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Mets take advantage of Braves' missteps for 10-inning win
Jeff McNeil's second hit of the night, an RBI single in the 10th inning, gave the New York Mets a 3-2 walk-off win over the Atlanta Braves in the opener of a four-game series between the National League East rivals.,Francisco Lindor hit a two-run homer in the third inning -- the Mets' last hit befor...
Wild-card hopefuls begin series as Pirates visit D-backs
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a chance to end their eight-year postseason drought with just 60 games left in the regular season.,The red-hot Pirates continue their push when they battle the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series at Phoenix.,Pittsburgh has won 10 of i...
Canada ousts women's soccer coach from Olympics over drone scandal
The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) removed head coach Bev Priestman on Thursday following her suspension by Canada Soccer over a drone spying scandal that has thrust the 2020 Olympic gold medalists into an unsavory global spotlight.,The Canadian women's squad will be led by assistant coach Andy Sp...
Oregon's Dan Lanning responds to Kirby Smart's NIL barb
Defending Oregon's name, image and likeness program in the wake of recent comments from Georgia coach Kirby Smart, Ducks coach Dan Lanning said it's an "exaggeration" that his program receives significantly more funding than other top-10 teams.,"The reality is, find a top-10 team in college football...
Dak Prescott doesn't fear exiting Dallas, playing for 2nd team
Entering the final year of his four-year, $160 million deal amid extension negotiations, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said on Thursday that he hopes to stay in Dallas but left the door open for a potential departure down the road.,"You know, I'm going to say it: I want to be here, but you know w...
Cubs open series with Royals desperate to find offense
The fading Chicago Cubs open a three-game series against the host Kansas City Royals, hoping their first road trip after the All-Star break goes better than the six home games that preceded it.,Needing wins badly to climb into wild-card contention to start the second half, the Cubs saw their offense...
Jacob Bridgeman leads 3M Open after first-round 63
Rookie Jacob Bridgeman shot a career-low 8-under 63 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the 3M Open on Thursday in Blaine, Minn.,The 24-year-old Bridgeman finished with nine birdies, including three in a row on Nos. 12-14 at TPC Twin Cities. The Clemson product, who has yet to win on ...
Dodgers place Chris Taylor (groin) on IL, call up OF James Outman
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed utility player Chris Taylor on the 10-day injured list on Thursday because of a left groin strain following results of an MRI, manager Dave Roberts said.,In a corresponding move, the Dodgers recalled outfielder James Outman from Triple-A Oklahoma City.,Taylor, who has ...
Red Sox, Yankees each trying to get out of rut
Returning home following a six-game road trip, the Boston Red Sox take aim at their third straight series win over the New York Yankees when the teams begin a three-game weekend set on Friday night.,The ancient rivals are meeting for the second time this month after the Red Sox pitched a 3-0 shutout...
Late homers send Dodgers past Giants
Clayton Kershaw went four innings in his season debut, Nick Ahmed hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers finished off a 6-4 victory over the visiting San Francisco Giants on Tuesday afternoon.,Kershaw gave up two runs on six hits with two walks and six strikeouts in...
ATP roundup: Hugo Gaston upsets top seed Sebastien Baez in Kitzbuhel
France's Hugo Gaston saved two match points and 12 of 16 break points in upsetting top seed Sebastien Baez of Argentina 7-5, 5-7, 7-6 (6) in the quarterfinals Thursday at the Generali Open in Kitzbuhel, Austria.,Baez fired more winners (49-34) but also had more double faults (7-2) in the match lasti...
A's All-Star P Mason Miller (fractured left pinky) on IL
The subject of trade rumors as Tuesday's deadline approaches, Oakland Athletics All-Star right-handed closer Mason Miller landed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a fracture of his left pinky finger.,The move is retroactive to Tuesday. To fill Miller's spot on the 40-man roster, the A's ac...
New coach, same mission for defending champs Michigan
When Jim Harbaugh bolted back to the NFL and took over as head coach of the Chargers, defending national champion Michigan already knew where it would turn. ,Offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore was elevated to head coach with Harbaugh's typical energetic backing and a reset defined by major changes...
Rays back Taj Bradley's strong start, rout Jays 13-0
Brandon Lowe went 4-for-4 with an upper-deck solo home run, right-hander Taj Bradley extended his scoreless streak to 23 innings and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 13-0 Thursday afternoon.,Brandon Lowe finished with three RBIs, Isaac Paredes had two hits and four RBIs and...
United States blanks Zambia in Paris Games opener
PARIS -- The U.S. squad began its quest for a fifth gold medal with a resounding 3-0 victory over Zambia at Nice Stadium on the first day of the Olympics women's soccer competition on Thursday.,Trinity Rodman scored after a brilliant move in the 17th minute and Mallory Swanson found the net twice in...
Colts to use Anthony Richardson's 'superpowers' as a dual-threat QB
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson regards his legs as one of his "superpowers," but his many strengths did not include immunity from injury in his rookie campaign in 2023.,Richardson suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in Game 4, and with his return to the field this week at tra...
Giants place INF Wlmer Flores (knee) on 10-day injured list
The San Francisco Giants placed infielder Wilmer Flores on the 10-day injured list on Thursday because of right knee tendonitis.,The move was retroactive to Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the Giants recalled infielder David Villar from Triple-A Sacramento.,"He's a good hitter," Giants manager B...
Stephen Ames holds 1-stroke lead at Senior Open
Stephen Ames carded a 4-under-par 68 to seize a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Senior Open on Thursday in Carnoustie, Scotland.,Ames recorded five birdies against one bogey during his round at Carnoustie Golf Links. ,The 60-year-old Canadian is seeking his third win of the calendar yea...
Max Scherzer, Rangers overpower reeling White Sox
Max Scherzer recorded a season-high nine strikeouts over six innings to help the Texas Rangers post a 2-1 win over the spiraling Chicago White Sox on Thursday in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers completed a four-game sweep and have won five straight games overall. The struggling White Sox, in turn, hav...
Clemson leans on QB, experience in new-look ACC
Cade Klubnik and Clemson are counting on experience to make a difference in the new-look ACC this season. ,The Tigers bring back Klubnik and seven other starters on offense, an asset head coach Dabo Swinney understands can be a difference-maker. ,"It's a blessing certainly when you have your startin...