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Royals, shut out by Braves, still clinch playoff berth
Max Fried scattered three hits over 8 2/3 scoreless innings and Sean Murphy belted a two-run homer to lift the host Atlanta Braves to a 3-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday.,Shortly after losing, the Royals clinched a playoff berth when the Minnesota Twins fell 7-2 to the Baltimore Orio...
Orioles get off to fast start in win over Twins
Ryan O'Hearn and Colton Cowser each homered, and the Baltimore Orioles cruised to a 7-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night in Minneapolis.,Ryan Mountcastle finished 3-for-5 with a double for Baltimore (89-71), which won the opener of a three-game series. Anthony Santander went 2-for-4 with...
Reports: Knicks acquire Karl-Anthony Towns from Wolves
In a major offseason NBA blockbuster deal, the New York Knicks acquired All-Star forward Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves, multiple media outlets reported Friday night.,The Timberwolves reportedly will receive All-Star forward Julius Randle, guard Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round...
Back-to-back homers propel Astros over Guardians
Victor Caratini and Zach Dezenzo clubbed back-to-back home runs in support of Ronel Blanco, who capped a breakout season with five scoreless innings as the visiting Houston Astros claimed a 5-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday.,Caratini belted his eighth home run 350 feet to right fiel...
Xavier Edwards hits 3 triples, sparks Marlins past Blue Jays
Xavier Edwards had four hits, including a major-league-record-tying three triples, and four RBIs to help the visiting Miami Marlins defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 15-5 on Friday night.,Jonah Bride added a two-run home run and a solo shot for the Marlins (60-100). Griffin Conine added a solo shot in th...
Max Fried stymies Royals in Braves' 3-0 win
Max Fried scattered three hits over 8 2/3 scoreless innings and Sean Murphy belted a two-run homer to lift the host Atlanta Braves to a 3-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday.,Fried (11-10) retired the first 10 batters he faced and struck out nine batters overall to highlight his 98-pitch...
Stone Garrett homers in return as Nationals rout Phillies
Stone Garrett made an emphatic return to the major leagues, driving in three runs while finishing a triple shy of the cycle as the Washington Nationals pounded the visiting Philadelphia Phillies 9-1 on Friday.,Garrett had not played in the majors since breaking his leg in a game more than 13 months ...
Report: Caitlin Clark wins Rookie of the Year, Napheesa Collier DPOY
Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark is the WNBA's Rookie of the Year, The Athletic reported Friday night.,The Athletic also reported that Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier won the league's Defensive Player of the Year award.,Clark's honor was widely expected after she set multiple records in he...
Whitecaps, Timbers battle for potential playoff-clinching win
With a national title in tow, the Vancouver Whitecaps return to MLS regular-season action when they host the Portland Timbers on Saturday.,Vancouver (13-9-7, 46 points) is in seventh place in the Western Conference, just ahead of eighth-place Portland (12-10-8, 44 points). Both teams can clinch a pl...
Orlando City can secure playoff spot, while Dallas desperate for win
Orlando City SC can clinch a playoff spot with a win against host FC Dallas on Saturday night in Frisco, Texas.,Orlando City (12-11-7, 43 points) are in fifth place in the Eastern Conference and 8-3-1 in their last 12 matches. They had won three straight matches -- all shutouts -- before a 4-3 loss ...
Superwoman Napheesa Collier Can Deliver Minnesota Lynx WNBA Championship
Napheesa Collier powered the Minnesota Lynx into the WNBA semi finals, and only a few rounds stand between a title....
Aiming to bolster playoff hopes, Austin FC host Real Salt Lake
Austin FC looks to keep its waning hopes of making the playoffs on track when it hosts dynamic Real Salt Lake in a late-season Western Conference match on Saturday.,The Verde (9-13-8, 35 points) are in desperate straits to make the postseason. With four matches remaining, Austin is in 11th place, tw...
Adam Scott, International team roar back to tie Presidents Cup 5-5
Adam Scott of Australia notched a milestone as the International team dug out of a big hole on Day 2 of the Presidents Cup, sweeping all five foursomes matches against the United States at Royal Montreal Golf Club on Friday.,After being swept in the fourball matches on Thursday, the Internationals n...
Dallas Cowboys Might Be Screwed Without Micah Parsons
Micah Parsons is expected to miss games due to a high ankle sprain suffered on Thursday Night Football, and the Dallas Cowboys could be in trouble if he misses extended time....
Will Levis, winless Titans draw Dolphins in possible 'Snoop' spot start
Quarterback Will Levis' most memorable moment of his brief NFL career occurred last season during a Monday night road game against the Miami Dolphins.,Levis will be seeking a repeat performance in the same setting on the same night of the week when the winless Tennessee Titans battle the Dolphins in...
Rivals Red Bulls, NYCFC targeting playoff berths
The New York Red Bulls and New York City FC find themselves amid a crowded Eastern Conference race and hoping to create some separation from their competitors.,Each team is in position to secure a playoff spot on Saturday night when the Red Bulls host NYCFC on Saturday night in the "Hudson River Der...
Alouettes can wrap up division with win over Argonauts
The Montreal Alouettes will try to clinch their first East Division title since 2012 on Saturday night when they visit the Toronto Argonauts.,The Alouettes (11-2-1) would secure a first-round bye in the playoffs and earn home-field advantage for the Nov. 9 division final with a win.,The defending Gr...
49ers tag in reinforcements, face challenged Patriots
The New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers vie to end a two-game losing streak when they meet Sunday in Santa Clara, Calif.,After opening the season with a 16-10 victory at Cincinnati, New England (1-2) dropped a 23-20 decision to Seattle in overtime at home in Week 2 before losing to the New ...
Union look to continue fine form vs. Atlanta United
The resurgent Philadelphia Union can take another step toward sealing a playoff place when they host an Atlanta United side trying to prolong its own postseason hopes Saturday in Chester, Pa.,Philadelphia (9-12-9, 36 points) has won five of its last seven to climb above the playoff line into ninth p...
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith out, A.J. Brown questionable vs. Bucs
After being leveled by a helmet-to-helmet hit in the fourth quarter of last week's game, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith was ruled out for this Sunday against the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers due to concussion protocol.,The Eagles may not be down both of their top two receivers, however...