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• Manzardo and other shiny new prospects on the way May 7, 2024
  Who are the players you should be claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire this week?
• Playoffs picks: Who wins Rangers-Canes, Panthers-B's, Stars-Avs, Canucks-Oilers? May 7, 2024
  The first round is complete. Which teams will make it to the conference finals? Our experts make their predictions.
• Experts debate the draft: Which rookie classes will make an instant impact? May 7, 2024
  Our experts weigh in on the 2024 NFL draft's biggest questions.
• European Team of the Week: Haaland, Jackson, Olise star May 7, 2024
  ESPN and WhoScored bring you the best players from Europe's top five leagues from the latest round of action.
• Why is Chelsea keeping Pochettino in limbo over his future? May 7, 2024
  The ongoing uncertainty over Mauricio Pochettino's position only points to a bigger question.
• WNBA preseason Power Rankings: Aces back on top, Storm climbing May 7, 2024
  The two-time defending champion Aces are back on top, and the Storm and Mercury make huge jumps.
• Awful display at Palace all but dooms Man United to worst Premier League season May 7, 2024
  Manchester United endured a 4-0 loss at the hands of Crystal Palace as Erik ten Hag's side are nearing what could be their worst ever finish in Premier League history.
• When realignment leaves a school behind: 10 teams and how they fared May 7, 2024
  The good news for Oregon State and Washington State -- spurned by power conferences -- is that teams have been left behind before. Some, like TCU, eventually survived.
• Madrid vs. Bayern is a battle of extreme coaching styles. Who will prevail? May 7, 2024
  Only one of Bayern Munich's Thomas Tuchel and Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti -- polar opposites as managers -- can make the Champions League final.
• Riley: Butler extension contingent on availability May 7, 2024
  Pat Riley said he isn't sure what the Miami Heat will do regarding Jimmy Butler's two-year extension.
• Shoulder injury to delay Cardoso's debut with Sky May 7, 2024
  Sky rookie Kamilla Cardoso will have to wait to make her official WNBA debut as she'll miss 4-6 weeks with a shoulder injury she suffered in the Sky's preseason game this past Friday, the team announced Monday.
• Wembanyama voted unanimous Rookie of Year May 7, 2024
  Victor Wembanyama was named the NBA's Rookie of the Year on Monday, garnering all 99 first-place votes to become the sixth unanimous winner in the last 40 years.
• Brunson's 4th straight 40-point game lifts Knicks May 7, 2024
  Jalen Brunson scored 43 points, becoming the fourth player in NBA history with four straight 40-point, 5-assist games in the postseason, and the New York Knicks outlasted the Indiana Pacers 121-117 on Monday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
• Carlo rejoins Bruins late, scores after son is born May 7, 2024
  Brandon Carlo wasn't with his Boston teammates Monday morning as they prepared for Game 1 in Florida, but the Bruins defenseman later rejoined his club after his wife, Mayson, gave birth to their son, Crew, and he proceeded to score a goal in a 5-1 win.
• Murray tosses heating pad on floor in Game 2 loss May 7, 2024
  Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray should have been called for a technical foul after throwing a heating pad on the floor during a 106-80 Game 2 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, crew chief Marc Davis said Monday, but play continued without any whistle.
• Buehler 'confident' after hitting 96 mph in return May 7, 2024
  Dodgers righty Walker Buehler went four innings and struck out four on 77 pitches Monday night -- his first major league start in nearly two years.
• Nuggets staggered by Wolves again in G2 laugher May 7, 2024
  Another dominant performance by the Timberwolves has the reigning champion Nuggets reeling.
• Battle of the NL powerhouses: What we learned from Dodgers' series sweep of Braves May 7, 2024
  Two powerhouses just wrapped up their first series of 2024. Here are our takeaways from the potential NLCS preview.
• Turki Alalshikh has big plans for Canelo, Crawford and Fury May 7, 2024
  Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, tells ESPN he has grand plans for boxing superstars Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford and Tyson Fury.
