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Dodgers' Kyle Tucker aims to build on successful outing vs. Rays
After he delivered an all-around game Monday, Kyle Tucker will be out to add to his recent success when the Los Angeles Dodgers host the middle contest of a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.,Tucker hit a game-tying three-run homer and threw out a runner at home plate from righ...
Five Golfers Most Likely to Win Their First Major at the U.S. Open
Tommy Fleetwood, Russell Henley and Si Woo Kim headline a list of golfers who could capture their first major championship at the U.S. Open....

Padres' search for offense continues against Cardinals, Andre Pallante
The host St. Louis Cardinals will look to continue to take advantage of the San Diego Padres' offensive futility in the middle contest of a three-game set on Tuesday.,The Padres own the worst batting average in the major leagues by a wide margin, and their mark declined further in the series opener....

Phillies rookie Gabriel Rincones Jr. aims for encore against Marlins
Please forgive Gabriel Rincones Jr. if he seems tired when the Philadelphia Phillies host the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.,The rookie outfielder likely will be on cloud nine for the near future after notching his first career hit -- a home run -- in the Phillies' 7-0 victory on Monday.,"I don't think I...

Nationals, facing Royals, chase 4th consecutive series victory
The Washington Nationals can secure their fourth straight series win when they host the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.,The Nationals beat the Royals 7-3 on Monday night in the opener of a three-game set. Washington has won three consecutive games and seven of its past 10. At 38-35, the Nationals are...

G2 Esports grab final IEM Cologne playoff spot in nail-biter
With one playoff spot left, G2 Esports and Natus Vincere played like two teams on the brink of elimination -- which they were -- providing one of the best matches of the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne Major on Monday in Germany.,And despite dropping the first map, it was G2 emerging with the win, tak...

Valkyries hold cold-shooting Kelsey Plum in check, blow out Sparks
Gabby Williams led a balanced attack with a game-high 16 points, Kelsey Plum was held to a season-low nine and the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 78-58 on Monday night in a Commissioner's Cup game in San Francisco.,Kaila Charles chipped in with 13 points, Veronica Burton 12 a...

Miguel Rojas' pinch-hit blast caps Dodgers' comeback against Rays
Pinch hitter Miguel Rojas delivered a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers opened a three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays with a 4-3 victory on Monday.,Kyle Tucker hit a three-run home run and threw out a runner at the plate as the Dodgers won a duel bet...

Valkyries blow out cold-shooting Kelsey Plum, Sparks
Gabby Williams led a balanced attack with a game-high 16 points, Kelsey Plum was held to a season-low nine and the Golden State Valkyries won a matchup of teams battling to stay alive in the Western Conference portion of the Commissioner's Cup chase with an 78-58 romp over the visiting Los Angeles S...

Athletics continue offensive surge with demolition of Pirates
Nick Kurtz smacked two homers and knocked in five runs while Jeff McNeil had one blast and drove in four to help the Athletics roll to an 11-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday in West Sacramento, Calif.,Kurtz and McNeil each had three hits as the Athletics won for the sixth time in the ...

Pavin Smith hits first homer of season as Diamondbacks edge Angels
Pavin Smith had two hits, including a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning, to help lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of a three-game series on Monday in Phoenix.,Geraldo Perdomo had an RBI double, walked twice and also scored a run for Arizona,...

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter NFL's supplemental draft
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL's supplemental draft, the school announced on Monday, ending a growing legal drama surrounding his college eligibility.,Sorsby had until June 22 to decide whether to apply for the supplemental draft, which the league opens for players who mis...

Pete Crow-Armstrong's cycle helps Cubs rally for win over Rockies
Chicago's Pete Crow-Armstrong hit for the cycle Monday night and the host Cubs overcame a late two-run deficit to earn a 5-4 walk-off win over the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a three-game series.,Matt Shaw's bases-loaded walk gave Chicago the victory after Pedro Ramirez leveled the score one b...

New Zealand's Elijah Just scores twice, but Iran rally for draw
Elijah Just scored a brace and Chris Wood had a pair of assists to help New Zealand, ranked 85th by FIFA, garner a 2-2 draw with 20th-ranked Iran in both teams' Group G opener Monday night in Inglewood, Calif.,Max Crocombe made two saves for the Kiwis, who took a 2-1 lead early in the second half bu...

Colt Keith's 3-homer night carries Tigers over Astros
Colt Keith produced his first career three-homer game as the visiting Detroit Tigers slugged five home runs en route to a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Monday.,Keith finished 3-for-4 with two two-run homers, a solo shot and a career-high six RBIs. Kevin McGonigle and Spencer Torkelson also ...

Rangers place SS Corey Seager on 7-day concussion IL
The Texas Rangers will be without Corey Seager again, this time after the shortstop was placed on the seven-day concussion list on Monday.,Seager was injured Thursday in a collision at home plate with Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen. He stayed in the game and later homered but missed the en...

Two homers carry Twins to series-opening victory over Rangers
Josh Bell blasted a three-run homer in the first inning and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 4-2 win against the Texas Rangers on Monday in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.,Byron Buxton, the reigning AL Player of the Week, also homered for the Twins, who have won three of thei...

Natasha Howard, Lynx start hot to dominate Fire
Seven players scored in double figures Monday night as the Minnesota Lynx rolled to a 107-74 win over the visiting Portland Fire.,Natasha Howard led the balanced attack with 18 points, while Courtney Williams added 16. Nia Coffey hit for 15 points and Kayla McBride contributed 14 as Minnesota (11-3,...

Arike Ogunbowale powers Wings to rout of Aces
Arike Ogunbowale poured in 22 points with seven assists, and Jessica Shepard finished one assist short of a triple-double as the Dallas Wings continued their dominance of the defending champions with a 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces on Monday in a Commissioner's Cup clash in Arlington, Texas.,Dal...

Dustin May pitches one-hit, complete game as Cardinals blank Padres
Dustin May threw a one-hit complete game shutout on Monday to help the St. Louis Cardinals earn a 3-0 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres.,May (5-6) threw six perfect innings before Fernando Tatis Jr. walked in the seventh. The St. Louis starter struck out nine and walked one in the first com...