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After tweak sparks win, Reds continue playoff push vs. Cardinals
After his team endured a three-game sweep against the Athletics over the weekend, Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona shuffled his batting order against the Cardinals in St. Louis.,He moved slumping shortstop Elly De La Cruz out of his usual No. 3 slot for the first time this season. De La Cruz w...
Zebby Matthews, Twins plot to keep Yankees' bats quiet
The New York Yankees might benefit from a full night's rest heading into their next game.,New York will try to even a three-game series at one win apiece when it faces the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,The Yankees looked lifeless at the plate in the series opener on Monday, when t...
Chargers LB Khalil Mack headed for elbow imaging
Los Angeles Chargers star linebacker Khalil Mack will undergo imaging on Tuesday to determine the extent of the left elbow injury he sustained on the final play of the first quarter Monday night against the host Las Vegas Raiders.,Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh wouldn't speculate about Mack's condition...
Orioles, White Sox meet with eye toward next season
The visiting Baltimore Orioles continue a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday in a matchup of two last-place teams.,While the clubs may be far removed from playoff contention, both are viewing every remaining game as an opportunity to build momentum toward next season.,Baltimo...
Braves' Chris Sale chases first win over Nationals in DH
An intriguing pitching matchup highlights a late-season day-night doubleheader between the visiting Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.,Atlanta (67-83) rolled to an 11-3 victory in the series opener on Monday.,The Tuesday nightcap will feature Atlanta veteran left-hander Chris Sa...
Out to even set vs. Jays, Rays hope bats show more life
The opener of Tampa Bay's seven-game homestand was a prime example of why the Rays will come up short in their efforts for a playoff berth for the second straight season.,The Rays will try to get the bats going after a brutal night at the plate when they face the American League East-leading Toronto...
From Raiders' coaching booth, Tom Brady draws fans' ire
Tom Brady was accustomed to seeing yellow flags on the field throughout his stellar playing career, but the minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders raised some red flags Monday night by appearing in the team's coaching booth during a home loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.,Brady, 48, who joined the R...
Pirates' Paul Skenes, Cubs' Cade Horton clash in duel of young stars
A premier pitching matchup is set for Tuesday when young right-handers Paul Skenes of the host Pittsburgh Pirates and Cade Horton of the Chicago Cubs duel in the second game of the three-game series.,Skenes, 23, was the National League Rookie of the Year last season after going 11-3 in 23 starts wit...
Astros' Yordan Alvarez headed for MRI on ankle
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez, who injured his left ankle while stepping on home plate Monday night, will undergo an MRI exam on Tuesday, according to manager Joe Espada.,Alvarez had a boot on his left foot when he exited Houston's clubhouse on crutches, per The Athletic. The three-time All-...
Chargers LB Khalil Mack (elbow) ruled out vs. Raiders
Los Angeles Chargers star linebacker Khalil Mack injured his left elbow on the final play of the first quarter and exited Monday night's game against the host Las Vegas Raiders.,Mack was ruled out by the Chargers just after he returned to the sideline during the two-minute warning of the first half ...
Why the Bengals Should Trade for Jameis Winston After Joe Burrow’s Injury
With Joe Burrow sidelined for three months, the Bengals must act fast. Here’s why Jameis Winston is the best trade target to keep playoff hopes alive....
Yankees blanked by Twins, fall 5 back in AL East race
Austin Martin doubled and drove in four runs, Simeon Woods Richardson struck out a career-high 11 over six scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 7-0 win over the New York Yankees on Monday night in Minneapolis.,Brooks Lee went 2-for-4 with a homer, a double and two RBIs for Mi...
WVU board of governors vow more athletics funding
West Virginia University Board of Governors approved a resolution on Monday to increase funding for the Mountaineers athletic department.,The intention is to develop "a financial plan that positions the University in the top funding tier among Big 12 institutions, while simultaneously strengthening ...
Oklahoma St. ‘enthusiastic’ about moving past trouncing, faces Tulsa
Oklahoma State will try to bounce back from its worst loss in 118 years and find some semblance of consistency before conference play begins when Tulsa visits Stillwater, Okla., on Friday for the 78th rendition of the Turnpike Classic.,The Cowboys (1-1) return to the field after an open date Sept. 1...
Netflix: 41M saw Terence Crawford beat Canelo Alvarez
The Terence Crawford-Canelo Alvarez title fight on Saturday drew 41.1 million viewers on Netflix, but that figure was nowhere close to the streaming service's top boxing attraction.,Per Netflix, the audience that saw Crawford take the championship from Alvarez was the highest for a men's championshi...
Astros' Yordan Alvarez (ankle sprain) exits vs. Rangers
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez had to be removed from Monday's game against the visiting Texas Rangers after injuring his left leg while crossing the plate. The Astros announced the three-time All-Star suffered a sprained ankle.,With Jeremy Pena on second and Alvarez on first with no outs in ...
Commanders' Jayden Daniels day-to-day with knee injury
Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels is day-to-day due to a sprained knee heading into the Commanders' Sunday matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to coach Dan Quinn.,"He did have an MRI and he's already begun his return to play process with us," Quinn said on Monday. "He is truly day-t...
No. 21 Michigan out to cool off Nebraska in Big Ten opener
While Nebraska eyes its first victory over a ranked opponent since 2016, No. 21 Michigan seeks its fifth straight win over the Cornhuskers on Saturday in Lincoln in the teams' Big Ten opener.,The Cornhuskers (3-0) have won their games by a combined 123 points, including back-to-back 68-0 and 59-7 vi...
Astros' Yordan Alvarez leaves Rangers game with left leg injury
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez had to be removed from Monday's game against the Texas Rangers after injuring his leg while crossing the plate.,With Jeremy Pena on second and Alvarez on first with no outs in the bottom of the first, Carlos Correa topped a ball between the plate and the mound. ...
No. 7 Florida State wary of Kent State team desperate to end FBS skid
Even though Florida State was off last weekend, it was a very fortuitous bye week for the Seminoles.,FSU (2-0) rose three spots to No. 7 in this week's AP poll while sitting at home.,The Seminoles return to action Saturday in Tallahassee, Fla., when they close out nonconference play for now against ...