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The Tigers finished their weekend in style, taking down the Rangers to win the three-game series behind Spencer Torkelson’s blast, a huge bullpen effort, and a huge seventh inning.
NBA Showtime breaks down Jarrett Allen’s third-quarter takeover and the hustle overall effort by Cleveland’s bench to lead the Cavaliers past the Toronto Raptors in Game 7.
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Cherie DeVaux becomes the first female trainer to win the Run for the Roses after Golden Tempo makes an electrifying run on the outside to win the 152nd Kentucky Derby.
Golden Tempo and Cherie DeVaux made history in an unforgettable 152nd Kentucky Derby.
Take a bird’s-eye view of Golden Tempo’s winning surge entering the final stretch in the 152nd Kentucky Derby.
Cherie DeVaux talks with Nick Luck after her historic Kentucky Derby win and what it’s like to be the first female trainer to win the Run for the Roses.
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If recent history means anything, the NFL’s full, 272-game regular-season schedule will be released during the week of May 11, most likely on Wednesday, May 13.
For the most part, ESPN has tiptoed around the situation involving Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and reporter Dianna Russini, formerly of The Athletic.
After drafting quarterback Drew Allar last month, the Steelers moved on from quarterback/receiver John Rhys Plumlee.
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MLB
Tigers standout rookie Kevin McGonigle catches up with Ahmed Fareed following the Tigers’ 7-1 win over the Rangers on Sunday Night Baseball, sharing what has powered his terrific start to the season.
Continuing his terrific rookie year, Kevin McGonigle capped off the Tigers’ four-run seventh-inning against the Rangers with heads-up baserunning on Sunday Night Baseball.
Spencer Torkelson opened the scoring on Sunday Night Baseball in emphatic fashion, blasting a two-run shot off Jack Leiter to put the Tigers up 2-0.
Joe Ryan’s first-inning departure put pressure on the Twins’ pitching, but the rest of the staff came through against the Blue Jays.
NBA Playoffs
Minnesota was able to score on Denver despite Anthony Edwards being out. San Antonio is different.
All the games — times, dates, where to watch — in one easy-to-check-out location.
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Motor Sports
It’s the first win by a privateer team in the Grand Touring Prototype category.
Elliott led five times for a race-high 87 laps and joined five-time winner Tyler Reddick as the only NASCAR Cup drivers this season with multiple wins.
It’s the second win this season in NASCAR’s premier series for the Hendrick Motorsports driver.
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Eric Samulski and James Schiano discuss their favorite fantasy baseball waiver wire adds for the weekend.
Cam Schlittler, JR Ritchie and Jose Soriano are among the projected two-start pitchers for the upcoming week.
Denny Carter analyzes how former Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson fits into the Kansas City Chiefs backfield after they drafted him in the fifth round, explaining how he has a spot as Kenneth Walker III’s backup immediately.
Denny Carter reacts to the news of the Indianapolis Colts not picking up Anthony Richardson’s fifth-year option, outlining how a stop in Green Bay with Matt LaFleur could be the best way to revive Richardson’s career.
The Cardinals made Jeremiyah Love the first running back drafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, and he’ll hold the same spot in dynasty rookie drafts. After joining him in the first round, Jadarian Price now sits as the runaway RB2 of the class.
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Golf
After her third win of the season, Nelly Korda describes the great time she’s having and the honor of being mentioned among all-time greats.
Watch highlights from the final round of the PGA Tour’s Cadillac Championship in Miami, Florida.
Watch highlights from the third round of the PGA Tour’s Cadillac Championship in Miami, Florida.
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Scottie Scheffler answered questions after the second round of the Cadillac Championship after shooting a 67 and sitting tied fir sixth.
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