The Sports Report

Added punch: A-Rod joins PFL as investor, exec

by Daryn Albert - Baseball great Alex Rodriguez is taking a swing at mixed martial arts as an investor and board member for the Professional Fighters League.

MLB

MLB Power Rankings: A new No. 1 and a hot AL squad makes its top-3 debut

by Daryn Albert - Which American League team has burst onto the scene in May and is making a push for a spot atop our rankings?

NBA

Wiggins, Warriors limit Luka for Game 1 win

by Gordon Dixon - The Warriors, with Andrew Wiggins as the primary defender, held Luka Doncic in check Wednesday night to take the opener of the Western Conference finals against the Mavericks.

NBA

Warriors wisdom and old-school magic: How Golden State took it to Dallas in Game 1

by Gordon Dixon - The Warriors reasserted their dominance in Game 1 against Luka and the Mavericks by going old school.

NCAAF

Saban: Texas A&M 'bought every player on team'

by Ricardo Gutierrez - Alabama coach Nick Saban accused Texas A&M of "buying" its top-ranked signing class as he lamented the effect of the current NIL model on recruiting.

NFL

CFL, players' union reach labor deal, end strike

by Ricardo Gutierrez - The Canadian Football League has reached a tentative agreement with its players' union on a new labor contract, ending the second strike in CFL history.

MLB

Mets' Scherzer exits start with apparent injury

by Daryn Albert - Mets ace Max Scherzer removed himself from his start Wednesday night with an apparent injury.

NFL

Chargers break ground on complex in El Segundo

by Ricardo Gutierrez - The Los Angeles Chargers held a ceremonial groundbreaking Wednesday on the team's new headquarters in El Segundo.

NBA

Follow live: Warriors and Mavericks kick off Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals

by Gordon Dixon - Follow live: Warriors and Mavericks kick off Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals

NBA

Barnes, Cunningham headline All-Rookie 1st team

by Gordon Dixon - Scottie Barnes and Cade Cunningham were joined by Evan Mobley, Franz Wagner and Jalen Green on the NBA's All-Rookie first team.

MLS

Breaking down the play and promise of 19-year-old CF Montreal midfielder Ismaél Koné

by Daryn Albert - The young midfielder has shown impressive speed and feel for the game, but still has some areas to improve upon

MLS

2022 MLS Salaries Released

by Daryn Albert - Plus an analysis of the highest and lowest spending teams, the highest paid players, the number of millionaires, new averages and where Sporting Kansas City fit into all of this.

MLS

Major League Soccer 2022 season: How to watch MLS, schedule, scores

by Daryn Albert - Charlotte FC is here to take its best shot at a hot start in MLS, though there are familiar names to chase down including MLS Cup winners New York City FC.

MLS

Nashville SC vs. CF Montréal at Geodis Park: Live updates, score

by Daryn Albert - Nashville SC will face former defender Alistair Johnston, when CF Montréal comes to Geodis Park on Wednesday. Follow here for the score, live updates.

NCAAF

Former NDSU QB Patterson transfers to Temple

by Ricardo Gutierrez - Quarterback Quincy Patterson, who spent time at both North Dakota State and Virginia Tech, is transferring to Temple, he told ESPN on Wednesday.

MLB

Guardians-Reds series finale pushed to Thursday

by Daryn Albert - Steady rain and a wet forecast postponed Wednesday night's series finale between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians, but with an off day scheduled for both, the contest will be made up on Thursday.

MLB

Astros' Odorizzi avoids major injury; no set return

by Daryn Albert - Astros pitcher Jake Odorizzi says an MRI on his left leg showed damage that will sideline him for an indefinite period, but added he felt fortunate an injury at Fenway Park this week wasn't worse.

MLB

Cubs' Stroman to come off COVID list, start Thu.

by Daryn Albert - Marcus Stroman, who last pitched for the Cubs on May 1 before being scratched for his next start, is expected be activated off the COVID-19 injured list and start against the Diamondbacks on Thursday. Closer David Robertson was activated Wednesday.

NBA

Mavs again fined for bench decorum violations

by Gordon Dixon - The NBA fined the Mavericks $50,000 for violating rules regarding bench decorum, the second time the team has been fined for such an infraction this postseason.

NBA

C's Smart probable, Horford doubtful for Thu.

by Gordon Dixon - Marcus Smart (midfoot sprain) is listed as probable for Thursday's Game 2 against the Heat while center Al Horford (health and safety protocols) is listed as doubtful.

NFL

'Choose Love': Bills aid community after shooting

by Ricardo Gutierrez - Bills players, coaches, front office members and other staff members visited the scene of Saturday's mass shooting on Wednesday and dished out food and handed out groceries to show their support for the community.

MLB

Phillies: Harper can't throw for at least 6 weeks

by Daryn Albert - Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper, who sat out his third straight game Wednesday as he recovers from a platelet-rich plasma injection in his injured right elbow, cannot throw for at least six weeks, says manager Joe Giraradi.

NCAAF

Pac-12 scraps divisions after NCAA paves way

by Ricardo Gutierrez - After the NCAA Division I Council tossed out requirements that dictate how football conferences can determine a champion, the Pac-12 announced Wednesday that it was scrapping its divisional format for the coming season.

NCAAF

South Carolina adds Kitchens to staff as analyst

by Ricardo Gutierrez - Freddie Kitchens, former head coach of the Cleveland Browns and longtime NFL assistant coach, has joined South Carolina's staff as a senior analyst.

NFL

Vikings' Pettine holds coaching diversity summit

by Ricardo Gutierrez - Minnesota Vikings assistant head coach Mike Pettine has organized a coaching diversity summit this week at team headquarters, a program designed to increase the diverse candidate pool for entry-level NFL jobs.