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SKC hope to end road win drought vs. Rapids
Expect a blowout when the Colorado Rapids play host to Sporting Kansas City on Thursday in Commerce City, Colo.,And that has nothing to do with the postgame fireworks show that will mark Independence Day.,Colorado's past three games have each been decided by three goals. After victories at St. Louis...

U.S.-Uruguay match draws record TV ratings
The U.S. men's national team failed on the pitch in Copa America, but public interest in the squad was high.,The team's group-stage finale, a 1-0 loss to Uruguay on Monday that knocked the United States out of the tournament, attracted an average of 3.78 million viewers on FS1. According to Fox Spor...

Giacomo Vrioni's latest brace leads Revs past Atlanta United
Giacomo Vrioni scored twice in the first half to lead the New England Revolution to a 2-1 win over visiting Atlanta United on Wednesday in Foxborough, Mass.,The Revolution (7-11-1, 22 points) are 5-1-0 in their last six matches, but Wednesday's victory was a strong rebound after their 5-1 loss to th...

Pavel Bucha scores twice as FC Cincinnati edges D.C. United
Pavel Bucha scored the second and third goals of his first MLS season and FC Cincinnati kept pace in the Eastern Conference and Supporters' Shield race with a 3-2 victory at D.C. United on Wednesday night.,Kevin Kelsy added the fifth goal of his maiden campaign for Cincinnati (14-4-3, 45 points), wh...

Nats overcome 5-run deficit to beat Mets
James Wood laced the tie-breaking run-scoring seventh-inning single for his first career RBI Wednesday night for the Washington Nationals, who overcame a five-run deficit to beat the visiting New York Mets 7-5 in the third game of a four-game series.,Luis Garcia Jr. homered twice -- a three-run shot...

Brewers place INF Nick Ortiz, RHP Enolis Paredes on injured list
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Joey Ortiz, after playing in only two of six possible games from June 26 to Tuesday, was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of neck inflammation.,The Brewers also placed right-hander Enoli Paredes on the 15-day IL because of right forearm tendinitis.,...

Aces carry 5-game win streak into another matchup vs. Mystics
The Washington Mystics have been checking off some recent accomplishments, but there will be a bigger task ahead Thursday night., ,The Mystics will take on the host Las Vegas Aces, who are riding a season-best five-game winning streak., ,"Our want-to factor, our wanting to be better for each other, ...

Diamondbacks call up RHP Cristian Mena to face Dodgers
The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled right-hander Cristian Mena to make his major league debut Wednesday on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers.,In a corresponding move, the Diamondbacks optioned right-hander Gavin Hollowell to Triple-A Reno.,Mena, 21, is 3-2 with a 4.90 ERA over 16 starts at Reno...

Orioles activate RHP Dean Kremer (triceps) to start vs. Mariners
The Baltimore Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer was activated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday after recovering from a right triceps strain and is scheduled to start against the host Seattle Mariners.,In a corresponding move, the Orioles optioned left-hander Nick Vespi to Triple-A Norfolk.,Krem...

Lautaro Martinez boosts Argentina going into Ecuador match
The availability of Argentina superstar Lionel Messi is still in question for the Copa America quarterfinal matchup against Ecuador on Thursday in Houston.,The 37-year-old missed the 2-0 win over Peru on Saturday in the final game of group play because of a right groin/adductor injury sustained in t...

Nationals request release waivers on veteran OF Eddie Rosario
The Washington Nationals requested unconditional release waivers on veteran outfielder Eddie Rosario on Wednesday after he was designated for assignment Monday.,The move to DFA Rosario was made to get outfield prospect James Woods on the active roster.,Rosario, 32, had seven home runs with 26 RBIs i...

Alabama gets commitment from 4-star edge Justin Hill
Alabama and new head coach Kalen DeBoer added a key player to their 2025 class with the commitment of 4-star edge rusher Justin Hill on Wednesday.,Hill, from Winton Woods High School in Cincinnati, picked Alabama over home-state Ohio State, Southern California and Oregon. He took official visits to ...

Mets DFA Matt Festa, recall RHP Christian Scott
The New York Mets designated Matt Festa for assignment on Wednesday and recalled fellow right-hander Christian Scott from Triple A-Syracuse.,Scott was named the starter for Wednesday's game against the host Washington Nationals.,Festa, 31, signed a minor league deal on May 20 and had a 1-0 record an...

Mets recall Christian Scott for start against Nationals
The New York Mets squad that Christian Scott rejoins Wednesday evening is far different from the team he left at the end of May.,The 25-year-old right-hander was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to start Wednesday for the Mets, who will look to lock up a series win when they visit the Washington Nati...
Best Sports Betting Picks For MLB July 3 2024 & Wednesday WNBA Predictions
These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for the MLB and WNBA slate of games on Wednesday July 3rd, 2024....

Young catchers take center stage for A's, Angels
Up-and-coming catchers playing leading roles will go head-to-head Wednesday night when Logan O'Hoppe and the Los Angeles Angels visit Shea Langeliers and the Oakland Athletics. ,Batting cleanup, Langeliers, 26, contributed a single and a run to Tuesday's 7-5 home win over the Angels in the series op...

Mets set to recall Christian Scott for start against Nats
The New York Mets squad that Christian Scott rejoins Wednesday evening is far different from the team he left at the end of May.,The 25-year-old right-hander is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to start Wednesday for the Mets, who will look to lock up a series win when they visit the W...

Mystics use big 4th quarter to rally past Sparks
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough scored 17 points and Myisha Hines-Allen added 16 to help the Washington Mystics rally for an 82-80 road victory over the Los Angeles Sparks on Tuesday night.,Julie Vanloo scored 15 points on five 3-pointers, Ariel Atkins had 12 points and Stefanie Dolson contributed 10 point...

Mets explode in 10th vs. Nats for second straight night
Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer to cap a five-run 10th inning Tuesday night for the resurgent New York Mets, who beat the host Washington Nationals 7-2 in the second game of a four-game series.,The Mets, who scored six runs in the 10th inning Monday night before hanging on for a 9-7 victory, have wo...

On a roll with interim coach, Atlanta United take aim at Revolution
Amidst roster turnover, Atlanta United will try to extend their unbeaten streak when they visit the New England Revolution on Wednesday in Foxborough, Mass.,Atlanta (6-8-6, 24 points) hasn't lost in four matches (2-0-2) since Rob Valentino became the club's interim head coach. The Five Stripes amass...