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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...
Padres host Rockies with wild-card race tightening
While many national baseball writers craft trades involving various Padres dealt to teams they see as playoff contenders, the National League wild-card race has turned back in the Padres' favor.,A 5-5 road trip that ended with a sweep of Miami has enabled San Diego to gain ground on multiple teams a...
PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivun rockets in rankings after maiden win
One win has put Jackson Koivun on the map. It might also be enough to get him a spot in the FedEx Cup playoffs.,Koivun won the 3M Open on Sunday in Minnesota in his third start since turning pro. The 21-year-old, a former college star and No. 1-ranked amateur in the world, went 25 under par at TPC T...
Stanford players take first step toward collective bargaining unit
Founded five years ago as an advocacy group for athletes, the College Football Players Association announced on Monday that Stanford football players have formed the CFBPA's first chapter led by active athletes -- a first step toward what the group hopes will eventually become a collective bargainin...
Yankees OF Cody Bellinger out 4-6 weeks with Grade 2 hamstring strain
New York Yankees All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger was diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain and faces a recovery timeline of four to six weeks, manager Aaron Boone said Monday.,Bellinger was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday after injuring himself rounding first base during a win over t...
Cubs designate RHP Jameson Taillon for assignment
The Chicago Cubs designated veteran right-handed starting pitcher Jameson Taillon for assignment on Monday.,The Cubs selected the contract of right-hander Andrew Wantz from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move.,Taillon, 34, was in the final season of a four-year, $68 million contract with Chicago. ...
Napheesa Collier, Lynx have sights set on slumping Tempo
What does one give the team that owns the WNBA's best record coming out of the All-Star break?,Perhaps getting its best player back at 100% health for the season's remainder.,That's the spot the Minnesota Lynx are happy to occupy as they resume play Tuesday night against the Toronto Tempo in Minneap...
Twins, Royals on differing trajectories ahead of AL Central series
With a week until the trade deadline, the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins find themselves with different priorities ahead of the series opener of a three-game set on Tuesday in Minneapolis.,Entering Monday's games, Minnesota sits a game behind the Cleveland Guardians for the third and final A...