'We got him' Trump posts after rescue operation in Iran

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:16:07 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that U.S. military forces have successfully executed two separate, high-risk rescue operations inside Iran — including a daring extraction of an American Colonel who was being hunted behind enemy lines.

"WE GOT HIM!" the President wrote on his social media platform

Penguins a win vs. Devils away from clinching 1st playoff spot in 4 years

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:40:31 GMT

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are one win away from clinching their first Stanley Cup Playoff spot in four years, and they can get that Thursday when they visit the New Jersey Devils in Newark, N.J.

Pittsburgh (40-22-16, 96 points) comes into the final week of the regular season having won two straight and four of its last five. The Penguins have been on an offensive

Rockies earn rare series sweep of Astros in Denver

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:40:21 GMT

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Hunter Goodman homered, Ezequiel Tovar, Troy Johnston and Edouard Julien had two hits apiece, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 9-1 in Denver on Wednesday.

Michael Lorenzen bounced back from his last start to get his first win with Colorado. Lorenzen (1-1) allowed one run on seven hits in 5 2/3 innings to help the Rockies sweep the three-game series fro

Astros OF Jake Meyers leaves game with injury

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:05:06 GMT

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Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers left Wednesday's game at Colorado with an injury.

Meyers was batting with two outs and runners on the corners in the second inning when he appeared to sustain an injury to his abdomen on a checked swing. He was briefly looked at by the trainer and manager Joe Espada before leaving the game.

Pinch hitter Brice Matthews r

Angels RHP Robert Stephenson (elbow) out for season

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:25:14 GMT

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Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson underwent elbow surgery and will miss the rest of the season, manager Kurt Suzuki confirmed Wednesday.

Stephenson, 33, has pitched only 10 innings on the three-year, $33 million contract he signed with Los Angeles ahead of the 2024 season.

Tommy John surgery wiped out the reliever's 2024 season and he spent time on th

Spurs without Victor Wembanyama with Trail Blazers in town

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:40:29 GMT

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The San Antonio Spurs will be without star center Victor Wembanyama as they look to keep alive their slim shot at home-court advantage throughout the playoffs when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday in a game with postseason implications on both sides.

The Spurs (60-19) are guaranteed to finish no worse than second place in the Western Conference but

Giants' Daniel Susac hopes to continue fast start vs. Phillies

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:05:05 GMT

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Daniel Susac's start to his career has been so eye-opening that the rookie catcher has earned himself more at-bats.

Susac became the first player in Giants history to open his career with five consecutive hits, and San Francisco manager Tony Vitello indicated he's ready to write Susac's name on the lineup card more frequently.

The mystery is whether Susac wi

After winning first series against Astros since 2021, Rockies go for sweep

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:19:06 GMT

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Kyle Freeland became the first Rockies starter to pitch into the seventh inning this season in Colorado's 5-1 win over Houston on Tuesday night.

Michael Lorenzen has a chance to make it two straight when he takes the mound against the Astros on Wednesday afternoon in Denver.

The improved Rockies already have guaranteed a series win, having beaten the Astros 9-7

NBA roundup: Wolves down Pacers, subsequently clinch playoff berth

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:40:29 GMT

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Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped a three-game losing streak with a 124-104 win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday in Indianapolis.

Julius Randle and Bones Hyland added 19 apiece and Naz Reid contributed 17 for Minnesota (47-32), which sits in sixth place in the Western Conference. The Timberwolves finished the night clinching a

NHL roundup: Avalanche best Blues, seal No. 1 spot in West

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:40:25 GMT

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Valeri Nichushkin scored two goals as the Colorado Avalanche locked up the top spot in the Western Conference with a 3-1 road victory over the deflated St. Louis Blues on Tuesday.

Scott Wedgewood made 18 saves and Martin Necas also tallied to help the Avalanche inch closer to their fourth Presidents' Trophy in franchise history.

