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Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry: Why Each Fighter Can Win at UFC 330
Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry have very different paths to victory at UFC 330. Here's a breakdown of the key factors that could decide the fight....
Reds' Brady Singer eager to regain form vs. Marlins
The Cincinnati Reds remain confident Brady Singer eventually will perform like the first-round pick they acquired two years ago.,Singer is scheduled to start for the Reds on Saturday in the second contest of the three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins.,He will try to pick up where fello...
Padres visit struggling Guardians in bid for seventh straight win
The San Diego Padres' offense struggled to rally after trailing in games earlier this season, but those days seem like a distant memory now.,The Padres will aim for their seventh straight win when they continue a three-game series against the host Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night.,San Diego fel...
Orioles' Gunnar Henderson shows Rays his value in lineup
Baltimore Orioles spark plug Gunnar Henderson demonstrated in the series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays that wherever he bats in the lineup, he is going to hit. ,After a 4-for-4 night Friday that started oddly when the batting order was announced, Henderson likely will move up from the No. 5 spot...
Mets and patchwork 'pen strive to continue success vs. Nationals
Left-hander Sean Manaea saved his rotation spot -- and maybe his roster spot -- by mounting an impressive midseason turnaround for the New York Mets.,But he's not even the most compelling story among the pitchers on the resurgent Mets.,Manaea and the Mets will look to continue building momentum on S...
Riding high, Rockies try to take down Logan Webb, Giants
The Colorado Rockies have a chance to move out of sole possession of last place in the National League West when they seek a second consecutive road victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday afternoon.,A season-high-tying fourth straight win would move the Rockies into a tie with the Giants,...
With Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in protocol, Jays chase series win vs. Yankees
The Toronto Blue Jays aim to continue their drive for a wild-card spot on Saturday afternoon as they bid to clinch their three-game series with the visiting New York Yankees. ,The Blue Jays moved one game out in the congested race for the third wild-card spot in the American League with a 3-1 win in...
Cubs' Matthew Boyd, Cardinals' Michael McGreevy on different paths
The Chicago Cubs boast an 8-1 record in the last nine starts made by Matthew Boyd following the left-hander's return from a torn meniscus on June 25.,The lone blemish wasn't the fault of Boyd, either. He gave up four hits over seven scoreless innings in a game the Cubs lost to the St. Louis Cardinal...
White Sox ride power surge into clash vs. Troy Melton, Tigers
The Chicago White Sox made sure they'd stay in first place this weekend by defeating the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.,Chicago will look to extend its lead in the American League Central on Saturday afternoon in Detroit.,The White Sox used a power barrage -- four homers -- to secure a 9-5 victory ...
San Jose in a tough spot with red-hot St. Louis City paying a visit
After a tough loss, the San Jose Earthquakes will have to be on top of their game Saturday night when visiting St. Louis City SC come to PayPal Park.,San Jose (10-5-3, 33 points) led 2-1 late in its last match, Aug. 1 at Cincinnati, but it couldn't maintain its defensive shape and conceded three goa...
LAFC seek offensive spark as MLS play resumes against San Diego FC
With their hectic runs in Leagues Cup competition complete, Los Angeles FC will play host to San Diego FC as the clubs return to MLS action Saturday.,LAFC won all three of their Leagues Cup matches, but two were finished off in a penalty shootout and that was insufficient to advance to the quarterfi...
Sporting KC seeks breakthrough against playoff-chasing Rapids
The Colorado Rapids are chasing a playoff berth as they carry a home winning streak into Saturday's match against Sporting Kansas City in Commerce City, Colo.,Colorado (7-10-1, 22 points) sits two points out of a Western Conference postseason spot, while Kansas City (4-12-2, 14 points) seeks a turna...
Caitlin Clark heats up in second half to pace Fever past Wings
Caitlin Clark scored 29 points as her second-half offense sparked the Indiana Fever to a 98-87 victory against the visiting Dallas Wings on Friday night in Indianapolis.,Kelsey Mitchell poured in 23 points, Aliyah Boston had 16 points and Tyasha Harris drained all five of her 3-point attempts for 15...
Diamondbacks blank Braves as Brandon Pfaadt outshines Chris Sale
Brandon Pfaadt outdueled 10-time All-Star Chris Sale as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on Friday in the opener of their three-game series.,Pfaadt (7-1) allowed only two hits over seven scoreless innings with no walks and seven strikeouts. The right-hander owns a 7-...
RSL carry post-Gozo success into clash with nemesis Minnesota
Winless in four straight MLS matches, Real Salt Lake are sinking dangerously close to the playoff cutline in the Western Conference.,And RSL's pursuit of a sixth consecutive postseason berth has become more challenging with the loss of dynamic prodigy Zavier Gozo, who signed with Crystal Palace of t...
Nashville, Inter Miami prepped for clash of MLS' best
With first place in the Eastern Conference on the line, Nashville SC and visiting Inter Miami CF return to MLS play on Saturday night after a two-week league break.,Both sides spent the last fortnight competing in the Leagues Cup. Nashville and Miami went 1-2 against LIGA MX opponents, and neither q...
Surging Dynamo face rested but struggling Galaxy side
The Houston Dynamo have made a strong push in recent weeks, but they're not trying to send a message.,Yet Saturday night's match against the Los Angeles Galaxy could be a toway of gain more attention.,It's a chance for the Dynamo (10-6-2, 32 points) to climb to the top of the Western Conference stan...
Former Cincinnati runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas advances to 2nd round
The results have started to turn a little for Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas.,The former World No. 3 has dropped all the way back to No. 49 in the ATP Tour rankings, but he did win a title in Gstaad, Switzerland last month and took Alex de Minaur to three sets soon after.,On Friday, the 2022 runner-up ...
FC Cincinnati, Orlando SC battle in return from Leagues Cup play
FC Cincinnati and host Orlando SC will look to continue their recent run of MLS success when they square off on Saturday after wrapping their Leagues Cup participation.,Cincinnati (7-6-5, 26 points) heads south for their first regular-season MLS match in two weeks, sitting in a tie for fifth place i...
Atlanta United looks to break losing streak vs. rested Red Bulls
Atlanta United will look to break a lengthy winless streak when they host the New York Red Bulls on Saturday evening.,Atlanta (3-12-3, 12 points) hasn't won an MLS match in its last seven tries (0-5-2) and sits last in the MLS standings as it plays its first home match since May 9. The second-worst ...