• Canelo: 'I can do whatever I want,' but Benavidez, Crawford should be next May 7, 2024
  Canelo Alvarez said he has earned the right to fight whomever he wants. Hopefully he picks fighters fans want.

MLB Baseball

• Walker Buehler shows some rust but overcomes it in his Dodgers return May 7, 2024
  Walker Buehler gets past a bumpy start and puts in a decent performance in his first game in nearly two years during the Dodgers' 6-3 win over the Marlins.
• Mets' Brandon Nimmo feels 'like there's more in the tank' amid recent hot stretch May 7, 2024
  Brandon Nimmo has had a rough start to the 2024 season at the plate, but has picked it up as of late and came through with a go-ahead home run to give the Mets a 4-3 win Monday night.
• Justin Steele pitches 4.2 innings in first game back from injury May 7, 2024
  Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele allowed three hits while throwing 68 pitches, 43 for strikes
• Jonny DeLuca stays hot with homer, 4 RBIs as Rays beat Mike Clevinger, White Sox 8-2 May 7, 2024
  Mike Clevinger was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte before the game and allowed four runs, six hits and four walks without a strikeout over two-plus innings in his season debut
• Brandon Nimmo's home run lifts Mets over Cardinals, 4-3, to snap three-game losing streak May 7, 2024
  The Mets recorded 10 hits and snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
• Dodgers put Joe Kelly on injured list because of shoulder strain May 7, 2024
  The Dodgers officially activated Walker Buehler on Monday, but they also put reliever Joe Kelly on the injured list because of a right posterior shoulder strain.
• Wheeler dominates, Harper goes yard again as Phillies finish another sweep May 7, 2024
  Zack Wheeler dominated the Giants and Bryce Harper went deep for the second straight night as the Phillies completed their fourth sweep in six series.
• Why Black's up-and-down MLB debut is least of Giants' concerns May 7, 2024
  Mason Black's rocky MLB debut is the least of the Giants’ worries on their way to three games at Coors Field.
• Purdue star Zach Edey throws out first pitch at Cubs-Padres game May 7, 2024
  Edey finished his time at Purdue as the all-time leading scorer with 2,516 points
• A's outfielder Rooker earns AL Player of the Week for power outburst May 7, 2024
  Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker earned AL Player of the Week honors for the week of April 29 to May 5.
• Darryl Strawberry eager to thank Mets fans, apologize for leaving at upcoming number retirement May 6, 2024
  Mets legend Darryl Strawberry says he's eager to thank fans and apologize for not leaving on the best of terms at his upcoming number retirement.
• Cody Bellinger, Seiya Suzuki get positive injury updates from Craig Counsell May 6, 2024
  Chicago Cubs outfielders Cody Bellinger and Seiya Suzuki have both been working out at Wrigley Field this week, but could the team soon get back two of its best hitters?
• Watch Mason Black's first two career Ks elicit great family reaction May 6, 2024
  Mason Black's family had a wholesome reaction to the rookie's first two career strikeouts against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday.
• What we learned as Phillies sweep Giants in Black's MLB debut May 6, 2024
  One bad Mason Black inning was all the difference in the Giants’ 6-1 loss Monday to complete an ugly sweep against the Philadelphia Phillies.
• Mets Notes: Francisco Alvarez takes first step in recovery, six-man rotation looking likely May 6, 2024
  Notes on Francisco Alvarez's recovery, New York turning to a six-man rotation when Kodai Senga returns, and Pete Alonso's off day.
• Justin Steele rejoins Cubs' roster in huge boost to rotation May 6, 2024
  Chicago Cubs ace Justin Steele will make his long-awaited return to the mound on Monday night, taking on the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field.
• Mets at Cardinals: How to watch on SNY on May 6, 2024 May 6, 2024
  Here's how to watch the Mets game on SNY online or via the SNY app.
