pr Page 358 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Lynx looking to continue to right ship against Storm
The Minnesota Lynx were riding high in June. In 11 games, the Lynx lost twice and picked up their first Commissioner's Cup Championship. The start of July was a different story.,After losing their first two games of the month, they travel west Friday night to try to turn what was a two-game losing s...
QB Zach Collaros back as Blue Bombers take on Stampeders
Standout quarterback Zach Collaros will return to action Friday night when the host Winnipeg Blue Bombers aim to avenge a recent loss to the Calgary Stampeders.,Calgary recorded a 22-19 overtime victory over the Blue Bombers on June 29 in a contest that Collaros left after sustaining a thorax injury...
Aces finding ways to win, while Dream coming up short
The Las Vegas Aces are rolling and the Atlanta Dream are reeling as the WNBA's month-long break for the All-Star Game and the Olympics approaches.,The Aces (14-7) have won eight of nine as they visit the Dream (7-14), who have lost five straight, on Friday night.,"We're trying to buckle down and get...
F1 announces sprint calendar for 2025
Formula One will host six sprint races in 2025, kicking off in China, maintaining stops in Miami and Austin, Texas, and returning a popular race to the schedule.,The circuit released the 2025 sprint calendar on Thursday. It features the rebirth of the sprint race at the Belgian Grand Prix, taking th...
Alouettes' 14-game winning streak on the line against Argonauts
The resilient Montreal Alouettes chase their 14th consecutive win Thursday night when they host the rival Toronto Argonauts.,The defending Grey Cup champion Alouettes (5-0) stayed unbeaten by scoring 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to complete a 30-26 comeback win over Calgary on Saturday...
Rory McIlroy returns to defend Scottish Open title
All eyes will be back on Rory McIlroy as he defends his title at the Genesis Scottish Open while preparing for his last chance this year to end his vexing 10-year major title drought.,The PGA Tour is co-sanctioning the event with the DP World Tour for the third straight year. When players tee off Th...
Wednesday July 10 Sports Betting Picks For 7/10/2024 MLB Slate & Copa America Semifinal Predictions
These are our top betting picks and predictions for July 10th's MLB slate with a prediction on the Copa America semifinal as well....
Colombia, Uruguay reach Copa semis with records in sight
Two national teams in pursuit of formidable records will square off when Uruguay and Colombia meet in Wednesday's Copa America semifinal in Charlotte, N.C.,Colombia has tied its own all-time record by going 27 consecutive matches without a defeat, while Uruguay has history on its side as it bids for...
Cards aim to keep rolling in doubleheader vs. Royals
The St. Louis Cardinals will try to ride the momentum of a 5-2 road trip into their six-game homestand ahead of the All-Star break.,The homestand was delayed by a day when rain postponed Tuesday night's game with the Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium. The teams will play a split doubleheader on We...
Mercury hope to keep surging vs. Wings
The Phoenix Mercury return home carrying plenty of momentum as they square off against the struggling Dallas Wings on Wednesday afternoon in the second game between the teams in eight days.,The Mercury (11-10) have won two straight contests, including an 84-78 decision in Los Angeles on Sunday. Nata...
F Dairon Asprilla ends 10-year run with Timbers
Forward Dairon Asprilla's 10-year run with the Portland Timbers ended on Tuesday.,The club transferred the 32-year-old veteran to Atletico Nacional in his native Colombia.,He tallied 33 goals and 20 assists in 203 MLS matches (114 starts) since his Portland debut in 2015.,"While Dairon departs Portl...
Tuesday July 9 Best Sports Betting Picks For MLB Slate & Copa America Predictions
Here's our top betting picks and predictions for July 9, 2024 including picks for the MLB slate of games and Argentina vs. Canada in Copa America semifinals....
Brewers aim to continue home success vs. Pirates
The Milwaukee Brewers will try and continue their home-field success behind right-hander Colin Rea when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series., ,The Pirates have not yet named a starter opposite Rea (8-2, 3.34 ERA)., ,Pittsburgh defeated the New York Mets 8...
Guardians look to awaken bats vs. Tigers
The Cleveland Guardians had their offense silenced in their first game at Detroit this season on Monday. The visitors will look for their bats to heat up on Tuesday when their four-game series against the Tigers continues.,Cleveland was limited to three hits, all singles, in a 1-0 loss on Monday, th...
Blake Snell set to begin latest comeback when Giants face Jays
Reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell is trying to squeeze a two-start week into the six remaining days before the All-Star break.,Snell's first outing will come on Tuesday night when the host San Francisco Giants open a three-game set against the Toronto Blue Jays.,The series m...
Quiet bats haunting Mariners entering series vs. Padres
Their lineup is swinging and missing at a frightening pace. Their once-comfortable American League West lead is shrinking almost daily after losing six straight series.,The skidding Seattle Mariners get another crack at sparking a much-needed turnaround on Tuesday night when they visit the San Diego...
Lynx filling void without Napheesa Collier, prepare to face Sparks
Playing without MVP-caliber forward Napheesa Collier, the Minnesota Lynx dodged a bullet in the first of consecutive games against five-win teams.,Having survived the Washington Mystics' upset bid on Saturday in Minneapolis to end a two-game skid, the West-leading Lynx (15-6) visit the Los Angeles S...
Improving Astros open pre-break homestand vs. Marlins
Even with Josh Hader ending a 10-game road trip on a down note, the Houston Astros can still feel good about their recent performance.,After making up eight games in the American League West over the past three weeks and moving above .500 for the first time all season during the trip, Houston will a...
Canada ready for role of giant slayers in Copa semis vs. Argentina
Yes, Canada will show up for its Copa America semifinal against Argentina on Tuesday in East Rutherford, N.J., even though Canadian coach Jesse Marsch admits the billing could be David vs. Goliath.,Argentina, ranked No. 1 in the world, is the defending champion of Copa America 2021 and the 2022 Worl...
Red Sox hope to keep momentum going against improving A's
With wins in six of their past seven games, the Boston Red Sox are in a good place.,Taking a second three-game series from the New York Yankees makes the recent proceedings feel even better.,The Red Sox, who sit just 4 1/2 games behind their archrivals for the top American League wild-card spot, wil...