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Mets riding loud bats into pivotal series vs. Phillies
While the New York Mets are focused on securing one of the National League's three wild-card playoff spots, they would like to avoid seeing the Philadelphia Phillies clinch the division title in front of them.,Coming off a pair of impressive performances at the plate, the Mets (84-68) will attempt t...
Mets back sharp Jose Quintana with 9-run 4th, blank Nats
Brandon Nimmo hit a three-run homer to cap an impressive nine-run fourth inning and Jose Quintana pitched seven outstanding innings as the host New York Mets rolled to a 10-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night.,The Mets (84-68) outscored the Nationals 20-1 in the final two game...
Athletics rally past Cubs, finish interleague slate with winning record
Zack Gelof doubled home the go-ahead run and scored another in a two-run eighth inning, and the visiting Oakland Athletics sent the Chicago Cubs to the verge of playoff elimination with a 5-3 victory Wednesday afternoon.,Tyler Soderstrom had two hits, including a homer, scored two runs and drove in ...
Blue Jackets to remember Gaudreau brothers throughout season
The Columbus Blue Jackets plan to remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau throughout the upcoming NHL season.,Johnny Gaudreau played with the Blue Jackets the past two campaigns following eight-plus seasons with the Calgary Flames. He and his younger brother, Matthew -- a hockey teammate at Boston Coll...
Everyone Should Be Rooting for the New York Mets Right Now
As playoff races are hot around the MLB, America should be cheering for the New York Mets to make the postseason....
Diana Taurasi doesn't want to make 'rash' decision on future
The Phoenix Mercury have been marketing Thursday's regular-season finale as the potential last chance to see Diana Taurasi play in the WNBA, but the 20-year veteran isn't sure when she will step away from the court.,When asked after Tuesday night's 85-81 win over the host Los Angeles Sparks if this ...
NFL Power Rankings: Top Five Teams Heading Into Week 3
These are the top five NFL teams as we head into Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season, as the Kansas City Chiefs retain the No. 1 spot....
Mets' Pete Alonso gets another chance for big day vs. Nationals
The New York Mets learned Tuesday night that trying to win games without Francisco Lindor is a lot easier when vintage Pete Alonso appears.,The Mets will look to continue solidifying their spot in the National League wild-card race by completing a sweep of the visiting Washington Nationals Wednesday...
Cubs, A's bring strong interleague records into series finale
The host Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics get one last chance to improve on impressive interleague records when they close out a three-game series Wednesday afternoon.,The Cubs (77-74) took a costly loss in the second game of the series Tuesday night, falling 4-3 despite two home runs by Ian Happ....
It's home opener, take 2, for Jets' Aaron Rodgers vs. Pats
Jets fans are hoping to get a longer look at quarterback Aaron Rodgers when New York faces the New England Patriots on Thursday night in East Rutherford, N.J.,The last time Rodgers stepped onto the turf at MetLife Stadium, he lasted just four plays, tearing his left Achillies tendon in the Jets' 202...
A's use pair of HRs from Shea Langeliers to top Cubs
Shea Langeliers hit two home runs and had three RBIs to help the visiting Oakland Athletics to a 4-3 win against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.,Starting pitcher Mitch Spence (8-9) allowed two runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out six in five innings for Oakland, which snapped a thre...
Pete Alonso drives in 5 in Mets' blowout of Nationals
Pete Alonso homered and collected five RBIs on Tuesday for the host New York Mets, who solidified their grip on the third National League wild-card spot by cruising to a 10-1 win over the Washington Nationals.,Alonso and rookie Luisangel Acuna each finished a triple shy of the cycle for the Mets (83...
Rutgers puts running game up against Virginia Tech
There is not much mystery about Virginia Tech's mission when it plays host to Rutgers on Saturday in Blacksburg, Va. ,The Hokies (2-1) will be focused on stopping Kyle Monangai of the Scarlet Knights (2-0), who ranks No. 2 in FBS rushing this season while averaging 186.5 yards per game. ,Virginia Te...
No. 19 Louisville puts high-output offense up against Georgia Tech
No. 19 Louisville will play host to Georgia Tech on Saturday in a battle of ACC teams intent on having a say in who wins the conference title.,Georgia Tech (3-1, 1-1 ACC) is coming off a 59-7 blowout victory over VMI last Saturday. The Yellow Jackets were picked ninth in the ACC preseason poll but a...
Tennessee adds 'talent fee' in 2025 ticket cost hike
With revenue sharing between college teams and athletes, the University of Tennessee called on fans to help carry the burden by introducing a ticket price increase labeled a "talent fee.",Athletic director Danny White said he would like to make live game attendance "fair and reasonable," calling the...
Jordan Spieth expects to be ready for start of 2025 season
Jordan Spieth said he is progressing well following wrist surgery and expects to be ready for the start of the 2025 PGA Tour season.,"I think that by 2025, by Jan. 1, it's my goal to be tournament-ready," Spieth told Golfweek in a Q&A published on Monday. "And for me, that would be not just going ou...
College Basketball Schedule Must See Non-Conference Games in 2024
The college basketball schedule is here for 2024, and these are the non-conference games that you don't want to miss....
Veteran D Chris Wideman announces retirement
Veteran defenseman Chris Wideman announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday after six seasons.,Wideman, 34, sat out last season due to a back injury. The unrestricted free agent last played with the Montreal Canadiens in 2022-23, recording six assists and a career-high 81 penalty minutes in 46...
Tuesday September 17 Best Sports Betting Picks for MLB, WNBA Predictions
These are our top betting picks and predictions for the MLB slate and WNBA on Tuesday September 17, as playoff races have heated up in both leagues....
Athletics charged with slowing hot Cubs lineup
After a stretch of offensive utility, the Cubs' lineup has found its footing ahead of Chicago's Tuesday game against the visiting Oakland Athletics.,Following a 9-2 win in the series opener against Oakland on Monday, the Cubs have scored five or more runs in seven straight games, averaging seven run...