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WTA roundup: Former DC champ Liudmila Samsonova wins opener
Liudmila Samsonova, the 2022 Mubadala DC Open champion, enjoyed her return to Washington on Monday, beating sixth-seeded Madison Keys 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round.,The Russian withstood 10 aces from Keys by winning 80% of her first-serve points (35 of 44).,It was a less stressful day for other s...
ATP roundup: Terence Atmane upsets Frances Tiafoe in Washington
France's Terence Atmane avenged a first-round Wimbledon loss to Frances Tiafoe, prevailing 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Monday in the first round of the Mubadala DC Open in Washington.,Tiafoe, a Washington-area native, was the tournament's sixth seed.,Atmane got the decisive service break in the next-to-last ga...
Ali Sanchez's first homer helps Yankees complete rally vs. White Sox
Jazz Chisholm Jr. had two hits and two RBIs and Ali Sanchez blasted his first major league homer in the eighth inning to break the game open as the visiting New York Yankees defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-5 on Monday.,New York overcame an early three-run deficit for its fourth win in five games. T...
Vikings agree to deal with veteran LB/S Jamal Adams
Three-time Pro Bowl linebacker/safety Jamal Adams is headed to his sixth NFL team after agreeing to terms with the Minnesota Vikings on Monday.,The 30-year-old veteran confirmed his decision with a post on X that said "Year 10 #skol".,Adams spent last season with the Las Vegas Raiders, amassing 45 t...
Brandon Lowe’s heroics help Pirates down Diamondback in 10
Brandon Lowe's RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning scored Billy Cook and propelled the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.,The Pirates' victory drew them even with the Diamondbacks for the final National League Wild Card spot, and dealt Ari...
Mets rack up 19 hits, 14 runs in demolition of Braves
Francisco Lindor hit two homers and drove in six runs as the New York Mets battered the visiting Atlanta Braves 14-3 on Monday.,Tyrone Taylor went 3-for-5 with a three-run homer and Marcus Semien also had three hits and a homer for the Mets, who have won consecutive games for the first time since Ju...
Marlins end 12-game slide as Griffin Conine walks off Phillies
Griffin Conine's walk-off single capped a three-run ninth inning for the Miami Marlins, who snapped a franchise-record 12-game losing streak with an 8-7 win over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Monday.,Heriberto Hernandez and Conine homered for Miami, which had not won since July 9. The Marlin...
Max Scherzer comes off IL as Blue Jays eke past Nationals
Luis Urias homered, Myles Straw had two hits and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Nationals 3-2 on Monday in Max Scherzer's return to Washington.,Scherzer, who spent 6 1/2 seasons in Washington and won a World Series with the Nationals in 2019, came off the injured list to make his seventh start of th...
Coby Mayo leads Orioles past Tigers
Coby Mayo homered and drove in three runs as the visiting Baltimore Orioles powered past the Detroit Tigers, 8-5, on Monday.,Leody Tavares and pinch-hitter Tyler O'Neill also homered, while Jackson Holliday supplied four hits and scored twice. Pete Alonso added two hits and scored a run.,Orioles sta...
Rays, Rangers open clash of AL division leaders
After a slow start out of the All-Star break, the Tampa Bay Rays regrouped to have an outstanding week and will look to start another one Tuesday night when they host the Texas Rangers in St. Petersburg, Fla.,Following a four-game sweep by the Boston Red Sox right after the break, the Rays won six o...
FIFA prez Gianni Infantino blasts critics; congressman accuses him of bribery
FIFA president Gianni Infantino rejected scrutiny of his leadership and the organization, accusing critics of "spreading hate and false rumors" while they were "delivering the best show in the world," minimizing or altogether ignoring issues that arose with the 2026 World Cup.,His message was delive...
Guardians, Reds resume Battle for Ohio Cup following rainout
After severe thunderstorms and heavy rains washed out Monday night's scheduled opener of a three-game series, the Battle for the Ohio Cup picks back up Tuesday in a day-night doubleheader when the Cincinnati Reds host the Cleveland Guardians.,Cleveland captured the final two games of the three-game ...
UNLV's Josh Pastner issues statement about previous ‘owner’ comments
UNLV coach Josh Pastner published a statement on social media Monday to address previous comments he had made about seeking financing for his team.,In an interview with TV station KTNV in Las Vegas last week, Pastner made his pitch for a backer to emerge for UNLV's NIL efforts, telling fans, "You ca...
Liberty open 3-game road trip against struggling Sparks
The New York Liberty return from the WNBA All-Star break on Tuesday with the first date in a three-game road swing, facing a Los Angeles Sparks team looking to turn around its season.,The Sparks (10-16) went into the break on a five-game losing skid and with losses in eight of their last 10 games ov...
A'ja Wilson, Aces seek defensive reset against Fire
After uncharacteristically dropping two of their last three games, the host Las Vegas Aces are looking to get back on track against the Portland Fire in each team's first game after the All-Star break.,A'ja Wilson poured in 38 points against the Washington Mystics in the Aces last game on July 22. H...
Guardians-Reds postponed, set for doubleheader Tuesday
The Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds will have to wait another day to begin the latest installment of the Ohio Cup.,Monday night's series opener in Cincinnati was postponed because of rain and rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Tuesday.,The makeup game will begin at 1:40 p.m. loca...
Vita Vea requests trade from Buccaneers amid contract dispute
Vita Vea has requested a trade from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after negotiations over a new contract failed to produce an agreement.,The two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle's agent, Collin Roberts, confirmed the request to multiple reporters Monday, one day before Tampa Bay's veteran players were sche...
Caitlin Clark-led Fever aim to stymie Storm
Caitlin Clark had quite the weekend at the WNBA All-Star Game.,She met former President Barack Obama, unveiled her new line of basketballs and scored 17 points to help Team Spoon defeat Team Coop 129-122 Saturday in Chicago.,Clark and the Eastern Conference-leading Indiana Fever (17-10), who are rid...
Travelers to be part of PGA Tour’s Championship Series
The Travelers Championship, the PGA Tour's annual stop outside Hartford, Conn., is the first tournament to be formally named to the tour's upcoming Championship Series.,In 2028 the tour is introducing a two-tiered schedule, with paths called the Championship Series and the Challenger Series. The Cha...
Mexico legend Chicharito to sign with USL's Dallas franchise
Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez will continue his playing career in Texas after signing with USL Championship expansion club Atletico Dallas.,The 38-year-old Mexican striker agreed to a two-year contract that includes a club option for a third season. Hernandez becomes the first player signed by Atlet...