ew Page 1724 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Athletics' Osvaldo Bido rides hot streak into matchup with Reds
Oakland A's right-hander Osvaldo Bido will try to win his fourth consecutive start when he faces the host Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday evening in the second game of a three-game series.,Bido (5-3, 3.24 ERA) has allowed only one run and five hits over his past three starts covering 17 innings. He has...
Rays, boosted by clutch homers, seek series win over M's
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash knows every game against the Seattle Mariners could come down to a single run.,Just like Tuesday night, when Jose Siri and Yandy Diaz hit late-inning home runs as the visiting Rays pulled out a 3-2 victory, evening the three-game series at one win apiece.,The decisi...
Rangers, White Sox ready for "DH" after rainout
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung watched from the stands Monday as his younger brother, Jace, helped the Detroit Tigers defeat the host Chicago White Sox.,"It was just pretty cool to be able to support him, be in the stands, watch him do his thing and just be a proud brother," Josh Jung said.,J...
Nick Castellanos, Phillies chase sweep of Astros
Nick Castellanos never has to wonder whether he has the full support of his manager.,Philadelphia Phillies skipper Rob Thomson has penciled Castellanos into the lineup every game this season, and that certainly will be the case again Wednesday when the Phillies go for a three-game sweep of the visit...
New QBs highlight UNC-Minnesota opener
Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck chuckled as he recalled a conversation between his staff and the coaching staff at New Hampshire, an FCS program.,The subject of their discussion was quarterback Max Brosmer, who shined during 36 games over parts of four seasons at New Hampshire and will make his Golden Go...
No. 22 Kansas, full of optimism, opens against Lindenwood
No. 22 Kansas begins its nomadic schedule against Lindenwood on Thursday in Kansas City, Kan.,The Jayhawks are rebuilding their stadium from scratch, so they won't play on campus all season.,Their opponent is facing an FBS program for the first time in its history. Lindenwood is entering its third s...
Royals aim for sweep, division lead vs. Guardians
The Kansas City Royals have won three straight at Cleveland to join the Guardians atop the AL Central standings.,With Michael Wacha looking to continue his run of mound success, the surging Royals aim to sweep this four-game set with a fifth consecutive win over the struggling Guardians on Wednesday...
Pirates turn to Paul Skenes to avoid series sweep vs. Cubs
Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes could make six more starts this season, or he could be lining up for one of his last outings. Only Pittsburgh knows for sure.,What's not in question is Skenes' status for Wednesday's matchup against the visiting Chicago Cubs, who have won the first two games of a...
Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) exits start
Kansas City Royals starter Michael Lorenzen exited in the second inning Tuesday night against the host Cleveland Guardians due to a left hamstring strain, but the ailment isn't believed to be serious.,The right-hander apparently sustained the injury earlier in the frame covering first base while try...
Mike Yastrzemski powers Giants to victory over Brewers
Mike Yastrzemski hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the seventh inning as the visiting San Francisco Giants rode the long ball to a 5-4 comeback victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday.,With Milwaukee ahead 4-3, Matt Chapman singled to open the seventh off Brewers reliever Joel Payamps (3-6). Yas...
NFL owners vote to approve private equity investment
The NFL is opening its doors to private equity funds.,At a meeting in Eagan, Minn., on Tuesday, NFL owners voted in favor of a resolution that allows funds to purchase up to 10 percent of a franchise.,The league met with several firms earlier this month as it explored whether to change its rule disa...
Broncos keep 3 quarterbacks while getting to 53-man roster
The Denver Broncos, after declaring rookie Bo Nix as their starter last week, decided to keep all three quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster at the deadline Tuesday.,Nix, the 12th overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft, remains teammates with veterans Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson, the lat...
Liberty visit Sparks for duel of first place vs. last
The New York Liberty experienced some sluggish moments on Monday night in their game against the Phoenix Mercury before making enough plays down the stretch.,With nine wins in its past 10 outings, New York hopes to play a more complete game on Wednesday night when it visits the league-worst Los Ange...
Iowa QB Cade McNamara ready for opener vs. Illinois State
A wobbly fall camp and rustiness from last season's knee injury didn't prevent Cade McNamara from winning Iowa's starting quarterback job.,McNamara will play his first game in 11 months on Saturday when the No. 25 Hawkeyes face FCS program Illinois State at Iowa City, Iowa.,McNamara tore the ACL in ...
Pitt, amid QB competition, kicks off season against Kent State
Pitt will look for favorable results in two different competitions on Saturday afternoon when it opens its season against visiting Kent State.,In addition to facing the Golden Flashes, the Panthers will continue their quarterback competition between Nate Yarnell and Eli Holstein.,Yarnell, a redshirt...
No. 19 Miami, Florida renew rivalry in season opener
When the visiting Miami Hurricanes and Florida Gators open their seasons on Saturday afternoon, there won't be a lack of motivation on either side in Gainesville, Fla.,The Hurricanes, ranked No. 19 in the Associated Press preseason poll, hold a slim lead in the all-time series at 29-27. ,The teams h...
Lynx bring defensive prowess into meeting with Mercury
The Minnesota Lynx will attempt to turn in another suffocating defensive performance when they visit the Phoenix Mercury on Wednesday night. ,Minnesota (22-8) is currently the hottest team in the WNBA, winning all five of its games since the All-Star break by at least 10 points. The Lynx are riding ...
Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) exits start vs. Guardians
Kansas City Royals starter Michael Lorenzen exited in the second inning Tuesday night at the Cleveland Guardians with a left hamstring strain.,The right-hander apparently suffered the injury earlier in the frame covering first base while trying to convert a 3-6-1 double play. Lorenzen stayed in the ...
Dream try to stay in playoff fight, face Storm
The visiting Atlanta Dream hope to get back into the win column against the slumping Seattle Storm on Wednesday night.,Out of the Olympic break, Atlanta (10-19) came out strong. With formerly injured stars Rhyne Howard and Jordin Canada back and healthy, the Dream responded. Atlanta resumed WNBA pla...
Giants place LHP Robbie Ray, RHP Jordan Hicks on IL
The San Francisco Giants placed left-hander Robbie Ray on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a left hamstring strain and later added right-hander Jordan Hicks to the list because of right shoulder inflammation., ,In corresponding moves, the Giants recalled right-handers Landen Roupp and Austin War...