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The New York Yankees received a consistent effort throughout their lineup in the opener of their three-game interleague series against the host Miami MarlinsRead more...

The Boston Red Sox can extend their winning streak to four games Saturday when they face the visiting Detroit Tigers in the middle game of a three-game seriesRead more...

Standout shortstop Wander Franco takes aim at his sixth multi-hit outing in seven games when the Tampa Bay Rays face the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday in the middle contest of a three-game set at St. Petersburg, FlaRead more...

After a needed day off Thursday led to an impressive win Friday, the Chicago Cubs hope to continue their playoff push by completing a series win over the host Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoonRead more...

Wander Franco led off the bottom of the ninth inning with a 411-foot home run to right to give the Tampa Bay Rays a wild 9-8 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night in St. Petersburg, Fla.Read more...

David Blough hit Brian Cobbs for a wide-open touchdown pass and Emari Demercado ran in the game-winning two-point conversion with 2 seconds on the clock to hand the Arizona Cardinals an 18-17 win over the Denver Broncos in a preseason opener Friday night in Glendale, ArizRead more...

Lance Lynn delivered another strong start for his new team, Freddie Freeman drove in two runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to six games to match a season high with a 6-1 victory Friday over the visiting Colorado RockiesRead more...

Jon Gray combined with two relievers on a three-hitter, Nathaniel Lowe and Mitch Garver hit consecutive pitches for home runs and the Texas Rangers celebrated manager Bruce Bochy's return to San Francisco with a 2-1 victory over the host Giants on Friday nightRead more...

San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell continued his mastery of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Xander Bogaerts had four hits, including a two-run home run, and three RBIs in a 10-5 victory Friday in PhoenixRead more...

Julio Rodriguez, moved back into the leadoff spot with J.P. Crawford placed on the 7-day concussion list, doubled, homered and drove in four runs and Luis Castillo pitched six strong innings as the Seattle Mariners routed the visiting Baltimore Orioles 9-2 Friday nightRead more...

Kenny Pickett connected with George Pickens for an early touchdown and the Pittsburgh Steelers played four quarterbacks en route to a 27-17 win in their preseason opener over the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday night.Read more...

Bills safety Damar Hamlin expects to play when Buffalo faces the Indianapolis Colts in a preseason matchup SaturdayRead more...

The Vancouver Canucks signed center Pius Suter on Friday to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $1.6 millionRead more...

The Cincinnati Reds demoted third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel to Triple-A Louisville prior to Friday night's game against the Pittsburgh PiratesRead more...

The Seattle Mariners on Friday placed shortstop J.P. Crawford, who sustained a concussion in a collision with a teammate, on the seven-day injured list, retroactive to ThursdayRead more...

The Detroit Tigers activated right-hander Will Vest from the 15-day injured list on Friday following his recovery from a right knee strainRead more...

The Milwaukee Brewers could soon start studying locations for a potential move of the franchise if government officials are unable to reach an agreement on a taxpayer-funded package to pay for improvements to American Family Field, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on FridayRead more...

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's home game against the Minnesota Twins due to back spasmsRead more...

The Milwaukee Brewers on Friday placed rookie outfielder Blake Perkins on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, because of a left oblique strainRead more...

The Boston Red Sox activated veteran left-hander Chris Sale off the 60-day injured list to start Friday's home game against the Detroit TigersRead more...

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes was placed back on the injured list Friday, with his latest stretch of downtime coming because of more issues with his left rotator cuffRead more...

Injured Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow ran through a light workout, jogging and throwing passes before Cincinnati hosted the Green Bay Packers in the preseason opener for both teams Friday nightRead more...

Free agent running back Kareem Hunt visited the Minnesota Vikings on Friday, NFL Network reportedRead more...

Broadcaster Kevin Brown was set to return to the booth for the Baltimore Orioles on Friday, The Athletic reported, and he insisted to legions of supporters that the team-levied suspension is in the pastRead more...

