Mets’ Juan Soto day-to-day after MRI revealed minor calf strain, will be re-evaluated after 48-72 hours

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto is day-to-day with a strained right calf and the team will wait 48 to 72 hours before deciding whether or not he needs to go on the injured list.

Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters that the team will wait on Soto’s status until returning to Citi Field after Sunday’s game versus the San Francisco Giants. The Mets are off on Monday, then begin a six-game homestand on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Soto underwent an MRI exam on Saturday, which revealed a mild calf strain. That result was a surprise to Soto because he said he felt much better in the morning. Mendoza added that he didn’t expect Soto to be walking as well as he did when seeing him in the clubhouse.

“Give it 48, 72 hours, see how he continues to progress,” Mendoza said, via SNY. “I was surprised when I saw him today the way he was moving around, but [calf injuries] are tricky. We’ll wait, we’ll continue to call it day-by-day until we have to make a decision.”

Soto sustained the injury while running the bases in the first inning Friday’s 10-3 win over the Giants.

On a single by Bo Bichette, Soto appeared to slow up as he rounded second base, though he got the stop sign from third base coach Tim Leiper. Soto left the game after the inning ended, replaced in left field by Tyrone Taylor.

“I’ve experienced calf tightness before,” Soto said, via MLB.com. “This is definitely not the worst I’ve felt. So I feel positive with that.”

Soto elaborated, explaining that the calf strain felt similar to an injury he suffered in 2022 with the Washington Nationals. He also left that game, but started the next day. He told reporters that playing on Sunday was a possibility, but Mendoza nixed that idea.

“We’re going to test it, definitely, with the trainers in the training room,” Soto said, via SNY. “I don’t think we’re going to run or anything like that, but we’re going to see how much strength I have and how much I can push off it.”

Soto has gotten off to a hot start, getting at least one hit in each of the Mets’ first eight games. He’s hitting .355/.412/.516 with two doubles, one home run and five RBI in 34 plate appearances.

Golden State Warriors jersey history – No. 99 – Yuri Collins (2025)

The Golden State Warriors have had over 600 players don the more than 60 jersey numbers used by their players over the more than 75 years of existence the team has enjoyed in its rich and storied history.

Founded in 1946 during the Basketball Association of America (BAA – a precursor league of the NBA) era, the team has called home the cities of Philadelphia, San Francisco, Oakland, and even San Diego.

To commemorate the players who wore those numbers, Warriors Wire is covering the entire history of jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. For this article, we begin with the first of one players who wore the No. 99 jersey for the Warriors.

That player would be Golden State point guard alum Yuri Collins. After ending his college career at St. Louis, Collins went unselected in the 2023 NBA Draft, playing in other leagues until he signed with the Golden State Warriors in 2025.

The St. Louis, Missouri native played the only 2 games of his NBA career with the Dubs, leaving the league as a player afterward.

During his time suiting up for the Warriors, Collins wore only jersey No. 99 and put up 1.0 points, 1.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.0 steals per game.

All stats and data courtesy of Basketball Reference.

This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Warriors jersey history – No. 99 – Yuri Collins (2025)

Mariners Game #9 Preview and Discussion: SEA at LAA, 4/4

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 29: Emerson Hancock #26 of the Seattle Mariners delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park on March 29, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Here’s something I never thought I’d say: I am excited to watch Emerson Hancock pitch tonight.

The Mariners look to win their first series of the season Saturday against the Angels. They won Friday’s opener 4-0 in a long, frustrating, 10-inning game that didn’t really get going until the end. The bats did eventually come alive, just in time to ruin the Angels’ home opener.

Hancock will take the mound looking to make it two in a row for the Mariners and for himself. Hancock threw six no-hit innings last week against the Guardians, striking out nine in the process. He seemed to pick right up where he left off after switching to the bullpen at the end of last year, with improved velocity capable of generating a competitive number of whiffs.

One change he made in that first start was lowering his arm slot even further, continuing his trend from his brief days as a reliever. The improved Stuff+ numbers held in his first start of 2026. With three kinds of fastballs, a changeup, and a sweeper — all thrown from a low arm slot — Hancock now has all the makingss of a contemporary starter, even if “just OK” velocity limits him to a mid-rotation arm. There’s still a lot more to prove, of course, but the lack of depth in the Mariners’ rotation last year is what kept them from a more impressive win total. Hancock pitching anywhere above replacement level would be a crucial development early in 2026.

