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White Sox call up RHP Nick Nastrini to face Rangers
The Chicago White Sox recalled right-hander Nick Nastrini from Triple-A Charlotte to start Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers and optioned left-hander Sammy Peralta to Triple-A.,Nastrini, 24, made his major league debut April 15 and went 0-5 with an 8.39 ERA in six starts for the White Sox ea...
Royals try to shake off setback ahead of opener at Houston
The Kansas City Royals, back in second place in the American League Central after sharing the top spot for a day, will look to bounce back when they open a four-game road series against the Houston Astros on Thursday.,Kansas City won the first three games of a four-game series at Cleveland this week...
Balanced effort helps Mystics edge Sky
Stefanie Dolson scored 17 points and the Washington Mystics converted late in the game for another road conquest, defeating the Chicago Sky 74-70 on Wednesday night., ,Ariel Atkins poured in 15 points for the Mystics (9-22), who successfully followed their upset at Seattle on Monday night. Emily Eng...
After comeback win, SMU returns home vs. Houston Christian
SMU looks to find some consistency when it hosts FCS up-and-comer Houston Christian on Saturday evening in Dallas., ,The Mustangs (1-0) carry momentum into their second game after a 29-24 comeback win at Nevada in their season opener last Saturday. ,SMU got 254 yards passing from Preston Stone, with...
Yordan Alvarez, Spencer Arrighetti pace Astros past Phillies
Yordan Alvarez hit three home runs in support of Spencer Arrighetti, who flirted with a no-hitter in the Houston Astros' 10-0 win over the host Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.,Arrighetti (7-11) did not allow a hit until the eighth inning. The rookie right-hander finished having yielded two hits ...
Astros' Spencer Arrighetti loses no-hitter in 8th vs. Phillies
Houston Astros rookie right-hander Spencer Arrighetti had his bid for a no-hitter stymied in the eighth inning of Wednesday's game against the host Philadelphia Phillies.,Philadelphia's Austin Hays led off the eighth inning with an infield single. He hit a grounder into the hole and was able to beat...
Astros' Spencer Arrighetti has no-hitter vs. Phillies through 7 innings
Houston Astros rookie right-hander Spencer Arrighetti has not allowed a hit through seven innings against the host Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday., ,Through seven innings, the Astros led 7-0., ,Arrighetti, making his 24th career start, has struck out nine and walked four. He has thrown 53 of 86 ...
Red Bulls transfer M Bento Estrela to Portuguese club
The New York Red Bulls transferred Bento Estrela to Portugal's Sporting Lisbon for an undisclosed fee Wednesday.,The homegrown midfielder has not appeared in an MLS match. The 18-year-old made 29 starts over the past two seasons with the MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Red Bulls II.,In February of 2021, the ...
UNLV looking to spoil Willie Fritz's Houston debut
The Willie Fritz era kicks off Saturday night when Houston hosts Mountain West contender UNLV.,Fritz, 64, takes over for Dana Holgorsen, who was fired after going 4-8 in Houston's first season in the Big 12. Fritz was a two-time American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year (2022, 2023) at Tulane a...
Jeff Lebby makes Mississippi State debut vs. Eastern Kentucky
Mississippi State will be missing key personnel when it kicks off the Jeff Lebby coaching era by hosting FCS foe Eastern Kentucky Saturday evening in Starkville, Miss.,Lebby, the offensive coordinator at Oklahoma the past two seasons, said transfer receiver Kelly Akharaiyi and safety Corey Ellington...
Miami (Ohio) looks to extend series success at Northwestern
Transition at various positions, namely quarterback, and a seismic conference shift likely influenced various pundits to downplay Northwestern's chances in the Big Ten this season.,"That's right where the 'Cats want to be," Wildcats coach David Braun said. "Chip on our shoulder. Little bit of edge t...
Steelers name Russell Wilson starting QB over Justin Fields
Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson will start for the Pittsburgh Steelers when they open the season Sept. 8 on the road against the Atlanta Falcons, coach Mike Tomlin announced Wednesday.,Wilson, who led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl title a decade ago, had been locked in a battle with fourth...
Shane Lowry: 'Almost embarrassing' to make Tour Championship debut
Shane Lowry made history earlier this year by tying a major scoring record with a 9-under-par 62 during the third round of the PGA Championship.,After recording a victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in late April, Lowry has put himself in position to make more history when he makes his Tour...
Ten College Football Players With No Margin for Error in 2024
These 10 college football players have no margin for error in the 2024 season, as they're pivotal components to their team's success....
Get to know 20 CFB stars in the making
The college football season begins in force this week, filled with established stars such as Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham and Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon III., ,But the beginning of each season is filled with the promise of new stars - players ...
Nick Castellanos, Phillies chase sweep of Astros
Nick Castellanos never has to wonder whether he has the full support of his manager.,Philadelphia Phillies skipper Rob Thomson has penciled Castellanos into the lineup every game this season, and that certainly will be the case again Wednesday when the Phillies go for a three-game sweep of the visit...
Aaron Nola leads Phillies over Justin Verlander, Astros
Aaron Nola pitched seven strong innings and Nick Castellanos supplied a three-run homer to guide the host Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-0 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.,Nola (12-6) yielded just four singles and a walk while striking out six en route to his first victory since July ...
Rangers-White Sox rained out, to resume in Wed. doubleheader
Tuesday's game between the Texas Rangers and host Chicago White Sox was suspended after four pitches and eventually called due to rain.,Rangers leadoff batter Marcus Semien worked a 2-2 count against Chicago starting pitcher Garrett Crochet in the top of the first inning before the game was suspende...
Aaron Nola leads Phillies over Justin Verlander, Astros 5-0
Aaron Nola pitched seven strong innings and Nick Castellanos supplied a three-run homer to guide the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-0 home victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night., ,Nola (12-6) yielded just four singles and a walk while striking out six en route to his first victory since Jul...
Sky look to stop losing skid against Mystics
The Washington Mystics and Chicago Sky have dealt with their fair share of anguish this season.,One of these teams will receive a reward when they meet Wednesday night in Chicago.,Both teams are coming off two-point results.,For the Mystics (8-22), it's a chance to build on a sterling effort. They'r...