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Nicky Lopez fills in, helps Braves crush Yankees
Nicky Lopez got a chance to join the Atlanta starting lineup on Monday thanks to an injury and responded with three hits and three RBIs to help the Braves rout the visiting New York Yankees 11-3 in the opener of their three-game interleague series.Read more...
Mets used balanced effort to get past Pirates
Daniel Vogelbach, Jonathan Arauz and Brandon Nimmo homered to lead a balanced offensive attack for the New York Mets, who beat the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 in the opener of a three-game series on Monday night.Read more...
Felix Auger-Aliassime ends skid in Cincinnati
Following a losing streak, Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime finally broke through in the first round of the Western & Southern Open on Monday in Cincinnati, beating Italy's Matteo Berrettini 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.Read more...
Cardinals C Willson Contreras (hip) exits game vs. A's
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras exited Monday night's game against the visiting Oakland Athletics due to right hip tightness.Read more...
Three straight home runs power Marlins past Astros
Jorge Soler, Luis Arraez and Josh Bell hit home runs in three consecutive eighth-inning at-bats as the host Miami Marlins defeated the Houston Astros 5-1 on Monday night.Read more...
Venus Williams defeats seeded opponent in Cincinnati first round
American Venus Williams knocked out No. 16 seed Veronika Kudermetova of Russia 6-4, 7-5 in their first-round match at the Western & Southern Open on Monday in Cincinnati.Read more...
Former NFL RB Alex Collins dies at 28
Former Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks running back Alex Collins died on Monday. He was 28.Read more...
Cardinals place LHP Steven Matz (lat) on 15-day IL
The St. Louis Cardinals placed left-hander Steven Matz on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left lat strain.Read more...
Brewers, Dodgers clash in matchup of NL division leaders
On a season-best eight-game winning streak, while putting together a baseball-best 20-8 record in the second half, the Los Angeles Dodgers will increase the challenge starting Tuesday with a visit from the first-place Milwaukee Brewers.Read more...
Bears claim former Falcons starting LB Mykal Walker off waivers
The Chicago Bears claimed linebacker Mykal Walker off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons on Monday.Read more...
Report: Patriots give LB Raekwon McMillan 1-year extension
The New England Patriots re-signed linebacker Raekwon McMillan to a one-year extension worth up to $2.245 million, ESPN reported on Monday.Read more...
Reports: Jets land RB Dalvin Cook on one-year deal
The New York Jets and free agent running back Dalvin Cook agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $8.6 million, NFL Network and ESPN reported Monday.Read more...
Heisman 2023: Bettors like Marvin Harrison Jr., Joe Milton
Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams is favored to win the 2023 Heisman Trophy, but he has a long way to go to join Archie Miller (1974-75) as the only repeat winners in the award's history.Read more...
Rockies reinstate OF Charlie Blackmon from 10-day IL
The Colorado Rockies reinstated outfielder Charlie Blackmon (hand) from the 10-day injured list on Monday.Read more...
D-backs option OF Jake McCarthy, recall OF Kyle Lewis
The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned outfielder Jake McCarthy to Triple-A Reno on Monday and recalled outfielder Kyle Lewis.Read more...
Five-star G Trentyn Flowers spurns Louisville for Adelaide of NBL
Trentyn Flowers, considered a five-star recruit in the Class of 2023, decommitted from Louisville on Monday in order to sign a professional contract with the Adelaide 36ers of Australia's National Basketball League.Read more...
Five-star DE Williams Nwaneri chooses Missouri
The No. 3 overall prospect in the Class of 2024 is staying in-state to play his college football, and that's welcome news for Missouri.Read more...
Guardians reinstate 3B Jose Ramirez after suspension
The Cleveland Guardians reinstated Jose Ramirez to the active roster after the third baseman served a two-game suspension following an on-field fight with the Chicago White Sox's Tim Anderson.Read more...
Ryan Day not close to naming winner in Ohio State QB competition
It's "not ideal," head coach Ryan Day said, as Ohio State's starting quarterback competition appears set to continue into the regular season.Read more...
Lionel Messi 'fine' after tweaking left ankle
Lionel Messi appeared to tweak his left ankle during a training session Monday, but the Inter Miami standout is not expected to miss Tuesday's League Cup semifinal on the road against the Philadelphia Union.Read more...
Patriots to sign RB Ezekiel Elliott
The New England Patriots are in agreement with free agent running back Ezekiel Elliott on a one-year deal, with NFL Network reporting the contract is worth up to $6 million.Read more...
Nationals put recent surge up against Red Sox
The Washington Nationals will take aim at their fourth consecutive victory when they host the Boston Red Sox in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday.Read more...
Tigers looking to gain ground on Twins
After a stretch that saw them play 13 of 16 games on the road, the Minnesota Twins will return home for a five-game homestand, starting with a two-game series against the Detroit Tigers beginning on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.Read more...
