Sports
9 hours ago
Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought
For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.
9 hours ago
McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut
Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.
12 hours ago
After Reinsdorf endorsement, Donovan says Bulls’ best interest is the top priority
Donovan has yet to decide on his future, however. The 60-year-old plans to meet with Reinsdorf after the season.
1 day ago
76ers say Joel Embiid will have surgery for appendicitis with no timeline for his return
Joel Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery on Thursday in Houston, the Philadelphia 76ers announced. The 76ers are scheduled to play at the Rockets on Thursday night.
1 day ago
White Sox option opening day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A after 3 shaky outings
The White Sox don’t expect it to be a long stay in the minors.
1 day ago
White Sox will pay tribute to loyal fan Pope Leo by giving away pope-themed hats
A limited number of hats shaped like the Pope's miter, with the team's sock logo in the middle, will be distributed.
1 day ago
A wild hook and a big leg kick as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson open the Masters
The Masters got started beneath whispy white clouds and a bright blue spring sky Thursday when Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson once again struck the ceremonial tee shots down the first fairway at Augusta National.
2 days ago
Sue Bird to serve as an NBC studio analyst for WNBA broadcasts this season
Hall of Famer Sue Bird watched the W NBA on NBC growing up and now she'll be part of the network's broadcasts of the league.
2 days ago
Bulls CEO Michael Reinsdorf says he wants coach Billy Donovan to remain in his job
The 60-year-old Donovan has consistently said he still has a passion for coaching.
2 days ago
Back in Ann Arbor, Dusty May tells jubilant Michigan fans: ‘This trophy is yours’
Top-ranked Michigan returned to campus as national champions on Tuesday, and coach Dusty May told the fans who greeted them at the Crisler Center that "this trophy is yours."
2 days ago
Fernando Mendoza to watch the NFL draft from Miami with family and friends, AP source says
Fernando Mendoza, expected to go first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders, will watch the NFL draft with family and friends in Miami, someone with knowledge of the quarterback's plans said Tuesday.
2 days ago
Avalanche clinch top spot in Western Conference and shift focus to bigger goals
Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar isn't ready to plan any parades just yet. Moments after the Avalanche beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Tuesday night to clinch Central Division and top seed in the Western Conference, Bednar was already focusing on the next step toward the ultimate goal of a Stanley Cup.
3 days ago
Lefty Matthew Boyd becomes second Cubs starting pitcher to land on injured list
Boyd is 1-1 with a 6.75 ERA in two starts this season for Chicago. He has 17 strikeouts in 9 1/3 innings.
3 days ago
Bulls fire Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley after six years in a front-office shakeup
The Bulls' lone playoff appearance since all three were hired came during the 2021-22 season, when they finished sixth in the Eastern Conference at 46-36 and got knocked out by Milwaukee in the first round.
3 days ago
Bears Hall of Famer Steve McMichael had CTE, researchers say. He died in 2025 after fighting ALS
It can only be diagnosed after death.
3 days ago
White Sox place outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain
Hays got hurt during Monday night's 2-1 loss to Baltimore.
3 days ago
The NBA’s stretch run has arrived. Here’s a look at what’s happening
A busy 10-game NBA slate awaits on Tuesday, and some clarity might come in terms of who'll end up seeded where.
3 days ago
Michigan muscles its way to program’s 2nd national title, beating stubborn UConn 69-63
The five fabulous transfers who make up Michigan coach Dusty May's starting lineup got down and dirty with the rest of the Wolverines — coming out with the national title trophy Monday night after muscling their way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.
4 days ago
Mets to retire Carlos Beltrán’s No. 15 in ceremony before he enters team’s hall of fame on Sept. 19
The New York Mets will retire Carlos Beltrán's No. 15 and he will enter the team's hall of fame before their home game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sept. 19.
4 days ago
Cubs’ Cade Horton placed on 15-day IL, set for tests after leaving 2nd start with forearm discomfort
The Cubs placed Horton on the 15-day injured list with a strained forearm on Sunday , two days after he felt discomfort throwing a pitch.
