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Rare Luis Robert homer (and double) spark White Sox past Astros
Shane Smith produced the fourth quality start of his rookie season while Luis Robert Jr. belted his first home run in five weeks as the visiting Chicago White Sox claimed a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday in the opener of their three-game series.,Smith (3-3), who dropped his ERA to 2.37, ...
Roman Anthony makes first hit count as Red Sox beat Rays
Roman Anthony recorded a two-RBI double for the first hit of his major league career and Trevor Story went 2-for-4 with a homer to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays in the second of a three-game series on Tuesday night.,Anthony, who was playing in just his second ...
Orioles activate 3B Jordan Westburg, OF Cedric Mullins from IL
The Baltimore Orioles activated third baseman Jordan Westburg and outfielder Cedric Mullins from the 10-day injured list before Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. ,Baltimore also demoted top prospect Heston Kjerstad to Triple-A Norfolk and designated infielder Emmanuel Rivera for assignment....
USMNT GK Matt Turner leaving Nottingham Forest for Lyon
U.S. men's national team goalkeeper Matt Turner is heading from the Premier League's Nottingham Forest to French side Lyon on a transfer fee of more than $9 million.,Turner, 30, spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Crystal Palace, part of a squad that claimed its first major trophy at the FA Cup in M...
Puck Stops Here: Oilers’ Only Option To Survive in Florida Is Defense
The Edmonton Oilers face a crucial Game 4 after a tough loss to the Florida Panthers, needing improved defense and goaltending to stay alive in the Stanley Cup Final....
Texans Land Nick Chubb, the NFL’s Most Drama-Proof Running Back
Nick Chubb is all about business and producing a winning result on the field, the Houston Texans landed one of the most coveted veteran running backs in the history of the NFL....
Red Sox, facing Rays, search for first win of Roman Anthony era
The Boston Red Sox will look for their first win of the Roman Anthony era when they continue a three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.,The No. 1 overall prospect according to MLB.com, Anthony made his big-league debut on Monday in the series opener, a 10-8, 11-inning ...
FURIA, 3DMAX, paiN head to next stage at BLAST.tv Austin Major
FURIA, 3DMAX and paiN Gaming secured their places in Group Stage 3 at the BLAST.tv Austin Major by virtue of their victories Monday in Texas.,In the Round 4 High Matches of Group Stage 2, FURIA rallied past B8 2-1, while 3DMAX swept FaZe Clan and paiN defeated Lynn Vision Gaming 2-0.,The Round 4 Low...
Astros ride road success into home series against White Sox
Even with a loss on Sunday, the Houston Astros capped their first winning road trip of the season. Now, riding the momentum that vaulted them into first place in the American League West, the Astros return home for a three-game set against the Chicago White Sox that kicks off Tuesday.,Houston went 4...
FAMU AD arrested, accused of stealing $24K from former job
Florida A&M athletic director Angela Suggs was arrested Monday on two felony counts related to putting $24,000 in personal expenses on a corporate credit card at her previous job.,Suggs, 55, is charged with grand theft and scheme to defraud, as well as four misdemeanor counts of false claims on trav...
Red Sox call up Roman Anthony to bat fifth Monday vs. Rays
The Boston Red Sox called up outfielder Roman Anthony from Triple-A Worcester ahead of Monday's home game against the Tampa Bay Rays.,Anthony, regarded as Major League Baseball's No. 1 prospect, will start in right field and bat fifth for the Red Sox on Monday. The left-handed hitter takes the spot ...
Dustin Johnson chasing retro performance at Oakmont
Nine Junes ago, Dustin Johnson captured his first major when he solved Oakmont Golf Club better than anyone else to claim the 2016 U.S. Open.,As the Open returns to Oakmont for the first time since Johnson's triumph, the 40-year-old squints at the rugged layout in western Pennsylvania and sees a mon...
Justin Thomas: Oakmont can make players 'look stupid pretty fast'
Justin Thomas doesn't have a specific method for attacking Oakmont Country Club, widely considered to be one of the most difficult golf courses in the world, other than to maintain his patience. ,Thomas tied for 32nd the last time the U.S. Open was played at Oakmont in 2016. That year he carded thre...
Red Sox on the upswing, host sizzling Rays
Perhaps a winning weekend in the Bronx can spark the Boston Red Sox, who have had to overcome close losses and numerous injuries for a challenging start to the season that has them in fourth place in the American League East.,After clinching the series win over the New York Yankees with an 11-7 vict...
Ex-Yankee Carlos Narvaez's 3-run HR sparks Red Sox
Carlos Narvaez hit a three-run homer to spark a five-run sixth inning for the visiting Boston Red Sox, who earned an 11-7 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday night.,The Red Sox took the final two games of the series after making a late comeback attempt in Friday's 9-6 loss. Boston scored 21 ...
Virtus.pro, Legacy move on at BLAST.tv Austin Major
Virtus.pro and Legacy became the first two teams to punch their tickets to Group Stage 3 at the BLAST.tv Austin Major thanks to a pair of 2-0 victories Sunday in Texas.,The teams swept their Round 3 High Matches to finish Group Stage 2 a perfect 3-0. Virtus.pro blanked paiN Gaming and Legacy defeate...
Reports: RB Nick Chubb expected to sign with Texans
It appears Nick Chubb's seven-year tenure with the Cleveland Browns is over as the four-time Pro Bowl selection is expected to sign with the Houston Texans pending a Monday physical, multiple media outlets reported on Sunday.,Per an ESPN report, Chubb's deal would be for the 2025 season. ,Chubb, 29,...
Brittney Sykes, Mystics dominate Sun
Led by 28 points from Brittany Sykes, the Washington Mystics blasted the visiting Connecticut Sun 104-67 on Sunday.,Washington (4-6) ended a three-game losing streak. The Mystics relied on another strong game from Sykes and a multitude of points in the paint. Washington managed a season-high 56 poin...
Bo Naylor helps Guardians slip past Astros 4-2
Bo Naylor hit a home run among his three hits as the Cleveland Guardians snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the visiting Houston Astros on Sunday afternoon., ,It was the second three-hit game of the season for Naylor and seventh of his career. Gabriel Arias doubled twice and ...
Astros DFA former first-round pick Forrest Whitley
Right-hander Forrest Whitley, once a top-10 prospect in baseball, was designated for assignment by the Houston Astros on Sunday.,The Astros selected him with the No. 17 pick of the 2016 MLB Draft out of high school in San Antonio and gave him a $3.148 million signing bonus, but he failed to reached ...