OAKLAND — He arrived at the Western Conference finals wearing the jersey of the Oakland A's, who play right next door at the Coliseum, just a five-minute drive from where he was born. Damian Lillard paused and signed a few autographs before entering ...
San Diego Padres (22-20, third in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (28-16, first in the NL West). Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Matt Strahm (1-2, 3.00 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 34 strikeouts) Dodgers: Kenta Maeda ...
In Terry McLaurin and Kelvin Harmon, the Redskins have two rookie receivers that they're hoping will inject their offense with talent and production in 2019. The problem, unfortunately, is that first-year wideouts are about as reliable as elevators at a Metro ...
A look at what's happening around the majors today: IN THE SWING. Rookie Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looks to build off his first huge game in the majors when the Blue Jays continue their series at San Francisco. The highly touted 20-year-old hit the first two home ...
Struggling Angels first baseman Justin Bour, who was signed to a one-year, $2.5-million contract in the offseason in part to back up aging Albert Pujols, was optioned to triple-A Salt Lake moments after he struck out with a runner on first in the the ninth inning ...
The Mets' probable starting pitchers for this weekend remain undetermined, but manager Mickey Callaway hopes to have returning players from whom to choose. Before the Mets' 6-2 victory over the Nationals on Tuesday, Jason Vargas threw a side session ...
SAN JOSE -- Peter DeBoer doesn't believe the San Jose Sharks need to make major changes to their game plan heading into Game 3 of the Western Conference Final against the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on Wednesday (8 p.m. ET; NBCSN, CBC, ...
Houston Astros (28-15, first in the AL West) vs. Detroit Tigers (18-22, fourth in the AL Central). Detroit; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Justin Verlander (6-1, 2.51 ERA, .82 WHIP, 68 strikeouts) Tigers: Gregory Soto (6-1, 15.75 ERA, ...
RALEIGH, N.C. — In the window of one of the clothing stores at North Hills, less than 10 miles away from PNC Arena, there's a window decal listing a trio of definitions for the word "jerk(s)." "1. A quick, sharp, sudden movement," it reads. "2. A contemptibly ...
Boston (CNN) Eden Hazard's future at Chelsea remains uncertain but the message from his teammates is loud and clear: "We all want him to stay." The 28-year-old Belgian international has been linked with a £100 million ($129 million) move to Real Madrid ...
LeBron James is pleased. Minutes after the Los Angeles Lakers won the No. 4 pick at the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery in Chicago, the superstar tweeted one word: "Beautiful." The Lakers came into the lottery with the 11th-best odds to secure the No. 1 pick, and ...
HOBART - The Oneida Nation will decide this summer whether the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic returns for a fourth year based on this year's four-day tournament. More than 64,000 spectators watched Sei Young Kim's record-setting 31-under par ...
Giancarlo Stanton remains in Tampa working out, with what the Yankees are now calling a strained left shoulder. The slugger has been out since March 31, when he suffered a left biceps strain during the Yankees' third game of the season. He had a cortisone ...
Percy Allen. Seattle Times staff reporter. Is Everett ready for the Storm? Perhaps a better question is if the Storm is ready to leave the comfy confines of KeyArena where it enjoyed one of the best home-court advantages in the WNBA. "It's going to be different, ...
Somebody was at risk of taking their first "L" of 2019 in Tuesday's matchup between undefeated starters Caleb Smith and Charlie Morton. That pitcher turned out to be Smith, whose Marlins were shut out by Morton and the Rays, 4-0. Originally scheduled to ...
It's All-Star Race week for NASCAR, which means the sport is headed to Charlotte Motor Speedway for the exhibition event Saturday night. It's an 85-lap shootout with $1 million on the line for the winning driver, and because it's not for points like the other ...
Cape Town - On Tuesday, Ottis Gibson gave a press conference where a sizeable group of Cape Town media gathered to quiz the Proteas coach on all things Cricket World Cup. Gibson gave fitness updates on Dale Steyn and Kagiso Rabada, spoke about ...
Rediscovering their fire, the Ateneo Lady Eagles make sure there's no championship party yet for the UST Golden Tigresses. JR Isaga. Published 6:36 PM, May 15, 2019. Updated 6:40 PM, May 15, 2019. TOP FORM. Bea de Leon and the Ateneo Lady Eagles ...
INDIANAPOLIS – Kyle Kaiser stared at his all-white, unsponsored No. 32 Juncos Racing Chevrolet and took a few moments to come up with a creative nickname. "We can call it the white rabbit. Rabbits are fast, right?" Kaiser said during a break in Tuesday's ...
Deceuninck-Quick-Step's Remi Cavagna took stage three of the Tour of California - riding solo for 75 kilometres and holding out for the win. The Frenchman was part of a 19-man breakaway who took advantage of early crosswinds to catch a break over the ...
Richard Carapaz sprinted to victory on the fourth stage of the Giro d'Italia while Primoz Roglic extended his overall lead after avoiding a crash heading into the finish. By. Cycling Central. 11 HOURS AGO UPDATED 10 HOURS AGO ...
Ronan O'Gara has ruled out a return to Munster to work under Johann van Graan. La Rochelle are in prime position to make O'Gara their head coach next season. Following talks with several French clubs, the 42 year old will make a decision in the next "10 ...
Michael O'Leary is to parade his two-time Aintree Grand National-winning horse Tiger Roll at Kilbeggan Races this Friday, amid reports that Ryanair chief executive is to wind down his Gigginstown House Stud operation between Delvin and Collinstown.
If ever there was a reason to celebrate athletic conquest, it was there for the taking Wednesday at Rocket Stadium. Nearly 50 Special Olympics athletes from across Person County took part in the Spring Games. There were no world records set. There were no ...
Former Wallaby Peter FitzSimons has warned of a doomsday scenario for Australian rugby where wages are slashed, stars are lost to Europe and Israel Folau is the last player ever poached on a $1 million per season contract. Rugby is reeling in Australia, ...
Jonny Bairstow smashed a sensational century as England coasted a chase of 359 to beat Pakistan by six wickets in the third one-day international in Bristol. Bairstow clubbed 128 from 93 balls, supported by 76 from Jason Roy, Joe Root's 43 and an ...
In less than three weeks cricket's most prestigious tournament kicks off in the UK, with Australia intent on defending its World Cup title. The likes of Steve Smith, Ben Stokes and Virat Kohli will face off in a battle for both personal and national glory. Back in April ...