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Pistons escape 24-point hole vs. Magic, head home for Game 7

Sat, 02 May 2026 02:05:15 GMT

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Cade Cunningham scored 32 points as the Detroit Pistons came back from a 24-point deficit to stun the host Orlando Magic 93-79 on Friday, forcing a decisive Game 7 in the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

Tobias Harris racked up 22 points and Duncan Robinson had 14 points as Detroit won its second elimination game in a row. Cunningham, Harris and teamma

Shane McClanahan helps Rays blank hapless Giants

Sat, 02 May 2026 01:40:25 GMT

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Shane McClanahan crafted his second straight scoreless start, Yandy Diaz and Junior Caminero homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays opened a six-game homestand with a 3-0 win over the struggling San Francisco Giants on Friday night at St. Petersburg, Fla.

In a season-longest six inning, the left-handed McClanahan (3-2) allowed five hits, struck out five and did not issue a

US approves more than $8.6bn in military sales to Israel, Gulf allies

Sat, 02 May 2026 01:18:30 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 2 (ANI): The United States has approved military sales worth more than USD 8.6 billion to key West Asian allies, including Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as reported by Al Jazeera.

According to a report, the US State Department announced the arms sales on Friday as regional tensions remain high following the prolonged conflict involving Iran.

The approval

Blues retain Dylan Holloway with five-year, $38.75 million deal

Sat, 02 May 2026 00:55:05 GMT

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St. Louis Blues forward Dylan Holloway agreed to a five-year, $38.75 million contract extension, the team announced Friday.

Holloway, who turns 25 in September, is under contract with the team through 2030-31. The deal begins this coming season.

Holloway ranked second on the Blues in points (51) and goals (22) this season in 59 games.

He has 48 goal

Cameron Young in driver's seat halfway through Cadillac Championship

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:55:11 GMT

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Cameron Young built a five-shot advantage at the Cadillac Championship by posting a 5-under-par 67 on Friday at Trump National Doral outside Miami.

Young rocketed up to 13-under 131 while Alex Smalley (second-round 71) found the water on No. 18 for a bogey that dropped him into a tie at 8 under with Canada's Nick Taylor (70) and Jordan Spieth (71).

After captu

With Orlando in town, Miami seeks first win in new stadium

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:55:06 GMT

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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami make a fourth attempt at earning their first win in their new stadium on Saturday night when they welcome an Orlando City squad managing an unusually busy recent schedule.

The Herons (5-1-4, 19 points) earned consecutive away wins in their first two matches following the resignation of manager Javier Mascherano in early April and the take

Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli for Miami GP sprint pole

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:40:24 GMT

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McLaren's Lando Norris beat out Mercedes' young star and Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli for pole position in spring qualifying Friday at the Miami Grand Prix.

Norris emerged from a one-lap shootout in SQ3 0.222 seconds better than Antonelli, with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in third, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc fourth and Red Bull's Max Verstapp

Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev advance to Madrid final

Fri, 01 May 2026 23:05:09 GMT

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Top-seeded Jannik Sinner recorded his 22nd consecutive victory and second-seeded Alexander Zverev also won his semifinal match on Friday to set up a top-flight title-match pairing at the Mutua Madrid Open.

Sinner cruised to a 6-2, 6-4 victory over No. 21 Arthur Fils of France in his semi to reach the Madrid championship match for the first time. On Sunday, the Italian

Four-star 2027 QB prospect Wonderful Monds IV commits to Notre Dame

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:40:30 GMT

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Four-star 2027 quarterback prospect Wonderful Monds IV announced his commitment to Notre Dame on ESPN's Pat McAfee Show Friday afternoon.

Monds, who hails from Vero Beach, Fla, chose the Fighting Irish over Florida State and Ohio State. He ranks as the No. 264 overall prospect and No. 20 quarterback in the 2027 recruiting class in 247S

Brewers place RHP Brandon Woodruff on IL with shoulder inflammation

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:19:17 GMT

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After making an early exit from his Thursday start due to much lower than normal velocity, Brewers ace Brandon Woodruff was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right shoulder inflammation.

Woodruff, who missed all of 2024 and the first three months of the 2025 season due to shoulder surgery, faced just six batters in Thursday's 13-1 win over the Arizona Diam

George Russell not focused on title fight with Kimi Antonelli yet

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:40:37 GMT

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George Russell said he is treating his battle for the Formula 1 world championship with Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli like a marathon.

As the schedule resumes with Sunday's Miami Grand Prix, Italy's Antonelli holds a nine-point lead over England's Russell with Monaco's Charles Leclerc of Ferrari another 14 points back in third place.

'It made me think -- the

Cowboys sign 1st-rounder Caleb Downs, five other picks

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:40:31 GMT

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The Dallas Cowboys signed six of their seven picks from the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday, including first-round selection Caleb Downs to his four-year rookie deal.

Downs, the 11th overall pick of the draft, will receive $28.95 million in fully guaranteed money that includes a $17.5 million signing bonus. The deal also includes a fifth-year team option.