• White Sox officially add Mike Clevinger to roster ahead of start vs. Rays May 6, 2024
  Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger has officially been added to the team’s active roster and will start Monday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
• Guardians place AL-leading hitter Steven Kwan on injured list, promote top prospect Kyle Manzardo May 6, 2024
  The Guardians are losing their extraordinary leadoff hitter for a bit and adding one with power and potential.
• Top 10 fantasy baseball prospects: May 6 May 6, 2024
  Chris Crawford updates his list of top fantasy prospects who can help teams in 2024.

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PGA Golf

• Local Recap: Hillsdale Tennis No. 4 doubles team takes second at SMITL meet May 7, 2024
  In addition, two other doubles teams took third and No. 1 singles took third. In golf, the Colts took home their third SCAA win of the season.
• Golf roundup: Willmar Cardinals finish 5th at CLC stop in Brainerd May 7, 2024
  May 6—BRAINERD — Deiken Carruthers had a top-10 finish as the Willmar boys golf team placed fifth at a Central Lakes Conference meet at the Legacy Golf Course at Craguns Resort and Hotel on Monday evening. Carruthers shot a seven-over-par 77 to finish in a three-way tie for seventh. Brainerd's Marty Timmons earned medalist honors […]
• UGA Women's golf in eighth at Auburn Regional May 7, 2024
  AUBURN, Ala. — The No. 23-ranked Georgia women’s golf team shot 306 in Monday’s opening round of the NCAA Auburn Regional, placing the Bulldogs in eighth on the team leaderboard at Auburn University Club. Fast Facts • Graduate Napat “Jenny” Lertsadwattana led the Bulldogs on Monday with a 2-over 74. Georgia also counted a pair […]
• Lottie Woad leads FSU golf Into Second Place at NCAA Las Vegas Regional May 7, 2024
  Lottie Woad leads FSU golf to second place in Las Vegas Regional.
• Rancho Mirage pro survives playoff at U.S. Open local qualifer in Palm Desert May 7, 2024
  Scott Cherry has now survived qualifying playoffs in two of the last three years.
• GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL GOLF: Lady Mustangs in front at state after Monday's round May 7, 2024
  May 6—KINGSLAND — The Andrews girls golf team ended the first day of the Class 4A state championship in first place with a 21-stroke lead ahead of second place Comal Davenport Monday at Legends Golf Course. The Lady Mustangs, who are going after a 19th state title in program as well as back-to-back championships, posted […]
• Six Palm Desert golfers shoot under par to advance in CIF regional May 6, 2024
  Six of the seven Palm Desert players in the field finished in the top 20 of the 119-player event in Victorville
• NCAA women's regionals impacted by severe weather May 6, 2024
  Brently Romine joins Golf Central to discuss how less than ideal course conditions are impacting the NCAA women's golf regionals in Bryan, Texas.
• Schauffele trending upward ahead of PGA Champ. May 6, 2024
  Paige Mackenzie joins Golf Central to highlight Xander Schauffele's upward trajectory ahead of the PGA Championship in search of his first major title.
• Ludvig Åberg withdraws from Wells Fargo with knee issue May 6, 2024
  Åberg still plans on competing in next week's PGA Championship.
• HLs: PGA Works Collegiate Championship, Round 1 May 6, 2024
  Watch highlights from the first round of the PGA Works Collegiate Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
• Will Scottie Scheffler play in the PGA Championship? May 6, 2024
  Scheffler has made it clear that he wants to be with his wife to welcome their first child.
• Sweden's Aberg pulls out of PGA Wells Fargo with sore knee May 6, 2024
  World number six Ludvig Aberg of Sweden withdrew from this week's PGA Wells Fargo Championship on Monday with lingering knee soreness only 10 days before the PGA Championship."I'm reaching out to let you all know that I'm going to have to withdraw from the Wells Fargo Championship," Aberg said in a statement.