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Mariners score 5 unearned runs in first inning to beat Angels
The Seattle Mariners benefited from an error that led to five unearned runs in the first inning and cruised to a 9-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Julio Rodriguez reached base four times with a home run and three walks, and Victor Robles had three hits from the ...
Alexei Popyrin stuns Novak Djokovic in 3rd round at U.S. Open
The U.S. Open men's singles field was blown open on Friday when Alexei Popyrin upset defending champion Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in third-round action at New York.,The victory for Popyrin, a 25-year-old Australian who is seeded 28th, comes one day after U.S. Open favorite Carlos Alcaraz los...
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw leaves start early with pain in toe
Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw departed in the second inning Friday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks due to pain in his left big toe.,The left-hander exited after Corbin Carroll ripped his second pitch of the inning -- a 67 mph curveball -- just inside the right field foul line for a ...
Duke's defense dominates in win over FCS Elon
Duke's defense controlled most of the game and Maalik Murphy threw for 291 yards and two touchdowns in his Blue Devils debut during a 26-3 victory against Elon on Friday night at Durham, N.C.,The season opener for both teams started the tenure of Duke head coach Manny Diaz.,Duke's defense racked up ...
After blown save, Red Sox smack 2 HRs in 10th to beat Tigers
Ceddanne Rafaela blasted a two-run homer in the 10th inning as the Boston Red Sox pulled out a 7-5 victory over the host Detroit Tigers on Friday night.,Jarren Duran doubled twice and added a solo homer in the 10th for the Red Sox, and Connor Wong supplied a double and a homer while driving in two r...
Report: Clippers, C Ivica Zubac agree on 3-year, $58.6M extension
The Los Angeles Clippers and center Ivica Zubac agreed on a three-year, $58.6 million extension, ESPN reported Friday.,With the extension, Zubac is guaranteed $70 million over the next four years. The veteran big man scored a career-high 11.7 points on 64.9 percent shooting from the floor last seaso...
Angels DFA Johnny Cueto, call up pair of pitching prospects
The Los Angeles Angels designated veteran pitcher Johnny Cueto for assignment and put reliever Carson Fulmer on the 15-day injured list on Friday, clearing roster spots for pitching prospects Caden Dana and Samuel Aldegheri.,Cueto, 38, signed a minor league contract with the Angels in July after opt...
Frances Tiafoe avenges loss to Ben Shelton in U.S. Open thriller
No. 20 seed Frances Tiafoe avenged his loss to No. 13 Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open quarterfinals last year, outlasting his fellow American 4-6, 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-3 on Friday in a thrilling third-round match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.,With the four-hour, six-minute win, the 26-year-old Tiafoe advance...
Scottie Scheffler’s Tour Championship lead slips to four shots
ATLANTA -- Scottie Scheffler has company.,Having entered the day with a seven-shot cushion at the Tour Championship, Scheffler's 36-hole lead is only four strokes after he posted a 5-under-par 66 Friday at East Lake Golf Club.,Collin Morikawa, playing with World No. 1 Scheffler in the final pairing,...
Scottie Scheffler still on top as storms hit Tour Championship
ATLANTA -- Scottie Scheffler held a four-stroke lead at the Tour Championship when the end of the second round was interrupted by lightning in the area Friday afternoon.,Eight players were still on the course when thunderstorms arrived, including Scheffler, who had just teed off at the 16th hole at ...
Pirates reinstate OF Andrew McCutchen from IL
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated outfielder Andrew McCutchen from the 10-day injured list on Friday.,McCutchen had been sidelined due to left knee inflammation. ,Also Friday, the Pirates placed pitcher Ben Heller on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation and announced fellow right-...
Pacers G T.J. McConnell agrees to 4-year, $45M deal
Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension through 2028-29, his representation Priority Sports told ESPN on Friday.,McConnell had been under contract for $9.3 million for the 2024-25 season. He is now linked to the Pacers for the next five seasons at $5...
Fit to be tied: Red Bulls chasing a W against Union
While the New York Red Bulls are the lone unbeaten home team in the MLS, they are growing weary of settling for so many draws.,With five home matches left, the Red Bulls are 7-0-5 at home heading into a visit from the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night in Harrison, N.J.,New York (10-4-12, 42 point...
Reports: Dolphins sign coach Mike McDaniel to extension
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has signed a multiyear contract extension through the 2028 season, multiple outlets reported Friday.,Financial terms were not revealed.,McDaniel, 41, assumed the job before the 2022 season, signing a four-year contract as he took over for the fired Brian Flore...
Julio Rodriguez, Mariners face new-look Angels
The Seattle Mariners will meet the Los Angeles Angels to begin a three-game weekend series on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif., hoping they get the version of outfielder Julio Rodriguez that was an All-Star in his first two major league seasons.,Rodriguez has had a rough season by comparison in 2024,...
With chance to pad division lead, Phillies take on Braves
With two swings of the bat, the Philadelphia Phillies turned around their series opener against the Atlanta Braves.,The Phillies will aim to extend their lead in the National League East on Friday when they continue their four-game home series with the Braves.,Philadelphia leads Atlanta by six games...
MOUZ, Spirit march on at BetBoom Dacha Belgrade #2
MOUZ came from behind to win while Team Spirit rolled to an easy victory on Thursday in the upper-bracket semifinals of the BetBoom Dacha Belgrade #2 event in Serbia.,Spirit raced to a 2-0 win over FURIA Esports before MOUZ rallied past paiN Gaming for a 2-1 triumph. The victors will meet in the upp...
Red Sox place INF David Hamilton (finger) on 10-day IL
Boston Red Sox infielder David Hamilton landed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, a day after fracturing his left index finger on a bunt attempt against the Toronto Blue Jays.,In a corresponding move, the Red Sox recalled infielder/outfielder Nick Sogard from Triple-A Worcester. ,Hamilton, 26, ...
Phillies demote scuffling RHP Taijuan Walker to bullpen
The Philadelphia Phillies demoted struggling right-hander Taijuan Walker to the bullpen on Thursday, one day after a horrific start against the Houston Astros.,Walker was torched for six runs and 13 hits in six innings during Wednesday's 10-0 loss to the Houston Astros. He didn't have any strikeouts...
Scottie Scheffler speeds ahead by 7 to open Tour Championship
As usual, the best players on the PGA Tour are looking up at Scottie Scheffler.,The No. 1 player in the world broke open a seven-shot lead on the field after one round of the Tour Championship thanks to a 6-under-par 65 on Thursday at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta.,The tournament began with Scheffl...