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Twins reinstate RHP Brock Stewart from 60-day IL
The Minnesota Twins reinstated relief pitcher Brock Stewart from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday.,The 32-year-old right-hander has missed the Twins' past 70 games with tendinitis in his pitching shoulder.,Stewart posted a 0.68 ERA with no decisions and seven holds in 13 relief appearances befor...
Minnesota United blank Quakes, halt winless streak
An own goal and Bongokuhle Hlongwane's tally were enough for Minnesota United to defeat the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 2-0 in a clash pitting teams trying to shed troublesome stretches Saturday night at Saint Paul, Minn., ,San Jose defender Tanner Beason was charged with the own goal in the first...
Phillies C J.T. Realmuto activated from IL
The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated star catcher J.T. Realmuto from the 10-day injured list on Saturday.,Realmuto, a three-time All-Star, has been sidelined since mid-June following right meniscus surgery. ,Also on Saturday, the Phillies recalled right-hander Yunior Marte from Lehigh Valley and opt...
Struggling Minnesota United, Earthquakes both need a win
Minnesota United FC haven't won in their last nine matches.,But they still are in better shape than the San Jose Earthquakes.,The teams meet Saturday night at Saint Paul, Minn., where Minnesota United will be desperate to get things turned around.,Minnesota (8-10-6, 30 points) has just two draws sin...
Reports: Vikings, QB J.J. McCarthy agree to 4-year deal
The Minnesota Vikings and quarterback J.J. McCarthy have agreed to a four-year, $21.85 million contract, two days before rookies are set to report to camp in Eagan, Minn., multiple outlets reported Friday.,Per ESPN, the contract is fully guaranteed and includes a $12.71 million signing bonus and opt...
White Sox sign 3B Nick Senzel
The Chicago White Sox signed free agent third baseman Nick Senzel on Wednesday. ,Financial terms of the deal were not announced. ,Senzel, 29, was designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals on July 6 and released five days later. He appeared in 64 games for Washington this year, hitting .2...
Dynamo escape lowly San Jose with late goal
Substitute Daniel Steres scored his first goal of the season in the 86th minute and the visiting Houston Dynamo escaped with a 1-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday night.,Steres' volleyed finish vaulted the Dynamo (9-7-7, 34 points) to a fifth road victory of the season on a night ...
R&A CEO: LIV players have enough opportunities to qualify for Open
As he heads into his final Open Championship as the CEO of the R&A, the largest governing body in golf, Martin Slumbers feels there already are enough ways for members of LIV Golf to qualify for the major without installing a direct pathway.,LIV Golf has given up its attempts to gain accreditation w...
Chennedy Carter, Sky stun Aces in Vegas
Chennedy Carter scored eight of her game-high 34 points in a 1:11 stretch late in the fourth quarter Tuesday night and the visiting Chicago Sky surprised the Las Vegas Aces 93-85.,Marina Mabrey added 15 points for Chicago (10-14), while Angel Reese chipped in 13 points and 10 rebounds for her 16th d...
Dynamo in search of top form vs. last-place Earthquakes
The Houston Dynamo look to rediscover last month's strong form on Wednesday night when they visit the San Jose Earthquakes, who continue to struggle after the dismissal of their manager.,The Dynamo (8-7-7, 31 points) were unbeaten in five matches in June, saving the best of the month for last with w...
QB Carson Beck brings calm to storm awaiting Georgia in 2024
There is comfort knowing what you have at quarterback, and Georgia coach Kirby Smart can only smile at just how settled the Bulldogs are at the position entering the 2024 season.,Carson Beck started every game last season, ending an apprenticeship behind Stetson Bennett, and went undefeated in the r...
Forward KJ Martin re-signs with 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers on Monday announced they re-signed forward KJ Martin, acquired during last season as part of a three-team, seven-player deal that sent disgruntled All-Star guard James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers.,The 76ers did not disclose financial terms, though multiple media reports...
MLB Draft: Rounds 3-10 include grandson of Heisman winner
The second day of the Major League Baseball draft kicked off when the Oakland Athletics drafted Rutgers shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer with the first pick of Round 3 Monday.,Rounds 3-10 were held Monday after the first two rounds (74 total picks) took place Sunday evening. The draft began with the C...
Improving Sporting KC hold off last-place Earthquakes
Striker Alan Pulido snapped an 11-match league goalless drought and visiting Sporting Kansas City held on for a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night.,Erik Thommy opened the scoring with his fifth goal of the season for Kansas City (6-13-5, 23 points), which completed its first...
Earthquakes eye rare win streak vs. Sporting KC
The San Jose Earthquakes will try to earn rare consecutive victories on Saturday night when they host a Sporting Kansas City side facing a quick turnaround following a midweek triumph in the U.S. Open Cup.,The Earthquakes (4-16-2, 14 points) enter the weekend at the bottom of the Western Conference ...
Rookie Paul Skenes gets rare 'call' to start for NL in All-Star Game
Rookie sensation Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates will start for the National League at Tuesday's All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas.,The 22-year-old right-hander was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft and has started only 11 games in the major leagues.,National League All-Star manager Tor...
Kings rookie Devin Carter (shoulder) out at least 6 months
Sacramento rookie guard Devin Carter will miss at least six months after undergoing left shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum, the Kings announced on Thursday.,Carter, 22, was the 13th overall pick in last month's NBA draft after earning Big East Player of the Year at Providence (career-high 19....
Reds OF Nick Martini undergoes thumb surgery
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Martini underwent thumb surgery on Tuesday but could return before the end of the season. ,Reds manager David Bell told reporters Wednesday that surgery was necessary to repair ligament damage. Bell added that Martini has a "legitimate chance to be back this season.",...
Vikings' Justin Jefferson 'not mad' at Kirk Cousins for departure
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson said he understands quarterback Kirk Cousins' decision to sign with the Atlanta Falcons. ,Cousins, after all, signed a four-year, $180 million deal with $100 million guaranteed after spending the past six seasons with Minnesota.,"I'm not mad at him at...
Lionel Messi & Four Stars to Watch in Copa America Semifinals
Lionel Messi headlines the Copa America semifinals, but don't sleep on these four superstars that will be ready to impress the world....