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US oil exports spike as global buyers replace Middle East supply

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:36:19 GMT

HOUSTON, Texas: A sharp disruption to Middle East oil flows has pushed the United States to the brink of becoming a net crude exporter for the first time in decades, as global buyers turn to American supplies to fill the gap.

The U.S. nearly reached that milestone last week as crude exports surged to meet demand in Europe and Asia, where refiners have been scrambling to replac

Victor Wembanyama (concussion) to miss rest of Spurs-Blazers Game 2

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:19:10 GMT

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San Antonio star center Victor Wembanyama was forced from Game 2 of the Spurs' first-round playoff series with the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday with an apparent concussion after hitting his face on the floor early in the second quarter.

The Spurs later announced that Wembanyama had entered concussion protocol and would not return to the game.

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Minnesota United, FC Dallas put unbeaten streaks on line

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:55:19 GMT

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Two teams riding extended unbeaten strings meet Wednesday night when Minnesota United visit FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas.

Coming off a 2-0 win Saturday night over the Portland Timbers, Minnesota (4-2-2, 14 points) is 3-0-1 over its last four matches. Its three straight wins constitute its longest winning streak in nearly two calendar years.

Meanwhile, Dallas (3-1

OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA's top clutch performer

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:19:12 GMT

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Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the runaway winner in the Clutch Player of the Year award balloting, revealed Tuesday night.

Gilgeous-Alexander received 96 of 100 first-place votes in balloting for the Jerry West Trophy. He had 484 total points, well ahead of Denver Nuggets standout Jamal Murray (117) and Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Ed

Galaxy out to continue road improvement vs. Crew

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:55:07 GMT

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The Los Angeles Galaxy can surpass a dubious mark from last season with a victory at the Columbus Crew on Wednesday night.

Defeating the struggling Crew (1-4-3, 6 points) would give the Galaxy (2-3-3, 9 points) eight points on the road, one more than they earned in 2025.

The most recent example of the Galaxy's newfound confidence was rallying from a two-goal de

Texans confirm contract extension for All-Pro DE Will Anderson Jr.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:40:40 GMT

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The Houston Texans announced they have signed All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. to a contract extension on Tuesday.

Terms of the deal weren't disclosed by the team, but the contract extension was first reported last Friday as being for three years and $150 million ($134 million guaranteed).

Anderson, 24, has recorded 30 sacks, 64 quarterback hits, 136 ta

Report: Battlehawks acquire QB Luis Perez from Renegades

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:19:03 GMT

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The St. Louis Battlehawks are acquiring quarterback Luis Perez from the Dallas Renegades, multiple UFL insiders reported on Tuesday.

The Renegades will receive offensive tackle Corey Stewart from the Battlehawks, who needed a quarterback following an injury to starter Michael Pratt, per the report.

Perez, 31, has been dubbed the 'Spring King' for his his

Field Level Media's Top 100

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:40:22 GMT

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Field Level Media Top 100 rankings for the 2026 NFL Draft:

1. QB Fernando MendozaIndiana (6-5, 225)

2. RB Jeremiyah Love Notre Dame (6-0, 210)

3. TE Kenyon Sadiq Oregon (6-3, 245)

4. WR Carnell Tate Ohio State (6-3, 195)

5. OT Spencer Fano Utah (6-4, 300)

6. LB Arvell Reese Ohio State (6-4, 243)

7. EDGE David Bailey Texas Tech (6-3,

Orioles activate C Adley Rutschman (ankle) from IL

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:25:14 GMT

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The Baltimore Orioles activated catcher Adley Rutschman from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday night's game against the host Kansas City Royals.

The two-time All-Star has been sidelined with a left ankle injury. He sustained the injury on April 10 when running out a double during a three-hit outing in a 6-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants.

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Golf Glance: LPGA begins major season; PGA Tour's lone team event

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:55:14 GMT

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The LPGA tees off its major season with the Chevron Championship, while the PGA Tour plays its only team event of the season and the DP World Tour returns to action in China.

PGA TOUR

THIS WEEK: Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Louisiana, April 23-26

Course: TPC Louisiana (Par 72, 7,425 Yards)

Report: Ravens' Nnamdi Madubuike could return in '26

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:19:18 GMT

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The Baltimore Ravens are optimistic that standout defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike could return this season from what was considered a career-threatening neck injury he suffered in Week 2 of the 2025 season, ESPN reported Tuesday.

Per the report, Madubuike underwent neck surgery last week, with doctors telling the team that they thought he could return in 2026.

Billy Donovan opts out as head coach of Bulls

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:40:35 GMT

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Billy Donovan decided not to stick around for the latest rebuild of the Chicago Bulls.

Donovan was 226-256 in six seasons with the Bulls, who added the coaching vacancy to the list of openings at the top of the organization. Chicago was in the midst of a search for a new president of basketball operations and general manager.

'After a series of thoughtful and e

Report: Mike Tomlin joining NBC as pregame analyst

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:40:26 GMT

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reportedly has landed a new job.