The Cowboys tr

Guardians look to handle Nick Kurtz, A's in series opener

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:05:05 GMT

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Two teams that finished April with at least a share of the lead in their respective American League divisions go head-to-head to begin May when the Cleveland Guardians face the Athletics on Friday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Cleveland left-hander Joey Cantillo (1-1, 2.97 ERA) and Athletics right-hander J.T. Ginn (0-0, 3.24) are the scheduled starters in the o

Streaking Cardinals return home to take on Dodgers

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:05:07 GMT

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After getting the best of one of baseball's best pitchers, the St. Louis Cardinals will return home this weekend to see what they can do against the least experienced starters the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers have to offer.

The Cardinals will face the Dodgers in Friday's opener of a three-game series and six-game homestand after beating Pittsbur

Twins' Byron Buxton bids to continue power surge in clash vs. Jays

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:40:28 GMT

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Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton said he loves what he has seen from his team's defense during the past week.

The Twins' success at the plate on Thursday is icing on the cake.

'I think we're starting to get in a better flow defensively,' Shelton said. 'I feel it's been the last 7-10 days where it's really kind of ticked up.'

Minnesota will go for back

Rays 'encouraged' by return of Shane McClanahan as he prepares to face Giants

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:19:09 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays will turn to former ace Shane McClanahan on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series with the San Francisco Giants in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The Rays continue to see progress from the left-hander, who recorded his first home win in almost three years last weekend against the Minnesota Twins.

The Rays realize the 2026 version of Mc

Phillies ride momentum of series sweep into opener vs. Marlins

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:55:14 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies are showing signs of life under interim manager Don Mattingly.

The Phillies will go for their fourth straight victory Friday night when they visit the Miami Marlins in the opener of a four-game series.

Philadelphia parted ways with manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday morning after a 9-19 start to the season. Mattingly was promoted from benc

Madrid Open: Zverev reaches semifinals, joins Federer, Nadal, Sinner in elite list

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:20:42 GMT

Madrid [Spain], May 1 (ANI): Alexander Zverev reached the semifinals of the ongoing Madrid Open, easing past Flavio Cobolli to continue his impressive run in the ATP Masters 1000 tournaments.

On Thursday, Zverev beat Cobolli 6-1, 6-4 just 12 days after losing to him in the semifinals of the Munich Open. The two-time Madrid Open champion dropped just seven of 39 points behind his first serve, en route to his four

Kimi Antonelli expects Mercedes' rivals to close gap at Miami GP

Fri, 01 May 2026 00:19:09 GMT

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Kimi Antonelli holds the top spot in the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship standings, but the youngster appears to hold no illusions that he and Mercedes will run away from the pack.

Antonelli spoke to reporters Thursday ahead of the Miami Grand Prix and predicted a close battle when the rubber hits the road this Sunday.

'It's going to be a very interesting weeke

Cameron Young leads Cadillac with Jordan Spieth right behind

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:55:08 GMT

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Cameron Young fired a bogey-free, 8-under-par 64 to kick off the Cadillac Championship and take a one-shot lead over Jordan Spieth and Alex Smalley on Thursday outside Miami.

The PGA Tour returned to Trump National Doral and the famed 'Blue Monster' for the first time since 2016. The event is a $20 million signature event with no 36-hole cut.

Young won the big

US resumes direct flights to Venezuela after 7-year suspension

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:45:50 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 1 (ANI): Direct commercial air travel between the United States and Venezuela has resumed after a seven-year gap, marking a significant reopening of aviation links between the two countries.

The first flight under the renewed arrangement, operated by American Airlines, departed from Miami and landed in Caracas on Thursday (local time).

The White House announced the development on so

Fernando Alonso unsure of F1 future, but won't stop racing

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:19:06 GMT

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In the midst of a disappointing season as an Aston Martin driver, Fernando Alonso isn't in a hurry to make a decision on his Formula 1 future.

The two-time F1 series champion (2005-06), racing in his 23rd season at the top level of competition, remains up in the air about the future of his Aston Martin contract, which expires at the end of this season.

'I'm not

Magic rule out Franz Wagner (calf) for pivotal Game 6 vs. Pistons

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:25:10 GMT

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Magic standout forward Franz Wagner will miss his second straight game when Orlando attempts to close out its first-round series against the visiting Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

Wagner is bothered by a right calf strain that also caused him to miss Game 5 of the Eastern Conference series on Wednesday. Orlando ruled out Wagner for Game 6 on Thursday afternoon.

Down 3-2, Pistons shift pressure to Paolo Banchero, Magic in Game 6

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:55:16 GMT

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Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero are proving they know how to put on a show, and they're going to be called upon in another possible elimination game in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

Cunningham's heroics Wednesday night bought the Pistons another game as No. 1 seed Detroit visits Orlando for Game 6 on Friday night with the Magic leading 3-

Canadiens ready for home chance to eliminate Lightning in tight series

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:55:11 GMT

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The Montreal Canadiens are aware of the opportunity before them as they prepare to host the Tampa Bay Lightning for Game 6 of their Stanley Cup playoff series on Friday.

