Panthers' Ekblad suspended 2 games for Hagel hit

Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended for two games for elbowing Lightning forward Brandon Hagel in the head midway through Game 4 of Florida's first-round series against Tampa Bay.

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Mets' Minter pondering season-ending surgery

Mets reliever A.J. Minter is contemplating season-ending surgery for a "pretty significant" lat injury, manager Carlos Mendoza said.

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Filppula, Triple Gold Club member, retires at 41

Valtteri Filppula -- one of just 30 players in the Triple Gold Club for winning the Stanley Cup, Olympics and world championships -- has decided to retire from hockey at age 41 after playing one final season at home in his native Finland.

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Tocchet quits; Canucks 8th team seeking a coach

Rick Tocchet has stepped down as Canucks coach, despite the team's attempts to re-sign him. The Canucks now become the eighth NHL team looking to a hire a new coach this offseason.

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Guardians' McKenzie accepts Triple-A assignment

Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie has accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus after clearing waivers on Monday.

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Jets' Hellebuyck on struggles: 'Going to be better'

Connor Hellebuyck says there is no crack in his confidence after the Winnipeg Jets goalie was pulled during his team's last two playoff losses.

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Grading MLB's City Connect uniforms: White Sox get a B ... for Bulls

From the pastel Padres to the Motor City Tigers and beyond, we break down MLB's City Connect uniforms.

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Manfred to rule on Rose ban after Trump meeting

After meeting with President Trump, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said he wants to issue a ruling on a request to end the permanent ban of Pete Rose, who died in September.

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Nats' DeJong to have surgery on broken nose

Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong, who was hit in the face by a pitch on April 15, will undergo surgery Monday, manager Dave Martinez said.

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MLB drops Chisholm's 1-game ban, fine remains

Major League Baseball dropped a one-game suspension against New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.

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Jets' Hellebuyck allows five goals, pulled again

Two-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck allowed five goals before being pulled early in the third period as the top-seeded Winnipeg Jets fell to the St. Louis Blues 5-1 on Sunday.

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Dodgers' Gonsolin set for first start since 2023

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin, whose last start was an 11-3 loss to Miami at Dodger Stadium Aug. 18, 2023, will be activated off injured reserve and should make his first major league start in 20 months against the Marlins on Wednesday.

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'I'll always be a Giant': Crawford celebrated in S.F.

During Brandon Crawford Celebration Day at Oracle Park, Crawford's family, friends and former teammates joined him on the field. He gave a speech to the fans who supported him from 2011-23.

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Mariners shut down Gilbert (elbow) for 2 weeks

An MRI revealed that Logan Gilbert has a Grade 1 flexor strain. He won't throw for two weeks, at which point he'll be reevaluated.

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Minus Hagel, Lightning storm back, dodge 0-3 hole

Without suspended winger Brandon Hagel in the lineup, the Tampa Bay Lightning stormed back to defeat the Florida Panthers 5-1 on Saturday, cutting their deficit in this Eastern Conference first-round series to 2-1 on the strength of five unanswered goals.

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O's, Tigers to play 2 on Sat. after Friday ppd.

Friday's game between the Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles was postponed by rain and will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday.

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NHL fines Senators, Cousins for pregame conduct

The Senators and Nick Cousins were fined after Cousins was spotted flipping a puck across the center ice line at Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz as he went through his pregame routine.

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Rays lose rookie OF Mangum to strained groin

The Rays placed rookie outfielder Jake Mangum on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain Thursday.

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Royals ace Ragans exits early with groin issue

Royals ace Cole Ragans will undergo testing on his left groin after the All-Star left-hander was forced to leave Thursday's start after just three innings and 62 pitches.

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Twins' Lewis ready to start rehab assignment

Twins third baseman Royce Lewis, who hasn't played since March 16 due to a hamstring strain, will begin an injury rehab assignment Friday at Triple-A St. Paul.

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Rangers extend GM Drury after missing playoffs

The Rangers agreed to a multiyear extension with GM Chris Drury, keeping him in charge of their hockey operations moving forward after missing the playoffs.

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Athletics put Leclerc on IL due to strained lat

The Athletics placed reliever Jose Leclerc on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right lat strain.