Tomlin, 54, will join NBC as an NFL pregame show analyst on 'Football Night in America,' The Athletic reported Tuesday morning. The show airs ahead of 'Sunday Night Football.'

He reportedly will take the spot of Pro Football Hall of Fame member Tony Dungy, who announced his depa

Mariners call up Will Wilson to face Athletics, not Cole Emerson

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:05:11 GMT

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Seattle Mariners fans hoping for the beginning of the Cole Emerson era will have to wait.

With third baseman Brendan Donovan placed on the injured list Monday with a left groin strain, many in Seattle hoped it would be Emerson who got the call when the Mariners opened a three-game series at home against the Athletics.

But with the 20-year-old dealing with a s

Steven Matz, Rays out to slow road-rampaging Reds

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:55:09 GMT

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The National League Central-leading Cincinnati Reds have found ways to win despite some dreadful offensive numbers, but their hitters might be finding some form on the current road trip.

Winners of four straight to start a six-game trek, the Reds will look for a second consecutive victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday in St. Petersburg, Fla.

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Astros' Isaac Paredes hopes power surge continues vs. Guardians

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:19:08 GMT

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The start of Isaac Paredes' second season with the Houston Astros has not gone according to plan.

After he was an All-Star last season, Paredes entered play Monday hitting .190, slugging .254 and homerless after he had 20 long balls last season.

He believes things are starting to trend back in the right direction after hitting his first two homers of the season o

NHL roundup: Hurricanes prevail in second OT, go up 2-0 vs. Sens

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:25:13 GMT

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Jordan Martinook made amends after an earlier overtime opportunity went awry by scoring with 6:07 remaining in the second OT, lifting the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Monday at Raleigh, N.C.

Martinook scored coming down the slot to end the game and send the Hurricanes to a 2-0 le

Wyatt Johnston tallies twice as Stars level series vs. Wild

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:55:16 GMT

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Wyatt Johnston scored two goals as the Dallas Stars bounced back with a 4-2 win over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Monday night in Game 2 of their Western Conference quarterfinal series.

Matt Duchene finished with a goal and an assist for Dallas, which evened the best-of-seven series at 1-1. The set will shift to Saint Paul, Minn., for the next two games, starting

Mid-game homer barrage sparks Athletics' rally vs. Mariners

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:40:28 GMT

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Carlos Cortes, Nick Kurtz and Shea Langeliers hit solo homers as the Athletics rallied from an early deficit by scoring six consecutive runs in a 6-4 victory against the host Seattle Mariners on Monday.

Cal Raleigh and Dominic Canzone supplied solo shots for the Mariners, who had a two-game winning streak snapped in the opener of a three-game series.

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Kevin Durant takes spotlight as Rockets try to even series with Lakers

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:19:14 GMT

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All eyes will be on the great Kevin Durant when his visiting Houston Rockets seek to square the ledger against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of their best-of-seven playoff series Tuesday.

Durant was unable to play Saturday's first-round series opener after accidentally bumping knees with a teammate at practice three days earlier.

The 16-time All-Star attempted

White Sox, red-hot Munetaka Murakami present challenge for Diamondbacks

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:55:13 GMT

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As Arizona right-hander Merrill Kelly settles into the place he feels most at home, Chicago White Sox newcomer Munetaka Murakami is finding an immediate fit in his South Side neighborhood.

The two will meet when Kelly (1-0, 3.38 ERA) faces right-hander Sean Burke (0-2, 4.43) in the first game of a three-game series Tuesday in Phoenix.

Murakami has made quite

G2 another chance for Spurs to gain playoff experience vs. Trail Blazers

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:05:16 GMT

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The San Antonio Spurs will look to hold onto their home-court advantage and build on the experience gained from their first playoff game since 2019 when they square off against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series.

The Spurs, the second seed in the West, own a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series aft

Pirates welcome Rangers home after Texas' 10-game road trip

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:55:10 GMT

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After playing 16 of their first 22 games on the road, the Texas Rangers are looking forward to starting a nine-game homestand Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Texas lost two of three to the Seattle Mariners over the weekend, while Pittsburgh captured a home series 2-1 over the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Rangers completed their 10-game trip against the Los

Victor Wembanyama unanimously named NBA Defensive Player of the Year

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:55:05 GMT

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The NBA Defensive Player of the Year award has been around since 1983, and in that time, no player has ever received 100% of the first-place votes for the award.

Victor Wembanyama is now the first.

The San Antonio Spurs superstar center received 100 first-place votes out of a possible 100 to unanimously win the prestigious award, the NBA announced on Monday.<

The Onion seeks to turn Alex Jones Infowars into a parody of itself

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:52:26 GMT

The satirical outlet is pursuing a court-backed deal to take control of the platforms brand and operations

The Onion is seeking to take temporary control of Alex Jones' Infowars and transform it into what its executives describe as a parody version of the conspiracy platform itself, under a new court-backed proposal tied to the broadcaster's Sandy Hook defamation liabilities.

