New York Mets superstar Soto left Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the first inning with right calf tightness.
Soto appeared to grimace while rounding second base in the top of the first. He briefly remained in the game and ran home on the next play, but was then replaced in left field by Tyrone Taylor to start the bottom half.
The NFL said Friday that it would not discipline Rashee Rice after a former girlfriend posted images of bruises and wounds on social media earlier this year and alleged that they were caused by the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver.
The league said in a statement that Rice "has not engaged in conduct that violates the personal conduct policy."
After his crash last week in Florida, Tiger Woods took out his phone and told a deputy, "I was just talking to the president," according to body camera footage released Thursday showing Woods' arrest on a DUI charge.
The phone conversation was not captured on video, but Woods could be heard saying, "Thank you so much," as he hung up and the deputy approached. It wasn't clear if Woods was referring to President Donald Trump, whose former daughter-in-law, Vanessa Trump, is dating Woods.
Three-time champion Phil Mickelson withdrew from the Masters on Thursday, citing a personal health matter with his family that kept him out of all but one of the five LIV Golf events this year.
Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel walked into the postgame news conference and was greeted by a handful of television cameras blocking his path to the podium when suddenly out jumped head coach Charles Lee, who doused him with a bottle of water before embracing his star rookie.
The Toronto Maple Leafs were mathematically eliminated from qualifying for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with Thursday's 4-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks.
Toronto entered the season with the league's longest active playoff streak at nine years. This spring will mark the first time the Maple Leafs have failed to reach the postseason since drafting Matthews first overall in 2016.
Tiger Woods expressed astonishment as he was handcuffed after crashing his vehicle last week in Florida, according to body camera footage released Thursday.
"I do believe your normal faculties are impaired, and you're under an unknown substance, so at this time you're under arrest for DUI," Martin County Sheriff's deputy Tatiana Levenar told Woods after conducting a sobriety test on the golfer.
There have been plenty of doubts about the Braves' starting rotation.
No such worries for the top guy.
Shaking off an illness that hampered his velocity, Sale allowed only one base runner in six innings of another dominant start to lead Atlanta past the Athletics 5-1 on Wednesday.
Tiger Woods entered a not guilty plea in his driving under the influence case in Florida on Tuesday, hours after a sheriff's report said he had pain pills and showed signs of impairment at the scene of the crash last week.
The online court docket for Martin County, Florida, showed Woods entered a written plea of not guilty and planned to waive his appearance during an arraignment hearing next month.
Woods' eyes were bloodshot and glassy, his pupils dilated and he had opioid pills in his pocket when interviewed at the scene of the crash, according to the arrest report released by the Martin County Sheriff's Office.
Tiger Woods' eyes were bloodshot and glassy, his pupils dilated and he had hydrocodone pills in his pocket when interviewed last week in Florida, according to a sheriff's office report released Tuesday.
Woods' was sweating as he talked to deputies and told them he had taken prescription medication earlier in the morning, according to the incident report released by the Martin County Sheriff's Office. Woods told deputies he had been looking at his phone and fiddling with the radio before he clipped a truck in front of him, the report said.
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Cody Ponce sustained an ACL sprain in his right knee and will miss significant time, manager John Schneider said Tuesday, according to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.
The Blue Jays are waiting for second opinions before figuring out how to proceed with Ponce's injury.
The Toronto Maple Leafs fired general manager Brad Treliving, the team announced Monday.
Treliving was hired in 2023 and led the Maple Leafs to back-to-back playoff appearances. However, Toronto is on track to see its nine-year postseason streak snapped amid a disappointing 2025-26 campaign.
Victor Wembanyama had a season-high 41 points and 16 rebounds while collecting the fastest double-double in NBA history, and the San Antonio Spurs won their ninth straight, defeating the Chicago Bulls 129-114 on Monday night.
Wembanyama had 10 points and 10 rebounds in his first 8 minutes, 31 seconds on the court, collecting his 10th rebound 1:55 into the second quarter. Jim Washington of the St. Louis Hawks had a double-double in nine minutes against the New York Knicks on March 6, 1966.
Duke was on the wrong end of an all-time NCAA Tournament moment Sunday as Mullins drilled a game-winning three to give UConn a stunning 73-72 comeback victory in the Elite Eight.
The stage was set for Mullins on a turnover by Blue Devils freshman Boozer who made an ill-advised pass after being swarmed by a pair of Huskies players.
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Gudas will play Monday against the Toronto Maple Leafs despite recent uncertainty about his status due to a lower-body injury.
Gudas explained that his motivation to play against the Maple Leafs stems from a desire to "stand behind my own mistakes" and "address it myself,"
The Vegas Golden Knights fired head coach Bruce Cassidy and tabbed John Tortorella as his replacement in a stunning move, the team announced Sunday.
Cassidy led the Golden Knights to a Stanley Cup title in 2023. He posted a 178-99-43 record across four seasons with the club.
Bo Bichette is off to a rough start, and he knows it.
