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Guardians' Jo Adell embraces reunion in encounter vs. Angels
Jo Adell had the perfect role model during his six-plus seasons with the Los Angeles Angels. ,Now that he's with the Cleveland Guardians, he's putting many of his lessons learned from three-time American League MVP Mike Trout to good use.,Adell will face his former teammate for the first time since ...
White Sox, Rangers offer possible playoff preview
A game between two teams that stand a combined five games over .500 heading into the final week of August would not normally be considered a potential playoff preview.,But in the parity-ridden American League, the Chicago White Sox and Texas Rangers might be offering a glimpse of a possible division...
Reeling Rockies strive for success on road vs. struggling Nationals
Following a futile homestand, the Colorado Rockies will try to alter their direction when they open a seven-game trip starting Monday night against the Washington Nationals.,The Rockies concluded an 0-6 homestand with a 7-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.,The Nationals, meanwhile, were sw...
Red Sox heating up again entering series vs. Marlins
The Boston Red Sox, who were in last place before altering their season with a 27-3 run, will visit the Miami Marlins on Monday night for the opener of a three-game series.,Following their franchise-record 30-game run, the Red Sox staggered. They went 2-7 before getting back on track with a 5-1 home...
Rays' Drew Rasmussen eager to continue win streak in opener vs. Tigers
The Tampa Bay Rays snapped a three-game losing streak on Sunday. ,The American League East-leading Rays will try to build off that victory on Monday night in the opener of a three-game road series against the struggling Detroit Tigers.,Tampa Bay won 3-1 on Sunday to salvage the finale of a three-gam...
Former NBA player ejected after confrontation with Sky's Natasha Cloud
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected after a verbal altercation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud during the third quarter of Chicago's loss Sunday to the visiting Indiana Fever.,Kanter Freedom, sitting courtside, stood up and took a few steps toward the court with his arms outstretched afte...
FIFA's Gianni Infantino fights back among Nordic FA's 'lost confidence' in him
FIFA president Gianni Infantino's efforts to stay in power included firing back this weekend at critics, including soccer organizations that have publicly announced they have lost confidence in him.,Infantino also went to the Dominican Republic and met with Caribbean Football Union members at an int...
Report: 49ers trade RB Zamir White to Saints for LB Deion Jones
The New Orleans Saints are acquiring running back Zamir White from the San Francsico 49ers for linebacker Deion Jones, ESPN reported late Sunday.,Both veteran players were free agents who signed earlier this month with their teams, only to be traded. The Saints could be looking for depth with five-t...
Report: Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty believed to have sprained ankle
Las Vegas running back Ashton Jeanty is believed to have sprained his ankle on Sunday during Raiders practice in Henderson, Nev., according to a co-report from ESPN and NFL Network late Sunday. ,Jeanty dove for an attempted reception on a pass route and fell awkwardly on the indoor turf surface, per...
Heat sign sharp-shooting guard Klay Thompson
The Miami Heat announced on Sunday night the signing of five-time All-Star guard Klay Thompson after the final year of his contract was bought out by the Dallas Mavericks.,While contract terms were not announced, ESPN reported on Friday that Thompson planned to sign a two-year deal worth nearly $13 ...
AG.AL win $7M Club Championship at Esports World Cup
AG.AL won this year's Esports World Cup Club Championship on Sunday, bringing home the $7 million first-place prize after seven weeks of competition in Paris came to an end.,It capped off a meteoric rise for AG.AL, which finished 38th in the team standings at the 2024 Esports World Cup and sixth las...
Braves edge Brewers in Little League Classic
Tyler Mahle threw five solid innings to continue his impressive run and Michael Harris II homered to help the Atlanta Braves post a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday in the MLB Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa.,Mahle (5-10) allowed one run on six hits while striking out four ...
Dream aim to finish Western trip perfect on visit to Sparks
Four days after the Atlanta Dream poured on the offense in a road victory over the Sparks, they get another chance to repeat the feat Monday in a return to Los Angeles.,The Dream (24-13) can also complete a perfect four-game road trip after already earning victories at Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Pho...
Blue Jays, Cubs slated for 2027 MLB Little League Classic
The MLB Little League Classic is moving to a Thursday night for 2027, with the Toronto Blue Jays facing the Chicago Cubs in Williamsport, Pa.,Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred made the announcement on Sunday, the game's traditional day, during this year's contest between the Atlanta Bra...
Lynx on verge of cementing No. 1 playoff seed as Valkyries visit
The Minnesota Lynx can clinch the No. 1 seed in the WNBA playoffs as soon as Monday.,That's because they have a magic number of two -- a five-game cushion over second with six games to go -- and they are about to meet that second-place team for the final time in the regular season.,The Lynx (31-7) w...
Browns waive Dae'Quan Wright, paving reported return to college at LSU
The Cleveland Browns waived tight end Dae'Quan Wright on Sunday, paving a path for him to return to college football at LSU so long as he clears NFL waivers, his representation told ESPN.,Wright -- who signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent and then landed with Cleveland via ...
Browns coach: Deshaun Watson's comments won't affect QB decision
Deshaun Watson's criticisms of Cleveland Browns fans won't be part of the decision on whether Watson or Shedeur Sanders will be named Monday as the team's starting quarterback.,Browns first-year coach Todd Monken said the piercing comments are a non-factor as he determines which player is the best o...
Tour Championship field of 30 set as Rickie Fowler, 2 others fall out
Gary Woodland, Patrick Cantlay and Scotland's Robert MacIntyre played their way into the top 30 of the FedEx Cup standings on Sunday and qualified at the last minute for the season-ending Tour Championship.,That means three players who began the week inside that top 30 fell on the wrong side of the ...
Matt Freese helps NYCFC earn draw with Revolution
Matt Freese made five saves, including a sensational double stop that began with a penalty kick, to help visiting New York City FC earn a 1-1 draw at the New England Revolution on Sunday afternoon in Foxborough, Mass.,James Sands scored the equalizing goal in first-half stoppage time for NYCFC (7-8-...
Ryan Blaney edges Bubba Wallace to repeat at New Hampshire
Ryan Blaney used a quick pit stop during his final service and overcame an earlier mishap by his No. 12 crew to repeat in the NASCAR Cup Series' Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on Sunday in Loudon, N.H.,The Team Penske driver was one of five cars to take two tires on their final stop...