Pirates to call up Paul Skenes for MLB debut vs. Cubs - ESPN
The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up star prospect Paul Skenes, and the hard-throwing right-hander is expected to debut Saturday at PNC Park against the Chicago Cubs.
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Patrick Beverley calls actions 'inexcusable'; police open probe - ESPN
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis police announced Wednesday they've opened an investigation into an «NBA player and citizen» altercation that happened at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on the night Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley threw a ball at a fan in the final minutes of a season-ending loss to the Indiana Pacers.
Ohtani's ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara to plead guilty to bank, tax fraud - ESPN
Ippei Mizuhara agreed Wednesday to plead guilty to federal charges of felony bank fraud and submitting a false tax return after authorities found that he stole nearly $17 million from Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani in order to pay off gambling debts to an illegal sportsbook.
Writer won't cover Fever in person after Caitlin Clark interaction - ESPN
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Star sports columnist Gregg Doyel, whose interaction with WNBA No. 1 draft pick Caitlin Clark at her introductory news conference was criticized in the national media as being inappropriate, will not cover the Indiana Fever in person this season.
Nuggets' Jamal Murray takes 'responsibility' for outburst vs. Wolves - ESPN
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, acknowledging that he and his team lost their composure in a Game 2 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night, said he takes «full responsibility» for his actions.
Bayern's De Ligt slams 'disgraceful' offside call in UCL exit - ESPN
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel said the linesman apologised to him for a late offside call in Bayern's Champions League semifinal exit at the hands of Real Madrid on Wednesday, while Matthijs de Ligt described the call as a «disgrace.»
Ex-RFEF prez Rubiales to stand trial for unsolicited WWC kiss - ESPN
Former Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) chief Luis Rubiales will stand trial for his unsolicited kiss of national team player Jenni Hermoso after a High Court judge admitted the case, the court said Wednesday.
No hate crime charges for slurs shouted at Utah women's team - ESPN
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — A northern Idaho prosecutor won't bring hate crime charges against an 18-year-old accused of shouting a racist slur at members of the Utah women's basketball team during the NCAA tournament.