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Willy Adames key part of pivotal 8th inning as Giants beat Rockies
Willy Adames had three hits, including an RBI single as part of a two-run eighth inning, Trevor McDonald combined with two relievers on a three-hitter and the San Francisco Giants outlasted the visiting Colorado Rockies 3-1 on Sunday afternoon.,After the teams traded single tallies in the first four...
100 Thieves finish perfect run to Valorant title at Esports World Cup
100 Thieves completed an unbeaten run in Paris by defeating NRG 3-1 in the grand final of the Esports World Cup Valorant tournament on Sunday.,100 Thieves went 2-0 in group play last week to lock up their spot in the playoff bracket. After a pair of 2-1 wins, they handled business against NRG to win...
Why the Trail Blazers’ Ja Morant Gamble Could Pay Off
Ja Morant gets a fresh start in Portland. Here's why the Trail Blazers could become one of the NBA's biggest surprises if he stays healthy....
As 2026 World Cup winds down, potential 2030 expansion to be discussed
FIFA officials will look at the possibility of expanding the World Cup by another 16 teams before the 2030 event, president Gianni Infantino said in an interview.,Infantino told Bluewin, a Swiss media outlet, that growing from 48 to 64 teams could make sense.,"That's definitely an issue that will be...
Giants' Trevor McDonald works to put summertime blues behind him vs. Rockies
Trevor McDonald has had a rough rookie season with the San Francisco Giants, and the summer has been especially cruel.,McDonald, who had four career appearances entering the 2026 season, will try to bounce back from a disastrous start in his most recent outing when the Giants host the Colorado Rocki...
Casey Schmitt’s blast leads Giants past Rockies
Casey Schmitt's three-run homer in the sixth broke a tie and the host San Francisco Giants defeated the Colorado Rockies 4-2 on Saturday afternoon.,Luis Arraez was 2-for-4 with a run scored for the Giants, who have won two of the first three games in the four-game series.,Kyle Karros homered and Mic...
Veteran Grant Enfinger wins wild NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Race at historic Lime Rock Park
LAKEVILLE, Conn. -- Popular veteran Grant Enfinger took the lead on a late race restart and held off a hard-charging Landen Lewis to make his first visit to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Victory Lane in more than a season -- earning his first career road course win Saturday afternoon in the LiUN...
Braves place OF Mike Yastrzemski (elbow) on injured list
The Atlanta Braves placed outfielder Mike Yastrzemski on the injured list Saturday with left elbow inflammation, while right-hander James Karinchak was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.,In corresponding moves, right-hander Owen Murphy and outfielder Brewer Hicklen were recalled, while outfielder Jose A...
Spurs make savvy offseason moves to build around Victor Wembanyama
San Antonio strengthened its championship hopes by adding Tobias Harris and Billy Donovan to support Victor Wembanyama and a rising young core....
Giants, Rockies have little turnaround time for next contest
Two teams with just 14 hours to digest a crazy finish the night before will take the field for an afternoon game Saturday when the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants continue their four-game series in California.,In a marathon ninth inning that lasted almost an hour, began with the bases load...
Rockies awaken in 9th, rally past Giants
Kyle Karros flipped a deficit into a lead with a two-run single, Cole Carrigg padded the advantage with a sacrifice fly and the visiting Colorado Rockies rallied for three runs in the ninth inning to stun the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Friday night.,After Rafael Devers' third hit in the seventh inn...
Fresh off first win since mid-June, Dream hope to put out Fire
The Atlanta Dream ended a five-game losing streak in their last outing.,They'll try to continue heading in a better direction when they host the Portland Fire on Saturday afternoon.,The Dream (13-9) had the longest losing streak in the WNBA before they defeated the visiting Seattle Storm 89-78 on Th...
Giants' Robbie Ray eager to extend hot streak vs. Rockies
One of the hottest pitchers who won't be appearing in the upcoming All-Star Game will take the mound when Robbie Ray and the San Francisco Giants host the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.,Propelled by their first "Splash Hit" of the season, the Giants opened the four-game head-to-head with an 8-2 v...
Giants go yard 3 times, bury Rockies late
Rookie Bryce Eldridge launched the home team's first home run into the San Francisco Bay this season, Casey Schmitt and Willy Adames added traditional homers into the bleachers and the San Francisco Giants captured an 8-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a four-game series Thursday...
Mike Yastrzemski's grand slam punctuates Braves' win over Pirates
Mike Yastrzemski's ninth-inning grand slam was one of three home runs that propelled the Atlanta Braves to a 10-5 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon.,With Atlanta leading 6-5 heading into the final frame, Yastrzemski's sixth home run of the season and third career grand slam ...
Mike Yastrzemski's late grand slam punctuates Braves' win over Pirates
Mike Yastrzemski's ninth-inning grand slam was one of three home runs which propelled the Atlanta Braves to a 10-5 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday afternoon.,With Atlanta leading 6-5 heading into the final frame, Yastrzemski's sixth home run of the season and third career grand slam...
Giants focus on bouncing back from 'low point' ahead of opener vs. Rockies
The San Francisco Giants hope to rebound from what manager Tony Vitello labeled a "low point" in a 10-0 loss to Toronto on Wednesday when they seek a measure of revenge in a four-game home series against the Colorado Rockies beginning Thursday night.,Left-hander Carson Whisenhunt (1-0, 3.60 ERA) is ...
Dylan Cease loses no-hitter in 9th as Blue Jays rout Giants
Dylan Cease came within three outs of becoming the first Toronto Blue Jay in 36 years to throw a no-hitter Wednesday afternoon, striking out 11 in a 10-0 road victory over the San Francisco Giants.,Kazuma Okamoto capped a five-run first inning with a grand slam and center fielder Daulton Varsho prev...
Joey Bart, Braves win after Pirates lift Jared Jones (6 perfect IP)
Joey Bart's eighth-inning two-run home run against his former team put the Atlanta Braves on course for a 3-0 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night.,Bart's blast to left-center field off Pirates reliever Dennis Santana (2-4) scored Mike Yastrzemski, who hit a two-out double to ...
Dylan Cease loses no-hitter in 9th as Blue Jays routs Giants
Dylan Cease came within three outs of becoming the first Toronto Blue Jay in 36 years to throw a no-hitter Wednesday afternoon, striking out 11 in a 10-0 road victory over the San Francisco Giants.,Kazuma Okamoto capped a five-run first inning with a grand slam and center fielder Daulton Varsho prev...