The plan, subm

Alex Jones Infowars could be relaunched as a parody

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:52:26 GMT

The Onion is pursuing a court-backed deal to take control of the platforms brand and operations

The plan, submitted in Te

Ryans: Texans taking 'long-range view' with WR Tank Dell's rehab

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:19:16 GMT

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Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Tank Dell is working hard to recover from the 'devastating' knee injury that cost him the entire 2025 season, but was vague when discussing a potential timeline for the wide receiver's return to the field.

Dell underwent surgery in December 2024 to repair a dislocated kneecap, torn ACL and other damage suffered while making a to

Mets try to avoid 12th straight loss while Twins feel their pain

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:19:10 GMT

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The Minnesota Twins have dropped four straight games and just lost Tuesday night's scheduled starting pitcher to the injured list. But the Twins will have some company in their misery Tuesday night.

Minnesota visits the downtrodden New York Mets in the opener of a three-game interleague series between a pair of struggling teams.

Nolan McLean (1-1, 2.28 ER

Celtics seek repeat of dominant opener in Game 2 vs. Sixers

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:55:18 GMT

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The Boston Celtics will strive to build on a dominant playoff-opening rout of Philadelphia when they host the 76ers for Game 2 on Tuesday.

The Celtics, the Eastern Conference's second seed, pounced on Philadelphia in Sunday's Game 1 matchup behind the star tandem of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.

Brown scored 26 points on 11-of-21 shooting from the floor, whil

NBA draft tiebreakers: Post-lottery order now set

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:55:13 GMT

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The NBA held random drawings Monday to break six ties among teams with identical records, finalizing the post-lottery order for the 2026 NBA Draft.

One drawing was for a three-way tie at 45-37. The Phoenix Suns won the rights to the 16th pick, the Philadelphia 76ers won the second leg of that drawing to pick 17th and the Orlando Magic settled for the 18th choice.

Oil jumps after US seizes Iranian ship near Hormuz

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:53:37 GMT

Supply risks around the Strait of Hormuz are pushing crude higher, raising fuel costs and economic pressure worldwide

Oil prices jumped on Monday after the US seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, dimming prospects for peace in the war on Iran and raising fresh supply concerns.

Both Brent and West Texas Intermediate jumped more than 6%, to above $96 and $88 per bar

Timberwolves G Anthony Edwards (knee) questionable for Game 2

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:55:24 GMT

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Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards has been listed as questionable for Monday's road playoff game against the Denver Nuggets with right knee injury maintenance.

Edwards missed 11 of the Timberwolves' last 14 games of the regular season with right knee inflammation but did play 38 minutes of Game 1 of the team's first-round playoff series on

Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey becomes highest-paid kicker

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:19:12 GMT

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The Dallas Cowboys made Brandon Aubrey the highest-paid kicker in NFL history on Monday, his agents at Athletes First confirmed.

The four-year, $28 million extension makes him the first kicker to earn $7 million per season. The deal also includes $20 million guaranteed, another record for his position.

Aubrey, 31, displaces the Kansas City Chiefs' Harrison But

Report: Bulls narrowing search for top executive role

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:55:13 GMT

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The Chicago Bulls received permission to interview five candidates to be their new head of basketball operations, ESPN reported Monday.

The Bulls plan to start meetings this week with Minnesota Timberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd, Detroit Pistons senior vice president Dennis Lindsey, Atlanta Hawks senior VP Bryson Graham, Cleveland Cavaliers GM Mike Gansey and

'Days of Our Lives' actor Patrick Muldoon passes away at 57

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:12 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 20 (ANI): Actor and producer Patrick Muldoon, known for his roles in the daytime drama 'Days of Our Lives', primetime soap 'Melrose Place', and movie 'Starship Troopers', passed away on April 19, following a heart attack, reported Deadline. He was 57.

Born in San Pedro, California, Muldoon graduated from USC, where he played on the Trojans football team. He started his acting career whil

Rob Refsnyder 'calming veteran presence' as Mariners face A's

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:55:20 GMT

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Even veteran major leaguers want to make a good first impression.

But Rob Refsnyder had plenty on his mind this spring.

After going hitless in his first 18 at-bats this season, Refsnyder homered on the first pitch of the bottom of the first inning from Texas' MacKenzie Gore, sparking the host Seattle Mariners to a 5-2 series-clinching victory Sunday.

Reds, Rays clash in matchup of teams riding strong starts

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:55:14 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds and Tampa Bay Rays will open a three-game set Monday night in St. Petersburg, Fla., and look to keep moving forward with their early winning ways.

The National League Central's first-place club, Cincinnati will start the second half of a six-game road swing.

The first portion of it ended Sunday as the Reds swept the Minnesota Twins 7-4 with

Guardians out to keep good vibes going vs. reeling Astros

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:40:26 GMT

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The Cleveland Guardians won three of four games against the Baltimore Orioles to begin their seven-day homestand.

