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Tennis-Archer steps down as WTA CEO after less than two years in the role

Thursday, April 23 by SRN News

April 23 (Reuters) - Portia Archer has stepped down from her role as chief executive officer of the WTA less than two years after being appointed, the governing body of elite women's tennis said on Wednesday. WTA chair Valerie Camillo informed staff, members and other... Read More.

White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami ties MLB rookie record with HR in 5th straight game

Thursday, April 23 by SRN News

PHOENIX (AP) - Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami tied a Major League Baseball rookie record by homering in his fifth straight game, crushing a 451-foot shot to right-center field against the Arizona Diamondbacks for his 10th homer of the season. He is the 13th... Read More.

Pistons pound the Magic in paint and meet them at the rim to end their long home playoff win drought

Thursday, April 23 by SRN News

DETROIT (AP) - Ben Wallace and Rick Mahorn, like proud uncles, watched the Detroit Pistons pound the Orlando Magic in the paint and meet them at the rim in a 98-83 win that tied their first-round series at a game apiece. "I'm sure they appreciated... Read More.

Who’s No. 2? Books shifting from Arvell Reese to David Bailey for Jets

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

The New York Jets continue to hold their cards close to the vest when it comes to the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night. But the most popular online sportsbooks think they see a tell: Texas A&M pass rusher David... Read More.

Red-hot Matt Fitzpatrick popular PGA Championship pick

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

Matt Fitzpatrick's recent run up to a career-best No. 3 in the Official World Golf Ranking has drawn significant attention from the public ahead of next month's PGA Championship. Fitzpatrick outlasted World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in a playoff to claim a signature event title... Read More.

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor exits game with left calf tightness

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) - No sooner did the struggling New York Mets get a star player back than another one went down with a similar injury. Francisco Lindor was removed Wednesday night against the Minnesota Twins with left calf tightness, just hours after teammate Juan... Read More.

Mets’ Francisco Lindor (calf) exits vs. Twins

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor exited Wednesday night's game against the visiting Minnesota Twins after the fourth inning due to left calf tightness Lindor, who was on first base following a single, did not appear to be running at full speed as he circled... Read More.

Shohei Ohtani might be held out of the lineup during more pitching starts, Dodgers manager says

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Dave Roberts is committed to Shohei Ohtani's health and keeping him fresh to perform both on the mound and at the plate for the long haul. And that may look different by the day or week, depending how the two-way star... Read More.

T-wolves are getting the superstar energy they need from Edwards in a tight series with the Nuggets

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Timberwolves got the superstar bump they needed from Anthony Edwards to win Game 2 at Denver and square up their intensifying first-round playoff series with the Nuggets. Edwards contributed 30 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks and a loud voice of... Read More.

Rangers place OF Wyatt Langford (forearm) on 10-day injured list

Wednesday, April 22 by SRN News

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford has a Grade 1 flexor strain and was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Langford, 24, exited Tuesday's 5-1 home victory over Pittsburgh after the fourth inning due to a right forearm strain. He went 0-for-1 with a walk,... Read More.

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