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Report: Alex Cora expected to be next Phillies manager
Alex Cora turned down an offer to become the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies in April, but if interim manager Don Mattingly does not guide the team to at least a World Series berth, Cora will likely be the team's next skipper, USA Today reported on Sunday.,Cora, 50, was fired as manager of the ...
In tight wild-card races, Padres and Guardians look for strong outings from pitchers
The Cleveland Guardians will look to build on one of their most complete victories of the season when they face the visiting San Diego Padres in the rubber match of a three-game series on Sunday.,Cleveland snapped the Padres' six-game winning streak on Saturday behind Joey Cantillo and three relieve...
Islam Makhachev wins record 17th straight fight at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev (29-1 MMA) successfully defended his UFC welterweight championship Saturday night, defeating Ireland's Ian Machado Garry (17-2 MMA) via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) while also setting an impressive record in the main event of UFC 330 in Philadelphia.,With the victory, Rus...
Rapids stay hot at home, blank Sporting Kansas City
Reggie Cannon and Rafael Navarro scored, while Youssef Maziz and Paxten Aaronson added assists to lead the Colorado Rapids to a 2-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday in Commerce City, Colo.,Making his MLS debut as a second-half substitute, Maziz launched a corner kick to the back post in...
Guardians' combined 1-hitter snaps Padres' win streak at 6
Joey Cantillo and three relievers combined to allow just one hit and the Cleveland Guardians knocked off visiting San Diego 6-1 on Saturday, snapping the Padres' six-game winning streak.,Cantillo (9-7) held the Padres hitless after allowing Jake Cronenworth's single in the first inning. He walked th...
NYCFC, Union meet fresh off disappointing Leagues Cup performances
The Philadelphia Union and New York City FC will both look to rebound from a frustrating showing in the Leagues Cup when they return to MLS play on Sunday evening in The Bronx.,Both teams lost two of their three first-phase matches against Liga MX opponents, falling well short of a top-four MLS fini...
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. placed on 7-day IL
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was placed on the seven-day injured list Saturday with a head injury.,Guerrero exited Toronto's 3-1 win over the New York Yankees in the sixth inning on Friday after taking a knee to the head by shortstop George Lombard Jr. while sliding into thi...
Start of season in doubt for Panthers F Brad Marchand
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is recovering from offseason surgery and could miss the start of the 2026-27 season, Florida Hockey Now reported Saturday.,Marchand, 38, has been dealing with hip and sports hernia injuries and could be sidelined two or more months, according to the report.,The...
Makhachev vs. Machado Garry: The Numbers Behind UFC 330's Main Event
Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry meet at UFC 330. Here are the key stats and numbers behind the welterweight title fight in Philadelphia....
Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry: Why Each Fighter Can Win at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry have very different paths to victory at UFC 330. Here's a breakdown of the key factors that could decide the fight....
Reds' Brady Singer eager to regain form vs. Marlins
The Cincinnati Reds remain confident Brady Singer eventually will perform like the first-round pick they acquired two years ago.,Singer is scheduled to start for the Reds on Saturday in the second contest of the three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins.,He will try to pick up where fello...
Padres visit struggling Guardians in bid for seventh straight win
The San Diego Padres' offense struggled to rally after trailing in games earlier this season, but those days seem like a distant memory now.,The Padres will aim for their seventh straight win when they continue a three-game series against the host Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night.,San Diego fel...
With Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in protocol, Jays chase series win vs. Yankees
The Toronto Blue Jays aim to continue their drive for a wild-card spot on Saturday afternoon as they bid to clinch their three-game series with the visiting New York Yankees. ,The Blue Jays moved one game out in the congested race for the third wild-card spot in the American League with a 3-1 win in...
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaves game, tests for concussion
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left the game during Friday's 3-1 victory over the visiting New York Yankees after taking a knee to the head from shortstop George Lombard Jr. in an accidental collision at third base.,After the game, Blue Jays manager John Schneider said Guerrer...
Sporting KC seeks breakthrough against playoff-chasing Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are chasing a playoff berth as they carry a home winning streak into Saturday's match against Sporting Kansas City in Commerce City, Colo.,Colorado (7-10-1, 22 points) sits two points out of a Western Conference postseason spot, while Kansas City (4-12-2, 14 points) seeks a turna...
Padres hold off Guardians for 6th straight win
Xander Bogaerts slugged a two-run homer and Fernando Tatis Jr. added a solo shot as the visiting San Diego Padres beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-5 on Friday for their sixth straight win.,Luis Campusano doubled twice and drove in three runs for San Diego, which has won 16 of its last 20 games to move...
Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leaves game after collision
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had to leave Friday's game against the visiting New York Yankees after colliding with shortstop George Lombard Jr. at third base.,The unusual play occurred in the bottom of the sixth inning when the Blue Jays had Nathan Lukes on second and Guerre...
Report: Troy Aikman faces Brady-like restrictions due to Miami involvement
Troy Aikman, who began working with the Miami Dolphins in an advisory role this year, will face similar restrictions around the league in his broadcast role as Tom Brady does as a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.,The news was first reported Friday by Front Office Sports, which received a written...
Phillies, Twins return from Iowa, set to resume playoff chases
While the Philadelphia Phillies and Minnesota Twins had a good time with their Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa, it is back to business when they resume their three-game series on Saturday night in Minneapolis.,The Phillies emerged from the cornfields on Thursday night and cruised to a 7-1 v...
Clippers re-sign veteran G Bradley Beal
The Los Angeles Clippers announced the re-signing of veteran guard Bradley Beal on Thursday night.,Terms were not disclosed, but ESPN reported it was a two-year, $13.2 million deal for the three-time All-Star.,Beal, 33, had declined his $5.6 million player option with the Clippers earlier this summe...