Grand Slam

Adley Rutschman hit a grand slam that slipped from Houston outfielder Brice Matthews’ glove, powering the Baltimore Orioles to a 10-3 victory over the Astros in Game 1 of a Thursday doubleheader at Camden Yards. Jeremiah Jackson added another grand slam as Baltimore hit two in the game. Hall of Famer Jim Palmer ate his first chicken wing on air, fulfilling a broadcast promise.

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Tristan Gray delivered his first career grand slam to secure a 10-4 victory for the Minnesota Twins over the Tampa Bay Rays in their home opener on Friday. The 30-year-old journeyman collected five RBIs in the game, including a sacrifice fly earlier. Gray now has eight RBIs in four games this season, nearing his previous major league career total.

Winnipeg curler Reid Carruthers, a former Brier and world champion, has announced his retirement from competitive play at age 41. The announcement came via social media on Wednesday, following a career highlighted by national and international successes. Carruthers plans to spend more time with his son while staying involved in the sport through coaching and other roles.

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Craig Tiley, the longtime chief of Tennis Australia and tournament director of the Australian Open, has been named the new chief executive of the United States Tennis Association. The 64-year-old South African will assume the role later this year, replacing Lew Sherr and returning to the US where he once coached college tennis. Tiley's move comes amid ongoing transformations in professional tennis governance and player relations.

Alex de Minaur has stated that winning a Grand Slam title is his ultimate goal following his victory at the Rotterdam Open. The world No. 6 defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-2 to claim his 11th ATP Tour title. He highlighted improvements in his serve as key to challenging top players.

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Elina Svitolina, the world No. 9, has expressed acceptance of a career without a Grand Slam title, crediting motherhood for providing a new perspective on her achievements. The Ukrainian player returned to the top 10 after reaching the Australian Open semifinal in 2026, her fourth at a major. She discussed her refreshed mindset ahead of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open.