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Red Sox outslug Rays as Crochet picks up 17th win
Jarren Duran laced a go-ahead two-run homer, Garrett Crochet won his third straight start, and the Boston Red Sox continued their mastery of Tampa Bay with their seventh consecutive win over the Rays, 11-7, on Friday night.,Duran went 2-for-6 and scored twice as the Red Sox (84-70) moved to 9-2 agai...
White Sox edge contending Padres, end six-game skid
Miguel Vargas hit a two-run homer and Davis Martin pitched six strong innings as the Chicago White Sox snapped a six-game losing streak with a 4-3 win over the visiting San Diego Padres on Friday.,Martin (7-10) allowed three runs on six hits for the White Sox (58-96), who won the opener of the three...
Roman Celentano's absence looming over FC Cincinnati-L.A. Galaxy
On the surface, FC Cincinnati would figure to have little trouble with their road trip Saturday night when they travel to take on the Los Angeles Galaxy.,Cincinnati (17-9-4, 55 points) clinched a berth in the MLS Cup Playoffs last Saturday with a dramatic 2-1 home win over Nashville.,The win moved F...
Jaguars take on winless Texans in pursuit of AFC South breakthrough
Two-time reigning AFC South champions, the Houston Texans are headed to Jacksonville winless and wary of losing further ground.,Winners of the division eight of the last 14 years, Houston lost at the Rams in Week 1 and another tight one to Tampa Bay in their Texans' home opener Monday night. At (0-2...
Padres approaching postseason clinch entering series vs. listless White Sox
After losing two of three to the New York Mets, the San Diego Padres know time is running out to overtake the Los Angeles Dodgers for the National League West title.,The Padres (83-70) look to keep their division-title hopes alive when they begin a three-game series against the host White Sox (57-96...
Clinging to final wild card spot, Red Sox start series in Tampa
Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has been reminded recently of the grueling September stretch drive as the regular season nears its end, but he fully expects his club to keep playing next month.,Cora and the wild-card-holding Red Sox return to Florida for Friday night's opener of a three-game series...
Report: Steelers G Max Scharping (torn ACL) out for season
Pittsburgh Steelers reserve guard Max Scharping suffered a season-ending torn ACL during practice on Wednesday, with the severity confirmed after an MRI, the NFL Network reported on Thursday.,Scharping, 29, is listed as the second-string right guard behind Mason McCormick on the Steelers' depth char...
NWSL shifts to 'rolling' expansion model, no ETA on next team(s)
The National Women's Soccer League is shifting away from a defined start and end date to the process of adding new franchises, opting instead for a "rolling expansion process.",NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman said the league is open to adding new teams, and will examine bids from interested parties...
New York City FC extend GK Matt Freese through 2030
New York City FC signed emergent goalkeeper Matt Freese to a contract extension through the 2030 season on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed.,Freese, 27, has become the club's top keeper over the past two years. He was used sparingly by the Philadelphia Union from 2019-21 and was traded t...
Mercury out to stifle Liberty again, reach second round
The New York Liberty could not come close to producing enough offense in a critical third-quarter stretch on Wednesday because the Phoenix Mercury turned up the defensive intensity in an 86-60 Game 2 road victory.,The result is a deciding Game 3 on Friday night when Phoenix hosts New York to conclud...
Brent Rooker's HR fuels Athletics past Red Sox
Brent Rooker homered during a three-run first inning that helped the visiting Athletics defeat the Boston Red Sox 5-3 on Thursday., ,Rooker's home run, his 30th of the season, came against Boston starter Brayan Bello and gave the Athletics a 2-0 lead. Nick Kurtz scored on Tyler Soderstrom's single l...
Alanna Smith, A'ja Wilson share Defensive Player of Year honors
Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith and Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson were named WNBA Co-Defensive Players of the Year on Thursday.,Both players received 29 votes from a national panel of 72 media members.,This marks the third time that Wilson has won the award. She also received the honor in 20...
Antonio Pierce raises concerns about Tom Brady's dual role
Tom Brady's dual role as minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and primary NFL color commentator for Fox continues to raise ethical questions.,After broadcasting Sunday's Super Bowl rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, Brady was spotted on the broadcast sitting in the Ra...
Red Sox battle A's, remain 'patient' with injured Wilyer Abreu
Although the Boston Red Sox could use additional offense for Thursday afternoon's game against the visiting Athletics, it doesn't look as if right fielder Wilyer Abreu will be available. , ,Abreu, who has 22 home runs and 69 RBIs this season, has been on the injured list since Aug. 21 due to right c...
Top seed Lynx erase 17-point deficit to close out series vs. Valkyries
The top-seeded Minnesota Lynx rallied from 17 points down to close out their first-round WNBA playoff series with the Golden State Valkyries 75-74 on Wednesday in San Jose, Calif.,After sealing the best-of-three set in Game 2, Minnesota will open the semifinals at home on Sunday.,Minnesota lost an e...
Red Sox edge A's in 10, keep pace in wild-card race
Nick Sogard's grounder to second base scored Nate Eaton from third in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Boston Red Sox a 5-4 victory over the visiting Athletics on Wednesday night.,Sogard pinch-hit for Ceddanne Rafaela with one out and runners on second and third.,The Athletics (71-81) had r...
Dylan Beavers' homer leads Orioles to sweep of White Sox
Tyler Wells threw six quality innings, Dylan Beavers hit a two-run homer and the visiting Baltimore Orioles posted a 3-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox to complete a three-game sweep on Wednesday afternoon.,Wells improved to 2-0 with a 2.04 ERA in three starts since making his season debut on Se...
Orioles, White Sox meet with eye toward next season
The visiting Baltimore Orioles continue a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday in a matchup of two last-place teams.,While the clubs may be far removed from playoff contention, both are viewing every remaining game as an opportunity to build momentum toward next season.,Baltimo...
Colton Cowser's 3-run shot powers Orioles past White Sox
Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer and Kyle Bradish pitched five strong innings for his first win in 15 months as the visiting Baltimore Orioles opened a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox with a 4-1 victory on Monday.,Bradish (1-1) allowed one run on four hits with four walks and nine...
Colton Cowser powers Orioles past White Sox
Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer and Kyle Bradish pitched five strong innings for his first win in 15 months as the visiting Baltimore Orioles opened a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox with a 4-1 victory on Monday.,Bradish (1-1) allowed one run on four hits with four walks and nine...