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Charlie Woods' U.S. Junior run ends with bogey in playoff
Charlie Woods' run at the 2026 U.S. Junior Amateur ended early Wednesday with a bogey on the first playoff hole.,The 17-year-old son of Tiger Woods fell shy of advancing to match play at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pa.,Charlie Woods was one of 14 golfers in the playoff, competing for tw...

Astros turn to Peter Lambert in bid for sweep of reeling Marlins
A spate of unrelenting injuries to the rotation resulted in 14 different pitchers making starts for the Houston Astros this season, with Ronel Blanco joining that group on Monday when he made his season debut after undergoing Tommy John surgery.,Hayden Wesneski, slated to make a rehab start for Trip...

Heat: Link for LeBron James presser posted by mistake
The Miami Heat said a live-stream link titled "LeBron James Introductory Press Conference" was posted by mistake to the team's YouTube channel.,The post, which included the date July 27, was later deleted. A team spokesperson told ESPN on Tuesday night that the club's social media department had bee...

With Michael Conforto waiting, Cubs vie to take rubber game from Tigers
The Chicago Cubs have been getting instant offense off the bench from Michael Conforto, who hit his MLB-leading fourth pinch-hit home run of the season in an 11-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.,Conforto is an outfielder by trade but has had to carve out a bench role because Ian Happ, ...

Martin Perez returns for Braves, to pitch against Padres
Veteran Martin Perez will come off the injured list to take his spot in the starting rotation when the Atlanta Braves host the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.,The Padres beat the Braves 8-3 on Tuesday to even the four-game series at a game apiece. San Diego has won four of five games against the Brav...

'Frustrated' Blue Jays eager to reverse course vs. Rays
The Toronto Blue Jays will be out to salvage what they can from a guaranteed losing homestand Wednesday night when they continue their series with the Tampa Bay Rays.,The Blue Jays dropped to 1-4 on their seven-game homestand with a 12-2 setback to the Rays on Tuesday. ,Tampa Bay is 7-1 against Toro...
Bengals Have No More Excuses Entering the 2026 NFL Season
The Bengals aggressively revamped their roster around Joe Burrow this offseason, making the 2026 season a championship-or-bust campaign....
MLB Player Props Today: Best Bets for Wednesday, July 22
Check out the best MLB player props for Wednesday, including picks on Rangers infielder Justin Foscue and Astros starter Peter Lambert....

Phillies eager to atone from bases-running blunder vs. Dodgers
One night after escaping with a win to even the series at a game apiece, the Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday in the decisive contest of the set.,After dropping a 10-7 decision in Monday's series opener, the Dodgers notched a 2-1 triumph Tuesday with Max Muncy's two-r...
WNBA Best Bets: Wednesday Picks Featuring Lynx, Aces and Wings
Get the top WNBA betting picks for Wednesday, including Lynx vs. Storm, Aces vs. Mystics and Wings vs. Fire before the All-Star break....

Left-handers abound as Rangers take on White Sox
The Texas Rangers typically salivate when facing left-handed pitching.,On Wednesday night, they'll take aim against Chicago White Sox southpaw Anthony Kay while trying for a home series win.,Texas routed the White Sox 10-0 on Tuesday night, collecting 17 of its season-high 18 hits against lefties. L...
LeBron James’ Next Team Is Obvious, Even if Prediction Markets Say Otherwise
LeBron James reportedly has three finalists in free agency. Here's why Cleveland offers the best basketball fit and clearest path to another NBA championship....

Guardians, Steven Kwan seek third straight win vs. Twins
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan spent the first three months of his season in an offensive morass, batting a career-low .213 while looking nothing like a two-time All-Star at the plate.,July has been an entirely different story for him.,The Guardians will seek their third straight win ove...

Ildemaro Vargas, Diamondbacks chase series win vs. A's
Ildemaro Vargas hadn't forgotten the joyous feeling of getting a walk-off hit, even if it had been nearly seven years since his only other one in the majors.,After providing the game-winning single on Tuesday, Vargas will look to help the Arizona Diamondbacks win the series when they host the Athlet...

Angels eye continuing one streak while Cards hope to avoid extending another
The St. Louis Cardinals will try to avoid their first five-game losing streak of the season when they finish a six-game road trip with a matchup against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif., ,St. Louis opened the trip with a 5-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Fr...

Nationals push to continue power surge in finale vs. Rockies
Coors Field always has been a hitter-friendly park, and the Washington Nationals have helped continue that narrative. ,After belting five homers over the first two contests against the Colorado Rockies, the Nationals will look to do more damage in the finale of a three-game series on Wednesday after...

Eugenio Suarez, Reds strive to keep 'good vibes' going vs. M's
The good vibes started for Eugenio Suarez the minute he walked back into T-Mobile Park in Seattle.,The Cincinnati Reds' veteran infielder received a standing ovation when he was introduced before his first at-bat Monday and shared a hug with Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh at the plate.,Those good vibe...

Starter Christian Scott, a bright spot for struggling Mets, faces test vs. Brewers
A lost season thus far for the New York Mets has at least unearthed possible future rotation mainstays Nolan McLean, Christian Scott and Zac Thornton.,Scott will look to follow in the footsteps of his fellow youngsters on Wednesday afternoon, when he takes the mound for the visiting Mets in the rubb...

Seth Lugo's durability on display as Royals aim to sweep Giants
Amid all the health issues within Kansas City's rotation, Seth Lugo continues to grind. ,Looking for another strong home start, the veteran right-hander also tries to continue his recent starting dominance over San Francisco as the Royals aim for a three-game sweep of the Giants on Wednesday. ,Lugo ...

Red Sox eye record win streak in doubleheader vs. Orioles
The Boston Red Sox will have an opportunity to make history when they play two games against the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday., ,Boston, which has won 14 consecutive games, had a chance to tie the club record for consecutive victories when it was scheduled to play Baltimore on Tuesday, bu...