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Red Sox eager to build momentum in opener vs. Pirates
The Boston Red Sox will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for the opener of a three-game series on Friday night, and both teams have rested bullpens and some much-needed momentum.,Boston ended a five-game losing streak with a 7-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday in the finale of a four-game...
Marlins' Sandy Alcantara strives to extend streak, fluster Reds
Sandy Alcantara will try to extend his latest scoreless streak for the Miami Marlins on Friday evening when he takes the mound against the host Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game series.,Alcantara (13-6, 3.52 ERA) has not allowed a run in his past three outings covering 20 innings, markin...
Tigers' Jackson Jobe bringing the heat to open key series vs. White Sox
When the Detroit Tigers traded away Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, they had a former top prospect waiting in the wings.,Jackson Jobe missed most of last season and more than half of this one after undergoing Tommy John surgery. The right-hander dazzled in his return last weekend and will make his seco...
Cardinals open crucial 11-game trip with 3 games vs. Cubs
The St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed a day of rest on Thursday. They probably are going to need it.,The Cardinals will begin an 11-game road trip on Friday afternoon when they play the opener of a three-game series against the rival Chicago Cubs.,St. Louis plays 17 of its final 41 games against National ...
Hunter Goodman, Rockies face Giants hoping to escape NL West cellar
One of the most powerful catchers in the game today will get an opportunity to strut his stuff in front of one of the greats of the past when the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants meet in a three-game series starting Friday night in Northern California.,The set matches teams that haven't had...
Islam Makhachev, Mackenzie Dern aim to defend titles at UFC 330
Saturday night's UFC 330 event has reached a fever pitch in the welterweight division, as newly minted champion Islam Makhachev defends his crown against surging contender Ian Machado Garry in the night's headliner at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.,The event marks the UFC's first Philadelphia...
Storm look to build on skid-snapping win against Fire
The Seattle Storm just ended an 11-game losing streak, and with second-year center Dominique Malonga rewriting WNBA record books, they host a battling but injury-scarred Portland Fire squad on Friday night.,Seattle (7-28) had dropped 11 games in a row before Monday's 97-88 win over the Chicago Sky. ...
Zach Collaros returns as Blue Bombers host winless Redblacks
There are two pieces of good news for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers as they return from a bye week Friday night.,First, they have a home game with the winless Ottawa Redblacks. Second, their starting quarterback is back in the lineup. Zach Collaros, who's missed the last four games with a neck injury, s...
Cade Cavalli throws 8 sparkling innings, Nationals cruise past Cubs
Cade Cavalli carried a no-hit bid into the seventh before settling for a one-hit gem after eight innings, fueling the host Washington Nationals to a 7-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.,Washington rookie Abimelec Ortiz belted a three-run shot during a five-run fifth inning, marking his fou...
Focused Fever eye another offensive outburst vs. Wings
The Indiana Fever are determined not to let outside influences affect their focus.,With a bevy of off-court issues threatening to seep into the team's foundation, members of the Fever said those issues have been rebuffed.,The Fever (21-12) will have their next challenge against the Dallas Wings on F...
Rays return from historic 9-game trip for division set with Orioles
New Tampa Bay catcher Liam Hicks has only played eight games with the Rays, but the Canadian-born backstop is proving to be a winning acquisition by the organization.,After a record-setting West Coast road trip that saw the top team in baseball win all nine games, the club returns to action within i...
Red-hot Brandon Pfaadt tries to turn D-backs' fortunes vs. Braves
Brandon Pfaadt, who hasn't allowed an earned run in his last three starts, will take the mound on Friday when the visiting Arizona Diamondback begin a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves.,It's a big series for Arizona, which is tied for the final wild-card spot. The Diamondbacks just lost t...
Tom Brady's CardVault adds Aaron Judge, Connor McDavid among investors
Tom Brady's growing sports collectibles business is adding more star power to its ownership ranks.,CardVault by Tom Brady announced Thursday that New York Yankees star Aaron Judge and Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid are part of its first strategic investor group, which features prominent name...
Twins, Phillies clash in latest Field of Dreams matchup
The Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies are heading in opposite directions as they prepare to play in the third edition of the MLB Field of Dreams game on Thursday in Dyersville, Iowa.,The Twins, who will serve as the home team, have won four of their last seven contests overall. The Phillies,...
Whitecaps sign D Ralph Priso to contract extension
The Vancouver Whitecaps announced a contract extension Thursday for Canadian defender Ralph Priso.,Priso, 24, is now signed through the 2028-29 MLS season with a club option for the 2029-30 campaign.,He has started 42 of his 79 appearances since arriving in a March 2024 trade with the Colorado Rapid...
Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry: What’s at Stake at UFC 330 and What Comes Next?
Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry fight for the UFC welterweight title at UFC 330. Here's what's at stake and what's next for both fighters....
Austin Dillon chasing three-peat at Richmond Raceway
Richmond Raceway gets its turn Saturday night -- the only shot the D-shaped, 3/4-mile short track has -- at delivering its special brand of excitement in the Cook Out 400 (7 p.m., USA Network).,If the NASCAR Cup Series group is lucky -- the 300-mile race, the season's 24th -- will be a return to for...
10 Fantasy Football Targets to Know Before Your 2026 Draft
Looking for fantasy football targets? Here are 10 players you can realistically land in your 2026 draft, including Jahmyr Gibbs, CeeDee Lamb and Derrick Henry....
Revolution acquire D Tylon Smith on loan from QPR
The New England Revolution acquired defender Tylon Smith on loan from England's Queens Park Rangers on Thursday.,The 21-year-old South African joins the Revs through the 2027 MLS sprint season. The deal includes a purchase option.,"Tylon Smith is a promising player who will help strengthen our defen...
Atlanta Braves’ Rotation Gamble Looks Smart, But October Will Tell the Story
Atlanta added just Tyler Mahle at the MLB trade deadline, and the early returns are strong. But can the Braves’ rotation hold up in October?...