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Giants’ Jordan Hicks stars in homecoming win over Astros

Mar 31, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; San Francisco Giants designated hitter Wilmer Flores (41) hits a RBI single against the Houston Astros in the second inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Jordan Hicks twirled six shutout innings, Wilmer Flores socked his third home run and the visiting San Francisco Giants defeated the Houston Astros 7-2 on Monday in the opener of a three-game interleague series. Hicks (1-0), a Houston native, retired 14 consecutive batters during one stretch. He allowed one hit, issued two walks and recorded six strikeouts in his season debut and first start since being moved to the bullpen last July. Hicks' first 20 appearances in 2024 came as a starter before a career-high innings total coupled with fatigue led to his switch to a relief role. After yielding two baserunners in the bottom of […]

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Angels’ bullpen impresses in win over Cardinals

Mar 31, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe (14) and relief pitcher Ryan Johnson (32) celebrate their victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Puetz-Imagn Images Mike Trout hit two sacrifice flies as the visiting Los Angeles Angels rallied past the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 in 10 innings on Monday. Kyren Paris went 1-for-2 with two walks, two runs, and an RBI for the Angels, who erased 2-0 and 3-1 deficits to win for the third time in four games. Angels starter Tyler Anderson allowed three runs on six hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out four. Relievers Reid Detmers, Ryan Zeferjahn, Garrett McDaniels, and Brock Burke combined for four shutout innings. Burke (1-0) earned the victory, and rookie Ryan Johnson earned his first career save. Lars […]

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‘It’s about the batter not the bat’: Torpedo bat designer defends design amid debate

<!--> For the MIT-educated physicist behind the torpedo bat, it's more about the talent of the players than their lumber at the plate.The torpedo model — a striking design in which wood is moved lower down the barrel after the label and shapes the end a little like a bowling pin — became the talk of major league baseball over the weekend.The New York Yankees hit a team-record nine homers that traveled a combined 3,695 feet on Saturday. Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger, Austin Wells, Anthony Volpe and Jazz Chisholm Jr. all went deep using a torpedo bat. New York's 15 homers through the first three games matched the 2006 Detroit Tigers for the most in major league history.Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz used a torpedo bat for a game for the first time on Monday night. He hit […]

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Is the NFL secretly planning a game in a new global destination?

The NFL has been aggressively expanding its presence beyond the United States, bringing American football to new audiences worldwide. With games already set for England, Spain, Germany, Ireland, and Brazil in 2025, and Australia in 2026, the league is now turning its attention to the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a possible location for a future regular-season game, though discussions remain in the exploratory phase.Jalen Hurts fights back tears during Brandon Graham's emotional retirement press conferenceWhy the UAE is on the NFL's radarDuring the recent NFL owners' meetings, Peter O'Reilly, the league's executive vice president of club business, international, and league events, confirmed that there is strong interest in bringing a game to the UAE. "The interest is high," O'Reilly stated, though he emphasized that no official plans have been finalized. The league has already conducted […]

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Notre Dame’s Olivia Miles entering transfer portal, forgoing WNBA Draft: Source

Notre Dame star guard Olivia Miles is entering the transfer portal and will forgo the 2025 WNBA Draft, a source with knowledge of Miles’ decision confirmed Monday.Miles, who has one year of eligibility remaining after sitting out last season with a knee injury, was widely considered a lock for the No. 2 pick in the draft behind UConn’s Paige Bueckers. She is allowed to enter the draft because she is 22 and has played four years in college.ESPN first reported the news of Miles’ decision. Notre Dame star guard Olivia Miles, a projected lottery pick, is entering the transfer portal and will forgo the 2025 WNBA Draft, a source with knowledge of Miles’ decision confirmed Monday. Details ⤵️https://t.co/CisuWnbBQE pic.twitter.com/8Zu5Sdprvl — The Athletic (@TheAthletic) April 1, 2025In Notre Dame’s loss to TCU in the Sweet 16 on Saturday, Miles hinted she could […]

