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The Cleveland Guardians warded off a seventh-inning rally to back 5 2/3 strong innings from Noah Syndergaard en route to a 4-3 victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a four-game seriesRead more...

The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks, whose managers have each said recently their team's performances are "frustrating" and "disappointing," will start a three-game series at Phoenix on FridayRead more...

Reese Olson recorded his second career win after tossing six strong innings, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins on ThursdayRead more...

Adley Rutschman and Ryan Mountcastle each had a homer and two RBIs to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-4 victory over the visiting Houston Astros on Thursday afternoonRead more...

Ke'Bryan Hayes drove in three runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates posted a 7-5 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Thursday to record a split of their four-game seriesRead more...

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed forward Easton Cowan, their first-round 2023 draft pick, to a three-year, entry-level contract on ThursdayRead more...

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is nursing an adductor strain and wide receiver/kick returner Ray-Ray McCloud is dealing with a broken wrist, coach Kyle Shanahan announced ThursdayRead more...

England midfielder Lauren James received a two-match suspension Thursday for standing on a Nigerian player in a Women's World Cup Round of 16 match.Read more...

The objective is clear for the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers as they begin a nine-game road trip against the Chicago White Sox on Friday nightRead more...

How American soccer players are treated in the Premier League has always been an interesting conundrum. Unless you're a goalkeeper or somehow wind up at Fulham, heightened levels of scrutiny are at your doorstep that don't appear in other top leagues around the world. There have been a few other safe havens, like...Read more...

Everyone loves a good slam dunk contest. It doesn't matter if it involves NBA players, college athletes, or dudes from the neighborhood. If those involved are talented, creative highflyers, folks will gather around to enjoy the festivities. Obviously, the NBA owns the crown when it comes to spectacular dunking...Read more...

The Miami Marlins will look to record their first three-game winning streak in over a month on Friday when they open a three-game interleague series against the visiting New York YankeesRead more...

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick and first baseman Jose Abreu sat out Thursday afternoon's series finale at Baltimore due to injuriesRead more...

Oh, Phil. Phil, Phil, Phil, Phil, Phil. How are you greasing your way out of this one? PGA fan favorite-turned-LIV wrestling heel Phil Mickelson is in the news again for his gambling habits. In an upcoming book by Billy Walters, the professional gambler alleges Lefty wagered more than $1 billion, with losses...Read more...

Bryce James, the second son of Los Angeles Lakers great LeBron James, will play for Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, Calif., in the 2023-24 seasonRead more...

As the Carolina Panthers shift gears and end training camp, running back Miles Sanders remains idle due to a groin injuryRead more...

The Dodgers have pieced together their pitching staff all season because of injuries, but things are looking up as Los Angeles aims for a 10th National League West title in 11 seasonsRead more...

Rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson will start in the Indianapolis Colts' preseason opener Saturday at BuffaloRead more...

Indigenous Americans were almost eradicated. Black people were enslaved. Asians are mistreated. Millions still want to build a wall." People of color have been oppressed for centuries, and each group has its own plight. But misogyny has stood the test of time. The overturning of Roe v. Wade, the removal of...Read more...

San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York is being sued for alleged insider trading and violations of federal securities laws, the San Francisco Chronicle reportedRead more...

Super Bowl Championship expectations are rare for the Cincinnati Bengals. Before Ja'Marr Chase was drafted they hadn't won a playoff game since Bo Jackson played football. In 2023, the sports books have the Bengals as one of the top-five favorites to win the Super Bowl. However, they are currently dealing with a major...Read more...

The Cleveland Browns signed free agent defensive tackle Shelby Harris on ThursdayRead more...

The good vibes are starting to spill out of South Philly again. The Phillies might not catch Atlanta, but then they proved last season they don't really care about that sort of thing. Last night, Michael Lorenzen threw a no-hitter in his second start for the Fightins, and his first at home. It is the capper to what's...Read more...

Most of the attention of the soccer world is fixed on the Women's World Cup. And whatever's left over is on Lionel Messi's daily brace. But the world of soccer never stops, and in that fashion, the Premier League returns this weekend (so does La Liga but we can hold off on yet another discussion of the basketcase...Read more...

