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Yankees-Red Sox game Saturday postponed

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:55:12 GMT

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Saturday's game between the visiting Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees was postponed due to a forecast of sustained rain at Yankee Stadium.

The postponement was announced a little over a half hour after the originally scheduled 7:35 p.m. EST start. The game will be made up as a split doubleheader on Aug. 29.

The tarp was placed on the field nearly an hour bef

Sparks, Fire both looking for bounce-back win on Sunday

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:25:18 GMT

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After dropping consecutive games for the first time in their debut season, the Portland Fire will visit the Los Angeles Sparks in an attempt to avoid a first-ever three-game losing streak.

The Sparks currently are on a three-game skid, with the first two defeats coming without league leading scorer Kelsey Plum, who was out with a right ankle injury. She returned Fri

Denny Hamlin wins pole for Michigan NASCAR Cup race

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:25:13 GMT

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The last driver to make a qualifying run around Michigan International Speedway on Saturday afternoon, Denny Hamlin claimed the Busch Light Pole Award for Sunday's FireKeepers Casino 400 (3 p.m. ET on Prime Video, HBO Max, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) - dashing Michigan native Carson Hocevar's hopes for some home state glory in the

J.T. Poston, Ryan Gerard tied for Memorial lead after weather-shortened day

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:25:13 GMT

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J.T. Poston and Ryan Gerard share the lead in the Memorial Tournament after a weather-hampered partial third round Saturday at Dublin, Ohio.

Poston and Gerard are at 9-under-par through five holes of the third round, which was suspended. setting up a long day of play Sunday at Muirfield Village Golf Club.

Poston was the

Two double steals highlight Braves win over Pirates

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:19:18 GMT

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Dominic Smith lobbed an opposite-field home run just inside the left-field foul pole to highlight a three-run rally and help the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Saturday.

With the game tied 3-3, the Braves rallied for three runs in the bottom of the fifth. They executed their second double steal of the game, this time with Ronald Acuna J

Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (back) out again vs. Fever

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:05:11 GMT

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Star guard Sabrina Ionescu is experiencing persistent back soreness and will not play in the New York Liberty's game against the Indiana Fever on Saturday night.

Ionescu, who had been listing as questionable for Saturday, has played in just one of the 10 games for New York (6-4) this season. She missed the first five games due to a preseason ankle injury, then playe

Orioles add C Sam Huff with C Samuel Basallo ailing

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:55:07 GMT

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With Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo nursing an abdominal injury, the club selected the contract of catcher Sam Huff from Triple-A Norfolk.

Basallo was at designated hitter for the Orioles on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays when he went down on one knee following a swing attempt. He was ruled out with abdominal discomfort with an MRI on Saturday mo

Cop assaulted, 26 arrested as Knicks fans celebrate in NYC

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:55:09 GMT

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Unruly New York Knicks fans turned a reason to celebrate into chaos late Friday after their team opened a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

With Game 2 at San Antonio on Friday night, more than 6,000 fans gathered at a watch party outside Madison Square Garden before the scene on the streets of Manhattan afterward turned violent.

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Reports: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce to wed at MSG

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:25:09 GMT

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The NBA Finals may not be the only significant event being held at Madison Square Garden in New York.

The New York Post reported that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce plan to get married at the legendary arena on the weekend of July 3.

Per the newspaper, Madison Square Garden has no events scheduled from June 29 through July 6. Therefore, MSG would be available s

'Rolling' Rangers turn to Jack Leiter in rematch vs. Guardians

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:25:12 GMT

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The Texas Rangers are getting healthy and hitting their stride as they host the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday in Arlington, Texas.

Wyatt Langford and Corey Seager were activated from the injured list on Friday and impacted the Rangers' rally that led to the team's 3-2 win later that night. Langford doubled in the sixth inning and scored on Seager's opposite-f

Healthier Astros out to spoil debut of Athletics' Kade Morris

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:55:10 GMT

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Houston second baseman Jose Altuve returned from a 17-game stint on the injured list on Friday, and for the first time in a while, the Astros bore a reasonable facsimile of being whole.

