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Lance McCullers gets 24-hour security after online death threats, some aimed at 5-year-old daughter HOUSTON (AP) Houston's Lance McCullers is one of two MLB pitchers whose families have received online death threats this month as internet abuse of players and their families is on the rise.

Boston reliever Liam Hendriks posted on social media soon after the incident with McCullers to call out people who were threatening his wifes life and directing vile comments at him.

The Astros contacted MLB security and the Houston Police Department following the threats to McCullers and an HPD spokesperson said Thursday that it remains an ongoing investigation.

McCullers, who has two young daughters, reached out to the team to inquire about providing security for his family.

Astros owner Jim Crane stepped in and hired 24-hour security.

Zion Williamson sued by a woman alleging the Pelicans star committed sexual violence against her Zion Williamson is being sued by a woman describing herself as a former dating partner and who alleges the New Orleans Pelicans star committed repeated sexual violence against her.

The civil lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court identifies the plaintiff as Jane Doe.

She claims she began dating Williamson in 2018, when he played at Duke, and alleges that he engaged in abusive behavior toward her in California, Louisiana and Texas from 2020 until their relationship ended in 2023.

Williamsons New Orleans-based attorney, Michael Balascio, calls the claims in the lawsuit categorically false and reckless, and accuses the plaintiff of extortion.

In college playoff debate, the Arizona St coach with everything to lose says he'll take his chances When it comes to the future of the College Football Playoff, there were as many opinions as there were coaches on hand at the Southeastern Conference and Big 12 league meetings in Florida this week.

One of the most eye-opening came from Kenny Dillingham of Arizona State.

He favors a format that would include 16 teams, five of them automatic bids to the highest-rated conference champions and the rest going as at-large bids.

That would be paired with a straight-seeding model that would be adopted for next seasons playoff.

Mao Saigo fires a 66 to lead US Women's Open after the 2nd round's morning groupings ERIN, Wis.

(AP) Mao Saigo posted a 6-under 66 to lead the U.S.

Womens Open after the second rounds morning groupings at Erin Hills as she looks to win her second major of the year.

Saigos two-day total of 8-under 136 gives her a three-stroke advantage.

Nelly Korda moved into second place during Friday's morning session by posting a 67.

Korda is the world's top-ranked player.

Saigo earned her first LPGA Tour title and won the year's first major just over a month ago in the Chevron Championship.

Nick Taylor makes it look easy in the rain and shares the lead at Memorial DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) Nick Taylor managed to play a relatively stress-free round of golf in rainy weather at the Memorial.

He putted for birdie on all but one hole and was bogey-free for a 68.

That gives him a share of the lead with Ben Griffin, who had a 72.

Muirfield Village already is plenty tough and the rain added to that in the second round.

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler managed just fine with a 70 that probably should have been lower.

He was three behind.

Jordan Spieth had another wild par save and finished strong for 69 that left him four back.

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers to miss at least 2 games while in WNBA's concussion protocol ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers will miss at least two games after being placed under the WNBAs concussion protocol.

The Wings said Friday that Bueckers was put in concussion protocol after their 97-92 loss at Chicago on Thursday night.

The No.

1 overall pick in this year's draft had 15 points, eight assists and five rebounds in that game.

Bueckers wont play in Dallas home game Saturday against the Sky, or at Seattle on Tuesday night.

She will be re-evaluated after that.

Bueckers has averaged 14.7 points, 6.7 assists and 2.0 steals in the Wings' six games.

Olympic boxing champ Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to fight for new governing body Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to participate in upcoming events with the sports new governing body.

World Boxing has announced mandatory sex testing for all of its athletes.

The governing body specifically mentioned Khelif when announcing the policy, saying the Algerian gold medal winner must be screened before she will be approved to fight at any upcoming events, including the Eindhoven Box Cup next month in the Netherlands.

Khelif won a gold medal at the Paris Olympics last summer amid international scrutiny on her and Taiwans Lin Yu-ting, another gold medal winner.

French Open: Swiatek and Sabalenka reach fourth round without dropping a set but Alcaraz labors PARIS (AP) Defending champion Iga Swiatek has joined No.

1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the fourth round of the French Open and neither player has dropped a set.

Three-time Grand Slam winner Sabalenka has only once reached the semifinals at the French Open.

She beat Olga Danilovic 6-2, 6-3 on Court Philippe-Chatrier.

Four-time champion Swiatek defeated Jaqueline Cristian 6-2, 7-5 on Court Suzanne-Lenglen to extend her French Open winning streak to 23 matches.

Defending men's champ Carlos Alcaraz has labored to a four-sets win against Damir Dzumhur.

He has dropped two sets so far.

San Francisco 49ers acquire Eagles edge rusher Bryce Huff, AP source says SANTA CLARA, Calif.

(AP) The San Francisco 49ers have agreed on a deal to acquire Bryce Huff from Philadelphia after the pass rusher restructured his contract with the Eagles.

A person familiar with the situation said on condition of anonymity that the two sides agreed to the trade after Huff revised his contract.

The trade cant be completed until after June 1.

ESPN first reported that the teams were finalizing the deal for a Day 3 draft pick, saying the Eagles will pay about $9 million of Huff's salary this season with the 49ers on the hook for nearly $8 million.

Trout returns to Angels' lineup in a new spot after being activated off the injured list CLEVELAND (AP) Los Angeles Angels slugger Mike Trout was activated off the injured list before Friday nights game against the Cleveland Guardians.

He missed 26 games with soreness in his left knee eventually diagnosed as a bone bruise.

The three-time American League MVP had two operations last year on the knee after tearing his meniscus.

Trouts return though comes with something he hasnt done in his 15-year big-league career.

This will be the first time in 1,532 starts that he will be hitting fifth in the lineup.

The only other time Trout batted fifth in 1,547 previous games was on May 14, 2022, against the Athletics, when he came in during the fourth inning and finished the game in center field..

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