Robert Thomas scored the lone goa

Rockets escape 21-point hole, down Suns to tie for 4th in West

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:19:09 GMT

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Kevin Durant had 24 points and five 3-pointers in his return to Phoenix and the Houston Rockets overcame a 21-point deficit for their largest comeback of the season, producing a 119-105 victory over the host Suns on Tuesday.

Amen Thompson logged 22 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists and Jabari Smith Jr. had 20 points and five 3-pointers for the Rockets, who ha

MLB roundup: Paul Skenes' pitching gem carries Pirates past Padres

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:40:24 GMT

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Oneil Cruz and Nick Gonzales each had clutch two-run hits to back up a gem by Paul Skenes and propel the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.

Skenes (2-1) carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning before allowing a one-out single by Fernando Tatis Jr. Throwing 87 pitches, Skenes gave up one run -- a Xander Bogaerts homer

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder manhandle short-handed Lakers

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:19:09 GMT

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 points in 28 minutes as the Oklahoma City Thunder demolished the Lakers for the second time in five days, prevailing 123-87 on Tuesday in Los Angeles.

The Thunder (63-16), by earning their sixth consecutive win and their 18th in 19 games, moved within one win or one San Antonio Spurs loss of clinching the top spot in the Western

Rockies' Kyle Freeland, Antonio Senzatela beat Astros with 3-hitter

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:25:14 GMT

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Kyle Freeland pitched 6 1/3 strong innings, Willi Castro and Mickey Moniak homered and the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 5-1 in Denver on Tuesday night.

Castro finished with three hits and three RBIs while TJ Rumfield singled twice for Colorado, which has won three in a row.

Freeland (1-1) became the first Rockies starter to pitch into the seventh inn

Valeri Nichushkin scores twice as Avalanche clinch top spot in West

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:55:22 GMT

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Valeri Nichushkin scored two goals as the Colorado Avalanche locked up the top spot in the Western Conference with a 3-1 road victory over the deflated St. Louis Blues on Tuesday.

Scott Wedgewood made 18 saves and Martin Necas also tallied to help the Avalanche (51-16-10, 112 points) inch closer to their fourth Presidents' Trophy in franchise history.

Robert Tho

Spurs likely without Victor Wembanyama with Trail Blazers in town

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:19:09 GMT

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The San Antonio Spurs are likely to be without star center Victor Wembanyama as they look to stay in the hunt for home-court advantage throughout the playoffs when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday in a game with postseason implications on both sides.

The Spurs (60-19) are guaranteed to finish no worse than second place in the Western Conference but

Nuggets eye 10th straight win as depleted Grizzlies visit

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:55:14 GMT

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The surging Denver Nuggets are fighting for the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference -- and fighting their porous 3-point defense.

Denver (51-28), which has won nine in a row, goes for the first 10-game winning streak in the Nikola Jokic era when it hosts the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. On paper it looks like a mismatch in the Nuggets' favor, but Mond

Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder's BAC double legal limit in fatal wreck

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:05:05 GMT

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An autopsy report released Tuesday revealed Dominiq Ponder had a blood alcohol limit more than twice the legal limit when he lost control of his 2023 Tesla and struck a utility pole in a fatal accident on March 1.

The details released by the Boulder County Coroner's office showed Ponder, a 23-year-old who played two games as a quarterback at

Blue Jays roster shuffle continues as injuries pile up amid slow start

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:40:38 GMT

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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Cody Ponce will undergo surgery for a right anterior cruciate ligament injury and likely will be lost for the remainder of the regular season, manager John Schneider revealed Tuesday.

The Blue Jays also recalled left-hander Patrick Corbin from Single-A Dunedin and infielder Tyler Fitzgerald from Triple-A Buffalo, while outfielder Addiso

North Carolina officially names Michael Malone as head coach

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:40:30 GMT

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Michael Malone, who won an NBA championship in 2025 with the Denver Nuggets but has never been a collegiate head coach, was hired by North Carolina to lead its men's basketball team, the university announced Tuesday.

