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Rookie phenom Elly De La Cruz recorded Cincinnati's first cycle in 34 years as the host Reds rallied from five runs down to tie their modern-era franchise record with a 12th straight win, defeating the Atlanta Braves 11-10 on Friday.

The season is quickly swirling down the drain in Las Vegas, and frustration is beginning to show. Following another crushing loss on Monday Night Football, Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams shoved a photographer to the ground leaving the field.

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At its heart, AEW's working ethos has always been to give fans what they want. What that means, most of the time, is to put on matches that seemed impossible before, or that their fans have been hoping to see one day. Whatever the hiccups at times, whatever the drama, whatever the long way around they sometimes go to...Read more...

The Colorado Rockies went all of last season without a grand slam, and their most recent one belonged to Elias Diaz on Sept. 10, 2021, against the Philadelphia PhilliesRead more...

There's been a recurring theme for the San Diego Padres this seasonRead more...

The Minnesota Twins began a nine-game road trip with a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on FridayRead more...

After facing adversity for the first time in his young major league career, Los Angeles Dodgers rookie right-hander Bobby Miller will take the mound again Saturday at home against the Houston AstrosRead more...

Kansas City Royals right-hander Jordan Lyles is chasing an elusive number to mark down on the left side of his pitching recordRead more...

Chicago White Sox right-hander Lance Lynn will look for a better result in Saturday's game against the visiting Boston Red SoxRead more...

Willy Adames broke out of pronounced slump in a big way during the Milwaukee Brewers' opener of a 10-game road trip Friday night in ClevelandRead more...

Bryan Hoeing, a 6-foot-6 right-hander for the Miami Marlins, once was recruited by then-Butler coach Brad Stevens, who now is the president of basketball operations for the Boston CelticsRead more...

The visiting Oakland Athletics ended an eight-game losing streak on Friday night, putting themselves in a position to clinch their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday afternoonRead more...

History is at stake on Saturday as the Cincinnati Reds look for a record-setting 13th consecutive win when they host the Atlanta BravesRead more...

When Adolis Garcia hit the first pitch of the 10th inning into the left field stands Friday night, it gave the youthful Texas Rangers another win and handed the struggling New Yankees another frustrating experienceRead more...

In the midst of a roller coaster season, the Philadelphia Phillies are trending in a positive directionRead more...

Anyone who wonders why the Orioles own the fourth-best record in the majors as they approach the midpoint of the season should consider this: Baltimore's longest losing streak is just three games, and that occurred just onceRead more...

The pitching advantage shifts to the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks when they seek to even their series against the San Francisco Giants in a Saturday afternoon affairRead more...

Tampa Bay's Jose Siri drove in four runs, starting pitcher Zach Eflin remained spotless at home, and the Rays rebounded from their series-opening loss to Kansas City, thrashing the Royals 11-3 on Friday night in St. Petersburg, FlaRead more...

Michael Conforto stroked a pair of two-run doubles, Patrick Bailey smacked a two-run home run and the second-place San Francisco Giants opened a three-game home series against the division-leading Arizona Diamondbacks with an 8-5 victory Friday nightRead more...

Mookie Betts hit a leadoff home run and rookie Emmet Sheehan went six strong innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers got the best of the visiting Houston Astros 3-2 on Friday in the opener of a three-game seriesRead more...

Joe Musgrove allowed just one run while going seven innings for the first time this season and Ha-Seong Kim, Xander Bogaerts and Juan Soto each homered and drove in three runs Friday night as the San Diego Padres defeated the visiting Washington Nationals 13-3Read more...

Logan Gilbert allowed just a run on two hits over seven innings and was the beneficiary of a 17-hit attack as the Seattle Mariners defeated the host Baltimore Orioles 13-1 Friday night in the opener of a three-game seriesRead more...

Elias Diaz belted a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning and the Colorado Rockies ended an eight-game losing streak with a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night at DenverRead more...

