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The Canadian PressRecovering from knee surgery, Finch will be on Timberwolves bench for series opener with Nuggets
DENVER (AP) — Chris Finch will be on the bench when the Minnesota Timberwolves open their second-round series at Denver Saturday despite having major knee surgery earlier this week. While Finch will be present, assistant coach Micah Nori will be the one roaming the Wolves' sideline, instructing the players and calling the timeouts. Finch used crutches to attend his pregame news conference, where he said he and his knee felt “pretty good, all things considered.” Finch had his ruptured right patel
Yahoo SportsBulls' Lonzo Ball picks up his $21.4 million option for 2024-25 season amid knee concerns
The Chicago Bulls have picked up a $21.4 million option for guard Lonzo Ball. Ball hasn't played since the 2021-22 season.
The Canadian PressJared Jones dazzles, Jack Suwinski provides walk-off single as Pirates edge Rockies 1-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pinch-hitter Jack Suwinski singled home Connor Joe with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. Joe led off the ninth against Nick Mears (0-3) with a single and eventually moved to third after walks to Jared Triolo and Oneil Cruz. Suwinski followed with a single to left as the Pirates snapped a five-game losing streak. Jared Jones, Colin Holderman and David Bednar (2-2) combined for a one-hitter as the
Yahoo SportsNo one was airing Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso's WNBA preseason debuts, so an X user livestreamed it
The quality was choppy, but it was better than what the WNBA had.
The Canadian PressPhillies' Trea Turner to miss at least six weeks with a left hamstring injury
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Trea Turner will miss at least six weeks with a left hamstring strain after being injured in the fourth inning of Philadelphia’s 4-3 win over the San Francisco Giants on Friday. The Phillies placed the two-time All-Star shortstop on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, but Turner said he’ll need more time. “I hate being hurt,” he said. Turner has started all 30 games this season, helping the Phillies (22-11) enter Saturday with the most wins in baseball. He is hitting .343 wi
The Canadian Press2-time batting champ Luis Arraez dealt from Marlins to Padres along with nearly $7.9M
OAKLAND, Calif. — San Diego acquired two-time batting champion Luis Arraez from the Miami Marlins along with nearly $7.9 million on Saturday in a deal for four players that left the Padres responsible only for the major league minimum salary. First baseman Nathan Martorella, outfielders Dillon Head and Jakob Marsee, and right-hander Woo-Suk Go were dealt to the Marlins for the second baseman, who won the 2022 AL batting title with Minnesota and the 2023 NL crown with the Marlins. Miami is paying
Yahoo SportsMavericks' Maxi Kleber reportedly out indefinitely with dislocated shoulder
Kleber suffered the injury during the Mavericks' series-clinching win Friday night over the Clippers.
The Canadian PressCubs hit three home runs and stifle late Brewers rally in series-tying 6-5 win
CHICAGO (AP) — Nico Hoerner hit his first career lead-off home run, Christopher Morel hit his third homer in as many games and Patrick Wisdom sent one into the stands as the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 on Saturday. Chicago tied its first divisional series of the year at one apiece in manager Craig Counsell’s first series against his former team. Brewers manager Pat Murphy also returned to the dugout after serving a two-game suspension for his role in a brawl with Tampa Bay on Tue
The Canadian PressPablo López strikes out 8 in 6 innings as Twins beat Red Sox 3-1 for 12th straight victory
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Pablo López struck out eight in six strong innings, Max Kepler homered and the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. The Twins have the longest winning streak in the majors this season. Minnesota's run matches the team's winning streak from the late 1980s, which is the second-longest in Twins history. The club record for consecutive wins in 15, from June 1991, which is the last season Minnesota won the Wor
The Canadian PressJordan Travis has pondered someday replacing Aaron Rodgers. Health is focus now for Jets rookie QB
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Jordan Travis still needs some time to recover from the horrific leg injury that once put his football career on hold. Patience is something Travis has perfected, especially in the past few months. The former Florida State star, who was taken by the New York Jets in the fifth round of the NFL draft last week, will spend his rookie season on a team with Aaron Rodgers as its starting quarterback. And he has considered the possibility he could someday end up replacing the
Yahoo SportsWWE announces Las Vegas to WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium in 2025
WWE announced on Saturday that WrestleMania 41 will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 19 and 20, 2025.
The Canadian PressRangers aware of Presidents' Trophy curse as they face Carolina Hurricanes in second round
The New York Rangers are well aware about the difficulties Presidents' Trophy winners have had in advancing in the Stanley Cup playoffs. They're just not thinking about that. Since the award was first given to team with the highest point total during the regular season in 1986, only eight of those teams won the championship. Chicago was the last to do it in 2013, and the 2015 Rangers are the only team since then to advance beyond the second round. “We don’t live under a rock," New York forward M
The Canadian PressHow an injury-hit Real Madrid rode Bellingham boom to Spanish league success
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — It wasn’t supposed to look this comfortable for Real Madrid — even for a team which is nearly always a strong contender to win the Spanish league. Not after Karim Benzema left for even bigger money in Saudi Arabia and injuries wiped out the heart of Madrid's defense. But Jude Bellingham took Spain by storm, Vinícius Júnior did what the super-talented Brazilian does, and Madrid’s backups rose to the challenge as Madrid clinched its record-extending 36th Spanish league titl
Yahoo SportsYankees' Aaron Judge gets ejected from a game for the first time in his career
Aaron Judge was ejected from a game for the first time in his career in Saturday's game between the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers.
