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Charlotte FC eager to test form against red-hot Crew
After topping MLS-best FC Cincinnati, Charlotte FC are ready to take on another Ohio giant as they hit the road to face the surging Columbus Crew on Wednesday night. ,It would seem like a tough task for Charlotte (10-8-5, 35 points) considering the defending MLS Cup champion Crew (12-3-6, 42 points)...
Atlanta United, NYCFC collide as both look to improve
Different issues confront New York City FC and host Atlanta United as they prepare for their match on Wednesday night. ,Getting back on track is something that both sides have in common.,"I think it's about being ourselves," New York City coach Nick Cushing said. "It's about reflecting on previous p...
Bet the Over on These NFL Team Win Totals in 2024
NFL season is right around the corner, and there's no better time to lock in some future bets. Check out these teams with the best value to bet over their win total in 2024....
Sky bound to have hands full with A'ja Wilson, Aces
Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson is in the midst of a historic run. ,When Las Vegas hosts the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night, Wilson will attempt to extend her record streak of 20-point, 15-rebound games by recording a fourth straight. ,Wilson most recently tallied 28 points and 17 rebounds as the Ac...
ATP roundup: Norrie opens with win in Sweden, could meet Nadal
No. 5 seed Cameron Norrie of Great Britain earned a 7-6 (4), 6-4 win over Slovakia's Jozef Kovalik in the first round of the Nordea Open on Monday in Bastad, Sweden.,Norrie, eliminated in the third round of Wimbledon earlier this month, hit seven aces and never faced break point against Kovalik. Nei...
League's best square off when Sun visit Liberty
The New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun likely will spend the rest of the season jostling for the WNBA's top two records.,Before taking a month off for the All-Star break and Paris Olympics, the Sun would like to inch closer to the top mark. Their next chance is Tuesday's visit to the league-leadin...
Home Run Derby Primer: Favorites, Sleepers, History, Park Factors
ARLINGTON, Texas -- The 2024 Home Run Derby has plenty of star power.,The Orioles' Gunnar Henderson and the Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. are fast-rising superstars, the Rangers' Adolis Garcia has delivered plenty of fireworks inside Globe Life Field and the Mets' Pete Alonso has become a staple in the der...
Willy Adames powers Brewers past Nationals
Willy Adames went 4-for-4 with four RBIs to help the host Milwaukee Brewers avoid a sweep with a 9-3 win against the Washington Nationals on Sunday.,Brewers relief pitcher Colin Rea (9-3), who stepped in for opener Rob Zastryzny in the second, went 5 2/3 innings, giving up two runs on five hits and ...
Skidding Brewers bid to avert sweep in finale vs. Nationals
The suddenly struggling Milwaukee Brewers will turn to right-hander Colin Rea in a bid to avoid a three-game sweep against the visiting Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon. ,Rea (8-3, 3.81 ERA) will be opposed by right-hander Jake Irvin (7-7, 3.13 ERA). ,The Brewers suffered a gut-wrenching los...
MLB-best Phillies eye series win over A's before break
The Philadelphia Phillies look to move a season-high 30 games over .500 on Sunday when they host the Oakland Athletics in the teams' last contest before the All-Star break.,The Phillies avenged a 6-2 setback to the Athletics in the series opener on Friday by belting four homers in their 11-5 romp on...
Crew blow out West-leading LAFC for fifth straight win
Christian Ramirez scored twice against his former team as the streaking Columbus Crew handed host Los Angeles FC their first loss in 11 matches, 5-1 on Saturday.,Ramirez scored in the 38th and 84th minutes, while Cucho Hernandez tallied in the 56th and Diego Rossi four minutes later in the first mee...
NYCFC, Fire battle to scoreless draw
New York City FC overcame a commanding possession disparity, was not credited with a shot on goal until late in the second half and settled for a 0-0 draw with the host Chicago Fire on Saturday night.,NYCFC (11-9-3, 36 points) fell to 2-4-1 in its past seven matches and dropped at least three points...
Nationals get two-run homer in ninth to upend Brewers
CJ Abrams had a two-run homer in the ninth inning as the visiting Washington Nationals completed a comeback from an early five-run deficit to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-5 on Saturday.,Luis Garcia Jr. singled to open the ninth off closer Trevor Megill (0-2), who had converted 18 of 19 save opport...
Lionel Messi bids to lead Argentina past Colombia in Copa title match
Lionel Messi and friends seek a historic victory when Argentina plays Colombia in the Copa America final in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Sunday.,Argentina plays for its 16th title to become the all-time leader in Copa America history, which would break a tie with Uruguay in what will be star forward Ange...
A'ja Wilson-led Aces look to remain hot vs. Mystics
The Las Vegas Aces go for a season sweep of the Mystics when they travel to Washington for a Sunday afternoon showdown.,Las Vegas (15-7) has won nine of its last 10 games and is in fourth place. Washington (6-17) has dropped four of its last six and sits in 10th.,Aces star A'ja Wilson has been on a ...
Five NFL Players Who Could Be Really Disappointing in 2024
Maybe it's a player on the back nine of their career, or a player with lofty expectations, but these five NFL players could be really disappointing in 2024....
Three Big NBA Trades That Can Still Happen This Offseason
While this NBA offseason has been rather underwhelming, keep an eye on Lauri Markkanen, Jerami Grant and Brandon Ingram as players that can all be traded....
Braves' Marcell Ozuna aims to continue power display vs. Padres
Marcell Ozuna said Monday night's Home Run Derby will be a show.,Ozuna got an early start on it Friday night in San Diego, where he belted his 25th and 26th homers of the season to fuel the Atlanta Braves' 6-1 win over the Padres. Atlanta will shoot for a series win on Saturday in San Diego.,The Bra...
Mariners' Cal Raleigh looks to flex muscles in rematch vs. Angels
Cal Raleigh has seemingly provided the Seattle Mariners with the offensive spark they were looking for after a slow start to the month. ,Raleigh has gone deep five times in the past four games, a power surge he will attempt to ride on Saturday when Seattle continues a four-game set with the Los Ange...
Brewers turn to Dallas Keuchel in rematch vs. Nationals
The Milwaukee Brewers will look to bounce back behind recently acquired veteran Dallas Keuchel when they host the Washington Nationals on Saturday. ,Keuchel (0-0, 4.61 ERA), making his fourth start for Milwaukee since being acquired from Seattle in late June, will face fellow left-hander Mitchell Pa...