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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...

The New York Rangers named Phil Housley as associate head coach on FridayRead more...

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and the league owners are removing Pride jerseys next season.Read more...

We've already brought you the first 13 figures on this list. Check out the rest below.Read more...

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce came to the defense of Patrick Mahomes after he felt his quarterback was disrespected by Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr ChaseRead more...

Josh Harris' bid to purchase the Washington Commanders could be approved before the start of training camp next monthRead more...

One year ago, who would have thought that Julian Alvarez would be the breakout star of the World Cup instead of Gio Reyna, or that TCU backup Max Duggan would lead the Horned Frogs to a national championship game on the 1-yard line of 2022's closing? Trying to predict which figures will rise to the forefront in 2023...Read more...

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard underwent another knee surgery after being forced out of the playoff series loss to the Phoenix SunsRead more...

Sweetness. The Refrigerator. Broadway Joe. Over the years, the NFL has seen some great players step onto the field, and some of them have garnered nicknames that fit them to a tee. A good or great nickname should explain something about the person it's attached to. Something about their personality, ability on the...Read more...

If and not when could be the new general guideline for Lonzo Ball suiting up for the Chicago BullsRead more...

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kenta Maeda was reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start Friday's game against the host Detroit TigersRead more...

Of the 58 players selected in the 2023 NBA Draft, 46 went the traditional route: They played collegiately. NBA teams have drafted a handful of players outside of that pathway for years, especially in the second round. Nearly 80 percent of players selected coming through the college ranks might appear normal. Except...Read more...

Scoot Henderson is not the ideal 2023 NBA basketball player. That archetype is a 6-foot-7 or taller shooter with good defensive instincts. Henderson is 6-foot-2 and his jump shot is still a work in progress. With the profile of a franchise point guard prospect from 2002, Henderson is considered the second- or...Read more...

We'd wondered when Middle Eastern regimes would come for U.S. sports. They've got their mitts all over soccer now, warping how that sport works in Europe. They've completely altered golf. Boxing too. And yet it seemed that North America was the last frontier.Read more...

Two surprise teams in the National League West will get an opportunity to show off their playoff-contending form to one another when the Arizona Diamondbacks kick off a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants on Friday nightRead more...

When Padres manager Bob Melvin and Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez exchange lineup cards in San Diego on Friday night, they also could exchange notes on ejectionsRead more...

Recent history suggests the Boston Red Sox will be in good hands Friday night when right-hander Brayan Bello takes the mound for the start of a three-game road series against the Chicago White SoxRead more...

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The Milwaukee Brewers hope to find their offense when they open a 10-game road trip with a matchup against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday nightRead more...

The Toronto Blue Jays will start a nine-game homestand Friday night against the Oakland Athletics on a positive note after finishing a 4-5 road trip with two straight winsRead more...

While the Texas Rangers enjoyed a night off in Manhattan, the New York Yankees experienced a nightmarish performance in the BronxRead more...

The Philadelphia Phillies will look to rebound after a two-game sweep at the hands of the National League East-leading Atlanta BravesRead more...

The Baltimore Orioles look to maintain their success at Camden Yards when they began a nine-game homestand on Friday with the opener of a three-game set against the Seattle MarinersRead more...

Like many players on the Kansas City Royals, pitcher Zack Greinke has had a troublesome June as play heats up and the bad teams get even more separated from the goodRead more...

The Pittsburgh Pirates, who have the majors' longest active losing streak at 10 games, will try again for a victory on Friday night against the host Miami MarlinsRead more...

After a day off to savor 11 straight wins, the Cincinnati Reds look to match their longest win streak in the modern era on Friday when they host another red-hot club, the Atlanta BravesRead more...

The Detroit Tigers turned their fortunes around in Minnesota last weekend. They can move closer to first place in the American League Central with another successful series against the Twins this weekendRead more...