The Canadian PressDefending Stanley Cup champion Knights and top-seed Stars set for a not-unexpected Game 7
DALLAS (AP) — There is one more game to go between the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights and the top-seeded Stars. That deciding Game 7 in Dallas on Sunday night will wrap up the first round in the Western Conference playoffs. “I feel like coming into this series, you probably would have expected this,” veteran Stars forward Tyler Seguin said. “And if you asked us ... down 2-0, if we’d take Game 7 at home, we’d say yeah. So it should be exciting." Dallas and Vegas have split wi
Yahoo SportsUFC 301 live results: Updates, highlights, odds, analysis as Alexandre Pantoja faces Steve Erceg
Follow the action right here on Yahoo Sports with our live blog where we'll be sharing all of the latest results and highlights throughout the entire card.
The Canadian PressAaron Judge tossed for 1st time, Rizzo hits 3-run homer as Yankees top Tigers 5-3
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge was ejected for the first time in his career in the seventh inning, Anthony Rizzo hit a three-run homer to cap a four-run third and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 5-3 on Saturday. Judge had two hits, including an RBI double to start New York’s rally in the third before getting ejected by plate umpire Ryan Blakney for arguing a called third strike. Judge thought a full count fastball by Tyler Holton was slightly outside and he was quickly tossed after loo
Yahoo SportsPhillies shortstop Trea Turner expected to miss at least six weeks with strained hamstring
Trea Turner is expected to miss the next six weeks with the Philadelphia Phillies. The shortstop strained his hamstring running the bases.
The Canadian PressYankees slugger Aaron Judge ejected for first time in his career
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was ejected for the first time in his career when he argued a called third strike by plate umpire Ryan Blakney in the seventh inning of Saturday’s game against the Detroit Tigers. With one out, Judge took a full count fastball from Tyler Holton that he thought was slightly outside. Blakney rang him up, Judge glanced back and was ejected. After starting to walk back to the dugout, Judge returned to argue the call and manager Aaron Boone continu
Yahoo SportsFormer NBA guard Darius Morris dies at 33
Former NBA guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33. He played for five teams during his four NBA seasons. Morris played college basketball at Michigan.
The Canadian PressHaaland nets 4 goals as Man City routs Wolves 5-1 to stay in control of Premier League title race
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Erling Haaland scored four goals — including a first-half hat trick — as Manchester City crushed Wolverhampton 5-1 to retain control of the Premier League title race on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s team needed to respond to first-place Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Bournemouth earlier in the day and did so emphatically with another big haul from Haaland. The Norway striker struck twice from the penalty spot in the first half, either side of a towering header, before adding a
The Canadian PressAdin Hill flashes old playoff form as Golden Knights beat Stars 2-0 to force Game 7
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Beginning with Tyler Seguin on a breakaway, the shots came in waves at Vegas goalie Adin Hill. He stopped Seguin at point blank, saved Evgenii Dadonov's rebound and then stopped Seguin again. This was the Hill of last year's Stanley Cup championship run, and because of him the Golden Knights kept alive their hopes of repeating by beating the Dallas Stars 2-0 on Friday night to force a Game 7. “You need to make big saves at big times in big games,” Hill said. “That's how you win
The Canadian PressReal Madrid wins its record-extending 36th Spanish league title after Barcelona loses at Girona
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid has won its record-extending 36th Spanish league title after securing an insurmountable 13-point lead over second-place Girona with four games remaining. Madrid reclaimed its domestic crown after beating Cadiz 3-0 earlier Saturday, and Barcelona then lost 4-2 at Girona. Only a victory by Barcelona would have stopped Madrid from celebrating. Madrid also has a chance to add to its unequaled 14 European Cups. Madrid hosts Bayern Munich in the Champions League on
The Canadian PressCanada Soccer increases membership fees starting in 2025 to help improve revenue
Financially challenged Canada Soccer took a step toward improving its bottom line Saturday, voting to increase its annual membership fee for players by $4 starting in 2025. Soccer players will pay a $13 fee, up from $9 in what Canada Soccer says is the first membership fee hike since 2017. Canada Soccer also has a new president-elect in Peter Augruso. The president and chair of Ontario Soccer ran unopposed after incumbent Charmaine Crooks announced before the vote that she would not seek re-elec
Yahoo SportsKentucky Derby 2024: Live updates, odds, post positions, horses, how to watch from the 150th Run for the Roses
The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby is set for just before 7 p.m. ET
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