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Cubs, Phillies skidding into each other for 3-game series
The Chicago Cubs are coming off a disappointing weekend, but they won't be getting any sympathy cards from the Philadelphia Phillies.,The Cubs and Phillies are both hungry for a win when they match up Monday evening in Philadelphia.,Chicago is coming off a lethargic series against the Detroit Tigers...
Reds manager Terry Francona ready for return to Cleveland
Terry Francona makes his managerial return to Progressive Field in Cleveland on Monday night when his Cincinnati Reds open a three-game series with the Guardians in the battle for the Ohio Cup.,Francona managed the Guardians for 11 seasons (2013-23) before stepping down for health reasons. He led Cl...
MLB roundup: Red Sox pile up runs again, take set from Yanks
Carlos Narvaez hit a three-run homer against his former team to spark a five-run sixth inning as the Boston Red Sox downed the host New York Yankees 11-7 on Sunday night.,The Red Sox scored 21 runs in taking the final two games of the series and 27 times overall. Acquired from the Yankees in Decembe...
Defenders handle Battlehawks, advance to UFL title game
Jordan Ta'amu passed for 204 yards and one touchdown as the DC Defenders advanced to the UFL title game with a 36-18 victory over the host St. Louis Battlehawks on Sunday in the XFL Conference final.,The Defenders will face the Michigan Panthers for the league championship on Saturday at The Dome at...
Whitecaps blank Sounders as unbeaten streak hits 11
Teenager Jeevan Badwal scored his first MLS goal as the host Vancouver Whitecaps extended their unbeaten streak to a franchise-record 11 matches with a bizarre 3-0 victory against the Seattle Sounders on Sunday night.,Daniel Rios and Damir Kreilach also scored for the MLS-leading Whitecaps (10-1-5, ...
Don Nelson earns lifetime achievement award, rips Mavericks
Basketball Hall of Famer Don Nelson was presented with a lifetime achievement award Sunday night and then trashed one of his former franchises for trading Luka Doncic.,Nelson played 14 NBA seasons from 1962-76, ranks second in NBA history with 1,335 regular-season coaching victories over 31 seasons ...
NBA Scrambles After Fans Roast Digital Court Graphics in Game 2
Fans are outraged over the NBA Finals’ bland court design, low-res graphics, and disappearing pageantry. This is how it all unraveled....
Thunder pack counterpunch in Game 2, even series with Pacers
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 123-107 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night.,The Thunder evened the series 1-1 heading into Wednesday's Game 3 in Indianapolis.,Gilgeous-Alexander added eight assists ...
Thunder pack a counterpunch in Game 2, even series with Pacers
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 123-107 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night.,The Thunder evened the series 1-1 heading into Wednesday's Game 3 in Indianapolis.,Gilgeous-Alexander added eight assists ...
Ex-Yankee Carlos Narvaez's 3-run HR sparks Red Sox
Carlos Narvaez hit a three-run homer to spark a five-run sixth inning for the visiting Boston Red Sox, who earned an 11-7 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday night.,The Red Sox took the final two games of the series after making a late comeback attempt in Friday's 9-6 loss. Boston scored 21 ...
Team Liquid improves to 3-2 at OWCS NA Stage 2
Team Liquid swept Supernova on Sunday as Week 5 concluded in the Overwatch Champions Series 2025 -- North America Stage 2.,Spacestation Gaming was extended to four maps before downing Sakura Esports in the other match on Sunday.,The tournament, played online, features eight teams. The regular-season...
Angels obtain LaMonte Wade Jr. from Giants
The Los Angeles Angels acquired veteran first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. and cash considerations from the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.,San Francisco will send a player to be named or cash to the Angels.,San Francisco designated Wade for assignment on Wednesday.,Wade, 31, is playing on a ...
Shopify Rebellion beats Team Liquid to advance at 2025 Split 2
Shopify Rebellion defeated Team Liquid 3-1 to survive and advance in the lower bracket of the League of Legends LTA North 2025 Split 2 on Sunday in Los Angeles.,Shopify Rebellion advanced to the lower-bracket final this Saturday, where they will face Cloud9. FlyQuest beat Cloud9 3-2 in the upper-bra...
Sky G Courtney Vandersloot has torn ACL, done for season
Chicago Sky veteran point guard Courtney Vandersloot suffered a torn ACL in her right knee and will miss the rest of the 2025 season, the team announced Sunday.,Vandersloot was injured Saturday when the Sky lost 79-52 at home to the Indiana Fever. She went down while driving to the basket in the fir...
Top USC scorer Desmond Claude transfers to Washington
Senior guard Desmond Claude, who led Southern California in scoring last season, said Sunday that he will be joining the Washington program.,The 6-foot-6 Claude averaged 15.8 points, 4.2 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 33 games (32 starts) last season. He reportedly chose the Huskies over Alabama and Go...
Ryan Fox beats Sam Burns on 4th playoff hole to win Canadian Open
New Zealand's Ryan Fox birdied the fourth playoff hole to win a showdown with Sam Burns and capture the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday in Caledon, Ontario.,Fox notched a 4-under-par 66 in the final round, forcing the playoff with a birdie putt from about 17 feet on the last hole of regulation, on the w...
Super regionals roundup: Arizona completes series comeback vs. UNC
A pivotal eighth inning gave the Arizona Wildcats (44-19) a comeback 4-3 victory over the No. 5 North Carolina Tar Heels (46-15) in the decisive Game 3 of the Chapel Hill super regional.,Garen Caulfield hit a solo shot in the second inning to notch Arizona's first run of the game. North Carolina inf...
White Sox sign LHP Tyler Alexander
The Chicago White Sox on Sunday signed left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander to a one-year, $760,000 deal.,To make room on the roster, the team moved left-handed pitcher Jared Shuster to the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Thursday) and left-handed pitcher Fraser Ellard to the 60-day list.,Alexand...
California foes clash again as Sparks face Valkyries
The Golden State Valkyries and host Los Angeles Sparks each come into their Commissioner's Cup matchup on Monday looking to build off much-needed victories.,Golden State (3-5) dropped four straight following an 82-73 victory at Los Angeles on May 23. But an emphatic, 95-68 blowout win over the Las V...
Tommy Edman knocks in three to help Dodgers beat Cardinals
Tommy Edman drove in three runs to power the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers past the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday 7-3 to avoid a three-game sweep.,Hyeseong Kim drove in two runs and Mookie Betts hit a homer for the Dodgers.,Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw (1-0) allowed one run on six hits in five inning...