Next up are the free-falling Houston Astros, who arrive Monday to open a three-game set against the American League Central leaders.

In a matchup of 26-year-old right-handers, the Guardians' Slade Cecconi (0-2, 5.03 ERA) will oppose the Astros' Spe

NBA roundup: Magic lead from start, down top-seeded Pistons in opener

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:40:28 GMT

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Paolo Banchero collected 23 points and nine rebounds as the visiting Orlando Magic never trailed in upsetting the top-seeded Detroit Pistons 112-101 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series on Sunday.

Every Magic starter scored at least 16 points. Franz Wagner supplied 19 points, five rebounds and four assists while Wendell Carter Jr. and Desmond B

MLB roundup: Cubs rally late, walk off in 10 as Mets' skid hits 11

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:19:12 GMT

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Nico Hoerner lofted a walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th inning for the host Chicago Cubs, who completed a three-game sweep of the reeling New York Mets with a 2-1 win on Sunday afternoon.

Michael Conforto, who spent the first seven seasons of his major league career with the Mets, forced extra innings by lacing a pinch-hit RBI double in the ninth against New York cl

Oil prices jump, markets shake amid US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:58:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 20 (ANI): Global energy prices surged on Monday as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the imminent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, citing a failure by the United States to adhere to ceasefire conditions. Monday morning saw Brent Crude rising by 4.72 per cent to USD 94.65 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed 5.51 per cent to reach USD 88.47.

The volatility

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama named 1st-time MVP finalist

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:05:03 GMT

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Third-year San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is a first-time NBA Most Valuable Player candidate along with Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the league announced Sunday.

The league announced the MVP finalists, along with the finalists for the rest of its 2025-26 season awards, during the broadcast of

Stars aren't panicking after Wild's hot start to playoff series

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:25:11 GMT

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After a blowout loss to open the playoffs, the Dallas Stars have chosen calm over crisis.

Another poor showing could change things in a hurry.

Dallas will look to even its best-of-seven series against visiting Minnesota at one victory apiece when the teams face off Monday night in Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals. The Wild grabbed a 1-0 series lea

Bryan Woo sets down 15 straight as Mariners drop Rangers

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:55:29 GMT

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Bryan Woo pitched seven strong innings for his first victory of the season and was backed by three home runs as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Texas Rangers 5-2 on Sunday afternoon.

Rob Refsnyder, J.P. Crawford and Randy Arozarena went deep to account for all the runs for the Mariners, who took two of three games from their American League West rival

Leon Draisaitl set to return as Oilers battle Ducks

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:55:28 GMT

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The Edmonton Oilers could be getting Leon Draisaitl back at just the right time.

Draisaitl practiced for a second straight day on Sunday heading into Game 1 of the Western Conference first-round series against the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Monday night.

Draisaitl sustained a lower-body injury against the Nashville Predators on March 15 and missed the last 14 gam

Rece Hinds, TJ Friedl help Reds pull away from Twins in 10

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:55:14 GMT

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Rece Hinds hit a two-run double in the top of the 10th inning, and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 7-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

TJ Friedl went 2-for-5 with a double, three RBIs and a stolen base to lead Cincinnati, which completed a three-game sweep. Sal Stewart also drove in a run.

Victor Caratini had two hits with tw

Power Plants or Peace?: JD Vance to lead 2nd round of Iran negotiations in Pakistan

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:02:57 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 19 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance is set to arrive in Islamabad on Monday evening to lead a high-level American delegation in a second round of ceasefire negotiations with Iran, CNN reported, citing White House on Sunday.

The visit comes as the current two-week ceasefire window, brokered on April 8, is set to expire on April 22. The atmosphere surrounding the talks has turned increas

ATP roundup: Ben Shelton shows love of clay, wins BMW title

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:55:21 GMT

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Ben Shelton rolled to his second title of the year, winning the BMW Open with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over Italy's Flavio Cobolli at Munich, Germany.

Shelton won 85% of his first-serve points on the clay surface and saved all six break points he faced to win his fifth career title and first since Dallas earlier this year. Shelton sho

Phillies 'got to keep fighting' as Braves on verge of sweep

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:40:29 GMT

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Less than one month into the 2026 season, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are two trains speeding in opposite directions.The Braves have won eight of their past 10 games and will try to complete a three-game sweep in Philadelphia on Sunday night.The Phillies have lost eight of 10, including 9-0 and 3-1 defeats in the first two games of this weekend set. Phi

Nothing comes easily for M's ahead of finale vs. Rangers

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:25:14 GMT

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At some point this season, the Seattle Mariners will coast to a victory.

It appeared that might be the case on Saturday, when they carried a six-run lead into the ninth inning against the visiting Texas Rangers.

But nothing has been easy for these Mariners.

