Westbrook, who has played in the minors since 2013, got his first MLB hit on Wednesday, then his first home run Thursday night in a 14-2 victory.
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Yankees slugger Juan Soto not expect to go on IL with elbow imflammation
Soto, who left New York’s win Thursday night against Minnesota, is not in the lineup for the opener of series with the Dodgers on Friday night.
Latest candidate to emerge as next coach of Lakers: UConn’s Dan Hurley
The Lakers reportedly plan to offer a massive contract to UConn Coach Dan Hurley, who has coached the Huskies to back-to-back NCAA titles.
Iga Swiatek eliminates Coco Gauff at French Open, set to face Jasmine Paolini in final
The top-seeded Swiatek continues her mastery over the 20-year-old Gauff, while Paolini ends Mirra Andreeva’s run to reach her first Grand Slam final.
Sports Digest: Yorke becomes latest Sea Dog to receive promotion to Triple-A
Nick Yorke will join Matthew Lugo at Worcester, and Kyle Teel receives another honor from the Eastern League.
Nola’s pitching helps Phillies complete sweep of Brewers
Nick Castellanos hits a two-run homer, all the offense needed for Philadelphia to beat Milwaukee again.
Star players driving Celtics, Mavericks into Game 1 of NBA Finals
Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Celtics are seeking redemption for losing in 2022, while Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving seek to prove the power of their partnership.
Mirra Andreeva defeats No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka to reach the French Open semifinals at age 17
Andreeva, an unseeded 17-year-old from Russia, becomes the youngest Grand Slam semifinalist since Martina Hingis at age 16 in 1997.
Pivetta, two relievers limit Braves to one hit as Red Sox prevail, 9-0
Rafael Devers hits two home runs and Jarren Duran adds another for Boston.
Sports Digest: Geno Auriemma staying with UConn after signing five-year extension
Auriemma’s deal, valued at $18.7 million over its life, will make him the highest-paid college women’s basketball coach in the country in 2024-25.