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Notre Dame’s Olivia Miles entering transfer portal, forgoing WNBA Draft: Source

Notre Dame star guard Olivia Miles, a projected lottery pick, is entering the transfer portal and will forgo the 2025 WNBA Draft, a source with knowledge of Miles’ decision confirmed Monday.In Notre Dame’s loss to TCU in the Sweet 16 on Saturday, Miles hinted she could return to college hoops next season. She has one year of eligibility remaining.Advertisement“I am still thinking about what I want to do, but leaning towards the draft,” Miles said postgame. “But tomorrow, I might wake up and be like, ‘I want to come back.’ So, it just changes every day. I love college. I think I’ve outgrown it a little bit, though, so that makes my decision tougher to stay. It’s comfortable, a place where you have security.”The senior averaged a career-best and team second-best 15.4 points this season, behind Hannah Hidalgo. Her 5.8 […]

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Thunder thrash Bulls, set mark for nonconference wins

Mar 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) goes up for a basket as Chicago Bulls forward Zach Collins (12) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images Isaiah Joe led Oklahoma City with a season-high-tying 31 points as the Thunder beat the visiting Chicago Bulls 145-117 on Monday for their 10th win in a row. The Thunder are 28-1 against Eastern Conference opponents this season, setting a record for most out-of-conference wins in NBA history. The 2015-16 Golden State Warriors held the record with a 27-3 record. Oklahoma City (63-13) kept alive its chances of becoming the third team in NBA history to win 70 games in a season. The Thunder would need to win out to accomplish the feat. Oklahoma City is a win shy of tying […]

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Garrett Crochet agrees to unprecedented $170 million, 6-year deal with Red Sox

<!--> Ace left-hander Garrett Crochet has agreed to a record-breaking $170 million, six-year contract with the Boston Red Sox, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.The person spoke to The Associated Press on Monday night on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. ESPN was the first to report on the agreement.The contract kicks in next year, and Crochet can opt out after the 2030 season. It is the largest deal ever for a pitcher with four-plus years of major league service time.The 25-year-old Crochet was acquired by Boston in a trade with the Chicago White Sox during the winter meetings in December.ADVERTISEMENT -->He made his Red Sox debut on opening day, pitching five innings of two-run ball and departing with a no-decision in the team's 5-2 victory at Texas. He takes the mound again on […]

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Torpedo bats are making a lot of noise – but they’ve been quietly in MLB for a few years

Two days after the New York Yankees’ offensive outburst made torpedo bats the talk of baseball, Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz decided to try one for the first time in batting practice. By the end of the Reds’ 14-3 rout of the Texas Rangers on Monday night, the 23-year-old slugger had used it to go 4-5 with two home runs, a double and seven RBIs.Advertisement“I just wanted to know if it felt good,” he said, “and it definitely does.”But while the bats have only recently become a major storyline across the league, it turns out that experiments with the uniquely shaped bats that caused a national uproar over the weekend in the Bronx have actually been happening quietly across baseball — and for a long time.“It became viral,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Monday. “But it’s nothing new […]

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WTA roundup: Katie Volynets posts double bagel in Charleston

Aug 7, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Katie Volynets (USA) prepares to serve against Elise Mertens (BEL, not shown) in second round play at Sobeys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Katie Volynets needed less than an hour to complete a 6-0, 6-0 rout of Canadian qualifier Katherine Sebov on Monday in the first round of the Credit One Charleston (S.C.) Open. Volynets, a 23-year-old California native, put 87 percent of her first serves in play and won 81 percent of her first-serve points. She never faced a break point. Three other U.S. players earned victories on Monday. Robin Montgomery topped Bulgaria's Viktoriya Tomova 6-1, 6-3; Caroline Dolehide downed Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-4, 6-1; and Caty McNally rallied past Ukraine's Anhelina Kalinina 4-6, 6-1, 6-4. Also advancing were Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic, France's Varvara Gracheva and Russia's Veronika Kudermetova and Polina Kudermetova. […]

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