Closer Andres Munoz, who blew a four-run lead in a 7-6 loss Wednesday at San Diego, was forced to

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki hopes his turnaround starts vs. Rockies

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:05:03 GMT

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Roki Sasaki's spectacular performance as a reliever during the 2025 postseason is not translating to success as a starter this season.

Sasaki (0-2, 6.23 ERA), in his second MLB season after much success in Japan, will start for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday afternoon against the Colorado Rockies in the third game of a four-game series in Denver. The teams have spli

Reds RHP Brady Singer 'good' to go against Twins

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:40:27 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds will look for their second series sweep of the season when they play the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Cincinnati's scheduled starting pitcher, Brady Singer (1-1, 5.60 ERA), earned his first win of the season on Tuesday. The right-hander scattered six hits, gave up one run and struck out

Banged-up Astros try end skid against Cardinals

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:40:28 GMT

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The injuries continue to add up for the Houston Astros, who lost outfielder Joey Loperfido to right quad tightness on Friday. He was unavailable for the Astros' 7-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.

Loperfido underwent an MRI on Saturday and likely will be placed on the injured list, manager Joe Espada said. Houston, needing a victory on Sunday to avert

Wrestlemania 42: Cody Rhodes retains WWE Undisputed Championship against Randy Orton

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:01:33 GMT

Los Angeles [US], April 19 (ANI): The day one of Wrestlemania 42 saw Cody Rhodes retaining the Undisputed WWE Championship against 14-time world champion Randy Orton in a 'student versus mentor' clash at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.

Besides Cody's win over Orton, matches between Seth Rollins and Gunther and Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu also stole the show.

The chaotic main event between the 'mentor' Orton a

Surge, Gentle Mates unbeaten in CDL Stage 3 Major qualifying

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:05:16 GMT

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The Paris Gentle Mates and Vancouver Surge are atop the standings at 2-0 after Saturday, the second day of qualifying for the Call of Duty League's Stage 3.

The Surge outlasted the Carolina Royal Ravens 3-2, while Paris topped G2 Minnesota 3-1.

FaZe Vegas swept Boston Breach 3-0 to open play, and Toronto KOI got the better of the Ri

MLB roundup: Chris Sale, Braves win pitchers' duel vs. scuffling Phils

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:05:07 GMT

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Chris Sale worked seven strong innings and Mauricio Dubon provided a two-run single to lift the visiting Atlanta Braves to a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.Sale (4-1) struck out seven and walked only one, giving up just one run and five hits. Austin Riley, Jonah Heim and Ozzie Albies each had two hits as Atlanta won for the eighth time in 10 game

NHL roundup: Flyers win Game 1 of in-state playoff series vs. Penguins

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:55:19 GMT

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Porter Martone scored a timely goal late for the Philadelphia Flyers, who skated away with a 3-2 road victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins to take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven, first-round playoff series on Saturday night.

Martone, a 19-year-old playing in his 10th NHL game, scored an insurance goal to make it 3-1 with 2:37 left in the Battle of Pennsylvani

NBA roundup: Luke Kennard's 27 sparks Lakers past Rockets in Game 1

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:40:31 GMT

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Luke Kennard scored 27 points and LeBron James added 19 points with 13 assists as the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers earned a 107-98 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Saturday in Game 1 of a Western Conference first-round playoff series.

Deandre Ayton scored 19 points with 11 rebounds and Marcus Smart added 15 points with eight assists as the fourth-seeded

Taylor Gray fends off Sheldon Creed, wins eventful race in Kansas

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:19:12 GMT

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- The early bird got the victory on Saturday night.

The first of the frontrunners to pit during the final 95-lap green-flag run in the Kansas Lottery 300, Taylor Gray grabbed the lead during the cycle and held off charging Sheldon Creed to score the second NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series victory of his career.

Crew chief Jason Ratcliff, wh

(SP) CANADA-TORONTO-FOOTBALL-MLS-TORONTO FC VS AUSTIN FC

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:47:31 GMT

(260419) -- TORONTO, April 19, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Josh Sargent (L, front) of Toronto FC shoots during the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season match between Toronto FC and Austin FC at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, April 18, 2026. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

Luke Kennard scores 27, Lakers take Game 1 against Rockets

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:40:39 GMT

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Deandre Ayton scored 19 points with 11 rebounds and Marcus Smart added 15 points with eight assists as the fourth-seeded

Minnesota United blank Timbers for 3rd straight win

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:19:17 GMT

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Tomas Chancalay had a goal and an assist as the Minnesota United won their third match in a row with Saturday night's 2-0 victory against the Portland Timbers at Saint Paul, Minn.

Kelvin Yeboah scored the other goal, making it three matches in a row that he has a goal for the Loons (4-2-2, 14 points). Minnesota goalkeeper Drake Callender made two saves for the clean s

Galaxy rally from 2-0 deficit, earn draw with FC Dallas

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:19:10 GMT

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The visiting LA Galaxy erased an early 2-0 deficit with a pair of late first-half goals and then choked off the FC Dallas offense in the second half to earn a 2-2 draw on Saturday night in Frisco, Texas.