Excluding catcher Yainer Diaz, who missed his 29th game with a left oblique strain, the Astros fielded a lineup primarily comprised of regulars in a 5-1 victory over the visiting A

High temperatures expected across several FIFA World Cup 2026 venues

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:32:21 GMT

New York [US], June 6 (ANI): The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to be staged during one of the hottest periods of the year across North America, with several host cities likely to experience extreme temperatures during the tournament.

Matches will be held across a wide geographic spread, covering more than a dozen cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Southern U.S. venues such as Dallas, Houston, Atlan

KOI, Surge post Round 1 sweeps at CDL Stage 4 Minor

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:55:11 GMT

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The Vancouver Surge and Toronto KOI opened with sweeps, while the Riyadh Falcons and G2 Minnesota also prevailed in Round 1 of the Call of Duty League's Stage 4 Minor on Friday to reach the quarterfinals.

All 12 CDL teams are competing in the tournament, which will reward $20,000 and 30 CDL points to the champion. The single-elimination b

MLB roundup: Giants jack 7 homers, demolish Cubs

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:40:28 GMT

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Matt Chapman hit a grand slam and a three-run homer, Willy Adames and Casey Schmitt each chipped in a pair of homers and the visiting San Francisco Giants routed the Chicago Cubs 18-3 on Friday.

Chapman finished with a career-high eight RBIs, Adames scored four times and drove in four and Schmitt logged four hits, three runs and three RBIs to propel the Giants to the

Reports: NCAA denies Texas Tech's appeal for Brendan Sorsby's eligibility

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:55:13 GMT

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Texas Tech's appeal to have quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility restored was denied by the NCAA on Friday, according to multiple media reports.

Sorsby was one of the most coveted quarterbacks in this year's transfer portal class after he left Cincinnati. He entered a treatment program for a gambling addiction on April 2

Knicks draw on maturity, moxie to take two in San Antonio

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:55:09 GMT

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SAN ANTONIO -- There wasn't a whole lot for the New York Knicks to like about the final six minutes of the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday.

Yet despite blowing a late 14-point lead, the Knicks looked up at the scoreboard after the final buzzer and saw that they had somehow done just enough to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-104.

The result s

Late offensive boards lead Wings past Sparks

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:55:09 GMT

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Arike Ogunbowale and Maddy Siegrist each scored on putbacks down the stretch to help the Dallas Wings notch their fourth straight win, a 104-96 decision over the host Los Angeles Sparks on Friday in a Commissioner's Cup game.

In what was a back-and-forth affair much of the way, Dallas (7-3, 2-0 Commissioner's Cup) pulled ahead for good on the strength of a 9-0 run in t

Jalen Brunson, Knicks eke out win, head home with 2-0 lead in Finals

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:55:23 GMT

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Jalen Brunson stole the ball and converted the go-ahead free throw with 9.5 seconds left, moving the New York Knicks halfway to their first NBA title since 1973 after a 105-104 victory over the host San Antonio Spurs on Friday.

San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama missed a 20-foot shot before time expired as New York jumped to a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Finals. T

Corey Seager returns, hits go-ahead HR as Rangers nip Guardians

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:19:13 GMT

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Corey Seager hit a go-ahead two-run homer in his return from the injured list, leading the Texas Rangers to a 3-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night in Arlington, Texas.

Kyle Higashioka also homered and Josh Jung had two hits for the Rangers, who have won six of their last seven games.

Travis Bazzana was 3-for-4 with a triple and home run and Stev

Mauricio Dubon, Braves take down Pirates in series opener

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:05:23 GMT

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Mauricio Dubon homered for the third straight game and helped the Atlanta Braves defeat the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Friday in the opener of their three-game series.

Dubon was 2-for-4 with his sixth home run of the year, a double, two runs and three RBIs. It is the first time in his career that he has gone deep in three consecutive games. He is 5-for-11 ove

Sonny Gray, Red Sox down Aaron Judge-less Yankees

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:05:07 GMT

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Sonny Gray pitched 6 1/3 innings against one of his former teams, Willson Contreras homered and the Boston Red Sox continued their recent road success with a 5-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night.

