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Wednesday got off to a rough start for the New York Mets, but they managed to finish on a high note, splitting a doubleheader with the Milwaukee Brewers at Citi Field. After dropping the opener ... more

The New York Yankees saw their once-commanding lead atop the AL East disappear completely Wednesday night, dropping their third straight to the Toronto Blue Jays in an 11-9 heartbreaker at Rogers Centre. The game looked ... more

Clayton Kershaw etched his name deeper into baseball history Wednesday night, becoming the 20th pitcher to record 3,000 career strikeouts. The milestone came on his 100th pitch, when he froze Vinny Capra with a slider ... more

Francisco Lindor is headed back to the All-Star Game for the first time since 2019, earning his fifth career selection and his first start. He becomes the first Mets shortstop to start the Midsummer Classic ... more

Buffalo Bills rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston is being sued for alleged sexual assault and causing emotional distress, as first reported by WKBW on Wednesday morning. The civil lawsuit, filed Tuesday, names the 21-year-old as a ... more

It is the final podcast for Fresh Takes heading into the summer schedule. Nick Felice and Paul Russo discuss the latest in the world of baseball. The guys do a movie review of F1 and ... more

Dryden boys basketball coach Zack LeViere was named ESPN Ithaca’s Coach of the Year after leading the Lions to their first Section IV championship and first IAC title since 1986, according to the Tompkins Weekly ... more

The Horseheads High School baseball team received a hero’s welcome on Tuesday as area lawmakers formally recognized its thrilling New York State Class AA championship win. State Senator Tom O’Mara and Assemblyman Chris Friend presented ... more

In a world where convenience meets health, protein bars have become a go-to snack for people of all ages and lifestyles. Whether you’re an athlete in need of a post-workout boost, a busy professional trying ... more

The Yankees couldn’t overcome a disastrous late inning and dropped a 12-5 decision to the Blue Jays on Tuesday evening in Toronto. With the loss, New York has now won just six of its last ... more

Tuesday's series opener between the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Mets at Citi Field has been postponed due to rain. The teams will make up the contest on Wednesday as part of a split doubleheader ... more

After a career year, the Buffalo Sabres decided to lock up Ryan McLeod. The 25-year-old forward agreed to a four-year, $20 million extension on Tuesday, the team announced. McLeod, 25, delivered a breakout performance in ... more

Catcher Austin Wells has been absent from the New York Yankees’ lineup the past few days, and after Monday’s 5-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, he shared the reason behind it. The 25-year-old revealed ... more

The Buffalo Sabres have added goaltender Alex Lyon on a two-year contract carrying a $1.5 million average annual value, the team announced Tuesday. Lyon, 32, appeared in 30 games for the Detroit Red Wings last ... more

The Milwaukee Bucks made a sweeping move to retool their roster Tuesday, waiving Damian Lillard and stretching the $113 million remaining on his contract to secure Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner, ESPN's Shams Charania reported ... more

You’ve probably watched a casino themed movie where characters walk into a casino, spin the reels on a slot machine, and make it all look cool. Perhaps you thought it was fun and wondered how ... more

Runners are a diverse bunch—some chase medals, some chase solitude, and some just chase a little mental clarity after a long day. But regardless of what brings people to the pavement or the dirt path, ... more

The WNBA is charting a bold course for its future, announcing a three-city expansion that will bring teams to Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia, pushing the league to 18 franchises by 2030. Pending approval from the ... more

The Buffalo Sabres have signed winger Justin Danforth to a two-year contract worth $1.8 million annually, per TSN’s Bob McKenzie. Danforth, 32, joins Buffalo after spending his NHL career with the Columbus Blue Jackets, where ... more