Month: May 2024

NHL

DeAngelo riles up MSG crowd in Hurricanes’ loss

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 5, 2024, 08:47 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Tony DeAngelo heard often vulgar chants from New York Rangers fans during his team’s 4-3 Game 1 loss on Sunday, especially when his first-period penalty led to a critical power-play
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Golf

Pendrith wins Byron Nelson, his 1st PGA Tour title

Associated Press May 5, 2024, 07:29 PM ET Open Extended Reactions McKINNEY, Texas — Taylor Pendrith took advantage of Ben Kohles‘ final-hole meltdown to win the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title. Kohles overtook Pendrith with birdies on Nos. 16 and 17 for a one-shot lead then bogeyed the
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MLB

Rays’ Pepiot leaves after hit by 107.5 mph liner

Associated Press May 5, 2024, 03:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot departed with a lower left leg bruise in the second inning of Sunday’s game against the New York Mets after getting hit by a 107.5 mph line drive hit by Starling Marte. The
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MLB

Star Pirates prospect Skenes gives up 1st pro HR

May 5, 2024, 04:35 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Paul Skenes, considered the top pitching prospect in baseball, has been lighting up opposing hitters in Triple-A. But the future Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander went through a rite of passage Sunday, allowing his first home run as a pro. Pitching for Indianapolis, Skenes gave up a solo
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MLB

Red Sox end Twins’ winning streak at 12 games

ESPN News Services May 5, 2024, 05:28 PM ET Open Extended Reactions MINNEAPOLIS — Ceddanne Rafaela hit the first Red Sox home run in seven games, Rafael Devers added another and Boston ended Minnesota’s 12-game winning streak by beating the Twins 9-2 on Sunday. Vaughn Grissom and Dominic Smith had two-run doubles, and Boston ended
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MLB

Rangers rookie Langford (hamstring) going on IL

ESPN News Services May 5, 2024, 08:45 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Texas Rangers rookie outfielder Wyatt Langford is expected to miss three to four weeks after suffering a Grade 1 right hamstring strain, manager Bruce Bochy told reporters Sunday. Langford left Saturday night’s game after struggling to run to first base, and an MRI
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MLB

Reports: AL batting leader Kwan headed to IL

ESPN News Services May 5, 2024, 07:32 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CLEVELAND — Guardians leadoff hitter Steven Kwan is headed to the injured list with a hamstring strain, and Cleveland will call up prospect Kyle Manzardo, according to multiple reports. Kwan, who entered the weekend leading the AL in batting, underwent an MRI after
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MLB

Ohtani hits 2 HRs in win, including 464-foot blast

ESPN News Services May 5, 2024, 06:48 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani went 4-for-4 with two home runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Sunday afternoon to sweep the three-game series. Ohtani launched a hanging curveball from Braves started Max Fried 412 feet over the
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