Gray (7-1), who struggled in 41 regular-season appearances for the Yankees in 2017 and 2018, won as a visitor to Yankee Stadium for the first time.

NBA Finals G2: Knicks-Spurs Preview, Props, Prediction

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:05:04 GMT

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The San Antonio Spurs find themselves in a precarious position after blowing a 14-point lead in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Instead of being up 1-0 and favorites to win the title, the Spurs lost the game, home-court advantage and are now series underdogs.

That said, they are a consensus 6.5-point favorite ahead of Game 2 at home on Friday night. Win, and San Anto

Astros reinstate 2B Jose Altuve (left oblique strain) from IL

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:19:12 GMT

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The Houston Astros have reinstated All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve (left oblique strain) from the 10-day injured list and he is slated to bat fifth as the club opens a three-game home series vs. the Athletics on Friday.

In a corresponding move, Houston optioned outfielder Zach Dezenzo to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Altuve was placed on the IL on May 17 after tak

Rangers' offense gets jolt with return of Corey Seager, Wyatt Langford

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:05:09 GMT

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The Texas Rangers formally activated star shortstop Corey Seager from the 10-day injured list Friday and he's expected to be in the lineup for their home game against the Cleveland Guardians.

Seager was on the IL due to lower back inflammation. He last appeared in a game on May 13.

The 32-year-old is batting just .179 this season and is hitless in a care

Mystics in search of consecutive wins with visit to Dream

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:40:21 GMT

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Amid an inconsistent start to the season, the Washington Mystics and head coach Sydney Johnson can sense that improvements are being made. The next challenge for Washington will be to post its first set of consecutive victories as it travels to College Park, Ga. to face the Atlanta Dream on Saturday.

After dropping three of its previous four outings, Washington

Get-in price for NBA Finals at MSG soars past $9k

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:19:05 GMT

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The Knicks' upset victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals not only flipped New York to the favorite to win the title, it sent the price soaring for those hoping to see a game at Madison Square Garden.

Ahead of Game 2 in San Antonio on Friday night, the get-in price for Monday's Game 3 at MSG reached $9,095, according to ticket tracking service TicketData. That represente

Cowboys sign first-round pick Malachi Lawrence to rookie deal

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:25:14 GMT

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The Dallas Cowboys signed first-round draft pick Malachi Lawrence to his four-year rookie contract, ESPN reported on Friday.

Lawrence, the 23rd overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, will receive $20.2 million in fully guaranteed money that includes an $11.2 million signing bonus. The deal also includes a fifth-year team option for the edge rusher out of UCF.

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Cowboys expect WR George Pickens at next minicamp

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:40:31 GMT

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The Dallas Cowboys expect wide receiver George Pickens to be in attendance when their mandatory minicamp begins on June 16.

Pickens signed his franchise tag on April 29, locking him in for 2026 with a guaranteed salary of $27.3 million, but he has been a no-show so far for voluntary offseason activities.

'I expect he'll be here,' head coach Brian Schottenheimer

Joc Pederson, Rangers take aim at Guardians

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:05:06 GMT

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Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker found an offensive spark when he asked Brandon Nimmo to move out of the leadoff spot.

Schumaker said he expects the move to continue to pay dividends on Friday night when the Rangers open a three-game series with the Cleveland Guardians in Arlington, Texas.

'I told Brandon we needed to mix things up and asked what he thought,

After Josh Rojas' hectic but rewarding day, Royals strive for another win vs. Twins

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:19:08 GMT

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Josh Rojas had a dizzying and dazzling Thursday for the Kansas City Royals.

His Friday should be significantly less hectic as the Royals look to build on their 8-6 win over the Minnesota Twins in the series opener on Thursday.

Game 2 of the four-game set will be Friday night in Minneapolis.

Rojas, a 31-year-old journeyman infielder with more than 2,000

MLB roundup: Cubs rally for 4 in ninth inning, stun A's

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:19:06 GMT

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Dansby Swanson delivered the tying single and Pete Crow-Armstrong followed with the game-winning hit as the Chicago Cubs scored four times in the bottom of the ninth inning to post a 7-6 victory over the visiting Athletics on Thursday.