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Oilers' Kulak races from daughter's birth to Game 1

Brett Kulak didn't get his regular pregame routine in on Monday. Instead of skating with his teammates ahead of Game 1 against the Kings, the Oilers defenseman was on a flight after briefly returning home for the birth of his second daughter on Sunday.

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Manfred eyes 'big crowd' when Bristol hosts MLB

"Big crowd, big crowd," Rob Manfred said of the turnout he is expecting when the Reds host the Braves at Bristol Motor Speedway on Aug. 2 -- part of the commissioner's push to take MLB to locations where baseball isn't played every day live.

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Source: White Sox's Pérez likely out for year

Chicago White Sox left-hander Martin Perez will likely miss the remainder of the season with an elbow injury, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers.

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Guardians DFA former 1st-round pick McKenzie

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Triston McKenzie, who has been plagued by arm injuries since making 30 starts in his breakout 2022 season, was designated for assignment Monday.

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A's to call up 2024 No. 4 pick Kurtz, sources say

The Athletics are calling up power-hitting first baseman Nick Kurtz after only 32 minor league games, sources told ESPN.

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Kraken fire Bylsma after first season, source says

The Seattle Kraken have fired coach Dan Bylsma after one season, a source told ESPN. Seattle will now be searching for its third head coach in as many seasons.

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Diamondbacks' Kelly leaves game with leg craps

Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly left Sunday's game against the Cubs in Chicago with two outs in the sixth inning due to cramps in his right leg.

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Athletics' Springs (hamstring) exits start in 3rd

Athletics veteran left-hander Jeffrey Springs, 32, left his start on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers with soreness in his right hamstring, after allowing six runs -- four earned -- while striking out three and walking four in 2 1/3 innings.

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McCullers (illness) has another setback in return

Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. had another setback in his return from elbow surgery when he was scratched from a minor league rehabilitation start because of a stomach illness.

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'So grateful': Ohtani, wife welcome first child

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, announced the birth of their first child on Saturday.

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Oilers D Emberson, 24, secures 2-year extension

On Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers, who will meet the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, signed Ty Emberson, 24, who played 76 games this season, to a two-year contract extension with an average annual value of $1.3 million.

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Rays promote speedy outfield prospect Simpson

The Rays promoted speedy prospect Chandler Simpson on Friday before their game against the New York Yankees.

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NHL all-time goalie wins: Top 10 players to know

Goalies have one of the most demanding positions in the NHL. Which ones have secured the most wins? Check out this definitive all-time list.

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Which player has the most career points in NHL history?

Wayne Gretzky is among the NHL players with the most career points. Check out the rest of the list now.

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Neris, cut in March, joins Angels on minors deal

Hector Neris, who was cut by the Braves after giving up five runs opening week, signed a minor league contract with the Angels.

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Senators' Tkachuk back after eight games out

Senators captain Brady Tkachuk will play in the team's regular-season finale Thursday against the visiting Hurricanes after missing eight games with an upper-body injury.

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Braves call up late signing Verdugo from Triple A

Four weeks after he was signed as a free agent, the Atlanta Braves added outfielder Alex Verdugo to the active roster Thursday.

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Slow-healing lat strain delays Yanks P Gil's rehab

An MRI showed Yankees pitcher Luis Gil needs more time before beginning his throwing program as he rehabs from a strained right lat, manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday.

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Twins slugger Wallner (hamstring) headed for IL

Twins outfielder Matt Wallner, who left Tuesday's win over the Mets with a strained hamstring, is being placed on the 10-day injured list.

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Nats' DeJong to IL with fractured nose after HBP

A day after he was struck in the face by a pitch, Nationals third baseman Paul DeJong was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a fractured nose.

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'We need help': Injured Brewers recall Henderson

The Milwaukee Brewers recalled Logan Henderson from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, bolstering a pitching staff dealing with multiple injuries.

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Sharks captain Couture, 36, retires due to injury

After 16 seasons with one franchise, Sharks captain Logan Couture, 36, said Tuesday he is retiring from hockey due to an injury.

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U.S. blanks Switzerland; Knight sets assist record

Hilary Knight set an assist record as the United States wrapped up the group stage at the women's ice hockey world championship by beating Switzerland 5-0 on Tuesday.

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Braves DH Ozuna back in Atlanta for MRI on hip

Designated hitter Marcell Ozuna is not with the Braves for their game in Toronto on Monday after returning to Atlanta to have his sore hip examined.

