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Rays return from historic 9-game trip for division set with Orioles
New Tampa Bay catcher Liam Hicks has only played eight games with the Rays, but the Canadian-born backstop is proving to be a winning acquisition by the organization.,After a record-setting West Coast road trip that saw the top team in baseball win all nine games, the club returns to action within i...
Red-hot Brandon Pfaadt tries to turn D-backs' fortunes vs. Braves
Brandon Pfaadt, who hasn't allowed an earned run in his last three starts, will take the mound on Friday when the visiting Arizona Diamondback begin a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves.,It's a big series for Arizona, which is tied for the final wild-card spot. The Diamondbacks just lost t...
Payton Tolle, Caleb Durbin lead Red Sox in shut out of Blue Jays
Payton Tolle pitched a two-hitter over eight innings, Caleb Durbin hit a grand slam and the visiting Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-0 on Thursday afternoon.,Durbin's second career bases-loaded homer broke open a tight 1-0 game in the eighth inning to help the Red Sox salvage the fin...
Bears not changing name, but Hammond, Ind., might be reality
A new name is not in the cards, but the Chicago Bears are still leaning east as the franchise scours for a new stadium site.,Chairman George H. McCaskey said rumors of renaming the team as the Indiana Bears or including the city of Hammond (Ind.) are inaccurate. Because the State of Indiana made a t...
NBA releases 2026-27 regular-season schedule
The NBA released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule Thursday, confirming dates for a Finals rematch on Christmas Day and a series of homecomings involving some of the biggest names to change teams this offseason.,The defending champion New York Knicks will host the San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 25 in t...
Reports: Army, Jeff Monken near five-year extension
Army coach Jeff Monken will sign a five-year contract extension prior to the start of the 2026 season, according to multiple reports. ,Monken, 59, has 89 wins in 12 seasons. Last season, he led the Black Knights to a 7-6 record plus a victory in the Fenway Bowl, the seventh bowl appearance in the pa...
Jayden Daniels tells LSU to stop using his No. 5
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is telling LSU that it can't use his name, image and likeness, feeling betrayed after the school issued his jersey number to another player.,ESPN reported Thursday that Daniels' representatives sent a letter to LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry dem...
Logan Gilbert, Mariners blank Yankees to end six-game slide
Logan Gilbert pitched six sharp innings to help the Seattle Mariners stop their six-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory over the host New York Yankees on Thursday afternoon.,The Mariners avoided getting swept for the second straight series and won for only the sixth time in their past 21 games tha...
Reds hold off White Sox to take series
Tyler Stephenson belted a three-run home run and Sal Stewart and Eugenio Suarez also homered as the visiting Cincinnati Reds edged the Chicago White Sox 9-8 on Thursday.,Cincinnati took two of three from American League Central-leading Chicago and has won six of its eight series since the All-Star b...
Tom Brady's CardVault adds Aaron Judge, Connor McDavid among investors
Tom Brady's growing sports collectibles business is adding more star power to its ownership ranks.,CardVault by Tom Brady announced Thursday that New York Yankees star Aaron Judge and Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid are part of its first strategic investor group, which features prominent name...
Cardinals QB Carson Beck (ribs) out vs. Raiders
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the host Las Vegas Raiders due to minor ribs discomfort, the team announced.,The injury isn't considered serious for Beck, who was dinged during the Cardinals' 33-30 loss to the Carolina Panthers in l...
Braxton Ashcraft, Pirates overwhelm Marlins with 13-1 rout
Braxton Ashcraft pitched a complete game and struck out 10 batters as the Pirates ended Miami's four-game winning streak by defeating the host Marlins 13-1 on Thursday afternoon.,Owen Caissie spoiled Ashcraft's attempt at a shutout by homering to lead off the ninth inning.,Still, other than the home...
Eduardo Valencia, Keider Montero pace Tigers past Guardians
Eduardo Valencia homered and Keider Montero pitched 6 1/3 strong innings, fueling the host Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday afternoon.,Montero (9-7) limited the Guardians to three hits and one walk. Tyler Holton got the next five outs, allowing one hit, and Ke...
Jayden Daniels tells LSU to stop using his NIL
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is telling LSU that it can't use his name, image and likeness, feeling betrayed after the school issued his jersey number to another player.,ESPN reported Thursday that Daniels' representatives sent a letter to LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry dem...
Ty Gibbs to honor Kyle Busch by driving M&M's car in Bristol
Ty Gibbs will pay tribute to late NASCAR driver Kyle Busch when he competes in a car with the iconic M&M's paint scheme at the Cup Series race next month at Bristol Motor Speedway.,Busch's widow, Samantha, announced Thursday that Gibbs would drive his No. 54 car with Busch's colors on "one of Kyle's...
U.S. sets 4×100-meter mixed medley relay world record
The U.S. 4×100-meter mixed medley relay team set a world record late Wednesday at the Pan Pacific Championships, breaking the record achieved by an American team two years ago.,At the meet in Irvine, Calif., Will Modglin swam the backstroke, Van Mathias the breaststroke, Gretchen Walsh butterfly and...
Twins reinstate OF Byron Buxton from 10-day IL
The Minnesota Twins reinstated All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list on Thursday.,He was designated as the 27th man for Thursday night's MLB at Field of Dreams game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Dyersville, Iowa., ,Buxton, who was placed on the IL on July 29 with r...
Twins, Phillies clash in latest Field of Dreams matchup
The Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies are heading in opposite directions as they prepare to play in the third edition of the MLB Field of Dreams game on Thursday in Dyersville, Iowa.,The Twins, who will serve as the home team, have won four of their last seven contests overall. The Phillies,...
Whitecaps sign D Ralph Priso to contract extension
The Vancouver Whitecaps announced a contract extension Thursday for Canadian defender Ralph Priso.,Priso, 24, is now signed through the 2028-29 MLS season with a club option for the 2029-30 campaign.,He has started 42 of his 79 appearances since arriving in a March 2024 trade with the Colorado Rapid...
Minnesota United bring back M Aziel Jackson on loan
Minnesota United brought back midfielder Aziel Jackson on a loan spell, the team announced Thursday.,The 24-year-old American arrives from Polish top-flight side Jagiellonia Bialystok for the rest of the 2026 season.,The deal includes a purchase option for Jackson, who originally signed a homegrown ...