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Phillies get off to fast start, hold on to defeat Padres
Behind a three-run double by Alec Bohm in the first and home runs by Edmundo Sosa and Trea Turner in the second, the visiting Philadelphia Phillies jumped on Padres left-handed starter Rich Hill for six runs in 1 1/3 innings en route to defeating San Diego 9-7 on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.Read more...
Dodgers' rotation facing adversity with Marlins on deck
After dropping a series against the top team in the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers face further uncertainty in advance of a three-game set against the host Miami Marlins.Read more...
Marcell Ozuna, Braves look to keep rolling vs. Cardinals
Although the Atlanta Braves' lineup features the National League home run leader (Matt Olson), one of the game's most electrifying players (Ronald Acuna Jr.) and another bona fide slugger (Austin Riley), perhaps no one is currently shining brighter than Marcell Ozuna.Read more...
Royce Lewis' latest slam sends Twins to rout of Guardians
Royce Lewis hit a grand slam and drove in six runs and as the visiting Minnesota Twins extended their American League Central lead to six games with a 20-6 pounding of the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.Read more...
Home runs help push Pirates past Brewers
Jack Suwinski and Ke'Bryan Hayes homered Monday to help the Pittsburgh Pirates down the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 4-2.Read more...
Angels star Shohei Ohtani (oblique) scratched from lineup
Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani was scratched from Monday night's game against the visiting Baltimore Orioles due to right oblique tightness.Read more...
Guardians plan for Shane Bieber, Triston McKenzie to return late Sept.
Cleveland Guardians starting pitchers Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie are drawing closer to a return to game action with the regular season winding down.Read more...
Astros RHP Ryne Stanek carted off with ankle injury
Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryne Stanek was carted off the field with an apparent right ankle injury in the bottom of the ninth inning of Monday's 13-6 victory over the Texas Rangers.Read more...
Blue Jays rally in 10th inning to beat Athletics
Santiago Espinal and Spencer Horwitz belted RBI doubles during a three-run 10th inning and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays picked up a key win in the American League wild-card race, beating the Oakland Athletics 6-5 to open a three-game series Monday afternoon.Read more...
Astros smack 5 HRs off Rangers, join M's atop AL West
Yanier Diaz smashed a key three-run homer, and Mauricio Dubon and Jose Altuve twice hit back-to-back blasts to help the Houston Astros notch a 13-6 victory over the host Texas Rangers on Monday afternoon at Arlington, Texas.Read more...
Reds open rare series vs. Mariners with 6-3 win
Spencer Steer clubbed a three-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds scored five runs with two outs to post a 6-3 win over the visiting Seattle Mariners Monday afternoon.Read more...
Triston Casas, Red Sox snap 13-game losing streak in Tampa
Triston Casas' go-ahead, three-run homer lifted the Boston Red Sox to their first road victory in 14 games against Tampa Bay, as they beat the Rays 7-3 on Monday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Fla.Read more...
Merrill Kelly whiffs 12 Rockies in D-backs' win
Merrill Kelly tied a career high with 12 strikeouts in seven-plus innings before leaving with an apparent injury, Jace Peterson had a two-run double and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2 in Phoenix on Monday.Read more...
Utah's Mark Harlan replaces USC's Jennifer Cohen on CFP committee
New Southern California athletic director Jennifer Cohen is stepping down from her position on the College Football Playoff selection committee and will be replaced by Utah athletic director Mark Harlan.Read more...
Seahawks place WR Dareke Young on injured reserve
The Seattle Seahawks placed wide receiver Dareke Young on injured reserve on Monday, meaning he will not be eligible to return until after the first four games of the season.Read more...
Former Minnesota D Brad Maxwell, 66, dies of lung cancer
Brad Maxwell, who spent parts of nine seasons of a 10-year NHL career with the Minnesota North Stars, died on Sunday due to lung cancer that had spread through his body. He was 66.Read more...
Looking to rebound, Florida faces McNeese in home opener
Florida returns home after a season-opening road defeat to face Football Championship Subdivision opponent McNeese on Saturday night in Gainesville.Read more...
Murray State next for Louisville in coach Jeff Brohm's home debut
Louisville received good marks for its first game under head coach Jeff Brohm. Now the Cardinals try to treat the program's former star quarterback to success in his home debut in the job.Read more...
Patriots place OT Riley Reiff on IR to open season
The New England Patriots placed veteran offensive tackle Riley Reiff on injured reserve Monday, ruling him out for at least four games to begin the regular season.Read more...
Pitt hosts Cincinnati as rivalry resumes
The River City Rivalry is back after an 11-year hiatus.Read more...
Defending champ Carlos Alcaraz cruises into U.S. Open quarters
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz eased past Italy's Matteo Arnaldi 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the U.S. Open quarterfinals on Monday in New York.Read more...
QBs in focus when Purdue takes on Virginia Tech
The quarterback matchup should be intriguing when nonconference foes Purdue and host Virginia Tech meet for a noon ET kickoff Saturday in Blacksburg.Read more...
Cole Ragans, Royals overpower White Sox
Cole Ragans continued his dominance and Edward Olivares homered twice as the Kansas City Royals blasted the visiting Chicago White Sox 12-1 on Monday afternoon.Read more...