After another successful second-half road trip, the Los Angeles Dodgers will try to get their act together in their own ballpark on Thursday when they open a 10-game homestand against the Colorado RockiesRead more...

Michael Lorenzen threw the 14th no-hitter in Philadelphia Phillies history on WednesdayRead more...

When the Tampa Bay Rays acquired Randy Arozarena from the St. Louis Cardinals before the 2020 season, many questioned the decision because top left-handed pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore was part of the dealRead more...

The last time he was in Detroit, Kenta Maeda recorded his first victory since undergoing Tommy John surgery. The Minnesota Twins right-hander will go for his fourth win this season when he returns to the Tigers' home park on Thursday afternoonRead more...

Dusty Baker now has the seventh-most managerial wins in baseball. On Thursday afternoon, he'll look to move one win closer to sixth place when the Houston Astros close a three-game series against the host Baltimore OriolesRead more...

The visiting Atlanta Braves will try to clinch a four-game series win Thursday against the Pittsburgh PiratesRead more...

The Toronto Blue Jays flexed their offensive muscle en route to sweeping a series in Boston before benefiting from solid pitching to take two of the first three games of a four-game set in ClevelandRead more...

Michael Lorenzen threw the 14th no-hitter in Philadelphia Phillies history in their 7-0 victory over the visiting Washington Nationals on Wednesday.Read more...

Cal Raleigh hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting San Diego Padres 6-1 Wednesday nightRead more...

David Peralta laced a two-run single with two outs in the eighth inning to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 2-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night in PhoenixRead more...

Shohei Ohtani gave up one unearned run in six innings and Mike Moustakas hit a tiebreaking three-run homer to lift the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night in Anaheim, CalifRead more...

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly departed Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning with an apparent leg injuryRead more...

Oscar Colas homered, Elvis Andrus drove in three runs and Mike Clevinger pitched six strong innings to lead the Chicago White Sox past the visiting New York Yankees 9-2 on Wednesday nightRead more...

Jeff McNeil hit the tiebreaking homer leading off the sixth inning Wednesday night for the host New York Mets, who held off a ninth-inning rally by the Chicago Cubs to earn a 4-3 win in the rubber game of a three-game seriesRead more...

Kyle Tucker hit a two-run homer and Jose Altuve drove in three runs as the visiting Houston Astros beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 on Wednesday nightRead more...

Austin Riley's sacrifice fly in the eighth inning Wednesday night gave the visiting Atlanta Braves a 6-5 win over the Pittsburgh PiratesRead more...

Triston Casas hit a solo home run and Alex Verdugo had a two-run double to help the Boston Red Sox defeat the visiting Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Wednesday nightRead more...

Kevin Gausman tossed seven strong innings and George Springer capped a 13-pitch at-bat with a solo homer on Wednesday, lifting the visiting Toronto Blue Jays to a 1-0 victory over the Cleveland GuardiansRead more...

Spencer Torkelson hit a pair of homers and scored three runs and the host Detroit Tigers defeated the Minnesota Twins 9-5 on WednesdayRead more...

Paul Goldsmith had a two-run single, Lars Nootbar belted a home run and the St. Louis Cardinals held off the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Wednesday in St. Petersburg, FlaRead more...

Michael Lorenzen threw the 14th no-hitter in Philadelphia Phillies history in their 7-0 victory over the visiting Washington Nationals on WednesdayRead more...

Michael Lorenzen of the Philadelphia Phillies tossed a no-hitter in a 7-0 victory over the visiting Washington Nationals on Wednesday nightRead more...

Free agent running back Kareem Hunt received an offer from the Indianapolis Colts, according to NFL Network, but per the report, the sides did not come to an agreement on Wednesday.Read more...

The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder AJ Pollock on the 10-day injured Wednesday due to a left oblique strainRead more...

Second-year pro Sam Howell has been named the Washington Commanders' starting quarterback for Friday's road game against the Cleveland BrownsRead more...

Former NFL cornerback and Super Bowl champion Bashaud Breeland was arrested in Charlotte, N.C., after a traffic stop earlier this week and hit with a slew of charges, including possession of a stolen car, guns and drugs, multiple outlets reported WednesdayRead more...