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Argentina's win over England sets ratings record for World Cup semifinals
Fox Sports continued a record-breaking week in TV soccer viewership when Argentina's narrow victory over England on Wednesday was the most-watched World Cup semifinal in English-language history, Variety reported.,Argentina's 2-1 win averaged 15.063 million viewers on Fox, crushing the mark set just...
Despite strong first half, Brewers want more, starting with Marlins series
Despite a surprising first half that produced the second-best record in baseball, the Milwaukee Brewers are hoping the All-Star break provided a reset heading into the series opener against the visiting Miami Marlins on Friday.,Right-hander Logan Henderson (3-1, 3.18 ERA) starts for the Brewers, whi...
Astros trade RHP Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers
The Houston Astros finalized a trade to send right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., left-hander Colton Gordon and cash to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. The Astros received minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder in return.,McCullers, a two-time World Series winner and former American League All-Star,...
Six WWE Superstars Who Grabbed the Brass Ring Against All Odds
From Sami Zayn to Daniel Bryan, relive six unforgettable moments when WWE superstars overcame the odds to capture championship gold....
Reports: Astros trading RHP Lance McCullers Jr. to Brewers
The Houston Astros are finalizing a trade to send right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. to the Milwaukee Brewers, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The two-time World Series winner and former American League All-Star has pitched only 39 1/3 innings this season, posting a 2-3 record with a 6.86 ERA in ...
Report: Brewers RHP Jacob Misiorowski (fatigue) to resume throwing
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski is scheduled to have a throwing session Tuesday as he attempts to bounce back from a bout of arm fatigue, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.,Misiorowski was named to the National League All-Star team for the second time but was ruled out of the ...
Pirates explode for 10-run inning while wiping out Brewers
The Pittsburgh Pirates scored 10 runs in the fourth inning of a 14-5 win against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday to sweep the three-game series.,Pirates ace Paul Skenes (8-8) allowed two runs on three hits and struck out seven in 5 1/3 innings.,Brewers starter Robert Gasser (2-4) surrendere...
Out to sweep first-place Brewers, Pirates turn to ace Paul Skenes
Sunday's series finale was slated to feature a marquee matchup on the mound when the Milwaukee Brewers face the host Pittsburgh Pirates before the league pauses for its midseason showcase.,The Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski was originally scheduled to get the nod against fellow ace right-hander Paul Ske...
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski (arm fatigue) out Sunday, will miss ASG
Jacob Misiorowski was scheduled to oppose fellow ace Paul Skenes and the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon, but the hard-throwing Milwaukee Brewers right-hander was scratched due to arm fatigue and will also miss the All-Star Game on Tuesday night.,Misiorowski, 24, told reporters that he w...
Pirates take Game 2 to sweep doubleheader against Brewers
Bryan Reynolds went 2-for-3 and drove in the go-ahead run for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who defeated the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 to sweep a doubleheader on Saturday.,Starting pitcher Bubba Chandler struck out six while limiting Milwaukee to two runs on five hits in 4 2/3 innings for the Pirates...
Esmerlyn Valdez's six RBIs leads Pirates over Brewers
Esmerlyn Valdez delivered a go-ahead grand slam to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-6 win against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday.,Braxton Ashcraft allowed five runs of five hits and struck out six in five innings for the Pirates. Gregory Soto got out...
Brewers place LHP Kyle Harrison (forearm) on 15-day IL
The Milwaukee Brewers placed left-hander Kyle Harrison on the 15-day injured list Saturday with forearm tightness.,The move is retroactive to Thursday, one day after Harrison pitched four innings and took the loss in the Brewers' 5-1 setback to the St. Louis Cardinals.,Harrison, 24, is 8-2 with a 3....
Pirates add infielder for flexibility ahead of Brewers doubleheader
The Pittsburgh Pirates didn't stand pat on Friday despite seeing their scheduled series opener against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers rained out.,Pittsburgh sent the 34th overall pick in the upcoming MLB Draft and left-hander Jaden Woods to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for infielder Jacob Gonza...
Conor McGregor weighs in at 170.5 for UFC 329 bout vs. Max Holloway
Conor McGregor is officially ready for his first UFC fight in five years after he weighed in at 170.5 pounds Friday for his bout with Max Holloway.,McGregor vs. Holloway 2 is the headliner for Saturday's UFC 329, which will cap International Fight Week festivities in Las Vegas.,The Irishman has not ...
Rain postpones Brewers-Pirates; set for split DH on Saturday
The opener of the three-game series between the Milwaukee Brewers and host Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed because of rain on Friday night.,The Brewers and Pirates, who didn't start their game on Friday after a delay of one hour and 27 minutes, will play a split doubleheader on Saturday. The makeup...
Reports: Brewers signing free agent RHP Bryse Wilson
The Milwaukee Brewers are bringing back veteran right-hander Bryse Wilson, multiple outlets reported on Friday.,Terms of the signing were not immediately available.,Wilson, 28, elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Chicago Cubs last Saturday.,He made two relief appearances...
Brewers seek more from Brandon Sproat, open series at Pirates
The Milwaukee Brewers will try to head into the All-Star break on a high note when they make their first trip to Pittsburgh this season to face the Pirates on Friday night in the first of a three-game series.,The National League Central-leading Brewers will send right-hander Brandon Sproat (3-4, 5.1...
Brewers take down Cardinals to win 4 of 5 in series
Jake Bauers and Brice Turang went deep for the Milwaukee Brewers, who capped a long week in St. Louis by beating the Cardinals 8-4 on Thursday and taking four of the five games.,Turang (2-for-5) and Bauers (2-for-4) were joined by Jackson Chourio (2-for-5), Sal Frelick (2-for-4) and Cooper Pratt (2-...
US, Mexico World Cup matches officially set TV viewership records
The United States men's national team officially broke the record for most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history twice in a row.,As disappointing as Monday's 4-1 round of 16 loss to Belgium was for fans, the pregame excitement helped attract 33.086 million viewers, according to Nielsen Media resea...
Brewers turn to Logan Henderson in finale of 5-game set vs. Cards
Right-hander Logan Henderson is expected to come off the injured list for the Milwaukee Brewers and start in the finale of their five-game series against the host St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night.,Henderson (2-1, 2.74 ERA) last pitched for the Brewers on May 22, when the rookie gave up two hits...