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Cubs finish off winning homestand vs. Twins
The Chicago Cubs will look to put the finishing touches on a successful homestand Wednesday afternoon when they play the decisive contest of a three-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins.,Chicago captured three of the four games from the National League Central rival St. Louis Cardinals b...
Diamondbacks look to continue surge in DH with Guardians
Following a competitive opener, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cleveland Guardians will wait to conclude an already entertaining series.,After rain washed away the middle game of the set on Tuesday, the visiting Diamondbacks will look to continue their surge in a traditional doubleheader against the G...
Duane Thomas, part of Cowboys' first Super Bowl winner, dies at 77
Duane Thomas, a former running back who helped the Dallas Cowboys win their first Super Bowl, has died, the team confirmed to numerous outlets on Tuesday. He was 77.,No cause of death was immediately reported.,Playing in 11 games, 10 as a starter, in the 1971 season, Thomas rushed for 793 yards and ...
Isaac Paredes knocks in four as Cubs topple Twins
Isaac Paredes homered to highlight a four-RBI performance and Shota Imanaga matched a career-high 10 strikeouts, lifting the host Chicago Cubs to a 7-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday.,Paredes belted a three-run homer in the first inning and added an RBI single in the third to propel the...
NFL Preseason Week 1 Top Betting Picks & Predictions
The first full week of preseason football is almost among us, and these are our top NFL betting picks and predictions for week one of the preseason....
Elly De La Cruz stays locked in as Reds down Marlins
Left-hander Nick Lodolo used six strong innings to pick up a win in a battle of former first-round picks and the Cincinnati Reds defeated the host Miami Marlins 8-2 on Tuesday night.,Tyler Stephenson and Ty France each hit a solo homer to lead Cincinnati's offense.,Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz wen...
Diamondbacks-Guardians rained out; twin bill Wednesday
The Cleveland Guardians' home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks was rained out Tuesday, setting up an afternoon doubleheader for Wednesday.,The start of Tuesday's game was delayed by rain in the Cleveland area, and ongoing inclement weather led officials to call the game off roughly 90 minutes a...
Jhonattan Vegas relishes drought-busting win for family’s sake
By winning the 3M Open two weeks ago, Jhonattan Vegas changed his FedEx Cup equation.,The PGA Tour veteran from Venezuela rocketed into the top 70 of the FedEx Cup standings by pulling out his first win in seven years. He's not entirely safe, though, as he enters the regular-season finale, the Wyndh...
Will Zalatoris feels 'awesome' going into Wyndham Championship
It's been almost two full years since Will Zalatoris won his only PGA Tour event, the FedEx St. Jude Championship on Aug. 14, 2022.,In the time since, Zalatoris' career has been stalled by a back issue that sidelined him for part of 2022 and led to surgery in April 2023 that ended his season.,Zalato...
Vikings owner: 'Focusing on the season' not coach, GM extensions
Head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah are not yet in line for new contracts with the Vikings, team president and owner Mark Wilf said Tuesday.,Wilf did not say his current coach and GM, under contract through 2025, aren't deserving of extensions but instead said Minnesota...
Former OF, now LHP Anthony Gose added to Guardians bullpen
The Cleveland Guardians selected the contract of left-hander Anthony Gose from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday and optioned left-hander Logan Allen to Triple-A.,To make room on the 40-man roster for Gose, right-hander Xzavion Curry was designated for assignment.,Gose, 33, originally was a center fielde...
Browns DE Za'Darius Smith diagnosed with knee contusion
Cleveland defensive end Za'Darius Smith was carted off the field during the Browns' Monday practice due to a knee contusion, but tests revealed no major structural damage.,The Browns expect Smith to be ready for the regular season and could be back sooner than expected after prescribed rest. Defensi...
Giants WR Malik Nabers, Lions S Kerby Joseph throw punches in joint workouts
Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph threw a flurry of punches at New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers, who threw the first blow with a right hand to Joseph's facemask on the way back to the huddle on Tuesday during a joint practice between the teams. ,Nabers didn't make it back to the Gia...
WR Russell Gage signs with Ravens
Wide receiver Russell Gage signed a contract with the Baltimore Ravens, the team announced Tuesday.,Terms of the deal were not disclosed for Gage, who is looking to return to form after sustaining a ruptured patellar tendon last August that caused him to sit out the entire 2023 season. ,Gage, 28, ca...
Jordan Spieth: 'A lot at stake' at Wyndham Championship
Jordan Spieth knows he has his work cut out for him.,A three-time major champion, Spieth finds himself ranked No. 63 in the FedEx Cup standings heading into the final tournament of the regular season -- the Wyndham Championship, which begins Thursday in Greensboro, N.C. The top 70 players in the ran...
Broncos sign LB Alec Mock
The Denver Broncos signed rookie inside linebacker Alec Mock on Tuesday. ,Mock appeared in 38 games (35 starts) in four seasons for the Air Force Academy. He totaled 224 tackles (112 solo), five sacks, one interception (18 yards, 1 TD), four passes defensed, three forced fumbles and two fumble reco...
Tuesday August 6 Best Sports Betting Picks for Olympics Men's Basketball & MLB Predictions
These are our top sports betting picks for August 6, 2024 including predictions for Team USA men's basketball and Tuesday's MLB slate of games....
Knicks name Jalen Brunson team captain
Jalen Brunson will serve as captain of the New York Knicks in the 2024-25 season.,The team announced the appointment, making the guard the 36th captain in franchise history, on Tuesday. He is the first captain for the Knicks since Lance Thomas (2018-19).,"The New York Knicks have a deep and storied ...
Lions CB Emmanuel Moseley (torn pec) out indefinitely
Detroit Lions cornerback Emmanuel Moseley is out indefinitely after sustaining a torn pectoral muscle, coach Dan Campbell announced Tuesday.,Moseley has endured season-ending ACL injuries in back-to-back campaigns. A torn pectoral often is a season-ending injury, however it's conceivable that he cou...
Shota Imanaga, Cubs out to slow surging Twins
As Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga walked into Wrigley Field on Friday, he bought an extra cup of coffee that he eventually gave to a fan.,Imanaga hopes his teammates will give him some run support in a Tuesday home game against the Minnesota Twins.,The Cubs hope to perk up at the plate after...