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Maple Leafs re-sign F Alex Steeves to one-year deal
The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed Alex Steeves to a one-year, two-way contract on Wednesday.,The deal will pay the 24-year-old forward $775,000 at the NHL level in 2024-25.,Steeves has recorded one assist in seven games with Toronto over the past three seasons.,He was an AHL All-Star in 2023-24 and ...
10 MLB Players Who Will Impact Pennant Pushes Around Baseball
As August winds down, MLB pennant pushes are in full swing around the MLB. These 10 players will be critical in helping their teams win the division in 2024....
Argos QB Chad Kelly returns from ban to start vs. Saskatchewan
Reigning CFL Most Outstanding Player Chad Kelly will make his season debut on Thursday when the Toronto Argonauts host the skidding Saskatchewan Roughriders.,The league suspended the quarterback for a minimum of nine regular-season games on May 7 after an investigation into allegations he had violat...
SMU out to gain traction in opener at Nevada
SMU moved up in status to the Atlantic Coast Conference and opens the season Saturday night when it visits downtrodden Nevada in Reno, Nev.,SMU finished off its 11 seasons in the American Athletic Conference with an 11-3 record in 2023, including 8-0 in conference play. ,Last season's gaudy record, ...
After two lackluster offensive showings, Rays seek spark vs. A's
The Tampa Bay Rays have just one run on five hits through the first two contests of their four-game series at Oakland. ,The limited offense, however, has been good enough for Tampa Bay to earn a split heading into Wednesday night's contest against the Athletics. ,The Rays bounced back from getting t...
Michael Lorenzen looks to lead Royals to series win vs. Angels
The Kansas City Royals will vie for their first home-series win in a month on Wednesday night when they host the Los Angeles Angels. ,The Royals' most recent series win at home came in a sweep of the Chicago White Sox on July 19-21.,Kansas City's playoff push has been enhanced by two trade-deadline ...
Brewers bid to continue season-long mastery of Cards
The Milwaukee Brewers have dominated the St. Louis Cardinals this season, winning seven of eight meetings with their 3-2 victory on Tuesday.,The Brewers will try to continue that trend Wednesday night in the middle contest of a three-game series at St. Louis.,Milwaukee extended its winning streak to...
Dodgers reinforced for stretch run as M's continue freefall
It hasn't taken long for Max Muncy and Tommy Edman to get back in the swing of things.,After lengthy injury layoffs, Muncy homered for a second consecutive game and Edman doubled and scored the tying run as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from a three-run deficit to defeat the visiting Seattle Marin...
Cubs host Tigers, look to continue strong home play
The Chicago Cubs will try to win their fourth straight home series when they meet the Detroit Tigers in the second game of a three-game set on Wednesday night.,The Cubs benefited from a dominant pitching performance to post a 3-1 victory in the series opener on Tuesday. Four pitchers combined to rec...
Phillies turn to Aaron Nola in bid to even series vs. Braves
Two experienced starting pitchers who haven't won a game in more than a month will be on the mound Wednesday night when the Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies in the second contest of their three-game series.,Philadelphia right-hander Aaron Nola (11-6, 3.45 ERA) will face Atlanta left-han...
Yankees try to rebound from disappointing loss vs. Guardians
On Tuesday, the Cleveland Guardians drew 14 walks, but it took a while for the big hits to follow.,Cleveland eventually emerged with the victory, and the American League Central leaders hope to cash in on any opportunities a little more quickly Wednesday night when they visit the New York Yankees fo...
After blowout win, Jays seek series victory over Reds
The Cincinnati Reds will be without a key player indefinitely as they go into the decisive game of their three-game series against the host Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.,Cincinnati placed infielder Jeimer Candelario on the injured list Tuesday due to a broken left big toe, then went out and ...
Padres continue to make playoff push vs. Twins
Paying Jurickson Profar $1 million might be the best money San Diego Padres have spent in a long time.,Profar continued the best season of his major league career Tuesday night with a three-run, eighth-inning homer that lifted San Diego to a 7-5 win over the visiting Minnesota Twins. The Padres clin...
Nolan Jones, Rockies shoot for another win vs. Nationals
Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones is heading into the late stages of a disappointing season marked by multiple injuries. Finally healthy, Jones is eager to finish the season in a positive manner.,Jones figures prominently in the long-term plans of the Rockies, who continue a three-game series ...
Cole Irvin returns to banged-up Orioles for start vs. Mets
The Baltimore Orioles received encouraging performances from two members of their topsy-turvy late-inning relief corps Tuesday night -- hours after getting even more bad news regarding their injury-plagued rotation.,Left-hander Cole Irvin will make his unexpected return to the rotation Wednesday aft...
All-Stars go head-to-head as White Sox face Giants
All-Stars Logan Webb and Garrett Crochet go head-to-head in a regular-season game for the first time in their careers Wednesday afternoon when the San Francisco Giants seek a sweep in their three-game home series against the Chicago White Sox.,The Giants held their position 3 1/2 games out of the fi...
Diamondbacks coiled for sweep of Marlins
The Miami Marlins were just what the Arizona Diamondbacks needed.,After being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays, Arizona will try for a three-game sweep of the host Marlins on Wednesday.,Arizona will start left-hander Jordan Montgomery (8-6, 6.25 ERA). In four career games against the Marlins, Montgomery ...
Justin Verlander returns as Astros go for series win vs. Red Sox
As right-hander Ronel Blanco labored for 3 2/3 innings in the Houston Astros' 6-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, the return of veteran right-hander Justin Verlander gained an additional measure of significance.,Verlander will make his first start since June 9 when host Houston and Boston mee...
Rangers' Andrew Heaney looks for rare win in finale vs. Pirates
Andrew Heaney carries the unwanted title of leading the major leagues in losses, but Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said the left-hander has pitched better than his record would indicate.,Heaney will get a chance to prove Bochy correct when he takes the mound for the Rangers in the rubber game of...
WTA roundup: No. 2 seed Leylah Fernandez stunned in Cleveland
Romania's Ana Bogdan stormed back to defeat No. 2 seed Leylah Fernandez of Canada 1-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 in the first round of Tennis in the Land on Tuesday in Cleveland.,Bogdan cruised to a 5-0 lead in the third set. Fernandez saved seven match points in a marathon seventh game, eventually pushing the s...