The Mariners will face Angels’ righty Jack Kochanowicz, who Jake Mailhot covered in our series preview. Brendan Donovan is out of the lineup after exiting Friday’s game with a leg injury after stepping awkwardly on first base while trying to leg out a grounder. Leo Rivas takes his place at third, and Luke Raley moves up to the leadoff spot.

Lineups

News

Brendan Donovan has been announced as day-to-day with a groin injury. He got imaging yesterday and the team will review before offering an update. He is not in tonight’s lineup.

Brennen Davis (hamstring) and Victor Labrada (oblique) have been activated in Tacoma. Both are expected to play tonight.

Game Info

First pitch: 6:38 PM PDT
TV: Mariners TV. For how to watch, Kate’s got the details.
Radio: Seattle Sports (710 AM)

Mariners Game #9 Preview and Discussion: SEA at LAA, 4/4

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – MARCH 29: Emerson Hancock #26 of the Seattle Mariners delivers a pitch during the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at T-Mobile Park on March 29, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Here’s something I never thought I’d say: I am excited to watch Emerson Hancock pitch tonight.

The Mariners look to win their first series of the season Saturday against the Angels. They won Friday’s opener 4-0 in a long, frustrating, 10-inning game that didn’t really get going until the end. The bats did eventually come alive, just in time to ruin the Angels’ home opener.

Hancock will take the mound looking to make it two in a row for the Mariners and for himself. Hancock threw six no-hit innings last week against the Guardians, striking out nine in the process. He seemed to pick right up where he left off after switching to the bullpen at the end of last year, with improved velocity capable of generating a competitive number of whiffs.

One change he made in that first start was lowering his arm slot even further, continuing his trend from his brief days as a reliever. The improved Stuff+ numbers held in his first start of 2026. With three kinds of fastballs, a changeup, and a sweeper — all thrown from a low arm slot — Hancock now has all the makingss of a contemporary starter, even if “just OK” velocity limits him to a mid-rotation arm. There’s still a lot more to prove, of course, but the lack of depth in the Mariners’ rotation last year is what kept them from a more impressive win total. Hancock pitching anywhere above replacement level would be a crucial development early in 2026.

The Mariners will face Angels’ righty Jack Kochanowicz, who Jake Mailhot covered in our series preview. Brendan Donovan is out of the lineup after exiting Friday’s game with a leg injury after stepping awkwardly on first base while trying to leg out a grounder. Leo Rivas takes his place at third, and Luke Raley moves up to the leadoff spot.

Lineups

News

Brendan Donovan has been announced as day-to-day with a groin injury. He got imaging yesterday and the team will review before offering an update. He is not in tonight’s lineup.

Brennen Davis (hamstring) and Victor Labrada (oblique) have been activated in Tacoma. Both are expected to play tonight.

Game Info

First pitch: 6:38 PM PDT
TV: Mariners TV. For how to watch, Kate’s got the details.
Radio: Seattle Sports (710 AM)

Riley Reese’s overtime winner seals No. 12 Maryland men’s lacrosse’s thrilling 8-7 win over No. 9 Ohio State

It was only fitting that No. 12 Maryland men’s lacrosse’s game-winning goal against No. 9 Ohio State came from defender Riley Reese on Senior Day.

After three seasons on the bench — appearing in 10 games during that stretch — Reese was cast into the starting role following a gruesome injury to Will Schaller. All hope seemed lost for the Terps with their top defender likely out for the rest of the season.

But the senior has quickly settled into Maryland’s defensive trio, finding an instant connection with Eric Spanos. Reese’s first career point came during the Terps’ rout of Michigan, setting up Spanos for one of his career-high eight goals.

That duo linked up once more in Saturday’s first overtime period, but the roles were reversed. Spanos whipped a pass in transition to Reese standing unmarked just outside the crease. The senior defender buried it into the top corner and was instantly swarmed with hugs.

Reese’s first career goal — and shot on goal — propelled Maryland to an 8-7 victory over Ohio State for its first ranked win of the season.

Against the nation’s top defense, goals were always going to be hard to come by for the Terps’ attack. Maryland has scored single-digit goals three times this season and shown vulnerability to poor offensive showings.

