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Crew, LAFC set for trophy rematch in Leagues Cup final
The Columbus Crew and Los Angeles FC meet for the second time in a major final in less than a year on Sunday night in Central Ohio with the Leagues Cup title on the line.,Columbus will host the Leagues Cup final in part because of its 2-1 home triumph over LAFC in the MLS Cup last December.,In betwe...
Astros add RHP Hector Neris, activate Kaleb Ort
The Houston Astros adjusted their pitching staff on Saturday, signing free-agent right-hander Hector Neris and activating right-hander Kaleb Ort from the paternity list. ,The Astros did not announce contract terms for Neris.,In corresponding moves, infielder Jacob Amaya was designated for assignment...
Alouettes prepare for return of QB Cody Fajardo vs. Elks
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Cody Fajardo is expected to return to the starting lineup Sunday night against the visiting Edmonton Elks.,Fajardo (hamstring) was injured July 11 in a 37-18 home loss to the Toronto Argonauts.,The Alouettes (9-1) have won four in a row with Davis Alexander at quarterb...
Virginia QB Anthony Colandrea to start opener vs. Richmond
Virginia sophomore Anthony Colandrea was named as the team's starting quarterback for its season opener next week against visiting Richmond.,Cavaliers head coach Tony Elliott made the announcement Saturday with Colandrea getting the nod over senior Tony Muskett for the game at Charlottesville, Va.,C...
Phillies reinstate Ranger Suarez from IL to start vs. Royals
The Philadelphia Phillies activated left-hander Ranger Suarez from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday's game against the host Kansas City Royals. ,Suarez was placed on the injured list on July 27 due to lower-back soreness.,Suarez, 28, earned his first All-Star appearance amid what has so far...
Aces, Sky each aim to end mini-slumps
After a heartbreaking 82-80 road loss to the title-contending Connecticut Sun Friday night, the Chicago Sky can look forward to a three-game homestand, starting with Sunday's battle against the reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces.,One of the focal points for the Sky (11-17) is to not back down, no...
Bears acquire DT Chris Williams from Browns
The Chicago Bears acquired defensive tackle Chris Williams and a seventh-round pick of the 2025 NFL Draft from the Cleveland Browns on Saturday.,The Browns, who boast plenty of depth at defensive tackle, will receive a sixth-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. That pick was acquired by Chicago in...
Health Is at the Heart of Deshaun Watson Debate in 2024
The Cleveland Browns season comes down to Deshaun Watson's availability, as he has not played many games since the blockbuster trade in 2022....
MRIs set for 49ers' Leonard Floyd, Yetur Gross-Matos
The San Francisco 49ers are awaiting word about knee injuries suffered by pass rushers Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos in the team's preseason finale.,Head coach Kyle Shanahan said both players "most likely" left the game with knee sprains in the 24-24 road tie Friday against the Las Vegas Raide...
Chargers escape inoperable elevator in Dallas
Several Los Angeles Chargers players and members of the team's traveling party were rescued from an inoperable elevator at their hotel in Dallas on Friday.,The Chargers were staying at The Westin Dallas Downtown ahead of their preseason game on Saturday. ,Dallas Fire-Rescue was summoned after the el...
No. 1 2025 LB Jonah Williams to announce commitment
Five-star linebacker Jonah Williams, the No. 1 player at his position in the 2025 class, intends to announce his college commitment Saturday night.,Fan bases of his finalists -- Texas, LSU, Oregon, Texas A&M and Southern California -- are awaiting the decision.,The 6-foot-3, 203-pound Williams is fr...
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani looks for encore vs. Rays
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani this past offseason to do big things, and the two-time MVP already has made history before his first year with the club has been completed. ,Ohtani became the sixth member of the majors' 40-40 club on Friday. He recorded his 40th stolen base in the fourth...
Padres, dynamic catching duo continue playoff push vs. Mets
On their own, Kyle Higashioka and Luis Campusano are two ordinary major league players.,But if you mix the stats of the two catchers together, you have the top home run hitter for the playoff-contending San Diego Padres. The Padres will try to take a second straight win from the visiting New York Me...
Rested Fever look to keep Napheesa Collier, Lynx at bay
The Indiana Fever began the season on a blistering streak of nine games in 17 days. ,Indiana's 26 games were more than any other team before the month-long Olympic break. Since returning, the Fever (13-15) played two games in three days before getting a six-day rest that ends Saturday against the Mi...
Nationals look to play spoiler as Braves fight for postseason
In an up-and-down season for the Atlanta Braves, one constant has been closer Raisel Iglesias.,The 34-year-old holds a career-best 1.39 ERA and has converted 28 of 30 save opportunities this season.,Ahead of Saturday night's matchup against the visiting Washington Nationals, Atlanta manager Brian Sn...
Sun seek to solve Liberty on fourth try this season
The Connecticut Sun will look to defeat the Liberty for the first time in four tries this season when the clubs meet Saturday night in New York.,The Sun (21-7) needed a late comeback to post an 82-80 victory over the Chicago Sky on Friday. Marina Mabrey, who was acquired by the Sun from the Sky prio...
Cardinals' Sonny Gray back in Minnesota to face old mates
Sonny Gray will return to the ballpark he called home for the past two seasons when the St. Louis Cardinals play the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night in Minneapolis. ,Gray, who signed a three-year, $75 million contract with the Cardinals as a free agent during the offseason, said he is looking forw...
Salvador Perez, surging Royals aim for series win vs. Phillies
From the backyard to the ballyard, Salvador Perez plays the hero.,After visiting a friend during Thursday's off day for the Kansas City Royals, Perez spotted some youngsters playing and joined them in the backyard for some Wiffle ball, much to the delight of the kids.,"The Wiffle ball yesterday got ...
Guardians host Rangers, in danger of losing hold on AL Central
The struggling Cleveland Guardians are clinging to their slim lead in the American League Central. ,They also might be catching the Texas Rangers at the wrong time. ,After losing the opener of the three-game set on Friday in Cleveland, the Guardians will look to avoid a fourth straight loss Saturday...
Bryan De La Cruz, Pirates aim to pick up more steam vs. Reds
After a rough start to his Pittsburgh Pirates' tenure, Bryan De La Cruz has turned a corner.,The outfielder, acquired from the Miami Marlins before the trade deadline last month, is batting .351 (13-for-37) over his past 10 games after hitting .118 (4-for-34) through his first eight.,De La Cruz and ...