Thanks to a 3-2 victory Wednesday night in Tampa for a 3-2 edge in the Eastern Conference first-round meeting, the young Canadiens have the opportunity to knock out the Lightning in the best-o

Wild D Jonas Brodin (lower body) out vs. Stars in Game 6

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:41:19 GMT

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Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 6 against the visiting Dallas Stars and is day-to-day because of a lower-body injury.

Brodin, 32, left Tuesday's Game 5 at 1:44 of the second period after blocking a Mikko Rantanen shot. After the game, which Minnesota won 4-2, Brodin was seen on crutches with his foot in a medical boot

Lady Byng finalists: Anze Kopitar, Cole Caufield, Jake Sanderson

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:55:25 GMT

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Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar, Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield and Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson were named the finalists for the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy on Thursday.

Kopitar is no stranger to the award, presented annually to the NHL player who best combines sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and ability. He won the award in 2015

Report: Calais Campbell, 39, to sign 1-year deal with Ravens

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:40:35 GMT

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Six-time Pro-Bowl defensive end Calais Campbell is returning to Baltimore to sign a one-year contract with the Ravens, ESPN reported Thursday.

Campbell, who turns 40 on Sept. 1, previously played in Baltimore from 2020-22. He will suit up for his 19th NFL season in 2026.

Campbell has appeared in 278 regular-season games (259 starts). The league record for a def

College basketball's tallest player Olivier Rioux heads to UC Irvine

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:40:28 GMT

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Olivier Rioux, who at 7-foot-9 is the tallest player in college basketball history, has committed to play for UC Irvine.

The Canadian center redshirted for Florida during its 2024-25 national championship season and played in just 11 games in 2025-26.

'Next stop, Irvine, California,' Rioux wrote Thursday on Instagram.

Malian forces regain control of strategic city

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:33:50 GMT

Islamic State-linked fighters have reportedly withdrawn from Menaka after clashes with the army and allied forces

Malian forces have regained control of a key city in the north of the country after pushing Islamic State-linked militants to withdraw, local sources reported on Wednesday.

The insurgents, who earlier this week had seized Menaka, located on the Niger border, retreated following

Hunter Dobbins set for Cardinals debut vs. Pirates, Paul Skenes

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:19:13 GMT

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Hunter Dobbins will go up against a formidable opposite number in his Cardinals debut on Thursday afternoon when St. Louis opposes the host Pittsburgh Pirates.

The 26-year-old right-hander will face the Pirates' ace, reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes (4-1, 2.48 ERA).

St. Louis has won the first three contests of the four-game serie

Goal No. 1 for Renegade: Overcome fabled Kentucky Derby jinx

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:55:14 GMT

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The post-position draw for the Kentucky Derby is one of the few times in thoroughbred racing when getting first is not something to celebrate.

Last Saturday, during the draw for this Saturday's 152nd running of the race at Churchill Downs, that distinction went to Renegade.

Despite the ominous spot for R

NHL roundup: Flyers KO Penguins with OT win in Game 6

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:19:10 GMT

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Cam York scored at 17:32 of overtime, propelling the Philadelphia Flyers into the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6 on Wednesday.

After winning the first three games of the best-of-seven series, the Flyers lost Games 4 and 5 and struggled to find their offensive footing for much of Game 6.

NBA roundup: Rockets, Pistons stay alive with Game 5 wins

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:40:28 GMT

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Jabari Smith Jr. scored 22 points and Tari Eason added 18 as the Houston Rockets fought off elimination for a second consecutive game and crawled back into their first-round playoff series with a 99-93 road victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 on Wednesday.

Alperen Sengun scored 14 points with nine rebounds and eight assists while Amen Thompson added 15

MLB roundup: Braves walk off Tigers in comeback stunner

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:05:12 GMT

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Matt Olson delivered a long, two-run, walk-off homer in the ninth inning against closer Kenley Jansen to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday.

Ozzie Albies opened the inning with a walk and Olson followed with his ninth homer, a 397-foot shot to right-center field that landed in the Atlanta bullpen. It was the second strai

Alexandre Texier lifts Canadiens to 3-2 series lead over Lightning

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:19:16 GMT

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Alexandre Texier netted a tiebreaking goal early in the third period, and the visiting Montreal Canadiens took control of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series by holding off the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

The Canadiens grabbed a 3-2 edge in the best-of-seven series, and they head home to Montreal for Game 6 on Friday.<

Cade Cunningham pours in 45 as Pistons extend series vs. Magic

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:05:04 GMT

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Cade Cunningham poured in a career-playoff-high 45 points as the top-seeded Detroit Pistons staved off elimination with a 116-109 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic in Game 5 of their first-round series on Wednesday.

Tobias Harris supplied 23 points and eight assists for the Pistons, who trail 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. Game 6 will be played in Orlando

Tigers put RHP Casey Mize (adductor), SS Javier Baez (ankle) on IL

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:05:04 GMT

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Detroit Tigers' right-hander Casey Mize and shortstop Javier Baez were placed on the injured list on Wednesday after both were hurt during Tuesday's loss to the Atlanta Braves.

