Warriors Rally For 2-0 Conference Finals Lead

The Golden State Warriors looked outmatched on two separate occasions in the first half on Friday night, but they came back to take a 2-0 series lead with a 126-117 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Steph Curry led the comeback with 32 points and eight rebounds, making six shots from three-point range. Kevon Looney added a career-high 21 points to go with 12 rebounds for a double-double. That helped the Warriors rally from an 18-point deficit, including a 14-point deficit at the break. Luka Doncic posted 42 points, including 18 in the first quarter, this after he had 20 in the first quarter of Game 1. The Mavs made 15 three-pointers in the first half, where Doncic had 24, but the Warriors outscored them, 25-13, in the third quarter to get back in to it. Looney had 11 points during the Warriors dominant third quarter, as the outscored the Mavs, 68-45, after halftime to get the win. Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals shifts to Dallas on Sunday night.

Oilers Come Back to Even Series; Hurricanes Go Up 2-0 on Rangers

The Edmonton Oilers came back in Game 2 and from a wild Game 1 loss, topping the Calgary Flames, 5-3, on Friday night to even the series at one-apiece. Zach Hyman scored the go-ahead goal of the shorthanded variety, doing so midway through the third period. Connor McDavid added a goal and an assist, becoming the fastest active player to reach 20 points in a single postseason with six goals and 14 assists over 14 games. He is the fastest to reach that mark since Mario Lemieux in 1992. Leon Draisaitl and Duncan Keith each had a goal and two assists, while Evan Bouchard also scored in the road win. Michael Stone, Brett Ritchie, and Tyler Toffoli all scored in the loss against Mike Smith, who made 37 saves. The Carolina Hurricanes went ahead 2-0 in their second round series with a 2-0 shutout of the New York Rangers on Friday night. Antti Raanta made 21 saves to get his first postseason shutout. Brendan Smith's shorthanded goal in the second period, putting his team ahead for good at home. Smith slammed home a feed from Sebastian Aho while the Rangers were on the power play, this after forcing a big turnover in the neutral zone. Aho added an empty netter with 1.8 seconds to play, securing the 2-0 series lead. The Hurricanes are now 6-0 at home this postseason, including Ian Cole's overtime winner giving them a Game 1 win. The Rangers will host Game 3 of the series a Madison Square Garden on Sunday.

Stars' Rick Bowness Steps Down as Head Coach

The Dallas Stars took their first round series to seven games but fell short, and that has led to head coach Rick Bowness stepping down from his position. This news comes after he spent three seasons with the team. The 67-year-old had his two-year contract expire after this season. The Stars fell short against the Calgary Flames in seven games, going in as a Wild Card team. Bowness went 89-62-25 after taking over for Jim Montgomery, which he did on an interim basis in December 2019. The Stars did not make the playoffs last season, but went to overtime in Game 7 this year in a 3-2 loss to the Flames. Bowness was the 24th coach in franchise history, and his .577 points percentage is the fifth-highest in team history. His 2,562 games as an assistant or head coach are the most in NHL history, and as a head coach, he sits at 211-351-76 over 638 contests.

Padres Outlast Giants in Extras; Vargas Hits Three HRs in D-backs Win

The San Diego Padres blew multiple leads on the road Friday night, but they still came through in the 10th inning for an 8-7 win over the San Francisco Giants. Manny Machado hit the tiebreaking RBI double in the 10th, while Jurickson Profar added an RBI single, which ended up being the difference. Jake Cronenworth went deep in this while, while Wil Myers contributed a two-run double. The Padres blew leads of 4-1 and 6-4, but Machado stayed hot to help them survive with three hits, moving his batting average to .359. Darin Ruf homered twice, but the Giants have now dropped four of their past six games. They nearly dropped this one in nine innings, but Wilmer Flores' two-run single forced the game in to extras. Staying in the NL West, Josh Rojas had a big Friday by going deep three times to power the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Chicago Cubs, 10-6, at Wrigley Field. Rojas' home runs were his first three homers of the season. The Diamondbacks had seven home runs on the day, as the two teams combined for 11 long balls on a windy day. David Peralta went deep twice, while Alek Thomas and Christian Walker both left the ballpark. The D-backs have now won consecutive games since snapping a six-game losing streak. The three-home run game was the first of the career for Rojas. This makes it two straight days that MLB saw a three home run hitter, as Trevor Story did it for the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night. Other key scores saw Trevor Story stay hot with a grand slam in the Boston Red Sox's 7-3 win over the Seattle Mariners. Julio Urias threw five shutout innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers won their sixth straight, 4-1, against the Philadelphia Phillies. Rougned Odor's homer in the 13th inning gave the Baltimore Orioles an 8-6 walk off win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Hyun Jin Ryu got his first win of the season as the Toronto Blue Jays edged the Cincinnati Reds, 2-1. Kyle Garlick and Jose Miranda each drove home two runs to send the Minnesota Twins past the Kansas City Royals, 6-4. Eric Lauer went seven shutout innings as the Milwaukee Brewers blanked the Washington Nationals, 7-0.  Martin Perez got his first shutout since 2014 as the Texas Rangers topped the Houston Astros, 3-0. And Seth Brown's two-run homer powered the Oakland Athletics past the Los Angeles Angels, 4-2.

Nationals' Carter Kieboom to Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Washington Nationals infielder Carter Kieboom is set to undergo Tommy John Surgery, which will put an end to his 2022 season. The news comes after he was placed on the injured list last March due to an elbow injury. The former top prospect will have the surgery on May 27th, as he has been dealing with a strained flexor mass and sprained ulnar collateral  ligament in his throwing elbow. The 24-year-old hit .207 with a .301 on-base percentage, six home runs, and 20 RBIs over 62 games last season. The Nats split him between third base and shortstop, as they continue to find where he fits during their current rebuild.

Celtics Roll to Even Eastern Conference Finals

The Boston Celtics got a little bit more healthy for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals and evened the series at one-apiece with a 127-102 rout of the Miami Heat on Thursday. Jayson Tatum led the way with 27 points, while Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown added 24 apiece. The team welcomed Smart and Al Horford back after they both missed the Game 1 loss on Tuesday. Smart fell one rebound shy of a triple-double with 12 assists and nine rebounds. Grant Williams had 19 points of his own, helping the Celtics pull away with a 17-0 run in the first quarter. Jimmy Butler posted 29 points over 32 minutes in the first home loss of the playoffs for the Heat. Horford and Payton Pritchard were in double figures with 10 points apiece. The Celtics will host Game 3 of the series on Saturday night.

Lightning Stun Panthers With Late Goal; Blues Tie Series With Avs

The Tampa Bay Lightning shocked the Florida Panthers with a second straight road victory in the second round on Thursday night, taking a 2-0 series led with a 2-1 victory. Ross Colton came up huge by scoring a late goal with just 3.8 seconds remaining. The two-time defending champs have now won four straight games since falling behind, 3-2, in the first round against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Lightning are looking to become the first three-peat Stanley Cup Champions since the New York Islanders won four in a row in the 1980's. The Panthers will now have to win four of the final five games to move on to the Eastern Conference Finals. Eetu Luostarinen scored the lone goal for the Panthers, who were 0-for-4 on the power play and are now 0-for-25 in the postseason. The St. Louis Blues are heavy underdogs in their second round series, but they came back on the road for a 4-1 Game 2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. David Perron scored twice on the night, as the Blues evened the series at one-apiece. Jordan Binnington made 30 saves, helping them overcome the overtime loss in Game 1. Jordan Kyrou added a goal, while Brandon Saad's empty netter sealted the win. Binnington had to make 51 saves in a loss on Monday, and has been sharp this postseason. Gabriel Landeskog scored on the power play in the third period, but they fell short for their first loss of this postseason. Darcy Kuemper made 28 saves in the loss, and they will move to St. Louis for Game 3 on Saturday night.

Predators Give Coach John Hynes Extension

The Nashville Predators may have been swept in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but that did not stop them from extending head coach John Hynes on Thursday. The team extended him and two assistant coaches through the 2023-2024 season. Hynes was hired in January 2020, taking over for Peter Laviolette as the third coach in franchise history. He has won just three playoff games with the Preds, who have not won a playoff series since the 2018 first round. The Colorado Avalanche swept away the Predators on May 9th, as Nashville went just 1-8 in their final nine games. Despite that, they had a successful season, including Juuse Saros being a Vezina Trophy finalist with 38 of the team's 45 wins this season.

