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Two teams no doubt looking forward to the All-Star break will get an opportunity to finish the first half on a positive note when the Colorado Rockies and host San Francisco Giants open a three-game series Friday nightRead more...

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed veteran right-hander Daniel Hudson on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a sprained MCL in his right kneeRead more...

Consecutive RBI singles from George Springer, Bo Bichette, Daulton Varsho and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. broke things open in the 11th inning Thursday as the visiting Toronto Blue Jays topped the Chicago White Sox 6-2 in the opener of a doubleheaderRead more...

The Utica Comets, the AHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils, signed goaltender Jeremy Brodeur -- the son of Devils legend Martin Brodeur -- to a two-way AHL contract on ThursdayRead more...

Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar signed a two-year, $14 million extension on ThursdayRead more...

The Atlanta Hawks and guard Dejounte Murray are working toward finalizing a four-year, $120 million extension, according to multiple reports on ThursdayRead more...

Nick Senzel made a game-saving catch in the ninth inning and then hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the tenth as the visiting Cincinnati Reds rallied for a 5-4 win against the Washington Nationals Thursday to complete a four-game sweepRead more...

Duke assistant coach Amile Jefferson is heading to the Boston Celtics in the same roleRead more...

The Washington Wizards and Golden State made official the trade that sends Chris Paul to the Warriors in exchange for fellow guard Jordan Poole, two additional draft picks and two playersRead more...

The Houston Astros placed star second baseman Jose Altuve on the 10-day injured list due to left oblique discomfortRead more...

Look at MLB attempting to improve its All Star production with 2004 John Cena-levels of swagger jacking. Remember the G-Unit spinner chain? It has gone from Cena's WWE championship belt now to the Home Run Derby. The 2023 winner will receive a chain with a bejeweled spinning plus sign.Read more...

The Sacramento Kings are finalizing a trade that will send two second-round picks to the Indiana Pacers for swingman Chris Duarte, ESPN reported ThursdayRead more...

USFL kicker Brandon Aubrey signed with the Dallas CowboysRead more...

Javier Baez reached base four times, scored two runs and drove in two more, four pitchers combined on a shutout, and the host Detroit Tigers thumped the Oakland Athletics 9-0 on Thursday afternoonRead more...

The Brooklyn Nets announced the signing of forward Cam Johnson to a multiyear contract on ThursdayRead more...

Britney Spears knows what it's like to be the subject of fans' affection. And when she turned the tables on Wednesday night and approached No. 1 NBA draft pick Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, she reportedly was slapped by a team security officialRead more...

The Houston Rockets signed free agent guard Aaron Holiday to a one-year contract, ESPN reported ThursdayRead more...

The Miami Heat re-signed veteran forward Kevin Love on Thursday. Terms were not disclosedRead more...

The Toronto Raptors officially re-signed center Jakob Poeltl and signed free agent forward Jalen McDaniels to multi-year contracts on ThursdayRead more...

The YES Network camera operator struck by an errant throw during Wednesday's game between the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees sustained an orbital fractureRead more...

This year's No. 1 overall pick, Victor Wembanyama, has only been an official NBA player for a week, and he's already had his first wild encounter with a fan. But this wasn't some random fan walking around Las Vegas, where Wemby will make his summer league debut on Friday. No, this was former teen pop star Britney...Read more...

Jeff Van Gundy is exploring a return to coaching after being laid off as a top analyst by ESPN last week, Sports Illustrated reported Thursday.Read more...

The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired forward Davis Bertans and guard Victor Oladipo in separate deals ThursdayRead more...

Victor Wembanyama's career prologue is almost as long as he is. It already feels like Wembanyama's in his second NBA season doesn't it? It feels like just yesterday, when he was in the (French) Finals at the exact same time as Nikola Jokic. According to Marc Stein, Wembanyama's scheduled NBA debut has been set for...Read more...

