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George Springer looks to stay hot as Blue Jays, Reds open series
Toronto Blue Jays sluggers George Springer and Bo Bichette have been swinging hot bats since the All-Star break.,Unfortunately for the Blue Jays, right-hander Chris Bassitt hasn't been as fortunate with his recent results from the mound.,Springer and Bichette will look to continue their torrid ways,...
Marlins place OF Dane Myers, RHP Ryan Gusto on injured list
The Miami Marlins placed outfielder Dane Myers on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of a right oblique strain.,The Marlins also placed rookie right-hander Ryan Gusto on the 15-day IL, retroactive to Thursday, due to a right shoulder impingement.,In corresponding moves, Miami recalled rookie ...
Angels OF Taylor Ward carted off after collision with wall
Los Angeles Angels left fielder Taylor Ward was carted off the field and transported to a nearby hospital after crashing into the metal out-of-town scoreboard during Sunday's game against the host Houston Astros.,Ward slammed face-first into the wall while chasing a liner hit by Houston's Ramon Uria...
Phillies sign RHP Walker Buehler to minor league contract
The Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent pitcher Walker Buehler to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.,The former All-Star right-hander was released by the Boston Red Sox on Friday, ending his disappointing season with the club.,Buehler signed a one-year ...
Lynx strive to add to franchise-record win total vs. sagging Wings
The Minnesota Lynx will play for the first time since clinching home-court advantage throughout the postseason when they tip off against the Dallas Wings on Monday in Minneapolis.,Minnesota (31-8) is coming off a 94-70 road win against the Connecticut Sun, which set a franchise record for victories ...
Josef Newgarden wins in native Nashville as Alex Palou sews up series title
Josef Newgarden ended the 2025 IndyCar season with a memorable win as he took home the title at his hometown race, the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix, on Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn.,Newgarden, 34, was on the verge of his first winless IndyCar season since 2014 before...
Blue Jays' strong hitting, bullpen down Brewers
Nathan Lukes and Myles Straw each had two RBIs Sunday afternoon and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 8-4.,The Blue Jays salvaged the finale of the three-game series and completed a 3-3 homestand.,William Contreras hit a two-run home run and Brice Turang added a solo shot...
Blue Jays' strong hitting downs Brewers
Nathan Lukes and Myles Straw each had two RBIs Sunday afternoon and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 8-4., ,The Blue Jays salvaged the finale of the three-game series and completed a 3-3 homestand., ,William Contreras hit a two-run home run and Brice Turang added a solo ...
Sorana Cirstea makes plea for stolen trophy to be returned
Sorana Cirstea is asking that the trophy she recently won at the WTA Tennis in the Lands event be returned to her after she says it was stolen from her hotel room while she was competing in the U.S. Open this week in New York.,Cirstea, 35, won her first WTA singles title since 2021 and just the thir...
Joe Ryan, Byron Buxton carry Twins past Padres
Byron Buxton went 2-for-5 with a homer, a double and two RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 7-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Royce Lewis finished 2-for-4 with a pair of RBIs for Minnesota, which won the rubber match of the three-game series. Luke Kea...
Stampeders bid to remain perfect in division when rival Elks visit
The Calgary Stampeders sport a perfect record against West Division foes this season.,The provincial rival Edmonton Elks, however, have yet to record a victory within the division.,The Stampeders (7-3) will look to continue both streaks as well as extend their recent run of good fortune versus the E...
Cubs claim Aaron Civale off waivers from White Sox
The Chicago Cubs claimed starting pitcher Aaron Civale off waivers on Sunday after the Chicago White Sox designated him for assignment, setting up a cross-city move.,Civale's stint with the White Sox lasted just 2 1/2 months after he was traded, along with cash considerations, from Milwaukee for And...
Blue Jays pick up Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from Pirates
The Toronto Blue Jays claimed utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.,The timing of the move, coming before Sept. 1, makes Kiner-Falefa eligible for the Blue Jays' postseason roster.,This marks Kiner-Falefa's second stint with the Blue Jays. He was part o...
Angels place Tyler Anderson on IL, sign journeyman Jose Urena
The Los Angeles Angels placed starting pitcher Tyler Anderson on the 15-day injured list and signed free agent pitcher Jose Urena to fill his spot ahead of Sunday's game against the Houston Astros.,Anderson, who is dealing with a left oblique strain, last threw in Friday's 2-0 loss in Houston, worki...
Colts dedicate season to late owner Jim Irsay, city
The Indianapolis Colts are dedicating the 2025 season to their late owner, Jim Irsay, and to the city the team has called home since 1984.,The Colts released a trailer to kick off the season on Sunday, narrated by franchise legend Edgerrin James, that remembered Irsay. He died at age 65 on May 21. ,...
Dream look to strengthen playoff seeding in road game at Sun
The Atlanta Dream will be looking to improve their playoff seeding when they face the increasingly competitive Connecticut Sun on the road Monday in Uncasville, Conn.,Atlanta (25-14) is in the midst of the playoff race, one of four teams in a clump behind league leader Minnesota as the WNBA seeding ...
Cowboys' DaRon Bland agrees to 4-year, $92M extension
Dallas Cowboys All-Pro cornerback DaRon Bland agreed to terms on a four-year, $92 million contract extension, the team announced on Sunday.,At $23 million per season, Bland's average annual salary is the fifth-highest among cornerbacks in the NFL, per Spotrac. According to media reports, the contrac...
Tiger-Cats look to stop recent skid vs. Argonauts
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats find themselves in first place in the CFL East Division, if only by a narrow margin, as they prepare to host the annual Labour Day Classic against the Toronto Argonauts on Monday., ,The Tiger-Cats (6-4) are 1 1/2 games up on Montreal at this point in the regular season, and e...
Charlie Woods fires hole-in-one at Junior Players Championship
Charlie Woods carded his second recorded hole-in-one after firing an ace on Sunday during the third and final round of the Junior Players Championship at Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.,Starting the round on the back nine, Woods was even-par through 11 holes on Sunday before he covered the par-3 third hole ...
Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz remain on leave amid probe
Major League Baseball and its players association extended the non-disciplinary paid leave of Cleveland Guardians right-handers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz "until further notice" amid an ongoing sports betting investigation.,Ortiz and Clase were placed on leave July 3 and July 28, respectively. Th...