Mize, 27, is on the 15-day IL with a right adductor strain. The 2025 All-Star appeared to be in pain after a second-inning strikeout, then departed in the third after a throw to first base

"A day of loss": US Supreme Court dilutes VRA in Callais ruling, sparking outcry from Obama and Harris

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:56:46 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 30 (ANI): The US Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a landmark 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that significantly altered the legal landscape of American elections.

The decision, authored by Justice Samuel Alito, effectively narrowed the scope of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), making it drastically more difficult for plaintiffs to challenge legislative maps on the ground

Torrid Jannik Sinner, Arthur Fils move on in Madrid

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:55:11 GMT

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Top-seeded Jannik Sinner saved all seven break points he faced and stretched his winning streak to 21 matches by taking down Rafael Jodar 6-2, 7-6 (0) on Wednesday to advance to the semifinals of the Mutua Madrid Open.

Sinner stroked 28 winners against 12 unforced errors while winning the quarterfinal match in one hour, 55 minu

Marlins edge Dodgers for first road series win of season

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:19:20 GMT

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Sandy Alcantara went six strong innings, Javier Sanoja had a go-ahead bloop single in the eighth inning and the visiting Miami Marlins finished off a series victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 3-2 win on Wednesday.Liam Hicks and Esteury Ruiz hit home runs as the Marlins took two of three from the two-time defending champion Dodgers for their first road series win o

Gavin Williams nabs 4th straight win as Guardians top Rays

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:19:06 GMT

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Gavin Williams tossed 7 2/3 stellar innings and Chase DeLauter drove in a pair of runs on Wednesday afternoon to help the Cleveland Guardians post a 3-1 victory over the visiting Tampa Rays.

Williams (5-1) earned his fourth straight win, allowing one unearned run on five hits, striking out nine and walking none. Brayan Rocchio went 3-for-4 and Daniel Schneemann had two

Jack Draper to miss French Open due to knee injury

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:19:12 GMT

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Britain's Jack Draper will miss the rest of the clay court season, including the French Open, as he continues to deal with a tendon issue in his right knee.

'My knee is on the mend and I've started back hitting balls but unfortunately I have been advised not to play Roland Garros,' Draper posted on Instagram on Wednesday. 'As gutting as it is to miss another Slam, th

Two-way Florida football player ranked No. 1 in 2028 class by 247Sports

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:19:33 GMT

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A'mir Sears, a rising high school junior being compared to two-way NFL player Travis Hunter, is the No. 1 player in the Class of 2028, according to 247Sports, which released its first rankings for the group on Wednesday.

He also received the first -- and only, for now -- 5-star ranking in the class.

Listed at 6-foot-1, 178 pounds, Sears was a wide recei

Raiders' Fernando Mendoza to wear No. 15 with blessing from Tom Flores

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:19:12 GMT

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Top overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza will wear jersey No. 15 with the Las Vegas Raiders.

The selection of that jersey number comes with the blessing of Hall of Famer Tom Flores, a two-time Super Bowl-winning head coach of the Raiders as well as the first quarterback in franchise history. Flores wore the No. 15 with the then-Oakland Raiders from 1960-66.

'He de

Charlie Woods one shot shy, eliminated from U.S. Open qualifier

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:40:30 GMT

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Charlie Woods' quest for the 2026 U.S. Open ended this week as the 17-year-old amateur and son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods fell agonizingly short of progressing to the final stage of qualifying.

He finished one shot short of a playoff Tuesday after carding an even-par 72 at Eagle Trace Golf Club in Coral Springs,

Fans vote TE Rob Gronkowski into Patriots' Hall of Fame

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:19:05 GMT

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New England fans voted tight end Rob Gronkowski into the Patriots Hall of Fame, the team announced Wednesday.

Gronkowski, 36, will become the 38th inductee. The date of the induction ceremony will be announced after the 2026 NFL schedule is released.

'Gronk' was a three-time Super Bowl champion, four-time All-P

Longtime Broncos S Justin Simmons retiring at 32

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:40:37 GMT

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Former Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons is announcing his retirement Wednesday after nine seasons.

The two-time Pro Bowl selection played for Denver from 2016-23 and spent 2024 with the Atlanta Falcons before sitting out the 2025 season.

The Broncos planned a press conference with Simmons, 32, at noon local time Wednesday in Englewood, Colo.

Phillies eager to ride 'good start' into rematch vs. Giants

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:05:12 GMT

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After beginning the Don Mattingly era with a much-needed victory, the Philadelphia Phillies hope to ride the momentum into Wednesday night's matchup with the visiting San Francisco Giants.

Philadelphia entered Tuesday with a league-worst-tying 9-19 record, prompting the team to part ways with manager Rob Thomson.

Mattingly was promoted from bench coach to rep

Rockies strive to do the difficult: Stop Reds' Elly De La Cruz

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:55:05 GMT

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Cincinnati's Elly De La Cruz will look to continue his historic start to the season when the Reds host the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night in the second game of a three-game series.

