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Luis Gil, Juan Soto carry Yankees past White Sox
Luis Gil struck out a career-high 14 batters, Juan Soto went 4-for-4 with two home runs, and the New York Yankees extended their winning streak to a season-high six games with a 6-1 victory over visiting Chicago White Sox on Saturday afternoon., ,It was the 18th multi-homer of Soto's career and firs...
Twins activate OF Byron Buxton from IL
The Minnesota Twins activated outfielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list on Saturday.,In a corresponding move, the Twins optioned utility player Austin Martin to Triple-A Saint Paul. ,Buxton, 30, missed the past 14 games because of knee inflammation. He appeared in two games with Triple-A ...
Twins activate OF Byron Buxton from !L
The Minnesota Twins activated outfielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list on Saturday.,In a corresponding move, the Twins optioned utility player Austin Martin to Triple-A Saint Paul. ,Buxton, 30, missed the past 14 games because of knee inflammation. He appeared in two games with Triple-A ...
Kutter Crawford, Red Sox look to rebound vs. Cardinals
After bouncing between the bullpen and the rotation for much of his career, Boston Red Sox pitcher Kutter Crawford has emerged as one of the most consistent starters in the majors this season.,Crawford (2-2, 2.24 ERA) has allowed more than three earned runs just once this season -- and that came in ...
Aaron Judge, Yankees take aim at White Sox again
Already off to a strong start on the mound, the New York Yankees are in the midst of an impressive run of starting pitching, and this time it is coinciding with a massive hot streak by Aaron Judge.,Coming off a stellar turn through the rotation and after getting another homer from Judge in the serie...
Napheesa Collier helps Lynx top Storm in double overtime
Napheesa Collier had 29 points, nine rebounds, five assists and six steals, and the Minnesota Lynx escaped with a 102-93 double-overtime win against the Seattle Storm on Friday night in Minneapolis.,Kayla McBride added 19 points on 6-for-13 shooting for Minnesota, which beat Seattle for the second t...
Cardinals hit four homers to power past Red Sox
Lars Nootbaar and Masyn Winn each hit two-run homers to power the St. Louis Cardinals past the visiting Boston Red Sox 10-6 on Friday.,Alec Burleson hit a solo homer -- his fifth of the year -- and an RBI single for the Cardinals, who won for the fourth time in five games.,Brendan Donovan hit two do...
Nestor Cortes' effective outing leads Yanks over White Sox
Nestor Cortes allowed just an unearned run in seven stellar innings and the host New York Yankees continued their roll with a 4-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.,The Yankees matched a season high by winning five straight for the third time. New York also won for the 11th time in ...
Dodgers send 3B Max Muncy to IL, activate OF Jason Heyward
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed All-Star infielder Max Muncy on the injured list Friday with an oblique strain and reinstated 15-year veteran Jason Heyward from the IL.,The Dodgers made a number of moves, among them sending center fielder James Outman to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Outman finished third ...
Charlotte FC, Galaxy look to move up the table
Two fifth-place teams will meet for the first time this season as Charlotte FC host the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday night.,Charlotte (6-5-2, 20 points), fifth in the Eastern Conference, is coming off a 1-0 road win over the Chicago Fire on Wednesday. Head coach Dean Smith's team has won its past ...
No. 1 WR Dakorien Moore decommits from LSU
Dakorien Moore, the No. 1-ranked receiver in the Class of 2025, announced he has decommitted from LSU.,The 247Sports composite also lists him as the No. 3 overall player in the class.,Moore, from Duncanville, Texas, made the announcement on social media Thursday night. He had been committed to coach...
Red Sox aim to alter recent fortunes in road clash vs. Cards
After losing three of their past four games at home, the Boston Red Sox will try to regroup on their six-game road swing.,That journey begins when they open a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night.,The Red Sox are coming off a 7-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday ni...
Yankees begin homestand against AL-worst White Sox
While the hitters are doing their part, the pitching staff is helping the New York Yankees get rolling again.,After holding the Minnesota Twins to a total of one run in a three-game sweep, the Yankees will attempt to extend their winning streak to five games on Friday when they host the Chicago Whit...
Storm, Lynx reconvene in Minnesota after opener
The Minnesota Lynx will open their home schedule when they tip off against the Seattle Storm on Friday night in Minneapolis.,The game will be a rematch, after the teams met in Seattle on Tuesday night to open the season. The Lynx pulled away for an 83-70 victory.,Alanna Smith put up 22 points, eight...
Rays notch two runs in ninth, knock off Red Sox
Isaac Paredes knocked in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning as the Tampa Bay Rays claimed a four-game series victory over the host Boston Red Sox with a 7-5 win on Thursday.,The Red Sox climbed out of a 5-2 deficit to tie the game on Jarren Duran's solo home run in the sixth, but Paredes' base hit...
Netflix, NFL unwrap football for Christmas through 2026
Treading further into territory once reserved for NBA broadcasts, the NFL plans to continue airing games on Christmas Day beyond the 2024 doubleheader on Netflix announced on Wednesday. ,NFL Vice President of Media Hans Schroeder said Thursday the league already has outlined plans for Christmas game...
Report: Pats sign C David Andrews through 2025
The New England Patriots and center David Andrews agreed to an extension through 2025, ESPN reported Thursday.,He will earn a base salary of $12 million in each of the next two seasons, with a max value of $13 million, plus a total of $8 million fully guaranteed, per the report.,Andrews, 31, has won...
Sixers G Tyrese Maxey wins NBA Sportsmanship Award
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey was named the 2023-24 NBA Sportsmanship Award winner on Thursday.,Maxey, 23, adds the accompanying Joe Dumars Trophy to his Most Improved Player award announced last month.,Presented since 1995-96, the NBA Sportsmanship Award honors the player who best represent...
Lions QB Jared Goff: 'More fired up than ever'
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff made his goals clear on Thursday, the day the team announced his signing to a contract extension through the 2028 season.,"I'm more driven and more fired up than ever to go even harder and put the pedal to the metal even more to bring a Super Bowl to the city and...
NASCAR to keep Cup Series championship in Phoenix
NASCAR revealed part of its 2025 schedule on Thursday, announcing that Phoenix Raceway will host the Cup Series championship race on Nov. 2.,It will be the sixth consecutive year that Championship Week has been held in Phoenix, starting in 2020. NBC Sports will air the title race.,NASCAR also disclo...