Alonso Walks Mets Off Against Cardinals; Story Smacks 3 HRs in Comeback

Thursday started off rough with the New York Mets getting the news regarding Max Scherzer, but it ended up with a walk-off victory, 7-6, over the St. Louis Cardinals. Pete Alonso went deep to give the Mets a big home win, which brought high hopes despite Scherzer joining Jacob deGrom on the injured list. The Mets lead the NL East at 26-14, which is tied for the fourth best start through 40 games in franchise history. Jeff McNeil drove home three runs, including a tiebreaking two-run single. Paul Goldschmid had four RBIs, including a homer off of Chris Bassitt in the third inning. New York now takes off for a six-game road trip, including against the Colorado Rockies this weekend. The Boston Red Sox rallied from a four-run deficit behind the power of Trevor Story for a 12-6 win over the Seattle Mariners. Story had a much-needed breakout game with his new team, smacking three home runs to go with seven RBIs. The shortstop turned second baseman had four hits on the night, including a pair of two-run shots and a three-run bomb. He is in his first season of a six-year, $140 million contract with the BoSox. Through 32 games coming in to play, he had just two home runs. Tanner Houck earned his third win after throwing four scoreless innings of relief. Dylan Moore had a three-run shot in the loss for the Mariners, as rookie George Kirby suffered his first defeat. Other key scores saw Anthony Santander's walk-off three-run shot help the Baltimore Orioles slow down the New York Yankees, 9-6. Yu Darvish threw seven shutout innings as the San Diego Padres blanked the Philadelphia Phillies, 2-0. Framber Valdez struck out seven over seven innings in the Houston Astros' 5-1 win over the Texas Rangers. And Luis Robert went deep with four RBIs to power the Chicago White Sox over the Kansas City Royals, 7-4.

Mets' Max Scherzer Out 6-8 Weeks

The New York Mets have a lot going right early this season, but it could be better, especially after starting pitcher Max Scherzer was ruled out six to eight weeks on Thursday. The team made the move after the right-hander was diagnosed with a "moderate to high grade" oblique strain. The injury occurred during Wednesday's start against the St. Louis Cardinals. Scherzer pulled himself from the game after feeling discomfort in his left side while pitching to Albert Pujols in the sixth inning. The three-time Cy Young winner threw 61 of his 87 pitches for strikes before exiting. He did get the win, improving to 5-1 with a 2.54 ERA this season, his first of a three-year, $130 million contract with the Mets that was signed last off-season.

Ohio State Gives Head Coach Ryan Day Two-Year Extension

The Ohio State Buckeyes moved head coach Ryan Day up the rankings in terms of pay in the Big Ten Conference, giving him a two-year contract extension on Thursday. Day is now locked with the program through the 2028 season, and will be paid $9.5 million per season. The base salary is set at $2 million per season, and his new pay will start July 1st. His total contract now sits at seven years and $66.5 million, which was originally signed on December 4th, 2018. The Buckeyes coach has compiled a 34-4 record since taking over, including a 23-1 mark against Big Ten opponents.  He is now tied with Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker as the highest-paid coach in the Big Ten by annual salary.

Punter Sam Koch Retires From Football

Longtime Baltimore Ravens punter Sam Kock announced his retirement from the National Football League on Thursday. The 39-year-old will remain with the team as a special teams consultant and help mentor Penn State punter Jordan Stout. Baltmore drafted Stout in the fourth round just 19 day sago. Koch played 16 NFL season and was the Ravens' longest-tenured player before this news. He appeared in a team-record 256 career games with them, 27 more than any other Ravens player. The former 203rd overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft made the Pro Bowl once in the 2015 season.

Warriors Rout Mavericks to Kick Off Conference Finals

The Golden State Warriors are looking primed and ready to return to the NBA Finals this summer, cruising past the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, 112-87. Steph Curry had 21 points and 12 rebounds for the Warriors, who had all five starters finish in double figures. Andrew Wiggins chipped in 19 points, making six of his first eight shots and was 8-of-17 from the floor on the night. Other starters saw Klay Thompson score all 15 of his points after halftime, while Kevon Looney had 10 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Luka Doncic had 20 points, but was just 3-for-10 from three-point range and 6-for-18 from the floor. Jalen Brunson added just 14 points, and missed all five of his three-point attempts. Golden State hosts Game 2 of the series on Friday night.

NBA All Rookie Teams Announced

Scottie Barnes (Raptors) Cade Cunningham (Pistons) Franz Wagner (Magic) Evan Mobley (Cavaliers) Jalen Green (Rockets)

Ayo Dosunmu (Bulls) Chris Duarte (Pacers) Josh Giddey (Thunder) Bones Hyland (Nuggets) Herbert Jones (Pelicans

Flames Take Wild Game 1 Over Oilers; Cole, 'Canes Get OT Win Over Rangers

The Battle of Alberta will be wild all the way through, with plenty of goals, and Game 1 had a lot of it as the Calgary Flames topped the Edmonton Oilers, 9-6. Matthew Tkachuk recorded a hat trick, the first of his playoff career, as the two teams combined for 15 goals. Blake Coleman added two goals, while Rasmus Andersson and Andrew Mangiapane each had a goal and two assists. Jacob Markstrom somehow lasted the entire game, making 22 saves. Zach Hyman scored twice for the Oilers, who erased deficits of 3-1 and 6-2 to keep things close. Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists for his fourth straight multi-point game. Leon Draisaitl added a goal and two assists, while Kailer Yamamoto and Evan Bouchard also scored. Mike Smith was pulled by the Oilers after just 10 shots, where he gave up three gaols. Mikko Koskinen took over and had 32 saves in the loss. Game 2 of the series is back in Calgary on Friday night. The Carolina Hurricanes kicked off their second round series on Wednesday night with a thrilling 2-1 overtime win over the New York Rangers at home. Ian Cole found the back of the net at 3:12 of overtime, beating Rangers star goalie Igor Shesterkin. Sebastian Aho forced overtime with a goal late in the third period, preventing a shutout and a 1-0 series deficit. The Hurricanes beat out the Rangers in the Metropolitan Division to secure home ice advantage. Antti Raanta made 27 saves for Carolina, while Shesterkin finished with 24 stops. Filip Chytil was the only one to find the back of the net for the Rangers, doing so in the first period. Rangers coach Gerard Gallant stated after the game that he felt it was his team's best looking game of the season, despite the loss. Carolina hosts Game 2 of the series on Friday night.

Mets Lose Scherzer, Rout Cardinals at Home

The New York Mets had a tremendous Wednesday night on paper at Citi Field, blowing past the St. Louis Cardinals, 11-4, for their 25th win of the season. Although, that victory came at a cost, as they lost starting pitcher Max Scherzer with discomfort in his left side. Scherzer reportedly pulled himself from the game, doing so with two outs in the sixth inning. The three-time Cy Young Award winner had a 1-1 count on Albert Pujols when he left, and will have an MRI on Thursday. Pete Alonso went deep and drove home four runs, as the Mets moved to 13-1 following a loss this season. Jeff McNeil added a two-run single to break a tie, while Dominic Smith and Luis Gillorme added key RBIs of their own. Mets batters were hit by pitches three times in this one, increasing their major league lead to 28. Mark Canha came around to score three times, while Brandon Nimmo had an RBI triple and RBI single in the win. Other key scores saw Keston Hiura smack a walk-off home run in his return to the majors as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Atlanta Braves, 7-6, in 11 innings. Gerrit Cole went seven innings and moved to 4-0 as the New York Yankees held off the Baltimore Orioles, 3-2. Nick Pivetta went the distance and gave up just two hits to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Houston Astros, 5-1. Carlos Correa had two hits in his return from the IL as the Minnesota Twins blew past the Oakland Athletics, 14-4. The Texas Rangers blew a lead in the ninth, but Nathaniel Lowe's walk-off blast in the 10th gave them a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Ty France went deep to power the Seattle Mariners over the Toronto Blue Jays, 5-1. Isaac Paredes homered twice as the Tampa Bay Rays got a 6-1 rout of the Detroit Tigers. Zack Wheeler struck out nine over seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies shut out the San Diego Padres, 3-0. Justin Turner's three-run shot gave the Los Angeles Dodgers a four-game sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 5-3 home win. And C.J. Cron's two-run shot in the eighth sent the Colorado Rockies past the San Francisco Giants, 5-3.

Twins' Chris Paddack Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

The Minnesota Twins had unfortunate news regarding a recently-acquired starting pitcher, as Chris Paddack underwent Tommy John Surgery and is done for the 2022 season. The team announced this news on Wednesday, this after placing him on the 10-day injured list earlier this month with right elbow inflammation. This is the second time in his career that he has undergone the procedure, also getting it in 2016 while in the San Diego Padres minor league system. The Twins acquired Paddack from the Padres in April. Over five starts with the Twins, he went 1-2 with a 4.03 ERA, two walks, and 20 strikeouts over 22.1 innings.

Dodgers DFA Shane Greene

The Los Angeles Dodgers could be moving on from veteran relief pitcher Shane Greene, designating him for assignment on Wednesday. The team made this move to make room on the roster for veteran David Price to be activated off the COVID-19 injured list. Greene made nine appearances for the Dodgers last season, and then signed a new deal with them in Spring Training. He was cut by the Atlanta Braves last season, posting a 7.23 ERA over 23.2 innings with them. The reliever had recorded a sub-3.00 ERA each of the previous four seasons. The 33-year-old had made just one appearance for the Dodgers this season, throwing two scoreless innings on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Royals' Perez, Brewers' Adames, Rockies' Senzatela Placed on IL

The Kansas City Royals placed catcher Salvador Perez on the injured list Wednesday afternoon with a thumb sprain. The injury occurred during a game Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox. The team placed him on the 10-day IL, and expect to be without the All-Star for two weeks. The catcher says he suffered the injury while swinging through a pitch in his first at-bat. Perez did not leave the game until the seventh inning, when he was having trouble gripping the bat. The 32-year-old is a seven-time All-Star, but is batting just .206 with six home runs and 16 RBIs over 34 games this season. Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames also landed on the injured list Wednesday with what is being called a high left ankle sprain. The move is retroactive to Monday, and allowed the team to call Keston Hiura back to the major league roster. Adames is tied with Hunter Renfroe for the team lead with nine home runs. The injury occurred during Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins due to a hard slide in the second inning. So far this season, the shortstop is hitting just .208, but has driven home 24 runs. And the Colorado Rockies placed starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela with a lower back strain. Senzatela left Monday's game against the San Francisco Giants after just two innings. The right-hander reportedly experienced some discomfort during his pregame warmups. Over seven starts this season, he has posted a 4.55 ERA with just 11 strikeouts. The Rockies showed faith in the pitcher recently, giving him a five-year contract extension last September.

