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Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) exits start
Kansas City Royals starter Michael Lorenzen exited in the second inning Tuesday night against the host Cleveland Guardians due to a left hamstring strain, but the ailment isn't believed to be serious.,The right-hander apparently sustained the injury earlier in the frame covering first base while try...

Late home runs carry Rays past Mariners
Jose Siri hit a go-ahead two-run homer with two outs in the seventh inning as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the host Seattle Mariners 3-2 on Tuesday.,Yandy Diaz added a solo shot in the eighth for the Rays, who won for just the second time in their past six games to return to .500 (66-66).,The Mariner...

Marlins save their best for last to rally past Rockies
Jesus Sanchez hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run ninth inning and the Miami Marlins rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 in Denver on Tuesday night.,It marked the second time this season that Miami scored five runs in the ninth against Colorado. The Marlins first did it at home on April 30 ...

Braves erupt for 4 runs in 10th, top Twins
Ramon Laureano went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs and the Atlanta Braves outlasted the Minnesota Twins for an 8-6 win in 10 innings on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,Michael Harris II went 2-for-5 with a homer and two RBIs for Atlanta, which won for the eighth time in the past 10 games. Marcell ...

Padres edge Cardinals for 4th win in 5 games
Jake Cronenworth drove in the decisive run to lift the visiting San Diego Padres past the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5 on Tuesday night.,Manny Machado hit a home run as the Padres won for the fourth time in five games. Luis Arraez went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run.,Padres starter Dylan Cease allowed fou...

Wings shake off massive night from A'ja Wilson, sink Aces
Satou Sabally scored 28 points and the Dallas Wings overcame a monster 42-point performance from A'ja Wilson to record a 93-90 victory over the visiting Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday night. ,Dallas (8-22) put together back-to-back wins for just the second time this season while dropping the Aces to 2-4 ...

Rangers-White Sox rained out, to resume in Wed. doubleheader
Tuesday's game between the Texas Rangers and host Chicago White Sox was suspended after four pitches and eventually called due to rain.,Rangers leadoff batter Marcus Semien worked a 2-2 count against Chicago starting pitcher Garrett Crochet in the top of the first inning before the game was suspende...

Iowa QB Cade McNamara ready for opener vs. Illinois State
A wobbly fall camp and rustiness from last season's knee injury didn't prevent Cade McNamara from winning Iowa's starting quarterback job.,McNamara will play his first game in 11 months on Saturday when the No. 25 Hawkeyes face FCS program Illinois State at Iowa City, Iowa.,McNamara tore the ACL in ...

Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) exits start vs. Guardians
Kansas City Royals starter Michael Lorenzen exited in the second inning Tuesday night at the Cleveland Guardians with a left hamstring strain.,The right-hander apparently suffered the injury earlier in the frame covering first base while trying to convert a 3-6-1 double play. Lorenzen stayed in the ...

With new coach, No. 9 Michigan begins title defense vs. Fresno St.
Michigan won the national championship last season amid controversy. The offseason drama continues to follow the Wolverines, but they're intent on successfully defending their title.,The No. 9 Wolverines open their season with a nonconference game against Fresno State on Saturday night in Ann Arbor,...

QB Taylor Heinicke survives Falcons' final roster cuts
The Atlanta Falcons elected to keep three quarterbacks in announcing their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday.,Veteran journeyman Taylor Heinicke joined starter Kirk Cousins and rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr., with the main surprise cuts being preseason standouts cornerback Kevin King and wide r...

Sky look to stop losing skid against Mystics
The Washington Mystics and Chicago Sky have dealt with their fair share of anguish this season.,One of these teams will receive a reward when they meet Wednesday night in Chicago.,Both teams are coming off two-point results.,For the Mystics (8-22), it's a chance to build on a sterling effort. They'r...

Jannik Sinner stumbles, then steps on gas in U.S. Open first round
Top-seeded Jannik Sinner surprisingly dropped his first set of the U.S. Open before rallying for a 2-6, 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 win over Mackenzie McDonald in the first round Tuesday in New York.,McDonald, an American ranked No. 140 in the world, had the home crowd on his side as he broke the Italian's serve ...

No. 18 Kansas State gets early test in FCS contender UT-Martin
As opening acts in Manhattan go, there are big implications for the season-opening game at Kansas State. ,No. 18 Kansas State hosts FCS power UT-Martin on Saturday under the lights with bright expectations encircling both programs. , ,K-State is looking for its second appearance in the Big 12 Champi...

Packers RB AJ Dillon lands on IR with neck injury
Packers running back AJ Dillon was placed on injured reserve with no designation to return, ending his 2024 season before it begins.,Dillon, 26, finished last season on IR with a neck stinger, the same injury that will prevent him from suiting up as the primary backup to new starting running back Jo...

Twins claim RHP Michael Tonkin off waivers from Yankees
Right-handed pitcher Michael Tonkin is back with the Minnesota Twins, who claimed him off waivers from the New York Yankees on Tuesday.,Tonkin was drafted by Minnesota in 2008 and played in the organization until 2017. He swapped from the New York Mets to the Twins and back again to the Mets this pa...

Reports: Dolphins WR Odell Beckham Jr. to begin season on PUP list
Anxiously waiting to see wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in a Dolphins uniform, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and others are going to be left in suspense until October.,According to reports, Beckham will start the 2024 season -- his first in Miami -- on the physically unable to perform list. By NFL rul...

Retiring Danielle Collins waves off ceremony after US Open loss
Former World. No. 7 and soon-to-be-retiree Danielle Collins wanted no part of a ceremony meant to honoring her after she lost her final Grand Slam singles match at the U.S. Open on Tuesday.,Collins fell to fellow American Caroline Dolehide 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 at Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York.,The 11...
12 Must-Have Fantasy Football Draft Picks in 2024
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Ole Miss massive favorite at home in opener vs. Furman
Expectations in the quaint town of Oxford, Miss., have soared to astronomical heights.,That's because the town's Southeastern Conference football team, headed by coach Lane Kiffin, is coming off a milestone season with the hopes of even more to come.,Kiffin's fifth season with No. 6 Ole Miss will be...