Malone, a 24-year NBA coaching veteran, has been working as a studio analyst for ABC/ESPN this season after being fired by the Nuggets on April 8, 2025.<

Bucs sign DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches, WR David Sills V

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:40:22 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches and wide receiver David Sills V on Tuesday. Terms were not disclosed.

Nunez-Roches, 32, who won a Super Bowl during his previous stint with the Bucs (2018-22), played the past three seasons with the New York Giants.

Nunez-Roches posted three sacks and 23 tackles in nine games (five starts) in

Dolphins RB De'Von Achane a no-show for voluntary workouts

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:55:11 GMT

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Dolphins running back De'Von Achane did not attend the first day of voluntary offseason workouts on Tuesday.

'It's part of the business,' new head coach Jeff Hafley told reporters.

Achane, 24, is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is looking for a long-term extension.

'Those are talks for another time between Achane and Sully (general mana

With Mickey Moniak sparkling, Colorado out to rock Astros again

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:19:18 GMT

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Mickey Moniak struggled at the start of the 2025 season, hitting .216 through the end of May, but he recovered to hit .270 with a career-high 24 home runs in his first season with the Colorado Rockies.

He signed for another year and is off to a better start after beginning the season on the injured list. The former No. 1 overall draft pick has two home runs in

MLB roundup: Dodgers sock 5 homers in World Series rematch with Jays

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:05:06 GMT

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Dalton Rushing had two home runs among his four hits Monday night and the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers went deep five times while defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 14-2.

Former Blue Jay Teoscar Hernandez had a two-run homer and four RBIs while Freddie Freeman added a two-run homer and three RBIs in a rematch of the 2025 World Series.

Shohei Ohtani contributed

NBA roundup: Magic continue playoff push with win over Pistons

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:40:34 GMT

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Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Desmond Bane added 25 as the Orlando Magic withstood a fourth-quarter rally and closed on a 14-2 run to beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 123-107 on Monday.

Anthony Black contributed 14 points off the bench for Orlando, which won for the fourth time in the past five games. Wendell Carter Jr., Jalen Suggs and Tristan da Silva each

Aaron Gordon's clutch shooting leads Nuggets' comeback over Trail Blazers

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:19:07 GMT

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Aaron Gordon's clutch outside shooting helped the Denver Nuggets rally from being down by as many as 18 points to top the visiting Portland Trail Blazers 137-132 in overtime Monday.

Denver (51-28) trailed for nearly all of regulation before taking a 125-123 lead with 27 seconds remaining when Gordon connected on a deep 2-point jumper in the right corner. Less t

Rockies' 8-run inning just enough to down Astros

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:40:31 GMT

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Willi Castro had two hits in Colorado's eight-run fifth inning, Tyler Johnston homered among his three hits, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 9-7 in Denver on Monday night.

Edouard Julien and TJ Rumfield had two hits each and Juan Mejia picked up his first save of the season for Colorado, which has won two in a row after dropping its first two games of

Stephon Castle's fifth career triple-double helps Spurs beat 76ers

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:55:12 GMT

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Stephon Castle produced his fifth career triple-double with 19 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds to lead a balanced San Antonio attack as the host Spurs defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 on Monday.

The Spurs played the second half without star center Victor Wembanyama, who sat out with a left rib contusion suffered in a second-quarter collision with the 76er

Lakers-Thunder rematch carries different vibe after L.A. injuries

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:55:08 GMT

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When the Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers faced off Thursday in Oklahoma City, the matchup had plenty of buzz.

The contest featured the top team in the Western Conference, a contender on a 13-1 run looking to knock off the defending champions, and two MVP candidates.

But the storylines will be much different when they face off again Tuesday in Los Angeles, espec

Clippers host Mavericks, eye No. 8 seed in West

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:40:38 GMT

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With a key play-in tournament seeding matchup set for later in the week, the Los Angeles Clippers are intent to focus on the task at hand when they play host to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday at Inglewood, Calif.

The Clippers (40-38) are tied with the Portland Trail Blazers for eighth place in the Western Conference standings heading into Portland's road game M

Blues shoot for critical two-game sweep of NHL-best Avalanche

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:25:10 GMT

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Defeating the Colorado Avalanche once has proven to be a difficult assignment for most teams, but defeating them twice in a row seems akin to ascending Mount Everest.

