Month: May 2024

Associated Press May 25, 2024, 01:17 AM ET Open Extended Reactions OAKLAND, Calif. — Jake Meyers hit a three-run homer to highlight Houston’s six-run fourth inning that backed Justin Verlander‘s winning start, and the Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 6-3 on Friday night. Verlander (3-2) struck out nine over six innings to increase his total
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ESPN News Services May 25, 2024, 12:04 AM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Patrick Bailey hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning, Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman saved San Francisco with a defensive gem and the Giants came back from another big deficit to beat the staggering New York Mets
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Associated Press May 24, 2024, 11:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with Rudy Gobert guarding him at the top of the key with 3 seconds left, posting his fifth triple-double of the playoffs to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 109-108 victory and a 2-0 lead over
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Associated Press May 24, 2024, 09:36 PM ET Open Extended Reactions DENVER — Philadelphia star Bryce Harper was ejected after striking out in the first inning of the Phillies’ game at the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. Harper struck out on a 0-2 curveball from Ty Blach, dropped his bat and threw his helmet. The
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Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNMay 24, 2024, 09:43 PM ET Open Extended Reactions After engaging in contract extension negotiations, the Sacramento Kings and coach Mike Brown remain with a gulf on a potential deal and have tabled talks, sources told ESPN on Friday. Brown has one guaranteed season left on his original four-year contract, and there has
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Rob Dawson, CorrespondentMay 24, 2024, 05:30 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Erik ten Hag has revealed he has already held talks with Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and will go on holiday the day after the FA Cup final. Ten Hag said assurances from Ratcliffe about his position were “not necessary” and insisted he
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Associated Press May 24, 2024, 07:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Richard Bland is hitting it so well he felt he struggled on the greens of Harbor Shores and still managed a 5-under 66 on Friday to set the target at the Senior PGA Championship in the Englishman’s senior major debut.
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Field Level Media May 24, 2024, 04:15 PM ET Open Extended Reactions First baseman Jose Abreu took a step toward returning to the Houston Astros when he was assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday. After Abreu’s disastrous start to the season, the Astros optioned the former American League MVP to the minor leagues May
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Associated Press May 24, 2024, 07:33 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Drew Pomeranz was in his Oklahoma City hotel room when his cellphone rang with his agent on the line. The San Francisco Giants were willing to bring the left-hander back to the major leagues after a three-year absence. “‘Make it happen
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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 24, 2024, 05:42 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Scott Arniel, who played for the previous incarnation of the franchise in the 1980s, was named the new head coach of the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. Although the Jets interviewed other candidates for their opening, it
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Anthony Gharib, ESPNMay 24, 2024, 06:38 PM ET Open Extended Reactions The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2004, and a new slogan is taking over the state. Editor’s Picks 2 Related The Timberwolves advanced to the round after defeating the Denver Nuggets in seven games. The series
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Associated Press May 24, 2024, 06:10 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHICAGO — The Baltimore Orioles will have to get by without another starting pitcher after placing Dean Kremer on the 15-day injured list Friday because of a strained right triceps. It’s another hit for Baltimore after veteran John Means was placed on the 15-day
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