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MLB Starting Pitcher Trade Deadline Candidates to Watch
As the MLB Trade Deadline grows closer, let's take a look at starting pitchers who could be atop shopping lists for teams looking to acquire talent....
Jake Paul Calls Out Alex Pereira, FaceTimes in Ring After Mike Perry Knockout
After knocking out Mike Perry in the sixth round, Jake Paul called out UFC Champion Alex Pereira for a boxing match if the 37 year-old can get Dana White to let him out of his contract....
Utah State CB Andre Seldon Jr. dies in apparent drowning
Utah State cornerback Andre Seldon Jr. died of an apparent drowning at a Utah reservoir on Saturday, the school announced. He was 22.,Per the Cache County Sheriff's Office, a search began Saturday afternoon at Porcupine Reservoir after Seldon was seen diving from cliffs and did not resurface. ,Utah ...
Jaylen Brown Is Right: Bronny James Is Not a Pro Basketball Player
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown went viral after a clip surfaced where he seems to say that Bronny James isn't a pro. The thing is, Brown might actually be correct....
Sunday July 21 Best Sports Betting Picks for MLB & Brickyard 400
These are our top betting picks and predictions for Sunday 7/21/2024 MLB slate with a bonus bet on the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway....
Braves place LHP Max Fried (forearm) on 15-day IL
The Atlanta Braves placed All-Star left-hander Max Fried on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to left forearm neuritis.,The move is retroactive to Thursday, two days after Fried tossed one scoreless inning for the National League in the All-Star Game.,Fried, 30, is 7-5 with a 3.08 ERA in 18 starts ...
Giants' Hayden Birdsong looks to make impression vs. Rockies
While the Colorado Rockies host the San Francisco Giants on Sunday afternoon, plenty of attention will be 1,800 miles away at Cooperstown, N.Y., where franchise icon Todd Helton will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.,Helton is the first player to make the Hall of Fame after playin...
Hot-hitting Orioles shoot for sweep against Rangers
The Baltimore Orioles have looked rejuvenated at the plate since returning from the All-Star break.,After putting up nine runs on Friday and eight more on Saturday, Baltimore's hot bats have propelled the team into Sunday's series finale against the Texas Rangers in Arlington with the chance to secu...
Reds try to snap recent skid while Nationals eye sweep
Two and a half weeks ago, the Cincinnati Reds felt pretty good. They were third in the National League Central, had just swept the New York Yankees, and their next four opponents were all teams with losing records.,Fast forward and they've gone 5-7 against those clubs and are looking to avoid being ...
A's aim to finish off home season sweep of Angels
The Oakland Athletics have a chance to complete a season-long, six-game home sweep of the Los Angeles Angels for the first time since 1991 when the California rivals meet for what is expected to be the final time at the stadium by the San Francisco Bay on Sunday afternoon.,The A's added to a three-g...
Royals ride strong pitching into finale vs. White Sox
The Kansas City Royals' starting rotation has been as strong as it has all season in the two games since the All-Star break. ,Looking to continue the trend, the Royals will aim for a three-game series sweep of the visiting Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon.,Michael Wacha struck out seven batters...
Mets hope to continue positive trend vs. Marlins
For the New York Mets, Saturday was a good news day -- on and off the field.,After receiving positive updates on the progress of a pair of injured players who could make important contributions down the stretch, New York answered a Friday night loss to the Miami Marlins with a 1-0 win that evened th...
Tigers go for fifth straight win, sweep of Jays
The visiting Detroit Tigers look to continue their success against the Toronto Blue Jays this season when they vie for a three-game sweep on Sunday afternoon.,The Tigers, who took three of four from the Blue Jays in May, go for their season high-tying fifth straight win after a 7-3 victory on Saturd...
Pirates out to sweep Phillies, stretch win streak to 7
The Pittsburgh Pirates have continued their hot streak by cooling off the team with the majors' best record.,The Pirates look to extend their season-high winning streak to seven games on Sunday afternoon when they vie for a three-game sweep of the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.,Pittsburgh followed ...
Vijay Amritraj, 2 others, inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame
Vijay Amritraj, Leander Paes and Richard Evans were inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I., on Saturday. ,Amritraj landed in the Hall of Fame as a contributor while Paes went in as a player. They are the first Indian -- and Asian -- men to be enshrined in Newport. ,"I'd...
Red try to snap recent skid while Nats eye sweep
Two and a half weeks ago, the Cincinnati Reds felt pretty good. They were third in the National League Central, had just swept the New York Yankees, and their next four opponents were all teams with losing records.,Fast forward and they've gone 5-7 against those clubs and are looking to avoid being ...
Report: Cavs F/C Evan Mobley lands 5-year, $224M extension
Forward/center Evan Mobley has agreed to a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie extension that will keep him with the Cleveland Cavaliers through the 2029-30 season, ESPN reported Saturday night. ,Mobley could end up making as much as $269 million, per the report. ,A first-round draft pick (third ...
Jake Paul takes care of Mike Perry via TKO
Jake Paul took down Mike Perry on Saturday night, winning by TKO in the sixth round of a cruiserweight boxing match in Tampa, Fla. ,After previously knocking Perry to the floor twice, Paul put an end to the fight with a barrage of punches near the ropes that included a pair of left hooks followed by...
Braves, Cardinals close season series
There could be long-term ramifications for whomever wins the rubber game between the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.,The teams split a doubleheader on Saturday, with Atlanta winning the opener 3-2 in 10 innings and St. Louis prevailing 9-5 in the nightcap.,If Atlanta w...
Team Liquid still unbeaten at LCS Summer Split
Team Liquid kept its unbeaten run at the League Championship Series Summer Split alive on Saturday, beating Dignitas 2-1 to take sole possession of first play in group play.,The win moved Liquid to 4-0, a half-game up on Cloud9. At 3-0, Cloud9 plays 100 Thieves on Sunday.,Eight teams are fighting fo...