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ATP roundup: Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner advance to quarters on Asian swing
Carlos Alcaraz showed he was in fine physical form as he defeated Zizou Bergs of Belgium 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Japan Open on Saturday in Tokyo.,Alcaraz, the top seed and World No. 1, credited his physio for helping him recover from a slight ankle injury suffered in the firs...
Top 10 NFL Player Prop Bets for Week 4: Chris Godwin, Derrick Henry & More
From Omarion Hampton rushing yards to Chris Godwin TD odds, check out our 10 best NFL Week 4 player props and betting picks with value across the slate....
NHL Surprise Playoff Teams 2025-26: Sabres, Mammoth, Rangers, and Ducks Ready to Rise
A look at four NHL teams primed to break through in 2025-26. Why the Utah Mammoth, Buffalo Sabres, New York Rangers, and Anaheim Ducks could all make the playoffs....
UFC Perth Predictions: Carlos Ulberg vs. Dominick Reyes & Jimmy Crute vs. Ivan Erslan Best Bets
Get expert UFC Fight Night Perth betting picks, including Carlos Ulberg by KO/TKO over Dominick Reyes and Jimmy Crute by submission vs. Ivan Erslan....
Athletics, Royals fight to finish season on a positive note
A young band of talented Athletics have clinched a third straight winning month and point to the sustained run as signs that they can compete for a playoff berth in 2026.,The A's are also one of the hottest teams down the stretch of the season and look to win for the 11th time in 15 games when they ...
As Mariners close season against Dodgers, concern crops up about Josh Naylor
Josh Naylor knows only one speed.,Which could turn out to be a problem for the Seattle Mariners' postseason prospects.,Naylor had to leave after suffering a groin injury in the third inning of the Mariners' streak-busting 3-2 loss to the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.,The interleague ...
Giants' Justin Verlander draws start vs. Rockies with next season on his mind
Justin Verlander hopes his final impression on his new fans is better than his first when he looks to end what could be a one-year relationship with the San Francisco Giants on a positive note in a matchup with the visiting Colorado Rockies on Saturday afternoon.,The Giants have won nine of 11 again...
Phillies' Ranger Suarez to work out kinks vs. Twins
Ranger Suarez knows the postseason is the Philadelphia Phillies' top priority at this point, but he still wants to close the regular season on a positive note.,Suarez will get the start for the Phillies on Saturday when the Minnesota Twins visit to play the penultimate game of the regular season for...
White Sox, Nationals meet again after scoring barrage
A pair of struggling right-handers will try to end their seasons on a high note when the Chicago White Sox visit the Washington Nationals on Saturday.,Hitters dominated the series opener Friday night as the Nationals (65-95) hit six home runs and rallied from an 8-1 deficit for a 9-8 lead, only to s...
Astros face must-win situation vs. Mike Trout, Angels
After squandering a golden opportunity to improve their postseason chances, the Houston Astros look to keep their slim hopes alive when they continue a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday in Anaheim, Calif.,Houston (85-75) was on the verge of gaining a game on the Detroit Ti...
Marlins aim to spoil Mets' fading playoff hopes
New York's season is on the brink.,The Mets, who are set to play the host Miami Marlins again on Saturday night, have baseball's highest payroll at $323 million (according to USA Today and other sources).,Yet the Mets (82-78) lost to the low-budget Marlins 6-2 on Friday night in a game New York desp...
Pursuing AL East crown, Jays need another win over Rays
The Toronto Blue Jays are still in control of their own fate entering the middle game of a three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon.,The Blue Jays (92-68) registered a 4-2 win on Friday in the series opener.,That left Toronto tied for first in the American League E...
Yankees clash with Orioles in midst of fight for AL East
Scoreboard watching to see how the Toronto Blue Jays are doing is a way of life for the New York Yankees in their late pursuit of the American League East title.,On Saturday, the Yankees will continue their chase of the division crown when they host the Baltimore Orioles, but finding out what the Bl...
With win vs. Cards, Cubs would host Padres in wild-card series
The Chicago Cubs can clinch home-field advantage for their National League wild-card series with a win over the visiting St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday afternoon. However, that's not the only item on their to-do list as they look to rejuvenate key offensive contributors.,Kyle Tucker came off the 10...
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve fumes after Napheesa Collier gets hurt in loss
Minnesota star Napheesa Collier was injured Friday in a loss that left the Lynx on the brink of elimination from the WNBA playoffs, and coach Cheryl Reeve didn't hold back her opinion of the way the referees handled the physical contest.,The Phoenix Mercury beat the visiting Lynx 84-76 to take a 2-1...
Athletics walk off vs. Royals on Shea Langeliers' double
Shea Langeliers hit the tiebreaking double with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Athletics a 4-3 walk-off victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,Jacob Wilson delivered a three-run double to help the cause as the Athletics (76-84) won for ...
Astros fall to Angels as postseason hopes take major hit
Mike Trout hit a pair of solo homers, including a tiebreaking shot to begin the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels dealt the Houston Astros a critical blow to their playoff hopes with a 4-3 victory in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday night.,Trout has homered three times in his last two games for Lo...
With Orlando City on deck, FC Cincinnati trending in right direction
After a bleak August (three losses), FC Cincinnati has bounced back with wins against Nashville SC and the Los Angeles Galaxy to put themselves back in contention for the top spot in the Eastern Conference and Supporters' Shield race.,Cincinnati (18-9-4, 58 points) is in second place in the Eastern ...
Chandler Morris (5 TDs) leads Virginia past No. 8 Florida State in 2OT
Chandler Morris ran for three touchdowns and threw for two more as Virginia came away with a wild 46-38 double-overtime win over No. 8 Florida State on Friday night in Charlottesville, Va.,Morris' third rushing score, from 4 yards, out and the ensuing two-point conversion pass served as the game-win...
Mets drop into tie for wild-card lead thanks to Marlins' big inning
Heriberto Hernandez lofted a game-tying triple and pinch hitter Connor Norby smashed a homer that capped a six-run fifth inning as the host Miami Marlins rallied to hand the New York Mets a costly 6-2 loss on Friday night.,The Mets (82-78) ended the night tied with Cincinnati (82-78) in the battle f...