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MLB roundup: Rangers hit three HRs, outslug Tigers
Jonah Heim hit a two-run home run, Marcus Semien and Adolis Garcia delivered solo shots and the visiting Texas Rangers topped the Detroit Tigers 9-7 on Thursday. Semien had three hits and scored twice for the Rangers, who won the series 3-1. Texas ...
NHL-League approves Coyotes sale and new franchise in Utah
By Frank Pingue (Reuters) -The National Hockey League's Board of Governors have approved the sale and relocation of the Arizona Coyotes to Utah starting with the 2024-25 season, the league said on Thursday. The deal includes a clause that could ...
NFL draft hopeful AJ Simon of Albany dead at 25
AJ Simon, a defensive lineman from the University at Albany who was hoping to be drafted into the NFL next week, died at age 25, the school confirmed Wednesday. Simon played four seasons of football at the FCS level -- two at Bloomsburg (2018, 2021) ...
Clark effect: Mystics to host Fever at Capital One Arena
The Washington Mystics on Thursday became the latest WNBA team to announce a venue change to accommodate a visit from Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever. The Mystics are moving their June 7 date from the 4,200-seat Entertainment & Sports Arena ...
Bills, quarterback Josh Allen search for answers without wide receiver Stefon Diggs
With no true No. 1 wide receiver on the roster, some might have anticipated a more abrasive posture from quarterback Josh Allen as the Bills open offseason workouts. But as the Bills transform the roster, Allen said he's accepting the unspoken ...
NBA's TV rights talks with Disney, Warner likely to end without deal, CNBC reports
(Reuters) -The National Basketball Association's exclusive media rights negotiating period with current partners Walt Disney and Warner Bros Discovery is likely to expire without a new deal on Monday, CNBC reported on Thursday. NBA will be able to ...
The Paris Olympics menu: more French, more local, less meat
PARIS (Reuters) -Athletes at this year's Olympics will be eating fresh produce mostly made in France, with a focus on local and organic products and more vegetarian options. French supermarket giant Carrefour, the official provider of fresh produce ...
Motorcycling-MotoGP/F1 double header possible not probable, says COTA boss
By Alan Baldwin (Reuters) - U.S. Grand Prix promoter Bobby Epstein hopes his Austin circuit will be a major beneficiary of Liberty Media's takeover of MotoGP raising the sport's profile in the Americas. The Texan played down, however, a ...
Auburn C Johni Broome returning for 2024-25 season
Auburn center Johni Broome is returning to the team for his final season of eligibility in 2024-25. The 6-foot-10 senior announced his decision with a video posted to social media on Wednesday. Broome averaged 16.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists ...
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Jeff Carter retires
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Jeff Carter announced his retirement from the NHL after playing his final game for the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday. Carter, 39, totaled 851 points (442 goals, 409 assists) in 1,321 games across 19 seasons with the ...