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Rays 1B Yandy Diaz hit by pitch, exits vs. D-backs
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz left Sunday's game after being struck by a pitch in the bottom of the first inning in the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks.,Facing starting pitcher Merrill Kelly, Diaz was hit high on the left forearm with a 90-mph changeup from the right-hander....
A's place RHP Austin Adams (forearm) on IL, activate RHP Dany Jimenez
The Oakland Athletics placed right-hander Austin Adams on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with right forearm tendinitis.,The move is retroactive to Thursday. In a corresponding move, the A's activated right-hander Dany Jimenez (strained left oblique) from the 15-day IL.,Adams, 33, is 1-2 with a 3....
Report: 76ers sign French Olympian Guerschon Yabusele
Forward Guerschon Yabusele agreed to a one-year, $2.1 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, ESPN reported on Sunday. ,Yabusele, a 6-foot-8, 260-pound power forward, helped host France capture the silver medal at the Olympics earlier this month. He scored 20 points in the gold-medal match aga...
CFL reinstates Argos QB Chad Kelly, says it's his 'last chance'
Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly has been reinstated by the Canadian Football League, which Sunday said he was returning on a "last chance agreement.",He was expected at Argonauts practice on Sunday.,The league suspended Kelly, the reigning CFL Most Outstanding Player, for a minimum of nine ...
Reports: Eagles OL Mekhi Becton injures leg at practice
Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Mekhi Becton exited practice Sunday with an apparent injury to his right leg, according to multiple reports.,Becton, who primarily has played offensive tackle, is competing to start at right guard with Tyler Steen, who was injured during the Eagles' 14-13 win ov...
Avalanche F Gabriel Landeskog could return 'near' start of season
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog could return to the lineup shortly after the start of the upcoming season, head coach Jared Bednar announced.,Landeskog, 31, has been sidelined since helping the team capture the Stanley Cup at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season. He has been out while r...
Mets activate OF Starling Marte, out since June 22
The New York Mets activated outfielder Starling Marte from the 10-day injured list and inserted him starting lineup for Sunday's home game against the Miami Marlins.,Marte, who has been sidelined by a right knee bone bruise, is playing right field and batting fifth in the lineup for the Mets.,In a c...
Reports: Bucs to release no-show Randy Gregory
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers reached an agreement with edge rusher Randy Gregory and will release him next week, according to multiple reports.,The Bucs placed Gregory on the reserve/did not report list on July 23 when veteran players were required to arrive at training camp.,Gregory, 31, missed the tea...
Reports: Vikings, CB Stephon Gilmore reach 1-year deal
Free agent cornerback Stephon Gilmore and the Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth up to $10 million, multiple media outlets reported Sunday morning.,Per ESPN, the deal includes $7 million in guaranteed money. ,Gilmore, who visited the Vikings on Monday, turns 34 on Sept. 1...
Aces look to ignite offense vs. Sparks
The Las Vegas Aces will look to recover from one of their most worst offensive performances of the season when they host the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday evening.,After scoring 28 points in the first quarter on Saturday, Las Vegas scored eight, 15 and 16 points over the next three en route to a 79-6...
Yankees, Tigers set to clash in MLB Little League Classic
A showdown between the heavy favorites for the American League Most Valuable Player Award and the league's Cy Young Award will make the annual MLB Little League Classic even more special.,The New York Yankees' Aaron Judge, chasing a Triple Crown, will face Detroit Tigers dominant left-hander Tarik S...
End of a Bay Area era: Giants, A's likely play final game as neighbors
When Major League Baseball began including interleague matchups in the regular season in 1997, the Bay Bridge Series between the San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics came to life.,On Sunday, the teams are expected to meet for the final time as neighbors -- the Giants will cross the San Francis...
Mercury, Sky continue to find footing after Olympic break
The Phoenix Mercury will host the Sky on Sunday, three days after winning in Chicago in the first game since the WNBA took a break for the Paris Olympics.,Both teams have played since Phoenix's 85-65 win over the Sky on Thursday night. The Mercury were led in that game by Olympian Kahleah Copper, wh...
Braves' Michael Harris II looks to show Angels' youngsters his skills
Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will spend the rest of the season looking at the youngsters, determining how they fit into the franchise's future.,Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker already knows he's got a great fit with 23-year-old Michael Harris II in his outfield. Harris likely will ...
Bradley Blalock, Rockies seek to slow down Padres
The Colorado Rockies essentially offered the white flag on the 2024 season a month ago with a shift to younger players, and right-hander Bradley Blalock will receive more playing time as a result.,Blalock, 23, was acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers on July 27 and made his first major league start w...
Twins seek four-game sweep vs. reeling Rangers
The Minnesota Twins will vie for a sweep of their four-game series against the Texas Rangers on Sunday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.,The Twins followed one-run wins on Thursday and Friday by rallying for a 5-2 victory on Saturday. ,Picking up a game on the American League Central-leading Cleveland ...
Cubs, in pursuit of playoffs, look to sweep Blue Jays
The Chicago Cubs have had an impressive weekend against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.,It started with Seiya Suzuki delivering a game-winning hit in extra innings on Friday. And in a win Saturday, Chicago received clutch extra-base hits from Ian Happ and Michael Busch, along with a solid effort fro...
Dodgers turn to Clayton Kershaw in bid for series win vs. Cards
With the Los Angeles Dodgers beset by injuries to their starting pitchers, Clayton Kershaw's recovery from offseason shoulder surgery has become even more crucial to the team's fortunes.,Kershaw's comeback will continue Sunday afternoon when the Dodgers play the rubber match of their three-game seri...
Brewers close series vs. Guardians with momentum on their side
Despite losing leading hitter Christian Yelich to season-ending back surgery, the Milwaukee Brewers have plenty of momentum and will try to finish a series sweep of the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday afternoon.,Milwaukee, leader of the National League Central, enters the contest with four wi...
Astros' Framber Valdez aims to continue torrid stretch in matchup vs. White Sox
In addition to a 6-1 win Saturday over the Chicago White Sox that squared the three-game series, the host Houston Astros could get an additional helping of good news along with a victory in the rubber match on Sunday afternoon.,Veteran right-hander Justin Verlander (neck discomfort) appears poised t...