Crow-Armstrong also hit a solo homer and Ian Happ slammed a two-run blast and had three RBIs for the Cubs, who won for just the fourt

Yankees' Aaron Judge (ribs) out indefinitely, expected back this season

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:55:15 GMT

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New York Yankees superstar right fielder Aaron Judge is out indefinitely after being diagnosed with a rib stress fracture on his right side but is expected to return this season, the team announced on Thursday.

Judge, 34, will undergo more testing in approximately four to six weeks to review his progress and determine the steps going forward.

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Texas earns back-to-back WCWS titles with G2 win vs. Texas Tech

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:55:10 GMT

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Two unearned runs in the fifth inning sparked Texas to a 4-1 win over Texas Tech on Thursday and a sweep of the Women's College World Series' best-of-three championship round in Oklahoma City.

The Longhorns added two insurance runs two innings later and Texas' pitching made it hold up. The result was a repeat of the 2025 WCWS final series in which Texas defeated Texas

Myles Straw delivers clutch hits as Blue Jays take down Braves

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:40:24 GMT

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Myles Straw had a pair of hits and three RBIs, including a two-run single that capped a three-run rally to propel the visiting Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.

The Blue Jays ended their four-game losing streak and salvaged the final contest of the three-game series.

Toronto scored three runs in the third inning against Atlant

Wings coming in hot for matchup with Sparks

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:55:05 GMT

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The Los Angeles Sparks play the second of three consecutive home games on Friday when they welcome Paige Bueckers and the surging Dallas Wings.

Last time out, Dallas (6-3) picked up its third consecutive win thanks to a defensive masterclass in a 79-56 home rout of Seattle on Monday. The Wings forced the Storm into almost as many turnovers (17) as the visitors' tota

Division rivals Reds, Cardinals out for stability in latest series

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:19:12 GMT

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Two teams desperately seeking consistency meet when the Cincinnati Reds visit the St. Louis Cardinals in the opener of a three-game series Friday night.

The teams played two weeks ago in a rain-soaked series in Cincinnati, where both the Friday and Sunday games were rained out, forcing the series to be shortened to a two-game set played in a day-night doubleheader on May

Trump plans to attend NBA Finals next week in New York

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:55:09 GMT

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President Donald Trump plans to attend an NBA Finals game -- or two -- next week in New York at the invitation of Knicks owner James Dolan.

'The answer is yes,' Trump said Thursday of attending the league championship series between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. '(Dolan) has invited me, and I'm going. I'll be there. It could be Monday (for Game 3). Maybe I'll

Rangers SS Corey Seager (back) set to be in lineup on Friday

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:40:29 GMT

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The Texas Rangers activated star shortstop Corey Seager from the 10-day injured list Thursday and he's expected to be in the lineup for Friday's home game against the Cleveland Guardians.

Seager was on the IL due to lower-back inflammation. He last appeared in a game on May 13.

The 32-year-old is batting just .179 this season and is hitless in a career-worst 2

Spurs focus on selves, stress details ahead of Game 2

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:19:07 GMT

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SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson is emphasizing the obvious, that his team still is at home with a chance to even the NBA Finals on Friday night.

The positive perspective comes after San Antonio saw the New York Knicks rally and swipe Game 1 on Wednesday.

'Series are long. Games are long,' Johnson said Thursday of the team's mindset on

NBA bans fans for rushing court, Wemby in Game 1

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:55:23 GMT

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The cost of an on-court selfie with Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama during Game 1 of the NBA Finals was a lifetime ban by the league for a pair of fans who disrupted the game in the fourth quarter on Wednesday night in San Antonio.

San Antonio trailed the New York Knicks 92-86 and had possession with 6 minutes, 28 seconds left in the game when a male fan ran on the

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman sees warm-up loss to Algeria as "wake-up call" ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:33:39 GMT

Rotterdam [Netherlands], June 4 (ANI): Netherlands' coach Ronald Koeman rued the 1-0 warm-up loss to Algeria ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and said the defeat serves as a 'wake-up call' before the showpiece event, according to Reuters.