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Wild rookie Buium arrives, skates with teammates

Former first-round draft pick Zeev Buium, 19, the rookie defenseman who just signed with the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, practiced with his new team on Monday after competing in the NCAA Frozen Four last weekend in St. Louis with the Denver Pioneers.

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Scherzer to visit specialist again about thumb

Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer is still dealing with soreness in his right thumb and will make a second visit to a specialist later this week.

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Oilers will be without injured Ekholm in Round 1

Veteran defenseman Mattias Ekholm, 34, who has nine goals and 24 assists in 65 games this season, will not be available for the Edmonton Oilers' first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings, coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters on Monday.

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Caps hoping to have Thompson, Protas in Round 1

With the Stanley Cup playoffs approaching, Washington Capitals goaltender Logan Thompson has resumed skating and forward Aliaksei Protas is on track to get back on the ice this week, coach Spencer Carbery said on Sunday, before his team's home finale.

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Devils' Cotter injures Isles' Pelech with check

A day after his team was eliminated from postseason contention, New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech did not return to a 1-0 victory Sunday, after he was hit high by New Jersey Devils forward Paul Cotter at the six-minute mark of the second period.

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Jays' Santander homers in return to Baltimore

Anthony Santander returned to Camden Yards on Saturday and finally homered for the Blue Jays.

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Guardians' Clase on slow start: 'I am human'

Emmanuel Clase's struggles in the first weeks of this season have seemingly alarmed everyone but the All-Star closer and his Guardians teammates.

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Maroon set for last game in Hawks home finale

Pat Maroon will close his 14th and final season when the Blackhawks host the Jets on Saturday night. While Chicago has two road games left, Maroon is skating in the home finale in front of a group of family and friends before beginning his retirement.

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Cronenworth (rib) latest Padres player to hit IL

The depleted Padres placed infielder Jake Cronenworth on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a right rib fracture.

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Schumaker, Pettitte, Holliday to coach U.S. at WBC

Former Marlins manager Skip Schumaker will be the U.S. bench coach and former Yankees star Andy Pettitte will be pitching coach for manager Mark DeRosa at next year's World Baseball Classic.

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Marlins minor leaguer Arias suspended 56 games

Marlins minor league infielder Gregori Arias has been suspended for 56 games for a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.

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Knights' Hertl back from injury to face Kraken

Tomas Hertl, who has been sidelined since sustaining an upper-body injury March 23, is expected back in the lineup for Vegas on Thursday night against the Kraken.

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A's on track for June groundbreaking in Las Vegas

The Athletics cleared a significant hurdle last week to keep the groundbreaking for their new park in Las Vegas on track for June.

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Mariners' Bliss to have surgery, out 4-5 months

Mariners infielder Ryan Bliss was diagnosed with a torn biceps and will undergo surgery on Friday.

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McGroarty, 4 other Pens players out for season

The Penguins have ruled out promising rookie winger Rutger McGroarty and four other players due to injuries with three games remaining in their season.

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Caps' goal is playoff mindset after feting Ovechkin

After days of celebrating Alex Ovechkin's record goal, the Capitals want to get back to a team mindset after a dip in play that can't continue with the playoffs approaching.

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White Sox's Benintendi (adductor strain) to IL

White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 7, with a left adductor strain.

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High school teammates Max Fried and Wade Flaherty make first MLB starts against each other

In 2012, future Major Leaguers Jack Flaherty and Max Fried (as well as Lucas Giolito) all shared the same high school dugout for Harvard-Westlake.

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Jets C Lucius, 21, retires with tissue disorder

Chaz Lucius, a 21-year-old center and former first-round pick for the Winnipeg Jets who played this season for the Manitoba Moose of the AHL, announced his retirement on Tuesday due to a hereditary tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

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Braves still hope López can return this season

Braves right-hander Reynaldo López will be shut down for 12 weeks but remains in the team's plans for this season after exploratory arthroscopic surgery on his inflamed right shoulder.

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Ex-MLB pitcher Dotel dies in nightclub tragedy

Former major league pitcher Octavio Dotel was among those who died after the roof of an iconic nightclub collapsed in the Dominican Republic early Tuesday morning.