'I was already a success story' says Michael Oher
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Report: Dodgers to add RHP Gus Varland for bullpen
The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to select the contract of right-hander Gus Varland, according to the Los Angeles Times, and add him to the roster in advance of a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers starting Thursday.Read more...
DL Isaiah Lee leaves Iowa State after charge in betting probe
Isaiah Lee has left the Iowa State football program after being charged in a student-athlete gambling probe last week, the school confirmed to multiple media outlets Monday.Read more...
Unfortunately for Colts' Jonathan Taylor, his trade request leverage is not that of an NBA player
Jonathan Taylor is back at Indianapolis Colts training camp. He is still on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list and also his stance on remaining with the team has not changed. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Taylor still wants out of Indianapolis.Read more...
Nashville confident ahead of semifinal vs. Monterrey
Nashville SC can reach their first-ever major final Tuesday night when they host an extremely talented CF Monterrey squad in the Leagues Cup semifinals.Read more...
Free agent Jadeveon Clowney visits Jaguars
Free agent pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney visited the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday but did not sign with the team.Read more...
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami visit Philly in Leagues Cup semifinal
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami look to continue their storybook run in the Leagues Cup when they face the host Philadelphia Union in a semifinal on Tuesday night in Chester, Pa.Read more...
Cubs surging, White Sox fading as crosstown rivals meet
While the Chicago Cubs continue their push for the playoffs, the crosstown White Sox aim for some sustained success down the stretch of a lost season.Read more...
Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov dies at 21
Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov died Monday after a 19-month battle with a brain tumor.Read more...
Colts RB Jonathan Taylor back at camp, still on PUP list
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor returned to training camp after what head coach Shane Steichen said was an absence related to injury rehab.Read more...
Panthers WR Terrace Marshall leaves practice on cart
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall departed practice early on a golf cart Monday.Read more...
Aces, Liberty clash in Commissioner's Cup final
New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart and Aces guard Chelsea Gray will look for more Commissioner's Cup final success on Tuesday night in Las Vegas.Read more...
Report: WNBA commissioner to visit Denver, talk expansion
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is heading to Denver this week to talk expansion.Read more...
Report: Ravens activating RB J.K. Dobbins off PUP list
The Baltimore Ravens are activating top running back J.K. Dobbins off the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list on Monday, ESPN reported.Read more...
Report: 'Blind Side' subject Michael Oher claims adoption was ruse
The feel-good story behind the 2009 blockbuster film "The Blind Side" was all a lie, retired NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher alleges in a lawsuit filed Monday in Shelby County, Tenn.Read more...
Reds, Guardians meet in crucial 2-game series
Two teams facing desperate times in the quest for a postseason berth open a brief two-game series Tuesday when the Cleveland Guardians visit the Cincinnati Reds.Read more...
Premier League Round 1 Review: Chelsea and Liverpool play a pretty silly match after a very silly week
If it feels like Chelsea and Liverpool haven't been able to escape each other for about 20 years, that's probably because they haven't. It can be traced back all the way to 2004, when Steven Gerrard was thisclose to joining Chelsea from Liverpool, and then months later they met in the League Cup Final and the...Read more...
Derek Jeter to attend first Yankees Old-Timers' Day since retirement
Hall of Fame member Derek Jeter will attend his first Old-Timers' Day since retiring in 2014 as the New York Yankees honor the 1998 World Series team next month.Read more...
Aaron Donald rules over the institution that is John Madden Football
The release of Madden NFL 24 is just days away, a massive event in the gaming world. This year five NFL players will enter the season with 99 overall ratings; Aaron Donald is once again at the head of the class for a record seventh time in his career. With that, he passed Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning as...Read more...
Report: Saints RB Kendre Miller (knee) should be ready for Week 1
The New Orleans Saints were breathing a sigh of relief on Monday after an MRI showed that rookie running back Kendre Miller only sustained a knee sprain and should be ready for Week 1, NFL Network reported.Read more...
Georgia tops preseason Top 25; Michigan, Ohio St. next
Entering the 2023 season as it ended the last one, Georgia is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 poll released Monday.Read more...
Lilia Vu rises to No. 1 in world rankings
Two-time major champion Lilia Vu is the new No. 1 in the Women's World Golf Rankings.Read more...
Report: Cardinals' Zach Ertz (knee) cleared for full activity
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz has been cleared for full football activity after suffering a major knee injury last year that required surgery, NFL Network reported MondayRead more...
Bruins F David Krejci retires after 15 seasons
Forward David Krejci, who spent his entire NHL career with the Boston Bruins, announced his retirement on MondayRead more...
Reports: Rays SS Wander Franco not with team in San Francisco
Rays shortstop Wander Franco is not traveling with Tampa Bay for a three-game series with the San Francisco Giants that begins Monday, according to multiple reportsRead more...
Prof. Peyton: Manning joins Tennessee's communications school
Peyton Manning can add another title to his collection as the fall semester begins at the University of Tennessee: professor.Read more...
James Harden: 76ers president Daryl Morey 'is a liar'
James Harden made his position on Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey abundantly clear at an event in China with AdidasRead more...
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