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Alexander Zverev through to 4th round at Wimbledon
Alexander Zverev is showing no hangover effects after capturing his first-ever Grand Slam event.,The French Open champion, who has typically struggled on the grass at Wimbledon, reached the fourth round with a convincing 6-2, 7-6 (4), 6-4 victory over Marcos Giron on Saturday.,The German served bril...
Rangers activate RHP Chris Martin, place RHP Jakob Junis on IL
The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Chris Martin from the injured list on Saturday and placed right-hander Jakob Junis on the IL retroactive to Wednesday.,Martin, 40, has been out for just over a month with a right shoulder impingement. He was 1-1 with a 7.84 ERA over 12 relief appearances this...
Jonas Vingegaard takes Tour de France lead at Stage 1 team time trial
Jonas Vingegaard leaned into his Team Visma/Lease a Bike teammates and grabbed the yellow jersey after Stage 1 of the Tour de France on Saturday at Barcelona, Spain.,The stage marked the return of a team trial to the Tour de France, with a new format as each rider was timed individually, instead of ...
Paige Bueckers on a scoring binge as Wings visit Tempo
Paige Bueckers figures to play a key role again Sunday against when the Dallas Wings look for a 2-0 start to their four-game road trip in a visit to the Toronto Tempo.,Bueckers scored 25 points for the third consecutive game on Thursday when the Wings (12-8) opened the trip with an 86-83 victory ove...
Oilers sign D Shakir Mukhamadullin to 2-year extension
The Edmonton Oilers signed newly acquired defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin to a two-year, $3.5 million contract extension, his agents confirmed Saturday.,The 24-year-old restricted free agent joined the Oilers along with defenseman Zachary Sharp in a trade Wednesday that sent veteran blueliner Darnel...
Fourth of July Best MLB Betting Picks and Predictions
Get the best MLB picks for July 4, including Astros vs. Rays and Orioles vs. Reds, with betting analysis and predictions for Saturday's top games....
Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina knocked out at Wimbledon
Defending champion Iga Swiatek and 2022 winner Elena Rybakina fell in stunning upsets in the third round Saturday at Wimbledon.,Poland's Swiatek, the No. 3 seed, was ousted 7-6 (9), 6-2 by up-and-comer Alexandra Eala, the No. 29 seed. Belgium's Elise Mertens shocked No. 2 seed Rybakina, 7-6 (4), 6-1...
Marlins ride momentum of fast start into rematch vs. A's
The Miami Marlins will look to replicate the powerful start in the series opener when they aim to defeat the Athletics again on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,The Marlins erupted for six first-inning runs while posting a 12-5 victory in Friday's opener. Heriberto Hernandez hit a three-run...
Cardinals determined to continue hit parade vs. Cubs
The St. Louis Cardinals have gotten their offense in gear.,After scoring eight runs over the final three innings of an 11-5 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, the Cardinals set a season high in runs and hits (17) on Friday in a 17-1 romp over the rival Chicago Cubs.,The Cardinals will look...
After ending skid, Yankees look to continue hold on Twins
Seven games of frustration were more than enough for the New York Yankees.,After snapping their ugly slide, the Yankees will shoot for another win Saturday afternoon when they host the Minnesota Twins.,New York ended its longest skid since dropping nine straight Aug. 12-22, 2023, in a season when it...
Mariners jump back on piggyback in matchup with Blue Jays
The piggyback is back.,And this time, with two different Seattle Mariners pitchers.,Logan Gilbert is scheduled to start Saturday afternoon against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays, throwing approximately 65 to 75 pitches, before turning things over to fellow right-hander Emerson Hancock.,They will be ...
Six-run first propels Marlins to runaway defeat of A's
Heriberto Hernandez hit a three-run homer and Jakob Marsee added a solo shot during a six-run first inning to help the Miami Marlins post a 12-5 victory over the Athletics on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,Kyle Stowers went 4-for-5 with two homers, three RBIs and three runs for the Marlins,...
Dylan Cease, Blue Jays shut out Mariners to begin ALCS rematch
Dylan Cease pitched seven sharp innings as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the host Seattle Mariners 2-0 on Friday in the opener of a three-game series between the teams that met in the 2025 American League Championship Series.,It was the third victory in the past four games for the Blue Jays followi...
Pro-Argentina crowd helps spur dramatic win over Cape Verde
When Argentina twice conceded equalizing goals to Cape Verde in the round of 32 on Friday night, the decidedly partisan Albiceleste crowd did not grow quiet.,If anything, the volume increased as La Doce made the stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., their own, imploring their side to a 3-2, extra-time vic...
Yankees snap longest skid since 2023 with win over Twins
Ben Rice hit a go-ahead two-run homer with two outs in the third inning and the New York Yankees snapped their seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday night.,The Yankees ended their longest losing streak since dropping nine straight from Aug. 12-22, 2023, ...
Yankees snap their longest skid since 2023 with win over Twins
Ben Rice hit a go-ahead two-run homer with two outs in the third inning, and the New York Yankees snapped their seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday night.,The Yankees ended their longest losing streak since dropping nine straight from Aug. 12-22, 2023,...
Australia coach defends controversial PK decisions
Patrick Beach and Mathew Ryan were taken by surprise when Australia coach Tony Popovic executed a goalkeeper substitution just before a penalty-kick shootout against Egypt on Friday.,"You have to talk to the coaches about that," Beach told reporters post-match. "I found out at the same time you guys...
Argentina survive Cape Verde upset bid with 2 extra-time goals
Argentina scored yet another vital World Cup goal with the help of a hand, but this one was completely legal.,In the 111th minute, Cristian Romero headed Lionel Messi's corner kick off the hand of Cape Verde defender Diney Borges, redirecting it inside the far post to complete a 3-2 victory in extra...
George McNeill moves ahead by 2 in U.S. Senior Open debut
In his first year of eligibility at the U.S. Senior Open, George McNeill shot a 4-under-par 66 to take the 36-hole lead on Friday at Scioto Country Club in Columbus, Ohio.,McNeill posted the low round of the championship thus far and separated from the pack by birdieing two of his final four holes. ...
Mariners place CF Julio Rodriguez on 7-day concussion IL
Hit in the back of the helmet with a throw on Thursday, Seattle Mariners All-Star center fielder Julio Rodriguez was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list on Friday.,Rodriguez, 25, left Thursday's 1-0 home win over the Los Angeles Angels in the third inning, two innings after Nolan Schanue...