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Clinging to final wild card, Mets chase series win vs. Padres
The New York Mets might spend the final days of the regular season continuing to benefit from teams failing to take advantage of the extended subpar play of the Mets in their effort to grab the final National League wild-card spot.,But New York would rather not take that chance.,The Mets again will ...
Manny Machado's grand slam powers Padres past Mets
Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the fifth inning Wednesday night for the visiting San Diego Padres, who held on to beat the New York Mets 7-4 in the middle game of a three-game set between the teams holding down the final two National League wild-card spots.,Gavin Sheets (sacrifice fly...
From Raiders' coaching booth, Tom Brady draws fans' ire
Tom Brady was accustomed to seeing yellow flags on the field throughout his stellar playing career, but the minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders raised some red flags Monday night by appearing in the team's coaching booth during a home loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.,Brady, 48, who joined the R...
Why the Bengals Should Trade for Jameis Winston After Joe Burrow’s Injury
With Joe Burrow sidelined for three months, the Bengals must act fast. Here’s why Jameis Winston is the best trade target to keep playoff hopes alive....
Tom Brady to play in inaugural flag football tourney in Saudi Arabia
In what could be a step toward competing for an eventual gold medal, Tom Brady announced on Monday that he would compete at an inaugural flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia in March 2026.,Brady, the 15-time Pro Bowler and seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback, retired from the NFL followin...
Report: Nets acquire G Kobe Bufkin from Hawks
The Brooklyn Nets acquired shooting guard Kobe Bufkin from the Atlanta Hawks for cash considerations, ESPN reported Monday.,Bufkin, who turns 22 on Sunday, has played in 27 NBA games over the past two seasons while battling injuries, including a partially dislocated shoulder.,Bufkin averaged 5.3 poi...
Mariners shoot for 10th straight win against limping Royals
A little more than a week ago, Seattle's visit to Kansas City had the potential to be important for both teams in the American League wild-card race.,However, with the Mariners aiming for a 10th straight victory and the Royals mired in an untimely rough stretch, this three-game set that begins Tuesd...
Wild-card candidates Padres, Mets up for battle
Neither the New York Mets nor San Diego Padres are exactly sprinting towards the playoffs.,But both teams will be looking to build on some much-needed momentum Tuesday night, when the Mets host the Padres in the opener of a three-game series between the teams occupying the final two National League ...
Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado (shoulder) activated off IL
Nolan Arenado is back in the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup after missing 40 games with a right shoulder injury.,The Cardinals activated the veteran third baseman prior to Monday's game against the visiting Cincinnati Reds. He is batting sixth and playing at the hot corner.,Arenado played a four-game r...
Playoff atmosphere when division leaders Phillies, Dodgers meet in LA
A pair of division leaders will be in playoff mode this week as the Philadelphia Phillies visit the Los Angeles Dodgers for a three-game series that starts Monday.,The Milwaukee Brewers lead the National League with a 91-59 record, while the Phillies are the next-best division leader at 89-61. The D...
Final Ryder Cup tune-up brings U.S. team closer together
Even with a championship in the balance in a PGA Tour event, a good portion of the golfers in the Procore Championship have larger aspirations this month.,That's because the tournament served as a final on-course tune-up for the Ryder Cup.,"It was a good prep week, the guys definitely stayed sharp t...
WTA roundup: Teenagers cruise to titles in Guadalajara, Sao Paulo
Iva Jovic, a 17-year-old native of Southern California, secured her first WTA Tour title at the Guadalajara Open Akron by finishing off Colombia's Emiliana Arango 6-4, 6-1 on Sunday in Mexico.,Jovic received a favorable path at the WTA 500-level event, as she only faced one seeded player, the No. 8 ...
Jerry Jones: Cowboys sign 3-time Pro Bowl DE Jadeveon Clowney
Three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Jadeveon Clowney has signed with the Dallas Cowboys, team owner Jerry Jones said after a 40-37 overtime victory over the New York Giants on Sunday.,Clowney, a 32-year-old free agent who visited with the Cowboys last week, played for the Carolina Panthers last season...
Jackson Merrill helps Padres knock off Rockies
Jackson Merrill belted a three-run homer to help the host San Diego Padres overcome Mickey Moniak's two-homer, five-RBI performance in a 9-6 victory versus the Colorado Rockies on Sunday.,San Diego's Gavin Sheets provided insurance with a two-run double in the eighth inning, and Jose Iglesias had a ...
Charley Hull wins Kroger Queen City after Jeeno Thitikul's miscue
Charley Hull of England earned her third LPGA Tour victory and her first since 2022 when World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul four-putted at the final hole of the Kroger Queen City Championship on Sunday in Hamilton, Ohio.,Hull tapped in for birdie at the par-5 18th hole at TPC River's Bend after her playing ...
Blue Jackets acquire G Ivan Fedotov from Flyers
The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired goaltender Ivan Fedotov from the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday morning.,The Flyers received a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft in return for the 6-foot-7 netminder.,Fedotov, 28, posted a 6-13-4 record with a 3.15 goals-against average and .880 save percentage...
Report: Blue Jackets acquire G Ivan Fedotov from Flyers
The Columbus Blue Jackets are acquiring goaltender Ivan Fedotov from the Philadelphia Flyers, Sportsnet reported Sunday morning.,The Flyers are receiving a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft in return for the 6-foot-7 netminder, multiple media outlets reported.,Fedotov, 28, posted a 6-13-4 recor...
Padres hope to keep heat on Dodgers in finale with Rockies
With two weeks and 13 games remaining, the San Diego Padres are very much alive in the National League West.,San Diego (81-68) is chasing Los Angeles (83-65) for division supremacy and can keep the heat on the Dodgers in the finale of a four-game series against the visiting Colorado Rockies on Sunda...
Guardians turn to Slade Cecconi in bid to sweep White Sox
Slade Cecconi came within six outs of throwing a no-hitter in his last start for the Cleveland Guardians. ,The visiting Chicago White Sox will test their luck against him on Sunday afternoon.,Chicago's Yoendrys Gomez (3-2, 5.05 ERA) will oppose fellow right-hander Cecconi (6-6, 4.45) in the three-ga...
Red-hot Phillies can clinch NL East in series finale vs. Royals
For most of the season, the National League East race looked like it would come down to the wire. However, everything changed in the last 10 days.,The surging Philadelphia Phillies can clinch the division for a second straight year Sunday afternoon in the finale of their weekend series with the visi...