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People are usually complex. They come with good and bad qualities. Hopefully, the bad ones don't hurt anybody. At one time Adam Pacman" Jones was the face of an out-of-control NFL. These days, it's still a fight for him to stay out of trouble, but he has also taken on the ultimate task for a dear friend - the late...Read more...

I won't pretend what follows makes any sense. It is simply a matter of taste, and my tastes have warped and mutated often into a territory I can no longer explain. If you're an Atlanta baseball fan, Spencer Strider is a titan walking among men. Cobb County probably has dubbed it Strider Day," a game every five or six...Read more...

Contributions from surprisingly effective starting pitchers Colin Rea and Julio Teheran have helped keep the Milwaukee Brewers atop the National League Central standingsRead more...

Sometimes, ballplayers will do just about anything to change their fortunes.Read more...

The Texas Rangers are coming off one of their worst offensive games of the year, as they struck out a season-high 16 times in a series-opening loss to the Detroit Tigers on MondayRead more...

Outfielder Jo Adell is back on the big-league roster for the Los Angeles Angels, who will play the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night in the second game of their four-game series in Anaheim, CalifRead more...

The Cincinnati Reds made a huge move in the standings over the past couple of weeks and slowly started to catch everyone's attentionRead more...

A pair of right-handers who did not allow a run in their most recent starts will oppose each other on Tuesday when the visiting Minnesota Twins take on the Atlanta Braves in the second game of a three-game seriesRead more...

Mike Trout scored from third base on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Angels to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in Anaheim, Calif.Read more...

Luis Castillo overcame a sluggish start to pitch seven strong innings and earn his first victory in a month as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Washington Nationals 8-4 on MondayRead more...

Mike Trout scored from third base on a wild pitch in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Angels to a 2-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox Monday night in Anaheim, CalifRead more...

Austin Hays drove in three runs and the host Baltimore Orioles withstood a long game that included multiple delays to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 10-3 in the opener of a three-game series on MondayRead more...

The Detroit Tigers used three pitchers before the end of the second inning, but injuries didn't slow them down en route to a 7-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday in the opener of a four-game series in Arlington, TexasRead more...

After a stunning 153-point regular season, it was only right that Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid put his name into the history books on Monday night at the NHL awards ceremony in Nashville.Read more...

Colin Rea and a trio of relievers combined on a three-hitter Monday night for the visiting Milwaukee Brewers, who beat the New York Mets 2-1 in the opener of a four-game seriesRead more...

Marcell Ozuna and Ronald Acuna Jr. hit home runs in the decisive seventh inning to help the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Minnesota Twins 4-1 on Monday in the opening game of a three-game series between division leadersRead more...

Detroit Tigers left-hander Matthew Boyd exited with an injury in the first inning of his start against the Texas Rangers on Monday night -- and his replacement, right-hander Will Vest, departed with an apparent injury during the secondRead more...

The Detroit Tigers will see the return of right-handed starter Matt Manning on Tuesday after he missed over two months with an injured foot, the club told reporters on MondayRead more...

Minnesota Twins right-handed reliever Jose De Leon will miss the rest of the season after tearing a ligament in his pitching elbow, which will require Tommy John surgery, the team confirmed MondayRead more...

Three days after the Los Angeles Angels acquired him from the New York Mets, infielder Eduardo Escobar was placed on the restricted list on MondayRead more...

The Oakland Athletics won't be able to take advantage of the Aaron Judge calling card to pad their dreadful home attendance when the New York Yankees open a three-game visit Tuesday nightRead more...

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani already has a decorated MLB career since arriving in 2018. One honor he has yet to pick up is the Cy Young Award, with the betting public suggesting that is on the verge of changingRead more...

The Colorado Rockies basked in the glory of a second day off in a five-day stretch Monday, following a run when they played 33 games in 34 daysRead more...

Yandy Diaz continues to find ways to contribute for the Tampa Bay Rays as he leads the team with the best record in the majors against the National League West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday in PhoenixRead more...

