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MINNEAPOLIS — On Friday night at Target Field, the Milwaukee Brewers scored a decisive run after umpires enforced an obstruction ruling against Twins third baseman Royce Lewis, awarding Jackson Chourio home and turning a…
INDIANAPOLIS — Sonia Citron scored 30 points and Kiki Iriafen added 25 points and 13 rebounds as the Washington Mystics beat the Indiana Fever 104-102 in overtime on Friday, after Caitlin Clark’s three-pointer with 1.7 s…
Houston — The Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 2-0 Friday night as right-hander Spencer Arrighetti carried a no-hit bid into the eighth inning before Texas rookie Justin Foscue’s one-out single ended it. Isaac Pared…
Waterville — Players continued to acclimate to Colby College's indoor courts on Friday during first-round matches of Maine's singles and doubles state tournaments, with Lincoln Academy's Claus Hinck defeating Garrett Whi…
Laurel, Md. — On Friday, at Laurel Park, a 3-year-old colt named Hit Zero died shortly after running in the opening race as Preakness weekend began; the horse was trained by Brittany Russell, ridden by her husband Sheldo…
Oklahoma City. Tennessee defeated Oklahoma 9-7 on Thursday at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark in the series opener, with starter Tegan Kuhns throwing five innings and relievers Cam Appenzeller and Bo Rhudy covering the rema…
Tuscaloosa, Ala. This weekend No. 18 Alabama rallied late to win the series opener over No. 15 Ole Miss, then saw the Rebels even the series with a 9-0 shutout on Friday night. Alabama extended a reported seven-game SEC …
Major League Baseball announced on May 15, 2026, a series of disciplinary actions following a multi‑month investigation by its Department of Investigations into illegal sports wagering. San Diego Padres infielder/outfiel…
United States – FIFA has announced that the 2026 World Cup final, to be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will feature a Super Bowl-style halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira, and South Korea…
Anaheim, Calif. — The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 in Game 6 of the NHL second-round series on Thursday night, advancing to the Western Conference final. Mitch Marner scored 62 seconds after the op…
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki and Jake Evans scored 68 seconds apart late in the second period on Thursday night as the Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-3 in Game 5, taking a 3-2 lead in t…
Boston. Kyle Schwarber hit his major-league-leading 18th home run on Thursday night, a two-run shot in the eighth inning that broke a scoreless tie and lifted the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-1 victory over the Boston Re…
ARLINGTON, Texas — On Thursday night the Minnesota Lynx defeated the Dallas Wings 90-86 as Natasha Howard scored 26 points, including a go-ahead layup with 51 seconds remaining. Courtney Williams added 21 points and rook…
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas reinstated its men's and women's tennis programs this week after donors provided short-term funding that reversed an April 24 decision to cut both teams. Athletic director …
Lexington. Arkansas (34-18) lost the series opener to Kentucky 4-3 at Kentucky Proud Park on Thursday night, May 15, after Kentucky's Ethan Hindle hit a two-run home run in the first inning that provided the decisive mar…
Ashland and surrounding central Missouri towns saw multiple high school baseball results this week as teams closed regular seasons and opened district play. On Tuesday Southern Boone routed California 11-1; Wednesday New…
Atlanta — On Tuesday night at Truist Park, the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 when Grant Holmes and three relievers combined on a one-hitter and Austin Riley and Mike Yastrzemski hit homers that fueled a four-r…
The Edmonton Oilers have dismissed head coach Kris Knoblauch following a first-round elimination in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The move ends a tenure that began during a mid-season surge in 2023 and included back-to-…
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday night in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, taking a 3-2 lead in the series and securing their first road win of…
San Francisco — On Wednesday night at Chase Center, Rickea Jackson knocked down a 3-pointer with 1:41 remaining and finished with 18 points to help the Chicago Sky beat the Golden State Valkyries 69-63. Skylar Diggins ad…
Kansas City — Sporting Kansas City defeated the visiting Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 Wednesday night, with Calvin Harris scoring and providing two assists and Dejan Joveljić netting a goal against his former team. The result …
Cincinnati, US — On Wednesday May 14, Lionel Messi scored twice and played a role in two other goals as Inter Miami overturned a deficit to defeat FC Cincinnati 5-3 in an MLS match. Messi opened the scoring in the 24th m…
MILWAUKEE — Jacob Misiorowski left Wednesday’s game with a right quadriceps cramp after seven innings, having struck out 10 and allowed four hits with no walks; he departed with a 1-0 lead. The San Diego Padres rallied l…
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — The Las Vegas Aces routed the Connecticut Sun 98-69 on Wednesday night as guard Chennedy Carter scored 27 points on 13-of-16 shooting. A'ja Wilson finished with 22 points and supplied a dominant third…
DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche rallied from a 3-0 deficit to defeat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Second Round on Wednesday night, sending the contest to overtime after Nathan MacKinnon tied…