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Royals, desperate for bullpen turnaround, host Red Sox
Facing the visiting Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night in the finale of a crucial three-game series, the Kansas City Royals' bullpen remains under heightened scrutiny.,Since July 23, Kansas City has won seven of 14 games, mostly due to hot hitting and solid starting pitching. In that span, relievers ...
Losing streak over, White Sox go for two in a row vs. A's
The Chicago White Sox will try to do something Wednesday afternoon they haven't done since June -- create a winning streak -- when they complete a three-game road series against the Oakland Athletics.,On Tuesday, one night after tying the American League record with a 21st consecutive loss, the Whit...
White Sox end 21-game skid with win over A's
Rookie Jonathan Cannon turned his second career win into a memorable one on Tuesday night, helping the Chicago White Sox snap their record-tying, 21-game losing streak with six strong innings in a 5-1 victory over the host Oakland Athletics.,Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer to get Chicago on th...
White Sox end 21-game losing skid with win over A's
Rookie Jonathan Cannon turned his second career win into a memorable one Tuesday night, helping snap the Chicago White Sox's record-tying, 21-game losing streak with six strong innings in a 5-1 road victory over the Oakland Athletics.,Andrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer to get Chicago on the board...
Masataka Yoshida, Red Sox extend surge by beating Royals
Masataka Yoshida homered and drove in three runs as the Boston Red Sox rallied past the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Tuesday evening.,Yoshida, who had four hits in Monday's 9-5 win for Boston, hit a solo homer in the third inning on Tuesday -- his sixth blast of the season. He then singled in two runs ...
Kellie Harrington retires after retaining Olympic lightweight title
PARIS -- Kellie Harrington beat Yang Wenlu of China by split decision Tuesday in the final of the lightweight category at the Paris Olympics to retain her crown and become the first Irish boxer to win back-to-back gold medals.,After clinching victory, Harrington said she was hanging up her gloves.,"...
Japan’s Kei Nishikori scores long-awaited win in Montreal
Japan's Kei Nishikori ended a three-year drought by defeating American teen Alex Michelsen 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 on Tuesday in the first round of the Omnium Banque National in Montreal.,Nishikori, 34, had not won at the ATP Masters 1000 level since 2021 at Indian Wells.,"It's been a long time," Nishikori sa...
Steelers LB Alex Highsmith injures groin
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith sustained a groin injury at practice Tuesday, coach Mike Tomlin said.,Tomlin did not provide more details on Highsmith while also listing injuries to linebacker Tyler Murray (groin), safety Nate Meadors (hamstring) and defensive end DeMarvin Leal...
College Football Preseason Power Rankings: Top 12 Teams in the Nation
As college football grows closer to kicking off at the end of August, these are Deadspin's top 12 ranked teams heading into the 2024 campaign....
White Sox favored to avoid all-time losing streak records
How long the Chicago White Sox extend their historic losing streak has become an intriguing plot line for oddsmakers.,The White Sox enter Tuesday's game at the Oakland Athletics riding a 21-game losing streak, which tied the 1988 Baltimore Orioles for the American League record. They can establish a...
Raiders sign WR Dax Milne
Free agent wide receiver Dax Milne signed a contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, the team announced Tuesday.,Milne, 25, totaled 15 catches for 120 yards and one touchdown in 28 games spread over the 2021-22 seasons with the Washington Commanders before spending the 2023 campaign on injured reserve. ...
Woeful White Sox look to avoid AL infamy vs. A's
One day after matching the American League record for consecutive defeats, the Chicago White Sox will attempt to end their epic skid when they continue a three-game road series against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday.,In the continuation of a six-day trip that began with a three-game sweep in Minne...
Red Sox, with bullpen reinforcements coming, face Royals
As the visiting Boston Red Sox prepare for the middle game of a pivotal three-game series against the Kansas City Royals, they expect to soon receive a bullpen boost with the return of right-handers Chris Martin and Justin Slaten.,On the injured list since July 4, Martin may return during the series...
A's send White Sox to AL-record-tying 21st straight loss
The Chicago White Sox tied the American League record for consecutive losses with a 21st straight Monday night, succumbing to seven strong innings from left-hander JP Sears in a 5-1 defeat at the hands of the host Oakland Athletics.,The White Sox, who haven't won since July 10, matched the AL record...
Jarren Duran knocks in three as Red Sox down Royals
Jarren Duran hit a tiebreaking double in the sixth inning, leading the visiting Boston Red Sox to a 9-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday.,With two outs, Duran smacked his American League-leading 35th double inside the left field line, scoring two to snap a 2-2 tie. The Red Sox added four ru...
Dodgers activate Freddie Freeman from restricted list
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Freddie Freeman from the restricted list on Monday after the star first baseman missed eight games to be with his ailing son.,Freeman left the team before July 26-28 road series against the Houston Astros because his 3-year-old son, Maximus, became ill and was hospi...
Dutch men win gold over France in 3x3 basketball
PARIS -- The Netherlands won gold in the men's 3x3 basketball by edging France 18-17 in overtime in the final at the Paris Olympics on Monday, just a few minutes after Germany earned their first international title in the women's tournament.,France was backed by a passionate crowd, but Worthy de Jon...
Jimmer Fredette: Olympics-ending injury 'devastating'
Two torn ligaments in his adductor sidelined United States 3 x3 basketball standout Jimmer Fredette during the Paris Olympics, he said.,The U.S. men entered the competition as favorites to compete for the gold medal but didn't get out of group play, finishing seventh among eight teams.,After the Ame...
Royals send red-hot Brady Singer to face Red Sox
The Kansas City Royals look for right-hander Brady Singer to continue his second-half success as they open a three-game series against the visiting Boston Red Sox on Monday.,Since the All-Star break, Singer (8-6, 2.88 ERA) has won three straight, going seven innings in each game and allowing a combi...
A's looking to deal White Sox their 21st straight loss
A team that once won 20 straight games will attempt to hand its guest a 21st consecutive defeat when the Oakland Athletics open a three-game home series against the reeling Chicago White Sox on Monday night.,Both teams enter the series on a losing streak, but Oakland's two-game skid -- the last two ...