Eagles Agree to Deal With Former Giant Bradberry

The Philadelphia Eagles are keeping cornerback James Bradberry in the NFC East Division, giving him a one-year contract on Wednesday. The cornerback will make $7.5 million, with $7.25 million guaranteed.  There is another $2.5 million possible in incentives, which would bring the contract to an even $10 million. This news comes after the Giants released him on May 9th due to them failing to find a trade partner for him. Bradberry is set to have a starting role opposite of Darius Slay. He spent the first four seasons with the Carolina Panthers before signing with the Giants in 2020. The cornerback has started 91 of the 92 career games over his six NFL seasons.

Butler, Heat Strike First Against Celtics

The Miami Heat took the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night, striking first with a 118-107 victory over the Boston Celtics. Jimmy Butler went off for 41 points, 27 of which came in the second half. Tyler Herro added 18 points, while Gabe Vincent had 17 of his own. The Heat outscored the Celtics, 39-14, in the third quarter, including a 22-2 run to start the quarter. Butler had 17 points alone in that quarter, as the Celtics were just 2-for-15 from the floor in those 12 minutes. Game 2 of the series is back in Miami on Thursday night.

Orlando Magic Win NBA Draft Lottery

The Orlando Magic won the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, solidifying that they will have the top overall pick in June's NBA Draft. It is the fourth time in franchise history that the Magic will get the top pick, as they had a 14% chance of getting it. The Houston Rockets and Detroit Pistons had the same odds of the top pick coming in to play. It'll be their first top pick since taking Dwight Howard in 2004. They also had it in 1992 and 1993, taking Shaquille O'Neal and Chris Webber respectively. The rest of the top five includes the Thunder, Rockets, Kings, and Pistons.

Avalanche Take Game 1 in OT; Lightning Get Road Win

The Colorado Avalanche blew a third period lead, and then went on to give their home crowd a thrilling Game 1 victory on Tuesday night, 3-2, over the St. Louis Blues. Josh Manson scored his first career playoff goal just 8:02 in to the extra period. The win gives the Avs a 1-0 series lead in a second round matchup that they are favored to win. Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves in his return from an eye injury suffered in the first round. Valeri Nichushkin and Samuel Girard also scored for the Avs, who had a week break after sweeping the Nashville Predators in the first round. They outshot the Blues, 54-25, on the night, including 13-0 in overtime. Ryan O'Rielly scored for the Blues, before Jordan Kyrou tied things up in the third. Jordan Binnington had 51 saves, becoming the fourth Blues goalie with that many in a playoff game. The Tampa Bay Lightning struck first against their in-state rivals, getting a road win in Game 1, 4-1, over the Florida Panthers on Tuesday. Pierre-Edouard Bellemare scored the go-ahead goal in the third period. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 34 saves for a Lightning team that topped the Toronto Maple Leafs in seven games in the first round. The two-time defending champs have now won three straight games after falling behind, 3-2, in the first round. Nikita Kucherov and Corey Perry each had a goal and an assist, while Ross Colton found the back of the net as well. Anthony Duclair had the lone goal for the Panthers, who got 32 saves from Sergei Bobrovsky. The Panthers will host Game 2 of the series on Thursday.

Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner Victim of Carjacking

Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitchell Marner was a victim of a carjacking in Toronto, according to reports on Tuesday. The incident reportedly took place at 7:45pm on Monday, and the suspects took a black Range Rover from him at gunpoint. Marner will have no additional comment on the matter as police continue to investigate. The star did not speak during exit interview day for the team on Tuesday, but his teammates said he is doing well. Marner grew up in Toronto, and most recently had a career-high 97 points this past season. He added two goals and six assists in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but the Leafs were eliminated in Game 7 by the Tampa Bay Lightning last Saturday.

Astros Have Historic Inning in Rout of Red Sox

The Houston Astros bounced back at Fenway Park on Tuesday night in a big way, blowing out the struggling Boston Red Sox, 13-4. The Astros became the seventh team in baseball history to hit five home runs in a single inning. It was the first time in franchise history that they reached that feat, scoring nine times in the second inning. Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker, Jeremy Pena, Michael Brantley, and Yuli Gurriel all left the park in that inning. Tucker went deep twice on the night, including a grand slam in the fourth. The Astros have now won 13 of their past 15 games overall, moving past the Los Angeles Angels atop the AL West. Other key score saw the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets split their doubleheader at Citi Field, including Edwin Diaz continuing to dominate as Mets closer. The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Arizona Diamondbacks in their doubleheader, outscoring them, 19-9, in the two games combined. Mike Clevinger got his first win as the San Diego Padres blanked the Philadelphia Phillies, 3-0. Marcell Ozuna went deep in the Atlanta Braves' 3-0 shutout of the Milwaukee Brewers. Aaron Judge homered twice, as the New York Yankees earned their 27th win, 5-4, over the Baltimore Orioles. Kevin Kiermaier, Brett Phillips, and Randy Arozarena all went deep in the Tampa Bay Rays' 8-1 rout of the Detroit Tigers. Jose Berrios threw seven shutout innings to lead the Toronto Blue Jays over the Seattle Mariners, 3-0. Tommy La Stella had a 464-foot long ball to power the San Francisco Giants past the Colorado Rockies, 10-7. The Texas Rangers scored seven times in the eighth inning as they doubled up the Los Angeles Angels, 10-5. And the Oakland Athletics got the tiebreaking double from Seth Brown to beat the Minnesota Twins, 5-2.

Matt Harvey Suspended 60 Game By MLB

Veteran starting pitcher Matt Harvey was suspended 60 games by Major League Baseball on Tuesday for distributing oxycodone. This act violates the league's drug program, as oxycodone is a "drug of abuse." The 33-year-old is currently on a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles. His suspension is retroactive to April 29th, and minor league games will count toward the punishment. This comes from the February trial of former Los Angeles Angels communications director Eric Kay, who faces a 20-year prison sentence in relation to the death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Harvey, C.J. Cron, Cam Bedrosian, Mike Morin, and Blake Parker all admitted during the trial of receiving illegal opioids from Kay. Harvey was once a Cy Young finalist for the New York Mets, but Tommy John Surgery has gotten the best of him since then. Since the 2015 World Series appearance with the Mets, he has posted a 5.92 ERA over 539.1 innings.

Astros' Odorizzi, Cubs' Heyward to IL

The Houston Astros had the frightening site of starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi getting carted off the field on Monday, but the injury is not too severe, as he was placed on the injured list with lower leg discomfort. The team placed him on the 15-day IL, this after he underwent an MRI on Tuesday. They will provide an update on that MRI when available. Odorizzi fell while running to cover first base in the fifth inning of Monday's 6-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox. The starter entered the game with a 15.2 inning shutout streak, and is 3-2 with a 3.13 ERA this season. The Chicago Cubs sent outfielder Jason Heyward to the injured list on Tuesday, but did not have an injury designation for him. Manager David Ross confirmed that Heyward is doing "OK." No designation has normally meant that there is a positive test for COVID-19. Ross revealed that Heyward has dealt with body aches and hydration issues. The five-time Gold Glove winner is batting .208 with four RBIs over 27 games this season.

Colts Give Phillip Lindsay One-Year Deal

The Indianapolis Colts are giving free agent running back Phillip Lindsay a one-year contract, according to his agent on Tuesday. Lindsay started last season with the Houston Texans, but averaged just 2.6 yards per carry over 50 attempts. He was released in November, and then joined the Miami Dolphins.  His numbers barely went up to 3.1 yards per carry over 30 attempts. He had 249 rushing yards with one touchdown, while catching four passes for 45 yards and a score combined last year. HIs first two NFL seasons was his best, being with the Denver Broncos, where he ran for over 1,000 yards per season.

Running Back Tarik Cohen Tears Achilles Tendon

Former Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon during a training session on Tuesday. This session was being livestreamed on his Instagram account, and he could be seen grabbing the back of his leg after going down. Cohen is currently a free agent, this after appearing in three games for the Bears in 2021 due to tearing knee ligaments. The former 2017 fourth-round draft pick was a former All-Pro punt returner in 2018, leading the NFL with 33 run-backs for 411 yards.