The star shortstop had a pair of clutch defensive plays to go with his 3-for-4 night at the plate on Monday. De La Cruz homered and drove in four r

Trump warns Iran, "Better get smart soon"; posts picture with gun and slogan 'No more Mr. Nice Guy'

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:28:06 GMT

Washington, DC [US], April 29 (ANI): President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Tehran, stating that the United States will take a tougher stance if a diplomatic resolution regarding its nuclear programme is not reached soon.

In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, the President posted a picture of himself holding an assualt rifle and the slogang 'No more Mr Nice Guy'. Trump expressed frus

Marlins turn to Sandy Alcantara in bid for series win vs. Dodgers

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:40:28 GMT

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A pair of early-season workhorses will square off when the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Miami Marlins on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series.

The Marlins will send National League innings leader Sandy Alcantara (3-2, 3.05 ERA) to the mound, and the Dodgers will counter with fellow right-hander Tyler Glasnow (3-0, 2.45), who has reached 100 pi

Mariners chase return to .500, series win vs. tumbling Twins

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:55:08 GMT

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After a bumpy start to the season, the Seattle Mariners have found their footing.

Their next goal is to return to .500 for the first time since April 3. The Mariners will have a chance to do so in the rubber match of a three-game set against the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Seattle is coming off a 7-1 win on Tuesday night to even the se

Guardians' Travis Bazzana eager to make mark in finale vs. Rays

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:40:26 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians didn't call up top prospect Travis Bazzana on Tuesday to keep him on the bench, throwing him into the lineup at second base just hours after his promotion from Triple-A Columbus.

Bazzana, 23, will be back in the lineup on Wednesday afternoon as Cleveland concludes its three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.

A quality pit

MLB roundup: Phillies trounce Giants after making managerial change

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:55:15 GMT

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Jesus Luzardo allowed just two hits over seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting San Francisco Giants 7-0 on Tuesday, hours after firing manager Rob Thomson.

With a 9-19 record entering Tuesday that was tied for the worst mark in the major leagues, the Phillies opted to part ways with Thomson, who had managed the squad for nearly four years.

IRGC Navy warns US of "surprise tactics" amid rising maritime tensions

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:33:33 GMT

Tehran [Iran], April 29 (ANI): The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has issued a sharp warning to Washington, claiming that the elite force is prepared to employ unconventional methods should tensions escalate further.

According to Iranian media Press TV, Mohammad Akbarzadeh, the deputy for political affairs of the IRGC Navy, stated that the maritime force has 'surprise tactics' in store for the Unit

Janson Junk outduels Shohei Ohtani as Marlins edge Dodgers

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:19:04 GMT

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Janson Junk pitched six scoreless innings, Otto Lopez had three hits and the visiting Miami Marlins held on for a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday to even a three-game series.

Owen Caissie and Kyle Stowers each drove in a run as the Marlins improved to 2-3 on a six-game West Coast road trip.

Junk (2-2) gave up three hits with one walk a

Shane Baz earns first win as Oriole, downing Astros

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:40:32 GMT

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Shane Baz earned his first pitching victory with the Baltimore Orioles and Pete Alonso smacked a two-run homer in a 5-3 victory against the visiting Houston Astros to open a three-game series Tuesday night.

Baz (1-2), an offseason acquisition who signed a big contract just days before his Orioles debut, held the Astros to one run on six hits and one walk in 5 2/3 inn

Nick Martinez, Rays' bullpen mow down Guardians in 1-0 win

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:05:08 GMT

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Jonathan Aranda had an RBI single in the fifth inning and Nick Martinez and three relievers combined on a four-hitter as the visiting Tampa Bay Rays edged the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 on Tuesday night.

Martinez (2-1) worked seven-plus innings, striking out four in lowering his ERA to 1.70. The right-hander walked one and gave up three hits, throwing 13 or fewer pitc

Patrick Cantlay WDs from Cadillac Championship

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:40:31 GMT

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Patrick Cantlay joined the list of marquee players who will miss this week's signature event at the Cadillac Championship when he withdrew on Tuesday, citing an illness.

He'll be replaced in the field by Michael Thorbjornsen.

Ranked 32nd in the world, Cantlay has enjoyed solid recent form that saw him tie for seventh at the Valspar Championship before tying for

Lightning, Canadiens enter pivotal Game 5 of closely contested series

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:55:06 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Lightning have returned home tied 2-2 in their Eastern Conference first-round matchup with the Montreal Canadiens, and according to coach Jon Cooper, it may not be that way if not for the play of Max Crozier.

Game 5 takes place in Tampa on Wednesday night after a two-day break following Sunday's 3-2 Lightning victory in Montreal in front of a boistero

Hailey Baptiste saves six match points to stun Aryna Sabalenka in Madrid

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:40:25 GMT

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Hailey Baptiste upset World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and did so in dramatic fashion, saving six match points en route to a 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6) victory in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open on Tuesday.