That's the mountain that the St. Louis Blues must climb to pick up crucial points Tuesday night when they welcome the Avalanche in the second half of a home-and-home set.

Robert Thomas score

Stars, battling for first-round home ice, seek improvement vs. Flames

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:05:09 GMT

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The Dallas Stars have been focused on Stanley Cup playoff preparation, and deservedly so since they have punched their ticket.

However, as the Stars ready themselves to host the Calgary Flames on Tuesday, the objects in the rearview mirror are closer than they appear.

Having lost three of four and winning only twice in nine games (2-5-2), the Stars (45-20-

Reports link UNC search to Billy Donovan, Michael Malone

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:19:11 GMT

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Conflicting reports have linked North Carolina's coaching search to Billy Donovan and Michael Malone.

The Field of 68 reported Sunday that the Tar Heels were focused 'solely' on Donovan, the current Chicago Bulls coach who led Florida to back-to-back national championships in 2006-07.

ESPN reported Monday, however, that North Carolina intends to hire Malo

Phillies work to get bats going in series opener against Giants

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:19:17 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies hope the challenge of a tough ballpark will awaken their slumbering bats when they open a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants in Oracle Park on Monday night.

The Phillies are 5-4 in large part because of an inconsistent offense. Their 4-1 loss at Colorado on Sunday was their fifth game scoring three or fewer runs.

Ailing Ryan Feltner to make scheduled start for Rockies against Astros

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:05:08 GMT

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Ryan Feltner had a scary moment in his first start of the season, but it wasn't as frightening as the one the Colorado Rockies' right-hander experienced three years ago.

Feltner took a line drive off his hip in Toronto on Tuesday and left the game after three innings with tightness in his right glute, but he won't miss any playing time.

Feltner (0-0, 0.00 ERA)

NBA roundup: Rockets edge Warriors to spoil Stephen Curry's return

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:40:29 GMT

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Stephen Curry returned from a two-month absence with 29 points, but Alperen Sengun capped a 24-point performance with a go-ahead interior hoop with 11.1 seconds remaining, lifting the Houston Rockets to a 117-116 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night in San Francisco.

In his first return to San Francisco as a member of the Rockets, Kevin Durant po

Late Rockets bucket spoils Stephen Curry's return to Warriors

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:19:20 GMT

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In his first return to San Francisco as a member of the Rockets, Kevin Durant po

Robert Thomas' hat trick helps Blues beat Avs, continue playoff push

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:55:20 GMT

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Robert Thomas completed his first career hat trick with a tiebreaking goal late in the third period to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Denver on Sunday night.

St. Louis (33-31-12, 78 points) moved within three points of Nashville for the second and final wild-card spot in the Western Conference and prevented Colorado from cl

Report: Luka Doncic to seek treatment in Europe for hamstring strain

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:55:14 GMT

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In an attempt to move up his timeline for a return, Lakers star Luka Doncic will seek specialized treatment for his Grade 2 left hamstring strain in Europe, Doncic's representation told ESPN.

Doncic sustained the injury in Thursday's 139-96 loss to Oklahoma City. The team announced Friday after an MRI that he will miss at least the remainder of the regular season.

NHL roundup: Flyers beat Bruins in OT, move into playoff spot

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:05:07 GMT

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Porter Martone scored his first NHL goal on a 5-on-3 in overtime, lifting the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Boston Bruins on Sunday.

After Boston took penalties seven seconds apart in OT, Philadelphia needed just 15 more seconds to score the decisive goal. Christian Dvorak made a touch pass to the slot for Martone, whose first attempt was stopp

MLB roundup: White Sox blank Blue Jays to complete surprising sweep

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:40:29 GMT

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Davis Martin pitched six effective innings, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 win over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays to complete a surprising sweep Sunday afternoon.