Yankees Use Long Ball to Win Again

The New York Yankees added to their torrid start and AL East lead on Monday night, taking care of the Baltimore Orioles, 6-2, on the road. Jose Trevino had a three-run shot, becoming the first catcher to homer for the Yankees this season. Josh Donaldson and Anthony Rizzo added back-to-back home runs in the ninth. New York has now won 19 of their past 22 games, and sit at 26-9 this season. Their 26-9 start only trails the 1939 and 1928 teams that were both 28-7 through 35 games. Luis Severino allowed just one hit over six innings in the win. Anthony Santander went deep twice in the loss, which was good for two of the team's three hits. Other key scores saw Chris Taylor get a key two-run shot as the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5-4. Bo Bichette and Matt Chapman both went deep in the Toronto Blue Jays' 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners. Trevor Story and Xander Bogaerts played long ball to power the Boston Red Sox over the Houston Astros, 6-3. Luis Robert's two-run blast gave the Chicago White Sox a 5-3 10-inning victory over the Kansas City Royals. Gary Sanchez went yard in the Minnesota Twins' 3-1 road win against the Oakland Athletics. The Texas Rangers rallied from a 3-0 deficit to top the Los Angeles Angels, 7-4. And Freddy Peralta threw seven shutout innings as the Milwaukee Brewers blanked the Atlanta Braves, 1-0.

Gerardo Parra Announces Retirement as Player, Becomes Coach

The Washington Nationals officially lost a player on Monday, but gained an assistant coach, as outfielder Gerardo Parra announced his retirement as a player. The news comes after 12 major league seasons as a player, but he will now become a special assistant to general manager Mike Rizzo. Parra helped the Nationals win the Word Series in 2019, and became a fan favorite with his "Baby Shark" walk up song. He ended up hitting .237 with 90 home runs and 532 RBIs with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Milwaukee Brewers, Colorado Rockies, San Francisco Giants, and Washington Nationals.

Guardians Acquire Yohan Ramirez From Mariners

The Cleveland Guardians got help for their bullpen on Monday, acquiring right-handed pitcher Yohan Ramirez from the Seattle Mariners. The 27-year-old mad seven appearances for the Mariners this season. Over that time, he went 1-0 with a 7.56 ERA before getting designated for assignment on May 13th. He pitched four games for Triple-A Tacoma, and was immediately optioned to Triple-A Columbus for the Guardians. The Guardians did move reliever James Karinchak to the 60-day injured list to make room on the roster. The Mariners will receive cash or a player to be named later to complete this deal.

Rays' Lowe, Diamondbacks' Ahmed Land on Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to place second baseman Brandon Lowe on the 10-day injured list as he deals with a lower back issue. Lowe is expected to undergo further testing to determine the extent of the injury. He's hitting just .212 with a .293 on-base percentage, through 32 games. This comes one season after he hit 39 home runs last season, finishing 10th in the AL MVP voting. The Arizona Diamondbacks are also placing infield Nick Ahmed on the injured list for an undisclosed reason. Manager Torey Lovullo shot down recent reports that it was a shoulder issue, stating that Ahmed's shoulder is "feeling fine." This injured list stint could be COVID-19 related, since they are being so secretive about it. Geraldo Pedromo is expected to see a boost in playing time with this move. Over 17 games this season, Ahmed has three home runs and seven RBIs.

Tigers Send Austin Meadows, Victor Reyes to IL

The Detroit Tigers are lucky to have solid depth at the outfield position, as they had to place outfielders Austin Meadows and Victor Reyes on the injured list on Monday. Meadows was placed on the IL while dealing with vertigo, while Reyes is out with a quad strain. Reyes just came back from injury on Sunday, but was pulled after coming up limping while running the bases after hitting a double. The team called up starting pitcher Alex Faedo and outfielder Daz Cameron in ensuing moves. Meadows was also pulled from Sunday's game after the first inning due to the illness. The former Tampa Bay Rays left-handed hitter is hitting .267 over 28 games this season Reyes has hit .292 over 11 games this year, as this is his second stint on the IL.

Golden Knights Fire Coach Pete DeBoer

The Las Vegas Golden Knights are not use to not being in the Stanley Cup Playoff picture since their existence, to the point that head coach Peter DeBoer was fired on Monday.  The news comes after the Golden Knight missed the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. DeBoer was the second coach in Golden Knights history, hired in the 2019-2020 season. He took over for Gerard Gallant, who was fired after two seasons with them. Their now former coach went 98-50-12 over three seasons, leading them to the Conference Finals in 2020. The injury bug got the best of the Knights, who were left out despite a 43-31-8 record, good for 94 points. Vegas made the Stanley Cup Final in their first season back in 2018, and hadn't missed the postseason before this year.

Islanders Name Lane Lambert New Head Coach

The New York Islanders have found their replacement for Barry Trotz, giving Lane Lambert their head coaching gig on Monday. It is the first head coaching job for the longtime assistant, this after the Isles fired Trotz last week. Trotz lost his job with one year left on his contract after the team missed the playoffs for the first time in four seasons. The 57-year-old Lambert worked on Trotz's staff over the past 11 years with the Nashville Predators, Washington Capitals, and the Islanders. He does have one Stanley Cup ring as an assistant back in 2018. Lambert claimed that he has spoken to Trotz twice in the past week and has his blessing to take over.

Cavs' Rajon Rondo Accused of Threatening With Gun

Cleveland Cavaliers veteran guard Rajon Rondo has been accused of threatening a woman with a gun at her house last week. The woman filed for an emergency protective order against him on Friday in Louisville, Kentucky. She alleged that Rondo and a child were playing video games Wednesday when she asked the child to do laundry. Rondo reacted angrily, ripping the game console from the wall and smashing several items in the house. She went on to say that Rondo stated "you're dead" to her, left the house, and returned with a gun, demanding to see the child. The guard allegedly yelled at both the kids for being afraid of him while still holding the gun at her as they moved outside. Rondo must stay at least 500 feat from the woman and children, and must temporarily surrender any firearms. The four-time All-Star played in 21 games for the Cavs after getting dealt from the Los Angeles Lakers, posting 6.2 points and 4.9 assists.

Packers Giving Jaire Alexander Four-Year Extension

The Green Bay Packers are locking in cornerback Jaire Alexander, doing so on Monday with a four-year contract extension. The Packers gave him a deal worth $84 million, with $30 million of a signing bonus. The deal will pay Alexander an average of $21 million per season. Alexander was set to play on his fifth year option, which would have paid him $13.294 million. The former 18th overall pick in 2018 was on the All-rookie team in 2018, and then a Pro Bowl alternate in 2019. His first Pro Bowl appearances came in 2020, when he also earned second-team All-Pro honors. He led the Packers in breakups in each of his first three seasons, and only James Bradberry, Stephon Gilmore, and Janoris Jenkins had more from 2018 to 2020.

Falcons Add Gernoimo Allison on One-Year Deal

The Atlanta Falcons are still reshaping their wide receiver group for the 2022 season, and that will now include veteran Geronimo Allison, who got a one-year deal on Monday. The deal coms after he had a tryout during rookie minicamp this past weekend. He is mostly known for his time with the Green Bay Packers, where he had 89 catches for 1,045 yards and six touchdowns over four seasons. Allison signed with the Detroit Lions in 2020, but opted out of the season due to COVID-19 concerns. He returned in 2021, but only appeared in three games and didn't record a catch.

Celtics, Mavericks Roll in Game 7 Victories

The Boston Celtics pulled away on their home floor in Game 7 on Sunday and are on their way to the Eastern Conference Finals following a 109-81 rout of the Milwaukee Bucks. Grant Williams stepped up with 27 points, including seven makes from three-point range. The Celtics set a Game 7 record with 22 makes from beyond the arc as a team. They outscored the Bucks, 61-38, in the second half, and had a 54-point advantage on three-point shots. The Bucks fell to 3-9 in Game 7's in franchise history, while the Celtics are 25-9. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points, 20 rebounds, and nine assists, but was just 3-of-11 in the paint in the second half. Jrue Holiday added 21 points and eight assists, while Brook Lopez had 15 points and 10 rebounds, but the defending champs saw their season come to an end. Their Eastern Conference Finals series with the Miami Heat kicks off Tuesday night. The other half of last season's NBA Finals was also eliminated on Sunday night, as the Dallas Mavericks crushed the Phoenix Suns, 123-90, on the road in Game 7. Luka Doncic posted 35 points, while Spencer Dinwiddie added 30.  The Mavericks advanced to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2011, when they won the NBA Title.  Dallas held the Suns to just 27 points in the first half and held a 30-point lead at halftime. Doncic tied the Suns first half total with 27 points of his own and combined with Dinwiddie for 54 points before the break. The Mavericks led by as many as 46 points, shocking the defending Western Conference Champs. They will visit the Golden State Warriors for Game 1 of the Conference Finals on Wednesday.

