Saturday, April 30, 2022

Brown 'proud' of L.A. run, eyes last playoff hurrah

Retiring veteran winger Dustin Brown is grateful his 18-season career is lasting a couple of weeks longer because the Kings are headed back to the playoffs after a three-year absence. He's hoping for an extra couple of months.

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Will Trevor Bauer ever pitch in MLB again? What's next after unprecedented 324-game ban

Major League Baseball handed out the longest suspension in the history of its domestic violence policy. Here's what it means for Bauer, the Dodgers and baseball.

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Friday, April 29, 2022

'Tip of the iceberg': Acuna swipes 2 bags in return

Ronald Acuna Jr. went 1 for 5 with two stolen bases in his first big league game since July.

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MLB suspends Arenado, Cabrera for roles in brawl

Major League Baseball suspended Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado for two games and pitcher Genesis Cabrera for one for their roles in the benches-clearing brawl in Wednesday's game against the Mets.

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Coyotes hope to shift narrative with move to ASU

CEO Xavier Gutierrez said the Coyotes hope to shift the narrative surrounding the team ahead of its move to ASU.

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Brown to retire after 18 seasons with Kings

Kings forward Dustin Brown, who hoisted the Stanley Cup with the Kings in 2012 and 2014, will retire after this season, which is his 18th with the team.

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Cards' Arenado tossed after miffed Mets buzz 3B

The Mets' hit-by-pitch frustrations boiled over Wednesday when reliever Yoan Lopez threw a pitch near Nolan Arenado's head, sparking a benches-clearing brawl that led to Arenado's ejection in the Cardinals' victory.

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OF Jay, who won ring with '11 Cardinals, retires

Outfielder Jon Jay, who won a World Series ring with the Cardinals in 2011 and played for six more teams after leaving St. Louis, announced his retirement.

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Predators to sit Saros (lower body) before playoffs

With a Western Conference playoff berth locked up, the Nashville Predators announced Wednesday that star goaltender Juuse Saros, who suffered a lower-body injury on Tuesday night, will not play in the final two regular-season games.

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Cora rejoins Boston after 6-game COVID absence

Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who missed six games after testing positive for COVID-19, is back with the team on Wednesday. Boston went 1-5 in his absence.

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CHL: Russian, Belarusian players not draft-eligible

The Canadian Hockey League -- an umbrella organization for the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League -- announced Wednesday that Russian and Belarusian players will be ineligible for its import draft.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Preds goalie Saros limps off ice with injury in loss

Predators goalie Juuse Saros exited Tuesday's game against the Flames in the third period with an apparent injury to his left foot.

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Leafs' Matthews reaches 60 goals in 'unreal' year

Toronto star forward Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 59th and 60th goals of the season as the Maple Leafs defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Tuesday night to clinch home-ice advantage in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Braves' Rosario out 8-12 weeks for eye procedure

The Atlanta Braves placed slumping outfielder Eddie Rosario on the 10-day injured list with blurred vision and swelling in his right eye and expect him to miss eight to 12 weeks.

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What did the Yankees do -- and does it matter? What you need to know about sign-stealing letter

We break down the 2017 letter from MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to Yankees GM Brian Cashman that was unveiled today.

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Bauer sues woman who accused him of assault

Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer filed suit Monday against the San Diego woman who accused him of sexual assault, claiming defamation and tortious interference while seeking unspecified monetary and punitive damages.

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Mets' deGrom showing improvement in shoulder

The Mets say an MRI and a CT scan on ace Jacob deGrom showed "considerable healing" as he works his way back from a stress reaction on his right shoulder blade that has sidelined him since spring training.

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Braves' Rosario needs procedure to correct vision

Atlanta outfielder Eddie Rosario, who returned to the Braves this offseason on a two-year, $18 million contract, will undergo a laser procedure to correct blurred vision and eye swelling in the coming days, the team announced on Monday.

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Red Sox put Houck, Crawford on restricted list

The Boston Red Sox put right-handers Tanner Houck and Kutter Crawford on the restricted list before Monday night's game in Toronto, the opener of a four-game series north of the border.

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Vegas goalie Lehner's season over; surgery next

Vegas goaltender Robin Lehner, 30, will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, the team announced on Monday, as the Golden Knights battle the Dallas Stars for the Western Conferences' final playoff berth this week.

