Angels send Klassen to Triple-A; Sandlin called up

 

Cincinnati — The Los Angeles Angels optioned rookie right-hander George Klassen to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday after he exited a start in the third inning with a bruised right index finger. The 24-year-old had a 13.50 ERA over 4 2/3 innings in his first two big league starts, walking...

Phil Garner, Former Manager, Dies at Age Seventy-Six

 

Milwaukee — Phil Garner, a former Major League infielder and manager, died on April 11 at age 76, his family said Saturday. Garner managed the Milwaukee Brewers from 1992 to 1999 and later led the Houston Astros to their first World Series appearance in 2005 after taking over as manager...

Phillies scratch Andrew Painter before start due to migraine

 

Philadelphia — The Philadelphia Phillies scratched rookie pitcher Andrew Painter from his scheduled start on Sunday after he reported a migraine, and Zach Pop took the mound for the Arizona Diamondbacks game; Painter later entered in the third inning, making his third big-league appearance this season. He had debuted earlier...

Young seizes Masters lead after McIlroy double-bogey Sunday

 

AUGUSTA, Ga. — The final round of the 90th Masters arrived Sunday with Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young tied atop the leaderboard and six others within four shots after a dramatic Saturday. Sam Burns stood one shot off the lead, Shane Lowry two back and two-time champion Scottie Scheffler four...

Eflin Undergoes Tommy John Surgery, Targets 2027 Comeback

 

Baltimore. Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin underwent Tommy John surgery on April 8, less than a week after his 32nd birthday, after exiting his March 31 season debut following 3 2/3 innings against the Texas Rangers. He struck out seven and allowed one run before leaving, and team reports this week...

NBA Season Ends; Play-In Matchups Set This Week

 

Miami — The NBA regular season concluded on April 12, with all 30 teams playing the final day and multiple playoff positions finalized. League scheduling and late-season results produced set play-in pairings, including Heat vs. Hornets and Magic vs. 76ers, which will determine additional entrants into the 2026 playoff bracket. Denver...

Garcia Breaks Driver, Carries Rahm’s Bag at Masters

 

AUGUSTA, Ga. — On Sunday, former Masters champion Sergio Garcia, paired with Jon Rahm for the final round, hit a poor opening shot, bogeyed No. 1, slammed his club on the No. 2 tee and broke his driver, then briefly carried Rahm’s bag at Augusta National during the early pairings...

U.S. regions see swing to unsettled spring weather

 

United States: Regional weather services forecast warm, sunny conditions Sunday across Casper, Denver, Clarksville and Phoenix, before storm systems and a cold front bring increasing moisture, gusty winds and cooler temperatures early in the work week. Forecasts specify daytime highs in the 60s–80s on Sunday and gusts ranging from the...

U.S. Navy begins blockade of Strait of Hormuz

 

Washington — President Donald Trump on Sunday announced an immediate U.S. Navy blockade of all ships attempting to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz after Islamabad peace talks with Iran failed to resolve disputes over Tehran's nuclear program. He posted the declaration on Truth Social and ordered naval interdiction...

Swalwell Suspends California Governor Campaign After Multiple Allegations

 

SACRAMENTO — Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his 2026 campaign for California governor on Sunday after multiple women accused him of sexual assault in reports first published by the San Francisco Chronicle and reported by CNN on Friday. He denied the allegations and said he would focus on defending himself; the...