Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Brewers' Ross exits start early with strained back

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Joe Ross has left his start against the Miami Marlins after the first inning because of a lower back strain.

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Yanks' Cole to face hitters, an 'important' step

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner who has been one of the majors' most durable pitchers, will take another step in his recovery from nerve inflammation in his elbow on Tuesday, when he faces hitters.

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Sweden stays perfect; Britain, Poland relegated

Sweden beat France 3-1 to preserve a perfect record at the ice hockey world championship and clinch a group top spot.

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With Wolves in WCF, Twins move Friday game time

The Minnesota Twins announced Monday that they are moving up the start time of Friday's home game against the Texas Rangers one hour to help with any logistical concerns in Minneapolis, given the NBA's Western Conference finals are also in town this week.

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Monday, May 20, 2024

Pillar, 'always ready,' posts 1,000th caeer hit

Los Angeles Angels veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar, 35, playing for his ninth big league franchise over 12 seasons of service time, recorded the 1,000th hit of his career on Sunday, securing a series-clinching 4-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.

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Pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Monday's MLB games

Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set fantasy baseball lineups for Monday.

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U.S. advances at hockey worlds; Canada now 6-0

Latvia prevailed over Slovakia 3-2 in a penalty shootout Sunday to send the United States to the next round of the ice hockey world championship. Also, Dylan Cozens rallied Canada past Switzerland 3-2 for its sixth win in six games.

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Sunday, May 19, 2024

'Joy to watch': Cubs' Imanaga lowers ERA to 0.84

Chicago starter Shota Imanaga lowered his ERA to 0.84 on Saturday after throwing seven shutout innings in the Cubs' 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, the lowest mark through a pitcher's first nine career games since ERA became official in 1913.

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Barkov, 'best player in the world,' wins 2nd Selke

Center Aleksander Barkov, the 28-year-old captain of the Florida Panthers, won the Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward, the league announced on Saturday night, the second time in his young career he has been honored with the award.

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NHL awards and trophies for the 2023-24 season: Full schedule, list of winners

It's time to recognize the best players from this season. Who will take home the hardware for MVP, rookie of the year and more?

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Saturday, May 18, 2024

Fashion habits: NHL signifcant others' 2024 NHL playoffs WAGs jackets don't disappoint

Significant others of NHL players are honoring the fashionable playoff hockey tradition with custom-made jackets.

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Ohtani Day to be annual celebration in L.A.

The city of Los Angeles has declared May 17 Shohei Ohtani Day, with the city council passing a resolution to make this an annual observance for the duration of Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers career.

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Source: Ex-Blues coach Berube getting Leafs job

The Maple Leafs are hiring former Blues coach Craig Berube to replace Sheldon Keefe.

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Friday, May 17, 2024

Dodgers pitcher Sheehan undergoes UCL surgery

Emmet Sheehan, who gives L.A. important starting pitching depth, had surgery Wednesday and won't pitch this season.

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Ballpark figures: Yanks' Soto open to negotiations

Juan Soto is open to in-season contract negotiations with the Yankees. Said owner Hal Steinbrenner: "I think we'd like to see him here for the rest of his career."

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Canada wins again, U.S. beats France at worlds

Canada eased past Norway for its fourth straight win at the ice hockey world championship while the U.S. cruised to a 5-0 victory over France.

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A's Waldichuk has reconstructive elbow surgery

Oakland Athletics left-hander Ken Waldichuk had reconstructive surgery on his troublesome pitching elbow and will be sidelined all season, another tough injury blow for the pitcher this past year.

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Thursday, May 16, 2024

MLB attorney: Loss of Comcast 'devastating'

Attorneys for MLB, the NBA and the NHL expressed strong concerns with Diamond Sports Group's ability to emerge from bankruptcy during a status conference on Wednesday.

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Blackhawks accused of fraud, sexual harassment

A consultant hired to improve relationships with American Indian tribes is accusing the Chicago Blackhawks, its charity foundation and its CEO of fraud, breach of contract and sexual harassment.

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Astros' Blanco gets 10-game ban for sticky glove

Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco was suspended 10 games and fined an undisclosed amount after he was ejected by umpires Tuesday for a foreign substance in his glove.

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Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Tavares rescues Canada in OT victory over Austria

Canada squandered a five-goal lead in the third period before Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares scored 15 seconds into overtime to give the defending champions a 7-6 win over Austria at the ice hockey world championship on Tuesday in Prague.

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Tigers reinstate Urshela after hamstring injury

Tigers third baseman Gio Urshela, who has been sidelined since April 19 with a strained right hamstring, returned from the injured list Tuesday.

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