receiver Drake London on Wednesday. London, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, will earn a guaranteed $16.817 million in 2026.
International prospect Sidi Gueye commits to Arizona
Senegal's Sidi Gueye, a top international prospect, announced his commitment to Arizona on Wednesday. The 6-foot-11 forward told ESPN that his relationship with Wildcats coach Tommy Lloyd helped him
John Elway's business partner dies from golf cart fall
Jeff Sperbeck, a longtime friend and business partner of Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway, died Wednesday morning from injuries he sustained in a golf cart accident over the weekend. He was 62. The
Lakers face elimination, battle Timberwolves in Game 5
The Minnesota Timberwolves have earned three chances to close out their first-found Western Conference playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers and will take the floor for the first of those on
MLB roundup: Yankees homer early and often, overrun Orioles
Ben Rice homered in each of the first two innings and Aaron Judge hit one of New York's four first-inning solo shots as the Yankees belted the host Baltimore Orioles 15-3 on Tuesday. Yankees starter
NBA roundup: Pacers eliminate Bucks after Tyrese Haliburton's late layup
Tyrese Haliburton scored 26 points, including the go-ahead layup with 1.4 seconds remaining in overtime, and the Indiana Pacers rallied for a 119-118 win over the Milwaukee Bucks to clinch their
Shedeur Sanders' Browns jersey ranks third in rookie sales
Just three days after being drafted by the Cleveland Browns, Shedeur Sanders' No. 00 ranks as the third-best selling jersey among all NFL rookies. Sanders, who has yet to be assigned an official
Tyrese Haliburton’s father confronts Giannis Antetokounmpo
Tyrese Haliburton's father is taking heat for an altercation he instigated with Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Indiana Pacers' series-clinching 119-118 overtime victory over the Bucks
Ex-Michigan G Jace Howard, son of Juwan, commits to Fordham
Former Michigan guard Jace Howard announced Tuesday night that he is transferring to Fordham. Howard is the son of former Michigan star player and former coach Juwan Howard. "Let's get it @FordhamMBB
Guardians place RHP Paul Sewald (shoulder) on 15-day injured list
The Cleveland Guardians placed reliever Paul Sewald on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday after an MRI revealed a right shoulder strain. Sewald, 34, was injured pitching to Minnesota's Ryan Jeffers in
Padres activate star hitter Luis Arraez from concussion list
The San Diego Padres activated three-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the seven-day concussion list prior to their Tuesday home game against the San Francisco Giants. The Padres also activated
Mets LHP A.J. Minter (lat strain) considering season-ending surgery
New York Mets reliever A.J. Minter will miss significant time and is considering season-ending surgery after sustaining a left lat strain, manager Carlos Mendoza said on Tuesday. Minter said he was
Stephon Castle named Rookie of the Year, second straight for Spurs
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle was the runaway winner of the NBA Rookie of the Year award on Tuesday. Castle is the second straight San Antonio player to win top rookie honors. Victor
Damian Lillard vows Achilles injury won't shorten his career
Damian Lillard's resolve is high just two days after an excruciating torn left Achilles tendon knocked him out of the rest of this season's playoffs. Lillard spoke with Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc
Former HS phenom Mikey Williams to transfer to Sacramento State
Sacramento State continues to add star power to its college basketball program after former prep phenom Mikey Williams indicated that he has committed to play for the Hornets next season. As first
Reports: Vikings signing LB Andrew Van Ginkel to $23M extension
The Minnesota Vikings signed Pro Bowl linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel to a contract extension on Tuesday, with multiple reports saying it was a one-year, $23 million extension through the 2026 season.
Patriots release longtime LS Joe Cardona
Long snapper Joe Cardona, who won two Super Bowls in 10 seasons with the New England Patriots and was their longest-tenured player, was released by the team on Tuesday. Cardona, 33, joined the
Free agents J.K. Dobbins, Elijah Moore tagged with UFA tenders
The Los Angeles Chargers applied the unrestricted free agent tender on running back J.K. Dobbins, and the Cleveland Browns did the same with wide receiver Elijah Moore, per the NFL transaction log on
Report: CB Jaire Alexander might stick with Packers
After it appeared for months that the Green Bay Packers would trade or release cornerback Jaire Alexander, ESPN reported on Tuesday that while those options still remain, the team might also keep the
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy: 'I know I'm ready to start'
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy reintroduced himself to reporters on Tuesday by throwing passes on the practice field and answering questions at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minn.
Chiefs pick up options for Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis
The Kansas City Chiefs are picking up the options for 2022 first-round picks Trent McDuffie and George Karlaftis, ESPN reported Tuesday. McDuffie, 24, was drafted 21st overall and now is in line to
Reports: Commanders sign K Matt Gay, release Zane Gonzalez
The Washington Commanders are signing Matt Gay to a one-year deal and releasing fellow kicker Zane Gonzalez, multiple outlets reported Tuesday. Gay's contract is worth up to $5 million with $4.35
Report: Kings removing interim tag for Doug Christie
The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a multiyear deal to make Doug Christie their new head coach, ESPN reported Tuesday. Christie, 54, finished the 2024-25 season as their interim coach, compiling a 27
Giannis Antetokounmpo Next Team Odds: Greek Freak Brooklyn bound?
Damian Lillard's devastating Achilles injury could have long-lasting implications that impact the Milwaukee Bucks far beyond what looks like another first-round exit from the NBA Playoffs. It could
Alex Karaban on return to UConn: 'Let's run it back'
UConn forward Alex Karaban withdrew from the upcoming NBA draft and will return to school for his senior season. A key cog on back-to-back national championship teams in 2023 and 2024, Karaban cited
Alex Karaban on return to UConn: 'Let's run it back'
UConn forward Alex Karaban withdrew from the upcoming NBA draft and will return to school for his senior season. A key cog on back-to-back national championship teams in 2023 and 2024, Karaban cited
Saints release QB Ben DiNucci
Quarterback Ben DiNucci announced his release from the New Orleans Saints over social media on Tuesday morning. His stay with New Orleans wasn't a long one. He joined the Saints' practice squad in
NBA mulling All-Star Game change: USA vs. World
The NBA is considering changing the format of the 2026 All-Star Game in Los Angeles to an international competition. Commissioner Adam Silver said last month that the league was going "back to the