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Phillies have room for improvement going into series against Dodgers
After a rocky performance in the All-Star Game, Cristopher Sanchez hopes to look more like himself Monday when the Philadelphia Phillies host the Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a three-game series.,With the Midsummer Classic held in Philadelphia, Sanchez (11-4, 2.62 ERA) was selected by Dodger...
Blue Jays look to take advantage of skidding Rays, improve position in standings
The host Toronto Blue Jays aim to gain some ground in the American League East on Monday night when they open a four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays.,The Blue Jays seem to be catching the Rays at the right time. Tampa Bay is on a season-worst five-game losing streak after being swept in a fou...
Rejuvenated Braves seek revenge for road sweep against Padres
The visiting San Diego Padres will try to cool off the Atlanta Braves' revived offense when they open a four-game series on Monday.,The Braves, fresh off a series win against Texas, have scored at least five runs in nine straight home games dating back to July 1, its longest stretch since a 10-game ...
Twins, Guardians each seek cleaner baseball entering series
The Minnesota Twins and Guardians will look to play a better brand of baseball when they open their four-game series on Monday in Cleveland.,The Twins were taken to task during the rubber match of their three-game series against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, dropping a 10-1 decision.,"This game got ou...
Injury-riddled Wings and Liberty tip Monday in rescheduled game
The Dallas Wings will be chasing their seventh straight win when they host the slumping New York Liberty on Monday in Arlington, Texas, but they likely will be without the services of star guard Paige Bueckers.,Bueckers spent the final minutes of Sunday's 90-82 home win over the Los Angeles Spark in...
Royals RHP Stephen Kolek (flexor) hurt on rehab assignment, placed on IL
The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Stephen Kolek on the 15-day injured list on Sunday after he strained his right flexor during a rehab start.,Kolek was injured on Saturday while pitching for Triple-A Omaha to get him ready to return to the major league squad as soon as this week after an ex...
Angel Reese exits Dream's win after injuring leg
Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese left Sunday's 93-91 win over the visiting Chicago Sky early in the fourth quarter after injuring her left leg during a layup attempt and did not return.,Just 15 seconds into the fourth, Reese was driving for a layup when she appeared to roll her ankle as she release...
Late homer helps Yankees earn doubleheader split vs. Dodgers
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a tiebreaking homer with one out in the eighth inning Sunday night as the New York Yankees held on for a 2-1 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers, splitting a doubleheader in a bullpen game for both teams.,After wasting numerous opportunities earlier to expand a 1-0 le...
Paige Buckers leaves game after collision, hitting head on floor
Dallas Wings star guard Paige Bueckers suffered a scary fall late in her team's 90-82 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday in Arlington, Texas, leaving with 3:33 to play and not returning.,As Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike was dribbling down the court, she was fouled and lost her balance. She tu...
IndyCar Series race at Nashville postponed to Monday
The Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix was postponed to Monday at 3 p.m. ET after inclement weather delayed the start of the race Sunday evening before a second round of storms made racing impossible.,The 12th race of the IndyCar season was slated for Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebano...
Lakers sign developing forward Ziaire Willaims
The Los Angeles Lakers announced the signing of five-year veteran forward Ziaire Williams on Sunday.,Terms were not released, but multiple outlets reported on Monday that the deal was for one year at a $3 million salary.,The 6-foot-9 Williams is reuniting with Bronny James, who he played alongside a...
Thunder deal Luguentz Dort to Hawks in 3-team trade
The Atlanta Hawks acquired 2025 All-Defensive wing Luguentz Dort from the Oklahoma City Thunder and Ryan Nembhard from the Dallas Mavericks in a three-team deal on Sunday.,The Hawks sent former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher and a protected future second-round draft pick to the Mavericks, wit...
Cardinals scouting director to appeal NFL's gambling suspension
Two days after Arizona Cardinals director of college scouting Ryan Gold was suspended indefinitely by the NFL, his attorney responded, calling the allegations "blatantly false" and stating that they would be appealing the ruling.,On Friday, the league took the action after determining that Gold had ...
Nationals place LHP PJ Poulin (flexor) on 15-day injured list
The Washington Nationals placed left-hander PJ Poulin on the 15-day injured list on Sunday because of a left flexor strain.,The move was retroactive to Thursday. In a corresponding move, the Nationals signed free agent lefty Matt Krook. Washington transferred lefty Richard Lovelady (left triceps str...
Tearful Lionel Scaloni, uncertain of Argentina future, leaves World Cup with gratitude
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- After watching his 10-man side come up just short of becoming the first back-to-back World Cup winners since 1958-62, a tearful Lionel Scaloni admitted he's unsure what lies ahead.,The 48-year-old was appointed manager after Argentina crashed out of the 2018 World Cup in the...
Valkyries seek 10th straight win in rematch with Mystics
The interior-powered Washington Mystics and perimeter-oriented Golden State Valkyries will seek to do a better job defusing the other's strength when the clubs meet in a rematch Monday night in San Francisco.,The Valkyries (19-7) finished strongly both offensively and defensively to erase a late six...
Kylian Mbappe wins second World Cup Golden Boot, Spain claim other awards
French superstar Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win multiple FIFA World Cup Golden Boot awards after Spain shut out Argentina 1-0 in the final on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.,Mbappe finished with 10 goals for the tournament after scoring twice in France's 6-4 loss to England on Saturday...
President Trump aids Gianni Infantino at World Cup trophy ceremony
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- U.S. President Donald Trump helped FIFA President Gianni Infantino hand out awards following Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina at the World Cup final Sunday.,But this time, Infantino successfully kept Trump just outside the mob of La Roja players as they lifted the FIFA Wor...
Tempo without suspended coach Sandy Brondello vs. rested Aces
The Toronto Tempo will be without their head coach as they try to snap out of a funk Monday at home against the Las Vegas Aces.,Sandy Brondello will serve a one-game suspension without pay for what the league deemed was an inappropriate comment she made about Atlanta star Angel Reese during Friday's...
Kylian Mbappe secures second World Cup Golden Boot
French superstar Kylian Mbappe became the first player to win multiple FIFA World Cup Golden Boot awards after Spain shut out Argentina 1-0 in the final on Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J.,Mbappe finished with 10 goals for the tournament after scoring twice in France's 6-4 loss to England on Saturday...