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Canada’s citizenship rules encourage Americans to look there

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:16:06 GMT

TORONTO, Canada: Although relations between the U.S. and Canada have become strained under President Donald Trump, new data shows that many Americans are interested in becoming Canadian citizens.

Canada recently expanded its citizenship rules, allowing more people with Canadian ancestry to apply, not just first-generation descendant

Newark airport dispute risks major hit to US tourism

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:20:39 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. travel industry is warning that any move to halt the processing of international passengers and cargo at Newark Liberty International Airport could have severe economic consequences, including an estimated US$8 billion annual hit to tourism spending.

The warning came after Homeland Security officials suggested the Trump administration could reassign

Packers' Micah Parsons likely won't play before mid-October

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:55:04 GMT

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Micah Parsons had hoped to rejoin the Green Bay Packers during the first month of the season, but the All-Pro edge rusher told reporters Wednesday that he's four months away from being cleared to practice.

Parsons, 27, underwent ACL surgery Dec. 29 after a Dec. 14 season-ending injury against the Denver Broncos, and revealed Wednesday that the surgery included a proce

Brewers LHP Rob Zastryzny (trapezius) back on injured list

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:55:12 GMT

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Milwaukee left-hander Rob Zastryzny stayed off the injured list for just three days as the Brewers placed him on the 15-day IL on Wednesday because of a left trapezius strain.

The move was retroactive to Sunday, the same day the 34-year-old was activated from the 60-day injured list after straining his left shoul

Sam Antonacci's 4-hit game propels White Sox over Twins

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:55:15 GMT

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Rookie Sam Antonacci had an RBI double to highlight his career-high four-hit performance Wednesday, helping the Chicago White Sox coast to an 8-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis.

Antonacci added another double to lead off the eighth inning before coming around to score on Miguel Vargas' RBI single. Andrew Benintendi belted a two-run homer later in

Padres DFA OF Nick Castellanos while in Philadelphia

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:40:21 GMT

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Preseason acquisition Nick Castellanos was designated for assignment by the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.

Castellanos, who signed a one-year, league-minimum deal with the Padres in February after the Philadelphia Phillies released him ahead of the final year of his five-year $100 million contract, hit .191 with four homers, 20 RBIs and a .560 OPS over 39 games, with

Bears QB Caleb Williams graces 'Madden NFL 27' cover

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:19:06 GMT

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Caleb Williams is the cover athlete for 'Madden NFL 27,' making the quarterback the first player in Chicago Bears history to receive that distinction.

EA Sports made the always highly anticipated announcement on Wednesday morning.

Williams is featured doing a jump pass, much like the one he used on a fourth-down completion to Rome Odunze in a 31-27 comeback vic

Behind Joc Pederson, red-hot Rangers seek sweep of Cards

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:55:14 GMT

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Texas Rangers slugger Joc Pederson might not fit the mold of a traditional leadoff hitter, but there's no denying that he's been a perfect fit since moving into the role.

Pederson has been on a tear for the Rangers, who aim to complete a sweep of their three-game series against the host St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday.

Texas scored three runs in the ninth inn

Pirates ace Paul Skenes sizes up Astros, Spencer Arrighetti

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:19:13 GMT

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Following a brief stint on the restricted list, Pittsburgh right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski was available out of the bullpen on Tuesday for the opener of a three-game interleague series against the host Houston Astros.

Mlodzinski did not appear in the Pirates' 10-6 victory, as right-hander Wilber Dotel worked three hitless innings in relief of starter Bubba Chandl

Cubs continue search for offense against Athletics

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:05:06 GMT

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The Chicago Cubs continue to be stuck in an offensive slump that has seen the club score three or fewer runs in 10 of its past 16 games.

The Cubs will attempt to break out of the pattern on Wednesday night in the middle contest of a three-game series against the Athletics in Chicago.

The Cubs were 13 games over .500 in mid-May but have since dropped 13 of 16 games,

Streaking Mariners ride power surge into series finale vs. Mets

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:05:05 GMT

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The Seattle Mariners' power surge continues.

Julio Rodriguez, Patrick Wisdom and Jhonny Pereda all homered as the Mariners defeated the visiting New York Mets 8-3 on Tuesday.

The American League West-leading Mariners, winners of eight in a row, will attempt to sweep the three-game interleague series with New York on Wednesday afternoon.

Rodriguez socked

Tigers, returning to health, chase road sweep of Rays

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:19:12 GMT

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Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch felt his team would add some punch with some healthy additions creating a more potent lineup.

He was right so far.

Riding their first two-game winning streak in a month, the Tigers will try to sweep the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday afternoon when the teams meet in the finale of a three-game series in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Tristan Gray, Twins pursue 3-game sweep of White Sox

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:05:08 GMT

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The Minnesota Twins have revenge on their minds.

