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White Sox face A's, look to end team-record home skid
The Chicago White Sox are nearing the end of a historically bad season, but interim manager Grady Sizemore still is excited about every game.,Sizemore hopes that enthusiasm turns into a much-needed victory when the White Sox (33-115) continue a three-game series against the visiting Oakland Athletic...
Boosted by Aaron Judge's slam, Yanks face Red Sox again
A string of pulsating wins decided in the late innings might be starting to give the New York Yankees some momentum in their bid to win the American League East.,Following a third straight win decided in the seventh inning or beyond, the latest one courtesy of Aaron Judge's first homer in more than ...
LAFC's Olivier Giroud, Galaxy's Marco Reus set for first El Trafico
Marco Reus and Olivier Giroud are both set to make their debuts in the El Trafico rivalry Saturday night when the Los Angeles Galaxy host Los Angeles FC with the Western Conference regular season title potentially on the line.,The Galaxy (15-6-7, 52 points) and LAFC (14-6-6, 48 points) sit first and...
Aaron Judge's grand slam rallies Yankees past Red Sox
Aaron Judge hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning to snap a career-high 16-game homerless drought as the host New York Yankees rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.,Judge hit his major league-leading 52nd homer when he lifted a 2-0 fastball from Cam Booser (2-3...
Athletics' Brady Basso earns 1st MLB win as White Sox lose 16th straight at home
Brady Basso pitched into the sixth inning for his first career victory and the visiting Oakland A's opened a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox with a 2-0 win on Friday.,Chicago (33-115) dropped its franchise-record 16th straight home game and lost for the 18th time in its last 20 games...
Napheesa Collier, Lynx hand Sky their latest loss
Napheesa Collier recorded 20 points and eight rebounds to help the Minnesota Lynx post an 83-66 victory over the Chicago Sky on Friday night in Minneapolis.,Courtney Williams added 14 points and 10 assists and Alanna Smith registered 11 points and 12 rebounds for the Lynx (28-9). Myisha Hines-Allen ...
Red Sox scratch starter Tanner Houck (shoulder fatigue) vs. Yankees
The Boston Red Sox scratched starting pitcher Tanner Houck due to right shoulder fatigue shortly before they continued a four-game series with the host New York Yankees on Friday.,Rookie right-hander Richard Fitts replaced Houck for his second career start.,Houck had his turn in the rotation pushed ...
White Sox bring team-record home skid into series opener vs. A's
The Chicago White Sox are riding a franchise-record 15-game home losing streak, and even more unwelcome historical records are looming in the next few weeks.,The White Sox (33-114) will aim for their first home win since Aug. 12 when they begin a three-game series against the Oakland Athletics on Fr...
Yankees look to keep the clutch hits going against Red Sox
The New York Yankees have not relied on a prolific offense of late, but rather are doing just enough to eke out wins and widen their lead in the American League East.,After game-ending hits by Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Juan Soto, the Yankees seek a third straight win when they host the Boston Red Sox on...
Sam Leavitt, Arizona State rally to beat Texas State
Arizona State's Sam Leavitt passed for 246 yards and the Sun Devils' defense limited Texas State to 24 total yards in the fourth quarter during a 31-28 victory on Thursday in San Marcos, Texas.,Arizona State improved to 3-0 under coach Kenny Dillingham, matching the win total from his first season, ...
Juan Soto's hit gives Yankees a 10-inning win over Red Sox
Juan Soto hit a game-ending single to open the 10th inning and the New York Yankees outlasted the visiting Boston Red Sox for a 2-1 victory Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series.,Soto gave the Yankees their fourth walk-off win this season when he hit a 2-2 sinker from Josh Winckowski (4...
Reports: Texans TE Dalton Schultz sidelined by sprained ankle
Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz played through a sprained ankle sustained in his team's season-opening win over the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,The injury, suffered early in the 29-27 road victory, is not considered severe, according to reports. But Sc...
Red Sox scratch OF Rob Refsnyder (wrist) vs. Yankees
The Boston Red Sox scratched right fielder Rob Refsnyder because of right wrist discomfort shortly before opening a four-game series against the host New York Yankees on Thursday night.,Refsnyder was batting third in Boston's original lineup before getting scratched about 45 minutes before first pit...
Sky hope to recover from 'embarrassing' loss, battle Lynx
The Sky are falling fast with the season winding down and WNBA playoff spots on the line.,Chicago has lost eight of its last 10 games, the most recent one in embarrassing fashion, as it enters Friday night's game against the Minnesota Lynx in Minneapolis.,The Sky (13-23) stand one game ahead of the ...
Vitality, Liquid notch playoff spots at ESL Pro League Season 20
Team Vitality and Team Liquid reached the Group D upper-bracket final at the ESL Pro League Season 20 by sweeping their respective matches on Thursday in Saint Julian's, Malta.,Vitality defeated FURIA Esports 2-0 in convincing fashion and Liquid did the same to Virtus.pro, knocking those teams into ...
Rangers call up RHP Kumar Rocker for MLB debut vs. Mariners
The Texas Rangers selected the contract of Kumar Rocker from Triple-A Round Rock and the right-hander will make his major league debut when he starts Thursday night against the Seattle Mariners.,To make room on the active roster, the Rangers designated right-hander Chase Anderson for assignment.,Roc...
Guardians place RHP Alex Cobb (blister) on IL
The Cleveland Guardians placed right-hander Alex Cobb on the 15-day injured list with a blister and selected the contract of right-hander Andrew Walters from Triple-A Columbus.,Cobb last pitched Sept. 1 and was scratched from his start Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers because of the blister ...
Deshaun Watson's accuser plans to meet with NFL
A woman suing Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson intends to cooperate with the NFL as it reviews her allegations of sexual assault and battery, her attorney told ESPN.,The unidentified woman filed the civil lawsuit in Harris County, Texas, on Monday. She alleges that Watson assaulted her on...
Red Sox LHP James Paxton to retire at end of season
Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton announced he will retire at the conclusion of this season. ,Paxton, 35, made three starts for the Red Sox following a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 26. The British Columbia native has been on the injured list since Aug. 12, one day after he sustai...
Red Sox, Yankees ride stirring wins into series opener
The Boston Red Sox and host New York Yankees will open a four-game series on Thursday night that has major implications on the playoff future for both teams. ,New York (84-62) takes a 1 1/2-game lead over the second-place Baltimore Orioles in the American League East into the series with just 16 gam...