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Monday, April 25, 2022

Kansas City Royals unveil City Connect uniforms

The Royals are going with a bold new look with connections to Kansas City's sporting and architectural history for their City Connect uniforms.

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Ovechkin injured as Capitals lose in shootout

Alex Ovechkin left the Capitals' game against the Maple Leafs on Sunday night after crashing hard into the boards and was ruled out with what the team called an upper-body injury.

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Montreal honors late HOFer Lafleur before game

Montreal honored the late Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur before Sunday's game against the Bruins.

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Enders wins all-woman Pro Stock duel at Baytown

Houston native Erica Enders closed Houston Raceway Park with a victory, beating Camrie Caruso on Sunday in the final NHRA SpringNationals in the first all-woman final in NHRA Pro Stock history.

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Sunday, April 24, 2022

Stars' plane slams on brakes just before takeoff

Coach Rick Bowness and Dallas Stars -- returning from a winless road trip in a pivotal part of the season -- had their travel plans reworked after their charter plane had to slam on the brakes just before takeoff.

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ChiSox OF Jimenez carted off with hammy injury

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez left Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins with a right hamstring injury.

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Saturday, April 23, 2022

Viewers guide to Rangers-Bruins on ABC, ESPN+

Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand host Igor Shesterkin, Chris Kreider & Co. on Saturday. Here are key stats to know for the game.

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NHL playoff watch: Will the Panthers or Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup?

The two Atlantic Division juggernauts collide tonight, so we look ahead to what comes next. Plus, projections for the playoff bracket, enhanced standings and more.

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Giants' DeSclafani to IL with ankle inflammation

The Giants placed right-hander Anthony DeSclafani on the 10-day injured list because of right ankle inflammation Friday. In addition, outfielder Steven Duggar was placed on the 60-day IL with a moderate left oblique strain.

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Kraken ink 2nd-rounder Evans to entry level deal

The Seattle Kraken signed defenseman Ryker Evans to a three-year entry level contract Friday.

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Cabrera's chase for 3,000 on hold after rainout

Miguel Cabrera's quest for his 3,000th hit was delayed for at least one more day when the game between the Detroit Tigers and Colorado Rockies scheduled for Friday night was rained out.

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Friday, April 22, 2022

Stamkos' 954th point sets Lightning team record

Steven Stamkos scored his 954th career point in Thursday's win to become the Lightning's all-time scoring leader.

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Panthers lock up Atlantic title, home ice in East

The Florida Panthers are champions of the NHL's Atlantic Division and leading in the race for the best record in the NHL.

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Beniers, Roslovic, and more: The top available players from teams out of contention

Half the NHL is out of contention, but that doesn't mean there isn't fantasy hockey value to be had, as Victoria Matiash points out.

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Mariners minus Servais as virus issues worsen

First base coach Kristopher Negron is serving as the acting manager with Scott Servais now away from the Mariners due to COVID.

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Mets' Showalter out Wed. for medical procedure

First-year Mets manager Buck Showalter says he will miss a game Wednesday against the Giants for an undisclosed medical procedure.

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Sources: Rockies, Freeland reach $64.5M deal

Southpaw Kyle Freeland, 28, agreed to a five-year, $64.5 million contract extension with the Colorado Rockies, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Hobey Baker winner banned for doping violation

Dryden McKay, the Minnesota State goaltender who won the Hobey Baker Award as the NCAA's top player, has accepted a six-month ban from competition for an anti-doping rule violation, while he gauges his professional prospects.

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Canadiens' Pezzetta hit with 2 game suspension

The NHL suspended Montreal Canadiens forward Michael Pezzetta two games for an illegal check to the head of Washington Capitals forward T.J. Oshie.

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Red Wings center Larkin has core muscle surgery

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin had core muscle surgery on Monday and is expected to recover in eight to 10 weeks.

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Monday, April 18, 2022

NHL insiders on the Kings' playoff chances, Lightning vs. Leafs and the week ahead

Can the L.A. Kings hang on to a playoff spot? Leafs-Lightning could be a postseason preview. Here's what we're paying attention to over the next seven days.