Last week, the Chicago White Sox won three out of four games against the visiting Twins and outscored them 27-10.

This time around, the Twins are facing the White Sox in Minneapolis, and Minnesota is looking to complete a three-game sweep. The Twins will go for their third win in as many days when they face th

MLB roundup: Reds rally, earn walk-off win over Royals in 10th

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:55:16 GMT

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Blake Dunn's RBI single in the 10th inning completed a comeback and gave the host Cincinnati Reds a 4-3 walk-off win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

Spencer Steer hit two home runs and scored the decisive run as the automatic runner for the Reds, who won for the second time in the last six games.

Will Benson's p

Rookie hurler Gage Jump, Athletics shut down slumping Cubs

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:19:14 GMT

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Gage Jump pitched seven stellar innings in his second big league start and Zack Gelof had the decisive tiebreaking single to lift the Athletics to a 2-1 victory over the host Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.

Jump (1-1) allowed one run and three hits and retired the final 14 batters he faced in an 85-pitch effort. He struck out five and walked one.

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Twins top White Sox, halting Davis Martin's win streak at 6

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:05:11 GMT

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Tristan Gray went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 6-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

Luke Keaschall added a pair of hits and drove in two runs for Minnesota, which secured a series victory. Alex Jackson finished 2-for-4 with an RBI.

Miguel Vargas went 1-for-4 with two RBIs to lead Chicago at

Rookie Gage Jump, Athletics shut down slumping Cubs

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:55:11 GMT

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Jump (1-1) allowed one run and three hits and retired the final 14 batters he faced in an 85-pitch effort. Jump struck out five and walked one.

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Twins prevail over White Sox; halt Davis Martin's 6-game win streak

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:55:05 GMT

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Tristan Gray went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 6-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

Luke Keaschall added a pair of hits and drove in two runs for Minnesota, which secured a series victory. Alex Jackson finished 2-for-4 with an RBI.

Miguel Vargas went 1-for-4 with two RBIs to lead Chicago at

Mystics power past Sky for first home win of season

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:05:23 GMT

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Shakira Austin scored 17 points and Kiki Iriafen produced 15 points and 11 rebounds as the host Washington Mystics rolled to a 90-72 victory against the Chicago Sky on Tuesday.

Michaela Onyenwere added 13 points for the Mystics, who had lost three of their previous four games.

While Sydney Taylor paced Chicago with 15 points, Kamilla Cardoso kept the team

Report: Inter Miami to keep coach Guillermo Hoyos past World Cup

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:19:19 GMT

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Inter Miami interim head coach Guillermo Hoyos will remain with the team following the World Cup break, ESPN reported Tuesday.

Hoyos, 62, has been coaching the team since Javier Mascherano stepped down for personal reasons on April 14. He previously served as the club's sporting director.

Inter Miami is 6-1-1 since Hoyos took over, securing 19 of a possible 24

World Hindu Congress 2026 to be held in Mumbai an ode to centenary year of RSS

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:33:43 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 2 (ANI): The World Hindu Congress (WHC) 2026 will be held in Mumbai from December 18 to December 20, bringing together Hindu leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, educators, media professionals and activists from across the world to discuss issues related to Hindu society, development and global cooperation.

According to a press release issued on Monday, the event will be hosted

"Need to trust our own strengths": Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann ahead of FIFA World Cup

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:33:55 GMT

Berlin [Germany], June 2 (ANI): Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann reflected on his side's 4-0 victory over Finland in a FIFA World Cup warm-up match and outlined his plans for forward Kai Havertz ahead of the tournament.

In an interview with DFB.de, Nagelsmann said Germany showed flashes of quality in the win but stressed the need for greater patience and composure in front of goal.

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White Sox turn to Davis Martin in bid to even series vs. Twins

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:55:13 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox need someone to help them bounce back from a series-opening loss.

Their best pitcher is ready to give it his best shot.

White Sox right-hander Davis Martin will take the mound against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday evening in the second contest of a three-game series in Minneapolis.

The Twins won 9-6 in the series opener Monday. Trist

Giants, smarting from rout, brace for Brewers' hot Kyle Harrison

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:40:21 GMT

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Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison, undefeated in five starts last month, will present a big challenge Tuesday night for the visiting San Francisco Giants, who will look to bounce back from a lopsided loss in the series opener.

Harrison (6-1, 1.57 ERA) will oppose right-hander Trevor McDonald (2-2, 4.34).

The Brewers pounded out a season-high 18 hi

MLB roundup: Mariners nip Mets in 10th inning for 7th straight win

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:40:21 GMT

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Cole Young's broken-bat bloop single to left field brought home the winning run with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting New York Mets 3-2 on Monday.