However, the Terps could not have imagined a better start to Saturday’s game. After a 14-goal showing last week, Maryland strung together a strong opening six minutes. It was the best the offense has looked all season.

Quick ball movement allowed the Terps to find open attackers around the crease. They capitalized. Maryland scored on four of its first five shots on cage, each from a different goalscorer.

That balanced offense was fueled by Leo Johnson. The senior attacker has been at his best this season creating the Terps’ offense. His incredible vision and passing have opened up quality looks for teammates, making opposing defenses look silly at times.

In the first quarter, Johnson wreaked havoc. He contributed to three of Maryland’s first four goals, including a nifty one-on-one move on his defender.

After receiving a feed from Spanos at the top of the attacking zone, Johnson cut inside before spinning back to his strong hand. That space was all he needed. The Yale transfer roofed it into the top corner past Ohio State goalie Caleb Fyock.

With the Terps’ offense humming early on, last season’s All-American first-teamer could do nothing about it. Fyock managed just one stop early on, fueling Maryland’s second five-goal first quarter of the season.

But Maryland scored just two goals in the final 45 minutes of regulation — one of which came on a ridiculous pass from Johnson to Aiden Aitken for his career-high second goal of the game. 

Fyock quickly settled in after his slow start, stopping 13 of the Terps’ final 17 shots on goal. He finished with an impressive 14 saves and 63.6% save percentage to fuel Ohio State’s comeback. 

After trailing 4-0 six minutes into the game, the Buckeyes slowly chipped away at Maryland’s strong lead. A 14-minute scoring drought from the Terps late in the first and into the second quarter didn’t help either. 

Ohio State scored twice in the final two minutes before halftime, adding to Brian Ruppel’s shaky outing. The senior netminder managed just four first-half stops and conceded a goal he’d like to have back, allowing a harmless shot to roll into the far post.

But with Maryland’s offense continuously stalling out — it had four turnovers in the third quarter — Ruppel made some critical stops in the second half. He ended with 10 saves for his seventh double-digit performance.

None were bigger than his last save of the night. With the game tied at seven and two seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Ruppel denied Garrett Haas at the near post on his close-range effort.

That stop pushed the game into overtime, setting up Reese’s heroics.

Three things to know

1. Maryland controls the X. In a matchup that featured two of the nation’s top-10 faceoff units, extra possessions were going to be pivotal in Saturday’s game. That rang true. Maryland corralled eight of the first 10 faceoffs to fuel its early start. But Ohio State’s rejuvenation at the X allowed it to climb back. Still, the Terps won 12 of the 18 faceoffs.

2. Eric Spanos held silent. After a career day in Maryland’s rout of Michigan, Spanos was a nonfactor in Saturday’s game. The senior attacker was held off the scoresheet in the first half and took a backseat approach as Johnson created the Terps’ offense. But his lone contribution came in the biggest moment of the game.

3. Offense sputters late. With its top scorers held in check during the second half, Maryland’s attack failed to generate many quality looks. The Terps often waited until late in the shot clock to get downhill, forcing them into some errant long-range efforts.

    Dodgers 2026 game results

    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 17: A “Welcome to Dodger Stadium” sign is displayed before the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on September 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images

    Here are the results and details of every Los Angeles Dodgers game for 2026, from the beginning of the regular season through however long they last in the postseason.

    For additional details on each game, click on the game scores below. That will take you to a recap of that particular game. We also have a section on the site dedicated to Dodgers scores and standings where you can also find these stories.

    Here are the scores and details of every game in 2026, in reverse chronological order.

    Dodgers 2026 game results

    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 17: A “Welcome to Dodger Stadium” sign is displayed before the game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on September 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images

    Here are the results and details of every Los Angeles Dodgers game for 2026, from the beginning of the regular season through however long they last in the postseason.

    For additional details on each game, click on the game scores below. That will take you to a recap of that particular game. We also have a section on the site dedicated to Dodgers scores and standings where you can also find these stories.

    Here are the scores and details of every game in 2026, in reverse chronological order.

    Dan Hurley confused as fans at Final Four start booing him during postgame interview after leading UConn past Illinois

    Dan Hurley and the Huskies are headed back to the national championship game. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
    Michael Reaves via Getty Images

    With a win already secured, Dan Hurley stepped up to talk with Tracy Wolfson on the court at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday night.

