Rangers option 2B Smith just days after return

The Rangers optioned second baseman Josh Smith to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, just days after his return to the majors from missing 37 games because of injuries and a bout with viral meningitis.

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Royals' Witt out with mild MCL sprain, avoids IL

Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals with a Grade 1 MCL sprain.

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Chisholm won't wear cup after foul ball to groin

Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. said Friday that he doesn't plan to start wearing a protective cup, one day after getting hit in the groin by a foul ball.

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Bellemare says he's retiring from hockey at 41

Pierre-Edouard Bellemare announced on social media that he was retiring from hockey, putting an end to a career that included reaching the top league in the world at age 29 and making his Olympic debut weeks before turning 41.

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Time's Up! MLB nixes clock for Home Run Derby

Major League Baseball is eliminating the clock for next month's All-Star Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.

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Goldeneyes draft Harvey first in PWHL entry draft

Caroline Harvey -- the standout NCAA defenseman and 2026 Olympic gold medalist -- was selected first overall by the Vancouver Goldeneyes in the Professional Women's Hockey League entry draft Wednesday.

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MLB draft buzz: Why UCLA's ace could shoot up draf...

What's the latest less than a month before the 2026 MLB draft begins? We've got you covered with intel and analysis.

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Frankel named MVP as Fleet big PWHL winners

The Boston Fleet dominated the PWHL awards Tuesday night, led by Aerin Frankel winning the Billie Jean King MVP trophy and goalie of the year honors.

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Vegas' Marner reflects on 'dark' days in Toronto

Vegas star Mitch Marner reflected on the struggles he had with mental health in Toronto, saying he had some "dark moments" in his nine seasons with the team.

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Shortstop prospect Pratt, 21, called up by Brewers...

Cooper Pratt has reached the majors 2½ months after the Brewers signed the prospect to an eight-year, $50.75 million contract, as Milwaukee promoted the 21-year-old shortstop from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday before a three-game series with Cleveland.

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Weiss named 1st coach of PWHL's Las Vegas club

The PWHL's Las Vegas expansion team has named Kim Weiss its new head coach. Weiss has spent the past two seasons as an assistant in the AHL.

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Report: NHL to review Babcock's CBJ resignation

The NHL is beginning an investigation into Mike Babcock's resignation as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets in September 2023 before he coached a game for them, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday.

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Hurricanes win Game 6, raise Cup for second time

Taylor Hall and Jackson Blake each scored their seventh goal of the postseason, and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final Sunday night, giving the franchise its second NHL title.

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⚽ Red Sox host 'Scotland Day' amid World Cup

The Tartan Army -- Scotland's supporters organization -- led a fan march from Evans Way Park to the ballpark, bagpipe music and all.

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Rockies take advantage of Vegas heat, score 23

The Rockies took advantage of a 101-degree afternoon in Las Vegas to set a franchise record for runs with 23 in Sunday's victory over the Athletics.

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Guardians OF DeLauter exits with bruised rib cage

The Cleveland Guardians lost two outfielders to injuries in the first two innings of the game against the Detroit Tigers Saturday, including rookie right fielder Chase DeLauter, who suffered a bruised right rib cage after colliding with an outfield wall.

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Rangers place outfielder Carter on 10-day IL

The Rangers placed outfielder Evan Carter on the 10-day injured list due to an oblique strain after he left Friday's game in the fourth inning.

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Golden Knights rule out center Karlsson for Game 6...

Center William Karlsson, injured in his team's Game 5 loss Thursday night, was ruled out by the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, a day before the Carolina Hurricanes, up 3-2 in the series, will try to win the Stanley Cup in Game 6 at T-Mobile Arena.

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Tigers activate Jansen ahead of Cleveland series

Tigers closer Kenley Jansen, who has missed 13 games due to pelvic inflammation, was activated Friday ahead of a weekend series against the Guardians.

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A's activate SS Wilson; DH Rooker heads to IL

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson was activated off the injured list Friday, and designated hitter Brent Rooker was placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to Tuesday because of a bone bruise in his left knee.

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Lightning strikes twice: Kucherov wins 2nd MVP

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP for the second time, finishing 10 points ahead of Connor McDavid in the closest vote since 2001-02.

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