Martin (2-0) allowed four hits and two walks. After Bryan Hudson and Jordan Leasure handled the next two innings, Chris Murphy pitched around a leadoff walk in the ninth to earn the save.

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Ex-Phillie Mickey Moniak cracks 2 long HRs to lead Rockies

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:19:12 GMT

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Former Philadelphia first-round pick Mickey Moniak hit two home runs and TJ Rumfield also went deep as the Colorado Rockies beat the Phillies 4-1 on Sunday in Denver.

Hunter Goodman had two hits and Tomoyuki Sugano pitched six strong innings to earn his first win for Colorado. Victor Vodnik got the last three outs to earn his first save as the Rockies salvaged

Mickey Moniak cracks two long homers to lead Rockies past Phillies

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:55:14 GMT

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Mickey Moniak hit two home runs and TJ Rumfield also went deep as the Colorado Rockies beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Sunday in Denver.

Hunter Goodman had two hits and Tomoyuki Sugano pitched six strong innings to earn his first win for Colorado. Victor Vodnik got the last three outs to earn his first save as the Rockies salvaged the finale of the three-

Nuggets peaking at the right time ready for Trail Blazers

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:05:24 GMT

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The red-hot Denver Nuggets seek their ninth consecutive win Monday when they welcome in a Portland Trail Blazers team on a run of its own.Portland (40-38) picked up its third straight win on Friday and moved into eighth in the Western Conference standings with a 118-106 defeat of New Orleans. Jrue Holiday knocked down seven 3-pointers on the way to 27 points, coming on the

Still plenty on the line as Spurs host 76ers

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:19:14 GMT

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The San Antonio Spurs look to rebound from a rare loss and get back on track in their chase for the top seed in the upcoming NBA playoffs when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.The Spurs (59-19) head home for their final four games of the regular season after a 136-134 loss in overtime in Denver on Saturday. The setback snapped San Antonio's 11-game winning streak

Astros ace Hunter Brown (shoulder) placed on 15-day IL

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:40:32 GMT

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The Houston Astros placed ace right-hander Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right shoulder strain.

The move was retroactive to Thursday.

Brown finished third in American League Cy Young Award balloting last season. He is 1-0 with an 0.84 ERA in two starts this season, striking out 17 in just 10 1/3 innings.

Brown, 27, last pitched Tue

Avalanche face Blues, hoping to clinch top seed in the West

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:40:34 GMT

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The Colorado Avalanche are a win away from clinching the top seed in the Western Conference after a gritty 2-0 road victory at Dallas on Saturday.

They will try for that victory when they host the St. Louis Blues on Sunday night.

Colorado (50-15-10, 110 points) has an eight-point lead over the Stars, who can only earn 10 more points the rest of the way. The Av

Oklahoma, West Virginia see momentum opportunity in Crown championship

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:25:12 GMT

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This time last year, Nebraska took home the inaugural College Basketball Crown trophy. The winner of Sunday's championship game in Las Vegas between Oklahoma and West Virginia will hope to carry similar momentum into next season.

Oklahoma (21-15) endured a nine-game losing streak in the heart of Southeastern Conference play, ultimately dooming its NCAA Tournament c

Phillies, Taijuan Walker shoot for road sweep of Rockies

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:19:09 GMT

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The Philadelphia Phillies started their first road trip of the season with a pair of impressive wins over the Colorado Rockies. They will go for the sweep when the teams wrap up the three-game series in Denver on Sunday.

Philadelphia, which squeaked out a 2-1 win Saturday night, will send Taijuan Walker (0-1, 11.57 ERA) against Colorado's Tomoyuki Sugano (0-0, 1.93

NHL roundup: Despite loss, Sabres end NHL-record 14-year playoff drought

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:55:09 GMT

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Despite taking a 6-2 loss to the host Washington Capitals on Saturday, the Buffalo Sabres ended their NHL-record 14-year postseason drought on Saturday thanks to Detroit's regulation loss to the New York Rangers earlier in the day.

Logan Thompson made 37 saves for Washington in the convincing win.