Rookie Colt Emerson and Josh Naylor hit solo homers for the American League West-leading Mariners, who won their seventh consecutive game.

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Twins acquire RHP Justin Lawrence from Pirates in cash deal

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:19:04 GMT

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Right-hander Justin Lawrence, designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, was traded to the Minnesota Twins in a cash transaction on Monday.

Lawrence, 31, went 0-2 with a 5.32 ERA in 23 relief appearances for Pittsburgh this year. He struck out 25 and walked 12 in 22 innings.

He pitched four seasons for the Colorado Rockies (2021-24) before

Tristan Gray's slam leads Twins to skid-ending win over White Sox

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:40:23 GMT

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Tristan Gray belted a grand slam and finished with five RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 9-6 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in Minneapolis.

Josh Bell went 2-for-4 with a double for Minnesota, which snapped a five-game losing streak. Trevor Larnach finished 2-for-3 with an RBI.

Miguel Vargas went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four

Fresh bullpens featured in matchup between Astros, Pirates

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:55:05 GMT

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Following a tumultuous start to the season largely dictated by injuries, the Houston Astros have enjoyed a stretch of consistently solid pitching that has steered their crawl back into contention.

While Houston starters have produced a 3.33 ERA over the last 16 games, Astros relievers have settled into more defined roles, a situation that should improve when closer

Gage Jump, A's aim to regroup in opener against Cubs

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:25:05 GMT

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Two teams that ended May in downward spirals look to begin June in style when the Athletics visit the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series.

The Athletics lost seven of their final nine games of May, ending the month with a 1-5 homestand against the Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees in which they were outscored 47-20.

The Cubs we

Sky bring losing streak on the road as Mystics seek first home win

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:40:22 GMT

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Their strong start to the season erased, the Chicago Sky will try to avoid a fifth straight defeat Tuesday night against the host Washington Mystics, who take another shot at their first home victory of the year.

Chicago (3-5) and its revamped roster opened 2026 at 3-1, but the Sky have lost four straight since -- all at home and without leading scorer Rickea J

East's best meets East's worst as Dream host Sun

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:25:05 GMT

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Sitting on opposite ends of the league standings, the Eastern Conference-leading Atlanta Dream will host the last-place Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night in College Park, Ga.

Atlanta (5-2) enters the matchup winner of three of its last four. Offseason addition Angel Reese is coming off arguably her best output with the Dream, finishing with team highs of 18 points, 1

Guardians, Yankees open series while in thick of division races

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:40:25 GMT

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While the New York Yankees are in a better position in the American League East than they were a week ago and starting a long stretch of home games, the Cleveland Guardians have led the AL Central for most of the season but are also facing a challenge from the Chicago White Sox for the lead.

The Yankees attempt to inch closer in the AL East on Tuesday night in Ne

Illinois lawmakers adjourn without Bears' stadium vote

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:25:08 GMT

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Lawmakers in Illinois adjourned the 2026 spring legislative session Monday but didn't pass a bill that could keep the Chicago Bears from building a new home in Indiana.

State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) proposed legislation permitting cities within Cook County and populations greater than 70,000 -- such as Arlington Heights and Chicago -- to establish their own

Blackhawks trade F Jack Pridham to Lightning

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:19:12 GMT

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The Chicago Blackhawks traded forward Jack Pridham to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.

Pridham, 20, ranked second in the Ontario Hockey League with 46 goals and fifth with 90 points in 65 games for the Kitchener Rangers in 2025-26. He won the Leo Lalonde Memorial Trophy as the OHL's Overage Player of the Ye

Report: Eagles sign former Packers, Saints WR Samori Toure

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:25:08 GMT

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The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints wide receiver Samori Toure, ESPN reported Monday.

A seventh-round draft pick of the Packers in 2022, Toure spent two seasons in Green Bay, totaling 13 receptions for 160 yards and one touchdown in 22 games (two starts).

The reported signing comes amid widespread speculat

Illinois Senate adjourns without Bears' stadium vote

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:19:07 GMT

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Lawmakers in Illinois adjourned the 2026 spring legislative session Monday but didn't pass a bill that could keep the Chicago Bears from building a new home in Indiana.

State senator Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) proposed legislation permitting cities within Cook County and populations greater than 70,000 -- such as Arlington Heights and Chicago -- to established their

Hall of Fame WR Raymond Berry dies at 93

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:55:05 GMT

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Raymond Berry, a Hall of Fame wide receiver for the Baltimore Colts who later coached the New England Patriots to their first Super Bowl appearance, has died at 93.