Rangers, Flames Earn Game 7 Wins in OT

​The New York Rangers completed their comeback on the Pittsburgh Penguins, moving on to the second round with a 4-3 overtime win in Game 7 on Sunday. Artemi Panarin scored the game-winning goal on the power play 4:46 in to the overtime period, as his team came back from a 3-1 series deficit. Mika Zibanejad had a goal and two assists, while Chris Kreider and K'Andre Miller also scored in the win. Igor Shesterkin made 42 saves for the Rangers, who are the first team to record three straight comeback wins in elimination games. Evan Rodrigues had a goal and an assist, while Jake Guentzel and Danton Heinen found the back of the net for the Pens. Pittsburgh falls short in the first round for a fourth straight year, despite getting Tristan Jarry and Sidney Crosby back. Jarry made 26 saves in his first game since April 14th, while Crosby was held off the scoresheet.  The Calgary Flames also got a thrilling overtime win in a home Game 7, as Johnny Gaudreau netted the game-winner in their 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars. Gaudreau snuck one past Jake Oettinger 15:09 in to overtime, giving the Flames their second playoff series win in 17 years. Tyler Toffoli and Matthew Tkachuk both scored their first goals of the series, beating Oettinger, who had a stellar game. ​The Stars goaltender made 64 saves, which is a franchise record in a Game 7. Jacob Markstrom had to make 26 saves for the Flames. Calgary coach Darry Sutter moved to 8-3 in Game 7's, the most wins by a coach in NHL history. Oettinger is just the second player in NHL history to have 60 or more saves in a Game 7 since 1955. The Flames move on to a battle of Alberta against the Edmonton Oilers in the second round.

Reds Fall to Pirates Despite No-Hitter; Dodgers Avoid Sweep With Walk-Off

Not much has gone right for the Cincinnati Reds this season, and that rings so true, that even though so much went right on the mound Sunday, they still fell to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 1-0. The Reds did not allow a hit on the road, becoming the first team to throw a no-hitter and still lose since 2008. Rookie Hunter Greene was pulled after 7.2 hitless innings, and reliever Art Warren came in to finish off the no-hit efforts. Ke'Bryan Hayes' RBI groundout in the eighth inning was enough for the game's only run. The Pirates are the sixth team since 1901 to win a game without getting any hits. MLB will not give the Reds an official no-hitter because their pitchers didn't go at least 10 innings. Greene suffered his sixth loss despite the effort, throwing 118 pitches, which is the most by any pitcher this season. The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a rare three-game home losing streak and avoided a sweep with a 5-4 walk-off win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Gavin Lux ripped a two-run double down the right field line, helping his team rally from a 4-0 deficit. It was an error by Lux that helped them build that lead, but he avenged that with his first career walk-off RBI. Mookie Betts also went deep for the Dodgers, who avoided their first five-game losing streak since April 2019. This was the first walk-off win for the Dodgers since July 20th, 2021. Shane Greene got his first win after pitching two scoreless innings in his season debut. Rhys Hoskins had a two-run single, while Garrett Stubbs had two hits and an RBI, but they fell back under .500 for the season. Other key scores saw Nestor Cortes strike out seven over eight innings as the New York Yankees topped the Chicago White Sox, 5-1. The Tampa Bay Rays scored three runs after Matt Chapman's error as they shut out the Toronto Blue Jays, 3-0. Byron Buxton and Gio Urshela both went deep to power the Minnesota Twins over the Cleveland Guardians, 3-1. Pete Alonso struck out with the bases loaded as the Seattle Mariners handed the New York Mets their first series loss with an 8-7 victory. Kolten Wong, Jace Peterson, and Rowdy Tellez all hit homers as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Miami Marlins, 7-3. Justin Verlander struck out five over five and got his fifth win as the Houston Astros blanked the Washington Nationals, 8-0. And Shohei Ohtani went deep again as the Los Angeles Angels took the series from the Oakland Athletics with a 4-1 road win.

Dodgers Send Clayton Kershaw to IL

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a rough weekend at home against the Philadelphia Phillies, and that included sending pitcher Clayton Kershaw to the injured list. The move comes after he missed his scheduled start on Friday night with inflammation in his right SI joint, which connects the base of the spine to the hip bones. Walker Buehler took over for the Dodgers in their 12-10 extra inning loss Friday, pitching on four days rest. Kershaw was supposed to make his sixth start of the season, but manager Dave Roberts said his back "locked up on him" during the flight from Pittsburgh. The 34-year-old received an injection, but won't play catch for a few days. Over five starts this season, he has posted a 1.80 ERA while striking out 30 batters and walking three in 32 innings pitched.

White Sox Place Giolito on COVID-19 IL

The Chicago White Sox are dealing with COVID-19 issues, this after the Cleveland Guardians were in town dealing with it, as they placed starting pitcher Lucas Giolito on the COVID IL. This move came a few hours before Friday's game against the New York Yankees. Manager Tony LaRussa said Giolito began to experience symptoms on Wednesday, but could return to the rotation his next time around. The 27-year-old was supposed to appear in the weekend series against the Yankees. Over five starts this season, he is 2-1 with a 2.70 ERA.

Mets' Tylor Megill Lands on 15-Day Injured List

The New York Mets are working around injuries while still enjoying a first-place spot in the NL East, as they placed pitcher Tylor Megill on the 15-day inured list with biceps tendinitis. The news came Sunday afternoon, right before their tough 8-7 loss to the Seattle Mariners. The injury is to his pitching arm, this just four days after he allowed eight runs over 1.1 innings against the Washington Nationals. Colin Holderman took over Megill's spot on the roster and pitched on Sunday in the ninth inning. Megill is 4-2 with a 4-41 ERA over seven starts this season, posting 37 strikeouts in 34.2 innings. Despite the injury, the Mets rotation still includes Max Scherzer, Chris Bassitt, Taijuan Walker, and Carlos Carrasco.

Tigers' Michael Pineda Fractures Finger

The Detroit Tigers' starting rotation has been hit with injuries, and that was added to when veteran Michael Pineda suffered a fractured finger this weekend. The team placed him on the 15-day injured list on Sunday after he was hit by a line drive off the bat of the Baltimore Orioles' Ramon Urias on Saturday. The injury is to his right middle finger, but it is not yet known if surgery will be required. Pineda was late to Spring Training after signing with the Tigers due to Visa issues. Ove five starts this season, he has a 3.22 ERA and 13.63% strikeout rate in 22.1 innings.

Dolphins Agree to Deal With Melvin Ingram

The Miami Dolphins added to their pass rush on Sunday, giving defensive end Melvin Ingram a contract. This news comes after the three-time Pro Bowler visited the Dolphins in April. He joins the likes of Emmanuel Ogbah, Jaelan Phillips, and Andrew Van Ginkel on the line. That line blitzed on 38% of opponents' dropbacks in 2021, which was the second-highest rate in the league. Their sack rate sat at 7.3%, which was good for seventh in the league. Ingram had the free agent tender placed on him by the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this off-season. The 33-year-old joined the Chiefs after getting traded there by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He went on to total three sacks in 12 games after totaling just one in six contests before the trade. Over nine NFL seasons, he has totaled 49 sacs, including a career-high 10.5 of them in 2015 and 2017.

Lightning, Oilers, and Hurricanes Advance in Game 7's

The Toronto Maple Leafs are dealing with an all too familiar feeling, and that is another first round loss following their 2-1 Game 7 defeat at the hands of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Nick Paul scored twice, including the tiebreaking goal in the second period. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 30 saves, as the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions keep their quest for a three-peat alive. Morgan Rielly scored the lone goal for the Leafs, who have not won a playoff series since 2004. During that span, they are 0-9 in elimination games over the past five postseasons. That includes two losses this season, as they dropped Game 6 in Tampa Bay. Jack Campbell made 23 saves for a Leafs team that blew a 3-1 series lead in the first round to the Montreal Canadiens last season. They dropped to 7-3 all time at home in Game 7's, while the Lightning move on to face their in-state rivals, Florida Panthers. The Edmonton Oilers stepped up in a big way on their home ice for their second straight win, advancing to the second round with a 2-0 shutout of the Los Angeles Kings. Connor McDavid opened the night with a big hit, and then had a goal and an assist in the win. Cody Ceci scored the other goal for Edmonton, who earned their first Game 7 win since 1998. It is also their first Stanley Cup Playoff series win since 2017. Jonathan Quick faced a lot of pressure on this night, making 39 saves. Although, the Kings have not won a playoff series since winning the Stanley Cup in 2014. The Oilers will play the winner of the Calgary Flames-Dallas Stars Game 7 on Sunday night. The Carolina Hurricanes kept their Game 7 success alive on Saturday, advancing to the second round by holding off the Boston Bruins, 3-2, on their home ice. Max Domi scored twice, both of which took place in the second period. Teuvo Teravainen also found the back of the net, as the 'Canes overcame a Bruins team that has eliminated them in two of the past three postseasons. Antti Raanta made 27 saves on the day, and his team will face the winner of the New York Rangers-Pittsburgh Penguins series. Raanta had never started a postseason game before this series, but he had clutch saves to keep his team ahead. Jake DeBrusk scored in the second period for Boston, while David Pastrnak scored with 21.7 seconds left. The Bruins pulled Jeremy Swayman to get that second goal, but was unable to get a shot on the net the rest of the way.

