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McLeod Bethel-Thompson in spotlight as Alouettes take on Stampeders
Veteran McLeod Bethel-Thompson will be back behind center when the Montreal Alouettes visit the Calgary Stampeders on Thursday night.,Bethel-Thompson, 37, will be running the Alouettes (4-2) after starter Davis Alexander was placed on the six-game injured list due to a lingering hamstring problem.,A...
Storm eager for Skylar Diggins' return; Sky eager for next win
The extent of the personal issues that have sidelined Seattle Storm star Skylar Diggins is uncertain, but the Storm are certain any absence involving the veteran guard stings.,"We have to understand who Sky is and what she is for us, not only for this team, this organization, but in the (WNBA)," Sea...
Fever, Aces meet with momentum-building on their minds
It's not inaccurate to say the Indiana Fever remain a work in progress.,It's also not inaccurate to say that Indiana needs to figure it out sooner instead of later.,Hamstrung by injuries and inconsistency, the Fever try to get back over .500 Thursday night when they host the Las Vegas Aces.,Indiana ...
Sparks visit Sun with eyes on fourth straight win
The Los Angeles Sparks will look to extend their season-high winning streak to four games on Thursday night when they visit the struggling Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Conn.,The Sparks (9-14) lost seven of nine games before beginning their current run of good fortune with a 92-88 victory over the ...
Players angle for FedEx Cup points at 3M Open
Most of the world's elite golfers are taking the week off after the Open Championship, but for the second tier of PGA Tour players, it's time to lock in and bolster their resumes.,With two weeks to go in the regular season, players will be all business at the 3M Open, beginning Thursday at TPC Twin ...
Golf Glance: Race for FedExCup points hits Twin Cities
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: The Open Championship (Scottie Scheffler); Barracuda Championship (Ryan Gerard),THIS WEEK: 3M Open, Blaine, Minn., July 24-27,Course: TPC Twin Cities (Par 7...
Surging Rangers go for sweep at home against Athletics
The surging Texas Rangers will look to sweep a three-game series from the Athletics on Wednesday when the teams clash in the finale of the set in Arlington, Texas. ,JP Sears (7-8, 5.13 ERA) will take the mound to start for the Athletics while Texas will counter with fellow left-hander Patrick Corbin...
Chandler Simpson, Rays try to run into series win vs. White Sox
Chandler Simpson is keeping it simple.,The Tampa Bay Rays rookie speedster knows what is expected of him, and he's doing his best to deliver.,Fresh off recording three stolen bases, Simpson will look for an encore on Wednesday when the Rays vie to win the rubber match of the three-game series agains...
Brittney Griner returns to Phoenix with her Dream team to face Mercury
The Phoenix Mercury will welcome back franchise legend Brittney Griner when they host the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday.,Griner, a nine-time All-Star in 11 seasons with the Mercury, joined the Dream as a free agent in both teams' remake, moves that have led both into the upper half of the WNBA.,The Mer...
After ending streaks, Yankees vie for series win vs. Blue Jays
The visiting New York Yankees aim to ride the momentum from a dramatic win into the rubber match of their three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.,Ben Rice snapped a tie with a home run in the ninth inning against Toronto closer Jeff Hoffman in the Yankees' 5-4 win on Tuesday...
Phillies turn to Jesus Luzardo in bid for sweep of Red Sox
After two terrific outings from their starting pitchers to begin their series against the visiting Boston Red Sox, the Philadelphia Phillies will turn to Jesus Luzardo in hopes of completing a sweep on Wednesday.,Zack Wheeler allowed two runs in six innings in Monday's 3-2 victory and then Cristophe...
'Disciplined' Twins seek series victory vs. Dodgers
The Minnesota Twins have delivered an impressive impersonation of the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. ,The Twins worked seven walks and took complete advantage of a shaky defense in a 10-7 win on Tuesday in Los Angeles. They head into Wednesday's game against the Dodgers with a chance at ...
Slade Cecconi, Guardians out to extend hot streak vs. Orioles
Cleveland Guardians fans haven't forgotten about Josh Naylor, but they do feel much better about the trade that sent him to the Arizona Diamondbacks last Dec. 21.,Slade Cecconi, who was acquired along with a draft pick for the cleanup-hitting slugger, has been the Guardians' most consistent starter ...
Brewers hungry to begin new winning streak in series finale with Mariners
Those working the kitchen at George Webb Restaurants in Wisconsin can turn off the grill.,No burgers for you, Brewers fans!,The Milwaukee Brewers fell shy of their 12th consecutive victory Tuesday night in Seattle, managing just two hits in a 1-0 defeat. The three-game interleague series wraps up We...
Brandon Pfaadt, Diamondbacks aim to shut down Astros
Right-hander Brandon Pfaadt can tie his career high in victories for a season on Wednesday when the Arizona Diamondbacks bid to salvage the finale of a three-game series against the Houston Astros.,Pfaadt (10-6, 4.82 ERA) enters the game in Phoenix after arguably his best two starts of the season, o...
Cardinals have decisions ahead as they close series with Rockies
The St. Louis Cardinals are in limbo a week before the trade deadline, and the next few days likely will determine their path.,St. Louis has dropped four of five out of the All-Star break, including an 8-4 loss at the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night. The downward spiral has dropped the Cardinals i...
Behind Matt Shaw, Cubs chase series win vs. Royals
The All-Star break provided a welcome respite for Chicago Cubs rookie third baseman Matt Shaw, who is eager to leave his first-half struggles behind.,Shaw looks to maintain his recent surge when the Cubs face the visiting Kansas City Royals on Wednesday afternoon in the rubber match of a three-game ...
Mets enjoying contributions from younger players ahead of finale vs. Angels
Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez and Ronny Mauricio have spent the last two games providing evidence the New York Mets might not need to look outside the organization for difference-making offensive players prior to the July 31 trade deadline.,For the Los Angeles Angels, back-to-back losses might be nu...
Tigers hope rookie Troy Melton can provide spark vs. Pirates
The Detroit Tigers are looking for something to break them out of their recent struggles. They will turn to prospect Troy Melton, who will make his major league debut on Wednesday afternoon against the host Pittsburgh Pirates in the finale of a three-game series.,Melton, the Tigers' No. 10-ranked pr...
Marlins throw another righty (Sandy Alcantara) at Padres
The San Diego Padres' lineup is getting tested in the series against the host Miami Marlins.,San Diego prevailed 2-1 in a game started by Miami's Eury Perez on Monday but lost to Edward Cabrera 4-3 on Tuesday.,On Wednesday, the Padres will face their third straight hard-throwing right-hander as Sand...