Berry passed away on May 25 in Murfreesboro, Tenn., while surrounded by loved ones, his family said in a statement released Monday by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Berry made six Pro Bowls and three

Rangers finally on a roll, next dealing with Cards

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:55:11 GMT

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The Texas Rangers, fresh off a sweep of the Kansas City Royals, hit the road for a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals starting Monday night, hopeful to bring their just-uncovered offense with them.

The Rangers' three-game winning streak is their longest since a three-gamer from April 6-8. They were 7-5 after that home sweep of the Seattle Mariners but

Twins hope homestand starting vs. White Sox can help halt skid

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:19:12 GMT

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A fresh start at home cannot come soon enough for the Minnesota Twins.

The Twins, who are reeling from a five-game losing streak to finish their recent road trip, will return to familiar surroundings when they open a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Monday evening in Minneapolis.

Minnesota is coming off a 9-3 drubbing by the Pittsburgh Pira

Brewers turn to rookie LHP Shane Drohan to slow suddenly potent Giants

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:55:24 GMT

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The Milwaukee Brewers are hoping rookie left-hander Shane Drohan carries his recent bullpen effectiveness into a spot start when they host the San Francisco Giants on Monday in the opener of a four-game series.

Drohan (2-1, 2.63 ERA) will be opposed by right-hander Landen Roupp (5-5, 3.30).

Milwaukee won two of three at Houston over the weekend, capped by a 2-0

Jonathan Aranda's hitting has Rays looking for win vs. reeling Tigers

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:25:13 GMT

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Tampa Bay's Jonathan Aranda will look to keep swinging a hot bat when the Rays begin their three-game series against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The first baseman led the majors in May by producing a .374 batting average, which included nine extra-base hits, 18 RBIs and an active nine-game hitting streak.

The lefty hitter blister

Cardinals start hot, stifle Cubs to win rivalry rubber match

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:25:06 GMT

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Matthew Liberatore and Hunter Dobbins teamed up to limit the Chicago Cubs to just seven hits and a walk, leading the host St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-1 victory Sunday night to take the rubber match of the three-game rivalry series.

JJ Wetherholt and Ivan Herrera both went 2-for-3 with two runs and a walk, and Alec Burleson and Masyn Winn both drove in a pair for the Ca

MLB roundup: Yankees erupt for 13-run third to best Athletics

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:55:05 GMT

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Ben Rice drove in four runs, and Trent Grisham and Max Schuemann each had two RBIs as the New York Yankees rode a 13-run third inning to a 13-8 victory over the Athletics in West Sacramento, Calif., on Sunday.The Yankees sent 18 hitters to the plate and took a 13-3 lead in the third on 11 hits and four walks. The inning opened with 12 straight batters reaching base, th

League-best Lynx open Commissioner's Cup with struggling Mercury

Sun, 31 May 2026 22:40:23 GMT

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The downtrodden Phoenix Mercury have endured five straight setbacks and the schedule maker hasn't done them any favors with the Minnesota Lynx visiting town on Monday night.

Minnesota (6-2) owns the best record in the WNBA and has won four consecutive games entering this Commissioner's Cup opener. Meanwhile, the Mercury (2-7) have the 14th-best record in the 15-t

Christian Pulisic breaks through, USMNT beat Senegal 3-2 in tune-up

Sun, 31 May 2026 21:55:14 GMT

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The first of two friendlies for the U.S. men's national team before opening the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 12 vs. Paraguay wasn't meant to be a definitive statement on the Americans' chances to advance to the knockout round.

But the 3-2 win against Senegal in Charlotte, N.C., on Sunday provided a huge relief, with a glimpse of what can be.

Many believe that as

White Sox win another 1-run game to sweep Tigers

Sun, 31 May 2026 20:55:31 GMT

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Colson Montgomery homered to trigger a two-run seventh inning as the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 2-1 win over the visiting Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon to complete a three-game sweep.

Tristan Peters had two hits and the game-winning RBI for the White Sox, who have won five in a row for the third time this season. The Sox own a 12-6 record in 1-run gam

Tigers' Justin Verlander to pitch Triple-A game Tuesday

Sun, 31 May 2026 17:55:13 GMT

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Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander will start for Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday in his first real action since injuring his left hip in late March.

The 43-year-old veteran completed two simulated games before beginning his rehab assignment with the Mud Hens.

The three-time Cy Young Award winner was placed on the 15-day injured list

Rays place RHP Craig Kimbrel (wrist) on 15-day IL

Sun, 31 May 2026 16:40:22 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays placed reliever Craig Kimbrel on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a right wrist strain.

The move is retroactive to Thursday, his 38th birthday.

Kimbrel's lone appearance with Tampa Bay came against the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, during which he struck out a pair of batters in a scoreless inning of relief.

