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Enjoying role of spoiler, Nationals take on Orioles
The Washington Nationals won't be mistaken for a team stocked with experience, but they've fared well recently against some playoff contenders., ,The Nationals would like to repeat what they just produced when they face the Baltimore Orioles again Wednesday night in Baltimore., ,The Nationals won 9-...
Alex Cobb trying to settle into groove as Guardians take on Cubs
With his season debut out of the way, right-hander Alex Cobb can focus on trying to help the Cleveland Guardians continue their latest run of success.,Cobb will be looking to lead host Cleveland to a fifth straight win and a three-game series sweep when the Guardians face the Chicago Cubs on Wednesd...
Coming off Olympic high, Mercury's stars face Sky
The Phoenix Mercury -- and their three Olympic gold medalists -- resume WNBA play when they take on host Chicago Thursday night.,The Mercury's Kahleah Copper was the star of Team USA's gold medal-winning victory over France Sunday, hitting two late free throws that proved to be the difference in the...
WR Tavon Austin officially retires from NFL
Tavon Austin, who played in 113 NFL games for four franchises from 2013-21, formally announced his retirement from football on Tuesday.,Austin, 34, last played for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021, hauling in 24 receptions for 213 yards and a touchdown over seven games. He spent part of the 2022 cam...
Viktor Hovland on 'path to improvement' as Cup defense begins
Viktor Hovland can empathize with most amateur golfers in at least one easy-to-understand way.,He doesn't enjoy being on the golf course when he's playing poorly.,Of course, Hovland's standards are quite different than the average Sunday duffer. The young Norwegian star was coming off winning the Fe...
Timbers, F Nathan Fogaca part ways
The Portland Timbers and forward Nathan Fogaca mutually parted ways, the club said Tuesday.,The Timbers then traded an international roster slot to Nashville SC in exchange for $100,000 in 2025 general allocation money.,Fogaca spent parts of the last three seasons with Portland, getting into 43 matc...
Golf Glance: FedEx Cup playoffs tee off in Memphis
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: Wyndham Championship (Aaron Rai),THIS WEEK: FedEx St. Jude Championship, Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 15-18,Course: TPC Southwind (Par 70, 7,243 Yards),Purse: $20M ...
Dodgers RHP River Ryan to undergo Tommy John surgery
Right-hander River Ryan, the Los Angeles Dodgers' top pitching prospect, will require Tommy John surgery, the team announced Tuesday.,It's the latest blow for an injury-plagued pitching staff that has been held together seemingly by duct tape. MLB.com reported 11 L.A. starters have spent time on the...
Paris Olympics ratings up 82 percent over Tokyo Games
Viewership of the 2024 Paris Olympics averaged a combined 30.6 million per day for NBC Universal's daytime and primetime coverage, an 82 percent increase from the 2020 Tokyo Games, the company said.,The Tokyo Olympics, delayed until 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, averaged 16.9 million viewer...
Cowboys become first sports franchise to surpass $10B valuation
The Dallas Cowboys haven't won a Super Bowl since their star quarterback Dak Prescott was 2 1/2 years old.,That last championship was recorded on Jan. 28, 1996. Plenty of fruitless seasons have followed for "America's Team," but the lack of another Lombardi Trophy hasn't diminished their overall val...
Browns rookie Mike Hall Jr. arrested on domestic violence charge
Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. was arrested Tuesday morning following a domestic altercation in Avon, Ohio.,Police told NFL.com that was Hall, 21, was booked on a first-degree misdemeanor domestic violence charge.,"We are aware of the incident involving Mike Hall Jr. last nig...
Frank Selvy, 100-point scorer in college, dies at 91
Frank Selvy, who set an NCAA Division I record with a 100-point game in 1954, died Tuesday at 91.,His alma mater, South Carolina's Furman University, confirmed the passing of the All-America guard.,"It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Frank Selvy, Furm...
Commanders sign WR Martavis Bryant after long absence
Veteran wide receiver Martavis Bryant moved a step closer to his first NFL action in six years, signing Tuesday with the Washington Commanders.,The NFL indefinitely suspended Bryant, now 32, in 2018 following multiple drug violations. The league did not reinstate him until last November.,He spent ti...
Madden 25's Most Underrated Players: Hating on Puka Nacua, No Respect for Kyle Hamilton
Madden 25 has officially released, and these are the most underrated players in the game, including Puka Nacua and Kyle Hamilton....
Bills WR Chase Claypool (toe) placed on IR
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Chase Claypool landed on injured reserve Tuesday due to a lingering toe injury.,Claypool last practiced on July 28. ,The 26-year-old Claypool was looking for a fresh start in Buffalo after spending his first four NFL seasons in three different cities. He signed a one-year...
Braves, Giants aim to wake up bats in rematch
The Atlanta Braves and host San Francisco Giants hope to get their offenses back in high gear when they meet again on Tuesday, one night after a classic pitchers' duel.,Braves right-hander Charlie Morton (6-7, 4.47 ERA) and Giants lefty Kyle Harrison (6-5, 4.08) will be tasked with the near-impossib...
Jackson Merrill, Padres look to keep having 'fun' vs. Pirates
Most experts consider Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes as the favorite to win the National League Rookie of the Year award.,But San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill is doing his best to make voters think otherwise. He captured NL Player of the Week honors Monday and then saved ...
Angels optimistic Logan O'Hoppe won't miss time vs. Jays
Logan O'Hoppe batted third in the Los Angeles Angels' lineup on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays before being removed from the game after six innings because of soreness in his right knee.,Angels manager Ron Washington, however, insisted it was a precautionary move and said he fully expects the ...
Surging D-backs meet Rockies, await word on Ketel Marte injury
The Arizona Diamondbacks have won 18 of their past 23 games, but their growing injury list is fast becoming a concern.,The Diamondbacks are expected to be without All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte when they continue their three-game series against the Colorado Rockies in Phoenix on Tuesday night.,...
Dodgers look for even more from top of order vs. Brewers
Milwaukee right-hander Colin Rea will have to contend with the Los Angeles Dodgers' one-two punch of Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts on Tuesday night as the host Brewers look to even the series between division leaders.,Rea (10-3, 3.38 ERA) will oppose rookie right-hander Gavin Stone (9-5, 3.71).,Bet...