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Vikings add Carson Wentz, flip Sam Howell to Eagles
The Minnesota Vikings signed veteran Carson Wentz on Sunday morning and traded fellow quarterback Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles.,Wentz, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, spent last season as Patrick Mahomes' backup with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Vikings will be the 32-year-old ...

Report: Vikings add Carson Wentz, flip Sam Howell to Eagles
The Minnesota Vikings signed veteran Carson Wentz on Sunday morning and traded fellow quarterback Sam Howell to the Philadelphia Eagles, multiple media outlets reported on Sunday.,Wentz, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, spent last season as Patrick Mahomes' backup with the Kansas City C...

The MongolZ sweep way to glory at Esports World Cup
The MongolZ recorded a 3-0 victory over Aurora Gaming on Sunday in the grand final of the Counter-Strike event at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Azbayar "Senzu" Munkhbold collected 61 kills and a plus-17 kills-to-death differential for the MongolZ, who posted a 16-14 win on Mirage, 1...

Report: Cowboys rookie RB Jaydon Blue nursing low-ankle sprain
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue hopes to be ready for the team's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles after sustaining a low-ankle sprain, ESPN reported on Sunday.,Blue had nine carries for 25 yards and a touchdown in Dallas' 31-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Friday b...

Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant card sells for record sum
Now that is one expensive card.,A signed card featuring Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant sold for $12.932 million on Saturday, establishing a record for most ever paid for a sports collectible card.,This record-setting card is known as the 2007-08 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection Dual Logoman Autograph...

Raiders backup QB Aidan O'Connell fractures wrist, out 6-8 weeks
The Las Vegas Raiders got some bad news at the quarterback position on Saturday.,Backup quarterback Aidan O'Connell fractured his right wrist in a 20-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in the teams' preseason finale.,O'Connell will need surgery, per Raiders head coach Pete Carroll. O'Connell is expect...

Red Sox seek four-game sweep of 'angry' Yankees
After another win over the New York Yankees, the Boston Red Sox were unclear about why they are dominating their longest rival.,The Red Sox hope to field more inquiries about getting another victory over the Yankees on Sunday night when the American League East foes conclude a four-game set in New Y...

Padres turn to Nick Pivetta in bid for sweep vs. Dodgers
What a difference a weekend is making for the San Diego Padres.,After being swept out of first place in the National League West last weekend by the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego is a game away from returning the favor this weekend in its home park.,The Padres aim for a sweep in Sunday's series fin...

Mariners hope Victor Robles can provide spark vs. A's
The Seattle Mariners need Victor Robles for what he can do off the field as much as what he can do on it.,Robles returned Saturday night after missing 4 1/2 months with a left shoulder dislocation suffered April 6 in San Francisco while making an acrobatic catch into the protective netting.,Though R...

Reds' Brady Singer to face D-backs' Zac Gallen in key matchup
Cincinnati right-hander Brady Singer and Arizona righty Zac Gallen will meet for the second time this season on Sunday afternoon in Phoenix.,Their first matchup, in June, could be called a turning point for both teams, especially the Reds.,Although Singer was not around for a decision, the Reds beat...

Guardians' Gavin Williams brings moxie to mound vs. Rangers
Gavin Williams has earned the reputation as the Cleveland Guardians' "stopper" over a season that's seen him lead the rotation in ERA., ,Williams will put that reputation to the test on Sunday afternoon when he heads to the mound for the Guardians, who will try to salvage the finale of a three-game ...

Angels' Kyle Hendricks to make first start against Cubs, his longtime team
The Chicago Cubs will try to complete a three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif. ,To do it, the Cubs will have to find a way to beat a pitcher who played a key role in helping them win the 2016 World Series.,Kyle Hendricks (6-8, 4.93 ERA), who spent the previ...

Brewers look for big hits, series win against Giants
The Milwaukee Brewers will look to bounce back following a rare lopsided loss when they host the San Francisco Giants in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon.,Logan Webb pitched six strong innings -- giving up one run and five hits -- and Casey Schmitt homered and drove in fou...

Colson Montgomery, White Sox aim to jolt Twins in series finale
There still is time to make lasting impressions during a lost season with the Chicago White Sox.,For proof, look no further than rookie infielder Colson Montgomery, who hit his first career grand slam Saturday to lead the White Sox to a 7-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins.,Montgomery will look to s...

Blue Jays rolling toward AL East title, target sweep of Marlins
The Toronto Blue Jays, on pace for their first division title since 2015, will go for a three-game sweep of the host Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon.,Toronto will start right-hander Kevin Gausman (8-9, 3.78 ERA) in the series finale.,Gausman, who is 4-1 with a 1.96 ERA in eight career appearances ...

Blue Jays rolling toward AL East title, target sweep of Marlins
The Toronto Blue Jays, on pace for their first division title since 2015, will go for a three-game sweep of the host Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon.,Toronto will start right-hander Kevin Gausman (8-9, 3.78 ERA) in the series finale.,Gausman, who is 4-1 with a 1.96 ERA in eight career appearances ...

Tigers' Jack Flaherty bids to build momentum in finale vs. Royals
Jack Flaherty's last outing alleviated any concerns about the veteran right-hander's effectiveness. ,Flaherty will try to build off that performance when the Tigers host the Kansas City Royals in the finale of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon.,Flaherty gave up a combined 10 earned runs in nin...

Mets go for series sweep in final game against Braves in '25
The New York Mets can't win the season series against the Atlanta Braves, but they will nonetheless go for a three-game road series sweep on Sunday when the National League East rivals meet for the last time this year.,The Mets hit six home runs on Saturday and whipped the Braves 9-2. Atlanta leads ...

Astros finding their offense at Orioles' expense in series
Houston's bats have cranked up again and attention will turn to shoring up the pitching as the Astros go for a series sweep of the host Baltimore Orioles on Sunday afternoon.,The teams wrap up the series after two particularly high-scoring games.,The Astros have scored 26 runs in the first three gam...

Jared Triolo has been heating up in August as Pirates face Rockies
What a month of August it's been for Jared Triolo.,The Pittsburgh Pirates infielder is on a tear through the first three weeks, slashing .303/.395/.439 through 20 games this month following a recall from Triple-A Indianapolis on Aug. 1. He'll look to keep it going on Sunday when the Pirates go for a...