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Cubs eager to apply brakes on skid in finale vs. Astros
The Chicago Cubs know their losing streak won't go on forever, but the long string of defeats definitely is getting uncomfortable.,The Cubs will attempt to end their seven-game skid when they host the Houston Astros in the finale of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon.,The losing streak is Chica...

Cloud9 escapes with win over FlyQuest in LCS Spring playoff opener
After an unbeaten regular season, Cloud9 opened the playoffs of the LCS Spring event in Los Angeles with a narrow win over FlyQuest in the first upper-bracket semifinal on Saturday.,Cloud9 jumped out to a 2-0 lead before losing the next two games. It all came down to the fifth and final game, which ...

LA Galaxy, Houston Dynamo battle to 1-1 draw entering World Cup break
Guilherme Santos scored the tying goal in the 41st minute and Jonathan Bond recorded five saves as the visiting Houston Dynamo earned a 1-1 draw with the LA Galaxy on Saturday in a Western Conference dustup in Carson, Calif.,It was the final game for both teams before MLS's two-month World Cup break...

Max Verstappen: F1 'mentally not doable' without '27 regulation changes
Formula 1's rules might be maddening enough to drive out one of its best racers.,Max Verstappen said it is "mentally not doable" to keep competing in F1 if the series doesn't change its power unit regulations for 2027.,The league currently employs a 50-50 split between conventional combustion power ...

Drivers prepare for emotional Coca-Cola 600 amid constant rain
Like most drivers this weekend, Ross Chastain has been commuting a short distance from Mooresville to Charlotte for what everyone hopes will be a spectacular weekend of racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway.,However, a huge loss leading up to the 68th Coca-Cola 600 has cast a shadow over NASCAR's longe...

Chasing history, Helio Castrovenes aspires to turn back clock at Indy 500
Helio Castroneves takes another swing at history while sidestepping the belief that time is running out on his bid for a fifth Indianapolis 500 title.,Castroneves, 51, will start in the Indy 500 for the 26th time on Sunday afternoon, looking to dispel the notion that Father Time is ticking when the ...

St. Louis City blank Austin, enter break on unbeaten streak
Fallou Fall and Daniel Edelman scored early and late in the second half as host St. Louis City did more than enough to beat hapless Austin FC 3-0 on Saturday afternoon in a Western Conference clash.,City (4-6-4, 16 points) jumped over the Verde in the West standings after the teams' final match befo...

Christian Walker homers twice as Astros top Cubs
Christian Walker homered twice and Kai-Wei Teng threw six shutout innings to lead the visiting Houston Astros to a 3-0 win against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon in the second game of their three-game series.,Walker also singled for the Astros, who have won three of four.,Teng (3-3) allowed ...

Tigers, O's to play Sunday doubleheader after postponement
Saturday's scheduled game between the Detroit Tigers and Orioles in Baltimore has been postponed due to inclement weather.,The game is scheduled to be made up Sunday at 12:35 p.m. ET. The finale of the three-game series will begin later on Sunday at 6:05 p.m.,Baltimore began its 10-game homestand wi...
Five Programs Set to Make Major Strides in the 2026 College Football Season
LSU leads a list of college football programs positioned for major improvement in 2026, alongside Auburn, UCLA, Wisconsin and Boise State....

Rays-Yankees game ppd., doubleheader slated for Sept. 22
Saturday's game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Yankees was postponed due to the forecast of heavy rain in the New York area.,The game will be made up as part of a split-admission doubleheader Sept. 22 when the Yankees start their final homestand of the regular season.,Right-hander Drew Rasmussen was...

Astros' Kai-Wei Teng eager to add to Cubs' woes
Houston Astros right-hander Kai-Wei Teng will try to continue fine-tuning his role as a starting pitcher when he faces the host Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon in the second contest of a three-game series.,Teng (2-3, 2.61 ERA), acquired from the San Francisco Giants in January, threw five scorele...

Dodgers 3B Max Muncy (wrist) out for 'couple days'
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy is expected to miss a few games after being hit on the right wrist with a pitch in the eighth inning of Friday night's 5-1 loss against the host Milwaukee Brewers.,Muncy, 35, who was hitless in his first three at-bats, was hit with a 95.5 mph slider from r...

Victor Wembanyama a unanimous All-Defensive first-team selection
After being named the unanimous Defensive Player of the Year last month, dominant San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama was also the lone unanimous pick for the All-Defensive First Team, the NBA announced on Friday night. ,Wembanyama, 22, was joined on the first team by one of his opponents ...

Drivers prepare for emotional Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte
Like most drivers this weekend, Ross Chastain will commute a short distance from Mooresville to Charlotte for what should be a spectacular weekend of racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway, though a huge loss leading up to the 68th annual Coca-Cola 600 has cast a shadow over NASCAR's longest race.,Like ...

Astros top Cubs on Christian Vazquez's bat, Spencer Arrighetti's arm
Christian Vazquez homered, singled and drove in two runs for the visiting Houston Astros in a 4-2 win against the Chicago Cubs in the opener of their three-game series on Friday afternoon.,Houston starter Spencer Arrighetti (6-1) allowed two hits over five shutout innings. He struck out five, walked...

Cards, Reds to play Saturday doubleheader after postponement
Friday's scheduled series opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and Reds in Cincinnati was postponed due to inclement weather in the forecast.,The game is scheduled to be made up Saturday as part of a split-doubleheader. The first game is scheduled to begin at 1:10 p.m. ET, while the second game wi...

In first match since firing coach, Austin FC take on St. Louis City
Austin FC will look to get a start on a new beginning for their franchise when they travel to play St. Louis City SC on Saturday afternoon in the second of two matches between the sides.,It's the final match for the teams before MLS takes its two-month World Cup break, which can't come fast enough f...

Reports: LIV pitching 10-event, international schedule to investors
LIV Golf is pitching a reduced 10-event international schedule to potential investors, Sportico and CNBC reported.,The league reportedly is seeking $250 million to $350 million in funding to continue operations beyond this year after Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund announced its financial comm...

Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City after 10 seasons
Pep Guardiola is stepping down after a decorated decade as the manager at Manchester City, the Premier League team announced Friday.,Guardiola, 55, will coach his farewell match on Sunday against Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium, where the North Stand will be renamed to The Pep Guardiola Stand. A statu...