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Alex Bowman picks a tough track for his return from illnessBRISTOL, Tenn. -- With his head spinning and stomach churning inside his No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, Alex Bowman had a flash of serious doubt about his racing future.,Illness forced Bowman to abandon his NASCAR Cup Series ride after 70 of 95 laps March 1 at Circuit of the Americas in Aust...

Phillies ace LHP Cristopher Sanchez agrees to 6-year dealLeft-hander Cristopher Sanchez agreed to terms on a six-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, the team announced Sunday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the Phillies, who announced the deal begins in 2027 and will run through 2032 with a club option for 2033. The Athletic, however, rep...

Christopher Bell gains pole in Las VegasLAS VEGAS -- With a blistering lap of 187.156 mph in Saturday's time trials at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Christopher Bell claimed the pole position for Sunday's Pennzoil 400.,Bell navigated the 1.5-mile intermediate track in 28.853 seconds to beat Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Denny Hamlin (186.188 mph)...

US successfully defends mixed team aerials gold medal

LIVIGNO, Italy -- The United States won gold in the Olympics freestyle skiing mixed team final on Saturday, retaining their 2022 title, while Switzerland captured the silver and favorites China were left with the bronze.,The Americans stormed to victory after failing to reach the podium in this week...

Browns activate WR Cedric Tillman (hamstring) from IR

Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman has been activated from injured reserve and is expected to be available to play Sunday when Cleveland visits the New York Jets.,Tillman started the first four games at wide receiver this season before being placed on IR after injuring his hamstring in a 34-10 loss...

Phils' Cristopher Sanchez rides hot streak into start vs. Red Sox

Cristopher Sanchez has emerged as a model of consistency for the Philadelphia Phillies.,After a sizzling finish to the first half of the season, Sanchez takes the mound Tuesday when the Phillies host the Boston Red Sox.,Sanchez was not chosen for the National League All-Star team despite allowing tw...

San Diego D Christopher McVey signs extension

San Diego FC signed defender Christopher McVey to a contract extension through 2027 with an option for 2028.,The 28-year-old Swede joined San Diego last December after MLS stints with D.C. United and Inter Miami CF.,McVey has two goals in 20 MLS matches this season. He has four goals in 97 career ma...

Phillies, visiting Rockies, embark on rest of the season without their closer

Fresh off their third straight victory, the Philadelphia Phillies will be without their closer on Monday when they open a four-game series against the Colorado Rockies in Denver.,Actually, they will be without him a lot longer than that.,Jose Alvarado was suspended for 80 games and is ineligible for...