The 30th-seeded Baptiste earned the first top-five victory of her young career by handing Sabalenka only her second loss of the season. The Belarusian saw a 15-match

Yankees place DH Giancarlo Stanton (calf) on IL

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:40:34 GMT

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The New York Yankees placed designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to a right calf strain.

The move is retroactive to Saturday. The Yankees recalled infielder Max Schuemann from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to take his place on the active roster.

Stanton last played Friday at the Houston Astros and left after the sixth

Justin Rose debuting clubs from F1's McLaren at Cadillac Championship

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:05:16 GMT

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Justin Rose raised some eyebrows with the announcement that he will debut new McLaren Golf clubs at this week's Cadillac Championship in Miami.

It's part of the Formula One racing team's launch into the golf space and coincides with this week's Miami Grand Prix on Sunday.

On the surface it looks like a big gamble by the 45-year-old Rose, who became the second

Golf Glance: PGA Tour returns to Trump National Doral; Champions hit 2nd major

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:19:12 GMT

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The PGA Tour returns to Trump National Doral following a 10-year hiatus for a signature event, the LPGA Tour is in Mexico and the Champions hit their second major of the year.

PGA TOUR

THIS WEEK: Cadillac Championship, Miami, April 30-May 3

Course: Trump National Doral, Blue Monster (Par 72, 7,739 Yards)

Purse: $20M (Winner: $3.6M)

Defending Ch

Miami athletic director Dan Radakovich retiring June 1

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:40:50 GMT

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University of Miami athletic director Dan Radakovich announced his retirement on Tuesday, effective June 1.

Radakovich, 67, has guided the Hurricanes' athletic department since 2021 after previously working as the AD at Clemson (2012-21), Georgia Tech (2006-12) and American (2000-01).

'Dan came to us with an outstanding track record. I've enjoyed working with h

Ducks visit Oilers seeking first series victory in 9 years

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:05:23 GMT

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The Anaheim Ducks are one victory away from winning their first Stanley Cup playoff series in nine years.

Finishing off the two-time defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers, especially on the road, won't come easily.

The Ducks own a 3-1 edge in the best-of-seven first-round series heading into Game 5 on Tuesday night.

Anaheim has won three

Damon Jones agrees to plea deal in federal gambling case

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:40:22 GMT

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Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones accepted a plea agreement, becoming the first to take a deal in the federal gambling investigation that led to more than two dozen arrests.

Jones, 49, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a federal court in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Tuesday, one day after former Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat guard

Pistons aiming to avoid historic early exit vs. Magic

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:25:07 GMT

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The Detroit Pistons need a three-game winning streak to avoid joining an infamous list. Only six top seeds in NBA history have flamed out in the first round of the playoffs to a No. 8 seed.

The Pistons trail Orlando 3-1 in their best-of-seven series after a 94-88 road loss on Monday. The series resumes in Detroit on Wednesday night.

Detroit has to regain its s

Star-studded trio finalists for NHL's Ted Lindsay Award

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:05:14 GMT

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Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov and Macklin Celebrini were named finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award on Tuesday.

The award goes each year to the most outstanding player in the NHL, as chosen by members of the NHL Players' Association. The three finalists were among the top four points scorers in the NHL in the 2025-26 season.

Kucherov is the reigning award hol

After managerial change, Phillies look to alter fortunes vs. Giants

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:19:09 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies made news on Tuesday morning, hours before opening a three-game series against the visiting San Francisco Giants.

The Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson and named bench coach Don Mattingly as their interim skipper through the 2026 season.

USA Today reported Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, fired Friday, was offered the job and dec

Phillies fire Rob Thomson, tab Don Mattingly as interim manager

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:40:46 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson on Tuesday and named bench coach Don Mattingly as their interim skipper through the 2026 season.

USA Today reported Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora, fired Friday, was offered the job and declined, opting to spend time with his family.

The floundering Phillies (9-19) have lost 11 of their last 12 games are tie

Terrorists attempted to overthrow Malis government official

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:47:18 GMT

The militants behind the April 25 attacks sought to sow fear and doubt and undermine national resolve, Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga has said

The recent coordinated terrorist attacks on Mali were aimed at seizing power and destabilizing the country's institutions, Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga has said.

Mali's capital, Bamako, along with Kati, Gao, Sevare, and Kidal, came under militant a

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani strives to continue stellar pitching in clash vs. Marlins

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:05:04 GMT

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are tightening Shohei Ohtani's pitching schedule as the right-hander prepares to take the mound Tuesday night against the visiting Miami Marlins.

The outing means that Ohtani (2-0, 0.38 ERA) will pitch on five days of rest for just the third time in 19 career starts for the Dodgers. He has pitched on at least six days' rest in each of his four

With Manny Machado in question, Padres take aim at Cubs

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:40:26 GMT

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Manny Machado might not be available for the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night when they vie for a series win against the visiting Chicago Cubs.

The All-Star third baseman left San Diego's 9-7 victory on Monday with a left calf injury. Machado, who was 3-for-4 with two doubles and three runs, was seen on Padres TV getting his calf rubbed by the team's training staff.

