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The NBA is testing a new rule to dissuade players from flopping every time down the court. Flopping has become so common over the past 20 years that it's part of the association's culture. However, the league has finally decided to make an attempt to cut down on guys flopping all over the court.

Major League Baseball suspended New York Yankees reliever Jimmy Cordero for the rest of the season on Wednesday for violating the league's joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policyRead more...

The New York Islanders signed forward Julien Gauthier to a two-year, $1.575 million contract on WednesdayRead more...

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will have an MRI Wednesday on his left oblique, manager Dusty Baker confirmedRead more...

Restricted free-agent forward Matisse Thybulle agreed to terms on an offer sheet with the Dallas Mavericks, Turner Sports reported on WednesdayRead more...

The St. Louis Cardinals placed right-hander Adam Wainwright on the 15-day injured list and catcher Andrew Knizner on the 10-day IL prior to Wednesday's road game against the Miami MarlinsRead more...

Too much of anything is bad for you. Excessive amounts can be catastrophic. Dan Le Batard hinted at this a few months ago. And after the reported cancellation of Bomani Jones' Game Theory on HBO, it's become quite clear - embrace debate" killed sports television shows.Read more...

The Minnesota Twins reinstated right-hander Cole Sands from the 15-day injured list on WednesdayRead more...

The Philadelphia Flyers and defenseman Victor Mete agreed to a two-way contract for 2023-24, Sportsnet reported WednesdayRead more...

Cornerback Cam Smith signed a four-year rookie deal with the Miami Dolphins, who have all four of their 2023 draft picks under contract three weeks before the start of training campRead more...

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo's status for the FIBA World Cup is uncertain following knee surgery, The Athletic reported WednesdayRead more...

The Hockey Diversity Alliance released a critical statement on Wednesday about the NHL's decision to relaunch an inclusion committee to diversify the sport.Read more...

Orlando Magic assistant general manager Anthony Parker was promoted to GM in a restructured front office on WednesdayRead more...

There was always a Hail Mary aspect to this Anaheim Angels season. It's been as close to a foregone conclusion that Shohei Ohtani is tail lights after this season, thanks to the Angels' lack of success, perceived incompetence, and the $700 million that the team up I-5 is almost certainly readying for him. The Angels...Read more...

The Montreal Canadiens signed defenseman David Reinbacher to a three-year, entry-level contract on WednesdayRead more...

For the second consecutive game Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Dodgers will turn to starting pitchers who are trying to find their way in the major leaguesRead more...

The host San Francisco Giants will call on their most consistent starter from June when they attempt to slow down the streaking Seattle Mariners in the finale of a three-game series on WednesdayRead more...

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The Milwaukee Brewers, whose late rally wasn't enough on Tuesday, will host the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday in the third game of a four-game, National League Central seriesRead more...

The only time the San Diego Padres swept a series this season was April 29-30, when they won two straight against the San Francisco Giants in Mexico CityRead more...

Right-hander Pablo Lopez will try to win back-to-back starts for the first time this season when the Minnesota Twins attempt to complete a three-game series sweep of the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night in MinneapolisRead more...

Solid run support boosted Chicago White Sox right-hander Lance Lynn to his first victory in six starts on ThursdayRead more...

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona has seen plenty in his 23 years as a baseball manager, but he's already sick of looking at the Atlanta Braves' gaudy batting lineupRead more...

The Boston Red Sox will send their best pitcher to the mound on Wednesday night, when they try to win the second game of a three-game series against the visiting Texas RangersRead more...

The Washington Nationals will look to their All-Star to try and turn around their series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds on WednesdayRead more...

The Miami Marlins, who lead the majors with a .286 batting average in the seventh inning or later, will look for their third straight win on Wednesday night when they host the St. Louis CardinalsRead more...

While detailing the next step in his recovery from a toe injury and the lack of clarity about his return, New York Yankees star Aaron Judge expressed optimism about his teammatesRead more...

