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Twins' Byron Buxton carries Energizer Bunny role into rematch vs. Rangers
Byron Buxton is off to another blistering start this week.,Buxton, the reigning American League Player of the Week, will try to stay hot for the visiting Minnesota Twins when they meet the Texas Rangers in the second contest of their three-game series on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.,After going 11-f...
Kyle Whittingham Could Finally Win A National Title At Michigan
Kyle Whittingham built Utah into a powerhouse. Now Michigan may give him the opportunity to win the national championship that eluded him for decades....
Dodgers' Kyle Tucker aims to build on successful outing vs. Rays
After he delivered an all-around game Monday, Kyle Tucker will be out to add to his recent success when the Los Angeles Dodgers host the middle contest of a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.,Tucker hit a game-tying three-run homer and threw out a runner at home plate from righ...
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong aims to remain hot vs. Rockies
Pete Crow-Armstrong will be hard-pressed to hit for the cycle again this season, never mind in reverse order in his first four at-bats as he did Monday night.,But the Chicago Cubs won't mind as long as he maintains the focus he displayed in his final at-bat.,The Cubs will look to build upon a walk-o...
Five Golfers Most Likely to Win Their First Major at the U.S. Open
Tommy Fleetwood, Russell Henley and Si Woo Kim headline a list of golfers who could capture their first major championship at the U.S. Open....
Padres' search for offense continues against Cardinals, Andre Pallante
The host St. Louis Cardinals will look to continue to take advantage of the San Diego Padres' offensive futility in the middle contest of a three-game set on Tuesday.,The Padres own the worst batting average in the major leagues by a wide margin, and their mark declined further in the series opener....
Phillies rookie Gabriel Rincones Jr. aims for encore against Marlins
Please forgive Gabriel Rincones Jr. if he seems tired when the Philadelphia Phillies host the Miami Marlins on Tuesday.,The rookie outfielder likely will be on cloud nine for the near future after notching his first career hit -- a home run -- in the Phillies' 7-0 victory on Monday.,"I don't think I...
After erupting for 12 runs, Reds hope bats stay hot against Mets
The Cincinnati Reds broke out of their offensive slumber Monday night in a 12-0 rout of the visiting New York Mets. The hosts will look to continue that momentum Tuesday night in the second game of a three-game set.,The Reds, who scored just seven runs in their three-game series against the visiting...
Nationals, facing Royals, chase 4th consecutive series victory
The Washington Nationals can secure their fourth straight series win when they host the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.,The Nationals beat the Royals 7-3 on Monday night in the opener of a three-game set. Washington has won three consecutive games and seven of its past 10. At 38-35, the Nationals are...
Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter NFL's supplemental draft
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL's supplemental draft, the school announced on Monday, ending a growing legal drama surrounding his college eligibility.,Sorsby had until June 22 to decide whether to apply for the supplemental draft, which the league opens for players who mis...
Pete Crow-Armstrong's cycle helps Cubs rally for win over Rockies
Chicago's Pete Crow-Armstrong hit for the cycle Monday night and the host Cubs overcame a late two-run deficit to earn a 5-4 walk-off win over the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a three-game series.,Matt Shaw's bases-loaded walk gave Chicago the victory after Pedro Ramirez leveled the score one b...
New Zealand's Elijah Just scores twice, but Iran rally for draw
Elijah Just scored a brace and Chris Wood had a pair of assists to help New Zealand, ranked 85th by FIFA, garner a 2-2 draw with 20th-ranked Iran in both teams' Group G opener Monday night in Inglewood, Calif.,Max Crocombe made two saves for the Kiwis, who took a 2-1 lead early in the second half bu...
Rangers place SS Corey Seager on 7-day concussion IL
The Texas Rangers will be without Corey Seager again, this time after the shortstop was placed on the seven-day concussion list on Monday.,Seager was injured Thursday in a collision at home plate with Kansas City Royals catcher Carter Jensen. He stayed in the game and later homered but missed the en...
Two homers carry Twins to series-opening victory over Rangers
Josh Bell blasted a three-run homer in the first inning and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 4-2 win against the Texas Rangers on Monday in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.,Byron Buxton, the reigning AL Player of the Week, also homered for the Twins, who have won three of thei...
Christian Pulisic 'good' despite training separately from US team
Despite training away from his U.S. teammates on Monday in Irvine, Calif., Christian Pulisic is expected to be ready for the Americans' Friday match vs. Australia in Seattle.,Pulisic left at halftime of the United States' 4-1 win over Paraguay last Friday after getting kicked in his left calf.,U.S. ...
Reports: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter supplemental draft
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is entering the NFL supplemental draft, multiple reports said Monday, which may put an end to a growing legal drama surrounding his college eligibility.,Sorsby had until June 22 to decide whether to apply for the supplemental draft, which the league opens for pl...
Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk criticizes World Cup water breaks
FIFA's installation of mandatory hydration breaks at every World Cup match hasn't been as controversy-free as the organization might have hoped. On Monday, Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk offered his honest assessment, and it was less than positive.,"Hydration breaks are interesting," van Dijk s...
Banged-up Mariners expecting star Cal Raleigh's return for series against Orioles
It would appear Cal Raleigh is ready to return.,Seattle's record-breaking catcher hit five home runs in his first four rehabilitation games with Triple-A Tacoma (Wash.) and could be activated from the injured list Tuesday, when the Mariners open a three-game series with the visiting Baltimore Oriole...
Cooper Pratt could debut when Brewers open series vs. Guardians
The series opener between the Brewers and visiting Cleveland Guardians could gain additional significance if Milwaukee promotes highly touted shortstop Cooper Pratt before Tuesday's game, as reported.,Left-hander Robert Gasser (0-3, 6.38 ERA), searching for his first big-league victory in more than ...
Slumping Braves getting Drake Baldwin back with Giants up next
The slumping Atlanta Braves will get catcher Drake Baldwin back from the injured list Tuesday when they return home to begin a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants.,Baldwin, who was reinstated from the IL on Monday, has been sidelined since straining his right oblique May 18. He was ba...