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Blue Jays' strong hitting downs Brewers
Nathan Lukes and Myles Straw each had two RBIs Sunday afternoon and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 8-4., ,The Blue Jays salvaged the finale of the three-game series and completed a 3-3 homestand., ,William Contreras hit a two-run home run and Brice Turang added a solo ...
Sorana Cirstea makes plea for stolen trophy to be returned
Sorana Cirstea is asking that the trophy she recently won at the WTA Tennis in the Lands event be returned to her after she says it was stolen from her hotel room while she was competing in the U.S. Open this week in New York.,Cirstea, 35, won her first WTA singles title since 2021 and just the thir...
Stampeders bid to remain perfect in division when rival Elks visit
The Calgary Stampeders sport a perfect record against West Division foes this season.,The provincial rival Edmonton Elks, however, have yet to record a victory within the division.,The Stampeders (7-3) will look to continue both streaks as well as extend their recent run of good fortune versus the E...
Cubs claim Aaron Civale off waivers from White Sox
The Chicago Cubs claimed starting pitcher Aaron Civale off waivers on Sunday after the Chicago White Sox designated him for assignment, setting up a cross-city move.,Civale's stint with the White Sox lasted just 2 1/2 months after he was traded, along with cash considerations, from Milwaukee for And...
Blue Jays pick up Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from Pirates
The Toronto Blue Jays claimed utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.,The timing of the move, coming before Sept. 1, makes Kiner-Falefa eligible for the Blue Jays' postseason roster.,This marks Kiner-Falefa's second stint with the Blue Jays. He was part o...
Angels place Tyler Anderson on IL, sign journeyman Jose Urena
The Los Angeles Angels placed starting pitcher Tyler Anderson on the 15-day injured list and signed free agent pitcher Jose Urena to fill his spot ahead of Sunday's game against the Houston Astros.,Anderson, who is dealing with a left oblique strain, last threw in Friday's 2-0 loss in Houston, worki...
Colts dedicate season to late owner Jim Irsay, city
The Indianapolis Colts are dedicating the 2025 season to their late owner, Jim Irsay, and to the city the team has called home since 1984.,The Colts released a trailer to kick off the season on Sunday, narrated by franchise legend Edgerrin James, that remembered Irsay. He died at age 65 on May 21. ,...
Dream look to strengthen playoff seeding in road game at Sun
The Atlanta Dream will be looking to improve their playoff seeding when they face the increasingly competitive Connecticut Sun on the road Monday in Uncasville, Conn.,Atlanta (25-14) is in the midst of the playoff race, one of four teams in a clump behind league leader Minnesota as the WNBA seeding ...
Cowboys' DaRon Bland agrees to 4-year, $92M extension
Dallas Cowboys All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland agreed to terms on a four-year, $92 million contract extension, the team announced on Sunday.,At $23 million per season, Bland's average annual salary is the fifth-highest among cornerbacks in the NFL, per Spotrac. According to media reports, the contrac...
Tiger-Cats look to stop recent skid vs. Argonauts
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats find themselves in first place in the CFL East Division, if only by a narrow margin, as they prepare to host the annual Labour Day Classic against the Toronto Argonauts on Monday., ,The Tiger-Cats (6-4) are 1 1/2 games up on Montreal at this point in the regular season, and e...
Charlie Woods fires hole-in-one at Junior Players Championship
Charlie Woods carded his second recorded hole-in-one after firing an ace on Sunday during the third and final round of the Junior Players Championship at Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.,Starting the round on the back nine, Woods was even-par through 11 holes on Sunday before he covered the par-3 third hole ...
Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz remain on leave amid probe
Major League Baseball and its players association extended the non-disciplinary paid leave of Cleveland Guardians right-handers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz "until further notice" amid an ongoing sports betting investigation.,Ortiz and Clase were placed on leave July 3 and July 28, respectively. Th...
Sun G Bria Hartley (knee) to miss rest of season
Connecticut Sun guard Bria Hartley will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining to a meniscus tear in her right knee during a recent practice, the team announced Sunday.,Hartley is expected to make a full recovery for the Sun (10-29), who are eliminated from postseason contention with five...
Jameis Winston's brother following him to Florida State
Jonah Winston is following big brother Jameis Winston to Florida State.,The younger Winston is ranked as a three-star wide receiver in the Class of 2026 by the 247Sports composite. He had offers from about two dozen schools, primarily in the South, including seven in the Southeastern Conference.,He ...
Report: Cubs reach deal with Carlos Santana
The Chicago Cubs agreed to a contract with veteran first baseman Carlos Santana, MLB Network reported Sunday morning.,Terms of the deal were not immediately known for Santana, who was released by the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday, ending his third tenure with the club.,The Cubs (78-58) have won ei...
Dodgers try to avoid sweep against D-backs
In a sudden offensive funk, the Los Angeles Dodgers will look to break from their doldrums in the finale of a three-game home series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon., ,The Dodgers failed to score in a loss to the Diamondbacks on Friday, 3-0, and fell 6-1 -- getting six hits -- o...
Trea Turner, Phillies look to sweep aside Braves
Trea Turner and the Philadelphia Phillies are making their recent trip to New York feel like a distant memory. ,The suddenly surging Phillies aim for a four-game sweep of the visiting Atlanta Braves on Sunday night.,Philadelphia endured a three-game sweep at the hands of the Mets from Monday to Wedn...
Fever, Valkyries upping the intensity as playoff contenders
Expect a playoff atmosphere on Sunday when opponents jockeying for postseason positioning -- the visiting Indiana Fever and the Golden State Valkyries -- meet in San Francisco.,Sixth-place Indiana (21-18) and eighth-place Golden State (20-18) are separated by just a half-game following the Valkyries...
Cubs aim for three-game sweep against Rockies
The Chicago Cubs took advantage of the thin air in Colorado on Friday night for an 11-7 win and then grinded out a 4-3 victory Saturday night. ,Now the Cubs can sweep a three-game series from the Rockies when the teams play Sunday afternoon at Coors Field.,Chicago will send left-hander Matthew Boyd ...
Josh Jung keys Rangers' high-octane offense into finale vs. A's
Josh Jung has recorded three straight three-hit games, making him one of the many hot Texas hitters.,The Rangers, who have scored 41 runs during a four-game winning streak, will look to continue their splurge when they close a three-game series against the Athletics on Sunday at West Sacramento, Cal...