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Astros First Baseman ‘Doing Well’ After Minor League Option

Houston Astros first baseman José Abreu is “doing well” as he attempts to rediscover his swing in extended spring training. Abreu got off to a brutal start to the 2024 season.

Dodgers calling up Miguel Vargas could mean trouble for Chris Taylor

The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up top prospect Miguel Vargas, which could spell some big trouble for super utility man Chris Taylor. There is no word on whether or not Vargas will be activated on Friday, and no official corresponding move has been revealed just yet, via reporter Francys Romero. The Dodgers are also […] The post Dodgers calling up Miguel Vargas could mean trouble for Chris Taylor appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tigers' offense awakens in demolition of D-backs

Javier Baez drove in five runs and Kerry Carpenter knocked in four as the Detroit Tigers shook off their recent offensive struggles and routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-0 on Friday in Phoenix.

PGA Championship Day 2 Winners and Losers: Collin and Xander Shine, While Two 2023 Major Champions Head Home

Xander Schauffele is one day closer to shedding the major-less label while Jon Rahm and Wyndham Clark are surprisingly heading home.

Maple Leafs name new head coach

The Toronto Maple Leafs already have a new head coach.

How many points did Caitlin Clark score last night? What she did in first home game for Fever

Caitlin Clark played her first official home game as a member of the Indiana Fever. So, how did it go?

SportsGrid's NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Where Does Atlanta Turn?

The NBA regular season has wrapped up, so as the lottery teams look ahead and eliminated playoff teams look to add pieces, here is our NBA Mock Draft 2.0.

Fury vs. Usyk weigh-in results: Tyson Fury has near 30-pound edge over Oleksandr Usyk

See how Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk fared on the scales ahead of their main event undisputed title fight at Saturday’s Fury vs. Usyk card.

Sabrina Ionescu Has Fair Assessment Of Caitlin Clark's First Two Games

On Thursday night, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever were blown out at home by the New York Liberty. Breanna Stewart led the charge for the Liberty with 31 points and 10 rebounds. Sabrina Ionescu chipped in with 14 points. Following the Liberty's impressive win over the Fever, Ionescu ...

LPGA issues statement after illness forces several players to withdraw from the Mizuho Americas Open

JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Illness. That was the short yet unfortunate diagnosis the LPGA cited when announcing Thursday morning that Rose Zhang had to withdraw from the Mizuho Americas Open after playing just three holes in the opening round. The news was disappointing for everyone involved with the event as the 20-year-old rising LPGA star was defending...

Preakness race schedule 2024: Post times, TV channels for Pimlico horse racing weekend

Here is everything you need to know about the Preakness schedule, including TV and streaming options for races.

Justin Verlander Landing Spots: MLB insider names two 'top contenders' for All-Star pitcher

Justin Verlander, the legendary pitcher of the Houston Astros, is facing an uncertain future.

Tiger Woods tracker: Score and updates for golf icon from Round 1 at PGA Championship

Tiger Woods tees off at the 2024 PGA Championship with his sights set on a fifth title. Here's his final score and more from Round 1.

Jon Rahm's Frustration Boils Over in 2024 PGA Championship

Jon Rahm showed rare frustration during the PGA Championship's first round, launching his club after a missed shot. Can he rebound and make the cut today?

Steelers' Ryan Clark Slams NFL for 'Screwing' Pittsburgh, Cites Bias for Cleveland

Steelers Face Harsh End-of-Season Matchups, Ex-Pro Speaks Out.

NHL playoff overtime rules: Postseason hockey bracket brings major change to OT

The 2024 NHL playoffs mean true overtime hockey is back. That means three-on-three play and shootouts are out and there could be some very long games.

Knockout! Doumbe Stops Willis In One-Round WAR!

Cedric Doumbe stopped Jaleel Willis in the very first round in the co-main event of Bellator Paris in what was an exciting one-round war.

Impact recap: Joe Hendry wins biggest match in TNA history

Literally!