The Mets' marquee offseason addition went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts in Sunday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bichette even heard boos for the first time at Citi Field after striking out to end the seventh inning, leaving two runners in scoring position.
Alec Bohm has sued his parents for millions of dollars, accusing them of siphoning large amounts of his money into financial accounts they managed for him and then using some of the cash to pay their own expenses.
Bohm's lawsuit, filed Wednesday in a Philadelphia court, comes after he began to review his personal and financial affairs in recent months, and said that his parents refused to give him access to the accounts or provide him with the information he sought about them.
The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the 2026 season where they left off. With a win.
Opening the season at home for the first time after being in Asia in 2024 and '25, the Dodgers trotted out their World Series trophies from those years, carried by Miguel Rojas and Freddie Freeman who arrived via a convertible driven by actor Will Ferrell.
The New York Yankees tried to make a gigantic splash at last season's trade deadline by attempting to acquire Skenes from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
However, the Pirates quickly shut down the Yankees, even with New York prepared to offer four top prospects
Future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady revealed he considered ending his retirement to resume his playing career but said the NFL didn't support the plan.
Brady would have to sell his ownership stake in the Raiders if he seriously considered pursuing a comeback as a player. A 2023 league policy prohibits players and team employees from holding equity in a franchise.
Jamal Murray scored a season-high 53 points, Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 21 rebounds and a season-high 19 assists, and the Denver Nuggets held off the Dallas Mavericks 142-135 on Wednesday night.
Jokic entered the night with 5,992 assists and reached the milestone when he fed Murray for a layup with 4:56 left in the second quarter. It was part of a 33-point first half for Murray, who was 11-of-16 from the field and scored 14 straight points in one stretch.
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence from the team for personal reasons, the club announced Wednesday.
The Lightning said no further details would be shared about the status of the seven-time All-Star, who hasn't played since March 19.
Hedman missed 22 games earlier this season due to an elbow issue and was limited by a lower-body injury while representing Sweden at the Olympics in February.
Puka Nacua has been sued for assault and battery by a woman who says he made an antisemitic statement and bit her on the shoulder on New Year's Eve.
The civil lawsuit was filed this week in Los Angeles, according to TMZ. The suit also cites gender violence and negligence.
Plaintiff Madison Atiabi and her attorney, Joseph Kar, claim Nacua made an antisemitic exclamation that emotionally distressed her when they were together in Century City. She says Nacua bit her and left teeth marks on her shoulder when they were in a van together later in the night, and she claims Nacua also bit her friend's thumb.
Paul George declined to get into the specifics of his failed drug test that landed him a 25-game suspension but says he is mentally and physically ready to help the Philadelphia 76ers with their playoff push over the last 10 games of the season.
George will play for the Sixers on Wednesday night against Chicago.
The Sixers - who also played the last 13 games without an injured Joel Embiid - went 13-12 in his absence and entered Tuesday night's games at 39-33 and in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Anaheim Ducks captain Gudas is remorseful for the knee-on-knee hit that ended Toronto Maple Leafs star Matthew's season.
I really hate the way it ended up, the point of contact," Gudas said Tuesday ahead of his return from his five-game suspension
The Seattle Seahawks signed reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith Njigba to a four-year, $168.6-million extension, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Smith-Njigba's reported new agreement would make him the highest-paid receiver in NFL history at an average of $42.15 million per year. The deal also includes over $120 million in guaranteed money, adds Schefter.
Victor Wembanyama is making it clear: He wants to win the NBA's MVP award this season.
The San Antonio star - moments after his team officially clinched its first Southwest Division title in nine seasons - detailed some elements of his MVP case on Monday night after the red-hot Spurs beat the Miami Heat 136-111 for their 22nd win in their last 24 games.
Ottawa Senators defenseman Chabot will be "out for a while" after sustaining a right arm injury, head coach Travis Green said after the team's 2-1 win against the New York Rangers.
Chabot exited in the dying seconds of the first period after being cross-checked by Rangers captain Miller.
Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers, who expect the 39-year-old former MVP outfielder to split some time at designated hitter, maybe play a few games in the field and be a mentor to their young, talented outfielders.
Chris Young, the team's president of baseball operations, said Monday that McCutchen, who joined the team on a minor league contract less than three weeks ago, will be part of the 26-man squad when the Rangers begin the season Thursday at Philadelphia. The 2013 National League MVP and five-time All-Star more than a decade ago with Pittsburgh won a roster spot over Mark Canha, another veteran outfielder also in camp on a minor league deal.
The Philadelphia Phillies restructured star left-hander Sanchez contract, ripping up his original deal to give him a new extension in an unusual move.
Sánchez, who had been under contract through 2028, signed a new six-year extension with the Phillies that kicks in next season. His revised deal, which also includes a club option in 2033, is worth $107 million in guaranteed money
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider will start the season on the injured list because of a strained oblique, the team announced Monday.
Strider had been scheduled to start in Monday's spring training finale against Pittsburgh before being scratched. Braves manager Walt Weiss told reporters the team is hopeful Strider will miss only a couple of weeks.
