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Duncan McGuire’s stoppage-time strike lifts Orlando City past Nashville
Duncan McGuire scored in stoppage time to give Orlando City a dramatic victory, 3-2, Saturday night over visiting Nashville SC.,Martin Ojeda scored two goals in a span of two minutes in the first half for Orlando (14-7-9, 51 points), which won its fifth straight at home.,The Lions moved a step close...
Lionel Messi scores brace to lift Inter Miami over D.C. United
Lionel Messi scored his 21st and 22nd goals to move into the MLS lead and added his 12th assist, leading Inter Miami to a 3-2 victory over visiting D.C. United on Saturday night.,Tadeo Allende scored the opener for Miami (15-6-7, 52 points), which completed consecutive victories in the league for th...
KC Current top Seattle to earn their first NWSL Shield
The Kansas City Current secured the franchise's first NWSL Shield on Saturday night with a 2-0 win over the Seattle Reign in Kansas City.,Kansas City (17-2-2, 53 points) extended their streak without a loss to 14 matches in the victory.,Debinha scored the Current's first goal on a penalty kick in th...
Blue Jays place RHP Chris Bassitt (back) on 15-day injured list
The American League-leading Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Chris Bassitt on the 15-day injured list on Saturday due to low back inflammation with hope that he will return in the postseason.,The move is retroactive to Friday. In a corresponding move, Toronto recalled rookie left-hander Mason F...
Bubba Chandler, Pirates blank Athletcis to end losing skid
Bubba Chandler, Pirates blank Athletics to end losing skid,Bubba Chandler and two relievers combined on a one-hitter and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a five-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over the visiting Athletics on Saturday.,Nick Yorke and Bryan Reynolds homered for the Pirates (66-89),...
San Diego FC ties MLS expansion team record in draw at Atlanta United
Anders Dreyer scored a goal and Carlos Dos Santos made four saves as Western Conference-leading San Diego FC tied the MLS record for points by an expansion team with a 1-1 draw at Atlanta United on Saturday afternoon.,The tie snapped a seven-game road winning streak for San Diego (17-8-6, 57 points)...
Alonso Martinez converts pair of PKs as NYCFC jolt Charlotte
Alonso Martinez scored on a pair of penalty kicks Saturday afternoon as host New York City Football Club clinched a playoff spot and tightened things up in the Eastern Conference with a 2-0 victory over Charlotte FC.,New York (16-9-5, 53 points) improved to 7-1-1 in its past nine matches since a 2-0...
Longtime Rangers scout Scott Littlefield dies at 59
Scott Littlefield, who worked with the Texas Rangers baseball operations department for the past 16 years, passed away Friday. He was 59.,Per the Rangers, Littlefield was in Houston on assignment in his role as a special assistant, player personnel. No cause of death was released by the club.,Little...
Padres' playoff quest continues vs. White Sox as division title hopes diminish
The San Diego Padres appear likely to reach the postseason for the third time in four seasons, but they're going to need to start doing things differently if they want their stay to be a long one.,The Padres (83-71) will look to build much-needed momentum when they continue a three-game series again...
White Sox edge contending Padres, end six-game skid
Miguel Vargas hit a two-run homer and Davis Martin pitched six strong innings as the Chicago White Sox snapped a six-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the visiting San Diego Padres on Friday.,Martin (7-10) allowed three runs on six hits for the White Sox (58-96), who won the opener of the three...
Arsenal hope to have stars back for showdown with Manchester City
Manchester City will try to finish a challenging week unblemished when they visit an Arsenal side hoping to see some of its injured stars return to match fitness.,After a difficult start to the season, City (2-2-0, 6 points) returned from the September international window in impressive form.,Last w...
Lawyer: Six Wofford players reinstated amid improper benefits ordeal
A lawyer representing six Wofford men's basketball players who faced suspension said Friday that they have been reinstated.,It is the latest twist in a strange scandal that began last week with Wofford firing head coach Dwight Perry and associate head coach Tysor Anderson.,After The Field of 68 repo...
WNBA MVP to be announced Sunday; five finalists revealed
The WNBA announced the five finalists for the Most Valuable Player award Friday in what's expected to be a close decision.,Three-time MVP A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces joined Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray and Indi...
Nashville SC, Orlando City meet on verge of clinching playoffs
Nashville SC will take on host Orlando City in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams that can clinch playoff berths on Saturday.,Nashville (15-10-5, 50 points) enters on a high after Sam Surridge scored a hat trick in a 3-1 victory Tuesday over the Philadelphia Union in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals....
Minnesota United mount bid for Supporters' Shield vs. Fire
On Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn., the Chicago Fire will try to distance themselves from the bottom of the playoff standings against a Minnesota United side with eyes on the Supporters' Shield.,The Fire (12-11-6, 42 points) sit in the ninth and final spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs, but enter Satu...
Minnesota United mounts bid for Supporters' Shield vs. Chicago Fire
On Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn., the Chicago Fire will try to distance themselves from the bottom of the playoff standings against a Minnesota United FC side with eyes on the Supporters' Shield.,The Fire (12-11-6, 42 points) sit in the ninth and final spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs, but enter S...
Dana White Betting on McGregor for White House Card Could Spell Disaster
Dana White and Donald Trump are planning a historic UFC fight card at the White House for America’s 250th anniversary, with Conor McGregor rumored as a headliner....
Surging Whitecaps chasing critical points at Sporting KC
The Vancouver Whitecaps continue their late push for the Supporters' Shield with a visit to Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.,The Whitecaps (15-6-7, 52 points) have clinched a Western Conference playoff spot and enter the weekend five points behind the Philadelphia Union in the Supporters' Shi...
Focused on climbing East table, Inter Miami host D.C. United
With Lionel Messi's long-term future at Inter Miami reportedly secure, the Herons will try to keep climbing up the Eastern Conference standings when they host D.C. United on Saturday night.,Both ESPN and the Miami Herald reported this week that Miami and Messi have agreed to the terms of a multi-yea...
San Diego FC embracing 'pressure' ahead of match vs. Atlanta
San Diego FC head into Saturday afternoon's match at Atlanta United in the thick of the battle for the Supporters' Shield while closing in on the MLS record for most points by an expansion team. ,San Diego (17-8-5, 56 points) leads second-place Minnesota United by two points in the Western Conferenc...