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Ex-Ravens LB O.J. Brigance dies after 19-year battle with ALS
O.J. Brigance, a linebacker on the Baltimore Ravens' 2000 team that won the Super Bowl, died Monday at age 56 after a long fight with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).,Brigance received the diagnosis of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in 2007. He and his wife, Chanda Brigance, set up a f...
Ricky Martin, Brazilian DJ Pedro Sampaio to play halftime show in Rio
The NFL is bringing La Vida Loca to Rio.,The league announced Monday that Grammy Award-winning singer Ricky Martin and Brazilian DJ Pedro Sampaio will perform at halftime of the Sept. 27 game between the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro -- the first NFL game ...
Tigers grab big lead, cruise past Pirates as playoff push continues
Hao-Yu Lee and Zach McKinstry each had three hits while Kevin McGonigle added two -- including a two-run home run -- to help the Detroit Tigers outlast the host Pittsburgh Pirates for an 8-5 win on Monday night.,Lee drove in two runs and Max Clark also had two hits as the Tigers snapped a three-game...
Bobby Witt Jr. powers Royals past Athletics with 4-hit night
Bobby Witt Jr. singled, doubled, homered, drove in three runs and scored four times for the Kansas City Royals in a 9-5 win against the visiting Athletics in the opener of their four-game series on Monday night.,Jac Caglianone had three hits, two RBIs and scored a run for the Royals, who have won th...
Red Sox rip through Diamondbacks 11-1 to open series
Mickey Gasper and Willson Contreras each hit a solo home run as part of a 16-hit attack that propelled the Boston Red Sox to an 11-1 victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.,Caleb Durbin and Ceddanne Rafaela each collected three hits for the Red ...
Cristopher Sanchez earns league-leading 16th win as Phillies edge Marlins
Cristopher Sanchez worked six effective innings to become the majors' first 16-game winner as the Philadelphia Phillies nipped the visiting Miami Marlins 6-5 on Monday.,Sanchez (16-4) allowed one run while working around eight hits and three walks. He struck out six before the Phillies' bullpen held...
D-backs' Ketel Marte no-shows for game, placed on restricted list
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed second baseman Ketel Marte on the restricted list Monday night after he did not show up at Fenway Park for the team's series opener at the Boston Red Sox.,According to the Arizona Republic, Marte traveled with the team from Atlanta, the site of their previous series, ...
Elly De La Cruz knocks first walk-off hit, Reds split twin bill with Cards
Elly De La Cruz got his first walk-off hit with a 10th-inning RBI double to help the Cincinnati Reds come from behind and beat the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 on Monday to split a day-night doubleheader.,De La Cruz finished 2-for-4. He led off the frame and hit a hard ground ball on a 3-2 sweep...
Behind 3 outfield assists on plays at plate, Mets edge Padres
Nolan McLean tossed six eventful innings and earned the win after benefiting from three outfield assists Monday night, when the New York Mets stayed hot by edging the San Diego Padres 2-1 in the opener of a three-game series.,Right fielder Carson Benge threw out two runners at home in the first inni...
COO who criticized Gianni Infantino plan out at FIFA
Kevin Lamour has departed his role as chief operating officer of FIFA weeks after he sharply criticized president Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.,FIFA confirmed Lamour's exit in a statement to multiple media outlets, saying, "FIFA can confirm that the wo...
Late rally lets Rays eke out series finale against Orioles
Jonathan Aranda and Jonny DeLuca had run-scoring hits in a three-run, seventh-inning rally as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-6 on Monday in St. Petersburg, Fla., salvaging the finale of a four-game series.,Aranda delivered a single to left off Yennier Cano (2-3) that pulled Tamp...
Michigan State hires WMU's Dan Bartholomae as AD
Michigan State hired Western Michigan athletic director Dan Bartholomae to the same role on Monday.,Bartholomae was the AD in Kalamazoo, Mich., since June 2022. Under his watch, the Broncos won the 2025 national title in hockey and a 2025 conference title in football in addition to producing record-...
Reports: Jeanie Buss contests family's plan to sell Lakers stake
Jeanie Buss is challenging her siblings' attempt to sell the family's remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers.,Hours after the Buss family released a statement revealing its intention to sell its 17.8% ownership of the franchise to new owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, CNBC and ESPN reported that ...
Dream, Aces ready to shake off frustrating losses
One of two teams already assured of a spot in the WNBA playoffs, the Las Vegas Aces will aim to bounce back from a loss when they host the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday night.,The Aces (24-12), the reigning WNBA champions armed with the reigning league MVP in A'ja Wilson, are coming off a 92-87 loss to t...
Flavio Cobolli rallies from brink to advance in Cincinnati
Seventh-seeded Flavio Cobolli was two points from defeat Monday before mounting a comeback to defeat No. 28 seed Alexander Blockx 7-5, 4-6, 7-5 in the third round of the Cincinnati Open in Mason, Ohio.,Blockx appeared poised to repeat his victory over Cobolli from Monte Carlo earlier this season whe...
Astros' bullpen geared up for busy stretch that starts with Angels
When the Houston Astros host the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, they start a stretch of 15 games in 16 days.,With the Astros clinging to a two-game lead in the American League's West Division, manager Joe Espada will have to deploy his bullpen judiciously to keep arms healthy enough to stay on track...
Yankees place LHP Max Fried (elbow) on IL with Carlos Rodon coming back
The New York Yankees are bringing back Carlos Rodon on Tuesday, but their starting rotation still won't be 100% healthy.,The Yankees placed left-hander Max Fried on the 15-day injured list Monday (retroactive to Friday), hours after it was revealed the left-handed Rodon will come off the IL to start...
Giants' Harbaugh 'praying' WR Malik Nabers ready for Week 1
John Harbaugh isn't ready to commit to wide receiver Malik Nabers playing Week 1, but the New York Giants' head coach admitted he is "praying" that will be the case.,Nabers participated in full-speed live drills on Monday for the first time since suffering a torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee i...
Michael Jordan's 1998 Finals Game 3 jersey going up for auction
Want to own one of the jerseys Michael Jordan wore during the 1998 NBA Finals, when he won his sixth and final championship with the Chicago Bulls? Then find a way to access at least $10 million by Sept. 15.,That's the estimated floor for the bidding on the Jordan jersey that will be conducted by au...
Rangers need wins over visiting Nationals to boost wild-card chances
After enduring a 2-5 road trip, the Texas Rangers are eager to turn things around when they open a three-game series against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas.,Texas, in the thick of the AL wild-card race, dropped three of four games to the Los Angeles Angels and two of t...