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Twins, Nationals meet in matchup of skidding teams
Misery will have company when the visiting Minnesota Twins open a three-game series against the Washington Nationals on Monday.,The Twins have lost a season-high six straight games after falling 5-2 to the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday, while the Nationals limp home after a 2-7 road trip that ended ...
Coming off strong week, Marlins prepare to face Brewers
One of the best teams in the National League takes on the worst when the Milwaukee Brewers visit the Miami Marlins to open a three-game series on Monday night.,While both teams are coming off losses, the cellar-dwelling Marlins are riding short-term momentum, having taken two of three from the visit...
Jays' Jose Berrios eyes another strong start vs. White Sox
Chicago White Sox right-hander Erick Fedde will try to extend his 13-inning scoreless streak on Monday afternoon in the opener of a three-game series against the host Toronto Blue Jays.,The scoreless string has come over the past two starts in which Fedde (4-0, 2.60 ERA) has held hitters to a .192 b...
Wolves rally from down 20, oust Nuggets in Game 7
Karl-Anthony Towns had 23 points and 12 rebounds and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 20-point, third-quarter deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets 98-90 on Sunday night in Game 7 of a Western Conference semifinal series. ,Minnesota is headed to the Western Conference finals for the first...
Down 20 in Game 7, Wolves oust Nuggets to reach Western finals
Karl-Anthony Towns had 23 points and 11 rebounds and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 20-point, third-quarter deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets 98-90 in Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday night.,Minnesota advances to the Western Conference finals for the first time ...
Liberty shoot for 4-0 start, take on Jewell Loyd, Storm
Jonquel Jones had a message for New York Liberty fans before Saturday's home opener against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever.,"This season is our season," she said as a sellout crowd roared.,And New York gave nearly 18,000 fans no reason to think otherwise with a 91-80 victory.,The Liberty will t...
UFL roundup: Battlehawks score late to hold off Defenders
Wayne Gallman II scored the go-ahead touchdown from 1 yard out with two minutes to play and the host St. Louis Battlehawks fended off the DC Defenders 26-21 on Sunday.,Gallman rushed for 35 yards and two scores while quarterback Manny Wilkins led St. Louis (6-2) with 79 rushing yards to go with 126 ...
Kyle Tucker, Astros win rubber match vs. Brewers
Kyle Tucker recorded his sixth career multi-homer game while rookie right-hander Spencer Arrighetti pitched into the seventh inning for the first time as the Houston Astros claimed the rubber match of their interleague series with the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 9-4 on Sunday.,Tucker, who struck out ...
Will Brennan hits walk-off HR, Guardians sweep Twins
Will Brennan clubbed a three-run walk-off homer in the ninth, and the Cleveland Guardians swept a three-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins with a 5-2 victory on Sunday.,After Cleveland's Emmanuel Clase (3-1) failed to hold a 2-1 lead in the top of the ninth, Brennan picked him up when ...
Storm F Nneka Ogwumike (ankle) out vs. Mystics
The Seattle Storm will not have forward Nneka Ogwumike available for Sunday's road game against the Washington Mystics because of an ankle injury the team announced.,Ogwumike, who was signed in the offseason after spending 12 years with the Los Angeles Sparks, was scoring 22.0 points with 10.0 rebou...
Twins RHP Jay Jackson designated for assignment
Veteran Jay Jackson was designated for assignment by the Minnesota Twins on Sunday as the club recalled fellow right-hander Caleb Boushley from Triple-A St. Paul.,Jackson, 36, struggled to a 6.85 ERA in 17 relief appearances this season, his first with the Twins. Jackson has six seasons of major lea...
Reports: Fanatics sues Marvin Harrison Jr.
Sports collectibles and apparel merchandiser Fanatics is suing wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., alleging breach of contract, multiple outlets reported.,The lawsuit was filed Saturday in New York Supreme Court against Harrison, who was selected No. 4 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in last month's...
Emma Raducanu withdraws from French Open qualifiers
Emma Raducanu withdrew Sunday from qualifiers for the French Open, apparently choosing to focus on preparation for the grass-court season and participation at Wimbledon in her home country.,The 21-year-old Brit, ranked No. 212 in the world, did not automatically qualify for the main draw at Roland G...
Guardians pursue another home win vs. Twins
The Cleveland Guardians continue to thrive at home. Most recently, that good fortune has come at the expense of the reeling Minnesota Twins. ,Looking to maintain that home success, the Guardians can complete a three-game series sweep by handing the Twins their sixth straight loss Sunday afternoon. ,...
On upswing after tough start, Rays eye sweep of Jays
The Tampa Bay Rays feel they are starting to play up to their own expectations as they go for a three-game sweep of the host Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon.,Tampa Bay overcame a 4-0 deficit Saturday in a 5-4 victory over Toronto that clinched the series. Jonny DeLuca's two-run home run in the...
Seeking sweep of Nats, Phillies turn to Aaron Nola
The Philadelphia Phillies, who own the majors' best record, go for a three-game sweep when they host the Washington Nationals on Sunday.,Philadelphia won for the fifth time in six games on Sunday by rallying for a dramatic 4-3 10-inning victory.,Aaron Nola (5-2, 3.10 ERA) goes for the Phillies on Su...
UFL roundup: Panthers slide past Showboats on late rushing TD
Matthew Colburn II rushed for a 3-yard touchdown to break a tie with 7:31 left in regulation as the Michigan Panthers defeated the Memphis Showboats 24-18 on Saturday in Detroit.,Colburn put Michigan's offense on his back, rushing for 93 yards and a pair of scores on 24 carries. Brian Lewerke and Br...
Crew keep Fire down with 3-1 road victory
While the Chicago Fire found a way to score at home, it wasn't enough in a 3-1 loss to the Columbus Crew on Saturday.,Diego Rossi scored in the 30th minute and Christian Ramirez made it 2-0 in the 55th for the Crew (5-2-6, 21 points), who have won two straight after a 0-2-5 stretch.,Carlos Teran pul...
William Contreras stays hot, lifts Brewers over Astros
William Contreras capped a four-run fifth inning with a three-run home run that propelled the visiting Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-2 interleague victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday.,Contreras, who entered Saturday ranked second in the National League in runs (39) and batting average (.353), ext...
Monsef Bakrar scores tiebreaker as NYCFC edge Red Bulls
Monsef Bakrar scored the tiebreaking goal in the 64th minute as host New York City Football Club earned a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls in the latest installment of the Hudson River Derby on Saturday night.,NYCFC (7-5-2, 23 points) moved to 7-2-2 in its past 11 matches since losing its fir...