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Clinging to slim playoff hopes, Rays seek series win vs. A's
Two consecutive victories in Oakland have moved Tampa Bay two games above .500 and 6 1/2 games out of the final American League wild-card spot. It's reasonable to think the mood among the Rays could be upbeat ahead of the series-ending matinee on Thursday.,That's not quite the case.,Late in their 4-...
Rays beat A's behind Jose Siri, Ryan Pepiot
Jose Siri hit a go-ahead two-run homer and Ryan Pepiot allowed just two runs in six innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the host Oakland A's 4-2 on Wednesday.,Tampa Bay has won the past two games and will try to capture the four-game series in the finale on Thursday.,The game was tied 2-2 when Jose C...
Paul Skenes loses vice-grip on ROY award
After cruising to All-Star starter status after only 11 career starts, Paul Skenes has found his first choppy water as a major league pitcher.,Once considered a threat to win National League Cy Young honors, the Pittsburgh Pirates' star rookie is suddenly not even the favorite to win Rookie of the Y...
Former Reds 1B Joey Votto announces retirement
Joey Votto, a six-time All-Star and former MVP during his 17 major league seasons as a first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds, announced his retirement on Wednesday via Instagram.,"I was myself in this sport," Votto wrote in part of his Instagram post. "I was able to be my best self. I played this sp...
Broncos 'trust instincts," name rookie Bo Nix starting quarterback
The Denver Broncos named rookie Bo Nix as their starting quarterback on Wednesday.,The first-round draft pick will become the first rookie signal-caller to start a season opener for Denver since Hall of Famer John Elway in 1983.,Head coach Sean Payton met with Nix and Jarrett Stidham on Wednesday mo...
Jesse Winker's HR gives Mets another walk-off win over O's
Jesse Winker led off the ninth inning with a pinch-hit, walk-off homer Wednesday afternoon for the New York Mets, who beat the visiting Baltimore Orioles 4-3 in the rubber game of a three-game interleague series.,Winker, who had just two extra-base hits in 51 at-bats since being acquired from the Wa...
Rookie Bo Nix named Broncos' starting quarterback
The Denver Broncos named rookie Bo Nix as their starting quarterback on Wednesday.,The first-round draft pick will become the first rookie signal-caller to start a season opener for Denver since Hall of Famer John Elway in 1983.,Head coach Sean Payton met with Nix and Jarrett Stidham on Wednesday mo...
Fantasy Football Mock Draft: PPR, 10-Team Advice
This fantasy football mock draft should help you ace the first round of your draft this year in 10-team, PPR leagues....
2024 BMW Championship: Preview, Prop Picks, Best Bets
The plot thickens as the FedEx Cup playoffs returns to Colorado for the first time since 2014 with this week's BMW Championship, which will take place at the longest course in PGA Tour history.,The top 50 advanced to the second leg, but only the top 30 after this week will move on to the season-endi...
Blue Jackets sign F Cole Sillinger to 2-year deal
The Columbus Blue Jackets signed restricted free-agent forward Cole Sillinger to a two-year, $4.5 million contract on Wednesday.,Sillinger, 21, played in 77 games with Columbus last season, tallying a career-high 32 points (13 goals, 19 assists).,The Blue Jackets selected Sillinger with the No. 12 o...
Wednesday August 21 Best Sports Betting Picks and Predictions for MLB and WNBA
These are our top betting picks and predictions for Wednesday August 21st's slate of games, including MLB and WNBA picks on 8/21/2024....
After two lackluster offensive showings, Rays seek spark vs. A's
The Tampa Bay Rays have just one run on five hits through the first two contests of their four-game series at Oakland. ,The limited offense, however, has been good enough for Tampa Bay to earn a split heading into Wednesday night's contest against the Athletics. ,The Rays bounced back from getting t...
Cole Irvin returns to banged-up Orioles for start vs. Mets
The Baltimore Orioles received encouraging performances from two members of their topsy-turvy late-inning relief corps Tuesday night -- hours after getting even more bad news regarding their injury-plagued rotation.,Left-hander Cole Irvin will make his unexpected return to the rotation Wednesday aft...
Former Seahawks coach Pete Carroll taking on teaching at USC
Former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is headed back to Southern California. ,But not for the reason you might think. ,Carroll told Sports Radio 93.3 KJR-FM on Tuesday that he'll be teaching a class at USC, where he coached the football team from 2001-09 before heading to Seattle. The class wil...
Rays need just one run to knock off A's
Shane Baz scattered three hits over 7 2/3 shutout innings and Jose Siri homered to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 1-0 victory over the host Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.,It was the first win since July 3, 2022, for Baz (1-2), who missed the entire 2023 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery ...
Rays need just 1 run to knock off A's
Shane Baz scattered three hits over 7 2/3 shutout innings and Jose Siri homered to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 1-0 victory over the host Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.,It was the first win since July 3, 2022, for Baz (1-2), who missed the entire 2023 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery ...
Dean Kremer keeps Mets in check, leads O's to 9-5 win
Dean Kremer tossed six solid innings on Tuesday night for the visiting Baltimore Orioles, who held on for a 9-5 win over the New York Mets in the middle game of a three-game interleague series.,Former Mets catcher James McCann went 1-for-3 with a homer and three RBIs for the Orioles, who improved to...
Orlando City sign 20-year-old Norwegian midfielder
Orlando City announced the acquisition of midfielder Heine Gikling Bruseth from Norway's Kristiansund BK on Tuesday.,The 20-year-old Norwegian is signed through 2026 with options for 2027 and 2028. He will occupy a U22 Initiative roster spot.,"We're very happy to welcome Heine to Orlando. He is a yo...
Milwaukee Bucks Snubbed by NBA Christmas Day Slate is Absolutely Disrespectful
The NBA revealed their Christmas Day schedule for 2024, which oddly excluded Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. ...
Tuesday August 20 Best Sports Betting Picks, Predictions for MLB & WNBA
These are our top betting picks and predictions for Tuesday August 20th's MLB and WNBA slate of games, including picks for the WNBA and MLB....