review Page 877 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Seeking to avenge lopsided loss, Stampeders take on Redblacks
Calgary Stampeders coach Dave Dickenson has an explanation for his team's 4-5 record.,"I think there was some good play at times (but) a little lack of consistency," he said. "We're not in love with our position but we know we can get to where we need to go. It's important to kind of look at the pas...
Lynx return from break to face Mystics while in playoff mode
The Minnesota Lynx and Washington Mystics will return from their Olympic break when they tip off Thursday night in Minneapolis.,Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve and star player Napheesa Collier will have to find a place to stash their gold medals during the game. So will Mystics general manager Mike Thibault...
League-leading Liberty bring gold into visit with Sparks
The New York Liberty hit the road to face the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night in the WNBA's return from its Summer Olympics break.,New York's Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, fresh off Team USA's 67-66 victory over France in the gold medal game on Sunday, will anchor the league-leading Libe...
Boosted by former Bay Area players, Braves chase another win over Giants
The Atlanta Braves hope to continue what has been a happy mass homecoming when they send their transplants against the host San Francisco Giants for a third consecutive time on Wednesday night.,Former Giants players Jorge Soler (RBI double) and Pierce Johnson (one unearned run in one inning), and ex...
Will Wagner looks to fuel Blue Jays to sweep of Angels
The Los Angeles Angels and Toronto Blue Jays will wrap up their three-game series Wednesday night in Anaheim, Calif., with neither team having much reason to keep an eye on the standings. ,Out of the pennant race, the focus for both teams is on the future and developing younger players who are getti...
Resilient D-backs shoot for sweep vs. Rockies
Jake McCarthy and the Arizona Diamondbacks will attempt to parlay a pair of comeback wins into a series sweep on Wednesday when they conclude a three-game set against the Colorado Rockies in Phoenix.,After Arizona scored two runs in the seventh inning to rally for a 5-4 victory in the opener on Mond...
Dodgers' Walker Buehler set to return to face Brewers
Walker Buehler is returning just in time for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have an opening in their rotation after River Ryan sustained a season-ending elbow injury last weekend.,Buehler (1-4, 5.84 ERA) will make his first start since June 18 as the Dodgers continue their four-game series against the...
Yankees hope to build off Juan Soto's heroics vs. White Sox
With a major boost from Juan Soto, the New York Yankees evened their road series with the Chicago White Sox and regained the American League East lead with a 4-1 win on Tuesday.,Soto provided the offensive highlights with his first career three-homer game, but an uneven effort from the bullpen nearl...
Athletics aim to give Mets more trouble
The Oakland Athletics aren't going to the playoffs, but they have proven over the last month that they can compete with teams bound for the postseason.,The New York Mets, meanwhile, might be running out of time to prove they can be a playoff-caliber club.,The A's will look to hand the stumbling Mets...
Surging Astros have sights on series sweep vs. Rays
The Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays have help on the way, but one of the clubs needs it more than the other.,Houston, after recording a 3-2 victory over Tampa Bay on Tuesday, will seek a three-game series sweep on Wednesday in St. Petersburg, Fla.,The Astros used solo homers from Alex Bregman and ...
Reds target home sweep of Cardinals
The Cincinnati Reds will try to continue stifling the hitters for the visiting St. Louis Cardinals when they go for a sweep of their three-game series on Wednesday evening.,The Reds won the first two games of the series behind strong pitching performances from left-hander Andrew Abbott and right-han...
Soaring Padres eye three-game sweep of sliding Pirates
With wins in 18 of their past 21 games, the San Diego Padres have jumped into contention for the National League West title or perhaps the league's top wild-card spot.,Either of those scenarios would give the Padres home field to begin the postseason, but starting with the series finale against the ...
Marlins shoot for sweep of two-game series with Phillies
Jake Burger and Jesus Sanchez will attempt to continue their power surges on Wednesday as the visiting Miami Marlins vie for a two-game series sweep of the free-falling Philadelphia Phillies.,Burger homered in his fourth straight game and Sanchez went deep for the second consecutive contest in Miami...
Kerry Carpenter, Tigers look for another win against Mariners
The Detroit Tigers have been lacking power since Kerry Carpenter was placed on the injured list in late May., ,Carpenter returned in a big way on Tuesday in the first game of a three-game home series against Seattle. He blasted two home runs in a 15-1 romp.,The second game of the series will be play...
Twins leaning on fundamentals in search of sweep of Royals
The Minnesota Twins hope a simple approach helps them finish a difficult three-game series sweep against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Minnesota is coming off an 8-3 win in the series opener Monday and a 13-3 victory in the second game of the series on Tuesday. The Tw...
Red Sox shoot for rare sweep in finale vs. Rangers
The Boston Red Sox will attempt to complete their first sweep in more than a month when they conclude a three-game series against the visiting Texas Rangers on Wednesday.,A 9-4 win against Texas on Tuesday put Boston on the verge of sweeping a series for the first time since July 2-4 at Miami. The b...
Enjoying role of spoiler, Nationals take on Orioles
The Washington Nationals won't be mistaken for a team stocked with experience, but they've fared well recently against some playoff contenders., ,The Nationals would like to repeat what they just produced when they face the Baltimore Orioles again Wednesday night in Baltimore., ,The Nationals won 9-...
Alex Cobb trying to settle into groove as Guardians take on Cubs
With his season debut out of the way, right-hander Alex Cobb can focus on trying to help the Cleveland Guardians continue their latest run of success.,Cobb will be looking to lead host Cleveland to a fifth straight win and a three-game series sweep when the Guardians face the Chicago Cubs on Wednesd...
Coming off Olympic high, Mercury's stars face Sky
The Phoenix Mercury -- and their three Olympic gold medalists -- resume WNBA play when they take on host Chicago Thursday night.,The Mercury's Kahleah Copper was the star of Team USA's gold medal-winning victory over France Sunday, hitting two late free throws that proved to be the difference in the...
Golf Glance: FedEx Cup playoffs tee off in Memphis
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: Wyndham Championship (Aaron Rai),THIS WEEK: FedEx St. Jude Championship, Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 15-18,Course: TPC Southwind (Par 70, 7,243 Yards),Purse: $20M ...