    Quickly, a loud wave of boos filled the stadium in Indianapolis. The UConn head coach looked incredibly confused.

    “Are they booing … I don’t know what they’re booing,” Hurley said, breaking from his answer to Wolfson’s question and looking around briefly.

    Hurley, somehow, didn’t realize the boos were from him. 

    Now, there’s a couple reasons for the harsh reaction. 

    For starters, the crowd during the first game at the Final Four was overwhelmingly favoring Illinois. Not only is Champaign a roughly two hour drive away from Indianapolis, but the Illini were playing in their first Final Four since 2005. Illinois fans showed out, and it was very noticeable throughout the broadcast. So with Illinois losing, it makes sense that Illini fans weren’t too happy to have to listen to Hurley give his postgame interview.

    But also, Hurley is not the most likeable coach in college basketball. He’s an emotional coach who frequently screams at officials or players throughout games, is incredibly animated and at times out on the court trying to make his point — which is something he did repeatedly during UConn’s 71-62 win over Illinois on Saturday night. Even during their wild comeback win against Duke in the Elite Eight, there was a moment where Hurley actually went head-to-head with referee Roger Ayres and didn’t receive a technical foul. 

    Hurley is very aware of the backlash he receives for his behavior, too, and he’s not looking for anything. 

    “I’m not a victim,” Hurley said on Friday before UConn’s Final Four game, via ESPN. “I’ve done everything. I did what I did. We don’t allow victims in our program, and I’m not a 53-year-old man sitting up here like I’m some victim. 

    “I don’t want to waste a lot of time with it because it takes away from the team. But for me, the way I view what we’re going into, in the game, when some people, again, view it as a game, just my family, how I was raised in the sport, where I’m from in Jersey, we look at it more like a battle.”

    Regardless of how he’s perceived, Hurley has gotten the Huskies back to the national championship game for the third time in the past four seasons. They’ll take on either Michigan or Arizona in the title game next on Monday night. If he can pick up one more win, it’ll mark the third championship Hurley has won over that span. 

    While the boos and harsh fan reactions are likely continue for Hurley, whether that’s on Monday night or beyond, he keeps winning. Clearly, his coaching style is working out just fine.

    Lady Vols defeat South Carolina to win SEC softball series

    No. 7 Tennessee (32-6, 9-6 SEC) defeated South Carolina (23-17, 3-9 SEC), 4-2, Saturday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.

    The Lady Vols won the three-game SEC series against the Gamecocks.

    Tennessee led, 3-0, after scoring three runs in the second inning. Tennessee scored its first run of the contest after Maddi Rutan recorded a RBI when she reached on a fielder’s choice that scored Meredith Barnhart.

    The Lady Vols extended their advantage to, 2-0, after Gabby Leach reached on a fielder’s choice and Saviya Morgan scored on the play.

    Tennessee added one run in the third inning after Alannah Leach hit a solo home run, making the score, 4-0.

    South Carolina scored both of its runs in the fourth inning.

    Alannah Leach went 2-for-3. She hit one home run, recording one RBI and one run, while Dodge went 1-for-3. She hit one triple.

    Karlyn Pickens (10-4) earned a win in relief. She pitched 3.2 innings and allowed two hits. Pickens recorded five strikeouts, while totaling 51 pitches, including 36 strikes.

    Sage Mardjetko started for the Lady Vols and pitched 3.1 innings, allowing two runs (one earned) and two hits. She recorded three strikeouts, while totaling 49 pitches, including 32 strikes.

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    Derek Chisora put on a slugfest for the ages – he’s answered his retirement question

    That’s how you leave a lasting impression. One half of a slugfest for the ages, Derek Chisora could not have given his adoring fans much more in his farewell fight, assuming it was to be that.

    It wasn’t the fairytale ending, with Deontay Wilder edging out victory by split decision after 12 rounds of spine-tingling, back-and-forth brawling. But Chisora isn’t the fairytale type. He’s a loveable brute with a maniacal smile and, after an up-and-down career, victory on this night didn’t feel imperative for “Delboy” to deliver. Chaos was all we asked for, and that’s what we got.

    “I’m going to go home with the boss lady and see,” Chisora said, staying a bit coy over whether his 50th fight would be his last before suggesting this has to be his last fight. “I’m going to go home and drop the kids, do the school run.