The nine-time All-Star

Cubs strive to end May on upswing against Cardinals

Sun, 31 May 2026 14:05:12 GMT

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The up-and-down Chicago Cubs have a chance to end the month on a positive note when they wrap up their three-game road series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday night.

Chicago started May with eight straight wins to wrap up their second 10-game winning streak of the season. However, manager Craig Counsell's team then lost 14 of their next 16, including 10 straight

Rockies aim for series sweep of struggling Giants

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:55:13 GMT

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The Colorado Rockies clinched their first series victory in more than a month with Saturday night's 8-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants and will go for a sweep of the teams' three-game set on Sunday afternoon.

Colorado will send right-hander Tanner Gordon (0-0, 5.85 ERA) to the mound against Giants left-hander Robbie Ray (3-6, 4.60).

Sunday will be

White Sox strive to keep rolling vs. Tigers despite injury to Munetaka Murakami

Sun, 31 May 2026 11:40:29 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox ran into their first bit of really bad luck this season on Friday when slugger Munetaka Murakami strained his right hamstring and is expected to be out four to six weeks.

After three seasons of 100-plus losses, the White Sox are above .500 and contending in the American League Central heading into Sunday afternoon's home game against the Detr

Offense keeping Pirates above .500 as they go for sweep of Twins

Sun, 31 May 2026 07:19:03 GMT

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The Pirates opened the month of May with a three-game sweep and could close it with another if they beat the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Pittsburgh.

A big reason the Pirates have kept themselves at or above .500 since April 1 has been an improved offense backing up their talented rotation.

In the first two games this weekend against the Twins, t

MLB roundup: Mariners slug 4 HRs, top D-backs for fifth straight win

Sun, 31 May 2026 06:25:12 GMT

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Seattle slugged four solo home runs and Bryan Woo pitched seven scoreless innings as the host Mariners downed the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Saturday for their fifth consecutive victory.

Julio Rodriguez, Luke Raley, Dominic Canzone and Colt Emerson went deep as the Mariners moved above .500 (30-29) for the first time since they were 3-2 on March 30.

Woo (5-3

Pete Crow-Armstrong erupts out of slump as Cubs top Cards

Sun, 31 May 2026 02:55:11 GMT

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Pete Crow-Armstrong busted out of his slump with a season-high four hits to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 6-1 victory over the host St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.

The Cubs centerfielder entered with a modest four-game hitting streak, but he was hitting just .154 (10 for 65) in his last 19 games. His 4-for-5 night included a double and his seventh home run of the sea

Blackhawks great Dennis Hull dies at 81

Sun, 31 May 2026 02:19:09 GMT

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Dennis Hull, a five-time All-Star forward for the Chicago Blackhawks and the younger brother of Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, died on Saturday, the team announced. He was 81.

No other details were given with the announcement from Blackhawks owner and CEO Danny Wirtz.

'The Chicago Blackhawks are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dennis Hull earlier

Trump lashes out at Pope Leo XIV over Vatican meeting with "useless" Chicago mayor

Sun, 31 May 2026 01:58:32 GMT

Washington, DC [US], May 31 (ANI): US President Donald Trump launched a sharp rhetorical attack against Pope Leo XIV and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson following their recent meeting in Rome, suggesting that Vatican officials should have cautioned the pontiff against hosting the Democratic leader, whom he labelled as 'useless'.

Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, on Saturday, the Republican leader e

Trump slams US court system as "rigged" following Kennedy Center and tariff setbacks

Sat, 30 May 2026 22:32:09 GMT

Washington, DC [US], May 31 (ANI): US President Donald Trump lashed out at the American judicial framework following successive legal verdicts that obstructed a core element of his economic agenda and invalidated the integration of his name onto the prominent Kennedy Center.

In an extensive text published on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump asserted, '...our Court System is RIGGED, no different than o

White Sox hit three homers in win over Tigers

Sat, 30 May 2026 21:05:12 GMT

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Edgar Quero, Colson Montgomery and Andrew Benintendi hit home runs, as the host Chicago White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-1 Saturday.White Sox starter Anthony Kay (5-1) gave up one run and six hits in five innings. The southpaw walked one and struck out three in 84 pitches.The White Sox go for the sweep Sunday. The Tigers have lost three straight and have only won si

White Sox 1B Munetaka Murakami out 4-6 weeks, put on IL

Sat, 30 May 2026 18:05:13 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox will be without rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami for four to six weeks due to a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring, manager Will Venable announced Saturday.

The White Sox placed Murakami on the 10-day injured list earlier on Saturday.

