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Lynx trying to extend winning ways vs. Fire with break in sight
The WNBA All-Star break is fast approaching, and the Minnesota Lynx are looking forward to a chance to rest their bodies and catch their breath.,"This is sort of a tough stretch for us," Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said. "We got off to such a fast start, and we're maybe that runner that ran really fast ...
Guardians, Pirates prepare to play 2 after air-quality postponement
Poor air quality in Northeast Ohio postponed the series opener between the Cleveland Guardians and visiting Pittsburgh Pirates, forcing the teams to play a doubleheader Saturday.,Drifting smoke from the Canadian forest fires is expected to persist throughout the day/night twin bill, but the National...
Tiger-Cats turn to QB Tre Ford's running ability for Argos showdown
In nearly six quarters since star quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell went down July 5 with a broken ankle, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats have managed a grand total of seven points.,Two field goals and a rouge are all this once-potent offense has scored in Mitchell's absence. Little wonder, then, that Hamilton c...
Stampeders aim to improve defense in rematch against Alouettes
It's a simple proposition for the Calgary Stampeders. Improve defensively or languish around .500 this year.,Heading into a rematch Saturday against the visiting Montreal Alouettes, Calgary (2-3) is permitting 35.2 points and 433.8 yards per game. Even with points and yardage up across the league, t...
Edmonton out to avenge first '26 loss in rematch vs. BC
The lone BC Lions' victory this season came less than two weeks ago against the Edmonton Elks.,The rematch comes around quickly as the Lions look to make it two straight wins when they visit Edmonton on Friday night.,BC (1-3) had a bye last week after pulling out the 34-24 home win over the Elks on ...
'Pride' to be on display as LAFC, Galaxy engage in El Trafico
The international break is over and the host Los Angeles Galaxy and Los Angeles FC are ready to renew their rivalry when they meet in the latest installment of El Trafico on Friday night at Carson, Calif.,It has been nearly eight weeks since MLS play went on hiatus as the World Cup dominated the sta...
Brittney Griner, Sun finding their footing while Mercury has gone cold
Brittney Griner will return to Phoenix for only the second time following her 11-year career with the Mercury when the Connecticut Sun visit for consecutive games, beginning with a contest on Friday night.,Connecticut (6-18) will then play Phoenix (8-17) on Sunday in a two-game set between two strug...
Mariners see reasons for optimism heading into series against Giants
Leave it to Jerry Dipoto to look on the bright side.,"If the season ended today, somehow, magically, we're in the playoffs," said Dipoto, the Seattle Mariners' president of baseball operations.,For as much hand-wringing there has been in the Pacific Northwest about the Mariners' dreary season, Dipot...
Cards, D-backs open second half in thick of NL wild-card hunt
It was a middling first half of the season for the Arizona Diamondbacks, hovering around the .500 mark for much of the campaign. However, things started to look up leading into the All-Star break, with the Diamondbacks winning four straight, including a three-game sweep against the league-leading Lo...
Series at sliding A's could be just the boost the Nationals need
The Washington Nationals haven't been part of the postseason since winning the 2019 World Series, but they hope to kick off a run toward a berth when they resume play after the All-Star break against the struggling Athletics on Friday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,The Nationals have experienced s...
Tigers hope for happy homecoming for Troy Melton against Angels
Right-hander Troy Melton will make his first career start against his hometown team when the Detroit Tigers open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.,The hard-throwing Melton (5-1, 1.82 ERA) went to high school at Canyon High School in Anaheim Hills, ...
Trying to stay afloat in wild-card race, Reds face NL-worst Rockies
The Cincinnati Reds' long-shot bid to remain in the National League wild-card race resumes on Friday, when they begin a critical 10-day, nine-game trip with a matchup against the Colorado Rockies.,Eight games out of the final wild-card spot, the Reds are 23-41 since May 1 and will likely be sellers ...
MLS-leading Nashville out to extend Atlanta United's struggles
With the best record in MLS as the season resumes, Nashville SC is in go-for-it mode.,Ahead of its home match Friday night against Atlanta United, Nashville has added to an already formidable roster by signing Tunisian winger Elias Saad and 21-year-old midfielder Famara Camara of Senegal.,Already st...
Twins, Cubs enter series hoping All-Star break didn't cool them off
The Chicago Cubs entered the All-Star break on a red-hot streak.,After a few days off, they will hit the play button and try to pick up from where they paused the action.,The Cubs will welcome the Minnesota Twins to open a three-game interleague series beginning Friday night at Wrigley Field. Chicag...
Struggling Storm aim for bright spot with visit to Fever
The Seattle Storm are looking to stop their latest losing streak.,The last-place Storm (6-20) lost their third consecutive game on Wednesday afternoon to the Chicago Sky. Despite the 95-90 road loss, the team hopes that the lessons from that game carry over into their outing against the host Indiana...
White Sox out to continue stellar play vs. up-and-down Blue Jays
What a difference a year can make. The Chicago White Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays will provide another example Friday night when they open a three-game series in Toronto. ,The White Sox have gone from worst last season to a tie for first in the American League Central as play resumes after the All-...
Rangers, Braves kick off second half protecting division leads
Two clubs trying to hold onto first place in their respective divisions open the second half on Friday when the Texas Rangers visit the Atlanta Braves to start a three-game series.,The Rangers are in first place in the American League West, sitting 1 1/2 games ahead of the Seattle Mariners. The Brav...
Streaking Guardians, Pirates collide in start to second half
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Guardians both went into the All-Star break on positive notes, pulling off impressive series sweeps.,Only one will be able to keep their momentum going Friday, when the Rust Belt rivals begin a three-game set in Cleveland.,Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams (1...
Dodgers visiting Yankees for first time since 2024 World Series
The last time the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees convened at Yankee Stadium, massive amounts of champagne were sprayed in the visiting clubhouse to celebrate a World Series title.,The only celebrations this time will be one team shaking hands on the field after securing victories starting ...
Red Sox, Rays ready for twin bill, hoping break did not slow their rolls
The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays certainly hope their players had a restful MLB All-Star break.,It will be a busy return to play for the American League East rivals on Friday as they begin a four-game, three-day series with a day-night doubleheader in Boston.,The Red Sox return to play with a n...