Josh Palacios hit a go-ahead, two-run double in the ninth inning and the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates rallied for a 9-7 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on TuesdayRead more...

The continued strong pitching of Taijuan Walker will be an important part of any aspirations the Philadelphia Phillies have for the postseasonRead more...

Astros manager Dusty Baker fired all of his bullpen bullets over the weekend in a tense four-game series with the American League West-leading Texas Rangers, a series that Houston won, but at a moderately high costRead more...

Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez returns to the mound on Wednesday, and the Detroit Tigers are not the only team that hopes he comes back strongRead more...

Logan Gilbert pitched Seattle's first complete-game shutout in almost four years, Mike Ford and AJ Pollock supported the right-hander with home runs and the visiting Mariners made it two in a row over the San Francisco Giants with a 6-0 victory on Tuesday.Read more...

Whit Merrifield drove in two runs and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smacked a go-ahead, two-run home run in the eighth inning to lift the visiting Toronto Blue Jays to a 4-3 win against the Chicago White Sox on TuesdayRead more...

Cleveland catcher David Fry made a run-saving tag at home plate in the top of the 10th and then drove in the game-winning run with a single in the bottom of the inning as the Guardians walked off with a 6-5 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves on TuesdayRead more...

Xander Bogaerts and Jake Cronenworth hit back-to-back homers off Shohei Ohtani and Joe Musgrove allowed one run on three hits over seven innings Tuesday as the Padres defeated the crippled Los Angeles Angels 8-5 in San DiegoRead more...

Starling Marte had two hits, including a three-run home run, to lead the New York Mets to an 8-5 victory Tuesday over the Arizona Diamondbacks at PhoenixRead more...

The Angels saw two more stars sustain injuries on Tuesday as Shohei Ohtani and Anthony Rendon exited Los Angeles' road game against the San Diego PadresRead more...

Ryan Noda drove in the game's lone run with a two-out single in the 10th inning and the visiting Oakland Athletics edged the Detroit Tigers 1-0 on Tuesday nightRead more...

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed starting pitcher Dustin May will undergo surgery on his throwing elbow and miss the rest of the season, the team announced on TuesdayRead more...

Following a third consecutive rough outing, Cardinals right-hander Adam Wainwright is heading to the injured list, St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol said on Tuesday after a 15-2 loss to the Miami MarlinsRead more...

The Orlando Magic waived forward/center Bol Bol on TuesdayRead more...

The Chicago Cubs rallied in the 11th inning after coughing up a late four-run lead to pick up a 7-6 victory over the host Milwaukee Brewers on TuesdayRead more...

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco and Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will be among those filling in at next week's All-Star Game, Major League Baseball announced Tuesday.Read more...

Logan Gilbert pitched Seattle's first complete-game shutout in almost four years, Mike Ford and AJ Pollock supported the right-hander with home runs and the visiting Mariners made it two in a row over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday afternoon with a 6-0 victoryRead more...

Brandon Bielak logged seven shutout innings in his first start in two-plus weeks as the host Houston Astros picked up a 4-1 win on Tuesday in the opener of their two-game interleague series with the Colorado RockiesRead more...

Aaron Nola outdueled former Philadelphia teammate Zach Eflin to lead the Phillies to their first win over Tampa Bay in eight meetings, beating the Rays 3-1 on Tuesday in St. Petersburg, FlaRead more...

Mitch Garver hit a three-run home run and Dane Dunning pitched six strong innings as the visiting Texas Rangers opened a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox with a 6-2 victory TuesdayRead more...

The NBA will make its first attempt to crack down on flopping by testing out an in-game penalty during summer league play, the league announced Tuesday.Read more...

The Washington Capitals signed defenseman Martin Fehervary to a three-year contract extension on TuesdayRead more...

Max Kepler homered and drove in four runs and Donovan Solano had a home run, two doubles and scored three times to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 9-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday afternoon in MinneapolisRead more...