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Andrey Rublev advances to DC Open quarterfinals
Top-seeded Andrey Rublev of Russia dominated with his serve en route to a 7-6 (4), 6-4 win over 16th-seeded Arthur Rinderknech of France in the third round of the Mubadala Citi DC Open on Thursday in Washington.,Rublev won 91 percent of his first-serve points, served 19 aces and saved both break poi...

Phillies rookie Tyler Phillips hopes to keep rolling vs. M's
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Tyler Phillips is enjoying a storybook start to his career.,The native of south New Jersey and longtime Phillies fan has won three of his first four appearances for Philadelphia, getting better with each game and going the distance to shut out the visiting Clevelan...

Joy and heartbreak for Tahiti at Olympic surfing competition
TEAHUPO'O, Tahiti -- Local surfer Kauli Vaast advanced to the semifinals at the Olympic surfing competition at his home break of Teahupo'o on Thursday, but heartbroken and tearful teammate Vahine Fierro bowed out, going down to countrywoman Johanne Defay.,Brazil's Gabriel Medina was clinical in fini...

Twins out to extend White Sox's historic losing streak
After spending much of July on the road, the Minnesota Twins are looking forward to spending the bulk of August at home.,The Twins will start a three-game homestand against the Chicago White Sox on Friday night. It marks the first of 18 home games this month for Minnesota, which played only 11 home ...
Winners and Losers of 2024 MLB Trade Deadline
The best part about the MLB trade deadline is breaking down winners and losers. While some teams bought and some teams sold, here's who won and lost the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline....

Brewers seek fresh start vs. Nationals after mediocre month
The Milwaukee Brewers hope a flip of the calendar will help turn their fortunes when they open a three-game series at the Washington Nationals on Friday night.,The Brewers went 11-13 in July and began August with an assortment of injuries, none more jarring than the recurring back issue that flared ...

NFL adjusts rule to address 'cheat motion'
The NFL has adjusted the rulebook for 2024 to hinder so-called "speed motion" -- "cheat motion" to its detractors, NBC Sports' Pro Football Talk reported Thursday.,The pre-snap technique showed up in the NFL last season, with offensive players who are in motion gathering their momentum by leaning to...

Royals wallop White Sox 10-3 to complete sweep
Freddy Fermin smacked a two-run home run among his four hits and Salvador Perez had three hits and two RBIs as the visiting Kansas City Royals routed the Chicago White Sox 10-3 on Wednesday to cap a series sweep.,Brady Singer pitched seven strong innings to earn the win for the Royals. ,Chicago stum...

DJ LeMahieu’s grand slam powers Yankees' sweep of Phillies
DJ LeMahieu hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs to help the visiting New York Yankees complete a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 6-5 victory on Wednesday afternoon.,Giancarlo Stanton had two hits and scored a run for New York, which has won five in a row overall...

Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney, LB Nick Bolton injured
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney and linebacker Nick Bolton both left Wednesday's training camp practice with injuries.,Tight end Izaiah Gathings and offensive tackles Chukwuebuka Godrick and McKade Mettauer also left the field at Missouri Western State University on carts.,Head coach...

Real Salt Lake claim ex-Whitecaps D Javain Brown
Real Salt Lake claimed defender Javain Brown off waivers from the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday.,Brown, 25, recorded two goals and nine assists in 93 MLS matches (73 starts) with Vancouver from 2021-24.,"I've always felt that RSL is a top club, in which I see a team and staff who have a great col...

Report: Grizzlies re-sign G Luke Kennard for 2024-25
The Memphis Grizzlies are bringing back guard Luke Kennard with a one-year, $11 million deal, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,Kennard, 28, averaged 11.0 points, 3.5 assists and 2.9 rebounds and shot 45.0 percent from 3-point distance in 39 games (22 starts) with Memphis in 2023-24.,A career 43.9 percent...

White Sox aim to end 16-game skid in finale with Royals
The number 16 is anything but sweet for the slumping Chicago White Sox.,Then again, there has been little to savor at any point this season for a club that's 56 games under .500.,Chicago has lost a franchise-worst 16 straight games and been swept in 16 series. The White Sox will try to keep both num...

Jazz Chisholm Jr. keeps powering up Yankees vs. Phillies
Jazz Chisholm Jr. is taking the concept of change-of-scenery success to extraordinary heights.,Chisholm, who was acquired from the Miami Marlins this week, homered twice for the second straight game with the Yankees, and he has at least one hit in all three games since joining them.,Chisholm became ...
MLB Trade Deadline Sellers Won This Year's Baseball Trade Frenzy
It's never fun watching your team shell out their best players in exchange for prospects that you've never heard of. But these four sellers won the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline....

Jazz Chisholm Jr., Yankees outlast Phillies in 12 innings
Gleyber Torres hit an RBI sacrifice fly in the 12th inning, Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit two more home runs and the New York Yankees defeated the host Philadelphia Phillies, 7-6, on Tuesday.,Aaron Judge added three hits and Anthony Volpe had two hits for the Yankees, who won their fourth game in a row. ,Ch...

Royals rally in 8th, hand White Sox record 16th straight loss
Vinnie Pasquantino delivered a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth and Michael Wacha pitched seven strong innings as the visiting Kansas City Royals defeated the White Sox 4-3 on Tuesday, extending Chicago's losing streak to a franchise-record 16 games.,The White Sox previously lost 15 in a row sp...

Orioles trade for White Sox DH Eloy Jimenez
The Baltimore Orioles acquired outfielder/designated hitter Eloy Jimenez from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league left-handed pitcher Trey McGough on Tuesday.,Injuries have hampered Jimenez, 27, across his six-year career. He has never played in more than 122 games in a season. Jimene...

Royals land Paul DeJong from White Sox, Lucas Erceg from A’s
Rare buyers at the MLB trade deadline, the Kansas City Royals acquired shortstop Paul DeJong from the Chicago White Sox and right-handed reliever Lucas Erceg from the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday.,The Royals sent right-handed pitcher Jarold Rosado to the White Sox and right-handed pitchers Mason Bar...

Phillies add White Sox LHP Tanner Banks, ship Gregory Soto to O's
The Philadelphia Phillies modified their bullpen during Tuesday's trade deadline by acquiring left-hander Tanner Banks from the Chicago White Sox and sending fellow lefty Gregory Soto to the Baltimore Orioles.,Philadelphia traded away minor league infielder William Bergolla in the Chicago deal and a...