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NHL playoff watch: Western wild-card drama continues

The Stars and Knights are back on the ice tonight, and continue to vie for a playoff berth. Plus, updated playoff bracket projections, enhanced standings and more.

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Multiple unvaccinated Red Sox to skip Toronto trip

The Boston Red Sox expect to be without multiple unvaccinated players for an upcoming series against the Toronto Blue Jays in Canada, including starter Tanner Houck, who improved to 1-0 Saturday with a win over the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park.

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Braves send Acuna on Triple-A rehab assignment

Atlanta star Ronald Acuna Jr. will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday as he nears a return from the torn right ACL that ended his 2021 season as the Braves went on to win the World Series.

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Trout exits after pitch hits hand; X-rays negative

Mike Trout left Sunday's game after being hit by a pitch on his left hand. X-rays were negative, the team announced.

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Twins RHP Gray (hamstring) placed on 10-day IL

The Twins placed right-hander Sonny Gray, acquired just last month from the Cincinnati Reds, on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a low grade strained hamstring a day after he left his start vs. the Red Sox.

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Sunday, April 17, 2022

Astros place RP Ryan Pressly (knee) on 10-day IL

Houston All-Star closer Ryan Pressly, who appeared in four games during the first week of the regular season for the Astros, was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday night with inflammation in his right knee.

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Twins say no structural damage to Buxton's knee

An MRI on the right knee of Minnesota Twins CF Byron Buxton showed no structural issues, manager Rocco Baldelli said Saturday.

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Bruins uphold 'standard,' secure postseason berth

Boston's Jeremy Swayman and Patrice Bergeron helped the Bruins rebound from a rough stretch Saturday and outlast the Pittsburgh Penguins to clinch an Eastern Conference playoff spot and halt a season-high three-game losing streak.

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Saturday, April 16, 2022

Canucks' Horvat out at least 2 weeks with injury

Vancouver captain Bo Horvat is expected to be out at least two weeks after taking a shot off his right ankle in the Canucks' 7-1 home victory over Arizona on Thursday night.

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Orioles' Means on IL, more elbow tests expected

The Baltimore Orioles put John Means on the 10-day injured list Friday, and the left-hander is expected to have additional tests on his elbow.

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Beach investigation finds no wrongdoing by Fehr

An NHLPA independently-commissioned report has found no "individual wrongdoing or institutional failures" by its executive director Donald Fehr or others in ther handling of the sexual assault allegations by Kyle Beach against the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Friday, April 15, 2022

Pads' Snell to IL; prospect Gore to make debut

Top Padres pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore, who struck out 16 batters over 12 innings during spring training, will make his first major league start against Atlanta on Friday. He will take the roster spot of Blake Snell, who is headed to the IL.

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Jays' Hernandez heads to IL with oblique injury

Teoscar Hernandez was diagnosed with a left oblique strain and has been placed on the injury list by the Blue Jays. He had gotten off to a hot start this season, hitting .316 with a home run and three RBIs.

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Fantasy hockey streaming guide: Who to pick up and when

Chasing a deficit? Defending a tight lead? When your season rides on this weekend, Victoria Matiash has the right streamers to carry you to the next round of the fantasy hockey playoffs.

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Thursday, April 14, 2022

BC's York, 76, retires as NCAA's winningest coach

Boston College's Jerry York, the winningest coach in NCAA men's hockey history, has announced his retirement at 76 years old after 28 years of coaching the Eagles, a team he led to a national title four times.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Mets move SP Walker to IL with shoulder bursitis

New York Mets right-hander Taijuan Walker, who threw two perfect innings Monday night at Philadelphia in his season debut, was put on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of bursitis in his pitching shoulder.

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Long-term deal 'means a lot' to Pirates' Hayes

Ke'Bryan Hayes, who reached the majors with the Pirates in 2020 and would have been eligible for arbitration after the 2023 season, says his new eight-year, $70 million contract "means a lot to me."

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Cuban officials blast pros' plan to field WBC team

Cuban state sports officials on Tuesday denounced a plan by baseball players who left the island to play in the Major Leagues to field their own team in the next World Baseball Classic.