Astros, Giants See Winning Streaks Come to End

The Houston Astros' 11-game winning streak came to an end in emphatic fashion on Saturday night with a 13-6 blowout loss to the Washington Nationals. Yadiel Hernandez and Maikel Franco both went deep to power the Nationals' rout. The Astros' loss keeps them short of the franchise-record 12-game winning streak, which was done in 1999, 2004, and 2018. Houston had posted a 0.91 ERA during their winning streak, but they gave up 14 hits and five walks through five pitchers on Saturday. Cristian Javier suffered his first loss after giving up seven runs on eight hits over 3.2 innings. Jose Siri had a homer, triple, and single, while Yuli Gurriel compiled three hits in the Astros' loss. The San Francisco Giants also saw a winning streak come to an end on Saturday, getting shut out by the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-0. Dakota Hudson got his third win after going five innings, as the Cards' ended the Giants' win streak at six games. The Cardinals' pitching performance was good for their sixth shutout of the season. That's one shy of the Los Angeles Angels' seven to lead the majors. Yadier Molina had a double, single, and scored a run, moving him past Mike Piazza for sixth on the all-time catchers hits list at 2,128. Tommy Edman went deep, as the Cardinals have now hit a home run in 10 straight games. Despite that power, they won for just the second time in seven games. Hudson allowed five hits and two walks, before Genesis Cabrera, Andre Pallante, Ryan Helsley, and Giovanny Gallegos closed things out. Other key scores saw Luis Robert hit the walk-off RBI single for a 3-2 Chicago White Sox win over the New York Yankees. Shohei Ohtani became the second player in MLB history to reach 100 home runs and 250 strikeouts as a pitcher as the Los Angeles Angels split their doubleheader with the Oakland Athletics. Bryce Harper stayed hot with one of the four Philadelphia Phillies home runs as they beat the Los Angeles Dodgers for a third straight night, 8-3. Andres Gimenez had the go-ahead RBI double as the Cleveland Guardians edged the Minnesota Twins, 3-2, in 10 innings. Jesus Aguilar, Jorge Soler, and Brian Anderson all went deep to power the Miami Marlins past the Milwaukee Brewers, 9-3. Marcell Ozuna had a two-run shot, while Austin Riley had the go-ahead RBI double as the Atlanta Braves rallied past the San Diego Padres, 6-5. The Toronto Blue Jays used a four-run eighth inning to beat the Tampa Bay Rays, 5-1. Patrick Mazeika's homer sent the New York Mets past the Seattle Mariners, 5-4.

Astros Acquire Mauricio Dubon From Giants

The Houston Astros pulled off a trade with the San Francisco Giants, acquiring utilityman Mauricio Dubon on Saturday morning. The Giants get minor league catcher Michael Papierski in return, and sent him to Triple-A Sacramento. The 27-year-old Dubon is hitting .239 with two home runs and eight RBIs over 21 games this season. He can play at second base, third base, shortstop, and center field. Dubon made his big league debut in 2019 with the Milwaukee Brewers. Over 179 major league games, he has hit .258 with 15 home runs and 58 RBIs.

Former NFL Safety Earl Thomas Arrested

Former All-Pro safety Earl Thomas was arrested on Friday in his hometown of Orange, Texas. This comes two weeks after a warrant was issued following his alleged violation of a court protective order. Thomas was reportedly arrested by the Orange Police Department after he was recognized at a restaurant.  The warrant went out on April 27th, this after he sent threatening messages to a woman about her and her children. The former Seattle Seahawk and Baltimore Raven faces a third-degree felony for at least two violations of the order within 12 months from May 2021. The 33-year-old told ESPN's Adam Schefter on April 22nd that he wanted to resume his NFL career. Although, the seven-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro will have to deal with some other issues before pursuing a return.

Warriors Return to Conference Finals; Celtics Force Game 7

The Golden State Warriors are back to where they are used to being from the 2010's, and that is in the Western Conference Finals following a 110-96 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Klay Thompson stepped up again in a Game 6, posting 30 points with eight makes from three-point range. Steph Curry added 29 points of his own, including six makes from beyond the arc. The Warriors advance and that allows head coach Steve Kerr to return healthy this season after testing positive for COVID-19. Draymond Green added 14 points, 15 rebounds, and eight assists, while Andrew Wiggins had 10 of his 18 points come in the fourth quarter. The Grizzlies kept things close for most of the night, playing without star Ja Morant again, as Dillon Brooks led the way with 30 points. Desmond Bane added 25 points in the loss, and it was Brooks that said after the game of the Grizzlies "we're coming." The Boston Celtics sent their second round series back to Boston on Friday night, forcing Game 7 with a 108-95 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 6. Jayson Tatum's 46 points powered the Celtics in this one, as they led by double digits for most of the night. Tatum scored 16 of his team's 26 fourth quarter points to help seal the win. The star posted the most points for the Celtics in franchise history when facing elimination. The Bucks had won all eight of their previous potential series clinchers since Mike Budenholzer took over as head coach four years ago. Jaylen Brown added 22 points for the Celtics, who shot 17-of-43 from three-point range. The Bucks were just 7-for-27 from three, and trailed by as many as 14 points, but could not come back one last time.

Sixers' Danny Green Suffered Torn ACL/LCL

The Philadelphia 76ers dropped their series to the Miami Heat on Thursday with a 99-90 home loss, and within that, Danny Green went down with what is being called a torn ACL/LCL. The injury is to his left knee, as he suffered the injury after colliding with teammate Joel Embiid in the first quarter. Green says he wasn't aware of the severity of the injury until he attempted to walk off the court. The 13-year forward said his knee immediately buckled when he stood up. The 34-year-old says this is the first severe injury he has ever suffered to his knee. He now has the off-season to recover, and has a non-guaranteed contract worth $10 million for next season that will guarantee on July 1st.

Rangers Come Back to Force Game 7; Panthers Advance

The New York Rangers are looking to complete a comeback from a 3-1 series deficit, and they inched closer on Friday night with a 5-3 Game 6 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Chris Kreider scored late, his second of the game, to give the Rangers the road victory. New York was able to take advantage of the Penguins playing without Sidney Crosby, who sat out with a concussion. Kreider's game-winner beat Louie Domingue with just 1:28 to play in the third, as the Rangers are making things exciting in their first playoff appearance since 2017. Mika Zibanejad also scored twice, including once on the power play, while Andrew Copp added an empty netter to seal it. Jeff Carter, Bryan Rust, and Evgeni Malkin all found the back of the net in the loss for the Penguins. The Rangers will host the decisive Game 7 on Sunday. The Florida Panthers are moving on to the second round after a thrilling Game 6 Friday night, earning a 4-3 overtime win over the Washington Capitals. Carter Verhaeghe continued to be the story of the postseason for Florida, netting the game-winner at 2:46 of overtime. That game-winning goal gave the Panthers their first Stanley Cup Playoff series win since 1996. That drought lasted 26 years, and the Panthers will now face either the Tampa Bay Lightning or Toronto Maple Leafs. Claude Giroux had a clutch tying goal in the third, while Aleksander Barkov gave the Panthers a third period lead. It was T.J. Oshie's goal that forced overtime, but the Caps couldn't finish things off on their home ice. The Panthers came back in this one and had a league-high 29 comeback wins this season. Verhaeghe's goal was his team-leading sixth of the postseason. The Dallas Stars also forced a Game 7 on Friday night, as Jake Oettinger made 36 saves in their 4-2 Game 6 win over the Calgary Flames.

Bruce Boudreau Returning as Canucks Head Coach

The rumors are over regarding Vancouver Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau and his future, as he will return as the team's head man next season. The rumors expected the two sides to part ways this off-season. Vancouver hired Boudreau on December 5th, this after firing former head coach Travis Green. At the time, the Canucks were last place in the Pacific Division.  Although, Boudreau helped them to a 32-15-10 record the rest of the way, falling five points short of a playoff spot. The coach received a two-year contract, with an option on the second year, and they had until June 1st to make a decision on that. The former Jack Adams Award winner sits at 599-317-125 over his career, and is looking to become the 22nd coach in NHL history to reach 600 career victories.

Astros Win 11th Straight; Giants Extend Win Streak to Six

The Houston Astros kept things rolling on Friday night, winning their 11th straight game with a 6-1 road rout of the Washington Nationals. ​Yordan Alvarez stayed hot with a 438-foot home run, while Jose Altuve went deep on the first pitch of the game. Yuli Gurriel also went deep for the Astros, who remain a half game ahead of the Los Angeles Angels atop the AL West. Framber Valdez allowed one run over 7.2 innings in his first win since April 7th. The Astros have allowed just 12 runs over this win streak, posting a 0.91 ERA in that span. They will look to tie a franchise record with their 12th straight victory on Saturday. The San Francisco Giants are also playing solid baseball, winning their sixth straight game, 8-2, over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Logan Webb went six innings and allowed just one run in his fifth win of the season. He overcame allowing the leadoff batter to reach in the first five innings. The Giants pulled away with a five-run eighth inning, which included Curt Casali's first home run of the season. The Cardinals dropped three games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central with their fifth loss in six games. Dominic Leone, Zack Littell, and Jarlin Garci each threw an inning out of the bullpen to secure the Giants win. Jordan Hicks dropped to 1-3 for the Cardinals, throwing 77 pitches over five innings, which were both career highs.  Other key scores saw Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge both go deep in the New York Yankees' 10-4 rout of the Chicago White Sox. Nick Castellanos' two-run double in the 10th inning gave the Philadelphia Phillies their second straight win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, 12-10. Chase Silseth allowed just one hit over six innings in his debut as the Los Angeles Angels blanked the Oakland Athletics, 2-0. Ha-Seong Kim and Wil Myers both went deep in the San Diego Padres' 11-6 win over the Atlanta Braves. Jace Peterson's bases loaded walk gave the Milwaukee Brewers a 2-1 victory against the Miami Marlins. Paul Sewald haunted his former team with a shutdown outing out of the bullpen as the Seattle Mariners edged the New York Mets, 2-1. And Royce Lewis' grand slam powered the Minnesota Twins past the Cleveland Guardians, 12-8.