Imagine being 16 years old, warming up for a youth basketball game, then you look up, and LeBron James and Rajon Rondo walk through the door. There are only a few realistic scenarios to cause such an event. You're either a teammate or opponent of Bryce James, The King's youngest son. Or you're dreaming. This is...Read more...

Restricted free agent forward Matisse Thybulle is staying in Portland after the Trail Blazers matched a $33 million offer sheet he signed with the Dallas MavericksRead more...

The NBA Playoffs were not nearly as kind to Grant Williams in 2023 as 2022. However, the summer has been his oyster, specifically this month. He spent Independence Day weekend at the event of the summer - Michael Rubin's White Party. A couple of days after mingling with A-Listers, the Boston Celtics sent the free agentRead more...

Miami Marlins center fielder Jonathan Davis will have surgery Thursday on his right kneeRead more...

The agent for Damian Lillard is advising teams other than Miami not to trade for his superstar client, warning that they'd be getting an unhappy player, ESPN reported Thursday.Read more...

Greg Hardy got to play football again. Antonio Brown keeps hanging around. Donald Sterling and Robert Sarver made millions after selling their teams. The NCAA keeps making billions off the backs of unpaid teenage Black basketball players in March. Pete Rose still can't get into the Hall of Fame - make it make sense.

A significant blow was delivered to the Pittsburgh economy on Wednesday. At summer's end, Acrisure Stadium will have hosted only one of the biggest concert tours of the season. Taylor Swift performed there in front of a record crowd in June. Beyonce was scheduled to take that stage in August but there has been a...Read more...

Detroit Tigers right-hander Alex Faedo will come off the injured list to start Friday against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays, manager A.J. Hinch said ThursdayRead more...

Two-time Stanley Cup winner Patric Hornqvist announced his retirement after 15 seasons with three teams.Read more...

Free agent center Mo Bamba signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ersRead more...

The New York Mets were 10 games below .500 when June ended, and their season was going nowhere rapidlyRead more...

The Houston Astros will look to build on their four-game winning streak when they welcome the Seattle Mariners on Thursday for the opener of a four-game seriesRead more...

Cleveland rookie right-hander Tanner Bibee will aim to continue his torrid stretch on Thursday night when the Guardians open a four-game series against the visiting Kansas City RoyalsRead more...

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All-Star right-hander Nathan Eovaldi will pitch against one of his former teams Thursday night, hoping he can help the visiting Texas Rangers win the deciding game of a three-game series against the Boston Red SoxRead more...

At various points during their time with Triple-A Norfolk, outfielder Colton Cowser and third baseman Jordan Westburg anticipated the possibility of contributing big hits for the Baltimore Orioles in the same gameRead more...

The Miami Marlins won't lean on experience when they try for a four-game sweep of the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday nightRead more...

The Philadelphia Phillies have become road warriors, and right now they are winning in a place normally tough on opponentsRead more...

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. encountered a roadblock in his bid to continue a midseason resurgenceRead more...

Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. encountered a roadblock in his bid to continue a midseason resurgenceRead more...

The Oakland Athletics have only swept one series all season. They'll look to add another sweep in Detroit on Thursday afternoonRead more...

Marcus Stroman has not pitched like an All-Star of late for the Chicago CubsRead more...

The red-hot Cincinnati Reds will aim for a four-game sweep when they face the Washington Nationals on ThursdayRead more...

Pablo Lopez struck out a career-high 12 batters and scattered four hits for the first complete-game shutout of his career as the Minnesota Twins completed a series sweep of the Kansas City Royals with a 5-0 win on Wednesday night in Minneapolis.Read more...

J.D. Martinez and David Peralta hit home runs in a span of three pitches as the Los Angeles Dodgers hung on for a 6-4 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on WednesdayRead more...

Francisco Alvarez hit a tying homer with two outs in the ninth inning and Mark Canha ripped a go-ahead triple later in the frame as the New York Mets rallied for a stunning 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night in PhoenixRead more...