Algeria scored a late winner through Anis Hadj Moussa in the 86th minute to clinch the warm-up fixture. Notably, the defeat came on the eve of the Dutch squad's departure for Ne

Jordon Pickford ready to take penalty for England at FIFA World Cup, says 'I'll step up'

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:32:59 GMT

Florida [US], June 4 (ANI): England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has said he would have no hesitation in stepping up to take a penalty for the Three Lions if required during the FIFA World Cup, backing himself to deliver in high-pressure situations.

Pickford, who is currently with the England squad in Florida ahead of warm-up fixtures against New Zealand and Costa Rica, revealed that he has been working on his pena

Yankees' Aaron Judge (ribs) could require IL stint, reinforcements near return

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:19:10 GMT

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Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge will undergo more imaging for a 'more specific' analysis of the bone bruise in his upper right rib.

New York's captain sat out his first two games of the series Tuesday and Wednesday and the Yankees lost both to the Cleveland Guardians.

After Wednesday's 5-4 setback, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said testing done earlier

"We've become more confident": Takefusa Kubo as Japan prepare for 2026 FIFA World Cup after Qatar lessons

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:59:55 GMT

Arlington [US], June 4 (ANI): Japanese midfielder Takefusa Kubo believes Japan have grown into a more confident side since the disappointing conclusion of their previous FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 campaign, as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Kubo, at just 21 years old, was the youngest player in Japan's squad at the 2022 WC. He played a role in a historic campaign that saw Japan stun European powerhouses

Astros getting healthier ahead of series finale vs. Pirates

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:19:18 GMT

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Before a six-run eighth inning set the stage for closer Josh Hader to make his season debut and lock down Houston's 11-9 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Astros received another dose of positive news on Wednesday.

Nine-time All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve participated in a light batting practice and took a crucial step in his return from the 10-day inju

A's pursue a first against Cubs: an interleague series sweep

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:19:12 GMT

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The Athletics have not swept a series against the Cubs since interleague play began in 2004, but that could change Thursday night in Chicago.

Right-hander J.T. Ginn (3-3, 2.87 ERA) will get the ball when the A's have a chance to win three consecutive games against the Cubs for the first time.

The A's started the series at Wrigley Field with 2-1 and 5-4 wi

(SP)U.S.-SAN ANTONIO-BASKETBALL-NBA-FINALS-KNICKS VS SPURS

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:16:27 GMT

(260604) -- SAN ANTONIO, June 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Karl-Anthony Towns (front) of New York Knicks competes during the final game 1 between New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at the 2025-2026 NBA basketball game in San Antonio, the United States, June 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

After being 'suppressed,' Twins start series vs. Royals

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:25:09 GMT

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The Minnesota Twins will look to rebound from being shut out for the first time this season when they open a four-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night in Minneapolis.

The Twins mustered just five hits and left seven runners on base in an 8-0 setback to the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday afternoon.

The loss was Minnesota's sixth in its l

Curry Barker expands world of 'Obsession' with new film 'Anything But Ghosts'

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:34:08 GMT

Los Angeles [US], June 4 (ANI): Following the strong success of his recent film 'Obsession,' filmmaker Curry Barker has added actor and filmmaker Chris Reinacher to the cast of his upcoming movie Anything But Ghosts.

According to Deadline, the film is being backed by Focus Features and Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, along with Spooky Pictures and Divide/Conquer.

Acccording to the publication, the announcement c

MLB roundup: Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless streak ends at 50 2/3

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:40:26 GMT

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Cristopher Sanchez extended his franchise-record scoreless streak to 50 2/3 innings before finally allowing a run, and the Philadelphia Phillies hit a pair of late homers to squeak out a 3-2 win over the visiting San Diego Padres on Wednesday.Sanchez (7-2) did not allow a run in May and found out earlier Wednesday that he was named the National League's Pitcher of the M

Mavrix Expands North American Presence with New US Headquarters in Fort Lauderdale

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:31:38 GMT

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Fort Lauderdale (Florida) [US]/ Toronto [Canada], June 4: Mavrix, the human-first, AI-enabled global data acquisition and research execution company formerly part of Azure Knowledge Corporation, today announced the opening of its US headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, marking a major step in the company's North American expansion after more than 25 percent year-over-year growth in 2026.