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Orioles reliever Suárez (shoulder) out 'months'

Orioles reliever Albert Suárez was transferred to the 60-day injured list because of a shoulder issue, the team announced Monday.

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M's place Robles on IL with dislocated shoulder

The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Victor Robles on the 10-day injured list Monday, one day after he suffered a dislocated left shoulder running into the outfield wall.

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Cards' Herrera (knee) expected to miss 4 weeks

Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday because of a bone bruise in his left knee.

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Fantasy hockey finals: Critical picks, strategy to win your league

A number of promising pickups are on waiver wires in fantasy hockey leagues. Here are players to add this week.

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Sources: Vlad, Jays agree on 14-year, $500M deal

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays are in agreement on a 14-year, $500 million contract extension, pending a physical, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan Sunday night, a no-deferral deal to keep the homegrown star in Toronto for the rest of his career.

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Bregman's 6 RBIs, Devers' 4 hits keys blowout win

Alex Bregman hit a three-run homer and tied a career-high with six RBIs as the Red Sox bludgeoned the Cardinals in an 18-7 win on Sunday night.

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M's Robles injures shoulder on catch, carted off

Mariners outfielder Victor Robles injured his left shoulder and was carted off after a dazzling catch in the ninth inning of a loss to the Giants.

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Which player has the most career points in NHL history?

Wayne Gretzky is among the NHL players with the most career points. Check out the rest of the list now.

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Rockies turn team's first triple play since 2015

The Rockies turned a 5-4-3 triple play in the second inning of Saturday's game against the A's, the fifth triple play in franchise history and their first since 2015.

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Crosby, Dadonov get dueling hat tricks in Dallas

Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby and Dallas' Evgenii Dadonov each scored three goals on Saturday, during the Penguins' 5-3 victory over the host Stars at the American Airlines Center, a pivotal loss for the home team in its fight for the Central Division title.

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Francona back after dealing with stomach issue

Reds manager Terry Francona was back with his entire roster Saturday after missing the previous game due to what he jokingly called "intestinal turmoil."

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Pirates focused on wins despite frustrated fans

Despite growing angst among its fanbase, Pittsburgh Pirates owner Bob Nutting says the team remains focused on winning.

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Sharks' Warsofsky to coach U.S. team at worlds

Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky will lead the United States at the upcoming IIHF men's world hockey championship.

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Makar 9th NHL blueliner with 30 goals in season

Cale Makar scored against the Blue Jackets on Thursday night to become the ninth defenseman in the NHL, and the first with Colorado, to reach the 30-goal plateau in a season.

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Blues' Holloway exits with lower-body injury

St. Louis forward Dylan Holloway left the Blues' game Thursday night against the Penguins in the first period because of a lower-body injury.

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Dodgers' Freeman placed on IL after shower slip

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, who slipped and fell in the shower on Sunday morning, was put on the injured list for his ankle injury.

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Benn's consecutive-games streak ends at 371

Stars captain Jamie Benn sat out against the Predators on Thursday night, with coach Pete DeBoer saying it was for "maintenance."

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Herrera hammers 3 HR as Cards roll past Angels

Ivan Herrera hit three home runs to help the Cardinals beat the Angels.

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Ovechkin nets No. 891, trails Gretzky mark by 3

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is just three goals away from tying Wayne Gretzky's record for career goals after scoring No. 891 against the Bruins.

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Jays' Scherzer gets injection in sore right thumb

Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer said he hopes to be able to play catch in the next few days following a cortisone injection to treat his sore right thumb.

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Pirates' Harrington gets call, will debut vs. Rays

Right-hander Thomas Harrington, the No. 36 pick of the 2022 MLB draft, was called up by the Pirates and will make his debut Tuesday against the Rays.

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Canada goalie Desbiens' status for worlds unclear

The Montreal Victoire are confident Ann-Renee Desbiens will return to action in the near future. Whether that's soon enough to suit up between the pipes for Canada at the women's world hockey championships still needs to be determined.

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Braves' Profar gets 80-game ban for PED violation

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball on Monday following a positive test for the performance-enhancing drug chorionic gonadotrophin.

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2024 NHL betting: Panthers, Stars emerge lead Cup favorites

Betting odds and futures for every NHL team to win the 2025 Stanley Cup, their conference and their division.

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