Lucas Sanabria got LA (2-3-3, 9 points) on the board and Joseph Paintsil equalized three minutes into first-half stoppage time. It appeared that Dallas (3-1-4, 13 po

George Kirby the answer to Mariners beating Rangers this season

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:55:15 GMT

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George Kirby continued his mastery of the Texas Rangers, allowing one run over 5 2/3 innings, as the host Seattle Mariners posted a 7-3 victory Saturday against their American League West rivals.

Luke Raley homered for the Mariners, who snapped a four-game losing streak and beat Texas for the first time in five tries this season.

Seattle closer Andres Muno

Chris Sale dominant as Braves keep Phillies in a funk

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:19:17 GMT

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Matt Boldy, Wild make big statement, rout Stars in series opener

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:40:26 GMT

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Matt Boldy had two goals and an assist for the visiting Minnesota Wild in a 6-1 win against the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of their Western Conference first-round series on Saturday.

Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and two assists, Joel Eriksson Ek scored twice, Ryan Hartman had a goal and an assist, and Mats Zuccarello had three assists for the Wild, who are trying to win th

Athletics win in 11th as White Sox squander 5-run lead

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:05:10 GMT

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Nick Kurtz hit a game-tying home run in the seventh inning and Max Muncy was the walk-off hero in the 11th as the Athletics overcame an early 5-0 deficit to beat the Chicago White Sox 7-6 on Saturday afternoon in West Sacramento, Calif.

Muncy hit a game-winning sacrifice fly to left field off Lucas Sims (0-2) to score Jacob Wilson and complete the comeback.

Dane Myers' hit in 9th lifts Reds past Twins

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:40:33 GMT

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Pinch hitter Dane Myers' bloop single scored Spencer Steer in the top of the ninth inning as the Cincinnati Reds rallied for a 5-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday in Minneapolis.

Kyle Nicolas (1-0) struck out all three batters in the eighth inning to earn the win. Tony Santillan pitched a 1-2-3 bottom of the ninth and earned his first save of the season as

Blazers face Victor Wembanyama, Spurs to open playoffs

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:40:33 GMT

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The Portland Trail Blazers will get their first look of the season at erstwhile league MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama when they travel to San Antonio to play the Spurs on Sunday in their opening game of the first round playoff series.

The Trail Blazers (42-40) clinched the seventh seed and a meeting with the second-seeded Spurs with a 114-110 road win over Phoenix

Late goal helps Toronto FC salvage tie, point vs. Austin FC

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:55:05 GMT

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Kobe Franklin delivered the game-tying goal in the 88th minute and host Toronto FC pulled off a 3-3 draw with Austin FC on Saturday afternoon in just the third-ever match between the sides.

Franklin was in the penalty area when Malik Henry ripped a shot off the right post and scored off the rebound to beat Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver low to the right side and even

Thunder open NBA playoffs as heavy favorites to repeat

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:05:04 GMT

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are overwhelming favorites to repeat as NBA champions.

Led by reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder are listed at +110 to win the NBA Finals per DraftKings and +115 per BetMGM.

Oklahoma City finished the regular season with an NBA-best 64-18 record.

The Victor Wembanyama-led San Antonio Spurs (DraftKings: +5

'Stranger Things' actor David Harbour joins Noah Centineo in action film John Rambo

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:01:00 GMT

Washington [US], April 18 (ANI): Action film John Rambo has added another big name to its cast, with 'Stranger Things' actor David Harbour joining Noah Centineo in the upcoming movie.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film is being backed by Lionsgate and Millennium Media, with Jalmari Helander directing the project. Helander is known for the Sisu films. Templeton Media and AGBO are also part of the produc

Dodgers' Emmet Sheehan vies to continue mastery of Rockies

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:40:22 GMT

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The weekend didn't start well for the Colorado Rockies, but they will have three more chances against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Los Angeles recorded a 7-1 win in the opener of a four-game series in Denver on Friday night. The Dodgers have won four games in a row and 11 of their last 13 heading into a rematch on Saturday evening.

Emmet Sheehan (2-0, 6.60 ER

'Patient' Mariners chase elusive win vs. Rangers

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:55:13 GMT

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Seattle Mariners manager Dan Wilson is preaching patience.

Which is exactly what long-suffering fans of the Seattle Mariners -- a franchise celebrating its 50th anniversary season while still seeking its first World Series appearance -- don't want to hear.

The host Mariners were shut out this season for the fourth time in 21 games, tied for the most in the maj

Chris Sale, Braves eager to add to Phillies' woes

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:40:28 GMT

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A pair of talented left-handers will take the mound on Saturday night when Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves visit Cristopher Sanchez and the scuffling Philadelphia Phillies.

Both pitchers are off to solid starts this season. Sale (3-1, 3.27 ERA), the 2024 National League Cy Young Award winner, remains a force for first-place Atlanta in the NL East. Philadelphia, mea

White Sox ride offensive surge into rematch vs. A's

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:40:25 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox will look to build on an elite offensive performance when they face the Athletics on Saturday afternoon in the middle contest of a three-game set at West Sacramento, Calif.