The 27-year-old Strider is aiming to take another step forward now that he's two years removed from right elbow surgery. Strider missed most of 2024 and returned to the majors last year, going 7-14 with a 4.45 ERA in 23 starts.
New York Mets prospect Carson Benge will be the club's starting right fielder to begin the 2026 season, the team announced Monday.
Benge is set to make his MLB debut Thursday versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day.
The 23-year-old is the No. 2-ranked prospect in the Mets' minor-league system and No. 16 overall in baseball
Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond has been fined $25,000 for what the league described as an objectionable gesture while on the court.
NBA executive vice president and head of basketball operations James Jones announced the penalty Saturday.
Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk has made the New York Yankees' Opening Day roster.
Manager Aaron Boone told reporters Saturday that Grichuk made the team. The Yankees also announced they reassigned infielder Paul DeJong and utility manSeth Brown to minor-league camp and optioned utility-man Oswaldo Cabrera and infielder Max Schuemann to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Wide receiver Clark announced his retirement on Friday after seven NFL seasons.
"After much contemplation, I have decided to share a proper farewell as I navigate retirement," Chark said in an Instagram post.
"As I write this, I reflect on the challenges I've faced and overcome, as well as the rewards I've reaped. I've learned to appreciate every experience and not take any of them for granted. As I enter this next chapter of my life, I remain committed to being an active pillar in my community, empowering the youth through charitable work."
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the 2026 season and postseason after his appeal of a 162-game suspension by Major League Baseball for a second failed drug test was resolved, two people familiar with the process told The Associated Press.
The people spoke on condition of anonymity Thursday because no announcement has been made.
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Yesavage will begin the 2026 campaign on the injured list with a shoulder impingement, manager John Schneider said Thursday.
Yesavage reported to camp with the issue and has been building up slowly this spring. While he's feeling better, the rookie ran out of time to prepare for the start of the season
Detroit Pistons star Cunningham will be re-evaluated in two weeks after being diagnosed with a left lung pneumothorax, the team announced Thursday.
A pneumothorax is more commonly known as a collapsed lung. He's expected to miss extended time
The Hockey Hall of Fame won't give New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes the puck from his overtime goal that secured Team USA's gold medal at the Milan Cortina Olympics in February.
"Unfortunately, in the easiest words, it was never Jack's puck to own," Philip Pritchard, vice president of the resource center and HHOF curator
Sasaki will begin the regular season as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting rotation despite a rocky spring in which he's posted a 13.50 ERA.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that the 24-year-old "is going to be one of our starters" as the team begins to finalize its Opening Day roster
The Carolina Panthers are trading veteran quarterback Dalton the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a 2027 seventh-round pick.
Dalton, who spent the past three seasons in Carolina, started one game for the team last year.
Vladdy is still perplexed by the way the Dominican Republic was eliminated from the World Baseball Classic after a terrible call ended Sunday's semifinal versus the United States.
The Toronto Blue Jays first baseman believes the WBC should've used the ABS system that MLB is implementing for the 2026 season. The tournament didn't employ the technology because some of the international host ballparks lacked the proper camera and radar setups.
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Crosby will return to the lineup Wednesday against the Carolina Hurricanes, head coach Dan Muse announced.
Crosby has been out since sustaining a lower-body injury against Czechia at the Olympics on Feb. 18. He missed Canada's last two games in Italy and has been out for 11 NHL contests.
For the first time ever, Venezuela is World Baseball Classic champions.
The Venezuelans survived a late American comeback to beat Team USA 3-2 in Tuesday's WBC final at loanDepot Park. Eugenio Suárez answered Bryce Harper's eighth-inning game-tying homer with a double in the top of the ninth that plated the tournament-winning run. Closer Daniel Palencia then set the U.S. down in order to start Venezuela's celebration.
Edmonton Oilers star Draisaitl is expected to miss the rest of the regular season with a lower-body injury, the team announced Tuesday.
Draisaitl sustained the injury Sunday in Edmonton's 3-1 win against the Nashville Predators
The World Baseball Classic has come a long way in the 20 years since the inaugural tournament. Yet the question of when the best time is to stage it remains up for debate.
United States manager Mark DeRosa believes that moving the WBC from spring training to the summer would solve the problem, and get even more of the best talent to participate with fewer restrictions.
World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start another season opener for the Los Angeles Dodgers, just like he did last year when they went on to win their second consecutive championship.
Manager Dave Roberts told reporters at spring training Monday that Yamamoto will start the March 26 opener at home against Arizona.
Yamamoto was the first and last pitcher used by the Dodgers last season, when he got the final eight outs in their 11-inning World Series Game 7 clincher at Toronto. He also won both of his World Series starts, a complete game in Game 2 and then threw 96 pitches over six innings in Game 6, a night before throwing 34 pitches to close out the series.
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas was suspended for the first 80 games of the season by Major League Baseball on Monday following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.
Rojas' suspension was announced after a grievance filed by the players' association appealing the discipline was denied by independent arbitrator Martin F. Scheinman.