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Orioles reinstate LHP Dietrich Enns (foot) from injured list
Sep 9, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Dietrich Enns (71) reacts to a strikeout during the tenth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: James A. Pittman-Imagn Images The Orioles reinstated left-hander Dietrich Enns from the 15-day injured list in a series of pitching moves Saturday.
Baltimore also recalled left-hander Nick Raquet from Triple-A Norfolk, optioned right-hander Tyler Wells to Norfolk and designated right-hander Albert Suarez for assignment.
Enns, 34, landed on the IL with an infected left foot on April 6. He had no decisions and a 4.15 ERA across three relief appearances before the injury.
Raquet, 30, posted a 16.20 ERA in two appearances out of the Baltimore bullpen last month, allowing three runs on three hits in 1 2/3 innings.
Wells, 31, is 0-1 with a 3.44 ERA in 14 relief appearances this season. He has struck out 18 batters and walked four in 18 1/3 innings.
Suarez, 36, is 1-0 with a 3.45 ERA and one save in six relief appearances. He has walked seven batters in his last 6 2/3 innings, including four in Friday’s 7-2 road loss to the New York Yankees.
–Field Level Media
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LeBron James Says He’s Kicking Father Time’s Ass – And He’s Right
When Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves were both ruled out ahead of Round 1’s Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets playoff matchup, many had written off the purple and gold.
But LeBron James pulled off another unthinkable playoff victory, defeating the Rockets in six games.
Of course, the Rockets only had superstar Kevin Durant for one game this series. But James only had Reaves for one game, and new reports indicate that Doncic isn’t anywhere near a return for the Lakers.
“I’m kicking (Father Time’s) ass,” James told the Prime Video studio crew following Game 6.
He’s not wrong.
James averaged 23 points, eight assists and seven rebounds against the Rockets in the first round. Without Doncic and Reaves, James proved that he’s still capable of winning in the NBA Playoffs almost singlehandedly. The 41-year-old averaged 38.7 minutes per game in this series.
We’ve never seen longevity like this in the history of the NBA.
Until the end of time, basketball fans will debate if James was better than Michael Jordan, who won six championships and was undefeated in the NBA Finals. But one thing that’s not up for debate is that Jordan was not doing this. At 41, Jordan was retired. He took on a management position with the Washington Wizards and only served a few seasons as President of Basketball Operations.
At 41, James isn’t playing a Udonis Haslam role for the Lakers. This isn’t an old man at the end of his career holding onto the glory days. Sure, it might be an old man at the end of his career. But even though James isn’t the same player that dragged teams to eight consecutive NBA Finals, he’s playing some damn good basketball and looks to have a lot more in the tank.
His actual son is playing meaningful minutes in this series, as Bronny James has gotten some run due to Doncic’s absence. Around the NBA, “great” teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics are struggling against lower-seeded opponents. At 41, James is dragging an undermanned Lakers team through the first round somewhat easily.
After a reverse dunk earlier in the series, James said he “needed to sit down somewhere.” After handling business against the Rockets in six games, James thanked the Toronto Raptors for forcing a Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, buying the Lakers an extra day of rest.
There’s no denying that James is probably physically dealing with the taxes of playing elite basketball into his 40s. But hopefully he understands how much this greatness is being appreciated from basketball fans everywhere.
What’s next for LeBron?
The Oklahoma City Thunder, the No. 1 seed in the NBA, await James and the Lakers.
It’s a good thing Reaves is back, because the Thunder will pose more of a challenge than the Durant-less Rockets did.
Even if the Thunder take down the Lakers, LeBron’s future in the NBA will be under a microscope. Recent reports have indicated that he doesn’t want to deal with the pressure of a farewell tour. However, he just displayed that he’s capable of playing at a very high level. He has nothing left to prove, but walking away from the game now would somehow feel premature, even at age 41.
Prediction markets like Kalshi are giving the Thunder a 91% chance of winning this series. A contract on Los Angeles to upset this series would payout 10.4x the initial stake.
But if James has one more miracle in him, this could be a series for the ages. Literally.
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The Puma scratched from Kentucky Derby with leg issue
2026 Kentucky Derby horse The Puma stands outside his barn with walker Brian Fitzgerald after morning training at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. April 24, 2026 Kentucky Derby hopeful The Puma, among the favorites at 7-1 odds, was scratched on Saturday morning due to a leg injury.