The Rome Braves minor league baseball team is asking fans to submit ideas for a new name.Read more...

The New Orleans Saints signed linebacker Jaylon Smith and released wide receiver Keke Coutee on FridayRead more...

The Toronto Blue Jays optioned struggling right-hander Alek Manoah to Triple-A Buffalo on FridayRead more...

The Baltimore Orioles reinstated outfielder Cedric Mullins from the 10-day injured list FridayRead more...

There's no doubt the NFL is the most popular sports league in America, if not the world. Domestically, the second-place NBA isn't even close to it. Trying to replicate the NFL's mainstream success has been a bunch of offshoot professional leagues, giving opportunities to players several steps down from the quality of...Read more...

Las Vegas Raiders star wide receiver Davante Adams exited Friday's joint practice with the San Francisco 49ers with an apparent right leg injuryRead more...

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the starters will play approximately one quarter in the preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints, coach Andy Reid said FridayRead more...

There are several analogies that could be used to illustrate the hubris of Fox Sports partnering with the Saudi Pro League, and as easy as it would be to use the retirement tours of big name soccer stars, and the marginal effect they've had on MLS here in the states, Lionel Messi is on a barnstorming tour across the...Read more...

The San Francisco 49ers signed defensive lineman Breeland Speaks to a one-year contract Friday and placed cornerback Anthony Averett on the injured listRead more...

The Las Vegas Raiders added to their running back depth by signing Damien Williams, his agent announced FridayRead more...

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will not suit up for his native Greece in the upcoming FIBA World Cup as he continues to recover from knee surgeryRead more...

Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll shared what he deemed to be a "positive" report on the health of wide receiver Cade Johnson, who left Thursday's preseason game on a stretcherRead more...

Davis Mills and Case Keenum each threw a touchdown pass while the Houston Texans held the New England Patriots to 180 total yards in a 20-9 preseason victory on Thursday night in Foxborough, MassRead more...

The last eight, usually the best part of any tournament if only because it's the last time you get multiple matches in one day (or night as the case may be this time), didn't disappoint at World Cup 2023. The darlings of everyone are out, and Spain are learning quickly. Let's spin this right round baby!Read more...

Slugger Jose Bautista will sign a one-day contract to retire as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, the team announced on FridayRead more...

Soon, Big Ten teams from the Midwest and East Coast will have a West Coast road trip," like they do in the pros, and vice versa. But unlike professional athletes, these players won't be getting compensated for their jobs," and some of them will be on commercial airplanes as they fly across the country to entertain...Read more...

Amanda Ilestedt scored in the 32nd minute and Filippa Angeldal converted a penalty in the 51st to send Sweden into the semifinals of the Women's World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Japan on Friday in Auckland, New Zealand.Read more...

Clayton Kershaw made his long-awaited return from the injured list Thursday, Lance Lynn will take the mound Friday night, and in what seems like a flash, the Los Angeles Dodgers have a rotation of veterans againRead more...

The two hottest teams in baseball since the start of July will square off in a three-game series starting Friday night in SeattleRead more...

Houston Astros rookie right-hander Hunter Brown, in pursuit of a fourth consecutive quality start on Thursday, came undone in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles and experienced a learning momentRead more...

The Kansas City Royals will return home Friday night to begin a two-game, in-state series with the St. Louis CardinalsRead more...

Left-hander Chris Sale is expected to start on the mound for the Boston Red Sox when they open a three-game series against the visiting Detroit Tigers on Friday night, but he might not be there for longRead more...

With left-hander Drew Smyly moving to the bullpen, right-hander Javier Assad is scheduled to start for the visiting Chicago Cubs on Friday night against the Toronto Blue Jays in the opener of a three-game seriesRead more...

It's bound to get better for the Washington Nationals when they get back home for their game Friday nightRead more...

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Second-team quarterback Drew Lock threw for 191 yards and two touchdowns as the host Seattle Seahawks beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-13 in the exhibition opener for both teams Thursday nightRead more...