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Wednesday MLB Picks: August 6th Top Baseball Betting Predictions
Wednesday's top MLB betting plays include a Rays first-five angle, Nationals under trend, and strikeout fade in Boston....
Fox to debut sports, news streaming service on Aug. 21
Fox Corp. is entering the direct-to-consumer market in advance of the NFL and NCAA football seasons.,The company announced the creation of the Fox One streaming service on Tuesday in its earnings call. It will debut Aug. 21.,The service will cost $19.99 per month and is designed for viewers who don'...
Padres send Nestor Cortes out to face Diamondbacks
When left-hander Nestor Cortes joined San Diego at the trade deadline last week, he marveled at the bullpen that general manager A.J. Preller had assembled. ,"I was joking with my friends last night, all you've got to do is get to the fifth inning -- possibly the fourth," Cortes said. "Then you turn...
The Problem With America’s Soccer Obsession: It’s Never About America
Wrexham, Campobasso, Necaxa... Everyone wants to tell foreign underdog soccer stories. What about the ones happening in our own backyard here in the United States?...
Padres explode for 5 in 11th inning, dump Diamondbacks
Luis Arraez hit a tiebreaking single to spark a five-run 11th inning and the San Diego Padres overcame a pair of two-run homers by Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for a 10-5, 11-inning victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Tuesday.,Ramon Laureano had three hits and three RBIs, Manny Machado added ...
Courtney Williams, Lynx hang on for win over Storm
Courtney Williams capped her 20-point effort by sinking an important 3-pointer in the final minute, and the Minnesota Lynx held on for a 91-87 win over the host Seattle Storm on Tuesday night.,Jessica Shepard tallied 13 points and 13 rebounds for Minnesota (25-5), which won its third game in a row. ...
Naomi Osaka, Clara Tauson spring upsets to reach Montreal semifinals
Not even the greatest women's tennis aficionados could have predicted this final four at the National Bank Open in Montreal.,On Tuesday, unseeded Naomi Osaka of Japan and No. 16 Clara Tauson of Denmark punched their tickets to the semifinals of the WTA 1000 event. Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champ...
Former Heat security guard charged in $2 million theft, sale of jerseys
A former law enforcement official, who later worked in security for the Miami Heat and the NBA, made his first appearance in federal court on Tuesday, charged with crimes related to the stealing and selling of game-worn jerseys and other memorabilia.,The Southern District of Florida and the Miami FB...
ESPN finalizes acquisition of NFL Network, RedZone for 10% equity
ESPN and the National Football League on Tuesday formally announced an agreement in which ESPN will acquire NFL Network, the linear NFL RedZone Channel and NFL Fantasy in exchange for a 10 percent equity stake in ESPN.,The deal, pending final approval by NFL owners and other conditions, will bring m...
Lionel Messi (leg) out vs. Pumas as Miami monitors recovery
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi will miss the team's Leagues Cup match against Pumas UNAM on Wednesday following a right leg injury he suffered over the weekend.,Messi's muscle injury has been described as "minor" and "slight" by team officials, and coach Javier Mascherano has reason to hope that Mess...
New Aloha Stadium agreement in final stages
The agreement on a proposed 98-acre mixed-use development in Honolulu that would include a new 25,000-seat stadium is being reviewed by lawyers ahead of a self-imposed Aug. 15 deadline.,The state's contract agreement with the Aloha Halawa District Partners, the developer of the New Aloha Stadium and...
Pirates promote RHP Cam Sanders, demote RHP Johan Oviedo
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Tuesday that 28-year-old right-handed pitcher Cam Sanders has been promoted to a major league roster for the first time.,Sanders, who has fashioned a 1.91 ERA in 33 games this season for Double-A Altoona and Triple-A Indianapolis, takes the roster spot vacated by vet...
Twins prospect Luke Keaschall returns from 60-day IL
The Minnesota Twins announced Tuesday that rookie infielder Luke Keaschall has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list after completing a two-week rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul.,Keaschall, 22, fractured his right forearm on April 25 when the Los Angeles Angels' Kyle Hendricks hit him ...
Star F Son Heung-min en route to U.S. to join Los Angeles FC
South Korean star Son Heung-min was in transit to the United States on Tuesday to officially join Los Angeles FC, a record-breaking signing for Major League Soccer that's expected to be announced in the coming days.,Videos on social media showed Son signing autographs for fans at Incheon Internation...
Mystics deal All-Star Brittney Sykes to Storm for Alysha Clark, pick
The Washington Mystics traded All-Star guard Brittney Sykes, their leading scorer, to the Seattle Storm on Tuesday in exchange for forward Alysha Clark, guard Zia Cooke and the Storm's 2026 first-round draft pick.,Sykes averaged 15.4 points and a career-high 4.4 assists in 25 games (all starts) for ...
Red Sox make bullpen move with DFA of RHP Jorge Alcala
The Boston Red Sox recalled right-hander Isaiah Campbell from Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday, while right-hander Jorge Alcala was designated for assignment.,Campbell, 27, had one appearance with the Red Sox earlier this season and has made 36 relief appearances over parts of three seasons for the Sea...
Top 10 NFL Rookies to Watch in the 2025 Preseason
Want to know which NFL rookies are turning heads in training camp? Here are 10 players to watch closely in the 2025 preseason....
Top MLB Home Run Prop Picks for Tuesday: Best Bets for August 5th
Top MLB home run props for Tuesday, Aug. 5: Picks include James Wood, Matt Chapman, and Randy Arozarena at plus-money odds....
Reports: Rams RB Kyren Williams reaches 3-year, $33M extension
Pro Bowl running back Kyren Williams and the Los Angeles Rams agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract extension with $23 million guaranteed, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.,The deal makes Williams the seventh highest-paid running back in the NFL based on new money per season. He was se...
Three College Football Teams That Don’t Deserve Their Preseason Coaches Poll Hype
The 2025 Coaches Poll is out. And Alabama, Michigan, and Arizona State might be riding way too high from last season. Here’s why skepticism is warranted for these three programs....