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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (biceps) to sit Saturday vs. Padres
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will not play Saturday night against the San Diego Padres because of tightness to his right biceps.,With the best record in MLB and a 14-game lead in the National League West, the Dodgers can afford to give their designated hitter/pitcher a chance to rest ...
Rockies eager to ignite fireworks again vs. Giants
The offensive fireworks that often have accompanied Tomoyuki Sugano's starts for Colorado this season might be appropriate on Independence Day when the Rockies host the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night in Denver.,Jake McCarthy had a leadoff home run and subsequent grand slam in the Rockies' 15...
In first on the Fourth, Guardians aim to build division lead vs. White Sox
Parker Messick couldn't contain his excitement when it was announced that he would start for the Cleveland Guardians on the Fourth of July against the Chicago White Sox.,The left-hander ordered snazzy red, white and blue cleats for the occasion, which he modeled for reporters earlier in Cleveland's ...
After ending skid, Yankees look to continue hold on Twins
Seven games of frustration were more than enough for the New York Yankees.,After snapping their ugly slide, the Yankees will shoot for another win Saturday afternoon when they host the Minnesota Twins.,New York ended its longest skid since dropping nine straight Aug. 12-22, 2023, in a season when it...
Athletics C Shea Langeliers exits due to left thumb contusion
Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers sustained a left thumb contusion during the team's 12-5 loss to the Miami Marlins on Friday in West Sacramento, Calif.,A's manager Mark Kotsay said after the contest that Langeliers underwent X-rays, adding, "We'll evaluate him again tomorrow.",Kotsay said the injur...
Kahlil Watson, Guardians walk off White Sox again, move atop division
Kahlil Watson singled up the middle off Sean Newcomb in the 10th inning, scoring Steven Kwan to give the Cleveland Guardians a 4-3 victory over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Friday night.,Travis Bazzana led off with a single, moving automatic runner Kwan to third. Watson, a 23-year-old rookie, f...
Early goal carries Colombia past Ghana, into round of 16
Jhon Arias scored the lone goal in the 14th minute and Colombia earned a spot in the World Cup's round of 16 with a 1-0 victory over Ghana on Friday in Kansas City, Mo.,Arias' goal held up as the Colombian defense didn't allow Ghana to get a single shot on goal against goalkeeper Camilo Vargas.,Colo...
Jake McCarthy belts leadoff homer, slam as Rockies rout Giants
Jake McCarthy hit the first pitch of the home half of the first inning for a home run and later added a grand slam, propelling the Colorado Rockies to a 15-3 shellacking of the San Francisco Giants in the opener of a three-game series Friday night in Denver.,McCarthy finished with four hits and a ca...
Yankees snap longest skid since 2023 with win over Twins
Ben Rice hit a go-ahead two-run homer with two outs in the third inning and the New York Yankees snapped their seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday night.,The Yankees ended their longest losing streak since dropping nine straight from Aug. 12-22, 2023, ...
Yankees snap their longest skid since 2023 with win over Twins
Ben Rice hit a go-ahead two-run homer with two outs in the third inning, and the New York Yankees snapped their seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday night.,The Yankees ended their longest losing streak since dropping nine straight from Aug. 12-22, 2023,...
Dodgers ace Shohei Ohtani doubtful to pitch in All-Star Game
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani is unlikely to pitch in the MLB All-Star Game on July 14 in Philadelphia after his pitching schedule was adjusted this week.,The four-time MVP and two-way superstar has largely been starting on the mound every Wednesday this season. However, he was pushed ba...
Australia coach defends controversial PK decisions
Patrick Beach and Mathew Ryan were taken by surprise when Australia coach Tony Popovic executed a goalkeeper substitution just before a penalty-kick shootout against Egypt on Friday.,"You have to talk to the coaches about that," Beach told reporters post-match. "I found out at the same time you guys...
Adam Sandler officiates Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift wedding in New York
The celebrity wedding of the decade took place on Friday when Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce married pop superstar Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden in New York.,The officiant was actor Adam Sandler, a friend of the couple.,The best man was Travis Kelce's brother, Jason Kelce, a forme...
Reports: England-Mexico start time Sunday won't be changed
After holding discussions regarding a change for the start time of the World Cup round of 16 match between England and host Mexico on Sunday, the match will remain at its scheduled time, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.,FIFA reportedly spoke with the Mexican and English football federation...
Fever's Caitlin Clark speaks out against ill will players face
Caitlin Clark said the growing hostility around WNBA players has gone too far, speaking out Friday against the harassment directed at her, her Indiana Fever teammates, coaches and opponents.,Clark addressed the issue after several days of fallout from Indiana's June 24 game against the Phoenix Mercu...
Braves sign veteran OF Andrew McCutchen to minor league deal
The Atlanta Braves signed Andrew McCutchen to a minor league deal, perhaps giving the 39-year-old outfielder one last path to a World Series.,McCutchen was released by the Texas Rangers on May 28 after batting .192 with one homer and five RBIs in 37 games and striking out 22 times in 73 at-bats.,The...
Orioles closer Ryan Helsley (elbow) back on injured list
The Baltimore Orioles placed closer Ryan Helsley on the 15-day injured list on Friday because of right elbow discomfort.,The move is retroactive to Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the Orioles recalled rookie right-hander Anthony Nunez from Triple-A Norfolk. Baltimore also recalled second baseman J...
France, upset-minded Paraguay preparing for grueling conditions
PHILADELPHIA -- France are among the oddsmakers' favorites to bring home a third World Cup and a second since 2018. They've generally looked unbothered while winning their four matches thus far by a 13-2 margin.,But in the round of 16 on Saturday, they must defeat both a Paraguay side capable of a s...
France ready to deal with heat in match vs. Paraguay
PHILADELPHIA -- France manager Didier Deschamps believes he knows what to expect from the extreme heat forecast for Saturday's World Cup round of 16 clash with Paraguay after attending matches at last year's Club World Cup.,Highs are forecast around 100 degrees Fahrenheit with significant humidity, ...
Paraguay used to heat, but not expecting major edge vs. France
PHILADELPHIA -- Paraguay manager Gustavo Alfaro suggested the extreme heat predicted for Saturday's round of 16 match against heavily favored France could help his side, but only so much.,High temperatures around 100 Fahrenheit with significant humidity are forecast for the Mid-Atlantic city, with t...