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Rangers, Padres each looking to solve struggles at the plate
Too often since their 15-4 start, the San Diego Padres have been punchless offensively.,They hope to turn things around beginning Friday, when they open a season-high 10-game homestand with a series opener against the Texas Rangers.,San Diego is coming off a doubleheader split Wednesday in Philadelp...
Brent Burns, Avalanche agree to terms on one-year deal
The Colorado Avalanche announced Wednesday they have agreed to terms with veteran defenseman Brent Burns on a one-year deal. Terms were not disclosed.,Burns, 40, played in 246 regular-season contests and 41 playoff games over the last three seasons with the Carolina Hurricanes. This past season, he ...
Brandon Nimmo's grand slam helps Mets salvage split with Brewers
Brandon Nimmo belted a grand slam and Francisco Lindor drove in three runs, helping the host New York Mets salvage a split of their doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers with a 7-3 victory on Wednesday.,Nimmo's grand slam in the second inning was the third of his career and second this season. ...
Early goals propel USWNT to 3-0 win over Canada
Sam Coffey and Claire Hutton scored first-half goals and Yazmeen Ryan added one late in the match as the United States women's national team posted a convincing 3-0 victory over Canada on Wednesday in an international friendly at Washington.,Rose Lavelle set up both first-half goals off set pieces f...
Phillies rally to take Game 2 of doubleheader, series from Padres
Christopher Sanchez allowed a run and five hits over seven innings and Max Kepler and Brandon Marsh homered in the host Philadelphia Phillies' 5-1 win over the San Diego Padres to split a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday.,The Padres won Game 1, 6-4, as Manny Machado drove in three runs. Kyle Schw...
Manny Machado's 3-run double helps Padres knock off Phillies
Manny Machado drove in three runs in support of Nick Pivetta, who quieted the Philadelphia Phillies over six innings to guide the San Diego Padres to a 6-4 road victory in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader., ,Pivetta (9-2) allowed one run and seven hits against his former team as San Diego ...
Madison Keys, Aryna Sabalenka avoid upsets at Wimbledon
Sixth-seeded Madison Keys recorded a 6-4, 6-2 win over Olga Danilovic on Wednesday to advance to the third round at Wimbledon.,After outlasting Elena-Gabriela Ruse in a grueling, three-set match in sweltering conditions on Monday, Keys needed just 75 minutes to dismiss her Serbian foe.,"I definitely...
Madison Keys breezes into third round at Wimbledon
Sixth-seeded Madison Keys recorded a 6-4, 6-2 win over Olga Danilovic on Wednesday to advance to the third round at Wimbledon.,After outlasting Elena-Gabriela Ruse in a grueling, three-set match in sweltering conditions on Monday, Keys needed just 75 minutes to dismiss her Serbian foe.,"I definitely...
Padres, Phillies set to return to action in split doubleheader
After a rainout on Tuesday in Philadelphia, the Phillies and the San Diego Padres took different approaches regarding their scheduled starting pitchers for the game that didn't happen.,San Diego right-hander Nick Pivetta will start the regularly scheduled Wednesday afternoon game, but Philadelphia l...
Real Madrid down Juventus 1-0 at Club World Cup; Kylian Mbappe returns
Gonzalo Garcia scored his third goal of the FIFA Club World Cup early in the second half, Kylian Mbappe made his first tournament appearance and Real Madrid reached the quarterfinals with a 1-0 victory over Juventus on Tuesday in Miami Gardens, Fla.,Mbappe came on as Garcia's replacement in the 68th...
Virginia swimmer Gretchen Walsh wins Honda Cup as top woman athlete
Virginia star swimmer Gretchen Walsh won the prestigious Honda Cup as the top Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year.,The other two finalists were UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers and Texas Tech softball player NiJaree Canady.,Walsh joins basketball legend Dawn Staley (1991) as the only Cavaliers ...
Padres-Phillies postponed, clubs to play doubleheader on Wednesday
The Tuesday night game between the San Diego Padres and host Philadelphia Phillies was postponed due to inclement weather.,The two teams will play a split doubleheader on Wednesday. Game 1 is slated for 1:05 p.m. ET and Game 2 is scheduled for 6:15 p.m.,The Padres are expected to start Nick Pivetta ...
Tigers-Nationals rained out; twin bill slated for Wednesday
The Washington Nationals' home game against the Detroit Tigers was postponed Tuesday due to rain in the area.,Instead, the teams will play a day-night doubleheader Wednesday. The makeup game was scheduled for 1:05 p.m. before their regularly scheduled game at 6:45.,Pitching plans for the twin bill w...
Real Madrid edge Juventus 1-0 at Club World Cup; Kylian Mbappe returns
Gonzalo Garcia scored his third goal of the FIFA Club World Cup early in the second half, Kylian Mbappe made his first tournament appearance and Real Madrid reached the quarterfinals with a 1-0 victory over Juventus on Tuesday in Miami Gardens, Fla.,Mbappe came on as Garcia's replacement for his fir...
Fever's Sophie Cunningham throws shade at expansion cities
Indiana Fever star guard Sophie Cunningham took issue with two of the three expansion cities that will be joining the WNBA.,Cunningham's critical comments during her team's shootaround on Tuesday came one day after commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia would join...
Jimmy Haslam, Browns celebrate $600M stadium funding in state budget
A new home for the Dawg Pound with a retractable roof might be back on track upon the formal approval of a two-year Ohio state budget plan that sets aside $600 million for the Cleveland Browns' stadium construction plan.,The state unveiled plans to use a trove of unclaimed funds that stem from forgo...
Rickie Fowler aims to find success in return to John Deere Classic
Rickie Fowler arrived in Silvis, Ill., eager to put a disheartening performance last week behind him and improve his standing in the race for the FedExCup Playoffs when he tees of at the John Deere Classic on Thursday.,Fowler, who is No. 111 in the Official World Golf Ranking, will compete at the ev...
Report: Rangers sign D Vladislav Gavrikov to 7-year extension
The New York Rangers signed unrestricted free agent defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to a seven-year, $49 million contract, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.,The reported acquisition of Gavrikov comes with the Rangers also in talks about trading fellow defenseman K'Andre Miller.,Gavrikov, 29, re...
Cristopher Sanchez looks to give Phils another strong outing vs. Padres
The Philadelphia Phillies' starting pitchers have mentioned several times this season that they are a competitive group, constantly looking to outdo each other on the mound.,After Zack Wheeler delivered a strong performance on Monday, Cristopher Sanchez will look to match that effort on Tuesday when...
Zack Wheeler fans 10 as Phillies shut out Padres
Zack Wheeler struck out 10 over eight effective innings as the host Philadelphia Phillies posted a 4-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Monday.,Wheeler (8-3) allowed six hits without a walk before Tanner Banks pitched the ninth. Nick Castellanos homered and J.T. Realmuto had two hits for the Phillie...