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Cleveland Guardians Close Gap on Detroit Tigers, Inch Closer to MLB Playoffs
The Cleveland Guardians have stormed back into the AL Central race with a 12-1 stretch, cutting the Detroit Tigers’ lead to just 3.5 games....
Alex Ovechkin (lower body) day-to-day to open Capitals camp
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is dealing with a lower-body injury to open training camp and sat out practice Thursday.,However, Capitals coach Spencer Carbery told reporters the injury was "nothing significant" and described Ovechkin as day-to-day, with no concern for a long-term absence.,O...
Alanna Smith, A'ja Wilson share Defensive Player of Year honors
Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith and Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson were named WNBA Co-Defensive Players of the Year on Thursday.,Both players received 29 votes from a national panel of 72 media members.,This marks the third time that Wilson has won the award. She also received the honor in 20...
Tigers activate RHP Paul Sewald, DFA RHP Jose Urquidy
Right-hander Paul Sewald joined the Tigers on Thursday for the first time since his trade deadline acquisition.,Detroit activated the 35-year-old reliever from the 60-day injured list, where he landed with a right shoulder strain.,Sewald was 1-1 with a 4.70 ERA and two saves in 18 appearances for th...
Titans focus on protecting Cam Ward vs. 2-0 Colts
Tennessee Titans coach Brian Callahan can see why the Indianapolis Colts are off to a 2-0 start ahead of the teams' meeting on Sunday in Nashville.,"I don't think they've punted and they've been really, really good moving the ball," Callahan said. "We have to go play well.",Given that Tennessee ente...
Julian Fernandez strikes late as NYCFC edges Crew at Yankee Stadium
Julian Fernandez scored in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time to lift New York City FC over the visiting Columbus Crew 3-2 at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday.,Fernandez ripped a shot from the top of the box from a feed by Augustin Ojeda.,New York City (15-9-5, 50 points) beat the Crew for th...
Dylan Beavers' homer leads Orioles to sweep of White Sox
Tyler Wells threw six quality innings, Dylan Beavers hit a two-run homer and the visiting Baltimore Orioles posted a 3-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox to complete a three-game sweep on Wednesday afternoon.,Wells improved to 2-0 with a 2.04 ERA in three starts since making his season debut on Se...
Orioles, White Sox meet with eye toward next season
The visiting Baltimore Orioles continue a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday in a matchup of two last-place teams.,While the clubs may be far removed from playoff contention, both are viewing every remaining game as an opportunity to build momentum toward next season.,Baltimo...
Colton Cowser's 3-run shot powers Orioles past White Sox
Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer and Kyle Bradish pitched five strong innings for his first win in 15 months as the visiting Baltimore Orioles opened a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox with a 4-1 victory on Monday.,Bradish (1-1) allowed one run on four hits with four walks and nine...
Colton Cowser powers Orioles past White Sox
Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer and Kyle Bradish pitched five strong innings for his first win in 15 months as the visiting Baltimore Orioles opened a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox with a 4-1 victory on Monday.,Bradish (1-1) allowed one run on four hits with four walks and nine...
Rams place CB Ahkello Witherspoon (clavicle) on IR
The Los Angeles Rams placed cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon on injured reserve Monday after he suffered a broken clavicle Sunday in a win over the Tennessee Titans.,The veteran starter will have to miss a minimum of four games, though his timeline to return is likely longer as collarbone injuries tak...
Hall of Fame Rangers G Ed Giacomin dies at 86
Hall of Fame goalkeeper Ed Giacomin, a six-time All-Star who played the majority of his 13-year NHL career for the New York Rangers, died on Monday. He was 86.,Giacomin won 290 games with 54 shutouts, 267 and 49 of which came in New York. He shared the 1970-71 Vezina Trophy with fellow Rangers goali...
LSU gets commitment for 4-star QB Peyton Houston
LSU gained a commitment Monday from record-setting quarterback Peyton Houston, making him the first member of the Tigers' Class of 2027.,Houston is a four-star prospect who plays at in-state Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport. He took an unofficial visit to Baton Rouge over the weekend and saw ...
Orioles, White Sox eager for fresh starts in series opener
After a lost weekend for both teams, the Chicago White Sox and visiting Baltimore Orioles look to regroup when they begin a three-game series on Monday.,Chicago (57-93) lost three straight to the host Cleveland Guardians over the weekend, while Baltimore (69-80) was swept in three games by the host ...
Capitals assistant Mitch Love on leave, under NHL investigation
The Washington Capitals placed assistant coach Mitch Love on leave pending an NHL investigation, the team announced Sunday.,It wasn't revealed why Love is under investigation, though ESPN reported that two teams he interviewed with for head-coaching jobs this offseason received a letter that made al...
Charley Hull wins Kroger Queen City after Jeeno Thitikul's miscue
Charley Hull of England earned her third LPGA Tour victory and her first since 2022 when World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul four-putted at the final hole of the Kroger Queen City Championship on Sunday in Hamilton, Ohio.,Hull tapped in for birdie at the par-5 18th hole at TPC River's Bend after her playing ...
Bo Naylor, Guardians beat White Sox for series sweep
Bo Naylor hit a go-ahead solo home run in the seventh inning and drove in all three Cleveland runs as the Guardians completed a three-game sweep of the visiting Chicago White Sox with a 3-2 victory on Sunday.,Naylor also had a two-run double for Cleveland (78-71), which has won four straight and nin...
Matthew Stafford, Davante Adams rally Rams past Titans
Matthew Stafford threw for 298 yards and two touchdowns as the Los Angeles Rams rallied from a third-quarter deficit to topple the Tennessee Titans 33-19 on Sunday in Nashville, Tenn.,Stafford, who completed 23 of 33 passes with an interception, connected with Davis Allen on an 8-yard pass at the 1:...
Protesters bring cycling's Vuelta a Espana to early finish
The 2025 Vuelta a Espana cycling race halted its final stage in Madrid, Spain, on Sunday after protesters took over the city streets.,Two-time Tour de France winner Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark was declared the winner of the three-week event after entering Stage 21 in the lead.,Palestinian flags have...
Former boxing champ Ricky Hatton dies at 46
Former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton has died at age 46, multiple European media outlets reported Sunday.,Police confirmed they found the body of a 46-year-old male at a home in the town of Hyde, about 200 miles north of London, but did not confirm Hatton's death.,A statement from Greater Manche...