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Spurs own worst enemy late in Game 1 loss to Knicks

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:55:19 GMT

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SAN ANTONIO -- Five-plus minutes through the third quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, the New York Knicks' 11-game winning streak was in major jeopardy.

The Knicks missed nine of their first 10 shots in the early part of the period. They trailed the San Antonio Spurs by 14 points and were floundering.

Then something crazy happened. The Knicks fou

Zebra Trucks: Why Russia Is Using 'Dazzle Camouflage' In Ukraine

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:58:20 GMT

Russian military vehicles are being painted with vivid stripes to baffle AI systems of Ukrainian-launched drones, experts say. Now the "cloaking" tactic has apparently launched a high-stakes game of hide and seek on the highways of Russian-held territory in Ukraine.

Pictures of Russian military vehicles overpainted with "dazzle camouflage" emerged in recent days as Ukraine has ramped up a "middle strike" drone ca

Jalen Brunson sparks Knicks' rally past Spurs in Finals opener

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:55:14 GMT

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SAN ANTONIO -- Jalen Brunson scored 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter and the New York Knicks overcame a 14-point third-quarter deficit to post a 105-95 victory over the host San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds as the Knicks won their 12th consecutive playoff game, tied for the s

Jays acquire RHP Simeon Woods Richardson from Twins for cash

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:19:12 GMT

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Simeon Woods Richardson, a former Toronto prospect, was traded by the Minnesota Twins to the Blue Jays on Wednesday in a cash transaction.

Minnesota designated Woods Richardson, 25, for assignment on Saturday after he compiled an 0-7 record with a 7.74 ERA in 12 games (10 starts) this year.

Blue Jays manager John Schneider said of Woods Richardson, 'He ha

Alec Burleson (3 RBIs), Cards prevent sweep by Rangers

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:55:09 GMT

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Alec Burleson drove in three runs with a two-run double and an RBI single as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the visiting Texas Rangers 5-3 on Wednesday to avoid a series sweep.

Andre Pallante (6-4) gave up one run on three hits with two walks and five strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings. Riley O'Brien worked around a leadoff walk in the ninth for his 15th save.

Jordan W

Teagan Kavan, Texas top Texas Tech to open WCWS finals

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:55:04 GMT

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Teagan Kavan went the distance, surrendering just three hits, and Katie Stewart kept her hot streak going as No. 2 seed Texas opened the Women's College World Series Championship Series with a 7-3 win over 11th-seeded Texas Tech on Wednesday in Oklahoma City.

In the best-of-three series, the Longhorns (52-12) need one more victor

Knicks C Mitchell Robinson appears off bench in Finals Game 1

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:19:16 GMT

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New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson, listed as questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals due to a hand injury, came off the bench to play against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.

He entered with 4:13 to play in the first quarter and New York ahead 14-12, replacing Karl-Anthony Towns.

Robinson had been listed as questionable for the game following surger

Packers' Micah Parsons likely won't play before mid-October

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:55:04 GMT

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Micah Parsons had hoped to rejoin the Green Bay Packers during the first month of the season, but the All-Pro edge rusher told reporters Wednesday that he's four months away from being cleared to practice.

Parsons, 27, underwent ACL surgery Dec. 29 after a Dec. 14 season-ending injury against the Denver Broncos, and revealed Wednesday that the surgery included a proce

NBA Finals G1: Knicks-Spurs Preview, Props, Prediction

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:19:05 GMT

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The New York Knicks will begin their NBA Finals quest for a first title in 52 years as significant Game 1 underdogs at San Antonio on Wednesday night.

The Spurs, who enter as the series favorites, open at home as consensus 4.5-point favorites just hours ahead of tip-off. However, that is a full point lower at BetMGM than the 5.5 points they opened at after the series

Padres DFA OF Nick Castellanos while in Philadelphia

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:40:21 GMT

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Preseason acquisition Nick Castellanos was designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.