The 26-year-old first baseman, who shares the American League lead with 20 homers, sustained the

Rays reinstate RHP Cole Sulser (back) from 15-day IL

Sat, 30 May 2026 17:05:11 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated Cole Sulser from the 15-day injured list on Saturday and optioned fellow right-hander Hunter Bigge to Triple-A Durham.

Sulser had been sidelined with a low back strain.

He is 1-0 with two saves and a 3.68 ERA in 18 appearances (one start) this season.

Sulser, 36, is 11-14 with 17 saves and a 3.53 ERA in 175 career appearanc

White Sox 1B Munetaka Murakami (hamstring) lands on IL

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:05:12 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox placed rookie slugger Munetaka Murakami on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a strained right hamstring.

The 26-year-old first baseman, who shares the American League lead with 20 homers, sustained the injury in Friday's home win against the Detroit Tigers.

Murakami grabbed his hamstring after hustling down the first base line to

Twins DFA P Simeon Woods Richardson after 0-7 start

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:40:40 GMT

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The Minnesota Twins designated right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment Saturday after a disastrous 0-7 start to the season.

Richardson, 25, leads the major leagues in losses and leads the American League in earned runs allowed (41).

His ERA swelled to 7.74 in Thursday's 6-2 road loss to the Chicago White Sox when he allowed five runs on five h

Report: Bulls coach search includes BYU's Kevin Young

Sat, 30 May 2026 14:40:28 GMT

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The rebuilding Chicago Bulls reportedly have expressed interest in BYU head coach Kevin Young for their head coaching vacancy.

ESPN reported Friday that 'early conversations' with Young are part of a wide net being cast to replace Billy Donovan, who stepped down on April 21 after six seasons.

Chicago also parted ways last month with executive vice president of

Rockies hope to end low month on high note vs. Giants

Sat, 30 May 2026 14:05:18 GMT

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The Colorado Rockies can conclude a rough May with their first series win in more than a month as they continue their three-game series against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday in Denver.

On Friday, they rallied to an 8-6 win in the opener in dramatic fashion. Ezequiel Tovar capped the five-run ninth inning with a two-run homer after Hunter Goodman tied it with a

Cardinals pursue another power surge against cold Cubs

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:55:14 GMT

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The St. Louis Cardinals homered for the first time this week, going deep three times in the opener Friday of their three-game series against the Chicago Cubs.

The Cardinals will look to continue to flex their muscles when they vie for a series win over the Cubs on Saturday night in St. Louis.

Nelson Velazquez celebrated his call-up from Triple-A Memphis by belti

Rays strive to continue offensive momentum vs. Angels

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:19:13 GMT

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With their four-game losing streak over, the American League East-leading Tampa Bay Rays will use the heart of their rotation Saturday afternoon when they face the Los Angeles Angels in St. Petersburg, Fla.

The Rays moved to 20-5 at home by rallying from a 2-1 fifth-inning deficit to win 8-5 over the Angels on Friday.

Tampa Bay tallied seven times in the seven

Brewers push distractions aside ahead of rematch vs. Astros

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:05:05 GMT

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Milwaukee reliever Abner Uribe made news for the right reasons Friday night in the Brewers' 5-4 win against the Houston Astros.

In the opener of a three-game interleague series, which will continue Saturday afternoon in Houston, Uribe escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning that allowed the Brewers to win in 10 innings. Milwaukee has won four games in a row

Hot at home: White Sox chase series win vs. tumbling Tigers

Sat, 30 May 2026 11:40:21 GMT

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One victory shy of securing their sixth straight home series win, the Chicago White Sox applauded the fans who have backed them through the early stages of what's shaping up as a turnaround season.

'Having all of them (a crowd of 30,019) here in the stadium, showing all the love for us, and seeing them support the team the whole year, that brings all the energy fo

MLB roundup: Pirates, White Sox, Mets, Rockies hit walk-off HRs

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:55:10 GMT

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Bryan Reynolds' two-run walk-off home run lifted the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.

The shot with one out in the ninth inning off Taylor Rogers (1-2) was Reynolds' second career walk-off blast.

Oneil Cruz also went deep for Pittsburgh, and Gregory Soto (4-0) pitched a scoreless top of the ninth. Pirates start

Cardinals sock 3 homers, dump Cubs to end 4-game skid

Sat, 30 May 2026 07:19:05 GMT

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Ivan Herrera belted a go-ahead solo homer in the fifth inning, fueling the host St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday.

St. Louis' Nelson Velazquez celebrated his call-up from Triple-A Memphis on Friday by launching a three-run homer in the first inning.

Thomas Saggese crushed a solo shot in the fourth inning and Jose Fermin had an

White Sox await diagnosis on Munetaka Murakami (hamstring)

Sat, 30 May 2026 07:05:12 GMT

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White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami, removed in the third inning of Chicago's game against the Detroit Tigers on Friday after tweaking his right hamstring, will undergo imaging on Saturday.

