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HOOVER, Ala. — LSU scratched sophomore right-hander William Schmidt from Tuesday's SEC Tournament opener against Oklahoma because of back tightness, coach Jay Johnson told the SEC Network. The decision came minutes befor…
WASHINGTON. James Wood hit an inside-the-park grand slam at Nationals Park Tuesday night, sparking a second-inning rally that erased a 5-0 New York Mets lead and helped the Washington Nationals secure a 9-6 victory; the …
The National Hockey League has upheld its postseason sanctions against the Vegas Golden Knights, confirming the team will forfeit a second-round selection in the upcoming 2026 entry draft. The decision, confirmed Tuesday…
Kansas City — On Monday night at Kauffman Stadium, the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 as Willson Contreras hit a 435-foot, team-leading 10th home run and Sonny Gray allowed one run over six-plus innings. …
Philadelphia — On Monday, Bryson Stott delivered a two-run, eighth-inning homer to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, extending the club's winning streak and moving them above .500 …
Hoover, Alabama: Tennessee defeated South Carolina 11-6 in Tuesday's opening round of the SEC Tournament at the Hoover Met, advancing to Wednesday's second-round matchup with Arkansas. The Vols totaled 15 hits with eight…
Nashville. NFL owners voted Tuesday at the league's Spring Meeting in Orlando to award Super Bowl LXIV to Nashville in 2030, the league announced on X. The decision followed a review by the Fan Engagement & Major Events …
Columbia and Springfield reported on Monday that multiple Missouri boys golf state championship events were affected by weather and opening-round play. In Columbia, Class 4 and Class 5 tournaments were postponed Monday a…
Seattle — The Seattle Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1 Monday at T-Mobile Park as touted prospect Colt Emerson launched a three-run homer for his first major-league hit and Bryan Woo delivered six shutout innings …
Oklahoma City. On Monday night, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 122-115 in double overtime in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals at Paycom Center on May 18, 2026; Victor Wembanyama scored 41…
In Phoenix on Monday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the San Francisco Giants 12-2 to open a three-game home series. Nolan Arenado set the tone early, driving Robbie Ray’s sixth pitch of the game for a first-inn…
Phoenix. Nolan Arenado hit a first-inning grand slam and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 12-2 on Monday night, with Gabriel Moreno adding a two-run homer and every Diamondbacks player recording at …
Portland, Ore. The Portland Fire defeated the Connecticut Sun 83-82 on Monday night when Sug Sutton drove into the lane and sank a go-ahead floater with 22.6 seconds remaining. Connecticut had two chances on the ensuing …
SAN DIEGO — The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that starter Tyler Glasnow was shut down from throwing after a May 8 back-spasm flare-up, while left-hander Blake Snell will undergo NanoScope surgery this Tuesday to remove …
Anaheim, Calif. — Athletics starter J.T. Ginn carried a no-hit bid into the ninth inning Monday night before Adam Frazier opened the ninth with a leadoff single and Zach Neto followed with a two-run homer, giving the Los…
San Diego. The San Diego Padres defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 Monday night at Petco Park, with Michael King throwing seven scoreless innings and Miguel Andujar providing a first-inning home run. Mason Miller close…
PHOENIX — The Arizona Cardinals held voluntary organized team activities on Monday, and starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett did not participate while reportedly seeking a contract extension ahead of the 2026 season. Med…
Chicago — Chicago Sky forward Rickea Jackson suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee during Sunday’s 86-79 victory over the Minnesota Lynx, the team announced Tuesday after MRI testing. Jackson exited…
Boston, United States — Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown intensified his ongoing dispute with ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith during a weekend livestream, calling for Smith’s retirement and describing him as the fac…
Miami. Lionel Messi scored and assisted as Inter Miami defeated the Portland Timbers 2-0 at Nu Stadium on Sunday, May 18, securing the club's first victory at its new 26,000-seat venue. German Berterame converted the sec…
Seattle promoted top prospect Colt Emerson to its major-league roster Sunday, recalling him from Triple-A Tacoma and placing All-Star utilityman Brendan Donovan on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain. Emerso…
Athens, Georgia. Georgia softball (41-18) swept the NCAA Athens Regional on Sunday, defeating Clemson, UNC Greensboro and College of Charleston to secure a berth in the Super Regionals and the No. 10 overall seed. The Bu…
ATLANTA — Chelsea Gray sank a fadeaway jumper in the lane with 3.6 seconds remaining Sunday as the Las Vegas Aces defeated the Atlanta Dream 85-84 at State Farm Arena. Gray led Las Vegas with 21 points; A'ja Wilson and C…
DOVER, Del. Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday, leading the final 30 laps after starting from the pole to secure his second All-Star victory and the $1 million prize. Hamlin finis…
Indianapolis — On Sunday, Felix Rosenqvist posted the fastest four-lap average (232.599 mph) in the first round of Indianapolis 500 qualifying at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, advancing to the semifinals scheduled later t…