Castellanos, who signed a one-year, league-minimum deal with the Padres in February after the Philadelphia Phillies released him ahead of the final year of his five-year $100 million contract, hit .191 with four homers, 20 RBIs and a .560 OPS over 39 games, with

Report: Knicks C Mitchell Robinson expected to be available for Game 1

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:55:06 GMT

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New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson fully participated in practice on Tuesday and is expected to be available for the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, ESPN reported ahead of Wednesday night's Game 1.

Robinson is listed as questionable for the game following surgery to repair the fractured fifth metacarpal bone in his right hand. ESPN reported that he pa

Deion Sanders says Cowboys coaching rumors 'weren't real'

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:40:21 GMT

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All of the talk about Deion Sanders leaving Colorado to coach the Dallas Cowboys was just that -- rumors that weren't true, he said.

'They weren't real at all,' Sanders told Front Office Sports on Tuesday. 'I liked playing the pro game, but I wouldn't enjoy coaching the pro game. It's a different game.'

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Liberty G Sabrina Ionescu (back) out vs. Tempo

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:40:31 GMT

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New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the visiting Toronto Tempo due to a back injury and general soreness.

The four-time All-Star initially had been questionable for the contest after missing the last three games. She sat out the season's first five games with an injured foot before collecting 11 points, seven assis

Chase Burns, Reds look to take series from Royals

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:40:30 GMT

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Chase Burns hopes to put his health issues behind him when he and the Cincinnati Reds host the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night in the finale of a three-game series.

Right-hander Burns (7-1, 1.96 ERA) was scratched from his scheduled Monday night start because of an illness, forcing Reds manager Terry Francona into a juggling act with regard to his pitching ro

Pirates ace Paul Skenes sizes up Astros, Spencer Arrighetti

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:19:13 GMT

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Following a brief stint on the restricted list, Pittsburgh right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski was available out of the bullpen on Tuesday for the opener of a three-game interleague series against the host Houston Astros.

Mlodzinski did not appear in the Pirates' 10-6 victory, as right-hander Wilber Dotel worked three hitless innings in relief of starter Bubba Chandl

MLB roundup: Reds rally, earn walk-off win over Royals in 10th

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:55:16 GMT

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Blake Dunn's RBI single in the 10th inning completed a comeback and gave the host Cincinnati Reds a 4-3 walk-off win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

Spencer Steer hit two home runs and scored the decisive run as the automatic runner for the Reds, who won for the second time in the last six games.

Will Benson's p

Captain Harry Kane expresses enthusiasm as Three Lions touch down in Florida ahead of FIFA World Cup

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:32:39 GMT

Miami [US], June 3 (ANI): England captain Harry Kane expressed enthusiasm as the England team touched down in Florida, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is set to take place from June 12 to July 20 in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Harry Kane posted pictures on X on Tuesday night (as per the Indian Standard Time) and wrote in the caption, 'Touchdown in Florida. Let's go!'

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Texas Congressman wants to roll back Clean Air Act protections

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:05:52 GMT

Environmental groups in Texas are opposing a bill they said would roll back protections under the Clean Air Act by exempting many low-producing oil and gas wells from federal regulations.

Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, co-authored the Protect Domestic Oil and Gas Small Business Act. The legislation

NYS lawmakers consider broad redistricting amendment

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:05:08 GMT

New York state lawmakers approved a new redistricting amendment, which could go before voters in 2027. The measure would give lawmakers the power to redraw congressional lines mid-decade and would allow legislators to redraw their own state distr

ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN tips off its coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals Wednesday on ABC

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:24:05 GMT

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:48:10 GMT

ESPN is continuing its "We're Going" Super Bowl LXI creative campaign with a new animated spot set to debut during Game 1 of

Children younger than 6 struggle to access insurance in Texas

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:11:48 GMT

Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the United States for children younger than age 6, according to a new report from the Georgetown University Center

One of our own: San Antonio embraces 'Wemby' ahead of NBA Finals

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:21:12 GMT

In this sun-baked Texan city, San Antonio Spurs players often bump into fans at the supermarket, mingling easily with a community that has embraced its young team, which has carried the franchise back to the NBA Finals.

The Spurs are everywhere in this city of 1.5 million people, where Latinos form a majority of the population.

The team's name adorns restaurant windows, cafes and bars.

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