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Hunter Goodman's late HR lifts Rockies over Nationals
Hunter Goodman hit a solo home run with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning, lifting the Colorado Rockies over the Washington Nationals 8-7 in Denver on Tuesday night.,Goodman, who leads all catchers in homers with a career-high-tying 31, hit a 3-2 slider to left-center off Clayton Beeter (...
Antoine Griezmann, Daryl Dike lead new-look Orlando against Quakes
Orlando City hope to receive an immediate boost from former World Cup hero Antoine Griezmann when they resume play after the international break with a match against the host San Jose Earthquakes.,MLS took a two-month break while the World Cup was being played and struggling Orlando City (4-9-2, 14 ...
Fresh off shutout of city rival, LAFC battle Real Salt Lake
Los Angeles FC will try for back-to-back victories following the World Cup when they host a Real Salt Lake side playing its first league match in about two months on Saturday night.,The Black and Gold resumed their campaign with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over the intracity rival Galaxy on Friday n...
Yankees to reinstate LHP Max Fried for Wednesday start
The New York Yankees announced on Tuesday that left-hander Max Fried will be reinstated from the injured list and start the nightcap of Wednesday's doubleheader against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.,Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole will start the opener, made necessary by a rainout on Tuesday.,Fr...
Banged-up Liberty hope to stop the bleeding vs. Sky
It's almost unthinkable, but it's true. The New York Liberty -- WNBA champions in 2024 and this year's Commissioner's Cup champs -- are in danger of missing the league's eight-team playoffs.,New York is 14-12 and a half-game above eighth place. The Liberty have lost eight of their past 11 games as t...
Union open new era under Ryan Richter against Red Bulls
Less than one year after claiming the Supporters' Shield for the best record in Major League Soccer, the Philadelphia Union are facing a full rebuild.,The Union brought back an old face and promoted someone new ahead of the second half of the season, which begins for them Wednesday against the New Y...
Robert Lewandowski set for MLS debut with Fire vs. Inter Miami
Star striker Robert Lewandowski will finally make his MLS debut when his Chicago Fire visit Inter Miami in their return to league play on Wednesday night.,The 37-year-old Lewandowski joined Chicago (8-4-2, 26 points) earlier this month to bring an end to a glittering 20-year European career that inc...
SEC notebook: Kirby Smart wants Georgia 'bigger' in biggest moments
Georgia's recent results would satisfy almost any program.,Kirby Smart, however, is not interested in measuring the Bulldogs solely by their consecutive SEC championships.,Georgia has followed both titles with losses in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, leaving Smart focused on producing b...
USMNT teammates face off as Crew, NYCFC return from World Cup break
Teammates become adversaries and opponents become teammates when New York City FC plays at the Columbus Crew on Wednesday in the resumption of their seasons following a nearly two-month World Cup break.,Goalkeeper Matt Freese of NYCFC (5-6-4, 19 points) and Crew midfielder Max Arfsten represented th...
Braves reinstate OF Mike Yastrzemski (elbow) from 10-day IL
The Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the 10-day injured list after a minimal-day absence due to left elbow soreness.,Infielder Kyle Farmer was released from the roster in a corresponding move.,Yastrzemski, 35, is hitting .230 with six homers and 28 RBIs in 85 games for the B...
Reports: Karl Ravech, Tom Pelissero among ESPN cuts
Longtime baseball broadcaster Karl Ravech and NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero are among the ESPN employees being laid off in a wave of cuts, according to multiple media reports on Tuesday.,These layoffs are linked to ESPN's acquisition of NFL Network, according to an internal memo from ESPN chairm...
Knicks' Jalen Brunson says players have not discussed White House visit
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson said the NBA champions have not yet discussed visiting the White House to celebrate their title, according to an interview conducted by Variety.,Brunson's admission comes after Knicks owner James Dolan said the franchise had already accepted an invitation to make ...
Yankees-Pirates postponed due to inclement weather
Tuesday's game between the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees has been postponed because of inclement weather.,Heavy rain is forecast for the New York area, with a flash flood warning issued Tuesday morning. The game was postponed about five hours before the 7:05 p.m. first pitch, and ...
Mercury look to extend Sparks' slide before All-Star break
With their recent losing streak behind them, the Phoenix Mercury will test their newfound form when they visit the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday in the finale before the All-Star break for both teams.,The Mercury (9-18) ended a five-game skid with a defensive-minded 72-63 defeat of the Connecticut...
Dolphins LB Jordyn Brooks agrees to 3-year, $51.3M extension
All-Pro linebacker Jordyn Brooks agreed to a three-year, $51.3 million extension with the Miami Dolphins, agent Erik Burkhardt confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday.,The deal includes $35 million in guaranteed money for Brooks, who initially joined the Dolphins in March 2024 on a three-year deal worth $30 mi...
Yankees expect LHP Max Fried back next week
Yankees left-hander Max Fried is expected to return from the injured list and rejoin the rotation early next week when New York visits the Chicago White Sox, manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday on the "Talkin' Yanks" podcast.,Fried, 32, is set to throw 60 pitches Wednesday in his second rehab outing at...
NYCFC G Greg Ranjitsingh extended through 2027-28
New York City FC signed veteran goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh to a contract extension through 2027-28 on Tuesday.,The deal with the 33-year-old journeyman also includes an option for the 2028-29 campaign.,"Greg brings valuable experience and leadership to our goalkeeping unit," NYCFC sporting director...
Fresh off milestone, D-backs' Nolan Arenado takes aim at A's
Nolan Arenado added another milestone to his resume when he ripped the 2,000th hit of his 14-year career on Monday night.,Arenado will look to tack on to the hit total on Tuesday night when the Arizona Diamondbacks face the Athletics in the middle contest of a three-game series in Phoenix.,The Arizo...
Nationals' potent offense ready to back Miles Mikolas vs. Rockies
Miles Mikolas and the rest of the Washington Nationals pitching staff have benefited this season from the run-scoring prowess displayed by their team.,After all, how many starters can give up seven runs in an outing and still earn the victory?,Mikolas (3-7, 5.53 ERA) did on July 6 in Houston, when h...
Odell Beckham Jr.'s Giants Return Comes With Plenty of Questions
Odell Beckham Jr. is back with the Giants, but questions remain about his production, health and role entering the 2026 NFL season....