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A's look for youth movement to continue paying off vs. Mariners
Jacob Wilson of the Athletics was the leading candidate for American League Rookie of the Year for most of this season.,But teammate Nick Kurtz is in the process of taking over the pole position.,The two rookies have created optimism for the club's future and the Athletics are enjoying a hot streak ...
Astros look to get back to winning ways at home vs. Nationals
The Astros capped another week of variance on Sunday by losing the finale of a four-game series against the Athletics 7-1, which sent Houston to its ninth loss in its last 10 home games.,The Astros were swept for the third time this season, with all three of those series coming at home. Houston will...
Surging Reds wary of slumping Dodgers going into series
The streaking Cincinnati Reds look to continue their march up the National League wild-card standings when they host the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers in the opener of a three-game series Monday night.,The Reds are coming off a three-game home sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend and a...
Who Will Headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2026? Latest Odds and Predictions
Super Bowl 2026 is set for Santa Clara California. Who could perform at halftime of Super Bowl LIX? The latest betting odds offer some big names and wild cards like Miley Cyrus and Morgan Wallen....
Alyssa Thomas helps Mercury break losing streak at Mystics
Alyssa Thomas dominated with a double-double of 27 points and 11 rebounds as the Phoenix Mercury snapped a three-game losing streak with an 88-72 victory over the Washington Mystics Sunday in the nation's capital.,Thomas shot 12-for-17 from the field and also handed out eight assists to help the Mer...
CJ Abrams helps Nationals cruise past Twins
CJ Abrams went 2-for-3 with a homer, and the Washington Nationals pulled away for a 7-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis., ,Alex Call drove in two runs for Washington, which completed back-to-back wins to secure a series victory. Daylen Lile tripled and drove in a run....
JT Ginn shuts down Astros to complete upset sweep for Athletics
J.T. Ginn twirled six shutout innings, Shea Langeliers homered for a third consecutive game, and the visiting Athletics completed a stunning four-game sweep of the Houston Astros with a 7-1 victory on Sunday.,Ginn (2-2) matched his career high for innings pitched while posting his first scoreless st...
Tyler O'Neill's homer powers Orioles to series win over Rockies
Tyler O'Neill homered for the third consecutive game and the Baltimore Orioles beat the visiting Colorado Rockies 5-1 on Sunday afternoon.,Orioles starter Tomoyuki Sugano (8-5) worked six innings for the victory, giving up one run on four hits.,O'Neill's two-run homer in the third inning came after ...
Lottie Woad wins Scottish Open in professional debut
Two weeks ago, Lottie Woad was the world's No. 1 amateur. On Sunday, the 21-year-old Englishwoman became an LPGA Tour champion in her professional debut.,Woad won the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open by three strokes, matching her age at 21-under par after closing with a 4-under 68 at Dundonald Link...
Sunday WNBA Betting Preview: Best Bets for July 27 Matchups
Looking for Sunday WNBA picks? We’ve got you covered with Fever vs. Sky over, Aces vs. Wings under, and Lynx -9.5 vs. the Dream. Key injuries, trends and betting angles explained....
With Byron Buxton in question, Twins shoot for series win vs. Nats
The most important moment for the Minnesota Twins on Sunday might happen well before the first pitch., ,That's because All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton is scheduled to undergo testing on his injured left side before the Twins take on the Washington Nationals in Minneapolis., ,The 31-year-old Buxton ...
Nick Kurtz aims to remain hot as A's pursue series sweep of Astros
One night after becoming the first rookie to produce a four-homer game as part of a historic 6-for-6 performance, Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz finished 2-for-4 with a walk in a 5-1 win Saturday over the host Houston Astros.,Kurtz will seek to continue his hot streak on Sunday afternoon as the ...
Elly De La Cruz, Reds heating up entering finale vs. Rays
The first two months of the season were a struggle offensively for Elly De La Cruz. ,The Cincinnati Reds' All-Star shortstop was slashing .239/.315/.406 over April and May and had struck out 68 times.,Then June hit, and De La Cruz has been in a groove ever since -- compiling a .327/.417/1.088 slash ...
Orioles have momentum, while Rockies get fresh start in finale
Too bad for the Baltimore Orioles that they can't carry over some of their excess to the series finale against the Colorado Rockies.,The teams meet Sunday afternoon in Baltimore, where the Orioles poured it on for an 18-0 romp Saturday night to even the series.,It's the type of feel-good situation t...
Mercury look to end skid against Mystics team on the rise
In the midst of a three-game losing streak, the Phoenix Mercury aim to break out of the funk Sunday when they visit the Washington Mystics.,Phoenix (15-9) let a second-half lead slip away in an 89-76 loss to the host New York Liberty on Friday but still maintain the third-best overall record in the ...
Short-handed Inter Miami secure draw against FC Cincinnati
Despite being without Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, host Inter Miami dueled FC Cincinnati to a scoreless draw on Saturday night in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,Messi and Alba were both suspended on Friday for skipping the MLS All-Star Game earlier this week.,Still, Miami (12-4-6, 42 points) barely found a w...
Yohei Takaoka, Whitecaps shut out Sporting Kansas City
Emmanuel Sabbi, J.C. Ngando and Mathias Laborda scored goals to help the Vancouver Whitecaps register a 3-0 victory over visiting Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.,Yohei Takaoka made three saves while extending his MLS-leading shutout count to 11 for the Whitecaps.,Vancouver (13-5-6, 45 points...
Yankees acquire INF Amed Rosario from Nationals
The New York Yankees have acquired veteran infielder Amed Rosario from the Washington Nationals in exchange for right-hander Clayton Beeter and outfielder Browm Martinez.,In 46 games, the 29-year-old Rosario has posted a .270/.310/.426 slash line, with five home runs and 18 RBIs for Washington. Perh...
CJ Abrams, Alex Call lead Nationals past Twins
CJ Abrams and Alex Call drove in three runs apiece, and the Washington Nationals pulled away for a 9-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night in Minneapolis.,Call and Luis Garcia Jr. each homered for Washington, which evened the series at one win apiece. Drew Millas finished with a team-high...
Athletics win third straight over Houston
Shea Langeliers homered for a second consecutive game and a quartet of pitchers paced the Athletics to a 5-1 win over the host Houston Astros on Saturday that clinched this four-game series for the visitors.,Langeliers' three-hit performance on Friday was overshadowed by the historic display from ro...