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Mariners two-hit Guardians, avoid series sweep
Julio Rodriguez connected for a go-ahead two-run RBI single in the seventh to help the Seattle Mariners rally for a 4-2 win and avoid a sweep against the host Cleveland Guardians on Sunday., ,Starting pitcher Bryce Miller (4-5) allowed two runs on two hits and struck out three in six innings for the...

Joe Ryan, Byron Buxton carry Twins past Padres
Byron Buxton went 2-for-5 with a homer, a double and two RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 7-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Royce Lewis finished 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs for Minnesota, which won the rubber match of the three-game series. Luke Kea...

Stampeders bid to remain perfect in division when rival Elks visit
The Calgary Stampeders sport a perfect record against West Division foes this season.,The provincial rival Edmonton Elks, however, have yet to record a victory within the division.,The Stampeders (7-3) will look to continue both streaks as well as extend their recent run of good fortune versus the E...

Blue Jays pick up Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from Pirates
The Toronto Blue Jays claimed utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.,The timing of the move, coming before Sept. 1, makes Kiner-Falefa eligible for the Blue Jays' postseason roster.,This marks Kiner-Falefa's second stint with the Blue Jays. He was part o...

Austin Hays' homer helps Reds end skid vs. Cardinals
Austin Hays hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning to help the host Cincinnati Reds end a five-game losing streak with a 7-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.,Winner Brady Singer (12-9) went six innings, giving up five hits and three runs. The right-hander struck out eight and had no walk...

No. 6 Notre Dame-No. 10 Miami: Preview, Props, Prediction
A drama-packed Week 1 of the 2025 college football season concludes with a third matchup between top-10 teams with No. 6 Notre Dame traveling to No. 10 Miami on Sunday night.,The Irish played for the national title in their most recent game in January, while Miami narrowly missed the College Footbal...

Angels place Tyler Anderson on IL, sign journeyman Jose Urena
The Los Angeles Angels placed starting pitcher Tyler Anderson on the 15-day injured list and signed free agent pitcher Jose Urena to fill his spot ahead of Sunday's game against the Houston Astros.,Anderson, who is dealing with a left oblique strain, last threw in Friday's 2-0 loss in Houston, worki...

Colts dedicate season to late owner Jim Irsay, city
The Indianapolis Colts are dedicating the 2025 season to their late owner, Jim Irsay, and to the city the team has called home since 1984.,The Colts released a trailer to kick off the season on Sunday, narrated by franchise legend Edgerrin James, that remembered Irsay. He died at age 65 on May 21. ,...

Cowboys' DaRon Bland agrees to 4-year, $92M extension
Dallas Cowboys All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland agreed to terms on a four-year, $92 million contract extension, the team announced on Sunday.,At $23 million per season, Bland's average annual salary is the fifth-highest among cornerbacks in the NFL, per Spotrac. According to media reports, the contrac...
Ohio State Defense Dominates Texas as Matt Patricia Rewrites His Narrative
Ohio State’s defense dominated No. 1 Texas as Matt Patricia rewrote his narrative in Week 1. Arch Manning’s debut fell flat against the Buckeyes....
Notre Dame’s No. 6 Ranking Tested as Freshman QB CJ Carr Debuts vs. Miami
Freshman QB CJ Carr makes his Notre Dame debut vs. Miami. Can the No. 6 Irish stay elite with an unproven signal-caller on the big stage?...

Charlie Woods fires hole-in-one at Junior Players Championship
Charlie Woods carded his second recorded hole-in-one after firing an ace on Sunday during the third and final round of the Junior Players Championship at Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.,Starting the round on the back nine, Woods was even-par through 11 holes on Sunday before he covered the par-3 third hole ...

Oscar Piastri wins Dutch Grand Prix as Lando Norris DNF
Oscar Piastri won the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday in a race that could impact the finishes of the season-ending Formula One championships.,Piastri's McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, was forced out of the race because of mechanical difficulty with seven laps to go. At the time, they were running 1-2 bu...

Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz remain on leave amid probe
Major League Baseball and its players association extended the non-disciplinary paid leave of Cleveland Guardians right-handers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz "until further notice" amid an ongoing sports betting investigation.,Ortiz and Clase were placed on leave July 3 and July 28, respectively. Th...

Jameis Winston's brother following him to Florida State
Jonah Winston is following big brother Jameis Winston to Florida State.,The younger Winston is ranked as a three-star wide receiver in the Class of 2026 by the 247Sports composite. He had offers from about two dozen schools, primarily in the South, including seven in the Southeastern Conference.,He ...
College Football Best Bets for Sunday: Notre Dame vs. Miami, Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina
Sunday’s college football best bets: Notre Dame vs. Miami and Virginia Tech vs. South Carolina. Odds, picks, and predictions....

Dodgers try to avoid sweep against D-backs
In a sudden offensive funk, the Los Angeles Dodgers will look to break from their doldrums in the finale of a three-game home series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon., ,The Dodgers failed to score in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Friday, 3-0, and fell 6-1 -- getting six hits -- o...

Fever, Valkyries upping the intensity as playoff contenders
Expect a playoff atmosphere on Sunday when opponents jockeying for postseason positioning -- the visiting Indiana Fever and the Golden State Valkyries -- meet in San Francisco.,Sixth-place Indiana (21-18) and eighth-place Golden State (20-18) are separated by just a half-game following the Valkyries...

Mariners try to extend wild-card lead, avoid sweep vs. Guardians
First baseman Josh Naylor was a man of few words during his five seasons with the Cleveland Guardians, even as a first-time All-Star in 2024.,Now with the Seattle Mariners and playing in his first series in Cleveland since being traded in the offseason, his lack of loquaciousness remains.,Naylor and...

Mitch Keller, Pirates aim for road sweep of Red Sox
The Pittsburgh Pirates close their seven-game road trip Sunday in Boston with a sweep of the Red Sox their goal.,The Pirates have amassed double-digit hits in back-to-back games, and their starting rotation has done well to help a streak of eight wins in 10 games, including 4-2 on their road trip th...