Brayan Bello turned in another strong start and Rafael Devers hit a two-run home run as the Boston Red Sox ended a two-game losing streak by beating the host Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Friday nightRead more...

Rookie phenom Elly De La Cruz recorded Cincinnati's first cycle in 34 years as the host Reds rallied from five runs down to match their modern-era franchise record with a 12th straight win, defeating the Atlanta Braves 11-10 on FridayRead more...

Trea Turner singled and drove in two runs, Brandon Marsh added three hits and an RBI and the host Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 5-1 on a rainy FridayRead more...

Adolis Garcia hit a tie-breaking two-run homer on the first pitch of the 10th inning as the visiting Texas Rangers beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on Friday nightRead more...

Shea Langeliers hit the go-ahead solo home run in the ninth inning and the visiting Oakland Athletics defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 Friday nightRead more...

Willy Adames hit two home runs to highlight a four-hit, five-RBI performance and Wade Miley tossed six strong innings to lift the visiting Milwaukee Brewers to a 7-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on FridayRead more...

Kenta Maeda pitched five scoreless innings for his first victory in two seasons, Max Kepler hit a two-run homer and the visiting Minnesota Twins topped the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on FridayRead more...

Carlos Santana stroked a two-out tie-breaking RBI single in the ninth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a 10-game losing streak by rallying to defeat the host Miami Marlins 3-1 on Friday nightRead more...

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Elly De La Cruz, playing in just his 15th major league game, hit for the cycle on Friday against the visiting Atlanta BravesRead more...

The Los Angeles Dodgers adjusted their bullpen Friday, activating right-hander Phil Bickford off the injured list, while left-hander Alex Vesia was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma CityRead more...

In need of infield help, the Los Angeles Angels acquired Eduardo Escobar and cash considerations from the New York Mets on Friday in exchange for a pair of minor league pitchersRead more...

San Antonio was on Wemby Watch on Friday afternoon waiting for Spurs No. 1 overall draft pick Victor Wembanyama to arrive in townRead more...

The Baltimore Orioles traded right-handed pitcher Spenser Watkins to the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations on FridayRead more...

The Milwaukee Brewers activated right-hander Matt Bush from the 15-day injured list prior to Friday night's game against the host Cleveland GuardiansRead more...

Major League Baseball is looking to hold a regular-season series in Paris in 2025.Read more...

Four months after retiring his jersey, the San Jose Sharks welcomed back Patrick Marleau in a coaching and advisory capacity on FridayRead more...

No. 1 draft pick Victor Wembanyama will play his first game with the San Antonio Spurs at NBA Summer League against No. 2 pick Brandon Miller and the Charlotte Hornets on July 7Read more...

If you're like most underachievers and procrastinators, the letter grade doesn't matter as long as you pass. I've lived most of my life by the mantra that C's are for degrees" and look where it's gotten me: Writing about sports for living, and passing judgment upon others without retaliation.Read more...

Offensive tackle Broderick Jones signed his four-year rookie contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on FridayRead more...

Every betting site has Victor Wembanyama installed as the runaway favorite to earn Rookie of the Year. In case you want to start engraving Victor Wembanyama's name on the award already, take a moment to consider this. Rookie of the Year hasn't always gone to the incandescent talent from every draft class.Read more...

Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez announced Friday that he will participate in the Home Run Derby next month in SeattleRead more...

Undrafted former Gonzaga star Drew Timme is signing with the Milwaukee Bucks, The Athletic reported FridayRead more...

Although both sit below .500, the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals head to England playing some of their best baseballRead more...

The New Jersey Devils re-signed forward Erik Haula to a three-year, $9.45 million contract extension FridayRead more...

The Houston Texans signed No. 3 overall pick Will Anderson to a fully guaranteed four-year, $35.21 million contract, NFL Network reported FridayRead more...

Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman said he felt Ja Morant's 25-game suspension from the NBA was "appropriate" and that he wants the All-Star guard to focus on the steps ahead to gain reinstatement from the leagueRead more...