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Matt Olson, Braves back Spencer Strider, pound Nats
Matt Olson had four hits including a three-run homer, Spencer Strider allowed one run over seven innings and the visiting Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 11-3 on Monday night.,Drake Baldwin added a homer and two singles, driving in four runs for Atlanta (67-83), which had 16 hits in win...
Astros' Yordan Alvarez (ankle sprain) exits vs. Rangers
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez had to be removed from Monday's game against the visiting Texas Rangers after injuring his left leg while crossing the plate. The Astros announced the three-time All-Star suffered a sprained ankle.,With Jeremy Pena on second and Alvarez on first with no outs in ...
No. 21 Michigan out to cool off Nebraska in Big Ten opener
While Nebraska eyes its first victory over a ranked opponent since 2016, No. 21 Michigan seeks its fifth straight win over the Cornhuskers on Saturday in Lincoln in the teams' Big Ten opener.,The Cornhuskers (3-0) have won their games by a combined 123 points, including back-to-back 68-0 and 59-7 vi...
Astros' Yordan Alvarez leaves Rangers game with left leg injury
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez had to be removed from Monday's game against the Texas Rangers after injuring his leg while crossing the plate.,With Jeremy Pena on second and Alvarez on first with no outs in the bottom of the first, Carlos Correa topped a ball between the plate and the mound. ...
No. 7 Florida State wary of Kent State team desperate to end FBS skid
Even though Florida State was off last weekend, it was a very fortuitous bye week for the Seminoles.,FSU (2-0) rose three spots to No. 7 in this week's AP poll while sitting at home.,The Seminoles return to action Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla., when they close out nonconference play for now against ...
Racing’s Savannah DeMelo in good spirits after collapse; match rescheduled
Racing Louisville said in a statement Monday that midfielder Savannah DeMelo is "awake and in good spirits" one day after experiencing a medical emergency on the field during a game at the Seattle Reign.,The match was suspended at halftime Sunday night as DeMelo was attended to. Racing Louisville sa...
Louisville LB Stanquan Clark has leg surgery, likely done for year
Louisville coach Jeff Brohm said Monday that linebacker Stanquan Clark underwent surgery for a lower leg injury and was "more than likely" out for the remainder of the season.,Brohm said there was a small chance Clark could return "late in the process" this year depending on his recovery time.,Clark...
Aces not interested in win streak chatter as they try to oust Storm
The Las Vegas Aces haven't lost in more than six weeks, and next on the agenda is wrapping up their first-round playoff series against the host Seattle Storm on Tuesday night.,Second-seeded Las Vegas rolled to a 102-77 result in Sunday's Game 1 of the best-of-three series. That was the team's 17th s...
Rockies open series with Marlins trying to avoid MLB history
The Colorado Rockies successfully avoided making history with a win over the weekend, and they have 12 tries left to avoid stamping their name into the MLB record books.,To put it another way, the Rockies' magic number is one: They need just one win in their final 12 games to avoid tying the 2024 Ch...
Mariners shoot for 10th straight win against limping Royals
A little more than a week ago, Seattle's visit to Kansas City had the potential to be important for both teams in the American League wild-card race.,However, with the Mariners aiming for a 10th straight victory and the Royals mired in an untimely rough stretch, this three-game set that begins Tuesd...
Freddy Peralta, Brewers look to build on best record against Angels
The Milwaukee Brewers, who already have clinched a playoff spot, will be looking for a bounce-back start from veteran right-hander Freddy Peralta against the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday in the opener of the three-game series., ,Peralta (16-6, 2.69 ERA) will be opposed by rookie right-hand...
Why Terence Crawford’s Win Over Canelo Alvarez Changes the Boxing GOAT Conversation
After dominating Canelo, Terence “Bud” Crawford is no longer underappreciated. He’s an all-time great in the boxing GOAT debate....
Sounders, Inter Miami set for rematch of fiery Leagues Cup final
The last time the Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami faced each other, things got ugly.,A postgame scuffle in the Leagues Cup championship match Aug. 31 led to sanctions on both teams from both the tournament and Major League Soccer, most notably a three-game MLS suspension for Inter Miami superstar L...
Dream aim for first playoff series win since '16, battle Fever
The Atlanta Dream have been one of the biggest surprises in the WNBA this season.,They won 30 regular-season games, double their total from a year ago, and they tied for the league's second-best record while earning the No. 3 playoff seed.,The Dream claimed their first playoff victory since 2018 by ...
Wild-card candidates Padres, Mets up for battle
Neither the New York Mets nor San Diego Padres are exactly sprinting towards the playoffs.,But both teams will be looking to build on some much-needed momentum Tuesday night, when the Mets host the Padres in the opener of a three-game series between the teams occupying the final two National League ...
AL Central foes Tigers, Guardians clash with playoffs on horizon
A Detroit Tigers division title seemed inevitable most of the season. With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Cleveland Guardians have changed that narrative, ramping up the importance of their three-game series in Detroit this week.,Cleveland (78-71) has won nine of its last 10 games to...
Valkyries G Veronica Burton named Most Improved Player
Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton was named WNBA Most Improved Player by a landslide margin on Monday.,Burton received 68 of 72 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters after posting career highs of 11.9 points, 6.0 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals while starting ...
Rams place CB Ahkello Witherspoon (clavicle) on IR
The Los Angeles Rams placed cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon on injured reserve Monday after he suffered a broken clavicle Sunday in a win over the Tennessee Titans.,The veteran starter will have to miss a minimum of four games, though his timeline to return is likely longer as collarbone injuries tak...
Getting late, Red Sox turn back to LHP Connelly Early vs. A's
If the Red Sox were to meet the New York Yankees again in 2025, it would mean that the final two weeks of the regular season went Boston's way.,Boston (82-68) is chasing its first postseason spot since 2021 -- and a possible rematch with New York -- with a three-game set with the Athletics (70-80) s...
Revolution fire head coach Caleb Porter
The New England Revolution fired head coach Caleb Porter in his second season on Monday.,The Revolution are 8-14-8 (32 points) and in 11th place in the MLS Eastern Conference. They are 10 points out of the final playoff position in the conference and also failed to qualify for the postseason in Port...