Chicago equaled its top scoring output of the campaign and racked up a season-high 15 hits during Friday's 9-2 shellacking of the Athletics.

Munetaka Murakami smacke

Explainer: What to know about Strait of Hormuz reopening?

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:15:25 GMT

Iran has specified three conditions for the vessels' passage: the vessels must be commercial and not military, unaffiliated with hostile countries, and follow Iran-determined routes with prior coordination with Iranian authorities, according to the source.

TEHRAN, April 18 (Xinhua) -- Although the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for the world's oil supply, has been declared fully open for comm

MLB roundup: Mourning Angels produce shutout, end Padres' win streak

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:19:12 GMT

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Yoan Moncada and Josh Lowe homered as the Los Angeles Angels, only hours after announcing the death of franchise icon Garret Anderson, snapped San Diego's eight-game winning streak with an 8-0 victory on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Angels starter Jose Soriano (5-0) allowed two hits over 5 2/3 innings. He walked four and struck out eight, lowering major-league-l

Surge shine in CDL Stage 3 Major qualifying opener

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:55:07 GMT

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The Vancouver Surge recorded the lone sweep as qualifying for the Call of Duty League's Stage 3 got underway on Friday.

The Surge topped G2 Minnesota 3-0, albeit in three tight maps. In the opening day's other results, the Paris Gentle Mates downed the Carolina Royal Ravens 3-1, and the Los Angeles Thieves topped the Miami Heretics 3-1.

The 12 Call of Duty Le

Jake deGrom, Rangers extend Mariners' skid in shutout

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:05:11 GMT

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Brandon Nimmo homered leading off the game and that was enough as six Texas Rangers pitchers combined for a six-hitter in a 5-0 victory against the host Seattle Mariners on Friday night.

Reliever Gavin Collyer (1-0), a rookie right-hander, pitched 1 1/3 innings to earn his first major league victory in just his second appearance.

In the opener of a three-game

Oil prices retreat while stock indices surge following US-Iran ceasefire

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:00:13 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): Global stock markets saw oil prices drop, and stock indices soar on Saturday as investors relaxed post US-Iran ceasefire, easing immediate concerns over energy supply stability. Market data indicated a sharp correction in the commodities sector alongside a robust rally across major equity benchmarks.

Brent Crude recorded a significant decline of 7.57 per cent to settle at USD 91

Reds on winning end of pitchers' duel against Twins

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:05:12 GMT

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Eugenio Suarez hit a two-run double and Brandon Williamson pitched into the sixth inning to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Williamson (2-1), a Fairmont, Minn., native, earned the win in the opener of a three-game set. He threw 5 1/3 innings, allowed three hits, one run, four walks and struck out two in h

Santiago Moreno, FC Dallas put unbeaten streak on line vs. Galaxy

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:55:05 GMT

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FC Dallas, with Santiago Moreno's arrival this year adding to an already potent attack led by Petar Musa, will try to keep their early-season form going Saturday night when they continue a homestand against the Los Angeles Galaxy in Frisco, Texas.

Moreno enjoyed 4 1/2 good years in Portland, scoring 20 goals and adding 40 assists in 131 fixtures for the Timbers. But

Braves blank Phillies as Austin Riley blasts two homers

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:40:20 GMT

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Martin Perez tossed six scoreless innings and Austin Riley hit a pair of opposite-field home runs as the visiting Atlanta Braves smashed the Philadelphia Phillies 9-0 on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

After getting designated for assignment and re-signed by Atlanta earlier in the week, Perez (1-1) allowed just four hits and two walks while striking o

Sounders ready for homecoming, rematch with St. Louis City

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:19:18 GMT

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St. Louis City and the Seattle Sounders met six weeks ago, but St. Louis coach Yoann Damet isn't focusing much on that match as the clubs are set to square off Saturday in Seattle.

'It feels like it was months ago, to be honest,' Damet said of St. Louis' 1-0 defeat. 'That's how much we've played since then, and that's how much we've improved, I think, as well.

Orlando City, Houston hope to build off U.S. Open Cup victories

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:19:12 GMT

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As Orlando City prepares to host the Houston Dynamo on Saturday night, both teams are coming off victories in the U.S. Open Cup.

But wins have been rare this season for both sides when it comes to MLS league games.

Orlando City (1-5-1, 4 points) and Houston (2-4-0, 6 points) still have time to battle back into playoff contention. Saturday's matchup provid

Rockets-Lakers series 'much deeper' than LeBron James-Kevin Durant tilt

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:40:21 GMT

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A pair of NBA legends will square off once more when the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets face off in a first-round series starting Saturday in Los Angeles.

Kevin Durant led the Rockets to the No. 5 seed in his first season with the team, while LeBron James has helped guide the Lakers to the No. 4 seed. But Los Angeles will be without significant firepower.

