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Marlins' Connor Norby takes 'simple' approach into matchup vs. Rockies
The Colorado Rockies and Miami Marlins will forever be linked in baseball history. The two expansion franchises debuted in 1993, bringing the major leagues to two new states, and both teams have appeared in the World Series.,The teams share another similarity this year, but not one that is celebrate...
Jackson Merrill, Padres look to pick up steam vs. Cards
Mike Shildt will make his managerial return to St. Louis at a crucial time for his current team and his former franchise.,Shildt has his San Diego Padres in the thick of the National League playoff chase in his first year the helm after four seasons with the Cardinals.,The Padres hold the NL's secon...
Nats calling up Dylan Crews for battle with Aaron Judge, Yanks
Dylan Crews is expected to make his major league debut when the Washington Nationals host Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series. ,Judge rolls into Washington after hitting his 50th and 51st home runs of the season on Sunday in a 10-3 win over the C...
Danny Jansen looks to make history when Red Sox, Jays collide
The visiting Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox will take care of some unfinished business on Monday when they play a day-night doubleheader.,Toronto will attempt to extend its four-game winning streak when the teams finish a June 26 game that was suspended by rain in the top of the second inning....
Phillies, Astros turn to top pitchers for interleague contest
The Houston Astros and host Philadelphia Phillies each will send one of their premier arms to the mound on Monday when the teams meet in the opener of a three-game series.,Houston will turn to Ronel Blanco (9-6, 3.14 ERA), who is looking to rebound from one of his worst outings of the season. The ri...
Royals open make-or-break stretch vs. Guardians
Whether the Kansas City Royals remain a serious contender for the American League Central crown could be answered over the next 10 days.,About to see plenty of each other, the division-leading Cleveland Guardians are set to host the Royals in a split doubleheader on Monday to open a key four-game se...
Team BDS take home Rocket League title at Esports World Cup
Team BDS topped Team Falcons 4-2 on Sunday in the Rocket League grand final at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ,It was a strong start for Team BDS, who opened the match with a 1-0 win on Mannfield (Night). Things quickly took a turn for the worse, though, as Team Falcons took Forbidde...
FlyQuest overwhelm Cloud9 at LCS Summer Split playoffs
FlyQuest responded to an early deficit with vengeance, earning a 3-1 victory over Cloud9 on Sunday in the upper-bracket semifinals of the League Championship Series Summer Split playoffs in Los Angeles.,After falling in 36 minutes to open their match with Cloud9, FlyQuest rattled off victories in 33...
Eternal Fire rally past Aurora Gaming at BetBoom Dacha Belgrade #2
Eternal Fire rallied to beat Aurora Gaming 2-1 on Sunday in the Group B upper-bracket semifinals of the group stage at the BetBoom Dacha Belgrade #2 in Serbia. ,After falling 16-13 on Mirage, Eternal Fire responded with a 13-9 victory on Dust II before taking Inferno 13-2. Ismailcan "XANTARES" Dortk...
FaZe Clan, Team Falcons survive Fall Showdown
FaZe Clan and Team Falcons both cruised to 2-0 sweeps on Sunday in the semifinals of the BLAST Premier: Fall Showdown.,With the victories, FaZe Clan and Team Falcons locked up the last two BLAST Premier: Fall Final berths. FaZe blanked OG on Sunday, while Team Falcons flew past Virtus.pro. ,The $135...
Back-to-back homers rescue Astros against Orioles
Houston's Alex Bregman and Yainer Diaz hit back-to-back home runs in the seventh inning to lift the Astros past the host Baltimore Orioles, winning 6-3 on Sunday night to salvage a split of the four-game series.,Four Houston pitchers held the Orioles to two total hits, but it took some late offense ...
Late surge sends Crew past LAFC in Leagues Cup final
Cucho Hernandez had two goals, including the go-ahead tally in second-half stoppage time, and an assist as the Columbus Crew used a late rally to earn a 3-1 win over visiting Los Angeles FC on Sunday night in the Leagues Cup final. ,Hernandez's match-winner came in the second minute of second-half s...
49ers DE Leonard Floyd (knee) avoids serious injury
Prized free-agent acquisition Leonard Floyd avoided a serious knee injury in San Francisco's preseason finale, 49ers coach Mike Shanahan said Sunday.,Floyd injured his right knee during the first quarter of Friday's 24-24 tie against the host Las Vegas Raiders. He underwent an MRI exam on Saturday.,...
Nelly Korda, Rose Zhang among U.S. Solheim Cup qualifiers
Rose Zhang, Megan Khang, Andrea Lee and Lauren Coughlin are among the players joining World No. 1 Nelly Korda on the U.S. Solheim Cup team this year.,The team's nine automatic qualifiers were solidified on Sunday following the AIG Women's Open. That leaves three captain's picks for Stacy Lewis to na...
Presidents Cup qualifiers locked in for U.S., International teams
Half of the U.S. Team and half of the International Team for the 2024 Presidents Cup are now secured while some Americans are making a late push for their captain's consideration.,Six players for both the U.S. and International teams qualified for the biannual team event Sunday following the conclus...
NFL roundup: Titans upend Saints on late TD
Malik Willis threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes to Bryce Oliver, the second on a late fourth down, to lift the Tennessee Titans past the host New Orleans Saints 30-27 on Sunday in the preseason finale for both teams.,Competing for the backup job behind Derek Carr, Saints rookie Spencer Rattle...
Justin Thomas last man into Tour Championship field
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. -- One year after he was the first man out of the FedEx Cup playoff field, Justin Thomas squeaked into the Tour Championship field Sunday and will have a chance, even if it's only mathematical, to win the FedEx Cup.,Thomas placed No. 71 in the FedEx Cup standings after his difficu...
Layne Riggs gets first Truck Series win in playoff opener at Milwaukee
For the second straight day, a second-generation rising NASCAR racing star earned his first career win. This time it was 22-year-old Layne Riggs claiming the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series victory in Sunday's Playoff-opening LiUNAI 175! at the historic Milwaukee Mile., ,Riggs, son of former NASCAR co...
Florida beats Taiwan in extras to win LLWS title
Lathan Norton scored the winning run from second base on a throwing error, and Lake Mary, Florida, defeated Taiwan 2-1 in eight innings for the Little League World Series title Sunday in Williamsport, Pa.,Florida was down to its final out in the bottom of the sixth but avoided a shutout loss. DeMarc...
Will Power cruises at Portland, tightens points race
Will Power of Australia cruised to a nearly 10-second victory on Sunday at Portland International Raceway in Oregon, earning his third win of the season to remain in the hunt for the IndyCar championship.,Starting second behind polesitter Santino Ferrucci, Power passed him entering the first turn en...