Jakob Chychrun, Aliaksei Protas and Connor McMichael each had a

MLB roundup: Jo Adell robs 3 homers, Angels eke out win over Mariners

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:05:04 GMT

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Jo Adell robbed three Mariners of homers and Zach Neto hit a leadoff homer in the first to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 1-0 victory over Seattle on Saturday night at Anaheim, Calif.

Adell robbed Cal Raleigh in the first inning, Josh Naylor in the eighth and J.P. Crawford in the ninth with stellar grabs in right field as the Angels won for just the second time in

NBA roundup: Nuggets snap Spurs' 11-game win streak in overtime

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:55:12 GMT

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Nikola Jokic finished with 40 points, including a 7-foot floater late in overtime, Christian Braun had 21 points, and the host Denver Nuggets ended San Antonio's 11-game winning streak with a 136-134 win over the Spurs on Saturday.

Jokic, who finished with 13 assists, scored seven points in overtime to rally Denver to its eighth straight win and overcome a big game fr

Steph Curry to return from 27-game absence when Warriors host Rockets

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:19:17 GMT

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The Houston Rockets' quest to move up in the Western Conference standings is likely to encounter an undesirable hurdle Sunday night when Stephen Curry is expected to return to the Golden State Warriors' lineup for the nationally televised contest in San Francisco.

The Rockets (48-29) enter the final eight days of the regular season in fifth place in the West, but

Clippers hope to improve play-in seeding with win over Kings

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:40:31 GMT

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The Los Angeles Clippers will work on improving their seeding in the play-in tournament when they pay a visit to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.After holding a 6-21 regular-season record just before Christmas, the Clippers have rallied to their current 39-38 mark that has made them play-in eligible.Currently ninth in the Western Conference standings, Los Angeles would pr

Jesus Luzardo bounces back as Phillies escape with win over Rockies

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:19:15 GMT

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Jesus Luzardo pitched strongly into the seventh, striking out 11 and Trea Turner had two hits with the game-winning RBI in the Philadelphia Phillies' 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Saturday night.

Jhoan Duran retired the side in order in the ninth for his third save to secure Philadelphia's fourth consecutive win.

Luzardo (1-1) allow

(SP)CANADA-TORONTO-FOOTBALL-MLS-TORONTO FC VS COLORADO RAPIDS

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:48:16 GMT

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Nikola Jokic outduels Victor Wembanyama as Nuggets foil Sours in overtime

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:40:29 GMT

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Nikola Jokic finished with 40 points, including a 6-foot floater late in overtime, Christian Braun had 21 points, and the host Denver Nuggets ended San Antonio's 11-game winning streak with a 136-134 win over the Spurs on Saturday.Jokic, who finished with 13 assists, scored seven points in overtime to rally Denver to its eighth straight win and overcome a big game from Vict

Avalanche defeat Stars, as Brent Burns makes history

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:40:23 GMT

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Martin Necas scored with 9:21 left in the game, as the visiting Colorado Avalanche blanked the Dallas Stars, 2-0, on Saturday.

Nathan MacKinnon added his NHL-leading 51st goal with 58 seconds remaining.

The top two teams in the Central Division and the Western Conference split four meetings this season. This was the first result that did not require a shootout

LeBron James, depleted Lakers face Mavericks

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:25:17 GMT

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The Los Angeles Lakers head into the final week of the regular season with an opportunity to sew up home-court advantage for the first round of the NBA Playoffs, but they begin the final push Sunday at Dallas with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined.

Doncic, a 2026 Most Valuable Player candidate and former Maverick, sustained a hamstring injury in Thursday'

Late goal lifts Toronto FC over Rapids in physical match

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:40:39 GMT

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Josh Sargent's header off an Alonso Coello corner kick in the 85th minute capped a wild 3-2 comeback win for Toronto FC over the visiting Colorado Rapids on Saturday.

Richie Laryea scored a goal for Toronto (3-2-1, 10 points). Paxten Aaronson and Keegan Rosenberry tallied second-half goals for the Rapids (3-3-0, 9 points) in a foul-filled match.