    Derek Chisora seemed to finally retire after his defeat by Deontay Wilder (Getty Images)

    “Thank you very much, I really appreciate it. Thank you very much, United Kingdom I really appreciate you. I was born in Zimbabwe, I came over when I was 16, I got in trouble and then got addicted to boxing. I didn’t know I was going to get addicted. Thank you very much, I really appreciate it.”

    For a man who was allegedly on the precipice of retirement, Chisora felt like he was allowing himself to properly enjoy the last build of his career. He was romanticising the “scumbag” world he was about to step out of, and used his final media duties to tick off something of a Delboy bucket list; whether that was arriving at his press conference on a tank with controversial Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, or calling Piers Morgan a specific profanity to his face on air.

    But Chisora also didn’t feel desperate to sell his boxing farewell as legacy-defining. His mantra in fight week was “f*** it, let’s go”; he was done with the talk and was at peace with leaving everything between the ropes. Maybe that’s why London’s O2 Arena wasn’t completely sold out for what proved a fight-of-the-year contender.

    Chisora (left) arrived to his press conference with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage in a tank (Adam Davy/PA) (PA Wire)

    Wilder, meanwhile, was hardly a pillar of composure in the days and weeks leading up. His future after fight night was far less clear and, whether it was his blow-up in front of TalkSport host Simon Jordan, 58, over the topic of the Tyson Fury trilogy – one which required security to step in – or his bizarre rant on Morgan’s show where he made allegations about the conception of his child, he didn’t seem like a man with his mind particularly in check. This felt more like a boom-or-bust for Wilder’s career after seeing his force fade in recent years, and his emotions were indicative of that.

    Circumstances created a perfect storm for a fight that seemed guaranteed to bring a finish. Wilder, needing a huge performance, had lost four of his last six but of course once boasted the reputation as arguably the hardest-hitting heavyweight to ever live. Chisora promised to empty the tank for better or worse in his last hurrah.

    Chisora, right, and Wilder entertained the O2 Arena (Adam Davy/PA) (PA Wire)

    The expectation of a knockout was entrenched from the outset, with Wilder unloading on Chisora before toppling into Delboy on the ropes, refusing to separate. Chisora’s coach darted into the ring to remedy the situation. This was the first round, a sign of the carnage to come.

    Chisora knew he had to survive the early attacks, with Wilder’s optimum time to finish expected to come in the first three or four rounds. But Chisora began to turn the tide, starting to pummel Wilder before the end of the fourth. Wilder came back with counter-punches but the Briton was getting his American foe to the corners and unloading serious punishment. The home crowd were vociferous, as “Oh, Derek Chisora” rang from stand to stand.

    To Chisora’s dismay, Wilder’s chin stayed strong and soon the 42-year-old began to tire. Then came the round of the year so far; the eighth. Wilder responded to a stiff shot with two clean crosses before punching Chisora through the ropes, scoring the fight’s first knockdown. “I’m sorry, I love you,” said Wilder before unleashing what he thought would be a legend-killing blow, channelling his inner Shawn Michaels for some pro-wrestling-esque cinema.

    Literally and figuratively, Chisora was looking ropey. He beat the count but appeared there for the taking, only for Wilder’s next move – a push – to cost him a point. Chisora was given a crucial few extra seconds to regain his composure and survive the round.

    Chisora was knocked down in the eighth round (Adam DAvy/PA) (PA Wire)

    Each man gassing but still throwing bombs, they seemed to trade knockdowns in the 11th, only for both to seemingly be ruled trips after the fact. Their war of attrition, somehow, now looked set to go the distance.

    As their battered skulls kept spraying sweat, the final 10 seconds of the final round sent the crowd to a fever pitch one last time. Both searched for a Hail Mary knockout that didn’t come, and the bell sounded on a barnstormer and surely Chisora’s storied career. The result keeps Wilder’s career alive but it didn’t really matter when it came to the hero of the hour. This was the climax Chisora’s journey warranted; an unadulterated firefight.

    Doubt will still hover over the definitiveness of his boxing departure, because of Chisora’s unpredictable and sometimes irrational character. But this should answer his retirement question once and for all. He’s made his money and Delboy, despite his true love for the game still burning, just couldn’t really deny that this is how his time in the ring was meant to end.