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Nick Allen, Christian Vazquez anchor Astros' defeat of Nationals
Jose Altuve homered for the second game in a row and the Houston Astros beat the host Washington Nationals 6-3 on Tuesday night.,Nick Allen drove in three runs with a single and a sacrifice fly as Houston evened the series. Christian Vazquez added two RBIs.,Altuve's 10th home run was the only extra-...
Nick Allen anchors Astros' defeat of Nationals
Jose Altuve homered for the second game in a row and the Houston Astros beat the host Washington Nationals 6-3 on Tuesday night.,Nick Allen drove in three runs with a single and a sacrifice fly as Houston evened the series. Christian Vasquez added two RBIs.,Altuve's 10th home run was the only extra-...
Tarik Skubal, Tigers stifle Athletics to extend strong run
Colt Keith blasted a two-run homer in support of ace Tarik Skubal as the host Detroit Tigers topped the Athletics 6-2 on Tuesday.,Skubal, who has been the subject of heavy trade speculation, gave up one run on five hits in five innings. Skubal (5-4) allowed two walks and struck out nine in the Tiger...
US loss to Belgium sets another domestic TV ratings record
The United States men's national team's loss to Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday was a disappointment for fans, but it rewrote domestic viewership records once again.,The game drew 30 million viewers on Fox, according to Nielsen preliminary data released Tuesday. That far outpaced the ...
Lynx seek bounce back in home-and-home finale vs. Sun
Teams at opposite ends of the standings have seen the tables turn over their last few games.,The previously surging Minnesota Lynx will look to snap a modest two-game skid on Wednesday when they complete a home-and-home series against the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Conn.,The Lynx (15-6) won 15 o...
Resilient Argentina refuse to lose: "This is who we are"
Argentina overcame plenty of adversity during the 10-match World Cup unbeaten streak they brought into their round of 16 match against Egypt on Tuesday.,They ended the country's 36-year World Cup title drought at the 2022 event in Qatar, winning a pair of penalty-kick shootouts against the Netherlan...
Athletics activate SS Jacob Wilson from IL
The Athletics activated shortstop Jacob Wilson from the injured list Tuesday while left-hander Jacob Lopez also was added to the active roster.,In corresponding moves, the club optioned catcher Brian Serven and right-hander Kade Morris to Triple-A Las Vegas.,Wilson, 24, has not played since June 26 ...
Argentina ride late surge for stunning comeback vs. Egypt
Defending champion Argentina scored three times after the 78th minute, fueling a ferocious comeback in a 3-2 win over Egypt in the round of 16 World Cup match on Tuesday afternoon in Atlanta.,After La Albiceleste scored their first two goals in a four-minute span to rally from a 2-0 deficit, Enzo Fe...
Golf Glance: Chris Gotterup defends in Scotland; Nelly Korda chases 3rd major of '26
A world-class field has assembled at The Renaissance Club for the Scottish Open while the LPGA Tour also is overseas for the fourth of five majors this year.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: Genesis Scottish Open, North Berwick, July 9-12,Course: The Renaissance Club (Par 70, 7,282 Yards),Purse: $9M (Winner: $1....
Gotham FC moving to Queens' Etihad Park in 2028
Gotham FC will begin playing home matches at Etihad Park in Queens, N.Y., in 2028, the club announced Tuesday.,The reigning NWSL champions currently play at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J.,Etihad Park is the new home of MLS club New York City FC, while the New Jersey stadium is home to ...
Defending champ Chris Gotterup resets compass, no time to celebrate
Chris Gotterup was too busy packing to fully unpack a turn of events that placed him on the podium to collect the winner's trophy at the John Deere Classic on Sunday. ,From Silvis to Scotland, Gotterup resets his compass and his watch in an attempt to dial in the same form that paved his path to a t...
Aaron Rai rested, ready to chase 2nd Scottish Open title
Former Genesis Scottish Open champion Aaron Rai isn't too concerned by the changes made to the course at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick.,While the eighth, ninth, 17th and 18th holes will remain the same, the rest of the course effectively will flip, with the first to seventh playing as the 10...
These 11 MLB Teams Have Almost No Chance to Reach the Playoffs
Which MLB teams are true contenders and which are running on false hope? Here's why 11 clubs face long odds entering the second half of the season....
WNBA Best Bets Today: Wings vs. Liberty, Sky vs. Mercury Picks for Tuesday
Tuesday's WNBA betting card features two top picks as the Wings visit the Liberty and the Sky take on the Mercury in Phoenix....
MLB Best Bets for Monday: Giants Value and Rangers-Angels Under
Looking for today's best MLB picks? Check out why the Giants offer value against Toronto and why Rangers-Angels projects as a low-scoring game....
Viktor Hovland looks to bring Norway magic to Scottish Open
Defeating the world's No. 1-ranked golfer in a playoff softened the sting of back-to-back missed cuts at majors for Norway's Viktor Hovland.,Hovland, 28, confidently heads into this week's Genesis Scottish Open with one eye on another trophy and one on the Norwegian soccer team that is currently mak...
Kyle Lowry retires with Raptors after 20 NBA seasons
Kyle Lowry rejoined the Raptors to retire as a member of the organization on Tuesday, officially ending his 20-year NBA career.,The 40-year-old point guard, who wore No. 7 for Toronto and helped the franchise win the 2019 NBA championship, made it official on the date 7-7.,"Thank you to my family, m...
Jon Rahm excited about return to Scottish Open
Jon Rahm hopes the local accents are all he struggles with this week when the LIV Golf star tees it up at the Genesis Scottish Open.,The tournament, co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, begins on Thursday at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick. Eligible as a DP World Tour member, Rahm ...
Dodgers' Justin Wrobleski inspired ahead of clash vs. Rockies
Left-hander Justin Wrobleski has a big chip on his shoulder as he prepares to take the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Tuesday night's home game against the Colorado Rockies.,Wrobleski's breakthrough campaign didn't land him a National League All-Star spot when the rosters were announced on Satu...
Nats, facing Astros, keep waiting for pitching to catch up with hitting
The Washington Nationals hope their pitching can provide help for the offense as they play the middle contest of a three-game series against the visiting Houston Astros on Tuesday.,Washington has given up 11 runs in two consecutive games. After losing 11-5 on Sunday to the visiting Pittsburgh Pirate...