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Keibert Ruiz, Nationals set for improving Rockies
After struggling at the plate for much of the season, Washington catcher Keibert Ruiz is again showing why he is a key part of the Nationals' rebuilding plan.,Ruiz will look to continue his hot streak when the Nationals begin a three-game series against the visiting Colorado Rockies on Tuesday.,Ruiz...

Louisville lands goal-scoring F Bethany Balcer in trade with Reign
The Seattle Reign traded their leading goal-scorer, forward Bethany Balcer, to Racing Louisville in exchange for midfielder Jaelin Howell and $50,000 in allocation money on Monday.,Balcer, 27, had been with Seattle since 2019. She has 33 goals in 103 career NWSL appearances, including five goals thi...

Braves set to face Phillies as injuries continue to mount
When the Atlanta Braves open their crucial three-game home series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday they will be without starting third baseman Austin Riley.,An MRI on Monday revealed that Riley has a fractured right hand after being hit by a pitch during Sunday's road game against the Lo...

Report: Predators G Yaroslav Askarov requests trade
Top Nashville Predators goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov has requested a trade and will not report to the team's AHL affiliate, ESPN reported Monday.,The 2020 first-round draft pick's career path is blocked in Nashville, where veteran starter Juuse Saros signed an eight-year, $61.92 million ext...

Oilers trade D Cody Ceci to Sharks for D Ty Emberson
The Edmonton Oilers acquired Ty Emberson from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for fellow defenseman Cody Ceci and a 2025 third-round draft pick.,Both teams announced the trade on Sunday night.,Emberson, 24, made his NHL debut last season and contributed one goal, nine assists, 46 blocks and 94 hits ...

Padres could tweak infield with Twins coming to town
The San Diego Padres lost their first series in over a month on Sunday and may have lost their shortstop to boot.,When San Diego opens a three-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins on Monday night, Ha-Seong Kim will likely be on the bench nursing a shoulder injury that he suffered during ...

Reports: QB Maddux Madsen to start in opener for Boise State
Quarterback Maddux Madsen will get the start in Boise State's opener against Georgia Southern on Aug. 31, according to several reports.,The redshirt sophomore, who has played 10 games over the past two seasons, beat out the touted Malachi Nelson, who transferred from USC.,Madsen played in nine games...

Nick Dunlap in, Tom Kim out as FedEx Cup playoffs down to 50
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- South Korean Tom Kim's loss was Nick Dunlap's and Keegan Bradley's gain on Sunday, when the results of the FedEx St. Jude Championship helped finalize the top 50 players in the FedEx Cup playoffs.,Japan's Hideki Matsuyama won the tournament by birdieing his final two holes, and he ...

Rockies hold off Padres, win three-game series
Jacob Stallings had two hits, including a tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth inning, and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 in Denver on Sunday.,Angel Chivilli (1-1) picked up the win in relief of Bradley Blalock. Victor Vodnik notched his ninth save for Colorado, which won the thre...

Padres’ Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) leaves game vs. Rockies
San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim left Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies in Denver with an injured right shoulder.,Kim led off the third inning with a single and was taking a lead when Colorado starter Bradley Blalock threw to first. Kim dove back to the bag and jammed his shoulder in...

LLWS roundup: New York, Mexico keep hopes alive
New York scored all of its runs in the fourth inning and shut out Illinois for a 4-0 victory in an elimination game Sunday at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa.,Starter Vincent Ruggiero allowed two hits and no walks with seven strikeouts in five innings, and Dean Scarangello yielded...

CFL reinstates Argos QB Chad Kelly, says it's his 'last chance'
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly has been reinstated by the Canadian Football League, which Sunday said he was returning on a "last chance agreement.",He was expected at Argonauts practice on Sunday.,The league suspended Kelly, the reigning CFL Most Outstanding Player, for a minimum of nine ...

Reports: Eagles OL Mekhi Becton injures leg at practice
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Mekhi Becton exited practice Sunday with an apparent injury to his right leg, according to multiple reports.,Becton, who primarily has played offensive tackle, is competing to start at right guard with Tyler Steen, who was injured during the Eagles' 14-13 win ov...

Bradley Blalock, Rockies seek to slow down Padres
The Colorado Rockies essentially offered the white flag on the 2024 season a month ago with a shift to younger players, and right-hander Bradley Blalock will receive more playing time as a result.,Blalock, 23, was acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers on July 27 and made his first major league start w...

Looking to continue dominance, Phillies go for sweep vs. Nats
The Washington Nationals will look to avoid a four-game sweep by the host Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday after being outclassed in the first three games.,Philadelphia has outscored the Nationals by a combined 21-6 in the series, including a 5-1 victory on Saturday.,The Phillies have won eight of th...

Padres dispatch Rockies for 20th win in 25 games
Luis Campusano homered and singled, Manny Machado had four hits and the streaking San Diego Padres beat the Colorado Rockies 8-3 in Denver on Saturday night.,Xander Bogaerts, Ha-Seong Kim and Bryce Johnson had two hits apiece to back another solid start from Padres right-hander Dylan Cease. San Dieg...

LLWS roundup: Canada uses 12-run inning to blast Puerto Rico
Canada got all the offense it needed in the second inning, hanging 12 runs on Puerto Rico in the frame en route to a 12-5 victory Saturday at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa.,Playing on the international side of the elimination bracket following Wednesday's 8-0 loss Taiwan of the ...

Canada uses 12-run inning to blast Puerto Rico at LLWS
Canada got all the offense it needed in the second inning, hanging 12 runs on Puerto Rico in the frame en route to a 12-5 victory Saturday at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa. ,Playing on the international side of the elimination bracket following Wednesday's 8-0 loss Taiwan of the...

Tigers recall 1B Spencer Torkelson from Triple-A
The Detroit Tigers recalled Spencer Torkelson from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday morning.,Torkelson, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2020 MLB Draft, is expected to be with the team for Saturday's home game against the New York Yankees.,The Tigers optioned Torkelson to Toledo on June 2 after 54 games, de...

Marketa Vondrousova (hand) WDs from U.S. Open
The upcoming U.S. Open will be contested without another major champion in Marketa Vondrousova.,Vondrousova bowed out of the New York-based tournament due to a hand injury on Friday. The 18th-ranked native of the Czech Republic hasn't played since sustaining a first-round loss in her title defense a...