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Johnson has surgery, expects to be ready for Indy

Jimmie Johnson, the seven-time NASCAR champion who has become an IndyCar Series regular, had surgery on an injured hand Monday, he said on social media, and plans to keep up with the season schedule.

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Cubs' Thompson suspended 3 games for HBP

Keegan Thompson was suspended three games for intentionally throwing at Brewers outfielder Andrew McCutchen.

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Mets' Walker leaves start with shoulder irritation

Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker left his start Monday night against Philadelphia after two innings because of right shoulder irritation.

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Blue Jays catcher Jansen on IL with oblique strain

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen was put on the 10-day injured list Monday with a strained left oblique muscle.

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Scorching rookie Kwan keys Guardians' win

Cleveland Guardians rookie Steven Kwan kept up an historic start to his big league career with a bases-loaded triple Monday, becoming the first player to reach base at least three times in each of his first four games.

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Kings' Doughty out for season after wrist surgery

Veteran defenseman Drew Doughty, 32, the former Norris Trophy winner, had wrist surgery on Monday, the Kings said, and will miss the rest of the season as Los Angeles battles for a playoff berth in the Western Conference.

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Josh Lowe among top waiver wire picks

Tristan H. Cockcroft provides a look at the best waiver pickups for the upcoming week of fantasy baseball.

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Waiver watch: Why your fantasy playoff roster needs Canadiens and Predators

It's nor or never in your fantasy hockey playoff semi-final matchups. Victoria Matiash has the top NHL plays this week, to ensure your squad can make the finals.

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Monday, April 11, 2022

Scottie Scheffler wins 2022 Masters, the first major of his career, following dominant performance



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Red Sox 2B Story out with flu symptoms vs Yanks

Trevor Story is out of the lineup for Sunday night's game against the New York Yankees and away from the team with flu-like symptoms.

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Manfred gifts headphones as lockout concession

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred gifted players Bose headphones on Opening Day as a peace offering after a bitter 99-day lockout that delayed the start of the season.

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Beniers, 19, leaves Wolverines, signs with Kraken

The Seattle Kraken agreed to terms on Sunday with top prospect Matty Beniers, making him the latest University of Michigan player to jump immediately to the NHL after the top-seeded Wolverines lost in the Frozen Four last week in Boston.

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Padres scratch Snell with left adductor tightness

The San Diego Padres scratched starting pitcher Blake Snell from the lineup just before game time on Sunday.

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Sunday, April 10, 2022

Matthews scores 2 more, Leafs seal playoff berth

Toronto All-Star center Auston Matthews netted his 57th and 58th goals 27 seconds apart in the first period Saturday as the Maple Leafs outlasted the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 to reach 100 points this season and secure an Eastern Conference playoff berth.

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Four-run eighth inning powers A's past Mariners

Emil Brown's broken-bat, two-run single finally got Oakland on the board, Jack Cust's RBI single gave Oakland its first lead and the Athletics scored four times in the eighth to beat the Mariners 4-2 on Sunday.

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Final hole drama cuts Scottie Scheffler's lead and sets up thrilling final day of the Masters



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NHL suspends Islanders forward Cizikas 1 game

Islanders forward Casey Cizikas was suspended one game for boarding Hurricanes defenseman Brendan Smith.

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Herta sets track record to win pole at Long Beach

California's Colton Herta breaks the Long Beach track record in Saturday qualifying to claim the pole for Sunday's race.

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Saturday, April 9, 2022

Minnesota State goalie McKay wins Hobey Baker

Dryden McKay set NCAA records with 37 wins and 34 shutouts this season for a Mavericks team that finished 38-4.

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Golfer Hudson Swafford left bewildered after club head flies off mid-shot at the Masters

Golfers will prepare for every eventuality before playing in a major.

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Friday, April 8, 2022

Braves unveil 1st championship banner since '95

The Atlanta Braves showed off a new year on their lengthy collection of red, white and blue pennants Thursday night, unveiling their World Series title banner as part of a half-hour ceremony before their season opener against the Reds.

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Guardians trade outfielder Zimmer to Blue Jays

Cleveland traded Bradley Zimmer to Toronto for reliever Anthony Castro.

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Porsche and Audi open to entering Formula One

Volkswagen and its brands Porsche and Audi are open to entering Formula One, a Volkswagen spokesperson said on Thursday, after months of speculation that the two brands were in negotiation over partnerships to enter the sport.

