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Expansion San Diego FC take aim at surging Nashville SC
San Diego FC and Nashville SC both have three All-Stars and are among the best teams in MLS.,The two squads will meet Friday night in San Diego.,Expansion San Diego FC (13-7-4, 43 points) have been among the league's biggest surprises, leading the Western Conference.,Nashville (14-5-5, 47 points) ha...
Luka Doncic Embraces Leadership Role as Lakers Shift Focus Beyond LeBron
Luka Doncic is taking the reins in Los Angeles, transforming the Lakers' identity as LeBron James nears the end of his legendary career....
3M Open 2025 Betting Picks: Best Picks, Props
The PGA Tour is back in the U.S. and so are our betting picks. Don’t miss this value-packed 3M Open breakdown including a +3500 outright shot....
Orlando City SC look to build steam in clash vs. Crew
With a four-match winless streak behind them, Orlando City SC will look to climb the MLS standings beginning Friday night at the Columbus Crew.,The Lions (10-6-8, 38 points) believe a 2-1 victory over New England on Saturday will serve as momentum heading into the final 10 matches of the season.,"Th...
Coming off road series losses, Padres, Cardinals open 4-game set
The San Diego Padres will be looking to generate more offense and play better defense as they continue their push toward the postseason.,They lost two of three games in Miami this week before coming to St. Louis for a four-game series against the Cardinals that starts Thursday night.,San Diego score...
Logan Allen, Guardians pursue sweep of struggling Orioles
A make-or-break homestand for the Guardians has been the former, allowing Cleveland to claw its way back into the American League wild-card hunt.,Cleveland won two of three against the Athletics last weekend and is now looking for a four-game series sweep of the Baltimore Orioles in the Thursday fin...
Blue Jays capitalize on Yankees' mistakes, seal series win
Chris Bassitt struck out eight, Bo Bichette hit a two-run homer and the host Toronto Blue Jays defeated the sloppy New York Yankees 8-4 on Wednesday night.,The Yankees committed four errors and other uncredited misplays in the rubber match of a three-game series as the Blue Jays rebuilt their lead o...
Jon Gray wins in season debut as Rangers sweep Athletics
Corey Seager hit a third-inning solo homer and Jonah Heim drove in the deciding run in the seventh with a two-out bloop double as the Texas Rangers defeated the Athletics 2-1 on Wednesday to compete a three-game sweep in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers have won five of six since the All-Star break whi...
Justin Verlander breaks winless slump as Giants down Braves
Justin Verlander threw five scoreless innings to earn his first win this season and Rafael Devers hit a pair of home runs to help the visiting San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 9-3 on Wednesday in the rubber game of their three-game series.,The Giants finished 5-1 against the Braves this ...
Blue Jays capitalize on error-laden Yankees
Chris Bassitt struck out eight, Bo Bichette hit a two-run homer and the host Toronto Blue Jays defeated the sloppy New York Yankees 8-4 on Wednesday night.,The Yankees committed four errors and other uncredited misplays in the rubber match of a three-game series as the Blue Jays rebuilt their lead o...
Analysis: NASCAR's innovative return to SoCal a smart step forward
NASCAR will return to Southern California in style in June 2026.,The NASCAR Cup Series' second street race destination isn't just the sport's debut in the San Diego area, but also the site of the first race in NASCAR history to be held on a military installation.,It's a move that would've seemed lik...
Guardians eke out third straight win over slumping Orioles
Steven Kwan's two-out RBI single in the eighth inning lifted the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-2 win over the visiting Baltimore Orioles 3-2 on Wednesday.,After Baltimore reliever Colin Selby (0-2) retired the first two batters in the eighth, Bo Naylor doubled, and Kwan followed with a liner to left fi...
Big Ten notebook: Oregon somehow chasing redemption after playoff loss
Oregon was perfect all the way through its first season in the Big Ten, mowing through the regular season at 12-0 and handling Penn State in the conference championship game. ,Then the Ducks were dropped by eventual national champion Ohio State, 41-21, in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at...
Undefeated in Big Ten, Oregon somehow chasing redemption after playoff loss
Oregon was perfect all the way through its first season in the Big Ten, mowing through the regular season at 12-0 and handling Penn State in the conference championship game. ,Then the Ducks were dropped by eventual national champion Ohio State, 41-21, in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at...
Players angle for FedEx Cup points at 3M Open
Most of the world's elite golfers are taking the week off after the Open Championship, but for the second tier of PGA Tour players, it's time to lock in and bolster their resumes.,With two weeks to go in the regular season, players will be all business at the 3M Open, beginning Thursday at TPC Twin ...
Reports: Saints signing S Julian Blackmon to 1-year deal
One day after losing Tyrann Mathieu to retirement, the New Orleans Saints are in agreement with safety Julian Blackmon on a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million, according to multiple reports. ,Blackmon, 26, has 10 career interceptions, 21 passes defensed and 300 tackles in five seasons with the I...
Rangers activate RHP Jon Gray after spending season on IL
The Texas Rangers on Wednesday activated right-hander Jon Gray, who will be looking to make his season debut after sustaining a fractured right wrist in spring training.,In a corresponding move, the Rangers designated right-handed reliever Luke Jackson for assignment.,Gray, 33, went on the 60-day in...
Golf Glance: Race for FedExCup points hits Twin Cities
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: The Open Championship (Scottie Scheffler); Barracuda Championship (Ryan Gerard),THIS WEEK: 3M Open, Blaine, Minn., July 24-27,Course: TPC Twin Cities (Par 7...
ACC Kickoff: FSU QB Tommy Castellanos stands 'on what I said' about Alabama
CHARLOTTE -- New Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos made the most of the talking season that is college football's summer tradition.,In an interview with On3 in June, Castellanos talked boldly about FSU's season-opening matchup against Alabama, saying, "They don't have Nick Saban to save th...
Bucs WR Chris Godwin no guarantee Week 1
Slot receiver Chris Godwin is on the physically unable to perform list and it's too early for Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles to declare his status for Week 1 of the regular season in September. ,Godwin, 29, is itching to get back on the field. He spent the past nine months working to be ready, re...