After rare misstep, Pirates' bullpen seeks redemption vs. Cardinals

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:19:04 GMT

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Thirty-six innings. More than a year. That's how long it had been since the Cardinals scored against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.

St. Louis quickly made up for lost time.

The Cardinals exploded for four runs with one out in the ninth inning against the usually reliable Dennis Santana as St. Louis posted a 4-2 win in the opener of a four-game series with the Pira

Ryan Vilade, Rays chase series-clinching win over Guardians

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:05:07 GMT

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Ryan Vilade had brief stints with four teams during his first three seasons in the majors. The 27-year-old outfielder looks as if he finally has found a home with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Vilade is batting .458 (11-for-24) with a .500 on-base percentage over his past 10 games for the surging Rays.

Tampa Bay continues its three-game series in Cleveland on Tuesday w

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder close out sweep of Suns

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:05:14 GMT

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 31 points and eight assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder finished off a four-game first-round playoff sweep with a 131-122 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Monday night.Chet Holmgren added 24 points and 12 rebounds and Ajay Mitchell had 22 points and six assists as the top-seeded Thunder swept their opening Western Conference serie

Kyle Tucker's walk-off single caps Dodgers' rally past Marlins

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:25:16 GMT

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Kyle Tucker delivered a game-ending two-run single to cap a three-run bottom of the ninth as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 5-4 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins on Monday to open a three-game series.

Shohei Ohtani (3-for-5) added an RBI ground-rule double in the ninth and scored the decisive run as the Dodgers won their third consecutive game and

Kyle Tucker's walkoff single caps Dodgers' rally past Marlins

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:55:14 GMT

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Kyle Tucker delivered a game-ending two-run single in the bottom of the ninth as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 5-4 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins on Monday to open a three-game series.

Shohei Ohtani added a run-scoring ground-rule double in the ninth and scored the game-winning run as the Dodgers won their third consecutive game and six of thei

MLB roundup: Cards score 4 runs in ninth to stun Pirates

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:55:07 GMT

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Jose Fermin's two-run double with one out in the ninth inning capped a four-run rally as the St. Louis Cardinals overcame a near-shutout and beat the host Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Monday.

St. Louis, which had lost four straight and five of six, was hitless through 6 2/3 innings and scoreless through 8 1/3 before breaking through against Dennis Santana, who came int

Magic silence Pistons late to take 3-1 series edge

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:19:14 GMT

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Desmond Bane scored 22 points and made one of his five 3-pointers with 1:16 left as the Orlando Magic beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 94-88 on Monday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

Detroit tied the game at 85-all with 5:24 remaining on Ausar Thompson's layup before Bane's 3-pointer capped a 7-1 run and put the Magic ahea

Guardians to call-up Travis Bazzana, 2024 No. 1 overall pick

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:19:04 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians are expected to call up second baseman Travis Bazzana, the top overall selection in the 2024 draft, on Tuesday for the second game of a home series against the Tampa Bay Rays.

According to multiple media reports, rookie Juan Brito, who had started five of the last seven games at second base, will be

Arch Manning favorite to be top pick in '27 NFL draft

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:55:14 GMT

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Arch Manning has opened as the favorite to be the No. 1 pick in the next NFL draft for the second consecutive year.

The Texas quarterback was installed as the +250 favorite by DraftKings. That's ahead of fellow quarterbacks Dante Moore (+380) of Oregon, Notre Dame's CJ Carr (+650) and South Carolina's LaNorris Sellars (+1200).

After only two quarterbacks wer

Ryan Vilade's go-ahead RBI single gives Rays win over Guardians

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:05:02 GMT

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Ryan Vilade singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning off Hunter Gaddis, and Steven Matz worked a season-high seven innings to rally the visiting Tampa Bay Rays to a 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.

Cleanup hitter Vilade had two RBI singles in a three-inning span as the Rays scored three unanswered runs to erase a 2-0 deficit. Vilade

Ducks seeking first series victory in 9 years vs. Oilers

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:40:39 GMT

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The Anaheim Ducks are one victory away from winning their first Stanley Cup playoff series in nine years.

Finishing off the two-time defending Western Conference champion Edmonton Oilers, especially on the road, won't come easily.

The Ducks own a 3-1 edge in the best-of-seven first-round series heading into Game 5 on Tuesday night.

Anaheim has won three

Me'Arah O'Neal, Shaq's daughter, leaving Florida for Kentucky

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:05:08 GMT

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Praised as the 'best athlete in the family' by her father, Shaquille O'Neal, Me'Arah O'Neal announced on social media on Monday that she is transferring from one SEC school to another, leaving Florida for Kentucky.

Following a strong sophomore season with the Gators (13.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals, 1.4 blocks per game),

Prosecutors to introduce additional charges in Terry Rozier case

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:40:34 GMT

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In court Monday to seek a dismissal of federal charges, former Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier learned prosecutors are expanding the case against him with intentions to present new charges to a grand jury.