The chestnut colt developed swelling in his leg due to a skin infection, according to trainer Gustavo Delgado, and would not be able to make the 6:57 p.m. post time.
“It’s incredibly disappointing, but the swelling should go down within a day or two. It’s just really bad timing,” Delgado said.
Assistant trainer Gustavo Delgado Jr. said The Puma should be fine in “two or three days” after a round of antibiotics but likely will not enter the Preakness on May 16.
The Puma had been in the eighth post position for the race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., to be ridden by Hall of Fame member and 2023 Kentucky Derby winner Javier Castellano.
The Puma finished second in the Florida Derby on March 28 and is sixth in the Road to the Kentucky Derby standings with 106 points.
His absence means only 19 horses will compete in the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, the first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown.
–Field Level Media
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Former F1 driver, Paralympics star Alex Zanardi dies at 59
May 26, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA: Alex Zanardi (left) talks with IndyCar driver Tony Kanaan (center) and Lauren Kanaan prior to the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Alex Zanardi, a Formula 1 driver who became a Paralympic gold medalist after losing his legs in a crash, has died at 59.
The inspirational Italian passed away on Friday night surrounded by loved ones, according to a statement from his family shared with the BBC.
“It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Alessandro Zanardi, which occurred suddenly,” the statement read. “… The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to all those who are showing their support at this time and asks that their grief and privacy be respected during this period of mourning.”
Zanardi competed in F1 for five seasons (1991-94, 1999), achieving a career-best sixth-place finish at the Brazilian Grand Prix in 1993. He moved to CART competition and posted back-to-back championships driving for Chip Ganassi in 1997 and 1998, racking up 10 poles, 15 wins and 28 podium finishes in 66 starts.
On Sept. 15, 2001, Zanardi was driving in a CART race in Germany when a devastating crash led to the loss of both of his legs.
He ultimately recovered to win a total of four gold medals and two silvers in para-cycling at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games. After winning several world championships, he sustained serious injuries in a 2020 cycling crash in Italy that ended his racing career.
Among other accomplishments after his F1 crash, Zanardi won the hand-cycling division in the 2011 New York City Marathon and completed the 2014 Ironman World Championship.
Tributes from the racing world were posted across social media on Saturday.
“The FIA is saddened to learn of the passing of Alex Zanardi, the former Formula 1 driver, two-time CART champion whose journey from life-changing accident to Paralympics gold medalist made him one of sport’s most admired competitors and an enduring symbol of courage and determination,” read a statement from Formula 1.
F1 president Stefano Domenicali also released a statement.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of my dear friend Alex Zanardi. He was truly an inspirational person, as a human and as an athlete.
“I will always carry with me his extraordinary strength. He faced challenges that would have stopped anyone, yet he continued to look forward, always with a smile and a stubborn determination that inspired us all. While his loss is profoundly felt, his legacy remains strong. At this time, my heartfelt thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his wife Daniela, his son Niccolo, the rest of the family and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.”
Chip Ganassi Racing also mourned his passing.
“Chip Ganassi Racing and the whole racing community has lost more than a legend — the world has lost one of its most extraordinary human beings. Alex Zanardi was the definition of resilience, courage, and grace. He was integral in shaping Chip Ganassi Racing into what it has become. From the highest levels of motorsport to his incredible achievements beyond it, he showed us all what it truly means to fight, to adapt, and to live with purpose. His strength inspired millions, but it was his humility, kindness, and unwavering positivity that made him unforgettable. He didn’t just overcome adversity — he redefined what was possible. Rest in peace, Alex. Your legacy will continue to push us forward, on and off the track.”
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hailed Zanardi as a symbol of strength in the face of adversity.
“Italy loses a great champion and an extraordinary man, capable of turning every test of life into a lesson of courage, strength and dignity,” Meloni wrote on Instagram.
“Alex Zanardi knew how to get back in the game every time, facing even the toughest challenges with determination, clarity and an out of the ordinary will. With his sporting achievements, with his example and with his humanity, he has given all of us much more than a victory: he has given hope, pride and the strength to never give up.”
–Field Level Media
LeBron James Says He’s Kicking Father Time’s Ass – And He’s Right
The Puma scratched from Kentucky Derby with leg issue