Stars take win streak into playoffs as Wild goalies await

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:55:06 GMT

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The Dallas Stars are entering the Stanley Cup Playoffs on a different path this season.

When they host the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of their first-round series on Saturday, the Stars will be riding a five-game winning streak.

A year ago, Dallas entered the playoffs on a season-long seven-game skid, but then went on to reach the Western Conference finals.

Report: Retirement an option on table for Lakers' LeBron James

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:55:13 GMT

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LeBron James will lead the Lakers into the first-round of the NBA playoffs against the favored Houston Rockets in Los Angeles in what could be the final series of his storied 23-year career.

Unless it isn't.

The Athletic reported Friday that James, 41, is considering retiring from the league he entered as an 18-year-old, citing anonymous team and league sources.<

Reports: Texans' Will Anderson Jr. agrees to 3-year, $150M deal

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:19:09 GMT

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All-Pro edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. agreed to a three-year, $150 million contract extension to make him the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.

The deal reportedly includes $134 million in guaranteed money and has a no-trade clause for Anderson, who already was under contract with the Texans through 2027 after th

Court orders Rashee Rice's co-defendant to pay $2.88 million

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:40:35 GMT

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A Texas court ruled former SMU cornerback Theodore 'Teddy' Knox was 'grossly negligent' in a 2024 street racing crash in Dallas that involved Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice.

Judge Kim Bailey Phipps issued a default judgment of $2.88 million on Wednesday against Knox for the accident in which both men lost control of their vehicles in an accident that l

Toronto FC eager to continue to collect points vs. Austin FC

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:19:13 GMT

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Toronto FC will look to build on a seven-week undefeated stretch when they host offensively challenged Austin FC Saturday afternoon.

The Reds (3-2-2, 11 points) reside in sixth place in the Eastern Conference despite conceding more goals (11) and they have scored (10).

Toronto earned points in its past five matches, winning three of those before recordin

Brent crude crash 11% as Hormuz reopening ends supply chokehold fears

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:00:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): Global energy markets experienced a dramatic correction on Friday as oil prices nosedived following the announcement that Iran has fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz.

The move effectively dismantled the 'war-risk' premium that had gripped the market during the recent high-stakes standoff between Washington and Tehran.

Iran on Friday declared the Strait of Hormuz 'complet

Court orders Rashee Rice's co-defendant to pay $2.88M

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:19:18 GMT

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A Texas court ruled former SMU cornerback Theodore 'Teddy' Knox was 'grossly negligent' in a 2024 street racing crash in Dallas that involved Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice.

Judge Kim Bailey Phipps issued a default judgment of $2.88 million on Wednesday against Knox for the accident in which both men lost control of their vehicles in an accident that l

Rangers ride momentum of late rally into opener vs. Mariners

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:05:12 GMT

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Winning on getaway day sure beats the alternative.

The Texas Rangers know that feeling after scoring four runs in the ninth inning on Thursday to beat the Athletics 9-6 in West Sacramento, Calif.

The Rangers practically glided to Seattle, where they'll meet their American League West rival, the Mariners, in a three-game series beginning Friday night.

It ap

Red-hot Padres strive to subdue Mike Trout, Angels

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:40:32 GMT

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The San Diego Padres will take the majors' longest winning streak into Anaheim, Calif., on Friday night when they open a three-game series against hot-hitting Mike Trout, major league ERA leader Jose Soriano and the Los Angeles Angels.

The Padres extended their winning streak to eight games with a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday before departing o

White Sox eager to halt woes in opener of road trip vs. A's

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:19:13 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox possess the worst record in the majors as they head out on a six-game road trip.

The first three games will be against the Athletics, beginning Friday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Chicago has won just six of 19 games this season and has dropped eight of its past 10. The trip will conclude with three games against the Arizona Diam

Oddsmakers favor Presidents' Trophy-winning Avs to win Stanley Cup

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:40:37 GMT

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The Colorado Avalanche, out to end the miserable postseason history for Presidents' Trophy winners, are the unanimous favorite to lift the Stanley Cup with the playoffs about to start.

The regular season concluded Thursday night, and the final two first-round playoff matchups were confirmed.

The Edmonton Oilers routed the Vancouver Canucks 6-1 and claimed second

MLB roundup: Guardians' Parker Messick loses no-hit bid in 9th, beats O's

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:25:05 GMT

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Guardians rookie Parker Messick carried a no-hit bid into the ninth inning before Leody Taveras led off with a single to begin a two-run rally, but Cleveland held on for a 4-2 victory over the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Thursday night.

Messick (3-0), making his 11th major league appearance, only permitted two baserunners in the first eight frames on walks to Tay

MLB roundup: Guardians' Parker Messick loses no-hit bid in 9th vs. Orioles

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:40:27 GMT

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Messick (3-0), making his 11th major league appearance, only permitted two baserunners in the first eight frames on walks to Tay