Sue Bird points out disrespect to WNBA veterans amid Fever rookie Caitlin Clark’s struggles

WNBA legend Sue Bird highlighted the ongoing disrespect towards veteran players amid the early struggles of rookie Caitlin Clark. Bird’s remarks came after Clark’s Indiana Fever faced back-to-back losses to the Connecticut Sun and New York Liberty, showcasing the challenges even a celebrated college player faces when transitioning to the professional league. Bird, appearing on […] The post Sue Bird points out disrespect to WNBA veterans amid...

Rory McIlroy Shines in PGA Championship Amid Personal Turmoil

Rory McIlroy excels at the PGA Championship in Round 1 with a 5-under 66, despite personal challenges. Follow his journey as he aims for another Major.

Tired ESPN analysts get heated on air

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins is many things. On Friday, it appears one of those might have been “fatigued.” ESPN’s Perkins has been busy this NBA season, and during playoff time, that workload has seemingly only increased. The network aired the pivotal Game 6 matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Perkins participated in coverage of that game, which didn’t end until pretty late on the East Coast. Then, as...

Ranking the Top 10 Staring Pitchers in MLB: May 2024

Discover the top 10 starting pitchers of May 2024. See who's dominating the mound with incredible stats, strikeouts, and game-winning performances this month.

Icons on Ice: The 25 Greatest NHL Players in History

Explore the legendary careers and remarkable achievements of the 25 greatest NHL players in history.

NCAA softball tournament 2024: Full regionals bracket, TV schedule for Road to Women's College World Series

The 2024 NCAA softball tournament is here. The Sporting News has the full bracket and TV schedule for the Road to Women's College World Series.

Juanita ‘Lightnin’ Epton, who worked all 66 Daytona 500s, dead at age 103

Juanita “Lightnin” Epton, who has worked at every Daytona 500, died Thursday at the age of 103. Epton — whose name adorns the Daytona International Speedway ticket office — was behind the ticket window for the first-ever iconic NASCAR race in 1959. “Lightnin’ Epton and her husband Joe were part of my mom and dad Bill and Anne France’s team from the early days of NASCAR,” NASCAR CEO Jim France said in a statement. “They were scoring races,...

Lou Holtz Addresses Harrison Butker’s Polarizing Speech

Former Notre Dame head coach Lou Holtz stands by Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's head-turning commencement speech. The post Lou Holtz Addresses Harrison Butker’s Polarizing Speech appeared first on Heavy.com.

“I thought he got out of the way” - Vince Carter wasn’t aware he jumped over 7’2” Frederic Weis

Vince Carter soared over 7'2" Frederic Weis creating one of basketball's most iconic dunks, but he wasn't aware of it until later.

Becky Lynch’s WWE contract is about to expire. Her next one should make history.

While most industry observers don’t think there’s much chance the decorated WWE star will leave the company when her current deal ends at the end of May, they do believe she’ll be the new highest-paid woman in wrestling history regardless of where she signs next.

Watch Tyson Fury shove Oleksandr Usyk in heated final faceoff ahead of historic title fight

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk got physical in their final staredown ahead of Saturday’s monster battle for the undisputed heavyweight title.

Paul Skenes Made MLB History In Second Career Start

Paul Skenes is breathtakingly good. There is really no word to express how good and dominant he looked on Friday, as he dismantled the Chicago Cubs for six long and merciless innings. Skenes walked just one and struck out 11 Cubs, but perhaps most importantly, he didn’t allow any runs or even a single hit. He was at 100 pitches after the sixth, and that’s why leaving him in to try and get the no-hitter was out of the question. The Cubs just had...

PGA Tour pros offer perspective on PGA Championship entrance debacle

An interesting morning at the PGA Championship caused a lot of PGA Tour players to alter entrance plans.

10 most underrated NBA players right now, including one big surprise

Reds phenom Elly De La Cruz could rewrite MLB record books: 'A freak of nature'

Cincinnati shortstop Elly De La Cruz is trending towards baseball's first 100-steal season in nearly 40 years.

3 teams who were absolutely screwed by the NFL schedule, and 3 who weren’t

The NFL hates the Steelers for this schedule.

