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Byron Buxton, Twins hope to bash Rangers again
Byron Buxton's 479-foot home run finally stopped traveling.,The Minnesota Twins hope to keep going, though. They will take on the Texas Rangers in the decisive contest of a three-game series Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Buxton will look to stay hot in the series finale. He has tallied three hi...
Aces' A'ja Wilson exits in third quarter with head injury
Three-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson left the Las Vegas Aces' game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night with a head injury.,The Aces announced that additional information would be supplied as Wilson receives further evaluation.,Wilson took herself out of the game with 1:17 left in the third ...
Aces' A’ja Wilson exits with apparent nose or head injury
Three-time WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson exited the Las Vegas Aces' game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night with an apparent nose or head injury.,Wilson took herself out of the game with 1:17 left in the third quarter and immediately pulled a towel to her nose. She left the bench area a short ...
Timbers out for revenge as they prepare to host San Jose
The Portland Timbers will get another run at the San Jose Earthquakes less than a month after a 1-0 loss to them at the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.,"(It's) probably the worst I've felt all season," Portland manager Phill Neville said after that match.,The Timbers (8-4-5, 29 points) have won two of thr...
Cubs' Jameson Taillon aims to extend hot streak vs. Pirates
Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon is on quite the roll with wins in each of his last four starts.,That's a nice stretch to be certain, but Taillon isn't interested in resting on his laurels.,Taillon will look to continue his good fortune on Thursday as the Cubs begin a 10-game homestand with...
Orioles bring improving offense into finale vs. Tigers
Third baseman/designated hitter Jordan Westburg is ready to see what the Baltimore Orioles can do with the bats if they can build on their latest performance.,That will be a chore for several reasons on Thursday when the Orioles try to win a series against the team with the best record in the Americ...
Brewers look to future with Jacob Misiorowski set to debut vs. Cardinals
The highly anticipated MLB debut of pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski is set to take place on Thursday when the Milwaukee Brewers host the visiting St. Louis Cardinals in the first of a four-game set.,Misiorowski, 23, is the top pitching prospect in the Milwaukee system, compiling a 4-2 record wit...
Chris Streveler to take lead as Bombers host Lions
Chris Streveler will find himself under center on Thursday as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers begin their season against the BC Lions in Regina.,Fully recovered from a ligament injury in his knee, Streveler is getting the start with fellow quarterback Zach Collaros suspended for the game after failing to ...
NYCFC battles Atlanta United without GK Matt Freese
Both New York City FC and visiting Atlanta United will look to shake off any rust from a two-week break when the clubs meet in an Eastern Conference matchup on Thursday.,New York (7-6-4, 25 points) last played on May 31, posting a 2-2 draw at Nashville SC. The club has fared well at home, winning si...
Oakmont course to test the patience of the best golfers at U.S. Open
OAKMONT, Pa. -- The main character at the 125th U.S. Open isn't one of the players, but the course itself.,When the likes of World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and defending champion Bryson DeChambeau call it, to some extent, the hardest course they'll ever play, people sit up and pay attention.,Oakmont ...
Atlanta's Spencer Schwellenbach tosses complete game in win over Brewers
Spencer Schwellenbach threw the first complete game of his career and Ronald Acuna Jr. went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs to help the visiting Atlanta Braves post a 6-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon.,Schwellenbach (5-4) allowed just two earned runs on five hits whi...
Carlos Santana slam powers Guardians past Reds
Carlos Santana belted a grand slam, Lane Thomas hit a three-run homer and Logan Allen pitched six solid innings as the Cleveland Guardians crushed the visiting Cincinnati Reds 11-2 on Wednesday afternoon.,Santana went deep in the third inning off Nick Lodolo (4-5), scoring Angel Martinez, Thomas and...
Panthers prepared for Oilers' best in crucial Game 4
The Edmonton Oilers showed their disdain for losing with some late-game antics in Monday's Game 3 loss to the Florida Panthers.,Now, the Oilers must find a way to turn their angst into a victory or risk falling into a dangerously deep hole when they resume the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday in Sunris...
Report: Commanders sign S Jeremy Reaves to extension
The Washington Commanders signed special teams standout Jeremy Reaves to a one-year extension, NFL Network reported Wednesday.,The 28-year-old safety is entering his eighth season in the nation's capital, a tenure highlighted by Pro Bowl and All-Pro first-team selections in 2022.,The extension keeps...
Broncos announced signing of RB J.K. Dobbins
The Denver Broncos officially announced the signing of free agent running back J.K. Dobbins on Wednesday.,Terms were not disclosed but multiple reports on Tuesday said it was a one-year deal worth $5.25 million.,Dobbins, 26, remains in the AFC West coming off his best season in 2024 with the Los Ang...
Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. 'fine' after injury scare
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. is "fine" after he absorbed a hard fall during practice at minicamp, head coach Liam Coen said Wednesday.,Thomas appeared to injure his shoulder following a collision with cornerback Tyson Campbell during team drills. Thomas exited the field with t...
Avalanche's Cale Makar wins second Norris Trophy
Colorado Avalanche offensive-minded defenseman Cale Makar is the recipient of the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the second time in his career, the NHL announced Wednesday.,The award is presented "to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the po...
Robbie Ray, battle-tested Giants take aim at lowly Rockies
The San Francisco Giants apparently are more comfortable with nail-biters than blowouts.,San Francisco is setting the pace in the majors with 29 one-run games and played in its eighth straight such contest Tuesday night, winning 6-5 over the Colorado Rockies in dramatic fashion in Denver.,The Giants...
Rangers ride offensive explosion into rematch vs. Twins
The Texas Rangers will try to build on a season-best performance at the plate when they take on the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night in Minneapolis. ,Texas has a chance to secure a series win after scoring a season-high 16 runs on 17 hits in Tuesday's series opener. The Rangers' 16 runs matched th...
Despite loss to White Sox, Astros succeeding amid injuries
Despite their 4-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series and six-game homestand, the Houston Astros have displayed an admirable measure of resilience in the face of debilitating injuries.,Even with three-fifths of their starting rotation sidelined by injuries -...