The 26-year-old rookie, who shares the American League homer lead with Houston's Yordan Alvarez, each with 20, grabbed at his hamstring after hustling down the first base li

Resurgent Rangers rout struggling Royals

Sat, 30 May 2026 03:05:09 GMT

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MacKenzie Gore allowed four hits over 6 1/3 scoreless innings, and Ezequel Duran's two-run single highlighted a four-run first, as the Texas Rangers sent the visiting Kansas City Royals to a fourth straight defeat with Friday night's 9-1 victory at Arlington, Texas.

Brandon Nimmo and Nicky Lopez each clubbed a two-run homer, while Joc Pederson went deep in the eight

Miguel Vargas cracks walk-off HR as White Sox stun Tigers in 10th

Sat, 30 May 2026 02:40:28 GMT

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Miguel Vargas smacked a game-ending two-run home run against Drew Anderson in the 10th inning to propel the host Chicago White Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday.

Chicago, which lost slugging first baseman Munetaka Murakami to hamstring tightness in the third inning, has won three straight and four of five. The Tigers have lost three in a row a

Nelson Velazquez, Ivan Herrera homer to lift Cardinals past Cubs

Sat, 30 May 2026 02:19:17 GMT

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Ivan Herrera belted a go-ahead solo homer in the fifth inning, fueling the host St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday.

St. Louis' Nelson Velazquez celebrated his call-up from Triple-A Memphis on Friday by launching a three-run homer in the first inning.

Thomas Saggese crushed a solo shot in the fourth inning and Jose Fermin had an

Montana energy customers might pay for out-of-state coal extensions

Sun, 31 May 2026 23:33:59 GMT

A watchdog organization is warning people in eastern Montana could see their energy bills go up to keep a Michigan coal plant online.

The Trump administration has ordered several extensions for the J.H. Campbell plant in West Olive, Michigan, allowing it to keep operating past its retirement date, which was May of last year. Consumers Energy, the plant’s primary owner, wants to recover the $180 million cost of r

Illinois Pride Month pushes back on Big Tobacco

Sun, 31 May 2026 23:30:59 GMT

As Pride Month begins, Illinois residents taking part in events may see programming aimed at helping people struggling with nicotine addiction.

Research shows LGBTQ+ adults smoke cigarettes at much higher rates than their straight peers and are nearly twice as likely

Browns' 2026 preseason games officially set

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:21:26 GMT

Cleveland will play two games at 1 p.m. before Thursday night matchup in Week 3

Kelsey Russo

The Browns' 2026 preseason has been officially set, as the NFL announced all the dates and games for the three preseason games.

Cleveland will travel to Chicago and face the Bears in Week 1 of the preseason on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 1 p.m. ET.

They will then return home and host the final two weeks of th

Steelers sign Herbig

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:10:00 GMT

Teresa Varley

The Steelers signed linebacker Nick Herbig to a new five-year contract.

Herbig was drafted by the Steelers in the fourth-round of the 2023 NFL Draft. In three seasons he has appeared in 45 games, with 11 starts.

He has 74 career tackles, 49 of them solo stops, 23 tackles for a loss, 16 sacks, nine forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, including one for a touchdown, and an interception

Mailbag: Will Ravens Have More Creative Offensive Packages

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:04:26 GMT

byClifton Brown&Ryan Mink

@princeexsigns: Question for the mailbag: any chance we see more creative packages on offense like we flashed last preseason? Side note, I'm freeing up my home game season tickets in section 127 row 9 if any fellow Ravens fans want to grab them for the games. Great lower level spot!

Brown:I'm expecting first-year Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle to be very

Titans Finalize 2026 Preseason Dates and Times

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:16:20 GMT

Jim Wyatt

NASHVILLEThe Titans have finalized the dates and times for their 2026 preseason schedule.

On Thursday, Aug. 13, the Titans will open the preseason on the road against the San Francisco 49ers. Kickoff from Levi's Stadium is scheduled for 8 p.m. CDT on WKRN-TV News 2 and regional Titans preseason affiliates.

As previously announced, the Titans will host the defending Super Bow

Inbox: That's not by accident

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Call it the beauty of this league

Mike Spofford

Sean from Chicago, IL

Goalposts at the 20-yard line? I thought we were past the 80-yard field nonsense.

Nicely done.

Steve from Grawn, MI

Moving goal posts? Almost sounds like a metaphor...

This one wore me out looking through the submissions.

