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Guardians, Mets trending in opposite directions ahead of finale
The Cleveland Guardians were in the midst of a 10-game losing streak and six games out of the final American League wild-card spot on July 5 -- a day that ended with the New York Mets a half-game out of first place in the National League East and comfortably in the second NL wild-card position.,A mo...
Tigers turn to Jack Flaherty in decisive game vs. Twins
The Detroit Tigers added two starting pitchers, Chris Paddack and Charlie Morton, last week prior to the trade deadline. Getting consistently strong outings out of veteran right-hander Jack Flaherty is just as important.,Flaherty, who will start the finale of a three-game series against the Minnesot...
Streaking Phillies pursue sweep of skidding Orioles
The Philadelphia Phillies are beginning to create a bit of separation in the National League East.,The first-place Phillies will look for their fourth straight victory on Wednesday when they wrap up their home series with the Baltimore Orioles.,Philadelphia's improved play of late has coincided with...
Robbie Ray, Giants ride momentum into matchup with Pirates
San Francisco's Robbie Ray will oppose Pittsburgh's Andrew Heaney in a matchup of veteran lefties on Wednesday afternoon when the Giants and the host Pirates play the rubber match of a three-game series.,Ray (9-5, 2.85 ERA) is coming off one of the best performances of his second All-Star season. He...
Another sex toy lands on court during WNBA game
A sex toy was tossed onto the floor of a WNBA game on Tuesday, continuing an unwanted trend around the league.,The latest incident occurred in the second quarter of the Indiana Fever's road game against the Los Angeles Sparks. It followed similar incidents on July 29 when the Golden State Valkyries ...
Blue Jays LF Joey Loperfido hit on knee, leaves game
Blue Jays left fielder Joey Loperfido left Toronto's Tuesday game against the Colorado Rockies in Denver after being hit on the knee by a pitch in the sixth inning.,Loperfido was batting against Rockies reliever Angel Chivilli when he was struck on the outside of his right knee with a 98 mph fastbal...
Freddy Peralta tallies 13th win in Brewers' defeat of Braves
Freddy Peralta became the first National League player to reach 13 wins on Tuesday when he pitched the visiting Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-2 win over the Atlanta Braves, extending their winning streak to five games.,The Brewers have won 11 of their last 12 road games and hold a 3-2 lead over the Brave...
Former Heat security guard charged in $2 million theft, sale of jerseys
A former law enforcement official, who later worked in security for the Miami Heat and the NBA, made his first appearance in federal court on Tuesday, charged with crimes related to the stealing and selling of game-worn jerseys and other memorabilia.,The Southern District of Florida and the Miami FB...
WR Keenan Allen reunites with Chargers on one-year deal
Veteran receiver Keenan Allen has rejoined the Los Angeles Chargers after spending the 2024 season with the Chicago Bears.,The Chargers announced his return Tuesday evening. NFL Network reported Allen has agreed to a one-year, $8.52 million deal.,Allen was a six-time Pro Bowl selection during 11 sea...
ESPN finalizes acquisition of NFL Network, RedZone for 10% equity
ESPN and the National Football League on Tuesday formally announced an agreement in which ESPN will acquire NFL Network, the linear NFL RedZone Channel and NFL Fantasy in exchange for a 10 percent equity stake in ESPN.,The deal, pending final approval by NFL owners and other conditions, will bring m...
Keenan Allen reunites with Chargers on one-year deal
Veteran receiver Keenan Allen has rejoined the Los Angeles Chargers after spending the 2024 season with the Chicago Bears.,The Chargers announced his return Tuesday evening. NFL Network reported Allen has agreed to a one-year, $8.52 million deal.,Allen was a six-time Pro Bowl selection during 11 sea...
Longtime NHL goalie Anton Khudobin retires
Anton Khudobin, a journeyman goaltender who last appeared in the NHL in 2023, announced his retirement on Tuesday.,Khudobin, 39, played in 260 games across 14 NHL seasons with the Minnesota Wild (2009-11), Boston Bruins (2011-13, 2016-18), Carolina Hurricanes (2013-15), Anaheim Ducks (2015-16), Dall...
Brewers’ Jackson Chourio, Jacob Misiorowski weeks away from IL return
The National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers will have to make do without young outfielder Jackson Chourio and flamethrowing rookie Jacob Misiorowski for a while longer.,Chourio is out for another 2-4 weeks due to his strained right hamstring, Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Tuesday.,Chouri...
Former NFL RB LeShon Johnson convicted in federal dogfighting case
Former NFL player LeShon Johnson has been convicted on six federal felony counts for his role in operating a large-scale dogfighting ring in Oklahoma, federal prosecutors announced on Monday.,The 54-year-old, who played for the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants in the 1990s, n...
Angels' Yoan Moncada out, taking U.S. citizenship test
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada missed Wednesday night's home game against the Tampa Bay Rays because he's taking his United States citizenship test in Miami.,The Angels placed Moncada on the restricted list on Wednesday. The club is hopeful he will return on Thursday.,Moncada, 30, was...
Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. returns, may play preseason opener
Arizona Cardinals star wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. returned to practice Tuesday after missing several days with knee soreness followed by an illness.,Harrison's return means he may be available for Arizona's preseason opener Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach Jonathan Gannon s...
Padres demote LHP JP Sears after shaky team debut
The San Diego Padres optioned recently acquired left-hander JP Sears to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday, one day after he was roughed up in his team debut.,Sears gave up five runs and 10 hits over five innings in the 6-2 loss to the host Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. He gave up a homer to Tyle...
Steelers rookie QB Will Howard hurts throwing hand at practice
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Will Howard left practice on Tuesday with a finger injury on his right (throwing) hand.,Steelers beat reporter Mark Kaboly said Howard gave a thumbs up as he left the practice field and the injury isn't expected to be serious.,Pittsburgh drafted Howard in the s...
White Sox continue trend, add ex-Brewer Bryan Hudson
The Chicago White Sox announced Tuesday that left-handed reliever Bryan Hudson has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte -- two days after the White Sox picked up Hudson off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers.,To make room for the 28-year-old Hudson, the White Sox sent right-handed reliever Owen Whi...
UL Monroe coach Bryant Vincent to double as interim AD
One day after athletic director John Hartwell stepped down, UL Monroe named its head football coach, Bryant Vincent, as his temporary replacement.,Vincent will serve as interim athletic director as he enters his second season coaching the Warhawks on the gridiron.,"I am grateful to Bryant for steppi...