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Sources: Ex-Angel Fletcher used Mizuhara bookie
May 17, 2024
David Fletcher, a former Angels infielder currently with the Braves' Triple-A affiliate, and his friend, who also played in the minor leagues, bet with the bookie who took wagers from Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter, sources told ESPN.
Sources: Porzingis likely out for start of East finals
May 17, 2024
Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is expected to remain sidelined for Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference finals next week, but there's optimism he'll be able to return sometime in the series -- barring any setbacks, sources told ESPN on Friday.
Transfer Talk: Arsenal, AC Milan race to sign Joshua Zirkzee
May 17, 2024
Arsenal are still in the race to sign Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee, even as AC Milan push closer. Transfer Talk is with the latest.
Giants’ Lee needs shoulder surgery; season over
May 17, 2024
Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee will undergo season-ending surgery on his left shoulder, the team announced Friday.
Scheffler cards 66 after jail stint on ‘chaotic’ day
May 17, 2024
Scottie Scheffler's "chaotic" day that featured a brief morning stay in jail ended with the world's top-ranked golfer shooting a 66 at the PGA Championship.
Budenholzer: I’d coach this Suns team if on moon
May 17, 2024
Mike Budenholzer got sentimental when describing his childhood in Arizona but quickly turned to the future, telling reporters, "It's mind-boggling to me, like mind-blowing, to think that I'm going to be the head coach of the Phoenix Suns."
Former Blues coach Berube gets Maple Leafs job
May 17, 2024
The Maple Leafs are hiring former Blues coach Craig Berube to replace Sheldon Keefe.
Ohtani Day to be annual celebration in L.A.
May 17, 2024
The city of Los Angeles has declared May 17 Shohei Ohtani Day, with the city council passing a resolution to make this an annual observance for the duration of Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers career.
1 in 3 high-profile athletes threatened by bettors
May 17, 2024
The NCAA reports that nearly one in three star athletes receive abusive messages from people with "betting interests," with some college basketball players getting death threats during championship tournaments.