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ATP roundup: Taylor Fritz tops Alexander Zverev to reach Halle final
For the second consecutive week there will be an All-American final with Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe earning semifinal victories Saturday on grass in the Terra Wortman Open at Halle, Germany.,A day after defeating countryman Ben Shelton in a thriller, the fifth-seeded Fritz knocked off top-seed ...
Rhyne Howard, Dream stay hot vs. Caitlin Clark, Fever
Rhyne Howard scored 24 points and the Atlanta Dream defeated the visiting Fever 113-96 on Saturday afternoon, claiming a victory for the second time in three days against Indiana.,Allisha Gray racked up 22 points, Naz Hillmon tallied 19, Angel Reese posted 18 and Jordin Canada supplied 12 points and...
WNBA-best Lynx take on Mystics squad on a roll
There's been little that has slowed down the league-best Minnesota Lynx through six weeks of the regular season. ,The Washington Mystics will hope to provide a challenge, though, as the teams square off for the first of two straight meetings on Sunday in Minneapolis.,Minnesota (13-3) has won at leas...
Liberty eager to start new streak against injury-plagued Sparks
The New York Liberty are looking to begin a new streak.,The Liberty (11-5) had their eight-game winning streak snapped on Friday night against the Washington Mystics. Despite the three-point loss, the group has worked through some early struggles and grown into one of the WNBA's best teams this seas...
Rory McIlroy to skip Travelers, third signature event of 2026
World No. 2 Rory McIlroy is skipping next week's Travelers Championship, the final signature event of the PGA Tour season.,By opting against playing at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn., McIlroy will have played in five of the eight signature events. The six-time major champion also missed othe...
Rangers scratch RHP Nathan Eovaldi (knee) vs. Padres
Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi has been scratched from Saturday's start against the visiting San Diego Padres due to left knee soreness.,The Rangers will turn to left-hander MacKenzie Gore to start the second contest of their three-game series against the Padres in Arlington, Texas. He wi...
Mariners to oppose another lefty in matchup with Red Sox
When the Seattle Mariners were in West Sacramento, Calif., late last month, the Athletics started left-handers in two of the teams' three matchups.,The Mariners swept the series to move past the A's and into first place in the American League West, where they remain.,The Boston Red Sox are scheduled...
J.T. Ginn aims for different ending as A's host Angels
J.T. Ginn had both a magical and heartbreaking night when he took the mound against the Los Angeles Angels last month. ,The right-hander will seek a different ending when the Athletics host the Angels on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,Ginn took a no-hitter into the ninth inning in Anaheim...
Diamondbacks counting on Zac Gallen to pitch deep into game vs. Twins
The Arizona Diamondbacks are running thin on pitchers heading into their matchup against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night in Phoenix.,Before the Diamondbacks beat the Twins 9-5 in the opener of their three-game series on Friday night, the team announced that Ryne Nelson has a strained flexor te...
Astros' Jose Altuve hopes to heat up vs. Guardians
Before Houston's Jose Altuve flipped the opener of a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, he struck out twice in two at-bats, the first of which ended with Altuve slamming his bat and helmet into the turf in disgust.,Altuve will look to lead t...
Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto back vs. Orioles after another no-hit attempt fails
The task for the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night already was a tall one.,A walk-off loss Friday might have made it even tougher.,The Orioles will look to bounce back from a discouraging defeat Saturday night, when they visit the Los Angeles Dodgers in the middle contest of a three-game series.,L...
Rays eager to continue hot home cooking in game against Nationals
The Tampa Bay Rays are glad to be back in their domed home, where they win much more often than not, and it helps to get run-producer Jonathan Aranda swinging well again.,A night after Aranda poked an opposite-field, three-run homer off the left-field foul pole early in a 5-2 victory over Washington...
Pirates look to Paul Skenes to even series against Rockies
Paul Skenes has dominated the Colorado Rockies in his home park, but his one start in Denver didn't go as well.,The Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander has made one start at Coors Field when he allowed four runs in five innings on Aug. 2, 2025 in a game Colorado won, 8-5. ,Skenes (6-6, 2.85 ERA) gets an...
Marlins' Max Meyer strives to continue torrid play in matchup vs. Giants
Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer's emergence this season is not surprising in one sense -- but it's very surprising in another.,Meyer, who is set to start against the visiting San Francisco Giants on Saturday afternoon, is having an All-Star-type season with a 7-0 record and a 2.75 ERA.,That kin...
Surging Cubs shoot to roll another 7 in clash vs. Blue Jays
Fresh off recording their second seven-run inning in as many games, the Chicago Cubs will vie to win their third series in a row on Saturday afternoon when they host the Toronto Blue Jays.,Carson Kelly belted his second career grand slam to highlight a seven-run first inning as Chicago set a season ...
Rested Chris Sale, Braves chase series win vs. Brewers
All indicators point toward another pitching duel on Saturday afternoon when the Atlanta Braves host the Milwaukee Brewers in the second contest of a three-game series between two first-place teams.,The National League East-leading Braves won the series opener 3-2 on Friday to halt a three-game losi...
Rangers ride positive response into rematch vs. Padres
After posting their largest comeback win of the season, the Texas Rangers will look to carry that momentum into the second contest of a three-game set with the San Diego Padres on Saturday afternoon in Arlington, Texas.,Texas, which had dropped five of its last six games, trailed 5-0 in the first in...
Reds ask Andrew Abbott to slow surging Yankees, Ben Rice
While Cam Schlittler dominates every few games, Ben Rice seemingly is productive every day for the New York Yankees.,Rice is among the reasons the Yankees are off to a good start since losing Aaron Judge to a right rib stress fracture, and the first baseman will attempt to contribute to another vict...
Injury-plagued Tigers hope Troy Melton continues success vs. White Sox
Troy Melton missed his most recent turn in the Detroit rotation due to back tightness. The right-hander avoided a trip to the injured list, however, and is scheduled to start for the Tigers against the visiting Chicago White Sox on Saturday.,The Tigers won the opener of the three-game series 4-3 on ...
Report: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope exercising option to stay in Memphis
After missing out on nearly half of last season, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope reportedly is giving it another go in Memphis.,The two-time NBA champion swingman will exercise his $21.6 million player option for next season and remain with the Grizzlies, ESPN reported Friday.,Caldwell-Pope, 33, missed 31 ...