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Guardians struggling through June, while Cardinals are upbeat
The Cleveland Guardians have reached the midpoint of their season with a losing record, falling one game below .500 with back-to-back losses to the visiting St. Louis Cardinals.,Cleveland left-hander Logan Allen (5-5, 4.25 ERA) will be tasked with trying to avoid a three-game series sweep Sunday, wh...
Kevin Newman's 3-run HR helps Angels top Nationals
Kevin Newman belted a three-run homer and Mike Trout hit a solo shot during a six-run seventh inning to help the Los Angeles Angels post an 8-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night at Anaheim, Calif.,Christian Moore hit a go-ahead single during the decisive frame as the Angels won...
Late goals binge lifts Chelsea over short-handed Benfica
Christopher Nkunku scored the go-ahead goal in the 108th minute to lift Chelsea to a wild 4-1 win over 10-man Benfica in Charlotte, N.C., on Saturday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup.,With Benfica pressing for the equalizer, Pedro Neto made it 3-1 in the 114th minute and Kiernan...
Union aim to extend unbeaten run, take on Crew
The undermanned Philadelphia Union aim to extend their franchise-record MLS unbeaten streak to 12 matches on Sunday night when they visit the Columbus Crew.,Bruno Damiani's 10th-minute penalty kick proved just enough as the Union (12-3-4, 40 points) recorded a 1-0 road victory over the Chicago Fire ...
Phillies recall RHP Daniel Robert
The Philadelphia Phillies recalled right-hander Daniel Robert from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday. In a corresponding move, right-hander Alan Rangel was optioned to Lehigh Valley.,Robert has logged two appearances for the Phillies this season, allowing one run, one hit, and three walks in only 2...
Sparks see signs of growth ahead of visit from Sky
With a 5-11 record, the Los Angeles Sparks are nowhere near the start they envisioned.,But their 85-75 win Thursday on the road against the Caitlin Clark-less Indiana Fever gives them hope they are about to turn things around as they prepare for Sunday's home game against the Chicago Sky.,"We grew u...
Report: Cavs to bring back G Sam Merrill on 4-year, $38M deal
The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to bring back guard Sam Merrill on a four-year, $38-million contract extension, ESPN reported Saturday.,Merrill, 29, averaged 7.2 points with 2.2 rebounds over 71 games (four starts) last season, while shooting 37.2 percent from 3-point range.,In five NBA seasons, Mer...
Blues ink G Joel Hofer to 2-year extension
St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer signed a two-year contract extension worth $6.8 million on Saturday.,Hofer, who turns 25 on July 30, was scheduled to become a restricted free agent on Tuesday.,He posted a 16-8-3 record with one shutout, a 2.64 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage i...
Report: Heat G Davion Mitchell to return on 2-year, $24M pact
Restricted free agent Davion Mitchell plans to sign a two-year, $24 million contract to remain with the Miami Heat, ESPN reported on Saturday.,The Heat previously extended an $8.7 million qualifying offer to Mitchell for the upcoming season.,Mitchell, who turns 27 on Sept. 5, averaged 10.3 points an...
Arizona governor signs $500M bill for upgrades to Chase Field
The Arizona Diamondbacks' home venue, Chase Field, will be upgraded after Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill Friday earmarking $500 million toward renovations.,The measure will direct sales tax collected at the Phoenix stadium and nearby buildings, plus taxes from some club employees, to be used...
Nationals seek rare series victory against Angels
The Washington Nationals will go for a series victory on Saturday when they take on the host Los Angeles Angels in the second game of their weekend matchup in Anaheim, Calif. ,Series wins have been scarce for the Nationals, with the last coming nearly a month ago when they took two of three on the r...
Arizona governor signs $500K bill for upgrades to Chase Field
The Arizona Diamondbacks' home venue, Chase Field, will be upgraded after Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill Friday earmarking $500 million toward renovations.,The measure will direct sales tax collected at the Phoenix stadium and nearby buildings, plus taxes from some club employees, to be used...
Nats match franchise record in slugfest win vs. Angels
Brady House's tiebreaking RBI double in the seventh inning helped lift the Washington Nationals to a 15-9 comeback victory Friday over the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., ,Each Nationals batter had at least one hit and drove in at least a run, with eight of them scoring at least once. Friday ...
Rare Michael Jordan rookie card sells for record $2.5M
A signed 1986-87 Fleer Michael Jordan rookie card sold for a record $2.5 million at auction on Thursday.,And the kicker? There was only one bidder.,It is the highest price ever paid for a Jordan rookie card, according to the sports collectibles media platform Cllct. The winning -- and only -- bid of...
Angels manager Ron Washington (health) out for rest of season
Ron Washington will not manage the Los Angeles Angels for the rest of the season due to a health concern, the team announced Friday.,Bench coach Ray Montgomery will act as interim manager. Ryan Goins was promoted to the team's bench coach.,Washington, 73, experienced shortness of breath and heavy fa...
Giants call up RHP Carson Seymour for major league debut
The San Francisco Giants recalled Carson Seymour to the major leagues for the first time on Friday and optioned right-hander Sean Hjelle to Triple-A Sacramento.,The move comes in advance of a three-game road series against the Chicago White Sox and at the start of a 10-game road trip.,Seymour, 26, i...
Alabama lands 2026 headliners: RB Ezavier Crowell, TE Mack Sutter
Alabama landed a commitment from four-star recruit Ezavier Crowell, the No. 2 running back in the Class of 2026.,The Jackson, Ala., native committed to the Crimson Tide on Thursday over offers from Auburn, Texas and Georgia.,He'll be joined in the class by one of the top 100 recruits in the country ...
Alabama lands Ezavier Crowell, No. 2 RB in 2026 class
Alabama landed a commitment from four-star recruit Ezavier Crowell, the No. 2 running back in the Class of 2026.,The Jackson, Ala., native committed to the Crimson Tide on Thursday over offers from Auburn, Texas and Georgia.,Crowell led Jackson High to a Class 4A state championship last season, rush...
Spencer Torkelson, Tigers take aim at Twins
The American League-leading Detroit Tigers haven't played division rival Minnesota since mid-April. ,That will change this weekend when the Twins head to Detroit for a three-game series that begins on Friday night.,The Tigers took two of three games in Minneapolis during that early-season series. Th...
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami drive Club World Cup ratings
Lionel Messi, arguably the most recognizable player in the Club World Cup, is steering viewership to his underdog team.,Messi and his Inter Miami teammates are helping the expanded tournament draw U.S. television ratings that are roughly comparable to those of the Premier League in the recently conc...