9:10 AM ET The Blue Jays suffered a deflating loss Tuesday against the Yankees, but it was a series of umpire decisions earlier in the game that left Toronto players and coaches scratching their heads. Blue Jays reliever Yimi Garcia, manager Charlie Montoyo and pitching coach Pete Walker all were ejected as part of a
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12:48 PM ET Associated Press CHICAGO — Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and will be sidelined indefinitely. The 63-year-old currently is not showing any symptoms. Francona missed much of the past two seasons with a variety of health issues. Guardians bench coach DeMarlo Hale, who filled in when Francona
10:28 AM ET Michael Bunting, Moritz Seider and Trevor Zegras were announced Wednesday as finalists for the NHL’s 2021-22 Calder Trophy, awarded annually to “the player selected as the most proficient in his first year of competition in the National Hockey League.” Members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association vote on the Calder. Winners of
9:21 AM ET Associated Press ROME — Once is enough when it comes to beating Rafael Nadal on a clay court. Throughout his career, Nadal has never lost consecutive matches on his favorite surface and the Spaniard extended that perfect record on Wednesday by beating John Isner 6-3, 6-1 to reach the third round of
The challenge facing counties regarding the availability of overseas players has been laid bare by Sussex’s announcement that they have signed a third wicketkeeper-batter for the T20 Blast, with New Zealand’s Tim Seifert joining Mohammad Rizwan and Josh Philippe in their squad. Counties are only able to register three overseas players simultaneously and field two
10:49 AM ET BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama football coach Nick Saban on Wednesday denied the implication that anyone from his team violated NCAA rules by recruiting former Louisville receiver Tyler Harrell before he entered the transfer portal in April. Speaking to reporters at a golf event, Saban said, “We don’t tamper with anybody.” But that’s
10:49 AM ET BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama football coach Nick Saban on Wednesday denied the implication that anyone from his team violated NCAA rules by recruiting former Louisville receiver Tyler Harrell before he entered the transfer portal in April. Speaking to reporters at a golf event, Saban said, “We don’t tamper with anybody.” But that’s
8:00 AM ET All odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook. What you need to know for today’s playoff games Jayson The Creator? Jayson Tatum is turning into a superstar before our eyes and it’s more than just his elite ability to score the basketball. Tatum has become a playmaker for Boston’s role players, tallying 32
9:26 AM ET Niamh Lewis David Smith won a gold medal as part of the Team GB rowing squad at the London 2012 Paralympics, but he does not want to be remembered as an Olympic medallist. At 44, the Scotsman has learned more about how to thrive in life through experiencing aggressive recurring cancerous tumours
8:02 AM ET Associated Press VIRGINIA WATER, England — Thomas Bjorn will be one of European captain Henrik Stenson’s assistants at next year’s Ryder Cup in Italy. Bjorn on Wednesday became the first vice captain announced by the European team, which will look to regain the trophy from the Americans in Rome. It will be