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Astros shut out Tigers behind Hunter Brown
Hunter Brown posted his fifth consecutive quality start and Mauricio Dubon capped a four-run, sixth-inning outburst with a two-run homer as the Houston Astros topped the visiting Detroit Tigers 4-0 on Friday.,Brown (3-5) recorded his second consecutive scoreless start, matching his season high of ni...
Austin FC, Rapids looking to halt tough stretches
Austin FC will look to avoid a third straight loss when they travel to Commerce City, Colo., to face the Colorado Rapids in the first of two meetings this season.,Austin FC (6-6-5, 23 points) failed to pick up points in losses to Real Salt Lake and Portland over their past two matches. Austin has ju...
Astros release struggling slugger Jose Abreu
The Houston Astros released struggling slugger Jose Abreu from their major league roster on Friday.,The former American League MVP is batting just .124 with two homers and seven RBIs in 35 games this season.,Abreu was demoted to the Astros' Florida Complex League team on April 30. The three-time All...
Astros, back from up-and-down road trip, take on Tigers
After a 3-3 road trip that included back-to-back, walk-off losses, the Houston Astros return home for a three-game weekend series against the Detroit Tigers that starts Friday.,Kyle Tucker (shin) has missed the past eight games and Yainer Diaz (hand) was out the past three for the Astros, who were u...
Natus Vincere, Team Spirit earn semifinal byes at BLAST Premier: Spring Final
Natus Vincere and Team Spirit showed different levels of dominance on Thursday, but each took advantage of their placement in winners matches to advance to the semifinals of the BLAST Premier: Spring Final 2024 in London.,In Group A, NaVi outlasted FaZe Clan two maps to one with a 13-10 victory on M...
New York City FC, Crew carry winning streaks into clash
Winning streaks are on the line when New York City FC host the Columbus Crew on Friday at Yankee Stadium.,NYCFC (9-5-2, 29 points) have won five straight and eight of nine to move into a third-place tie in the Eastern Conference, and they will be even stronger with the return of Maxi Moralez.,The 37...
Mariners recall RHP Emerson Hancock for spot start
The Seattle Mariners recalled former first-round draft pick Emerson Hancock, with the right-hander slated to start against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.,The move pushes Mariners ace Luis Castillo back to Friday's series opener against the Texas Rangers. Seattle is also carefully managing its st...
Twins option 1B/OF Alex Kirilloff, recall Austin Martin
The Minnesota Twins optioned first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday and recalled utility man Austin Martin.,After career highs of 11 home runs and 41 RBIs in 88 games in 2023, Kirilloff is batting .201 with five homers and 20 RBIs in 57 games this season. The 26-yea...
Thursday June 13 Best Bets & Picks For MLB, Stanley Cup Final, & US Open Golf
These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for the Stanley Cup Final, US Open, and MLB on June 13th....
NFL punishes Falcons for tampering; Eagles cleared
The Atlanta Falcons were stripped of their fifth-round pick in next year's draft for violating the NFL's anti-tampering policy, the league announced Thursday.,The Falcons also were fined $250,000 and general manager Terry Fontenot $50,000 for the team's improper contact with prospective unrestricted...
FaZe, NaVi dominate Day 1 at BLAST Premier: Spring Final
The dominant teams of Group A clearly asserted themselves while both of the victors in Group B needed to pull off reverse sweeps as play began Wednesday at the BLAST Premier: Spring Final 2024 in London.,FaZe Clan and Natus Vincere got the wins in Group A, beating SAW and Astralis, respectively. Tea...
QB Russell Wilson feeling 'revived' with Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson feels as if he still has plenty of gas left in the tank.,After two underwhelming seasons with the Denver Broncos, Wilson has found new life with the Steelers, who signed the 35-year-old veteran to a one-year deal in March.,"Man, I feel the fountain of y...
Report: Crew transfer M Aidan Morris to Middlesbrough
The Columbus Crew transferred midfielder Aidan Morris to English side Middlesbrough, The Athletic reported Tuesday.,In a separate move, the Crew acquired French midfielder Dylan Chambost and signed him through the 2026 season with a club option for 2027.,Morris, 22, is expected to remain with Columb...
Dustin Poirier continues to contemplate retirement after loss
Dustin Poirier does not fear much, although the mixed martial arts champion is taken aback when it comes to the concept of leaving the sport where he has made a name for himself.,After losing his lightweight title bout on June 1 against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, Poirier continues to contemplate re...
4-star CB Daryus Dixson commits to Penn State
Penn State picked up a commitment from four-star cornerback Daryus Dixson on Monday following his official weekend visit to the campus.,Dixson plays at Southern California powerhouse Mater Dei, and the 247Sports composite ranks him as the No. 10 overall cornerback in the Class of 2025.,He announced ...
Report: Commanders pay Brandon McManus rest of signing bonus
The Washington Commanders paid kicker Brandon McManus the other half of his signing bonus despite releasing him, Pro Football Talk reported Monday. ,The team paid McManus the first 50 percent of the $1.5 million bonus at signing, with the other half due Friday. However, the team released him in the ...
Carlos Ortiz narrowly secures first title at LIV Golf Houston
Carlos Ortiz of Mexico earned his first LIV Golf victory on Sunday at LIV Golf Houston by shooting 5-under 67 to finish at 15 under, one stroke ahead of Poland's Adrian Meronk.,Ortiz, 33, whose only PGA Tour win came at the Vivint Houston Open in 2020, entered the final round tied for the lead with ...
David Puig, 3 others lead crowded field at LIV Houston
Spain's David Puig fired a 6-under 66 on Saturday to move 12 spots up the leaderboard and grab a share of the lead after two rounds of action at LIV Golf Houston. ,Puig caught fire on the back nine, rattling off five birdies from Nos. 11-17. He finished with seven birdies against just one bogey and ...
Martin Kaymer, Adrian Meronk, Caleb Surratt share LIV Houston lead
Martin Kaymer of Germany, Adrian Meronk of Poland and Caleb Surratt are tied for the lead after one round of LIV Golf Houston after the trio shot bogey-free, 7-under 65s on Friday at the Golf Club of Houston.,Kaymer and Meronk gave their team, Cleeks GC, a comfortable three-shot lead over Torque GC....
Galaxy transfer D Marcus Ferkranus to Australian club
The Los Angeles Galaxy transferred homegrown defender Marcus Ferkranus to Australian top-flight side Brisbane Roar FC.,The deal, announced late Thursday, becomes effective July 1.,Ferkranus, 21, has yet to feature in an MLS regular season match. He has played for MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Ventura Count...