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Commanders acquire PK Cade York, punt Riley Patterson
Washington's kicker carousel spun again on Thursday, when the Commanders traded a conditional seventh-round pick to the Cleveland Browns for Cade York and released Riley Patterson. ,York is the third kicker to get a shot at the primary place-kicking job with the Commanders since Brandon McManus was ...

Falcons CB A.J. Terrell near $81M extension
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell agreed to a four-year, $81 million contract extension, according to reports Thursday. ,Terrell was owed $12.34 million in 2024, the fifth-year team option on his rookie deal, but was in training camp and said in July he had no concerns about his contract. ,NFL...

Mets, buoyed by dramatic win, open 4-game set against Padres
Jesse Winker was once Public Enemy No. 1 for some New York Mets fans.,After his walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth on Wednesday gave New York a 4-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles and a series victory, Winker might be a hero to a lot of the fans who saved some of their loudest boos for him whe...

Looking to regroup, Orioles begin 4-game series vs. Astros
It's bounce-back time for the Baltimore Orioles and starting pitcher Corbin Burnes, who also needs a redeeming performance.,The Orioles, who can't seem to get much going their way these days, will begin a four-game series against the visiting Houston Astros on Thursday.,Even the Astros have hit a ra...

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-...

Phillies turn to Cristopher Sanchez in finale vs. Braves
The visiting Philadelphia Phillies hope left-hander Cristopher Sanchez can build on his latest outing when they meet the Atlanta Braves in the decisive game of a three-game series on Thursday.,The Braves took the series opener 3-1 on Tuesday before the Phillies came from behind for a 3-2 win on Wedn...

Angels look for measure of revenge vs. Blue Jays
The Los Angeles Angels will be looking for some payback Thursday night when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays to open a four-game series.,The Blue Jays swept the Angels in a three-game series Aug. 12-14 at Anaheim.,The Angels were outplayed in every aspect during that series and were outscored 19-5.,...

Paul Skenes eyes strong finish to season as Pirates face Reds
Paul Skenes could be nearing the end of his stellar rookie season, but he will take the ball at least one more time for the Pittsburgh Pirates when they host the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday in the opener of a four-game series.,Skenes (7-2, 2.30 ERA) is still a favorite to win National League Rookie ...

Tigers, trending upward, aim for series win vs. Cubs
There is reason for optimism in Detroit, where the Tigers' youth movement appears to be heading in the right direction.,The Tigers likely will have several rookies in the lineup again on Thursday when they face the host Chicago Cubs in the decisive game of a three-game series.,Riley Greene, Kerry Ca...

Cards look to ride momentum from walk-off slam vs. Brewers
The reeling St. Louis Cardinals have been searching for a turning point during a downturn that saw them lose seven of eight to fall three games under .500.,Perhaps Nolan Arenado's 10th-inning walk-off grand slam for a 10-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday could provide it. ,"That was ...

Nationals eye 2nd straight win to take series from Rockies
Luis Garcia Jr., Alex Call and James Wood aim to continue their respective torrid hitting displays on Thursday afternoon when the host Washington Nationals play the Colorado Rockies in the rubber match of their three-game series.,Garcia belted a three-run homer to power Washington to a 6-1 victory o...

Guardians search for way to slow Yankees' sluggers
In each of the past two games, Juan Soto and Aaron Judge homered. The only difference from the marathon series opener on Tuesday was that the duo helped the New York Yankees dominate a win on Wednesday.,After driving in 12 of New York's 13 runs the past two days, the powerful pair will attempt to he...

Crew, LAFC advance to MLS Cup rematch in Leagues Cup final
Diego Rossi scored his third brace in four matches as the host Columbus Crew defeated the Philadelphia Union 3-1 in a semifinal of the Leagues Cup on Wednesday.,Columbus advances to host the championship match on Sunday against Los Angeles FC, which routed the visiting Colorado Rapids 4-0 in the sec...

Nolan Arenado's walk-off slam in 10th powers Cards past Brewers
Nolan Arenado hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning to lift the Cardinals past the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 10-6 on Wednesday.,Luken Baker hit a two-run homer, Tommy Pham drove in two runs and Masyn Winn went 3-for-6 with an RBI for the Cardinals.,St. Louis starting pitcher Kyle Gibson allo...

Tina Charles rises to No. 2 in WNBA all-time scoring
Atlanta Dream center Tina Charles sank a tiebreaking 3-pointer early in the fourth quarter on Wednesday to become the second-leading scorer in WNBA history.,Charles assisted on two of the Dream's next four baskets and finished with 12 points and 17 rebounds as Atlanta beat the Phoenix Mercury 72-63 ...

Diego Rossi leads Crew past Union, into Leagues Cup final
Diego Rossi scored his third brace in four matches as the host Columbus Crew defeated the Philadelphia Union 3-1 in a semifinal of the Leagues Cup on Wednesday.,Columbus advances to host the championship match on Sunday against the winner of the late Wednesday semifinal featuring the Colorado Rapids...

Dodgers activate RHP Blake Treinen (hip) from IL
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-handed reliever Blake Treinen from the injured list on Wednesday.,Treinen, 36, last pitched on Aug. 4 and was placed on the 15-day IL the following day with left hip discomfort.,He struck out all three batters he faced during a rehab assignment on Saturday at ...

Reds' Elly De La Cruz joins 60-steal, 20-homer club
Cincinnati shortstop Elly De La Cruz made history when he stole third base in the fifth inning Wednesday in the Reds' road game against the Toronto Blue Jays.,The theft was the 60th of the season for De La Cruz, who became the fifth player since 1901 to have at least 60 steals and 20 homers in a sea...

Yankees defend Aaron Judge after LLWS coach criticizes star
One day after Little League coach Bob Laterza criticized New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, the Yankees came to the defense of their superstar.,Laterza, coach of the South Shore team from Staten Island that reached the Little League World Series, believed Judge didn't do enough to acknowledge his...

Catriona Matthew confirms Old Course will be her final at Women's British Open
Catriona Matthew announced Wednesday that this year's AIG Women's British Open will be her final appearance at the event.,Matthew, who turns 55 on Sunday, will compete in her 30th Open, which begins Thursday at the fabled Old Course at St. Andrews.,The Scot won the event in 2009, one of her four LPG...