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Cards' Kyle Gibson looks to build on last outing in test vs. Nationals
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle Gibson used the All-Star break to review his performance to date and reset for the stretch run.,After allowing four runs on 10 hits in four innings in his last start before the break, Gibson (7-3, 3.99 ERA) went 6 2/3 frames while allowing one run on three hits in hi...

Mariners look to hand White Sox 13th straight loss
The Seattle Mariners expect to welcome slugging outfielder Randy Arozarena to the lineup for Saturday's visit to the Chicago White Sox after acquiring him in a trade with Tampa Bay late Thursday.,A stagnant Mariners attack sure looked strong on Friday without Arozarena in the opener of a three-game ...

Tarik Skubal makes possible final Tigers start vs. Twins
Trade rumors have swirled around Tarik Skubal in recent weeks, though it's anticipated the Detroit Tigers will not deal their ace unless they get an overwhelming offer.,In any case, Skubal's last start before the trade deadline will be closely watched. The left-hander is scheduled to pitch the middl...

Austin Hays could make Phillies debut vs. Guardians
The Cleveland Guardians made the most of their offense to capture the opener of their three-game series against the host Philadelphia Phillies.,Winners of three of their past four games, the Guardians will bid for a series victory on Saturday night when the top teams in the American League and Natio...

Big 10th inning pushes Nationals past Cardinals
Jacob Young tripled home three runs in the 10th inning and the visiting Washington Nationals went on to defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-8 Friday night.,Luis Garcia Jr. drove in three runs and Juan Yepez was 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBIs for the Nationals, who rallied from 5-2 and 6-3 deficits...

Early home runs steer Marlins past Brewers
Bryan De La Cruz and Jake Burger homered during a three-run first inning on Friday as the visiting Miami Marlins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-2 in the opener of a three-game series.,Josh Bell added a solo shot leading off the ninth for Miami to close the scoring. Bell, De La Cruz, Burger and Nick Fo...

Manager: Mets' Kodai Senga needs MRI on injured leg
The season debut of the New York Mets' Kodai Senga lasted 5 1/3 innings on Friday night, until the right-hander was removed from his start against the visiting Atlanta Braves with a left calf strain.,He will go for an MRI exam on Saturday, according to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza.,Senga, 31, who is ...

Eight-run first inning sparks Mariners' rout of White Sox
Josh Rojas, Dylan Moore and Victor Robles smacked successive home runs in a first-inning barrage and George Kirby delivered seven solid innings as the visiting Seattle Mariners routed the Chicago White Sox 10-0 on Friday.,Seattle snapped a three-game losing streak while sending Chicago to its 12th s...

Saints QB Jake Haener announces ‘non life-threatening’ cancer
Saints backup quarterback Jake Haener told reporters Friday that he has been diagnosed with a form of skin cancer.,Haener said he learned of the diagnosis just before the start of training camp, adding that he believes the diagnosis itself was fairly rare. He went to doctors to have a bump on his fa...

Lauren Coughlin maintains lead at CPKC Women's Open
Lauren Coughlin, a winless 31-year-old veteran, maintained her lead after the second round of the CPKC Women's Open on Friday in Calgary.,Coughlin shot a 2-under-par 70 at Earl Grey Golf Club on Friday and wound up at 6-under 138. She sits one stroke ahead of South Korea's Haeran Ryu, who logged a s...

Twins get hitting and pitching in win at Tigers
Pablo Lopez pitched seven strong innings, Minnesota batters backed him with four homers and the Twins cruised past the host Detroit Tigers, 9-3, on Friday night.,Lopez (9-7) gave up two runs and six hits while notching seven strikeouts. Byron Buxton and Christian Vazquez homered and drove in two run...

Mets acquire Mariners RHP Ryne Stanek
The New York Mets added a veteran arm to their bullpen on Friday, acquiring right-hander Ryne Stanek from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for outfield prospect Rhylan Thomas.,Stanek, who turned 33 on Friday, is 6-3 with a 4.38 ERA in 39 innings this season, posting seven saves over 46 relief appear...

Mariners acquire RHP Yimi Garcia from Blue Jays
The Seattle Mariners acquired right-handed reliever Yimi Garcia from the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday in exchange for outfielder Jonatan Clase and minor league catcher Jacob Sharp.,Garcia, 33, is 3-0 with a 2.70 ERA in 29 games for Toronto this season and has converted 5-of-6 save opportunities. His ...

O's acquire RHP Zach Eflin, ship 3 minor leaguers to Rays
The American League East-leading Baltimore Orioles bolstered their starting rotation on Friday, acquiring veteran right-hander Zach Eflin and cash considerations from the Tampa Bay Rays.,In exchange, the Rays received three minor leaguers: right-hander Jackson Baumeister, outfielder Matthew Etzel an...

QB Tua Tagovailoa lands richest deal in Dolphins history
The Miami Dolphins and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa agreed to a four-year, $212.4 million extension, his agency confirmed with ESPN on Friday.,The new contract includes $167 million guaranteed and is the largest in Dolphins history. The $53.1 million average annual ranks third in the NFL behind Trevor...

Crew loan F Marino Hinestroza to Colombian club
The Columbus Crew loaned forward Marino Hinestroza to Colombia's Atletico Nacional on Friday.,The one-year loan includes an option to recall Hinestroza following the 2024 MLS season.,The 22-year-old Colombian international tallied two goals in 16 MLS matches (four starts) this season.,--Field Level ...

WTA roundup: Magda Linette, Mirra Andreeva win titles
No. 4 seed Magda Linette crushed Polish compatriot and No. 6 seed Magdalena Frech 6-2, 6-1 on Friday to win the Livesport Prague Open in the Czech Republic.,Linette saved all four break points she faced in the 80-minute victory to earn her third career title, her first on clay and first since 2020. ...

Boats, rain, Lady Gaga, lights usher in 2024 Summer Games
PARIS -- Lady Gaga sang a French cabaret song near Notre-Dame cathedral, a giant plume of blue, white and red smoke was sent high above a bridge over the Seine and a winged man played accordion as the Olympics' opening ceremony marked the official start of the Summer Games in Paris on Friday.,A flee...

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell speaks at Khyree Jackson funeral
Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell spoke on the toughness of the late Khyree Jackson at a funeral held on Friday for the rookie cornerback who was killed in a car accident earlier this month.,O'Connell said Jackson opted to play through shoulder pain in camp despite encouraging the fourth-...

Saints CB Marshon Lattimore exits practice with hip injury
New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore left Friday's training camp practice with a hip flexor injury.,Coach Dennis Allen confirmed the injury but did not provide any details about the severity.,Lattimore, 28, missed 10 games in 2022 and seven games in 2023 due to kidney and ankle issues, re...