Bruce from Jackson, WI

Mike, did you cat

Interview Brent J. Steele

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:42:31 GMT

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Dr Brent J. Steeleis the Francis D. Wormuth Presidential Chair and University Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of Utah. He has been the co-editor in chief of Global Studies Quarterly, a journal of the International Studies Association, since its inception in 2020. Before moving to Utah, he was

News & Notes: Declan Doyle Still Deciding Where to Call Plays

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:01:20 GMT

byQuentin Corpuel&Clifton Brown

Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle is entering his second season as an offensive coordinator, but this year will be his first calling plays. Bears Head Coach Ben Johnson held that responsibility when Doyle was in Chicago last season.

Where Doyle will be calling plays from this season remains to be seen.

"I put a little bit of thought into upstairs or downstairs. I t

Healthy and Confident, Benjamin Morrison Is Making Plays | Updates

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:40:00 GMT

Keep informed with our daily updates: News, notes and more throughout the 2026 Offseason

Scott Smith

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June 2 Updates

Wide receiver Chris Godwin had a pass coming his way during Tuesday's OTA practice, but instead of watching the ball reach his hands, he saw a red jersey heading in the other direction with it. Second-

Steelers sign Savage

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:11:02 GMT

Teresa Varley

The Steelers signed safety Darnell Savage to a one-year contract.

Savage has appeared in 88 games, with 82 starts, in his first seven seasons in the NFL. He has spent time with the Green Bay Packers (2019-23), Jacksonville Jaguars (2024-25), Washington Commanders (2025) and Buffalo Bills (2025)

He was drafted by the Packers in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, the 21st overall selec

Inbox: This one goes beyond rivalry

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:30:00 GMT

That Thanksgiving Eve matchup just gained even more intrigue

Wes Hodkiewicz

Scott from Lincoln City, OR

Hey Mike, your big news while on vacation legend grows. Did you foresee a Myles Garrett trade happening after he'd just signed a new deal with Cleveland last year? At least, he's not going to a divisional foe.

I guess Spoff is going national, huh? Because that was a Monday for the NF

Grady Jarrett confident Bears D-line will raise level of play

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:05:19 GMT

Larry Mayer
Instead of ignoring it, Grady Jarrett is using the outside noise he sees and hears about the Bears defensive line as motivation.
"We've all got cell phones and internet, so we hear it," said the veteran defensive tackle. "It comes with the job. At the end of the day, we've got to take it personal and get back to work. You've got to find out, 'Where can I be better?' All we can do as a unit is lo

Community Corner: Kicking things off

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Teresa VarleyMonday, June 1Kicking things off:Steelers Logan Lee and Mason McCormick helped to kick off the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania's All Sports Camp.The players put the kids through drills, encouraging them to stay active while stressing the importance of teamwork.The program is one of the main ones the Boys & Girls Club runs through the summer to keep kids active.Friday, May 15Working together

Undav leads Germany past Finland in World Cup warm-up

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:45:21 GMT

BERLIN, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Deniz Undav scored twice and set up another goal as Germany completed its final home preparation for the World Cup with a controlled 4-0 win over Finland in Mainz on Sunday.
Julian Nagelsmann used the friendly against the 73rd-ranked side in the FIFA ranking to test possible starters 14 days before Germany opens its tournament in Houston against Curacao.
Lennart Karl made his fi

Florida lawsuit enjoined for bad-faith filing

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:03:53 GMT

Read the ruling here.

Source: Courthouse News Service

Federal court declines to reinstate judge

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:34:39 GMT

Read the ruling here.

Source: Courthouse News Service

Blind patient turned away

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:52:24 GMT

Read the ruling here.

Source: Courthouse News Service

College aid collusion

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:48:33 GMT

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Source: Courthouse News Service

Why the NWSL Could Be a Big Winner at the Men's World Cup

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:04:48 GMT
Why the NWSL Could Be a Big Winner at the Men's World Cup

Houston Police Department logs highest officer headcount in 20 years following $1B in raises

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:13:53 GMT
Houston Police Department logs highest officer headcount in 20 years following $1B in raises

Video- Woman points gun at civilians, officers inside Scottsdale Police lobby before shooting

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:13:48 GMT
Video- Woman points gun at civilians, officers inside Scottsdale Police lobby before shooting

Bodycam shows man stab Aurora officer in head before fatal police shooting

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:08:03 GMT
Bodycam shows man stab Aurora officer in head before fatal police shooting

Boston weighs $3M budget cut for police, transferring funds to equity programs

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:06:54 GMT
Boston weighs $3M budget cut for police, transferring funds to equity programs

NYPD investigating after groups of people spotted descending into sewers on multiple occasions

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:05:31 GMT
NYPD investigating after groups of people spotted descending into sewers on multiple occasions

Frey selects Minneapolis Police veteran as interim chief

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:05:12 GMT
Frey selects Minneapolis Police veteran as interim chief