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Jays have faith Bowden Francis can rebound vs. Phillies
It's been almost two months since Toronto starter Bowden Francis picked up a victory, but Blue Jays manager John Schneider says he still has trust in the 6-foot-5, 220-pound right-hander heading into Saturday afternoon's road start against the Philadelphia Phillies., ,Francis (2-8, 6.12 ERA) has dro...
Cubs out to boost run production vs. improving Pirates
There has been a common theme in the Chicago Cubs' recent losses: an inability to produce with runners on base. It's something the Cubs will look to rectify on Saturday when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the third matchup of a four-game set.,The Cubs stranded nine runners and went 0-for-10 wit...
Aces' A'ja Wilson sitting out vs. Paige Bueckers, Wings
Paige Bueckers missed four consecutive games and didn't even need to wipe off any rust.,Bueckers is fresh off the top outing of her short pro career as she leads the Dallas Wings into a Friday night battle against the host Las Vegas Aces.,Bueckers poured in 35 points on 13-of-19 shooting in Dallas' ...
Short-handed Real Salt Lake takes aim at visiting DC United
Real Salt Lake will try to end their seven-match winless streak when they host D.C. United on Saturday in Sandy, Utah.,Salt Lake (4-10-3, 15 points) is 0-4-3 with just five goals scored over its last seven matches and stands as one of the lowest-scoring clubs in MLS with only 16 goals in 17 regular-...
San Diego FC, Minnesota United square off in battle for No. 2 in West
Second place in the Western Conference will be up for grabs when San Diego FC and Minnesota United kick off the second half of their MLS seasons on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn.,San Diego (9-5-3, 30 points) and Minnesota United (8-3-6, 30 points) enter the contest tied for the No. 2 spot in th...
CF Montreal looking to right ship vs. Dynamo after international break
CF Montreal is hoping the two-week international break will be just what the doctor ordered and help them right their floundering season when they visit the Houston Dynamo on Saturday.,Montreal (1-11-5, 8 points) remains last in the Eastern Conference and is just one point out of the basement in the...
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Astros may be without Isaac Paredes as Twins visit
Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes has provided a steady hand both at the plate and in the field this season, which made the sight of him limping off the field in the seventh inning on Thursday especially concerning.,Paredes clubbed his team-leading 15th home run in the fifth inning of the A...
Adrian Houser, White Sox take on hot-hitting Rangers
The Rangers' bats have finally come alive, and Texas will look to continue its recent scoring prowess when it faces the Chicago White Sox on Friday in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.,The White Sox will send right hander Adrian Houser (2-1, 1.48 ERA) to the mound. The Rangers w...
Mets go for seventh straight victory as Rays visit
The New York Mets maintained the best record in the major leagues with a Thursday win over the Washington Nationals.,The Mets likely will find out on Friday whether the victory was a costly one.,New York will look to match its season high with a seventh straight win on Friday when the Tampa Bay Rays...
With rested bullpen, Orioles try to cool off Angels
The Baltimore Orioles didn't like the result in their most recent game, but certain developments might help set them up for their next series, which begins Friday against the visiting Los Angeles Angels.,Baltimore lost two of three to the Detroit Tigers to begin a six-game homestand. In Thursday nig...
Pirates ace Paul Skenes aims to tame Cubs, even set
Pittsburgh Pirates fireballer Paul Skenes is producing stellar numbers during his sophomore season, even if his won-loss record isn't among them.,Pittsburgh's punchless offense has played a significant role in that department, given that it has mustered three runs or fewer in nine of his 14 starts t...
Without Dru Brown, Redblacks try to end Alouettes' dominance
The Ottawa Redblacks will be without quarterback Dru Brown when they host the Montreal Alouettes on Friday night.,Brown injured his hip during the fourth quarter of the season-opening 31-26 loss to the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders and was ruled out Wednesday.,It's a big blow for Ottawa (0-1) af...
Carlos Santana, 'elite' at 39, and Guardians take on skidding Mariners
Carlos Santana had contract offers from both the Cleveland Guardians and Seattle Mariners, two teams he had previously played for, this past offseason.,The veteran first baseman chose a one-year, $12 million deal with the Guardians, reportedly passing up a Mariners offer that included more guarantee...
Wimbledon increases winners' purse to $4.07M
The All England Lawn Tennis Club, organizers of The Wimbledon Championships, announced Thursday that prize money for the players will increase seven percent in 2025 and reach a record $72.59 million -- twice the amount from a decade ago.,Both the women's and men's single champions will earn $4.07 mi...
Streaking Chanticleers, newcomer Murray State add underdog vibe to CWS
For more than a decade, Coastal Carolina is more aptly defined as dominant than underdogs. Considering the 2016 national champions last lost nearly five weeks -- and 23 games -- ago, the Chanticleers are no surprise at the 2025 College World Series.,No. 3-ranked Arkansas takes on No. 6 LSU in a heav...
2025 U.S. Open Golf Betting Picks: Best Bets, Sleepers and Top Odds for Oakmont
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Chris Streveler to take lead as Bombers host Lions
Chris Streveler will find himself under center on Thursday as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers begin their season against the BC Lions in Regina.,Fully recovered from a ligament injury in his knee, Streveler is getting the start with fellow quarterback Zach Collaros suspended for the game after failing to ...
NYCFC battles Atlanta United without GK Matt Freese
Both New York City FC and visiting Atlanta United will look to shake off any rust from a two-week break when the clubs meet in an Eastern Conference matchup on Thursday.,New York (7-6-4, 25 points) last played on May 31, posting a 2-2 draw at Nashville SC. The club has fared well at home, winning si...
Oakmont course to test the patience of the best golfers at U.S. Open
OAKMONT, Pa. -- The main character at the 125th U.S. Open isn't one of the players, but the course itself.,When the likes of World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and defending champion Bryson DeChambeau call it, to some extent, the hardest course they'll ever play, people sit up and pay attention.,Oakmont ...