The physical pl

Small-ball White Sox strive for repeat win against Blue Jays

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:55:16 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox hope going small will bring big results.

The approach has given them a chance to clinch their three-game series with the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoon. The White Sox used small ball as they defeated the Jays 5-4 in their home opener Friday afternoon after a 1-5 road trip.

A double steal in the third inning set up A

Sliding Ducks strive to get right in encounter vs. Flames

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:05:09 GMT

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A four-game winless skid has knocked the Anaheim Ducks off the top spot in the Pacific Division.

At least the Ducks (41-30-5, 87 points) won't have to wait long for their chance to break out of their swoon, as they'll host the Calgary Flames on Saturday night.

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The Mock Drafts have been running for months and most commonly predict the Vikings to use

their first-round pick on the defensive side of the ball. But if there's one thing that's certain

about the NFL Draft it's that nothing is certain. So in leading up to this year's three-day event that begins with Round 1 on April 23, 2026, we're previewing prospects by position groups (all except qu

Bucs Re-Sign Skule, Nuez-Roches, Add Sills V | Bucs Blitz

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The Buccaneers added depth to the roster by re-signing Justin Skule and Rakeem Nuez-Roches, while adding David Sills V

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Rakeem Nuez-Roches

The Bucs brought back a familiar face in 2026 with Rakeem Nuez-Roches, who was part of the club's Super Bowl LV Championship team in 2020. Overall, Nuez-Roches has appeared in 142 career games (62 starts) between the Kansas City Chiefs

Inbox: They're not inclined to forgo the opportunity

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He did have the courage of his convictions

Mike Spofford

Chuck from Neenah, WI

Hey Mike, come again? Has the summer of Spoff started yet or are you still decomposing? One of the best lines from Seinfeld episode "The Summer of George." And you call yourself a fan?

My bad. Missed it.

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Hello guys, just drove past Lambeau and saw the hands of the L

NFL Mock Draft: Falcons land linebacker in Top 50 duel

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With a run on cornerbacks and defensive tackles early in the second round, Atlanta has Jacob Rodriguez fall into their lap at No. 48.

Tori McElhaney

Disclaimer: The statements and opinions regarding players and/or potential future players in the article below are those of the AtlantaFalcons.com editorial staff and are not the Atlanta Falcons' football personnel unless noted in a direct quote.

NFL Mock Draft: Falcons land linebacker in Top 50

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:11 GMT

With a run on cornerbacks and defensive tackles early in the second round, Atlanta has Jacob Rodriguez fall into their lap at No. 48.
Tori McElhaney
Disclaimer: The statements and opinions regarding players and/or potential future players in the article below are those of the AtlantaFalcons.com editorial staff and are not the Atlanta Falcons' football personnel unless noted in a direct quote.

Bucs Add David Sills to Receiving Corps

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After putting together the most productive season of his NFL career with the Falcons in 2025, WR David Sills is staying in the NFC South after inking a one-year pact with the Buccaneers
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continued to do a bit of pre-draft roster enhancement on Tuesday, signing wide receiver David Sills to a one-year contract. Sills is the third addition to the Buccaneers' roster this week

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Michael Hull
We are now less than three weeks from the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Over the next few weeks, we will take a look at some of the top prospects entering this year's draft, breaking it down position by position:
RB|LB|WR|DB| IOL | DT | QB | OT | EDGE | TE
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo.Following the Broncos' best season on the field in a decade, the team's support staff has been recognized with a league-wide honor.
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We are now less than three weeks from the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Over the next few weeks, we will take a look at some of the top prospects entering this year's draft, breaking it down position by position:
RB|LB|WR| DB | IOL | DT | QB | OT | EDGE | TE
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Inbox: The team was on track to do that

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:30:00 GMT

You cant pay everybody
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Chuck from Neenah, WI
Hey Mike, has the summer of Spoff started yet or are you still decomposing?
Come again? I'm very much alive after my vacation, thank you.
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"The Colorado Constitution requires independent interpretation and does no

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