Federal prosecutors informed Rozier's legal team two hours before a court appearance on Monday that they plan to bring new charges alleging Rozier committed

Report: Phoenix, Vegas potential options if Whitecaps relocate

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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Las Vegas and Phoenix are the top contenders to become an MLS city if the Vancouver Whitecaps were to relocate, The Athletic reported on Monday.

MLS declined to comment on the report.

Per the report, a special committee of MLS owners met earlier this month to conduct talks on the future of the Whitecaps, which could include relocation. Indianapolis and Sacramen

Pat Riley plans to run Heat, not into retirement, at 81

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:25:08 GMT

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He celebrated his 81st birthday last month but Heat president Pat Riley is 'really pissed' and fully committed to getting Miami back to the playoffs next season.

'I'm not going to retire. I'm not going to resign,' Riley said Monday. 'I'm not going to step aside. When I came here almost 31 years ago, I have the same attitude as I had in that press conference on the (c

Bucs exercise 5th-year option on DT Calijah Kancey

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:19:12 GMT

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The Buccaneers exercised the fifth-year option for defensive tackle Calijah Kancey on Monday, ensuring he remains in Tampa through the 2027 season.

The option reportedly gives Kancey $14.475 million in guaranteed money for the 2027 campaign.

Kancey went on injured reserve on Sept. 17 with a torn pectoral muscle that required what was reported at the time to be

Phillies eager to end awful April on high note vs. Giants

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:25:07 GMT

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April will go down as a month that manager Rob Thomson and the Philadelphia Phillies would prefer to forget.

With 11 losses in their last 12 games and only nine victories on the season, the Phillies are desperate for a win Tuesday when they host the San Francisco Giants in the opener of a three-game set.

Philadelphia enters the week with a 9-19 record, matc

Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua set for 2026 fight

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:55:06 GMT

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Former world heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have signed contracts to fight each other for the first time later this year, promoters confirmed Monday.

No specific date or venue has been announced for the long-awaited battle of aging British boxers, which will be broadcast live on Netflix. London's Wembley Stadium and Dublin's Croke Park reporte

Giants, John Harbaugh not concerned about WR Malik Nabers' draft feedback

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:55:24 GMT

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Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers traded his helmet for a draft analyst cap and shared a less than flattering assessment of the team's investment in Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the No. 5 pick in the 2026 draft.

Among other thoughts shared by Nabers, he said he would have preferred Ohio State teammate Caleb Downs, a safety he 'would rather play with

"Iran, US are exhausted, want truce," says Former Diplomat Surendra Kumar

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:11:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 27 (ANI): Former Senior Diplomat Surendra Kumar has said that both Iran and the US seem exhausted and want an agreement but want to project themselves as the victor.

Kumar, while speaking to ANI, said that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's multi-nation tour perhaps suggests his seriousness.

'I personally feel that both sides are exhausted and truly want an agreement. However

HR drought over, Shohei Ohtani leads Dodgers vs. Marlins

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:19:09 GMT

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As Shohei Ohtani emerges from an early-season downturn, the four-time MVP will now square off against a team that absorbed one of the best days of his career.The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to open a three-game home series Monday against the Miami Marlins, who are midway through a six-game road trip in California.Ohtani ended a 12-game home-run drought with a solo shot in

Mariners look to continue leaning on strong bullpen vs. Twins

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:55:19 GMT

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A bullpen, like an umpiring crew, often goes unnoticed unless it makes mistakes.

The Seattle Mariners would like to challenge that approach. Seattle has enjoyed one of the best bullpens in baseball as of late, and it hopes the trend will continue as it faces the Minnesota Twins to kick off a three-game series Monday in Minneapolis.

The Mariners are coming off

Iran FM Araghchi says Islamabad talks reviewed "specific conditions" to resume Iran-US negotiations

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:34:20 GMT

St Petersburg [Russia], April 27 (ANI): Upon his arrival in St Petersburg, the Iranian Foreign Minister provided insights into his recent diplomatic missions to Pakistan and Oman. According to the Iranian state media broadcaster, IRNA news agency, Abbas Araghchi described his journey to Islamabad as 'very productive' and noted it involved 'good consultations.'

During these meetings, officials reportedly 'reviewed

Rays' Steven Matz looks for continued success against Guardians

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:25:19 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians spent the weekend on a working vacation in Toronto, playing a series against the Blue Jays and attending Game 3 of the NBA playoff series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors.

Now, they're back at home to begin a three-game set Monday against the surging Tampa Bay Rays.

Guardians left-hander Parker Messick (3-0, 1.76 ERA)

NHL roundup: Top-seeded Avs sweep Kings in Anze Kopitar's farewell

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:40:29 GMT

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Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals and added an assist for the Colorado Avalanche, who finished off the host Los Angeles Kings with a 5-1 victory Sunday to sweep the best-of-seven Western Conference first-round series.

MacKinnon, who led the NHL with 53 goals in the regular season, got his first goals of the postseason. Cale Makar, Nicolas Roy and Devon Toews also s