Mets' James McCann Out With Broken Wrist

The New York Mets lost catcher James McCann on Friday, ruling him out with a broken bone in his wrist. McCann is expected to be sidelined for six weeks, with the injury being to his left wrist. The team says that McCann does need surgery to repair the bone, which is the left hammate bone. The 31-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. Over 21 games this season, the catcher has a home run and six RBIs for the first-place Mets.

Padres Sign Veteran Robinson Cano

The San Diego Padres are adding another left-handed bat to the second base position, giving veteran Robinson Cano a deal. The 39-year-old is signed after the New York Mets designated him for assignment, and then released him. The Padres are expected to use Cano as a left-handed bat off the bench. He was not in the lineup for their 11-6 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. San Diego could use him at the designated hitter position, as their DH's are hitting just .206 with two home runs and 12 RBIs this season.  Over 43 at-bats with the Mets this season, Cano is hitting .195 with a home run, three RBIs, and a .501 OPS. The second baseman has appeared in 12 of 23 games this year, starting six at second and five at designated hitter. Over three seasons and 168 games with New York, he hit .269 with 24 home runs and 72 RBIs.

Guardians Place Josh Naylor on COVID IL

The Cleveland Guardians started the week off with Josh Naylor leading their comeback in Chicago, and now they are sending the slugger to the COVID-19 injured list. This comes from the team's recent outbreak, which includes manager Terry Francona. The Guardians had their game on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox postponed due to the outbreak affecting their coaching staff. As of Friday, Naylor was the only player on the Guardians' COVID list. ​He has been one of the better hitters this season, hitting .347 with five home runs and 22 RBIs over 20 games.

WR Jarvis Landry Signing With Saints

The New Orleans Saints added another new name to their wide receiving position on Friday, giving wideout Jarvis Landry a contract. The former LSU star is from just outside the New Orleans area, and announced the news himself on social media. He is the second former LSU Tiger to join the Saints in the last two weeks, joining safety Tyrann Mathieu. The 29-year-old has 688 catches for 7,598 yards and 37 touchdowns over eight NFL seasons. Landry has spent time with the Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns. The Saints expect Michael Thomas back next season, as they were last in the NFL in passing yards this past season.

Raiders Deal Bryan Edwards to Falcons

The Las Vegas Raiders moved on from wide receiver Bryan Edwards on Friday, trading him to the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons sent a seventh-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft the other way in this deal. The 23-year-old has 45 catches for 764 yards and four touchdowns over 28 career NFL games. That includes 15 starts since being selected in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The Raiders are rebranding their wide receiving corps after adding star Davante Adams in a trade with the Green Bay Packers. They have cut Henry Ruggs III and Damon Arnette, while adding Mack Hollins, DeMarcus Robinson, and Keelan Cole.

Bears Sign Backup QB Nathan Peterman

The Chicago Bears have faith in Justin Fields, but are looking for his new backup, and an option was signed on Friday in the form of Nathan Peterman. The 28-year-old has spent the past two seasons backing up Derek Carr for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders recently traded for Jarrett Stidham this week, and he is expected to take the role of Carr's backup. He got a one-year contract from the Bears, who have moved on from Nick Foles, releasing him earlier this off-season. Peterman's most notable run was his eight appearances, including four starts, with the Buffalo Bills between 2017 and 2018. During that time, he completed 52.6% of his passes with three touchdowns and 12 interceptions, but he also took eight sacks.

Heat Move on Past Sixers; Mavericks Force Game 7

The Miami Heat are moving on to the Eastern Conference Finals following a 99-90 road win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 6 on Thursday night. Jimmy Butler had 32 points to lead the Heat, and even waved goodbye to the Sixers crowd had the Wells Fargo Center. The Heat are going on to the conference finals for the second time in three seasons, as they fell to the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2020 NBA Finals. Butler had 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting in the second half, as the Heat went on a 16-2 run in the second half to pull away for good. Joel Embiid was held to just 20 points and 12 rebounds, shooting just 7-of-24 from the floor. James Harden was even worse with 11 points, all in the first half, while putting up just two shots in the second half. Miami will take on either the Boston Celtics or Milwaukee Bucks up next. The Dallas Mavericks forced a Game 7 in blowout fashion on Thursday, earning a 113-86 victory at home over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. Luka Doncic had 33 points for the Mavs, who will look to take the series in Game 7 on Sunday. The home team has won all six games in the series, with none of those contests having a closer margin than seven points. The Mavericks earned their first win in three tries when facing elimination with Doncic. Devin Booker was held to 19 points on 6-of-17 shooting, as he went 0-for-4 from three-point range. Deandre Ayton posted a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Chris Paul had 13 points of his own. The Suns were held to a season low in points, shooting a playoff-low 40% with 22 turnovers.

Blues Advance Past Wild; Lightning Force Game 7 in OT

The St. Louis Blues are moving on from the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs following a 5-1 rout of the Minnesota Wild in Game 6 on Thursday night. Jordan Binnington made 25 saves in the clinching victory. The goalie moves to 5-1 in potential series-clinching contests. Ryan O'Reilly, Tyler Bozak, and Vladimir Tarasenko all scored in the decisive second period. The Blues outshot the Wild, 22-5, in those 20 minutes to take control.  Nick Leddy and Colton Parayko also scored, while David Perron had two assists. It is the Blues' first series win since the 2019 Stanley Cup Final against the Boston Bruins. The Tampa Bay Lightning got a thrilling Game 6 victory at home, avoiding elimination with a 4-3 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Brayden Point scored with 1:56 left in the first overtime period, sending the series back to Toronto. Ondrej Palat, Anthony Cirelli, and Nikita Kucherov all scored for Tampa Bay. The Lightning blew a two-goal lead for a second straight game, and had to come back in the third period. Tampa Bay is looking to become the first team to win three straight Stanley Cup titles, and they'll need one more road win to keep those hopes alive. The Leafs have been knocked out in the first round in each of the past five seasons, and are looking for their first series win since 2004. Other key Game 6's saw Connor McDavid post a goal and two assists as the Edmonton Oilers forced a Game 7 with a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings. And Brad Marchand and Charlie Coyle each had a goal and an assist in the Boston Bruins' 5-2 rout of the Carolina Hurricanes to force a Game 7.

Astros Win 10th Straight; Stanton Powers Yankees Past White Sox

The Houston Astros are keeping pace with the surprising Los Angeles Angeles, moving their winning streak to 10 straight games with a 5-0 shutout of the Minnesota Twins. Yordan Alvarez went deep twice, as the Astros moved past the Angels for first place in the AL West. Jeremy Pena had three hits of his own, helping the Astros complete a three-game sweep of the AL Central leaders. The Astros have given up just 11 runs over this winning streak, with five shutouts and a 0.90 ERA during this stretch. Luis Garcia gave up five hits and two walks over five innings, but struck out nine. Garcia earned his third win of the season and second in a row. The Twins have scored just 10 runs over six games since losing Carlos Correa to a finger injury. The Astros also completed a suspended game from Wednesday night, 11-3, earlier in the afternoon. Giancarlo Stanton powered the New York Yankees on the road Thursday night with a 15-7 blowout of the Chicago White Sox. Stanton went deep twice, as the Yankees pulled away in the eighth inning. The Yankees scored seven times in the eighth with RBIs from Aaron Judge, Stanton, and a three-run blast from Josh Donaldson. Judge also went deep earlier in the game and had four RBIs for the Yankees, who won to open their eight-game road trip. Donaldson had three runs driven in himself, as the Yankees won for the 16th time in 18 games. The Yankees are off to their best start at 23-8 since the 2003 season, which had an identical record through 31 games. Other key scores saw the Philadelphia Phillies score twice in the ninth to rally past the Los Angeles Dodgers, 9-7. Taijuan Walker threw seven innings of shutout baseball in the New York Mets' 4-1 win over the Washington Nationals. And Jorge Mateo and Anthony Bemboom both went deep as the Baltimore Orioles took down the St. Louis Cardinals, 3-2.

