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Clinging to slim division lead, Dodgers take on Mariners
Looking to hold off their hard-charging division rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers will receive some reinforcements this week as they open a three-game home series Monday against the Seattle Mariners., ,Leading the National League West by 8 1/2 games as recently as July 23, the Dodgers will head into ...
Joshua Dobbs Might Be the Best NFL Preseason Quarterback Ever
San Fransisco 49ers quarterback Joshua Dobbs is thriving in the preseason on Sunday night, asserting his dominance in the NFL Preseason once again....
Mariners, Mets to play in 2025 Little League Classic
The Seattle Mariners will make their first trip to Williamsport, Pa., in next season's MLB Little League Classic on Aug. 17.,The Mariners will take on the New York Mets, who took part in the event in 2018, in the Sunday night game. The game takes place amid the Little League World Series, which is a...
Dream top Sun, earn rare back-to-back wins
Tina Charles had 22 points and 15 rebounds and the host Atlanta Dream held off the Connecticut Sun 82-70 Sunday afternoon in College Park, Ga.,Jordin Canada added 19 points, six assists and six steals, Rhyne Howard scored 13 points and Allisha Gray had 11 as the Dream (9-17) won their second straigh...
Team Vitality take down Natus Vincere to win IEM Cologne title
Team Vitality used a triple-overtime win on their third map to take the lead for good en route to a 3-1 victory over Natus Vincere in the grand final of the Intel Extreme Masters Cologne event on Sunday in Germany.,Vitality did not drop a match the entire tournament, winning Group B before sailing t...
Best NFL Preseason Betting Picks & Predictions for August 18, 2024
These are our top betting picks and predictions for the NFL preseason on August 18, 2024 with a bonus CFL bet pick....
CFL reinstates Argos QB Chad Kelly, says it's his 'last chance'
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly has been reinstated by the Canadian Football League, which Sunday said he was returning on a "last chance agreement.",He was expected at Argonauts practice on Sunday.,The league suspended Kelly, the reigning CFL Most Outstanding Player, for a minimum of nine ...
It's Time for NFL to Cut Back on Preseason Games
The NFL preseason has become a hotbed for weird injuries, and most stars sit out. It might be time for the NFL Preseason to dial it back in a big way....
Yankees, Tigers set to clash in MLB Little League Classic
A showdown between the heavy favorites for the American League Most Valuable Player Award and the league's Cy Young Award will make the annual MLB Little League Classic even more special.,The New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, chasing a Triple Crown, will face Detroit Tigers dominant left-hander Tarik S...
Mariners eager to get offense going vs. Pirates
What a difference a week makes. Unfortunately for the Seattle Mariners, it hasn't been a good one.,On Aug. 11, the Mariners were tied with the Houston Astros for first in the American League West and were 2 1/2 back of the final wild-card berth.,Entering Sunday, they've lost five in a row, are four ...
Leagues Cup roundup: Crew shake off early deficit, beat NYCFC in PKs
The Columbus Crew fell behind in the first minute but rallied to defeat visiting New York City FC in penalties on Saturday night to advance to the semifinals of the Leagues Cup.,A goal by Alonso Martinez staked NYCFC to the lead before Cucho Hernandez tied the match in the 41st minute to cap the reg...
Marina Mabrey, Sun aim to topple Dream
The Connecticut Sun's acquisition of Marina Mabrey during the Olympic break already has paid dividends. ,Mabrey, who was acquired in a trade with the Chicago Sky, debuted with 17 points in a 109-91 victory at Dallas on Friday. ,Mabrey and the Sun will visit the Atlanta Dream on Sunday afternoon in C...
Cowboys DT Mazi Smith (allergic reaction) out vs. Raiders
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith will miss the team's preseason game at the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday because of an allergic reaction, the team announced.,Smith did not travel with the team when it left Friday from training camp in Oxnard, Calif. The Cowboys left open the possibility o...
Manchester City set to start anew in opener vs. Chelsea
Manchester City will begin its campaign to win a record fifth consecutive Premier League title on Sunday with a visit to a Chelsea side beginning life under yet another new manager in Enzo Maresca.,City already is the all-time record holder for consecutive English league titles after winning its fou...
Tina Charles' late layup lifts Dream past Storm
Tina Charles hit a game-winning layup with 1.8 seconds left, helping lead the Atlanta Dream to an 83-81 win over the visiting Seattle Storm in College Park, Ga., on Friday.,The game-winner was two of Charles' 16 points. Rhyne Howard scored a game-high 30 points for the Dream (8-17), who snapped an e...
LLWS roundup: Hawaii shuts out Illinois
Evan Tavares struck out nine in 5 1/3 innings as Wailuku, Hawaii, blanked Hinsdale, Ill., 5-0 on Friday to record a second consecutive victory in the Little League World Series at Williamsport, Pa.,Tavares, who fanned the first five batters he faced, allowed just two hits and one walk. Kellen Takamu...
Rockies give C Elias Diaz outright release
The Colorado Rockies gave catcher Elias Diaz his outright release on Friday, while top catching prospect Drew Romo was called up from Triple-A Albuquerque.,The Rockies also reinstated left-hander Lucas Gilbreath from the 60-day injured list after he missed nearly two full seasons following Tommy Joh...
Saints OT Taliese Fuaga (back) misses practice
The New Orleans Saints' top draft pick this year, offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga, missed practice Friday because of back tightness but should be ready for the regular season, coach Dennis Allen said.,Fuaga had left practice Thursday in Irvine, Calif., before any team drills took place. The rookie ha...
Bills QB Josh Allen, starters to play more than quarter vs. Steelers
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and many of the team's other healthy starters will play approximately a quarter and a half in a preseason game against the host Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday.,Bills coach Sean McDermott was none too pleased about his team's performance in its first preseason ga...
Reports: Rich Hill, 44, to sign minors deal with Red Sox
Veteran left-hander Rich Hill is signing a minor-league contract with the Boston Red Sox, multiple media outlets reported.,Hill, 44, is no stranger to the Red Sox, having pitched for the club from 2010-12 as well as in 2015 and 2022. ,Then again, the Boston-area native has also pitched for 12 other ...