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Cubs try to piece together bullpen for Rays series
With the back end of their bullpen currently out of action, the Chicago Cubs might need to piece together their closing duties when they open a three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Friday afternoon.,Daniel Palencia departed after feeling a pop in his right shoulder in the ninth i...

Yankees, Red Sox set to clash in crucial 3-game series
Two big rivals, one big series this weekend in Boston.,With just a half-game separating them behind the first-place Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East standings, the New York Yankees (81-65) and Boston Red Sox (81-66) begin their final head-to-head set of the regular season Friday night.,...

Confident Terence Crawford seeks star Canelo Alvarez's title
LAS VEGAS -- In a city that's been home to a majority of boxing's biggest fights, you'll have a hard time finding any that have brought as much energy and anticipation to the Strip as Saturday night's title bout between the sport's superstar, Canelo Alvarez, and undefeated American torchbearer Teren...

Surging O's head north to face Jays, playoff environment
The surging Baltimore Orioles are out of postseason contention, but they still can influence a division race Friday night when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays.,The Orioles (69-77) have won nine of their past 11 games and are 8-1 in September entering the three-game series with the leaders of the Am...

Mitch Keller, Pirates look to snap 6-game losing streak vs. Nationals
The Pittsburgh Pirates look to snap a six-game losing streak when they open a three-game series at the Washington Nationals on Friday in a matchup of the last-place teams in the National League Central and East Divisions.,Pittsburgh (64-83) lost its third straight one-run game Thursday, 3-2 to the B...

Aaron Judge ties Joe DiMaggio with two HRs vs. Tigers
Aaron Judge tied Joe DiMaggio for fourth place on the Yankees' all-time home run list by going deep in each of his first two at-bats of New York's game against the visiting Detroit Tigers on Thursday.,Judge hit his 360th career homer off opener Tyler Holton in the first inning - a 413-foot blast to ...

Dodgers rediscover winning form heading into series with rival Giants
The Los Angeles Dodgers appear to have regained their edge as they try to solidify their hold on first place Friday when they hit the road to face the San Francisco Giants for a three-game series.,The heated rivals each have 16 games remaining in the regular season, which includes seven against each...

President Trump attends Yankees game on 9/11
Extra security measures were in place Thursday at Yankee Stadium when President Donald Trump was in attendance to watch the New York Yankees oppose the Detroit Tigers on 9/11.,Before the game, Trump visited the Yankees' clubhouse and spoke with players and club employees.,"You're going to win, you'r...

Harbaugh-Carroll rivalry renewed as Chargers meet Raiders
Justin Herbert put on a prime-time show to open his season and now receives a chance to dazzle on the Monday night stage.,After Herbert excelled in Brazil, he'll try for another show-stopping display in Las Vegas when the Los Angeles Chargers visit the AFC West rival Raiders in Week 2.,Herbert outpl...

Reports: Knicks bring back G Landry Shamet on 1-year deal
Guard Landry Shamet will return for his second season with the New York Knicks after agreeing to a one-year deal, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.,Shamet, 28, a first-round pick of the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2018 draft, averaged 5.7 points and 1.2 rebounds in 50 games as a reserve wit...

Aaron Judge ties Joe DiMaggio with two HRs Thursday
Aaron Judge tied Joe DiMaggio for fourth place on the New York Yankees' all-time home run list by going deep in each of his first two at-bats of Thursday's game against the visiting Detroit Tigers.,Judge hit his 360th career homer off opener Tyler Holton in the first inning - a 413-foot blast to lef...

Sabres sign free agent G Alexandar Georgiev
The Buffalo Sabres signed free agent goaltender Alexandar Georgiev to a one-year contract worth $825,000 on Thursday.,Georgiev, 29, joins a Buffalo team that also has veterans Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon and youngster Devon Levi vying for playing time in the pipes.,Georgiev began last season ...

Packers rule out OL Zach Tom, Aaron Banks; Micah Parsons active vs. Commanders
The Green Bay Packers ruled out starting right tackle Zach Tom and left guard Aaron Banks before their home game against the Washington Commanders on Thursday night.,Tom (oblique) and Banks (ankle/groin) were listed as questionable after not practicing during the short week and were put on the inact...

Offensive line still Texans' issue as they prepare for Bucs
Following an offseason of personnel changes on the offensive line, the Houston Texans opened the season last week against the Los Angeles Rams and looked like nothing changed.,Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was sacked three times and pressured on more than 41 percent of his dropbacks, perNextGen Sta...

Former Jet Xavier Gipson getting fresh start with Giants
One day after being cut by the New York Jets, wide receiver/return specialist Xavier Gipson can play in the same home stadium as he was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants on Thursday.,In a corresponding move, the Giants placed linebacker Micah McFadden on injured reserve after he hurt his ri...

NHL players in Hockey Canada trial eligible to play Dec. 1
The NHL announced on Thursday that the five players acquitted on sexual assault charges six weeks ago will be eligible to resume their careers during the 2025-26 league season.,The decision declared that Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Cal Foote and Michael McLeod are unrestricted free agents and may sign...

Bristol night race presents last chance for 4 drivers to avoid elimination
Welcome to the Round of 16 elimination race: The NASCAR playoff field will shrink to 12 following the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday in Bristol, Tenn.,What better place to knock out four drivers than Bristol? The short track has a long history of putting racers out o...

Angels place LHP Reid Detmers (elbow) on 15-day injured list
The Los Angeles Angels placed left-handed reliever Reid Detmers on the 15-day injured list on Thursday because of left elbow inflammation.,In a corresponding move, the Angels recalled right-hander Chase Silseth from Triple-A Salt Lake.,Detmers, 26, last pitched on Wednesday, allowing a double and no...

Titans right tackle JC Latham (hip) indicates he'll sit out vs. Rams
Tennessee Titans right tackle JC Latham told reporters Thursday that he will miss Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams.,Latham (hip) missed practice for the second straight day. He aggravated the injury during Sunday's season-opening loss to the Denver Broncos.,Latham departed the game against...

UCLA adds Texas OF Will Gasparino among 4 transfers
UCLA has signed former Texas Longhorns outfielder Will Gasparino among four transfers the program announced it has added on Thursday.,Gasparino, a junior who starred at Harvard-Westlake High School in Los Angeles, hit .247 with 25 home runs, 96 RBIs and 82 runs scored in 113 games over the past two ...