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UConn to headline 40th Maui Invitational
The Maui Invitational, displaced last year because of devastating fires on the island, is returning to Maui this fall with back-to-back national champion UConn in the field.,The prominent tournament will mark its 40th anniversary when it is held Nov. 25-27 at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui.,Joinin...

Braves, INF Gio Urshela agree to contract
The Braves and infielder Gio Urshela made a deal on Tuesday, with Atlanta signing him to a contract to replace injured third baseman Austin Riley.,Riley was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Monday. He is expected to be out six to eight weeks with a fractured right hand.,To m...
Tuesday August 20 Best Sports Betting Picks, Predictions for MLB & WNBA
These are our top betting picks and predictions for Tuesday August 20th's MLB and WNBA slate of games, including picks for the WNBA and MLB....

A's attempt to continue recent surge against Rays
Despite sitting near the bottom of the American League standings, the Oakland Athletics appear intent on finishing the season on a high note.,The A's will look to build on their momentum when they continue a four-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.,Oakland won the series open...

Joe Boyle leads A's to shutout of Rays
Joe Boyle and three relievers combined on a two-hitter, JJ Bleday hit a two-run homer and the Oakland Athletics opened a four-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays with a 3-0 victory on Monday night.,Boyle (3-5) threw a career-high 104 pitches and struck out six while walking three for his...

Joe Boyle leads A's to shut out of Rays
Joe Boyle and three relievers combined on a two-hitter, JJ Bleday hit a two-run homer and the Oakland Athletics opened a four-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays with a 3-0 victory on Monday night.,Boyle (3-5) threw a career-high 104 pitches and struck out six with three walks for his fi...

WTA roundup: Aryna Sabalenka emotional after Cincinnati title
No. 3 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus defeated No. 6 seed Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-5 in an hour and 15 minutes to win the Cincinnati Open on Monday in Mason, Ohio.,Sabalenka broke through for the first time since the Australian Open and won her first WTA 1000 tournament title of the year by stopping th...

ATP roundup: Jannik Sinner captures Cincinnati Open title
Jannik Sinner raised his ATP Tour-leading total of 2024 tournament championships to five by beating Frances Tiafoe 7-6 (4), 6-2 in the final of the Cincinnati Open on Monday in Mason, Ohio.,Sinner, a 23-year-old Italian who was the event's No. 1 seed, heads to next week's U.S. Open as one of the fav...

Astros RHP Justin Verlander (neck) to return Wednesday vs. Red Sox
Astros right-hander Justin Verlander will return from the injured list to start Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Boston Red Sox, Houston manager Joe Espada confirmed Monday.,Verlander has been sidelined since June 9 with neck soreness. The three-time Cy Young Award winner and former MV...

Storm, Mystics still searching for first win since Olympic break
The Seattle Storm have yet to improve their playoff position since returning from the Olympic break. The Washington Mystics, meanwhile, have fallen even further out of the postseason race during that stretch.,Both teams go for their first win since the WNBA season resumed last week when Seattle visi...

WTA roundup: Aryna Sabalenka wins WTA 1000 title in Cincinnati
No. 3 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus defeated No. 6 seed Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-5 in an hour and 15 minutes to win the Cincinnati Open on Monday in Mason, Ohio.,Sabalenka broke through for the first time since the Australian Open and won her first WTA 1000 tournament title of the year by stopping th...

Keibert Ruiz, Nationals set for improving Rockies
After struggling at the plate for much of the season, Washington catcher Keibert Ruiz is again showing why he is a key part of the Nationals' rebuilding plan.,Ruiz will look to continue his hot streak when the Nationals begin a three-game series against the visiting Colorado Rockies on Tuesday.,Ruiz...

Braves 3B Austin Riley out 6-8 weeks with hand fracture
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley was diagnosed Monday with a fractured right hand and will miss the next 6-8 weeks, potentially ending his season.,Riley left Sunday's road game against the Los Angeles Angels when he was hit in the hand by a pitch from right-hander Jack Kochanowicz.,After in...

Lions drawing heavy support to topple 49ers in NFC
The public is leaning heavily toward the hangover of letting a Super Bowl appearance slip away being less severe than the headache of actually losing the Super Bowl.,The Detroit Lions led 24-10 at halftime in San Francisco in last year's NFC Championship Game, only to see the 49ers storm back for a ...
NFL Receiving Yards Odds, Best Bets, Predictions for the 2024 Season
These three wide receivers have the best odds to lead the NFL in receiving yards in 2024, so here are our best betting picks and predictions....
Monday August 19th Best Soccer Betting Picks & Predictions for Premier League, Serie A and more
These are our top betting picks and predictions for the soccer slate on Monday August 19th, 2024....

QB Colt McCoy retires, joins NBC's Big Ten coverage
Journeyman quarterback Colt McCoy is retiring and moving into the broadcast booth, joining NBC Sports for Big Ten coverage this season.,McCoy will make his debut as an analyst when Colorado plays at Nebraska on Sept. 7.,"College Football has always held a special place in my heart. With the expansio...

After emotional games for each, A's face Rays to start 4-game series
Two teams on opposite ends of emotional games will meet in Oakland on Monday night when the Athletics open a four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays.,The Rays kept their flickering hopes alive for an American League wild-card spot with a three-game home sweep over the Arizona Diamondbacks that i...

Reds look to right ship against Blue Jays
After being swept and outscored 28-3 over three games against the Kansas City Royals, the Cincinnati Reds aim for a turnaround Monday night against the host Toronto Blue Jays.,The Reds finished a 3-3 homestand with an 8-1 loss to the Royals in the series finale on Sunday. Cincinnati opens a seven-ga...

Giants top A's in 10, win final Bay Bridge Series
Jerar Encarnacion and Michael Conforto hit back-to-back home runs in a three-run 10th inning Sunday afternoon, allowing the San Francisco Giants to capture the finale of the last Bay Bridge Series, 4-2 over the host Oakland Athletics.,The uprising gave the Giants a 2-2 split this season and allowed ...