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Twins hold on to beat Blue Jays 4-3 after Ryan leaves with elbow soreness

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Andrew Morris pitched 3 2/3 scoreless innings in relief of starter Joe Ryan, who exited with elbow soreness , and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to split a four-game series. Ryan, a 2025 All-Star, struck out Yohendrick Piñango to start the game. He then walked Kazuma Okamoto and immediately signaled to catcher Victor Caratini and the dugout before leaving. Luke Keaschall had a pair of hits, including an RBI double in a three-run fifth inning for Minnesota, which had lost 13 of 16 entering the game. The Twins lost a night earlier as Toronto scored eight runs before an out was recorded in the eighth against Minnesota’s bullpen, which started the day with a 5.48 ERA, third-worst in the majors. Morris (1-1) allowed just two hits and a walk, while striking out three in his sixth major league appearance. He debuted on April 12. Okamoto hit a two-run home run in the ninth off Twins reliever Justin Topa, but Topa managed to secure hi...
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Leigh secure third win in succession at Catalans

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Betfred Super League Catalans (6) 18 Tries: Sexton, Makinson 2 Goals: Sexton 3 Leigh (10) 33 Tries: Charnley 2, Ofahengaue, Trout, Halton Goals: Cook 6 Drop Goal: Cook Leigh Leopards made it three Super League wins on the bounce with an impressive victory against the Catalans Dragons in an entertaining affair in Perpignan. Josh Charnley scored twice on his 100th appearance for Leigh who are beginning to replicate the form which has seen them make the play-offs in the past two Super League seasons. Fellow winger Tommy Makinson scored twice for Catalans as the French side led the match with less than 15 minutes remaining. However, Joe Ofahengaue scored a decisive try for Leigh late on before scores from Owen Trout and Frankie Halton - as well as a drop goal from Adam Cook - added gloss to the scoreline to underline the Leopards' resurgence. More to follow. Catalans: Staines; Makinson, Aispuro-Bichet, Faataape, Darrelatour; Sexton, Dodd; Fa'asuamaleaui, Tison, Navarrete, Cond...
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6 former Arizona men’s basketball players invited to NBA Draft combine

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Jan 14, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) and guard Jaden Bradley (0) celebrate a win against the Arizona State Sun Devils at the end of the game at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images | Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images Through graduation and early entry, Arizona has six players from the Final Four team eligible for the 2026 NBA Draft. And four of them are on the list of invitees to the annual NBA Draft Combine. Seniors Tobe Awaka and Jaden Bradley and freshmen Brayden Burries and Koa Peat are among the 73 players invited to the combine, set for May 10-17 in Chicago. Also invited are ex-UA players Kylan Boswell and Henri Veesaar , who finished their college careers at Illinois and North Carolina, respectively. An invite to the combine is usually a strong indication of whether NBA scouts consider a player worthy of being taken in two-round draft, which is set for June 23. Last year Carter Bryant was the only player w...
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Chargers got excellent value on DB Genesis Smith

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 27: Genesis Smith of the Arizona Wildcats participates in a drill during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Los Angeles Chargers knew they needed to get some help for the secondary during the NFL Draft and they got that in defensive back Genesis Smith, the No. 131 overall pick out of Arizona. Smith is someone that could have gone much sooner in the draft, but the Chargers stopped his slide on Day 3 and they could benefit from him as soon as this season on both defense and special teams. “Safety was one of the top needs for the Chargers this offseason, and Smith was one of my favorite late-Day 2 targets who ultimately fell to Day 3,” ESPN contributor Matt Miller wrote. “With great size at 6-2 and 200 pounds, Smith didn’t post stellar 40 times in predraft workouts, but he’s an instinctive playmaker who can patrol deep and use his p...
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Should OKC Thunder root for Lakers or Rockets to advance to Round 2?

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After another Round 1 sweep, the Oklahoma City Thunder get to enjoy a mini-vacation. They took care of business against the Phoenix Suns with a mundane Game 4 win on Monday. Turns out, the lopsided matchup played out exactly like everybody thought it would. Now, the Thunder await their Round 2 opponent. It'll either be the Los Angeles Lakers or the Houston Rockets . Considering the Lakers hold a tight 3-1 series lead, feels like it's going to be them to advance to face the reigning NBA champions. Both teams have been without important pieces. The Lakers remain without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The Rockets have only had Kevin Durant suit up once in the NBA playoffs. That has caused this weird Round 1 matchup to feature the zombie versions of both contenders. Not something you typically see. Let's spell out every argument for the Lakers and Rockets as to why the Thunder should and shouldn't favor a matchup against them in the second round of the 2026 NBA playo...
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Devin Booker tips cap to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 'He’s the MVP of the league'

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Starting their voyage for a hopeful back-to-back title, the Oklahoma City Thunder have kept pace with last year's destination to a Larry O'Brien trophy. For the third straight year, they completed a Round 1 sweep. This time, over the Phoenix Suns . The Thunder completed a 131-122 Game 4 win over the Suns. With Jalen Williams sidelined halfway through the Round 1 series, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander amped up his playoff production. He had an efficient 31 points and eight assists. Meanwhile, the Suns' counterpart couldn't match his production — or really, get anywhere near the zone of it. Devin Booker was a no-show for the Round 1 series. He averaged a forgettable 21.3 points on 46% and 4.8 assists. He had 24 points and six assists in Game 4. Afterward, game recognized game. Booker tipped his cap to the Thunder. And specifically, Gilgeous-Alexander. The 29-year-old has been in the NBA long enough to know when you're seeing an all-time legend. Considering Gilgeous-Ale...
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Return of Yankees injured stars raises more questions than answers

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The New York Yankees have been one of the best teams in MLB through the first month of the season, and they are about to get healthier. Clarity, however, isn’t coming with it. With Anthony Volpe and Carlos Rodon both expected back within the next 10–14 days, the Yankees are facing a different kind of problem. Former Cy Young award winner Gerrit Cole is also expected back in less than a month, which complicates matters even more. Too many moving pieces, and not enough obvious answers. MORE: 3 MLB teams who could fire their managers and hire Alex Cora What Happens in the Infield? New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe follows through on a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers. | Brad Penner-Imagn Images Volpe’s return should be simple… right? Not exactly. While he’s been the team’s everyday shortstop the past two seasons, the Yankees have gotten contributions in his absence, particularly from José Caballero, who has made a case to stay in the lineup. That creates a dilem...
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