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No lead is safe as Diamondbacks, Cubs enter series finale
The Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks share the major league lead with 40 come-from-behind victories apiece.,Ryan Waldschmidt proved again that no lead if safe against either of these offenses, hitting a two-out, two-run walk-off homer to give the Diamondbacks a 5-4 win on Tuesday.,The teams wil...
Still winless with Rays, Freddy Peralta takes aim at Tigers
Freddy Peralta has not recorded a win since Tampa Bay acquired him from the New York Mets for a trio of prospects earlier this month. ,But there are some encouraging signs that Peralta can carry into Wednesday afternoon's start in Detroit, when the Rays and Tigers play the rubber match of their thre...
Commanders cut S Will Harris, reportedly sign OT D.J. Humphries
The Washington Commanders cut former starting safety Will Harris on Tuesday among several roster moves.,Later in the day, multiple media outlets reported that Washington signed former Pro Bowl left tackle D.J. Humphries to a one-year contract. Humphries worked out for the Commanders on Tuesday.,Harr...
NASCAR returning Coronado in '27, plans to visit other military sites
NASCAR announced Tuesday that it is returning to Naval Base Coronado in 2027, with both the Cup and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series racing the Southern California course for a second consecutive year.,Additionally, NASCAR announced plans to hold more races at military sites beginning in 2028. NASCAR chie...
After surrendering lead in 9th, Mets edge Brewers in 10th
Francisco Lindor homered and later scoring the winning run in the 10th inning as the host New York Mets beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday.,Bo Bichette flew out to lead off the 10th against Trevor Megill (2-3), who then walked Carson Benge and Luis Robert Jr....
Freedom 250 nets best IndyCar ratings outside 500 since ‘08
The IndyCar Series' Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a one-time street race in the nation's capital in honor of the country's semiquincentennial, earned the racing circuit's best TV ratings for any non-Indianapolis 500 race since 2008.,Fox reported an average of 3.282 million viewers for the unique event, th...
Sky ban Enes Kanter Freedom from arena after altercation
Two days after ejecting Enes Kanter Freedom from Wintrust Arena during a game, the Chicago Sky announced Tuesday that they have banned the former NBA player from the building.,Kanter Freedom, sitting courtside during the Sky's 113-90 loss to the Indiana Fever on Sunday, stood up and took a step onto...
Banged-up Tempo continue unique road trip against Storm
The Toronto Tempo are in the middle of an unusual six-game trip.,They played their last two games at a neutral site in Vancouver to give fans in Western Canada a look at the country's lone WNBA franchise.,After playing Friday and Sunday in British Columbia, the Tempo (11-26) return to the United Sta...
Big Ten, SEC ban returnees from NFL
The Big Ten and Southeastern conferences announced rule changes Tuesday that prevent players who have previously been with an NFL team from returning to play college football at one of their schools.,In the wake of a court order in Louisiana granting several undrafted free agents an unexpected fifth...
Rory McIlroy praises PGA Tour’s ‘big swing,’ eyes European changes next
ATLANTA -- Rory McIlroy may not be involved with any PGA Tour player committees any longer, but he still often speaks his mind on matters like the future of the sport.,When McIlroy sat behind the microphone Tuesday at his pre-tournament press conference at East Lake Golf Club, he was just a few hour...
Root for him or not, Wyndham Clark ups his game for Tour Championship
ATLANTA -- Coming off his victory this past Sunday, Wyndham Clark is one of the favorites to contend this week at the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club.,That doesn't mean Clark will get overtly favorable support from spectators. It just hasn't been the narrative for the two-time U.S. Open cha...
Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase says he’s ‘good’ after knee scare
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase left Tuesday's practice early after suffering what he called a "hyperextension" of his left knee, but he also said he was not concerned about the injury.,Chase was hurt as he fell to the turf while trying to catch a deep pass from Bengals quarterback Jo...
Reports: Warriors signing G Brandon Williams
The Golden State Warriors are signing free agent guard Brandon Williams to a one-year, $2.6 million contract, his agent told multiple media outlets on Tuesday.,Williams is the Warriors' first signing of a player outside the organization this offseason.,The 26-year-old played in 66 games (15 starts) ...
White Sox place OF Andrew Benintendi on bereavement list
The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Andrew Benintendi on the bereavement/family medical emergency list on Tuesday prior to the club's home game against the Texas Rangers.,In a corresponding move, the White Sox recalled rookie infielder/outfielder Rikuu Nishida from Triple-A Charlotte.,Benintendi...
Week 1 'always the plan' for Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is ready to return and expects to be on the field for Week 1 of the regular season -- pending the approval of head coach Andy Reid.,Reid isn't ready to declare Mahomes good to go for the opener next month, a Monday night date with the Denver Broncos.,"I...
Police: 49ers owner Jed York responded to undercover ad on prostitution site
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York used a pseudonym when responding multiple times to a fake prostitution ad ahead of his Sunday arrest in East Palestine, Ohio, according to an incident report obtained by ESPN and The Athletic on Tuesday.,Per the report, York identified himself as "Joe" when contact...
Giants WR Calvin Austin III carted off practice field
New York Giants wide receiver Calvin Austin III was carted off the field after sustaining an apparent right knee injury during Tuesday's practice.,Austin was cutting while working against Deonte Banks during a 1-on-1 drill when his knee appeared to buckle. Austin was consoled by his teammates on the...
Tennessee LB Arion Carter's suspension reduced to 1 game
The NCAA reduced Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter's suspension for receiving an improper benefit from two games to one, athletic director Danny White announced on Tuesday.,Carter received a two-game suspension in July after his agent paid for a $427 flight to a training facility, a Level III violat...
Commanders cut former starting S Will Harris
The Washington Commanders cut former starting safety Will Harris on Tuesday among several roster moves.,Harris, 30, played in the Commanders' first three games last season before fracturing a fibula and returned to action in Week 13 on Nov. 30 against Denver. He started all nine games he played last...
Golf Glance: $40M on line at Tour Championship; British Masters kicks off key stretch
The top 30 players compete for a $40 million purse at the PGA Tour Championship, the LPGA Tour competes for its largest purse outside of the majors and the DP World Tour kicks off its final stretch before the playoffs.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: Tour Championship, Atlanta, Aug. 27-30,Course: East Lake Golf...