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U.S. Open tickets remain steep ahead of year's final Grand Slam
Fans hoping to catch some of the opening matches at the 2026 U.S. Open continue to face steep prices on the reseller market.,The get-in price for the first round at Flushing Meadows in New York, which gets underway on Aug. 30, sits at $197, according to TicketData.com. That spans all combined day an...
Report: Private equity firm Arctos buying 10% of Falcons
Arctos Partners is adding a fourth NFL franchise to its portfolio by purchasing a 10% stake in the Atlanta Falcons, Front Office Sports and CNBC reported.,The private equity firm already owns stakes in the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Chargers.,The deal with Arctos includes a $10....
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner (knee) withdraws from U.S. Open
World No. 1 and 2024 champion Jannik Sinner withdrew from the upcoming U.S. Open on Friday with a knee injury.,The Italian star's news came less than 24 hours after rival Carlos Alcaraz of Spain announced he will make his comeback at the season's final Grand Slam tournament.,"Even though I have been...
Diamondbacks determined to close difficult week with success against Reds
The Arizona Diamondbacks will return home Friday night to open a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds with hopes of nudging back into a National League wild-card spot.,The team came back to Phoenix after losing two of three games against the Red Sox in Boston without All-Star infielder Kete...
After getting rocked in his last start, Cubs' Matthew Boyd set to face M's
If not for St. Louis Cardinals slugger Joshua Baez, Matthew Boyd would be having a heckuva second half of the season.,The Chicago Cubs veteran left-hander is scheduled to start in his home state Friday night in the opener of a three-game interleague series against the host Seattle Mariners.,Boyd was...
Rockies, with moving parts at pitcher, open home series with Guardians
The Colorado Rockies returned from a 5-4 road trip with some momentum, but the Los Angeles Dodgers swept that away this week.,After an 0-3 start to their homestand, the Rockies will open a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night in Denver. ,Colorado right-hander Tanner Gord...
Angels' Zach Neto in a groove entering opener vs. Rangers
Los Angeles' Zach Neto will try to follow up a career night when the Angels face the Texas Rangers on Friday night in Arlington, Texas.,Neto set career highs with five hits and seven RBIs in the visiting Angels' 18-3 drubbing of the Houston Astros on Thursday. Los Angeles took two of three games fro...
Mired in last place, Royals still 'don't quit' as Tigers visit
The Kansas City Royals will try to reach a season-high sixth consecutive win when they open a three-game series with the visiting Detroit Tigers on Friday night. ,In a 12-hit attack on Thursday, Kansas City earned a 6-2 victory that capped its first four-game sweep of the A's since 1994. ,The Royals...
Astros aim to dismiss recent woes, focus on Athletics
The schedule appeared to favor Houston entering last weekend, with a nine-game homestand against three teams with losing records providing the Astros an opportunity to create a cushion atop the American League West.,Instead, with an 18-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday in the rubber match...
White Sox set for reunion with Mets OF Luis Robert Jr.
The American League Central-leading Chicago White Sox figure they can only improve on offense after their Thursday showing.,When the White Sox host the New York Mets on Friday night to begin a three-game series, they are determined to move past a 2-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Chicago managed just ...
Rays strive to regain road success in opener vs. Orioles
The Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles will face off again after a few days apart, and neither club is bound to be pleased with recent trends.,The Rays and Orioles will meet in the opener of a three-game series Friday night in Baltimore.,The Orioles beat Tampa Bay in three of four games from last ...
Marlins hope matchup with Nationals can spark revival
The Miami Marlins, their momentum halted by a poor series in Philadelphia, hope to get back on track on Friday when they play host to the Washington Nationals in the opener of a weekend series.,Miami was swept in three games by the Phillies, capped by a 4-1 loss on Wednesday. Prior to that, however,...
Giants' Rafael Devers ready for first return to Boston
As the Red Sox continue their American League playoff chase, a familiar face will pay a visit to Boston with the San Francisco Giants this weekend.,The teams begin a three-game interleague series on Friday night, with San Francisco slugger Rafael Devers returning to Boston for the first time since a...
Yankees, optimistic about offensive progress, head home to face Jays
As Aaron Judge makes incremental progress in his recovery from a fractured right rib, the New York Yankees are on one of their best stretches since losing their captain over two months ago.,The Yankees are riding a four-game winning streak as they return home Friday night for the opener of a three-g...
Jacob Misiorowski, Chris Sale face off in marquee pitching matchup
The pitchers with the major leagues' top two ERAs will go head to head when the Milwaukee Brewers open a three-game series against the visiting Atlanta Braves on Friday afternoon.,Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski will be opposed by veteran Braves left-hander Chris Sale.,"I don't really focus o...
Cardinals, buoyed by stunning victory, open series at Philadelphia
The St. Louis Cardinals have won five series in a row, although they benefited from a notable gift in their latest contest.,Aided by a dropped ball with two outs in the ninth inning, the Cardinals rallied past the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. St. Louis will look to continue its winning ways on Frida...
Diamondbacks move Ketel Marte to IL after in-person meeting
The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated second baseman Ketel Marte from the restricted list and transferred the three-time All-Star to the 10-day injured list due to left knee inflammation on Thursday.,Marte and his agent, Charisse Espinosa-Dash, met with Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen and mana...
Dodgers regain footing ahead of visit from Pirates
Despite coming off their second series sweep in a 10-day stretch, the Los Angeles Dodgers remain in search of their best form as a three-game visit from the Pittsburgh Pirates begins Friday.,The Dodgers know well the dangers of a late-season series against the Pirates. The teams met for three games ...
Rangers' Jacob deGrom becomes second fastest to 2,000 K's
Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom reached a strikeout milestone on Thursday in a hurry, appropriately.,By fanning the first two Washington Nationals batters in Arlington, Texas, deGrom became the second-fastest pitcher to record 2,000 career strikeouts.,deGrom reached the mark in his 272nd gam...
Padres, Twins open series between final wild-card holders in NL, AL
While a lack of hitting was the biggest factor in the San Diego Padres' struggles at midseason, poor starting pitching was an issue as well.,But in an 18-7 stretch that has lifted them from below .500 to the last National League wild-card spot with 34 games left, it's the rotation that has become on...