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Ronald Acuna Jr. homers twice, Braves hammer A's
Ronald Acuna Jr. returned to the lineup to smack two homers and Drake Baldwin hit a three-run blast to lead the Atlanta Braves to an easy 9-2 victory over the Athletics on Wednesday night in Sacramento, Calif.,Austin Riley and Marcell Ozuna also went deep as the Braves socked five homers off Athleti...
Interim manager Miguel Cairo gets 1st win as Nationals down Cards
Nathaniel Lowe hit a three-run homer to power the visiting Washington Nationals past the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 on Wednesday night and give interim manager Miguel Cairo his first victory.,Jacob Young drove in two runs and Amed Rosario and James Wood hit homers as the Nationals snapped a four-game l...
Andrew Abbott leads struggling Reds over Marlins
All-Star Andrew Abbott carried a shutout into the eighth inning Wednesday night for the host Cincinnati Reds, who topped the Miami Marlins 7-2 following back-to-back losses to begin the four-game set.,Fellow All-Star Elly De La Cruz had a pair of RBI doubles for the Reds, who snapped a four-game los...
Braves get Ronald Acuna Jr. back for clash vs. Athletics
The Atlanta Braves were crushed in their series opener against the Athletics, but overshadowing the beatdown was the absence of star right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr.,Acuna sat out the game on Tuesday with lower-back stiffness, and the Braves are glad to have the former National League MVP back in the ...
Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. (back) returns; A's SS Jacob Wilson (hand) out
Atlanta Braves star right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was back in the starting lineup for Wednesday night's road game against the Athletics one night after being scratched due to lower back tightness.,Acuna said after Tuesday's 10-1 loss that he hurt the back while working out prior to the contest in W...
Aces' A'ja Wilson (wrist) questionable to play against Mystics
The Las Vegas Aces might be without A'ja Wilson for Thursday's game at the Washington Mystics because of a right wrist injury she suffered Tuesday against the New York Liberty.,Wilson underwent an MRI on her wrist Wednesday morning after landing on it following a layup attempt during the 87-78 loss ...
Nelly Korda in search of first win of season at Evian Championship
Since it became the fifth major of women's golf in 2013, the Evian Championship has crowned a litany of highly ranked champions. It's not a tournament where surprises tend to happen.,This week, the likes of Nelly Korda and Jeeno Thitikul will try to add their own chapters to this brief history as th...
Golf Glance: Elite field at Scottish Open; LPGA major hunting in France
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: John Deere Classic (Brian Campbell),THIS WEEK: Genesis Scottish Open, North Berwick, Scotland, July 10-13,Course: The Renaissance Club (Par 70, 7,282 Yards)...
Reflective Robert MacIntyre counting memories before defense of Scottish Open
Robert MacIntyre returns to the Scottish Open exasperated by the year gone by since he birdied the final hole to win his home country's national championship in North Berwick last July.,But even with the condensed PGA Tour schedule -- which MacIntyre detailed as prompting the belief he can never tak...
Sun overtake Storm to snap 10-game skid
Tina Charles scored 11 of her 29 points in the fourth quarter and Jacy Sheldon added 16 points as the Connecticut Sun ended a franchise-worst 10-game losing streak with a 93-83 win over the visiting Seattle Storm on Wednesday afternoon at Uncasville, Conn.,Bria Hartley scored 15 points and Saniya Ri...
Recharged Rory McIlroy breaks from holiday for Scottish Open
Rory McIlroy and fun last crossed paths weeks ago, but the 36-year-old Northern Irishman vows to change that at the Genesis Scottish Open this week. ,He's now two weeks removed from his last competitive round and months removed his win in the Masters at Augusta National, snapping an 11-year drought ...
Links golf tests await, starting at this week's Scottish Open
Scotland is credited as the birthplace of golf, but PGA Tour stars don't play much Scottish-style golf until they cross the pond for two weeks every July.,After spending most of the year barreling balls down tree-lined fairways and avoiding water hazards, the best players in the world are prepping f...
Scuffling Rory McIlroy breaks from holiday for Scottish Open
Rory McIlroy and fun last crossed paths weeks ago, but the 36-year-old Northern Irishman vows to change that at the Genesis Scottish Open this week. ,He's now two weeks removed from his last competitive round and months removed his win in the Masters at Augusta National, snapping an 11-year drought ...
J.J. Spaun in a new element after U.S. Open triumph
J.J. Spaun continues his season of new experiences and new expectations this week at the Genesis Scottish Open.,He enters the event as a first-time major winner after winning the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club last month. And he enters as a relative rookie on links courses, having played in this...
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Odds 2025: Top Betting Picks to Watch
Who will win 2025 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year? We break down the best betting picks, including Abdul Carter, Travis Hunter, and a high-upside longshot in Shemar Stewart. Odds via FanDuel....
Scottie Scheffler focusing on Scottish Open, not future
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is in the middle of another sensational season with three wins in his last six events, including his third major at the PGA Championship.,Discussing his ongoing success Wednesday as he prepared for the Genesis Scottish Open, Scheffler talked about the importance of stay...
Braves hope for Ronald Acuna Jr.'s return vs. Athletics
The Atlanta Braves were crushed in their series opener against the Athletics but overshadowing the beatdown was the absence of star right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr.,Acuna sat out the game on Tuesday with lower-back stiffness, and the Braves are hoping to have the former National League MVP back in the...
Wednesday July 9th MLB Betting Picks: Best Baseball Value Plays Today
Looking for sharp MLB bets today? We break down Wednesday’s top plays with picks on Red Sox vs. Rockies, Royals vs. Pirates, and Brewers vs. Dodgers. Odds via FanDuel....
MacKenzie Gore, Nationals face Cardinals, seek to halt skid
After replacing Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez on an interim basis, Miguel Cairo will try to guide this re-tooling team onto a positive track.,"We have a lot of interesting, exciting young pieces to build on," interim general manager Mike DeBartolo said Tuesday. "We have a lot more we ne...
After All-Star snubs, Mets playing with purpose as they face Orioles
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto might be trying to prove a point this week after he was bypassed for selection to next week's MLB All-Star Game.,"He's an All-Star for us," Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said.,He'll have another chance to put his talents on display Wednesday night when the Mets meet ...