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Rutgers has high hopes as it prepares to host FCS foe Howard in opener
Greg Schiano may have his most talented team in years, and between that and a softer schedule than usual, expectations in New Jersey are on the rise.,The veteran Rutgers coach will lead the Scarlet Knights into their season opener Thursday against FCS visitors Howard in Piscataway, N.J.,The Big Ten ...
A'ja Wilson, Aces hope to build momentum on visit to Wings
The Las Vegas Aces continue their path to a playoff spot as they face the lowly Dallas Wings in a Western Conference showdown Tuesday in Dallas.,The Aces (18-11) have gone 2-3 since the WNBA's return from its Olympic break, ranking fifth in the league standings. They are coming off a week in which t...
Sizzling D-backs begin long homestand with series against Mets
The Arizona Diamondbacks didn't move above the .500 mark for good this season until beating the Toronto Blue Jays on July 12.,Six-plus weeks later, the Diamondbacks are the hottest team in the majors. Arizona will aim to move 20 games over the break-even mark when they face the New York Mets on Tues...
Giants begin brutal closing stretch against Central-leading Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to surprising rookie right-hander Tobias Myers when they host the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series.,Myers (6-5, 2.87 ERA) will be opposed by Logan Webb (11-8, 3.13, who is 2-0 with a 1.73 ERA in four career starts vs. the Brewers.,B...
No. 11 Missouri draws overhauled Murray State in weeknight opener
At least Murray State has the element of surprise on its side when it faces No. 11 Missouri. ,Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz admitted that his staff doesn't have a great read on the Racers heading into their game Thursday night at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.,"It's going to be a d...
Reds, Alexis Diaz seek bounce-back series vs. A's
One of the bright spots for the Cincinnati Reds this season has been the performance of closer Alexis Diaz, but he'll be aiming to rebound like the rest of his team when they open a three-game series against the visiting Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.,Diaz served up a walk-off two-run homer to ...
No. 16 Oklahoma, QB Jackson Arnold, take aim at Temple
There's no doubt who will be starting at quarterback for Oklahoma in its season opener against Temple.,The Owls' quarterback situation is much more up in the air.,The 16th-ranked Sooners will take on Temple on Friday night in Norman, Oklahoma, in the season opener for both teams.,Sophomore Jackson A...
Illinois digs in for fight with neighbor Eastern Illinois
In last year's opener, Illinois needed an improbable fourth-down conversion and a last-second field goal in order to beat Toledo in Champaign., ,Illinois hopes it won't be pushed as hard in Thursday's opener against Eastern Illinois, an FCS foe located 45 miles south of Champaign. But fourth-year co...
Mariners embracing small-ball tactics ahead of opener vs. Rays
After one series in charge by Dan Wilson, there's already one noticeable change for the Seattle Mariners under their new manager.,They're no longer waiting for a three-run homer.,The Mariners employed small-ball tactics Sunday in defeating the visiting San Francisco Giants 4-3, taking two of three g...
Marlins' Connor Norby takes 'simple' approach into matchup vs. Rockies
The Colorado Rockies and Miami Marlins will forever be linked in baseball history. The two expansion franchises debuted in 1993, bringing the major leagues to two new states, and both teams have appeared in the World Series.,The teams share another similarity this year, but not one that is celebrate...
Jackson Merrill, Padres look to pick up steam vs. Cards
Mike Shildt will make his managerial return to St. Louis at a crucial time for his current team and his former franchise.,Shildt has his San Diego Padres in the thick of the National League playoff chase in his first year the helm after four seasons with the Cardinals.,The Padres hold the NL's secon...
Streaking Tigers call on another rookie to face lowly White Sox
Madden 24 is coming to Major League Baseball. ,That's 24-year-old right-hander Ty Madden, and he will be the 10th player to make his major league debut for the Detroit Tigers this season when he starts Monday night's series finale against the host Chicago White Sox, who hit an unenviable round numbe...
Nats calling up Dylan Crews for battle with Aaron Judge, Yanks
Dylan Crews is expected to make his major league debut when the Washington Nationals host Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series. ,Judge rolls into Washington after hitting his 50th and 51st home runs of the season on Sunday in a 10-3 win over the C...
Danny Jansen looks to make history when Red Sox, Jays collide
The visiting Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox will take care of some unfinished business on Monday when they play a day-night doubleheader.,Toronto will attempt to extend its four-game winning streak when the teams finish a June 26 game that was suspended by rain in the top of the second inning....
Twins aim to put late loss behind them as Braves come to town
The Minnesota Twins endured one of their toughest losses of the season on Sunday. ,Fortunately for Minnesota, there is little time to sit and sulk. ,The Twins will be back at it against the Atlanta Braves in the opening contest of a three-game series that starts Monday night in Minneapolis. ,Minneso...
Pirates, Cubs hope for big hits in series opener
Joey Bart has been one of the most consistent hitters for the Pittsburgh Pirates, batting .272 in 63 games since the team acquired him from the San Francisco Giants earlier this season. But the Pirates could be without their starting catcher when they host the Chicago Cubs for the opener of a three-...
Phillies, Astros turn to top pitchers for interleague contest
The Houston Astros and host Philadelphia Phillies each will send one of their premier arms to the mound on Monday when the teams meet in the opener of a three-game series.,Houston will turn to Ronel Blanco (9-6, 3.14 ERA), who is looking to rebound from one of his worst outings of the season. The ri...
Royals open make-or-break stretch vs. Guardians
Whether the Kansas City Royals remain a serious contender for the American League Central crown could be answered over the next 10 days.,About to see plenty of each other, the division-leading Cleveland Guardians are set to host the Royals in a split doubleheader on Monday to open a key four-game se...
Mystics bid to spark late-season surge vs. Storm
The Washington Mystics aim to mount a late playoff push on Monday when they visit the Seattle Storm.,Washington (7-22) enter Monday four games behind the Chicago Sky for the league's final playoff spot.,Four of the Mystics' next five games are on the road, beginning with a rematch against Seattle, w...
Out to rebound from rare loss, Liberty battle Mercury
Shortly after the final buzzer sounded on a disappointing loss to the Connecticut Sun on Saturday, Sabrina Ionescu vowed the New York Liberty would not experience another underwhelming performance the rest of the way.,After seeing their eight-game winning streak stopped, the Liberty will attempt to ...