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Out to sweep Guardians, Astros likely to rely on 'pen
Houston got an outstanding bullpen performance in a 5-3, 10-inning win over the host Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, and the Astros will likely need another strong outing from their relievers if they want to complete a three-game sweep on Sunday., ,Sunday's scheduled starter is left-hander Brandon ...
Nationals look to get bats going against Rangers
The Washington Nationals will try to break out of their offensive slump when they host the Texas Rangers in the rubber game of their series on Sunday.,After scoring nine or more runs in four straight games last week, Washington has scored a total of nine runs in their past six games, but thanks to s...
RHP Zac Gallen remains confident in D-backs as they struggle in Cincinnati
Zac Gallen believes the Arizona Diamondbacks still have what it takes to get back to the World Series this season.,Gallen is set to take the mound on Sunday afternoon against the host Cincinnati Reds in the finale of their three-game series.,Arizona came into the series riding a four-game winning st...
Padres look to rebound, get back on track at Brewers
After a tough walk-off loss, the visiting San Diego Padres will look to bounce back behind rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday in the rubber game of the three-game series.,Bergert (1-0, 2.00 ERA) will be opposed by right-hander Freddy Peralta (5-4, 2.92) for the ...
Seeking 1st '25 sweep, Pirates send Paul Skenes vs. Phillies
The Pittsburgh Pirates have yet to sweep a series this season.,They will look to capitalize on an opportunity when they host the slumping Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game set.,Having won three of their past four games, the Pirates send ace right-hander Paul Ske...
Fast starts for 4 teams as Group Stage 2 opens at Austin Major
Four teams got off to 2-0 starts when Group Stage 2 began on Saturday at the BLAST.tv Austin Major in Texas.,FaZe Clan, paiN Gaming, Virtus.pro and Legacy won their first-round matches and Round 2 high matches.,The $1.25 million Counter-Strike: Global Offensive event, which began with 32 teams, feat...
Marlins hope scoring punch continues vs. Rays
Fresh off a season high-tying run output, the visiting Miami Marlins will hope they have more in the tank on Sunday afternoon when they square off against right-hander Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays.,Jesus Sanchez belted a three-run homer and drove in a career-high five runs as Miami posted a...
Merab Dvalishvili stops Sean O'Malley in Round 3 at UFC 316
Merab Dvalishvili effortlessly defeated Sean O'Malley in the main event of UFC 316 on Saturday night in Newark, N.J., securing a third-round modified choke in their rematch to retain the bantamweight championship.,With President Donald Trump watching from cageside, Dvalishvili (20-4 MMA) emphaticall...
Geekay, NTMR remain unbeaten at OWCS NA Stage 2
Geekay Esports and NTMR, tied atop the standings, remained unbeaten with sweeps on Saturday as Week 5 began in the Overwatch Champions Series 2025 -- North America Stage 2.,NTMR (6-0) downed DhillDucks (0-6), and Geekay Esports (6-0) reached the same outcome against Extinction (1-4).,The tournament,...
Matt Chapman's walk-off homer vaults Giants past Braves
Matt Chapman belted a two-run, walk-off home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday afternoon, lifting the San Francisco Giants to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves.,After Braves starter Bryce Elder struck out a career-high 12 in eight innings while allowing one ru...
Fever cruise to second blowout of Sky this season
Kelsey Mitchell scored a game-high 17 points and Natasha Howard chipped in 13 to lift the visiting Indiana Fever over the Chicago Sky 79-52 on Saturday in the first WNBA game played at United Center.,Indiana (4-4) forced Chicago (2-5) into 21 turnovers. The Fever led wire to wire and built a 30-poin...
Reports: Jay Wright not interested in coaching Knicks
Although the Knicks have three players whom Jay Wright coached at Villanova, the retired Hall of Famer will not resume his career with New York, multiple media outlets reported on Saturday.,Per the reports, Wright and Knicks president Leon Rose -- who are close -- had a discussion about the coaching...
Astros score twice in 10th to beat Guardians
The Houston Astros scored two runs in the 10th inning on Hunter Gaddis' wild pitch and a RBI single by Isaac Paredes to defeat the host Cleveland Guardians 5-3 on Saturday., ,The Astros took their second straight in the three-game weekend series and got a home run from Yainer Diaz., ,Jose Ramirez ho...
Sovereignty outruns Journalism again to win Belmont Stakes
Sovereignty won the Belmont Stakes on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course, taking the third jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown by passing Journalism down the stretch at Saratoga Springs, N.Y., in a finish that mirrored the Kentucky Derby.,The 1-1/4 mile race was set up as a rematch to the Run for the...
Matt Chapman's home run gets Giants past Braves 3-2
Matt Chapman belted a two-run, walk-off home run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning Saturday afternoon, lifting the San Francisco Giants to a 3-2 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves.,After Braves starter Bryce Elder struck out a career-high 12 in eight innings, while allowing one r...
Braves claim RHP Jose Ruiz from Phillies
The Atlanta Braves claimed right-hander Jose Ruiz off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies.,The 30-year-old is a nine-year MLB veteran, spending time with the San Diego Padres, Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Phillies.,He enjoyed a solid 2024 campaign in Philadelphia, going 5-1 with a...
Pacers look to steal another road win against Thunder in Game 2
OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma City Thunder have been in this position before.,So, have the Indiana Pacers.,The teams meet in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday in Oklahoma City after the Pacers pulled off a stunner in Game 1.,Indiana opened the series with a 111-110 victory Thursday, when Tyrese Hal...
Marina Mabrey, Sun look to topple struggling Mystics
The Connecticut Sun will vie for their third win in four outings following a 0-5 start in Sunday's showdown against the host Washington Mystics.,Connecticut (2-6) comes in off an 84-76 win on Friday over Atlanta.,Marina Mabrey scored 34 points and Tina Charles added 19 for the Sun, who won despite s...
Lynx aim to stay undefeated in clash vs. struggling Wings
The Minnesota Lynx will look to remain perfect and clinch the season series with the Dallas Wings on Sunday afternoon when the two teams square off in a Commissioner's Cup game in Arlington, Texas.,Minnesota won the first two games with the Wings, once on the road on May 16 and in Minneapolis five d...
Braves designate reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment
The Atlanta Braves designated nine-time All-Star reliever Craig Kimbrel for assignment on Saturday.,Kimbrel, 37, made his season debut Friday night and allowed one hit in a scoreless seventh inning in Atlanta's 5-4, 10-inning loss at San Francisco. The right-hander had one walk and one strikeout and...