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Lynx to test strong finishing kick in visit to Sparks
With double-digit wins in four of their last five games, the Minnesota Lynx come into Wednesday's Commissioner's Cup contest against the host Los Angeles Sparks, who are trying to get on track early into the WNBA campaign. ,On Sunday, Minnesota dominated the Dallas Wings in the second half for an 87...
Texans forming bonds with 'really good teammate' Stefon Diggs after trade
Traded for the second time in his career and locked into a "prove it" deal for 2024 with his new team, Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs is goal-minded before training camp begins next month.,His top priority in his early days in Houston is crystal clear from Diggs' perspective.,"Earning the respect...
Red Sox OF Wilyer Abreu sprains ankle on dugout steps, goes on IL
The Boston Red Sox placed Wilyer Abreu on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday after the rookie outfielder sprained his right ankle from a slip on the dugout steps during a home game Sunday against the Detroit Tigers.,Abreu was walking down the steps and into the Red Sox dugout at Fenway Park when he ...
White Sox reinstate OF Luis Robert Jr. from IL
The Chicago White Sox reinstated outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the injured list in advance of Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs.,Robert, 26, has been out since April 5 with a hip flexor strain. He was scheduled to bat third as the White Sox look to end an 11-game losing streak by beating the...
Report: OF Luis Robert Jr. set to return for White Sox
The Chicago White Sox will reinstate outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the injured list in advance of Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs, the Chicago Sun-Times reported.,Robert, 26, has been out since April 5 with a hip flexor strain. He was scheduled to bat third as the White Sox look to end an ...
Report: 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey gets $38M extension
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is signing a two-year, $38 million extension, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The deal reportedly includes $24 million in guarantees for the 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, who led the league with 1,459 rushing yards last season.,With an average ann...
Texas edges Stanford 1-0 to reach WCWS Championship Series
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Texas finally broke through in the seventh inning against Stanford star NiJaree Canady, pushing a run across in the top half to beat the Cardinal 1-0 in the Women's College World Series on Monday.,The Longhorns advanced to the WCWS Championship Series, where they'll take on either O...
Struggling Cubs match up with MLB bottom-dwelling White Sox
The Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs open a two-game series on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field in what is dubbed the Crosstown Classic.,Considering the two teams' recent performances, however, a better slogan might be the "Crosstown Not-So-Classic.",The Cubs come in having dropped six straight seri...
Losing skid behind them, Mercury try to snap Storm's winning streak
The Phoenix Mercury, who snapped a four-game losing streak Sunday, will go on the road Tuesday to face a Seattle Storm team that has won its last four games.,Phoenix's four-game skid was capped by three consecutive losses on the road.,The Mercury (4-5) had a triumphant return home Sunday with an 87-...
Braves hope bats awaken vs. Red Sox
The Atlanta Braves will attempt to jump-start their slumping offense when they visit the Boston Red Sox for the opener of a two-game series Tuesday night.,The Braves averaged 3.4 runs per game in May, which was fewer than every major league team except the White Sox and Reds. Atlanta scored nine run...
Eagles sign veteran G Max Scharping
The Philadelphia Eagles signed veteran guard Max Scharping on Monday. Terms were not disclosed.,Scharping, 27, appeared in all 17 games for the Cincinnati Bengals last season.,He has started 33 of his 79 career games with the Houston Texans (2019-21) and Bengals.,The Texans drafted the 6-foot-6, 325...
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson agrees to 4-year extension
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson agreed to a contract extension Monday that reportedly makes him the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history.,The four-year, $140 million extension includes $88.7 million at signing and $110 million guaranteed, per multiple reports.,The Vikings con...
Lynx pull away in fourth quarter to top Wings
Napheesa Collier scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, and the Minnesota Lynx pulled away for an 87-76 win over the Dallas Wings on Sunday evening in Minneapolis.,Kayla McBride scored a team-high 25 points for Minnesota, which won its second straight game at home. Courtney Williams scored 10 poi...
Scott Dixon wins in Detroit, takes lead in series standings
Scott Dixon of New Zealand moved into the IndyCar Series championship lead by winning the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon.,Dixon's No. 9 PNC Bank Honda edged out Marcus Ericsson of Sweden by 0.8567 seconds for his second win of the season.,Dixon jumped Chip Ganassi Racing teammate A...
With 4-run 10th, Tigers split series with Red Sox
Wenceel Perez had three hits and scored twice while Javier Baez drove in two key insurance runs for the Detroit Tigers, who rattled off a four-run 10th inning to finish off a come-from-behind, 8-4 win over the host Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon.,Baez hit a two-run single that highlighted the go...
Jackson Chourio, Brewers add to White Sox's losing streak
Rookie Jackson Chourio belted a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers completed a three-game sweep with a 6-3 victory over the visiting White Sox on Sunday, extending Chicago's season-high losing streak to 11 games.,The White Sox have lost 11 straight for the first time since 1956. Chicago has l...
Report: LA Galaxy pursuing free agent MF Marco Reus
The Los Angeles Galaxy are pursuing free agent Marco Reus after agreeing to a deal with Charlotte FC for his discovery rights, The Athletic reported Sunday.,Reus, who turned 35 on Friday, concluded his final season with his hometown club, Germany's Borussia Dortmund, which lost Saturday 2-0 to Real ...
Red Sox place Vaughn Grissom, Romy Gonzalez on IL
The Boston Red Sox placed second baseman Vaughn Grissom and infielder/outfielder Romy Gonzalez on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of hamstring strains.,In corresponding moves, the Red Sox selected infielder/outfielder Jamie Westbrook and recalled infielder/outfielder Bobby Dalbec from Trip...
White Sox put OF Andrew Benintendi (Achilles) on 10-day IL
The Chicago White Sox placed starting outfielder Andrew Benintendi on the 10-day injured list Sunday, citing left Achilles tendinitis.,Benintendi left Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers in the bottom of the third inning. He hit a solo home run in the top half of the inning.,The team recal...
Brewers bid to send White Sox to 11th straight setback
Rookie right-hander Nick Nastrini will face the daunting triple task of trying for his first major league victory, helping the Chicago White Sox avoid a sweep, and ending the team's season-high 10-game losing streak when they close a three-game series against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday aft...