v Page 8 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Suddenly showing power, Padres open series with Reds
The law of averages and a weekend visit to Denver's Coors Field served as a fortunate convergence of events for the San Diego Padres.,Consecutive wins on Saturday night and Sunday that saw San Diego score a total of 18 runs, or six more than it managed during a five-game losing streak, pushed them w...
Twins, Angels seeing their playoff hopes fizzle since trade deadline
Two teams in fourth place in their divisions limp into a three-game series when the Minnesota Twins of the American League Central face the Los Angeles Angels of the AL West on Monday night in Anaheim, Calif.,The key word here is limp. Both teams, once in contention for wild-card berths around the t...
Playoff-contending Rangers open home series with MLB-leading Brewers
The Texas Rangers are angling for a playoff spot while the Milwaukee Brewers want to keep rolling to baseball's best record this season when they square off on Monday in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.,The Brewers will send left-hander Jose Quintana (11-5, 3.72 ERA) to the mou...
Career milestone win on line for Braves manager Brian Snitker vs. Cubs
The Atlanta Braves will try to give manager Brian Snitker his 800th career win when they host the Chicago Cubs to open a three-game series on Monday.,Since taking over as interim manager of the club on May 17, 2016, Snitker's record is 799-661. Only Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers has more v...
Phillies look to bury Mets in NL East race
So much has changed since the last time the Philadelphia Phillies played the New York Mets.,The host Phillies look to grow their lead over the second-place Mets when the teams begin a four-game series Monday.,Philadelphia (83-60) sits seven games ahead of New York (76-67) in the National League East...
After sweep, Marlins look to return favor to Nationals
The Washington Nationals are playing some of their best baseball of the season -- a fact the Miami Marlins know all too well.,After getting swept by the Nationals last week, the Marlins will play host to Washington for four games this week, beginning with Monday's affair.,The Nationals (58-84) have ...
Royals, Guardians still battling to remain in playoff race
The Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians expected to be playing important games in early September.,Both clubs' quest for the postseason continues Monday, when they begin a four-game set in Cleveland.,Royals right-hander Ryan Bergert (2-1, 2.61 ERA) faces Guardians right-hander Slade Cecconi (...
Bills open season with late rally, wild win over Ravens
Matt Prater kicked a 32-yard field goal as time expired and the Buffalo Bills scored 16 unanswered points in the final 3:56 to register a dramatic 41-40 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in a season-opening AFC showdown on Sunday night at Orchard Park, N.Y.,Reigning MVP Josh Allen completed 33 of 46...
FlyQuest dominant once more, wins LTA North 2025 Split 3
It was the perfect ending to a perfect run on Sunday.,FlyQuest beat 100 Thieves 3-1 in the grand final of the League of Legends' Championship of The Americas North 2025 Split 3 in Los Angeles, finishing the event without a loss and earning a berth in the World Championship this fall.,After going 3-0...
Cleveland Browns’ Week 1 Collapse Overshadows Joe Flacco’s Strong Return
The Cleveland Browns wasted Joe Flacco’s strong return with costly drops, missed kicks, and sloppy play in a Week 1 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals....
Fever take down Mystics to sew up playoff berth
The Indiana Fever forced 22 turnovers and scored 27 points off them in a 94-65 victory over the Washington Mystics on Sunday afternoon in Baltimore.,Indiana (23-20) clinched a playoff berth with the win, marking its first time qualifying for the postseason in consecutive seasons since a 12-year run ...
Mariners blast Braves with 18-run explosion
Seattle hit five home runs, including Cal Raleigh's 53rd, and starter Luis Castillo broke a string of four poor outings to help the visiting Mariners overpower the Atlanta Braves 18-2 on Sunday in the rubber game of their three-game series.,The Mariners (75-68), who won 10-2 on Saturday, sent 12 men...
Dream aim to finish strong, play home-and-home vs. Sun
As they finish off their best regular season in franchise history, the Atlanta Dream host the lowly Connecticut Sun on Monday in College Park, Ga.,Atlanta (28-14), led by first-year head coach and potential WNBA Coach of the Year Karl Smesko, breezed past last year's win total of 15 on its way to se...
Braves scratch Spencer Strider, tab Joey Wentz to start vs. M's
Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider was scratched ahead of his scheduled start against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday afternoon.,The Braves announced the move and told reporters that the decision is not injury-related for Strider (5-12, 4.97 ERA), who is expected to pitch in the team's upcom...
Report: Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy nursing dislocated shoulder
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy sustained a dislocated right shoulder after colliding with teammate Travis Kelce in the team's season opener, NFL Network reported Sunday.,Per the report, Worthy is seeking a second opinion. ,The Chiefs are bracing for the speedy wideout to miss an unsp...
Red Sox count on Brayan Bello to halt skid in clash vs. D-backs
The Boston Red Sox will call on right-hander Brayan Bello, one of their rotation's big three, to stop a three-game skid in the series finale against Arizona on Sunday afternoon.,Bello, Red Sox No. 1 starter Garrett Crochet and Saturday hard-luck loser Lucas Giolito are 26-8 with a 2.62 ERA in 45 gam...
A's aim to leapfrog Angels in bid to move out of AL West cellar
The Athletics will try to complete a three-game series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif., and in the process move out of last place in the American League West.,"That's our goal," A's manager Mark Kotsay said. "Our goal is obviously to improve from last season. O...
Dylan Cease, Padres have sense of urgency vs. Rockies
The Padres briefly occupied first place in the National League West after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers two weeks ago, but San Diego hasn't played like a first-place team since.,San Diego (77-65) had lost nine of its past 11 games and five in a row before Saturday night's 10-8 win over Colorado. D...
Rangers out to pick up ground on Astros in AL West
The Houston Astros will look to build on their lead in the race for the American League West title when they face the Texas Rangers on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a key three-game series between the division rivals in Arlington, Texas. ,The Rangers will send Patrick Corbin (7-9, 4.48 ERA) to t...
Surging Royals aim for sweep against tumbling Twins
Even as star Bobby Witt Jr. deals with a back issue, the Kansas City Royals appear confidently poised to continue their surge toward a potential postseason berth. ,The Royals can secure a winning homestand by completing a three-game series sweep of the lowly Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon.,Kans...