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Astros' Framber Valdez aims to continue torrid stretch in matchup vs. White Sox
In addition to a 6-1 win Saturday over the Chicago White Sox that squared the three-game series, the host Houston Astros could get an additional helping of good news along with a victory in the rubber match on Sunday afternoon.,Veteran right-hander Justin Verlander (neck discomfort) appears poised t...

Mariners eager to get offense going vs. Pirates
What a difference a week makes. Unfortunately for the Seattle Mariners, it hasn't been a good one.,On Aug. 11, the Mariners were tied with the Houston Astros for first in the American League West and were 2 1/2 back of the final wild-card berth.,Entering Sunday, they've lost five in a row, are four ...

Astros beat White Sox for 9th win in past 10 games
Hunter Brown recorded his 14th quality start while matching his single-season high for victories to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-1 win over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Saturday.,Brown (11-7) logged seven innings for only the second time this season and allowed one run on four hits and two wa...

100 Thieves open playoffs with sweep at LCS Summer Split
100 Thieves opened the League Championship Series Summer Split playoffs with a bang on Saturday, sweeping Dignitas 3-0 in the upper-bracket quarterfinals.,With the victory, 100 Thieves will face Team Liquid in the semifinals. Liquid locked down the No. 1 seed by going 7-0 in group-stage action. ,100...

Sparkling second round lifts Richard Green into lead at Rogers Charity Classic
Richard Green of Australia carded an 8-under 62 on Saturday to jump into the lead after two rounds of action at the Rogers Charity Classic in Calgary. ,Green put together a stunning start to his round, collecting nine birdies through the first 11 holes. He recorded a double bogey at the par-3 12th b...

Astros beat White Sox for 9th win in last 10 games
Hunter Brown recorded his 14th quality start while matching his single-season high for victories to lead the Houston Astros to a 6-1 win over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Saturday.,Brown (11-7) logged seven innings for only the second time this season and allowed one run on four hits and two walks w...

Justin Allgaier wins wild finish at Michigan
Justin Allgaier used pit strategy and a fast No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet to take the lead of the Cabo Wabo 250 at Michigan International Speedway with 16 laps of regulation remaining Saturday and then held off the field in two laps of overtime -- before a caution came out, ending the race for an ...

White Sox claim Enyel De Los Santos off waivers
The Chicago White Sox announced Saturday that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Enyel De Los Santos off waivers from the New York Yankees.,To make room on the 40-man roster, Chicago also recalled right-handed pitcher Gus Varland from its Triple-A club, while placing Mike Clevinger on the 60-day...

Rays place RHP Zack Littell (shoulder) on 15-day injured list
The Tampa Bay Rays placed right-hander Zack Littell on the 15-day injured list on Saturday because of right shoulder fatigue.,The move was retroactive to Thursday. In a corresponding move, the Rays recalled left-hander Tyler Alexander from Triple-A Durham.,Littell, 28, is in his first season as a fu...

Report: Titans' Arden Key has 6-game ban overturned
Tennessee Titans edge rusher Arden Key's six-game suspension under the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy has been overturned, ESPN reported on Saturday.,ESPN said it confirmed the news shortly after Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons posted on social media that Key had won his appeal.,<bl...

Cowboys DT Mazi Smith (allergic reaction) out vs. Raiders
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Mazi Smith will miss the team's preseason game at the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday because of an allergic reaction, the team announced.,Smith did not travel with the team when it left Friday from training camp in Oxnard, Calif. The Cowboys left open the possibility o...

Caitlin Clark, Fever look to earn elusive win vs. Storm
The Indiana Fever won only 13 games a season ago. With a victory on Sunday afternoon against the Seattle Storm in Indianapolis, they can match that total.,Momentum is on their side after posting a 98-89 victory over the Phoenix Mercury at home Friday in their first game back from WNBA's break for th...

Tennessee lands commitment of No. 1 OT David Sanders Jr.
David Sanders Jr., the No. 1 offensive tackle in the 2025 class, announced Saturday afternoon that he will play his college football at Tennessee.,Sanders, also ranked by the 247Sports composite as the No. 2 overall player in the nation, picked the Volunteers over Georgia, Nebraska and Ohio State.,T...

Manchester City set to start anew in opener vs. Chelsea
Manchester City will begin its campaign to win a record fifth consecutive Premier League title on Sunday with a visit to a Chelsea side beginning life under yet another new manager in Enzo Maresca.,City already is the all-time record holder for consecutive English league titles after winning its fou...

Tennessee, others await decision of No. 1 OT David Sanders Jr.
David Sanders Jr., the No. 1 offensive tackle in the 2025 class, is scheduled to announce his college choice Saturday afternoon.,Sanders also is ranked by the 247Sports composite as the No. 2 overall player in the nation. The Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day player has four finalists: Georgia, Nebras...

Astros look to bounce back, start new streak vs. White Sox
The Chicago White Sox, after edging the host Houston Astros 5-4 on Friday to open a three-game weekend set, will look to seal their first series win since June when the teams face off on Saturday.,The Friday result ended the Astros' eight-game winning streak.,White Sox ace Garrett Crochet dominated ...

Luis Robert Jr. (2 HRs), White Sox halt Astros' win streak
Luis Robert Jr. went 4-for-5 with two home runs and four RBIs to carry the visiting Chicago White Sox to a 5-4 victory over Houston on Friday, snapping the Astros' eight-game winning streak in the opener of a three-game series.,Robert smacked a two-run home run to left field off Astros rookie right-...

LLWS roundup: Hawaii shuts out Illinois
Evan Tavares struck out nine in 5 1/3 innings as Wailuku, Hawaii, blanked Hinsdale, Ill., 5-0 on Friday to record a second consecutive victory in the Little League World Series at Williamsport, Pa.,Tavares, who fanned the first five batters he faced, allowed just two hits and one walk. Kellen Takamu...

Scott Parel has putting breakthrough, shoots 63 to lead in Calgary
Scott Parel fired a 7-under-par 63 to grab the first-round lead at the Rogers Charity Classic on Friday in Calgary.,Parel's seven-birdie, zero-bogey outing put him one stroke ahead of Wes Short Jr., Scott McCarron and Mario Tiziani, who are tied for second. A large group tied two back at 5-under 65 ...

Red Sox DFA Dominic Smith as Triston Casas returns
The Red Sox designated first baseman Dominic Smith for assignment and reinstated first baseman Triston Casas from the 60-day injured list Friday. ,They also activated right-handed pitcher Cooper Criswell from the IL and optioned righty Chase Shugart to Triple-A Worcester.,Smith, 29, slashed .237/.31...