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April 30, 2005 / 6:01 AM

MLB: San Diego 5, Arizona 4

SAN DIEGO, April 30 (UPI) -- Phil Nevin went 3-for-8 with a home run and two RBI Friday to lead San Diego to a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Padres reliever Chris Hammond (2-0) earned the win with two scoreless innings of work.

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Reliever Brandon Lyon (0-2) took the loss, permitting one run on two hits in 1/3 of an inning.

Arizona was paced by Luis Gonzalez, who went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored, and Troy Glaus, who had two hits, including his seventh home run of the season.

Washington Commanders to retire legend Darrell Green's No. 28 jersey

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Washington Commanders to retire legend Darrell Green's No. 28 jersey

April 25 (UPI) -- The Washington Commanders will retire legendary cornerback Darrell Green's No. 28 jersey during the 2024-25 season, the franchise announced Thursday.

Second retractable roof added for French Open, Paris Olympics

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Second retractable roof added for French Open, Paris Olympics

April 25 (UPI) -- A second retractable roof will be used for the first time at Roland Garros, with the famed tennis site to debut the addition at the 2024 French Open before using it at the Paris Olympics, organizers said Thursday.

NFL mock draft: Seven trades, quarterbacks figure into final predictions

NFL // 2 hours ago

NFL mock draft: Seven trades, quarterbacks figure into final predictions

DETROIT, April 25 (UPI) -- A record-tying six quarterbacks are featured in UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's final NFL mock draft for 2024. He also predicts seven trades on Day 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Heat uses doubters as 'fuel,' even playoff series vs. Celtics

NBA // 4 hours ago

Heat uses doubters as 'fuel,' even playoff series vs. Celtics

April 25 (UPI) -- Following a blowout first-round playoff loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 and playing without two key players in Game 2, the Miami Heat opted to use noise from doubters to fuel a series-tying victory in Boston.

Santiago, Chile to host 2027 Special Olympics World Games

Sports News // 12 hours ago

Santiago, Chile to host 2027 Special Olympics World Games

April 24 (UPI) -- Santiago, Chile, will host the 2027 Special Olympics World Games, marking the first time in its 55-year history the games will take place in the Southern Hemisphere.

IndyCar driver Newgarden disqualified as winner of St. Pete grand prix last month

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IndyCar driver Newgarden disqualified as winner of St. Pete grand prix last month

April 24 (UPI) -- An illegal pass during the March 10 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg by then-apparent race-winner Josef Newgarden and teammate Scott McLaughlin earned the duo disqualifications.

Detroit Lions, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown agreed to $120M extension

NFL // 23 hours ago

Detroit Lions, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown agreed to $120M extension

April 24 (UPI) -- The Detroit Lions and Amon-Ra St. Brown agreed to a four-year, $120 million extension that includes $77 million in guarantees, agent Joby Branion of Vanguard Sports Group told UPI on Wednesday.

Cincinnati Bengals exercise $21.8M option on WR Ja'Marr Chase

NFL // 23 hours ago

Cincinnati Bengals exercise $21.8M option on WR Ja'Marr Chase

April 24 (UPI) -- The Cincinnati Bengals exercised the $21.8 million, fifth-year option on wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase's rookie contract, the team announced Wednesday.

Heisman Trophy returned to USC star running back Reggie Bush

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Heisman Trophy returned to USC star running back Reggie Bush

April 24 (UPI) -- Former USC running back Reggie Bush will have his 2005 Heisman Trophy returned to him after the Heisman Trophy Trust considered "enormous changes in college athletics over the last several years," the group announced.

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani hits hardest home run of career vs. Nationals

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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani hits hardest home run of career vs. Nationals

April 24 (UPI) -- Shohei Ohtani drove his bat through the strike zone, smacking the barrel on a fastball for the hardest home run of his career in a Los Angeles Dodgers win over the Washington Nationals in Washington.

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