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Chris Sale and Tarik Skubal take Cy Young Awards after both were pitching triple crown winners

Nov. 21, 2024 01:40 AM EST

Chris Sale was one of the ace left-handers Tarik Skubal idolized as a teenager. Now the two will be linked forever after winning their first Cy Young Awards on Wednesday. Skubal was a unanimous pick for the American League honor following a brilliant season with the Detroit Tigers....

Trump feuded with NFL players in his first term. Now, some are busting out his dance moves

Nov. 20, 2024 16:02 PM EST

If the latest dance sweeping the sports world is any indication, Donald Trump and the NFL might get along much better in his second term in the White House than they did the first time around. Several NFL players have taken a cue from the college ranks and even soccer pitches and...

UConn coach Geno Auriemma breaks NCAA wins record, getting 1,217th career victory

Nov. 21, 2024 01:18 AM EST

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Geno Auriemma soaked in the moment. UConn's Hall of Fame coach now stands alone atop the NCAA basketball wins list. Auriemma broke a tie with former Stanford women's coach Tara VanDerveer, earning his 1,217th career victory with an 85-41 win over Fairleigh...

Steinbrenner wants his relationship with Soto to be similar to how he gets along with Judge and Cole

Nov. 20, 2024 14:46 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Hal Steinbrenner wants his relationship with Juan Soto to be similar to his friendship with Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole, and the New York Yankees owner emphasized the team's commitment to continually improve its roster if the star free-agent outfielder stays in the Bronx. ...

MLB will test robot umpires at 13 spring training ballparks hosting 19 teams

Nov. 20, 2024 19:15 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball will test robot umpires as part of a challenge system during spring training at 13 ballparks hosting 19 teams, which could lead to regular-season use in 2026. MLB has been experimenting with the automated ball-strike system in the minor leagues...

Las Vegas Grand Prix in better shape after ironing out inaugural year kinks that nearly ruined race

Nov. 21, 2024 01:37 AM EST

LAS VEGAS (AP) — There’s never been a faster, more jaw-dropping 180-degree turn than the one Max Verstappen took a year ago at the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Dutchman hated the event even before he arrived — local residents were also outraged, but for different reasons...

Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam ball from the World Series to hit the auction block

Nov. 20, 2024 12:39 PM EST

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block. The Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman came to the plate on a sprained right ankle with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the...

Maui Invitational returns to a Lahaina still grappling with raw emotions left by deadly wildfire

Nov. 20, 2024 00:14 AM EST

HONOLULU (AP) — Three generations of TJ Rickard’s family lost their homes in the deadly Maui wildfire more than a year ago, and he and his extended family still have not rebuilt. That leaves Rickard, a high school basketball coach, conflicted about next week's return of the storied Maui...

Gallaudet women's volleyball team is signing, quietly winning and rolling into the NCAA Tournament

Nov. 20, 2024 17:01 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Laughs and the occasional celebratory scream pierce the calm quiet of the gym and the sound of volleyballs bouncing off the hardwood floor. It is practice time at Gallaudet University for the women’s volleyball team, which is made up almost entirely of deaf and...

College football picks: Never mind Hoosiers, Ohio State has lots riding on showdown at the Horseshoe

Nov. 20, 2024 17:53 PM EST

Much has been made about the stakes for unbeaten Indiana in Saturday's top-five showdown with Ohio State. Don't forget what this game means for the Buckeyes. Ohio State hasn't won a Big Ten championship, let alone play in the title game, since 2020. Ohio State has had...

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What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people

Nov. 21, 2024 04:49 AM EST

Wednesday is Transgender Day of Remembrance, which focuses on trans people who have lost their lives because of violence. Here is what to know. What is Transgender Day of Remembrance? Transgender Day of Remembrance is marked every Nov. 20 and began in 1999 to honor Rita...

Chicago State faces Indiana State, seeks to halt 5-game skid

Nov. 21, 2024 04:16 AM EST

Chicago State Cougars (0-5) at Indiana State Sycamores (2-2) Terre Haute, Indiana; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Chicago State looks to end its five-game skid with a victory over Indiana State. Indiana State finished 32-7 overall with a 16-1 record at...

LSU squares off against Pittsburgh in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia

Nov. 21, 2024 04:16 AM EST

Pittsburgh Panthers (5-0) vs. LSU Tigers (4-0) White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia; Friday, 2:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: LSU will take on Pittsburgh at Colonial Hall in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. LSU went 17-16 overall with an 8-5 record in...

Christensen leads Hawaii against No. 10 North Carolina after 25-point game

Nov. 21, 2024 04:16 AM EST

North Carolina Tar Heels (2-1) at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (4-0) Honolulu; Saturday, 12:30 a.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Hawaii takes on No. 10 North Carolina after Tanner Christensen scored 25 points in Hawaii's 73-68 overtime victory against the Weber State Wildcats. ...

Florida Atlantic faces Oklahoma State in Charleston, South Carolina

Nov. 21, 2024 04:16 AM EST

Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-0) vs. Florida Atlantic Owls (3-2) Charleston, South Carolina; Thursday, 2:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cowboys -1.5; over/under is 162.5 BOTTOM LINE: Florida Atlantic will square off against Oklahoma State at TD Arena...

Washington State Cougars face the Eastern Washington Eagles

Nov. 21, 2024 04:16 AM EST

Eastern Washington Eagles (1-3) vs. Washington State Cougars (4-1) Spokane, Washington; Thursday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -11.5; over/under is 159.5 BOTTOM LINE: Washington State plays Eastern Washington in Spokane, Washington. ...

Terry leads Eastern Michigan against Oakland after 25-point game

Nov. 21, 2024 04:16 AM EST

Eastern Michigan Eagles (2-2) at Oakland Golden Grizzlies (1-3) Auburn Hills, Michigan; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Grizzlies -7.5; over/under is 131.5 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Michigan visits Oakland after Jalen Terry scored 25...

UIC Flames take on the James Madison Dukes

Nov. 21, 2024 04:16 AM EST

James Madison Dukes (2-2) vs. UIC Flames (3-1) Daytona Beach, Florida; Thursday, 11 a.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Dukes -3.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: UIC plays James Madison in Daytona Beach, Florida. UIC finished 12-21...

Kingz leads Oregon State against Oregon after 22-point game

Nov. 21, 2024 04:16 AM EST

Oregon Ducks (4-0) at Oregon State Beavers (4-0) Corvallis, Oregon; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Ducks -6.5; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: Oregon State hosts Oregon after Nate Kingz scored 22 points in Oregon State's 70-51 win against...

Michigan puts home win streak on the line against Tarleton State

Nov. 21, 2024 04:16 AM EST

Tarleton State Texans (1-4) at Michigan Wolverines (3-1) Ann Arbor, Michigan; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolverines -30.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: Michigan will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the...