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Taj Bradley (11 K's) backed by 3 HRs as Twins top Astros
Josh Bell, Kody Clemens and Luke Keaschall belted home runs while Taj Bradley matched his career high for strikeouts as the visiting Minnesota Twins claimed the rubber match of their three-game series against the Houston Astros with an 8-3 victory on Wednesday.,Bell extended his career-high 16-game ...
Report: McLaren signing Scott Dixon, Felix Rosenqvist for 2027 season
Arrow McLaren is adding proven drivers Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist to its IndyCar team for the 2027 season, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,Dixon, who turns 46 on July 22, is a six-time IndyCar Series champion who has been with Chip Ganassi Racing since 2002. The New Zealander has won at least one ...
Spain try to live up to expectations against undeterred Austria
Spain will try to win their first knockout match at a World Cup since capturing the 2010 title when they face an Austrian side that should be unmoved by high-quality European opposition.,Spain entered the tournament as one of the oddsmakers' favorites after winning the 2024 European Championships. T...
Mystics, Dream refreshed after much-needed break
It's probably a good thing the Atlanta Dream and Washington Mystics had a few days off. They both needed the recovery time.,They'll be back in action when they meet Thursday night in Washington.,The Dream (12-7) are looking for a turnaround. They hadn't lost back-to-back games this season until drop...
Red Sox place LHP Connelly Early (elbow) on 15-day injured list
The Boston Red Sox placed starting pitcher Connelly Early on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday because of left elbow inflammation.,In other moves, the Red Sox activated left-hander Jovani Moran (elbow inflammation) from the 15-day IL, recalled lefty Alec Gamboa from Triple-A Worcester and designa...
Report: Spurs add veteran Tobias Harris on 2-year deal
The San Antonio Spurs signed free-agent veteran forward Tobias Harris to a two-year, $31 million contract on Wednesday, according to an ESPN report.,Harris, 33, is entering his 16th NBA season. He spent the last two seasons in a second stint with the Detroit Pistons, contributing to their first two ...
Panthers sign F Eetu Luostarinen to 8-year deal
Forward Eetu Luostarinen signed an eight-year contract extension to remain with the Florida Panthers on Wednesday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, however TSN reported the deal was worth $40 million.,The extension begins in 2027-28 for Luostarinen, who has one season remaining on his...
Rangers place SS Corey Seager (back) on injured list
The Texas Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager on the 10-day injured list Wednesday as he copes with the recurrence of lower back inflammation.,It's the third trip to the IL this season for Seager. He missed 19 games from May 15-June 4 with the back issue, and a concussion kept him out of 12 games ...
Flyers sign F Tyson Foerster, G Dan Vladar to long-term deals
The Philadelphia Flyers went on a spending spree Wednesday, signing forward Tyson Foerster to an eight-year $56.8 million deal and retaining goaltender Dan Vladar on a five-year, $27.5 million contract extension.,Both extensions take effect ahead of the 2027-28 season.,Foerster's contract has an ave...
Report: PG Mike Conley joining Celtics for 20th season
Free agent point guard Mike Conley is signing with the Boston Celtics to play his 20th NBA season in 2026-27, ESPN reported Wednesday.,Conley, who turns 39 in October, has agreed to join his fourth team on a one-year deal, per the report. Terms were not disclosed.,A four-time winner of the NBA's Spo...
Report: F John Collins signing 3-year, $51M deal with Pistons
Free agent forward John Collins agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal with the Detroit Pistons, ESPN reported Wednesday.,Collins, 28, is expected to start at power forward for Detroit after averaging 13.6 points and 5.3 rebounds in 69 games (56 starts) for the Los Angeles Clippers the 2025-26 sea...
Report: Rockets signing G Marcus Smart to 2-year, $13M deal
The Houston Rockets are signing free agent Marcus Smart to a two-year, $13 million contract, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The 32-year-old guard averaged 9.3 points, 3.0 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 62 games (54 starts) with the Los Angeles Lakers this past season. He declined his $5.4 million player opti...
Astros take aim at Twins, chase sixth straight series win
The Astros expressed optimism that shortstop Jeremy Pena will have a minimum stint on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain, a positive development for hard-charging Houston.,The Astros' 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday was their 10th in their last 14 games and set the stage for...
Yordan Alvarez ties Astros' record for career slams in win over Twins
Yordan Alvarez capped a six-run fourth inning with his third grand slam of the season as the Houston Astros rallied past the visiting Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Tuesday.,Alvarez tied the franchise record with his seventh career grand slam, joining Alex Bregman, Carlos Lee and Jose Altuve. It was his 26t...
NBA transactions roundup: Kevin Huerter returns to Pistons, reports say
The Detroit Pistons plan to re-sign wing Kevin Huerter to a three-year, $27 million contract, multiple outlets reported on the first day of the NBA's free agent period.,Free agency opened Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, at which time teams were free to negotiate with players other than their own.,The Pistons ...
Cristopher Sanchez fans 9 in 7 innings as Phillies shut out Pirates
Cristopher Sanchez worked seven strong innings while guiding the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-0 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.,Sanchez (10-3) allowed just three hits and two walks, striking out nine, as he became the first starting pitcher to reach 10 wins this season. He has ...
Matthew Jordan, Peter Uihlein among 20 to qualify for The Open
Englishman Matthew Jordan qualified for his fifth consecutive Open Championship in a sudden-death playoff, while three LIV Golf members also earned their way into the field at Royal Birkdale via final qualifying Tuesday around the United Kingdom.,Four final qualifying sites were staged at Dundonald ...
NBA transactions roundup: Kevin Huerter reportedly to return to Pistons
The Detroit Pistons plan to re-sign wing Kevin Huerter to a three-year, $27 million contract, multiple outlets reported.,NBA's free agency period opens Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, at which time teams can begin negotiations with players other than their own.,The Pistons acquired Huerter, 27, at the trade d...
Pistons Shouldn't Give Up on Jalen Duren After Playoff Struggles
Jalen Duren struggled in the NBA playoffs, but the Pistons should resist trading their young All-NBA center for short-term solutions....
Erling Haaland steps up late to get Norway past Ivory Coast
Erling Haaland scored in the closing minutes to lift Norway to a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in a World Cup round of 32 match Tuesday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.,Haaland, who scored in his third consecutive World Cup match, was held to one shot on goal and three total shots before his b...