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Blue Jays acquire RHP Jameson Taillon from Cubs
The Toronto Blue Jays obtained veteran right-hander Jameson Taillon from the Chicago Cubs on Sunday for a player to be named or cash considerations.,Taillon was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Monday. He was 2-6 with a career-worst 5.92 ERA through 15 starts and served up 25 home runs, whic...
Dream chase 6th straight win as Aces visit after collapse
The host Atlanta Dream and Las Vegas Aces both have some cushion in the playoff chase, but they seem to be heading in different directions as they face off Monday.,The Aces (20-9) currently have a better playoff position, but have dropped two of their last four games by a single point, including Sat...
Marlins stay rolling with shutout of Mets
Sandy Alcantara and three relievers combined on a five-hitter Sunday for the visiting Miami Marlins, who stayed hot by edging the New York Mets 2-0.,Joe Mack had two hits, including a homer in the fifth inning, for the Marlins, who wrapped up the four-game set with three straight wins as they improv...
Texans reportedly bring back Jadeveon Clowney, sign Mario Edwards
Former No. 1 pick Jadeveon Clowney is returning to the Houston Texans for the first time since the 2018 season, multiple reports said Sunday.,Clowney will sign with Houston for a base value of $5.5 million and a max value of $8 million, KPRC2 in Houston reported.,The report came on the heels of the ...
Mets send RHP Freddy Peralta to Rays for three prospects
The Tampa Bay Rays added to one of the major leagues' better rotations on Sunday by acquiring two-time All-Star Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets in exchange for three prospects.,The Rays, who boast the best record in the American League, sent right-hander Gary Gill Hill, second baseman Emilien ...
Revs F Jack Harrison gets visa, eligible to play vs. Dynamo
Revolution forward Jack Harrison received his United States Green Card and P-1 visa and is now eligible to play for New England, the club announced Sunday.,Harrison, an Englishman, will be classified as a domestic player on the roster and fit to play when the Revolution host the Houston Dynamo on Sa...
Tigers assign prospects acquired in Tarik Skubal deal to minor league affiliates
The Detroit Tigers announced the class and team assignments on Sunday for the three minor league players acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Saturday evening trade of two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal.,River Ryan, a 27-year old right-handed pitcher, will be assigned to Triple-A To...
Astros' Carlos Correa (ankle surgery) not ruling out 2026 return
On May 11, Carlos Correa underwent what he thought was season-ending surgery on his left ankle.,On Saturday, he began working out on the field again, well ahead of the original six- to eight-month recovery timeline. That has the Astros' third baseman optimistic his season isn't over after all.,"We'l...
Former Pro Bowl G Andrus Peat announces retirement
Andrus Peat, who earned three Pro Bowl selections at guard during his 11-year NFL career, announced his retirement via a weekend Instagram post.,"11 years in the league, I gave it everything I had. I may be walking away from football, but not from the lessons it taught me," Peat wrote.,The 32-year o...
Sky's Sydney Taylor aims to stay hot vs. Mercury
Minnesota's Olivia Miles is more or less a shoo-in for Rookie of the Year in the WNBA, but there's a breakout star in Chicago that continues to put herself in the spotlight for all the right reasons.,Sydney Taylor capped a 29-point game with the last-second 3-pointer that lifted the Sky over the Las...
Zach Johnson captures inaugural Champions Tour event in Portugal
PGA Champions Tour rookie Zach Johnson birdied his first three holes and shot a 7-under-par 65 on Sunday to capture the inaugural Portugal Invitational at The Els Club Vilamoura in Algarve, Portugal.,Johnson, who finished at 19-under 197, won for the fourth time in 2026 and edged second-round leader...
Storm look to snap another skid against Liberty
A game against the New York Liberty might be just what Seattle needs.,The Storm lost a franchise-record 11 consecutive games earlier this season, a skid that was snapped with an 11-point win over the visiting Liberty on June 25.,On Monday night, Seattle -- currently riding an eight-game losing strea...
Report: Braves' top pick AJ Gracia has season-ending surgery
AJ Gracia, the Atlanta Braves' top pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, underwent labrum surgery and will miss seven to 10 months, The Athletic reported Sunday.,An outfielder, he was the No. 9 overall pick of the draft out of college at Virginia. The 21-year signed with the Braves for just under $4 million, ...
Saints DT Bryan Bresee to have season-ending surgery
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee will undergo season-ending surgery on his torn ACL, head coach Kellen Moore confirmed Sunday.,Bresee sustained the injury on Wednesday, the first day of training camp.,New Orleans selected Bresee in the first round (29th overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft...
Jerry Jones to 'think about' tinting windows at AT&T Stadium
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones admitted that he will contemplate tinting the west-facing windows at AT&T Stadium.,His decision to do so comes on the heels of FIFA demanding the curtains be closed during recent World Cup match at the venue.,"Well, do you know something?" Jones told Fox 4. "Thinking...
Tarik Skubal on trade to Dodgers: 'This isn't what I planned'
Tarik Skubal fought to hold back tears early Sunday morning as he discussed the trade that is sending him from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers.,He sounded more like a man sorry to leave his city with a job unfinished than one who has the best chance of his career to win a World Series....
Report: Bills S C.J. Gardner-Johnson has lower calf strain
Buffalo Bills veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is nursing a lower right calf injury, one day after being carted off the practice field, ESPN reported Sunday.,Gardner-Johnson sustained the injury in a non-contact situation after defending against a run play during 11-on-11 team drills. ,At least o...
Dodgers, with a big trade win in hand, look to avoid sweep vs. Red Sox
Not only did the Los Angeles Dodgers land the prize of the trade deadline when they acquired Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers on Saturday, they managed to retain right-hander Emmet Sheehan in the process. ,One initial report had Sheehan as part of the return package to the Tigers, before it was ...
Padres look to capture series against visiting Giants
When Jake Cronenworth fell behind 0-2 in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday night, he knew what had to be done.,"Just battle, that's about it," he said. "Just find a pitch to hit, whether it's 0-0 or with two strikes, that's all.",He did and the ensuing single to center gave the San Diego Padre...
After 'huge' win, Mariners vie for series win vs. Twins
Sometimes, the decision to buy or sell at the trade deadline comes down to a single game.,Whether that's the case with the Seattle Mariners might not be decided until Monday afternoon.,All-Star Randy Arozarena, whose name reportedly has come up should the Mariners sell, made a case against that Satu...