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No. 7 Missouri hosts improved Vanderbilt in SEC opener for both teams
The No. 7 Missouri Tigers turned their Week 3 struggle against Boston College into a bonding experience for the many newcomers on their roster.,"For us to have to face some adversity and then figure out who we are, who we can count on, what are you going to do when your back's against the wall and y...
Kyle Tucker, Astros edge Padres in 10 innings
Kyle Tucker's RBI single in the top of the 10th inning Tuesday night lifted the visiting Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres.,The hit scored Grae Kessinger, the automatic runner placed at second to start the inning. Yordan Alvarez's groundout moved Kessinger to third before Tucker ...
Reports: ACC working toward new revenue plan with Clemson, FSU
Clemson and Florida State have been in frequent communication with the Atlantic Coast Conference recently as they continue to devise a plan that would give them a larger share of the league's revenue, Yahoo Sports and ESPN reported Tuesday.,The two programs believe that any revenue that schools in t...
Stars agree to deals with defensemen Esa Lindell, Thomas Harley
The Dallas Stars got deals done with two defensemen on Tuesday.,After Esa Lindell agreed to terms on a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension, according to multiple media outlets, general manager Jim Nill announced that the Stars signed defenseman Thomas Harley to a two-year contract worth $8 ...
Rockies drop D-backs into tie for second NL wild card
Ezequiel Tovar homered among his three hits, Hunter Goodman also went deep and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-2 on Tuesday in Denver.,The victory was Buddy Black's 535th with Colorado (59-93), moving him past Clint Hurdle as the winningest manager in franchise history.,Brendan ...
It's home opener, take 2, for Jets' Aaron Rodgers vs. Pats
Jets fans are hoping to get a longer look at quarterback Aaron Rodgers when New York faces the New England Patriots on Thursday night in East Rutherford, N.J.,The last time Rodgers stepped onto the turf at MetLife Stadium, he lasted just four plays, tearing his left Achillies tendon in the Jets' 202...
A's use pair of HRs from Shea Langeliers to top Cubs
Shea Langeliers hit two home runs and had three RBIs to help the visiting Oakland Athletics to a 4-3 win against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.,Starting pitcher Mitch Spence (8-9) allowed two runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out six in five innings for Oakland, which snapped a thre...
Phillies deny Brewers chance to clinch NL Central title
Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos each homered and Zack Wheeler allowed one run over seven innings to pace the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-1 victory over Milwaukee on Tuesday night, denying the Brewers a chance to clinch the National League Central., ,Milwaukee (87-64) entered with a 10-ga...
Rays hit three homers in fifth to roll past Red Sox
Brandon Lowe hit a two-run shot -- one of three Tampa Bay homers in the fifth inning -- as the Rays rolled to an 8-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night to open the Rays' final homestand of the regular season in St. Petersburg, Fla. ,Josh Lowe and Jose Siri also homered in the Rays' four-r...
Lance Lynn pitches Cards past Pirates
Right-hander Lance Lynn allowed just one run on four hits in six innings as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Tuesday night. ,Lynn (7-4) walked two and struck out five while improving to 6-0 at home this season.,Jordan Walker hit a homer for the Cardinals (76-75), ...
Spencer Steer helps Reds rally past Braves
Spencer Steer belted a go-ahead two-run homer to help erase a four-run deficit and lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-5 win Tuesday, dealing a costly blow to the playoff hopes of the visiting Atlanta Braves., ,Steer's two-run homer to left came off right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson (5-5). It was Ste...
Jesus Sanchez's 5-hit night helps Marlins outslug Dodgers
Jesus Sanchez went 5-for-5 with three RBIs, two doubles and two runs as the Miami Marlins defeated the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 11-9 on Tuesday night.,Shohei Ohtani slugged his National League-leading 48th homer, finishing 1-for-5 with two RBIs for the Dodgers (89-62).,Ohtani, who ranks second i...
Rays hit three homers in fifth to roll pas Red Sox
Brandon Lowe hit a two-run shot -- one of three Tampa Bay homers in the fifth inning -- as the Rays rolled to an 8-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night to open the Rays' final homestand of the regular season in St. Petersburg, Fla. ,Josh Lowe and Jose Siri also homered in the Rays' four-r...
Matt Wallner, Willi Castro propel Twins past Guardians
Matt Wallner had a pair of RBI singles and Willi Castro provided some insurance with a late two-run homer as the visiting Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 on Tuesday night.,The Twins (80-71) extended a 2-1 advantage when Castro went deep with a man on and two outs in the eighth innin...
Sounders eye third straight win when last-place Quakes visit
The Seattle Sounders will attempt to extend their win streak to three matches when they play host to the San Jose Earthquakes for a Wednesday clash in the Pacific Northwest.,Seattle (13-9-7, 46 points), which has points in three of four matches, will also be out for a measure of revenge on Wednesday...
Sporting KC, down to last gasp in playoff hunt, host Rapids
It might already be too late, but Sporting Kansas City's very slim playoff chances have reached desperation level as they get ready to host the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night in Kansas City, Kan.,Sporting KC (7-15-7, 28 points) must win at least four of their five remaining matches just to get i...
Minnesota feeling confident, prepare to face playoff-bound Cincinnati
After clinching an Eastern Conference playoff berth with a 0-0 draw with the in-state rival Columbus Crew, FC Cincinnati travel to Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday night to face a Minnesota United team trying to hold on to the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.,Cincinnati (16-8-4, 52 point...
No. 19 Louisville puts high-output offense up against Georgia Tech
No. 19 Louisville will play host to Georgia Tech on Saturday in a battle of ACC teams intent on having a say in who wins the conference title.,Georgia Tech (3-1, 1-1 ACC) is coming off a 59-7 blowout victory over VMI last Saturday. The Yellow Jackets were picked ninth in the ACC preseason poll but a...
Playoffs in sight as Charlotte, Orlando City face off
Charlotte FC travels to Orlando City SC on Wednesday night in a match that can shape the MLS playoff picture heading into the final three weeks of the season.,After traveling to Montreal in a 2-1 defeat last Saturday, Charlotte (10-10-8, 38 points) is on a five-match winless streak, extending to bef...
Raheem Morris, Falcons ready to turn the page after big MNF win
Following the Atlanta Falcons' first win of the Raheem Morris era, the group knows it has little time to celebrate.,Trailing by three points with 1:56 remaining in Philadelphia against the Eagles on Monday, Morris' team was given a 0.7 percent chance of winning by the NFL's Next Gen Stats. After for...