One of the biggest rumors from the mill today is Damian Lillard's interest in joining the Miami Heat. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, this news comes out the same day Lillard, and his agent Aaron Goodwin are set to meet with Portland's front office. It really is impressive how these rumors and meetings sync up...Read more...

If I have to hear one more TV, personality, or Twitter bird squawking about the NBA's top draft pick, Victor Wembanyama, missing a couple of perfunctory jumpers between photo shoots, I am going to throw myself in front of Shaq next time he barrels toward Inside the NBA's video board.Read more...

The Cleveland Guardians are floundering at three games under .500 but now could be the time to make a moveRead more...

The San Francisco Giants will pay a visit to their former first baseman Brandon Belt on Tuesday night when they head to Canada for a matchup with Toronto Blue JaysRead more...

The Colorado Rockies reinstated C.J. Cron from the 10-day injured list Monday, after the first baseman has missed more than a month with back issuesRead more...

The Atlanta Hawks finally decided that the talent of John Collins wasn't financially worth his on-court production. After six seasons with the Hawks, he was traded largely as a salary dump. Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, they sent him to the Utah Jazz for Rudy Gay, who is on an expiring contract, and set to make...Read more...

The Boston Bruins are trading former Hart Trophy recipient Taylor Hall to the Chicago Blackhawks, multiple outlets reported MondayRead more...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is moving closer to being ready for the start of the 2023 regular season.Read more...

Studies have shown that negative news garners more of the public's attention than positive news, so with that knowledge, I propose an alternative to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. The Basketball Hall of Fame has the prestige, but it doesn't generate as much conversation as Twitter ramblings from Zion...Read more...

Through the first three months of the season, Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez has ranked among the top contenders for the American League Cy Young AwardRead more...

Seven-time All-Star guard Damian Lillard and his agent are meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday to discuss the franchise's direction, Turner Sports reportedRead more...

The Atlanta Hawks and Utah are finalizing a trade that will send John Collins to the Jazz in exchange for Rudy Gay and a future second-round draft pick, ESPN reported MondayRead more...

For nearly a month, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez has been one of the majors' best pitchersRead more...

It's amazing sometimes to hear some of these star athletes talk and reveal the type of delusional world they dwell within. There's zero accountability, and no one close wants to play the bad guy. So, they go along through life, pointing the finger at everybody else whenever they mess up. Even when they are clearly...Read more...

With the MLB All-Star break approaching in two weeks, a crucial stretch of games stands ahead for the Boston Red SoxRead more...

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The visiting San Diego Padres are struggling. The Pittsburgh Pirates are in a tailspin. That's the setup for their series that opens TuesdayRead more...

Connor Bedard is considered a lock to be selected by the Chicago Blackhawks with the first overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft on Wednesday in Nashville, TennRead more...

Evolve, or die. College basketball big men, beware.Read more...

Miami Marlins left-hander Trevor Rogers will remain sidelined at least through the All-Star break due to a partial tear in his right lat, according to the Miami HeraldRead more...

Victor Wembanyama has reversed course, deciding not to play for France in this summer's FIBA World Cup so he can focus on training for his upcoming rookie season in the NBA and the 2024 Summer Olympics.Read more...

According to Sean Payton, and many others who have made football acquaintances with former Giants backup QB Davis Webb, he is a bookworm when it comes to the sport. Payton said that the 28-year-old Davis has a computer file with every game plan that he's ever had since high school. He may turn out to be a great head...Read more...

The Washington Nationals will try to match their longest winning streak of the season Monday night against the host Seattle MarinersRead more...

On Sunday afternoon, the New York Mets were six outs away from earning a much-needed series win and generating the type of positive momentum they've lacked all monthRead more...

When the Los Angeles Angels open a four-game series against the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in Anaheim, Calif., they will look different than the last time they were in their home ballpark mere days agoRead more...

The Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers both will look to flip the script as they open a four-game series Monday night in Arlington, TexasRead more...