Tigers cut veteran Kenta Maeda, recall prospect Tyler Owens - ESPN
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Detroit Tigers designated Kenta Maeda for assignment Thursday, marking the end of a frustrating year-plus stint for the veteran right-hander.
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Spain's drumbeat falls silent as superfan Manolo 'el del Bombo' dies at 76
Manuel Caceres, the drum-pounding Spanish football superfan known worldwide as "Manolo el del Bombo", died on Thursday at the age of 76, silencing the rhythmic heartbeat that had accompanied Spanish football for over four decades.
Tottenham's bizarre season could end with Europa League glory - ESPN
LONDON — Tottenham's season of parallel realities continued against Bodø/Glimt in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semifinal tie on a humid Thursday evening. They took control of the tie with a 3-1 victory, and manager Ange Postecoglou took another step towards ultimate vindication.
Betis edge Fiorentina 2-1 in first leg of Conference League semis
SEVILLE, Spain : Real Betis edged closer to a place in the Conference League final with a spirited 2–1 win over Fiorentina in a lively semi-final first leg on Thursday, sparked by goals from Abdessamad Ezzalzouli and Antony.
Blow to Forest's Champions League hopes as Brentford win 2-0 away
NOTTINGHAM, England :Nottingham Forest missed out on a chance to move into the top three in the Premier League, and strengthen hopes of a Champions League berth next season, as Brentford upset them 2-0 in their Premier League clash on Thursday.
Russell says F1 drivers want more than words from FIA boss
MIAMI : George Russell said Formula One drivers wanted more than words from FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in a lukewarm response to a mooted change in the rules concerning punishment for misconduct, including swearing.
Chelsea hammer Djurgarden 4-1 in Conference League semi-final first leg
STOCKHOLM () -Goals from Jadon Sancho and Noni Madueke and a brace from Nicholas Jackson gave Chelsea a comfortable 4-1 win over Swedish side Djurgarden on a tricky artificial pitch in the first leg of their Conference League semi-final on Thursday.
Lakers must be in 'championship shape' next season, says JJ Redick - ESPN
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — After seeing his team stumble when it mattered most in the fourth quarter during their 4-1 first round series loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick pointed to improved player conditioning as a must heading into next season.