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Zanardi honored with LB Walk of Fame induction

Alex Zanardi, who lost both of his legs in a 2001 crash but then launched a second career in handcycling, was honored in Long Beach on Thursday when he was inducted into the Walk of Fame in absentia.

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

Gallagher rips Sens' Stutzle for embellishment

Montreal Canadiens veteran Brendan Gallagher has accused Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stützle of embellishing injuries, calling the alleged behavior "embarrassing."

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

MLB players union gave $50K to minor leaguers

The union for Major League Baseball players gave $50,000 to their minor league counterparts in November 2021, according to the annual financial disclosure dated March 31 and filed by the MLBPA with the U.S. Labor Department.

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Reds release outfielder Akiyama after 2 seasons

The Cincinnati Reds released outfielder Shogo Akiyama on Tuesday and will owe him $8 million for the 2022 season.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Tigers acquire OF Meadows in trade with Rays

The Detroit Tigers on Monday acquired outfielder Austin Meadows in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, the team announced

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Astros will lean on Baker's 'insight' post-lockout

As a season filled with questions following a lockout approaches, Justin Verlander and the Astros know they can rely on manager Dusty Baker, who has been in baseball for all of the game's work stoppages and knows that "this is a very volatile situation."

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Santana, Rodríguez, Rondón banned 80 games

Outfielder/first baseman Danny Santana, pitcher Richard Rodríguez and infielder José Rondón were suspended for 80 games each Monday in the first discipline since the major league drug testing program resumed March 11.

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Monday, April 4, 2022

White Sox's Lynn sidelined with slight tear in knee

Lance Lynn will undergo a procedure to repair a "slight" tear in his right knee and won't return to the mound for four weeks.

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Nationals moving Soto to second in batting order

To the Nationals, too many games ended last season with Juan Soto watching from the on-deck circle instead of swinging in the batter's box. Manager Davey Martinez hopes to limit that in 2022 by moving Soto to second in the order.

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Verlander happy to end spring training healthy

Astros ace Justin Verlander pitched five solid innings in his final spring training tuneup Sunday and said he's "happy to get through it healthy, but I still have some stuff to work on."

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White Sox deal Collins to Blue Jays for McGuire

The Chicago White Sox on Sunday shipped Zack Collins to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Reese McGuire in a trade of reserve catchers as Opening Day nears for both clubs later this week.

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Akiyama won't make Reds' Opening Day roster

Shogo Akiyama has to decide whether he'll go down to Triple-A or become a free agent after the Reds told him Sunday he won't make the team's Opening Day roster.

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Sunday, April 3, 2022

White Sox's Lynn exits start with knee discomfort

Chicago White Sox right-hander Lance Lynn was pulled from his final spring training start Saturday night with right knee discomfort.

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Saturday, April 2, 2022

Flyers end Yandle's NHL-record iron man streak

Keith Yandle will be a healthy scratch for the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night, ending his NHL-record consecutive-games-played streak at 989 games.

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Viewers guide to Penguins-Avalanche on ABC, ESPN+

It's a potential Stanley Cup matchup preview on Saturday afternoon. Here are players to watch, key stats to know and more.

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NHL playoff watch: Previewing a dynamite Saturday slate, including Canes-Wild

Penguins-Avalanche. Hurricanes-Wild. Flames-Blues. Preview them all here, plus get updated playoff projections, enhanced standings and more.

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Sabres honor broadcaster Jeanneret with banner

The Buffalo Sabres paid tribute to longtime broadcast Rick Jeanneret with a banner-raising ceremony in honor of his 51st and final year.

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Friday, April 1, 2022

NHL's two Ahos score goals at almost same time

In a statistical oddity, the Islanders' Sebastian Aho and Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho scored within 34 seconds of each other in different games Thursday night.

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B's honor Rask in pregame puck drop ceremony

The Boston Bruins honored Tuukka Rask before their game against the New Jersey Devils.

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Padres to give ball to Darvish on Opening Day

Five-time All-Star Yu Darvish will make his third career start on Opening Day when he takes the mound for the Padres against the Diamondbacks on April 7.

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