LPGA: Rose Zhang not alone; multiple players withdraw from Liberty National event

Multiple players joined Rose Zhang and withdrew from the Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National due to suspicious illness.

8 Things to Know About Cameron Brink After Her WNBA Debut

Find out how the second overall draft pick made her way to the bigs.

Olympic Champs Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas And Suni Lee To Face Off For First Time This Weekend—Here’s Why That’s A Big Deal

Olympic all-around champions Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas and Suni Lee will face off for the first time on Saturday at a qualifying meet that’s crucial on the path to the Paris Olympics.

“Big Misunderstanding:” Scottie Scheffler describes surreal PGA Championship round

Scottie Scheffler had an unbelievable day at the PGA Championship, both on and off the golf course.

Fury Two-Hands Usyk, Security Intervenes

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk face off video, chaotic staredown ahead of their WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight title fight this Sat. night (May 18, 2024) at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Shohei Ohtani's opposite field HR vs. the Reds is ridiculous

Shohei Ohtani tied for the MLB lead in home runs with a ridiculous opposite-field blast.

Top 5 Trade Destinations for Jimmy Butler this Offseason

Jimmy Butler's relationship with the Heat has taken a negative turn, so these five teams should look to make a deal to acquire Butler's services this offseason.

Top 40 College Football Running Backs for 2024

College football is loaded with talented running backs that are returning for the 2024 season. Who are the top running backs for the 2024 season? Here are 40.

Lisa Bluder shares retirement regret - and it's not failing to win national championship with Iowa

Newly-retired Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder shared what her one regret from retiring from basketball is and it is not the fact that she and the Hawkeyes never won a national title

Fever Coach Christie Sides Visibly Frustrated After Another Blowout Loss

Indiana Fever head coach Christie Sides was clearly annoyed after a 36-point loss to the New York Liberty on Thursday night. Sides kicked off her postgame press conference by calling the Fever's performance "unacceptable," especially since it was their home opener. "We've got to do a ...

Caitlin Clark breaks unbelievable WNBA record in her debut with the Indiana Fever

Caitlin Clark just made her WNBA debut with the Indiana Fever and she is already making history by breaking an astonishing league record. Caitlin Clark is the biggest star in the WNBA nowadays. The point guard of the Indiana Fever continues making history, and she has now broken an astonishing league record with only one game played. Earlier this year, the Indiana Fever was able to select who is probably the best player in college basketball...

John Daly pulls out of PGA Championship after brutal opening round

John Daly, who won the 1991 PGA Championship, withdrew from the 2024 edition at Valhalla, citing an injury.

Niele Ivey on retaining Hannah Hidalgo, Notre Dame roster: ‘They know my heart’

As Notre Dame rattled off a third straight run to the Sweet Sixteen under Niele Ivey, Hannah Hidalgo became the Fighting Irish’s breakout star. The freshman guard won the Dawn Staley Award while also bringing home ACC Defensive Player of the Year to cement her place as one of the game’s rising stars. For Ivey, though, the big challenge came after t...

Chiefs Cut Championship-Winning Running Back

The Kansas City Chiefs are parting ways with a depth piece that contributed to the team's Super Bowl-winning efforts this past season. Per reports from NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Chiefs have cut running back La'Mical Perine ahead of OTAs. Perine, 26, signed to the Chiefs' active roster this past Christmas Eve after a few call-ups. Per ProFootbal...

"I'll miss him": Kyle Petty & Kenny Wallace mourn loss of legendary NASCAR figure

NASCAR veterans Kyle Petty and Kenny Wallace have lamented the sudden demise of Eddie Gossage, the former General Manager and Track President of Texas Motor Speedway.

Rookie Nolan Siegel flips during Indy 500 Fast Friday practice

Trouble for 19-year-old Nolan Siegel at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The IndyCar rookie went for a flip in the Indy 500 practice session. Siegel is among the group of rookies that includes NASCAR star Kyle Larson in this year’s field. Fast Friday is all about getting dialed in for qualifying. These drivers are flying on the track, with a few reachi...