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6-run explosion in the fifth inning pushes Reds over Tigers
Tyler Stephenson blasted a grand slam, Brady Singer tossed six strong innings and the visiting Cincinnati Reds powered past the Detroit Tigers, 11-1, on Saturday afternoon.,Matt McLain hit a three-run homer, while Elly De La Cruz and Spencer Steer also homered for the Reds. Singer (7-4) allowed one ...

ATP roundup: Taylor Fritz charges into final at Stuttgart
Taylor Fritz earned a spot in his first tour-level final since November with a 6-4, 7-6 (5) victory over Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in the BOSS Open semifinals at Stuttgart, Germany.,Fritz will face home favorite Alexander Zverev in the final after the Germany native and top seed earned a 7-6 (8...

Elise Mertens fights off 11 match points to reach Dutch final
Elise Mertens of Belgium saved 11 match points in a victory over top-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova in Saturday's semifinals of the Libema Open in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.,According to the WTA Tour, that's the most match points survived in a main draw women's match this decade.,After dropping th...

Reds acquire RHP Brian Van Belle from Red Sox
The Cincinnati Reds acquired right-hander Brian Van Belle from the Boston Red Sox on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations.,The Reds optioned Van Belle to Triple-A Louisville. The Red Sox had designated him for assignment on Wednesday.,Van Belle, 28, has yet to make his major league debut. He...

WTA roundup: Amanda Anisimova reaches London final
No. 8 seed Amanda Anisimova advanced to her first grass-court final with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 upset of top-seeded Zheng Qinwen of China on Saturday at the HSBC Championships in London.,Anisimova saved 10 of 15 break points and overcame nine double faults to win in two hours and 13 minutes. She converted ...

F1 extends Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2027
The Las Vegas Grand Prix will remain on the Formula 1 schedule through at least 2027, F1 confirmed on Saturday.,F1 officials and race organizers both expressed interest in keeping the event on the calendar into the next decade.,"We've agreed collectively that we're going to do a two-year extension f...

Georgia flips 4-star CB Caden Harris from Vanderbilt
Four-star cornerback Caden Harris flipped his commitment from home-state Vanderbilt to Georgia on Saturday.,Harris, who plays at Haywood High School in Brownsville, Tenn., is ranked as the No. 11 cornerback and No. 85 prospect overall in the 2026 class by the 247Sports composite.,He announced his Ge...

Wings acquire C Li Yueru from Storm
The Dallas Wings acquired center Li Yueru from the Seattle Storm on Saturday in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft and a third-round selection in 2027.,The Storm acquired Yueru in a three-team trade involving the Los Angeles Sparks and Las Vegas Aces on Feb. 1. She averaged 2.8 ...

4-star WR Marquez Daniel commits to Florida on official visit
Marquez Daniel, a four-star receiver who had offers from schools throughout the Southeastern Conference, committed to Florida's Class of 2026 on Saturday.,Daniel plays at Booker T. Washington High School in Tuskegee, Ala. He took an official visit with the Gators on Friday, and officially visited Au...

Nationals place LHP Andrew Chafin (hamstring) on 15-day IL
The Washington Nationals placed left-hander Andrew Chafin on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right hamstring strain.,The move is retroactive to Wednesday.,Chafin, 34, recorded a 3.18 ERA without a decision in 16 relief appearances with Washington this season. ,Also on Saturday, the Nationals...

Report: Knicks to interview Mike Brown, Taylor Jenkins for coaching vacancy
The New York Knicks plan to interview two head coaches who were fired during the 2024-25 season as they continue to seek a replacement for dismissed coach Tom Thibodeau, ESPN reported Saturday.,Set to chat with the Knicks are former Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins, who coached t...
2025 College Football Preview: Legal Drama, Heisman Race and Playoff Shake-Ups Loom
As the 2025 college football season nears, legal rulings and athlete employment status reshape the sport. These storylines, from Heisman hopefuls to Playoff outsiders, could define this unpredictable season....
Stephen A. Smith Caught Playing Solitaire During NBA Finals Sparks Viral Debate
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith went viral after a fan caught him playing solitaire during Game 4 of the NBA Finals. See how he responded and why the internet is divided....
MLB Best Bets for Saturday June 14th: Top Picks, Predictions
Check out our top MLB betting picks for Saturday June 14th as the Phillies, Astros and Rangers headline the action. Get the latest odds, analysis and predictions for your Father’s Day weekend bets....

J.P. Crawford, Mariners bid to build on strong effort vs. Guardians
Father's Day will mean a little more to J.P. Crawford this year.,The Seattle Mariners' shortstop became a father for the first time in December when his wife, Kathy, gave birth to daughter Korra.,Between fatherhood and taking on a greater leadership role with rookies playing on either side of him in...

Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw takes on old foe Giants with NL West lead on line
There is not a team Clayton Kershaw has faced more than the San Francisco Giants, and the Los Angeles Dodgers' legend will get his next shot against his club's fiercest rival at home on Saturday. ,Kershaw (1-0, 4.35 ERA) will make the 61st appearance and 59th start against the Giants over his 18-yea...

Red Sox seek to continue success vs. visiting Yankees
The Boston Red Sox will try to extend their winning streak to four games when they face the visiting New York Yankees on Saturday., ,Boston also has won three straight against New York, including a 2-1 victory in 10 innings Friday night. The victory improved Boston's record in one-run games to 8-17 ...

Amid pitching woes, D-backs counting on Zac Gallen vs. Padres
After losing another key pitching piece on Friday, the Arizona Diamondbacks could use a return to form by 2023 All-Star Game starter Zac Gallen.,Gallen (4-8, 5.15 ERA) will take his next turn Saturday when he opposes San Diego right-hander Ryan Bergert (1-0, 1.26) in a veteran/rookie matchup in Phoe...

Cardinals face Brewers, try to halt six-game losing streak
The St. Louis Cardinals will turn to right-hander Andre Pallante when they attempt to snap a season-high six-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon against the host Milwaukee Brewers., ,Pallante (4-3, 4.75 ERA) will oppose left-hander Jose Quintana (4-1, 2.66)., ,The Brewers took the second game o...

Tigers' Jack Flaherty looks for another strong outing vs. Reds
Following a slow beginning, Jack Flaherty has regained the form that made the Detroit Tigers want to re-sign him in free agency.,The right-hander will face a familiar foe when he starts the middle game of a three-game home series against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday afternoon.,Flaherty has made f...