Phillies' Bryce Harper Has Tear in UCL

The Philadelphia Phillies are struggling to stay over .500 this season, and now they are down their star, as outfielder Bryce Harper is dealing with a small tear in his UCL. The injury is to his right UCL, and he will receive a PRP injection. Harper is not expected to throw a baseball for four weeks, according to manager Joe Girardi. ​He most recently hit a home run in the first inning of the Phillies' win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. So far this season, he has hit .269 with six home runs, 19 RBIs, and an .847 OPS.  Harper is expected to miss games Sunday and potentially Tuesday after the injection. Until then, he is expected to be the designated hitter when in the lineup.

Broncos' Jerry Jeudy Arrested in Domestic Dispute

The Denver Broncos got the unfortunate news that wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was arrested and charged with criminal tampering with a domestic violence enhancer. The news comes out of the Arapahoe County Sherriff's Office, as he was charged at the second degree with a misdemeanor. Jeudy was reportedly in a dispute with the mother of his one month old daughter, but no physical contact was made. The domestic violence enhancer was added to the charge because of his relationship with the woman. Reports say he prevented the woman from getting several items, including her wallet and a car seat. She claimed that this started on Wednesday, and that Jeudy was hiding her stuff in his car. The call to the deputies took place at 10:15am Thursday morning, and Jeudy was taken in to custody. The wideout has been a regular attendee at the Broncos offseason program.

Patriots Trade Jarrett Stidham to Raiders

The New England Patriots dealt backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham to the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday. The deal sees the Raiders also receive a 2023 seventh round draft pick, while sending a sixth round pick the other way. Stidham was once the top candidate to replace Tom Brady in New England before Mac Jones came around. He will now compete with Nick Mullens to be Derek Carr's backup in Vegas. The former Auburn Tiger was a fourth round pick in the 2019 draft. The likes of Cam Newton, Brian Hoyer, and Jones all got in the way of Stidham becoming a starter. He has appeared in eight games over three NFL seasons, completing 48 of 124 passes for 270 yards, two touchdowns, and four interceptions.

Travon Walker Signs Rookie Deal With Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars have officially signed top overall pick Travon Walker his rookie contract, doing so Thursday, just two weeks after choosing him. The two sides agreed on a four-year contract worth just over $37 million, which is fully guaranteed. The defensive end joins Aidan Hutchinson, Ahmad Gardner, Ikem Ekonwu, and Drake London as rookies to sign their contracts. His best college football season came in 2021, as 10 of his 29 quarterback pressures came over two games. That included a season-high seven in Georgia's College Football Playoff Title Game against Alabama. Walker posted a career-high six sacks in 2021, this after having just 3.5 of them over the previous two seasons combined.

Bucks Rally to Jump Ahead of Celtics; Grizzlies Stay Alive With Rout

The Milwaukee Bucks did exactly what they said they needed to do to get the advantage in the series, and that's get a road win, as they rallied for a 110-107 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 5 on Wednesday. The Bucks overcame a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter to take a 3-2 series lead. Bobby Portis had a key putback on a missed free throw from Giannis Antetokounmpo to make it a three-point game. And then Jrue Holiday came up clutch with a swipe of the ball from Marcus Smart at midcourt to end the game. Antetokounmpo went off for 40 points and 11 rebounds on 16-of-27 shooting in the win. Holiday added 24 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists, while Portis had a double-double of 14 points and 15 rebounds. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 34 points and Jaylen Brown had 26, but they will need to win Game 6 in Milwaukee on Friday night to force a Game 7. The Memphis Grizzlies proved it was no Ja Morant, no problem, as they crushed the Golden State Warriors, 134-95, in Game 5 to keep their season alive. Jaren Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane, and Tyus Jones had 21 points apiece in the big win. Dillon Brooks added 12 points, Ziarie Williams and Brandon Clarke each had 11, while De'Anthony Melton pitched in 10 points. To go along with the complete effort, Steven Adams posted 13 rebounds, including six on the offensive glass. That latter number helped Memphis outscore Golden State, 24-5, on second chance points. Memphis moves to 4-11 all time when facing elimination.  They led by as many as 55 on the night, and their 52-point lead at the end of the third quarter tied the largest in a playoff game in the past 70 years.

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic Named MVP

The news that was hinted at earlier this week was confirmed on Wednesday, as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was officially named the MVP of the 2021-2022 NBA season.​ Jokic posted career highs with 27.1 points and 13.8 rebounds per game to go with 7.9 assists. His assists average was good for eighth in the entire league. The 27-year-old is also the first player in NBA history with 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 500 assists in a single season. Despite all that, the Nuggets were ousted in the first round by the Golden State Warriors due to them dealing with injuries to Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr.  The big man is the 15th player in NBA history to win multiple MVP awards, and the second straight back-to-back winner following Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Rangers Keep Their Season Alive as Penguins Lose Crosby

The New York Rangers kept their season alive on their home ice Wednesday night, taking Game 5 from the Pittsburgh Penguins, 5-3.  Filip Chytil scored in the third period to give the Rangers the lead for good, and moving them on to Game 6 in Pittsburgh. Jacob Trouba and Alexis Lafreniere each had a goal and an assist.  Adam Fox and Ryan Lindgren also found the back of the net for a Rangers team that overcame consecutive blowout losses. Igor Shesterkin had 27 saves on the night, this after giving him 10 goals over three periods in the past two games. Jake Guentzel scored twice, while Kris Letang also scored for the Penguins. Pittsburgh lost star Sidney Crosby with seven minutes left in the second period after he took a high hit from Trouba. He did not return. Other key scores saw Carter Verhaeghe stay hot with two goals and three assists as the Florida Panthers took a 3-2 series lead with a 5-3 win over the Washington Capitals. And the Calgary Flames scored three times in the third period for a 3-1 win over the Dallas Stars and a 3-2 series lead.

Oilers' Darnell Nurse Suspended One Game

The Edmonton Oilers will have their season on the line in Game 6 on Thursday night, but they will go it without defenseman Darnell Nurse, who was suspended one game. Nurse received the suspension for head-butting Los Angeles Kings center Phillip Danault on Tuesday night. The incident occurred in the second period of Game 5, which the Kings won in overtime to take a 3-2 series lead. This is the second suspension of Nurse's career, going with a three-game ban he got in 2016 for an aggressor-rule violation. The defenseman has averaged 22 minutes in postseason games, and will hope his team can get the series back home for Game 7 so he can return.

Yelich Hits For Cycle in Brewers' Loss; Torres Powers Yankees

Christian Yelich made history on Wednesday afternoon, but it was not enough, as he hit for the cycle in the Milwaukee Brewers' 14-11 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Yelich tied an MLB record with his third-career cycle, tripling in the sixth inning to get there. He is the sixth player in MLB history to hit for the cycle three times, joining Trea Turner, Adrian Beltre, Babe Herman, Bob Meusel, and John Reilly. The slugger hit for the cycle twice against the Reds in the span of three weeks in 2018. The Reds were powered by Tyler Stephenson's four RBIs, while Colin Moran had a three-run homer. The New York Yankees stayed hot behind the bat of Gleyber Torres, who drove in all five of his team's runs in a 5-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Torres had a three-run home run and a two-run single in the victory. The 25-year-old has been benched for six games this season, but he has been clutch this season. That includes a game-tying sacrifice fly on Opening Day against the Boston Red sox, as well as a walk-off RBI single on April 23rd against the Cleveland Guardians. He has 16 RBIs over his last 15 games, as well as four home runs in his past 11. Torres is batting just .222 this season, but that includes five home runs and 18 RBIs.  The Blue Jays have now dropped a season-high four straight games and seven of nine overall, while falling to 3-6 against the Yankees this season. Other key scores saw the Tampa Bay Rays snap a three-game skid with a 4-2 extra-inning win over the Los Angeles Angels. Orlando Arcia had a walk-off long ball to lift the Atlanta Braves over the Boston Red Sox, 5-3. Brandon Crawford powered the San Francisco Giants to their 10th straight win over the Colorado Rockies with a three-run shot in their 7-1 rout. Alfonso Rivas' go-ahead two-run single in the eighth sent the Chicago Cubs past the San Diego Padres, 7-5. Juan Soto and Nelson Cruz both went deep in the Washington Nationals' 8-3 victory against the New York Mets. And Juan Yepez went deep, while Miles Mikolas went seven solid innings in the St. Louis Cardinals' 10-1 blowout of the Baltimore Orioles.

Guardians-White Sox Postponed Over COVID Issues

Wednesday's Cleveland Guardians-Chicago White Sox game was postponed due to COVID-19 issues within the Guardians organization. It was announced early Wednesday that manager Terry Francona had tested positive for the virus. There were multiple positive tests in the organization, mostly among the coaches and traveling party. Some members of the traveling party were said to be symptomatic. The 63-year-old Francona reportedly was not showing symptoms, but has been ruled out indefinitely.  There are no known positive cases among the Guardians players.

Raiders Agree to Deal With Keelan Cole

The Las Vegas Raiders added to the depth at the wide receiver position on Wednesday, giving Keelan Cole a one-year contract. The 29-year-old most recently catch 28 passes for 449 yards and a touchdown over 15 games and 11 starts for the New York Jets. He was playing on a one-year, $5.5 million contract with them. Cole spent his first four seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars and led the team with 748 receiving yards as a rookie. Over five NFL seasons, he has posted 187 catches for 2,691 yards and 13 touchdowns.