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Liberty eager to start new streak against injury-plagued Sparks
The New York Liberty are looking to begin a new streak.,The Liberty (11-5) had their eight-game winning streak snapped on Friday night against the Washington Mystics. Despite the three-point loss, the group has worked through some early struggles and grown into one of the WNBA's best teams this seas...
Rangers scratch RHP Nathan Eovaldi (knee) vs. Padres
Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has been scratched from Saturday's start against the visiting San Diego Padres due to left knee soreness.,The Rangers will turn to left-hander MacKenzie Gore to start the second contest of their three-game series against the Padres in Arlington, Texas. He wi...
WTA roundup: Jessica Pegula advances to Berlin final
Jessica Pegula moved into position to collect her second Berlin Tennis Open title in three years with a 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-0 victory over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the semifinal on Saturday.,The third-seeded Pegula destroyed the top-seeded Sabalenka's second serves throughout the match,...
Royals hope Bobby Witt Jr. (knee) doesn't need first IL stint
Since making the Kansas City Royals' roster out of spring training in 2022, Bobby Witt Jr. has not needed a trip to the injured list.,Though the two-time All-Star shortstop missed his first game of the season Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals due to a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee, the R...
Three NHL Teams Ready to Make Major Offseason Moves
The NHL offseason is here. Find out why the Sharks, Canadiens and Blues are positioned to make major moves before next season....
UFC Vegas 119 Predictions: Best Bets for Kape vs. Horiguchi Fight Night
Get ready for UFC Vegas 119 with expert betting analysis on Kape vs. Horiguchi, Cutelaba vs. Stirling and more....
Rays eager to continue hot home cooking in game against Nationals
The Tampa Bay Rays are glad to be back in their domed home, where they win much more often than not, and it helps to get run-producer Jonathan Aranda swinging well again.,A night after Aranda poked an opposite-field, three-run homer off the left-field foul pole early in a 5-2 victory over Washington...
Rested Chris Sale, Braves chase series win vs. Brewers
All indicators point toward another pitching duel on Saturday afternoon when the Atlanta Braves host the Milwaukee Brewers in the second contest of a three-game series between two first-place teams.,The National League East-leading Braves won the series opener 3-2 on Friday to halt a three-game losi...
FaZe send Falcons to first loss in CDL Major 4 qualifying
FaZe Vegas handed the Riyadh Falcons their first defeat in Call of Duty League Stage 4 Major qualifying, prevailing 3-0 on Friday as the third and final week of matches began.,In the day's other action, the undefeated Los Angeles Thieves downed Cloud9 New York 3-1, and the Paris Gentle Mates topped ...
Report: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope exercising option to stay in Memphis
After missing out on nearly half of last season, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reportedly is giving it another go in Memphis.,The two-time NBA champion swingman will exercise his $21.6 million player option for next season and remain with the Grizzlies, ESPN reported Friday.,Caldwell-Pope, 33, missed 31 ...
No Pulisic, no problem: USMNT beat Australia 2-0, win Group D
SEATTLE -- Mauricio Pochettino's plan to take the long view to the United States men's national team's run at the 2026 World Cup proved wise on Friday.,The U.S. coach kept star Christian Pulisic on the bench against Australia, and his side responded with a 2-0 win over the Socceroos at Seattle Stadi...
Team Spirit, Team Falcons prevail at IEM Cologne playoffs
As the top performing team during Stage 3 group play, it is unsurprising that Team Spirit got off to a strong start during the eight-team playoff on Friday.,Team Falcons, on the other hand, had perhaps more success than expected as the fifth seed.,Both teams earned 2-1 victories in the quarterfinals...
Lynx rally past Valkyries, stay perfect in all-time series
Nia Coffey missed her career-high by one with 22 points, Courtney Williams added 21 as part of a double-double and the Minnesota Lynx continued their lifetime winning streak over the Golden State Valkyries with an 81-75 victory Friday night in San Francisco.,Kayla McBride chipped in with 17 points a...
Seth Lugo sharp in return as Royals hold off Cardinals
Seth Lugo returned from a scary injury and allowed an earned run over six innings, and Jac Caglianone homered with two RBIs, as the Kansas City Royals held on for their third straight win, 6-5 over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.,Isaac Collins drove home two with one of his two dou...
Joaquin Niemann uses U.S. Open penalty as motivation to make cut
Bouncing back after a costly penalty in the first round, Joaquin Niemann carded a 5-under 65 in the second round on Friday and made the cut at the U.S. Open.,Niemann received a two-stroke penalty for throwing his club on the sixth hole Thursday, just before play ended for the day at Shinnecock Hills...
Rays erase early deficit, top Nationals to open homestand
Jonathan Aranda sliced a go-ahead, three-run homer off the left field foul pole, and the Tampa Bay Rays won the opener of their three-game series against Washington by topping the Nationals 5-2 on Friday night.,Opening a season-high 10-game homestand and owning the best home record in the majors, th...
UFC Freedom 250 Falls Short of Super Bowl Hype but Delivers Massive Win
Dana White predicted Super Bowl-sized ratings, but UFC Freedom 250 still shattered viewership records with 17 million viewers across the Americas....
Analysis: USMNT quiet doubters as Mauricio Pochettino's process pays off
The Australians were miffed that some pundits, including a few former U.S. national team players, mockingly gave them zero chance to stay on the field in the second Group D match against the Americans in Seattle on Friday.,Disregard the Aussies' 2-0 win over favored Turkey in their first match. How ...
No Pulisic, no problem: USMNT beat Australia 2-0 to clinch spot in knockout round
SEATTLE -- Mauricio Pochettino's plan to take the long view to the United States men's national team's run at the 2026 World Cup proved wise on Friday.,The U.S. coach kept star Christian Pulisic on the bench against Australia, and his side responded with a 2-0 win against the Socceroos at Seattle St...
Roughriders seeking redemption against host Stampeders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are the defending CFL champions, but they might be interested in some bulletin board material from Calgary Stampeders defensive tackle Miles Brown.,"I know they won a championship, but they couldn't beat us," Brown said ahead of Saturday's home contest against Saskatchew...