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With injuries mounting, Yankees aim to solve road woes vs. Jays
Already without Aaron Judge, the New York Yankees might have to deal with another injury to a productive outfielder.,The Yankees could be without center fielder Trent Grisham on Saturday afternoon, depending on his hamstring issue, when they try to even their three-game series with the host Toronto ...
Twins' Royce Lewis heating up ahead of rematch vs. Cards
Royce Lewis endured one of the lowest points of his career after a slow start this season led to a demotion to the minor leagues last month.,But the Minnesota Twins also know about the high points that can be provided by Lewis, 27, the top overall pick of the 2017 MLB Draft. ,They hope he is on the ...
Mariners OF Randy Arozarena day-to-day with hamstring strain
Seattle Mariners left fielder Randy Arozarena is day-to-day with a hamstring strain after leaving in the third inning of Friday's 10-2 win at the Washington Nationals.,Arozarena was injured when he attempted to beat out an infield hit and lunged for first base as he was thrown out. He was replaced d...
Christian Pulisic offers positive injury update: 'I don't think it's anything'
Christian Pulisic exited at halftime of the United States' 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday in Inglewood, Calif., due to a minor left calf injury, but the star winger offered assurances afterward that he would be OK.,With the U.S. ahead 3-0, Pulisic was a surprise scratch to open the second half,...
Behind eighth-inning homers, Twins outslug Cardinals
Royce Lewis and Brooks Lee homered in the eighth inning, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 9-8 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in Minneapolis.,Kody Clemens belted a three-run home run for Minnesota, which won the opener of a three-game series for just its second victory in six games. Byron...
Ilia Topuria expected to star once again at UFC’s Freedom 250
Dana White and his fellow Zuffa executives are no strangers to putting on a spectacle, but it's hard to argue against the fact that the UFC's Freedom 250 card at the White House on Saturday is the company's most ambitious undertaking yet.,The fight card, which is set to occur in a makeshift venue be...
Astros' Yordan Alvarez hits 2-run homer, slam in first inning
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez enjoyed a huge night on Friday at Kansas City -- in the first inning alone.,Alvarez hit a two-run homer two batters into the game, then added a grand slam to cap Houston's nine-run inning against the Royals.,Alvarez became the first player with a two-h...
Alejandro Kirk stars in return as Blue Jays down Yankees
Alejandro Kirk had three hits, a walk, and two RBIs Friday night on his return from a fractured thumb and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting New York Yankees 8-5.,Kazuma Okamoto and George Springer each hit two-run homers for Toronto in the opener of a three-game series.,Cody Bellinger hit ...
Trent Grisham (hamstring) leaves Yankees game
New York centerfielder Trent Grisham suffered a hamstring injury in the sixth inning of the Yankees' game with the Blue Jays in Toronto on Friday night and had to exit the contest.,The Yankees reported the injury as right hamstring tightness.,With two outs in the top of the inning, Grisham hit a two...
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski dominates Phillies in 15-K one-hitter
Jacob Misiorowski struck out a career-high 15 batters in his first career complete game, a one-hit gem, in the Milwaukee Brewers' 6-0 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.,Jake Bauers hit a three-run homer for Milwaukee, but the standout star for the Brewers was clearly Misiorow...
Red-hot Lynx, Aces ready for Commissioner's Cup showdown
When it comes to stopping the Minnesota Lynx, opponents have their hands full., ,Meanwhile, the Lynx have their plates full., ,"This is a buffet, it's like a little bit of everything," Lynx guard Kayla McBride said in regards to her team's depth. "You can take as much as you want, you can go for sec...
Elder-led Curacao prepare for soccer giants Germany
The latest country to make its World Cup debut will also have the oldest coach ever in the tournament when Curacao plays traditional powerhouse Germany in a Group E match on Sunday in Houston.,At 78, Dutch-born Dick Advocaat will become the oldest on the bench and will end the musical chairs of reco...
Mercury lug struggling offense home to face Sparks
The Phoenix Mercury return home after a road-heavy start to face the Los Angeles Sparks in a Commissioner's Cup game on Saturday.,But regardless of where the Mercury are playing, coach Nate Tibbetts wants to see more out of his team.,"This was a step backwards tonight," he said Thursday after an 85-...
Vinicius Jr. takes center stage as Brazil begin World Cup vs. Morocco
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- As Brazil prepare to open their 2026 World Cup against Morocco on Saturday, Vinicius Jr. does not mince words about what his second World Cup means.,"This is the most important time in my life and in my career," the 25-year-old Real Madrid star said on Friday.,With the aging...
Neymar (calf) ruled out for Brazil's World Cup opener vs. Morocco
Brazil will be without the legendary Neymar for its first World Cup group stage match due to a calf injury, Brazilian coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday.,"He is working hard to be fit again as quickly as possible," Ancelotti said. "We hope he can return to full training next week.",Brazil will hav...
Chris Richards starting USMNT opener vs. Paraguay; Matt Freese in net
After missing the U.S. men's national team's final two friendlies with an ankle injury, top defender Chris Richards is in the lineup for the Americans' World Cup opener vs. Paraguay on Friday evening.,This isn't a huge surprise after Richards and U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino each said Richards w...
Celine Borge, Polly Mack halfway to first LPGA wins at Dow
Celine Borge of Norway and Polly Mack of Germany surged to the top of the leaderboard at the halfway point of the Dow Championship as they collaborated for a 10-under-par 60 score during the second round of the Dow Championship on Friday at Midland (Mich.) Country Club.,Borge and Mack began the day ...
Fire continues rugged schedule as Wings roll into Portland
The Dallas Wings and the Portland Fire are headed in different directions as they prepare to meet Saturday night in Portland.,While the Wings (8-4, 3-1 Commissioner's Cup) have won five of their last six games, the expansion Fire (6-8, 0-4 Commissioner's Cup) have lost their last four games.,Dallas'...
After epic comeback, Knicks head to San Antonio on brink of NBA title
SAN ANTONIO -- The San Antonio Spurs now own the worst collapse in NBA Finals history, but they refuse to be counted out yet.,While the New York Knicks look to clinch their first NBA title since 1973, the Spurs aim to stay alive in the best-of-seven series when they host Game 5 on Saturday night.,Ne...
Roughriders finally launch Grey Cup defense against Lions
The defending champion Saskatchewan Roughriders take the field for the first time in 2026 when they host the BC Lions on Saturday night in Regina, Sask.,The Roughriders will raise their fifth Grey Cup banner prior to the game against one of the teams they beat during their postseason run.,Trevor Har...