Sparks could be without Nneka Ogwumike when facing Sun
The Los Angeles Sparks are in the must-win portion of their schedule as they await word on whether eight-time All-Star forward Nneka Ogwumike will be available for Tuesday's game against the Connecticut Sun at Uncasville, Conn.Read more...
Justin Steele, Cubs shut out Giants
Justin Steele struck out a career-high 12 over eight innings, Seiya Suzuki homered and had three RBIs and the Chicago Cubs beat the visiting San Francisco Giants 5-0 on Monday.Read more...
Illinois visits Kansas for first meeting since 1968
Quarterback Luke Altmyer saved Illinois from a deflating first-week loss to Toledo, engineering a late drive that set up a 29-yard field goal by Caleb Griffin for a 30-28 win on Saturday.Read more...
Cards name Kyler Murray a captain: ‘He’s our franchise quarterback’
For the fourth straight season, the Arizona Cardinals have named quarterback Kyler Murray one of their team captains.Read more...
Aaron Rodgers named captain in first season with Jets
New York newcomer Aaron Rodgers was named one of the Jets' three permanent captains on Monday.Read more...
Wings, Liberty seek to improve playoff positioning
The spotlight entering the final week of the WNBA regular season shines on four teams jostling for three playoff spots.Read more...
Two Alabama DBs uncertain for Texas showdown
The Alabama secondary could be short-handed for Saturday's showdown against Texas and quarterback Quinn Ewers.Read more...
Baylor QB Blake Shapen (knee) out 2-3 weeks
Baylor starting quarterback Blake Shapen is out two to three weeks with an MCL injury suffered in Saturday's stunning upset loss to Texas State.Read more...
D-backs call up Andrew Saalfrank, option Slade Cecconi
The Arizona Diamondbacks, fighting for a wild-card playoff spot, optioned right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi to Triple-A Reno and promoted left-handed pitcher Andrew Saalfrank.Read more...
Madison Keys routs No. 3 Jessica Pegula at U.S. Open
Madison Keys smashed No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-3 Monday to reach the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open for the first time since 2018.Read more...
Sky begin final playoff push against Fever
The Chicago Sky enter this week one game out of the final WNBA playoff spot with three games to play.Read more...
College football on Labor Day has always been a sick joke
Labor Day Weekend serving as the official kickoff for college football is still the biggest oxymoron in sports. For decades, college football was the most abhorrent, openly accepted form of free labor. Unlike their basketball counterparts, NFL-caliber athletes are forced to push themselves through the meat grinder for...Read more...
Mets visit Nationals in NL East cellar battle
Pete Alonso might not be done making highlights for the New York Mets despite what has been a challenging season for the team.Read more...
Yankees' Jasson Dominguez to make Bronx debut vs. Tigers
The New York Yankees enjoyed the swings they saw from Jasson Dominguez's bat in his first three games.Read more...
Report: Dodgers P Julio Urias facing domestic violence charge
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias is facing a felony domestic violence charge, ESPN reported Monday.Read more...
Bill Belichick high on Mac Jones; QB2 unsettled for opener
New England coach Bill Belichick praised third-year starter Mac Jones for his offseason and training camp work and also addressed the Patriots' backup quarterback battle on Monday.Read more...
Report: Texans part ways with DT Roy Lopez
The Houston Texans waived defensive tackle Roy Lopez off injured reserve, ESPN reported Monday.Read more...
Panthers place Marquis Haynes Sr. (back) on IR
The Carolina Panthers placed reserve pass rusher Marquis Haynes Sr. on injured reserve Monday with a back injury.Read more...
Fins name Mike White QB2 over Skylar Thompson
Mike White will open the season as the backup to Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.Read more...
Georgia coach arrested for speeding, reckless driving
Georgia assistant coach and former Bulldogs standout Jarvis Jones was arrested over the weekend for speeding and reckless driving, multiple outlets reported Monday, citing Athens-Clarke County jail records.Read more...
White Sox place RHP Jimmy Lambert (ankle) on IL
The Chicago White Sox placed right-hander Jimmy Lambert on the 15-day injured list Monday with inflammation in his right ankle.Read more...
Report: Giants free up $6.3M on Daniel Jones restructure
The New York Giants restructured the contract of quarterback Daniel Jones, freeing up $6.315 million in cap space, ESPN reported Monday.Read more...
Pro Bowl TE Kyle Rudolph retires after 12 seasons
Two-time Pro Bowl tight end Kyle Rudolph has retired after a 12-year career spent mostly with the Minnesota Vikings.Read more...
NYCFC loan F Gabriel Segal to Israeli club
New York City FC announced the loan of forward Gabriel Segal to Israel's Hapoel Tel Aviv on Monday.Read more...
European team adds three Ryder Cup rookies
Three Ryder Cup rookies were among the six captain's picks announced for the European team on Monday.Read more...
Orioles aim to continue ascent vs. reeling Angels
Teams headed in opposite directions will clash on Monday night when the Baltimore Orioles visit the Los Angeles Angels to open a three-game series in Anaheim, Calif.Read more...
Padres vie for fourth straight win in opener vs. Phillies
For the next three days, the host San Diego Padres will be looking across the field at Petco Park with a touch of jealously.Read more...
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