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Gerry Dulac: Steelers get first look at some key pieces in sloppy preseason finale
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Steelers finally found some time for running back Jaylen Warren and tight end Pat Freiermuth, got another impressive eyeful of Skylar Thompson and put their newly constructed secondary on the field ...Read more
Paul Sullivan: Kyle Tucker returns, but Cubs lose series finale to Brewers in thriving rivalry
CHICAGO — Kyle Tucker was back in the Chicago Cubs lineup Thursday after a three-game respite from manager Craig Counsell to get his head together and his swing back.
Did anything positive come out of the time off?
“...Read more
Clayton Kershaw and rebounding offense help Dodgers salvage split against Rockies
DENVER — When the Dodgers arrived in Colorado on Sunday night they had a golden opportunity to pad their narrow division lead against with the worst team in the majors. The best they could do was hold serve, needing ...Read more
Braves' Austin Riley undergoes surgery, will miss rest of season
ATLANTA — Braves third baseman Austin Riley underwent core injury surgery Thursday and will miss the remainder of the regular season. He’s expected to return for spring training in 2026.
Riley’s surgery was ...Read more
Rob Gronkowski says he will sign a one-day contract to retire (again) as a Patriot
Rob Gronkowski first retired from the NFL in 2019 as a member of the New England Patriots.
The future Hall of Fame tight end retired again in 2022 as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
And even though he hasn't played...Read more
Athletics kick Twins when they're down, sweep series with 8-3 victory
MINNEAPOLIS — We’ve reached the helmet-bashing stage of the Twins’ rapidly unraveling season.
Royce Lewis, batting just .199 at Target Field, .175 in August, and .136 during this homestand, was robbed of a potential...Read more
How Royals' playoff chances brightened in homestand capped by win vs. Rangers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Major League Baseball team’s season is rarely on the brink on Aug. 10, but that’s the date the Royals returned home following a stinging loss to the Minnesota Twins.
The Royals had let a win ...Read more
Kelsey Plum sinks buzzer-beater as Sparks win despite Paige Bueckers' historic night
LOS ANGELES — It was a night when defenders draped over Kelsey Plum, her path to the rim often crowded. And when she turned to the officials for relief, the whistles were elusive.
But when it mattered most — that ...Read more
'Fourth Wing' author Rebecca Yarros apologizes after Colorado Avalanche sale draws intense interest
DENVER — More than 30,000 fans of top-selling Colorado author Rebecca Yarros rushed this week to buy VIP tickets to a themed Colorado Avalanche night in her honor. But so many were shut out that Yarros posted a public ...Read more
Celtics star Jaylen Brown's father arrested on attempted murder charge in Las Vegas: reports
BOSTON — Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s father has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed a man during a scuffle in a Las Vegas parking lot, according to jail records obtained by local news outlets.
Quenton M. Brown, ...Read more
Joe Starkey: If Big Ben is right about Aaron Rodgers, all bets are off
PITTSBURGH — I was already starting to sample the Steelers Kool-Aid so prevalent in these parts this summer when Ben Roethlisberger showed up with a keg of the stuff.
Did you hear him on his "Footbahlin" podcast this ...Read more
Dieter Kurtenbach: The 49ers have a big problem at wide receiver. Here are three reasonable solutions.
The 49ers are in the market for a wide receiver.
And we’re not just talking about a camp body, here. They’ve signed enough of those in recent weeks.
No, San Francisco is searching for someone who can actually play a ...Read more
Mark Story: It is time. Why Kentucky men's basketball should retire John Wall's jersey now.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fifteen years after John Wall last wore Kentucky blue and white in a game, his lasting impact on the UK men’s basketball program was on display this week on the social media platform now known as “X....Read more
Padres beat Giants with 4 homers, move to within a game of first place
These two weeks in which the Padres are playing only the Giants and Dodgers have provided some mood swings.
The Padres moved into first place in the National League West with a sweep in San Francisco last week and fell ...Read more
Yusei Kikuchi dominates for Angels, but Zach Neto leaves with wrist soreness
ANAHEIM — The Angels got a victory and an encouraging performance from their ace pitcher on Wednesday night.
All that tarnished the 2-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds was the question of Zach Neto’s health. Their ...Read more
Twins fall to Athletics, 4-2, in 10 innings
MINNEAPOLIS — In a 4-2 loss to the Athletics on Wednesday, the lasting image may be Twins reliever Génesis Cabrera punching his glove after giving up a go-ahead, two-run homer to Shea Langeliers to begin the 10th inning...Read more
Rockies rip Shohei Ohtani, beat Dodgers 8-3
DENVER — The Shohei Ohtani show flopped on Wednesday night at Coors Field.
The reborn Colorado Rockies hammered the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar for five runs on nine hits over four innings en route to an 8-...Read more
Rangers pull away late, snap Royals' six-game winning streak
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals are playing with house money and the dealer has laid down the cards before them.
Entering their 10-game homestand at Kauffman Stadium, the Royals knew a hot stretch was needed ...Read more
Giancarlo Stanton hits go-ahead home run in extras after Cam Schlittler's strong start to lift Yankees over Rays, 6-4
TAMPA, Fla. — As injuries decimated the Yankees’ rotation this spring, Cam Schlittler seized an opportunity to impress.
With a handful of strong starts at George M. Steinbrenner Field and other spring training sites, ...Read more
White Sox starter Martín Pérez takes next step in return from the IL in a 1-0 loss to the Braves
ATLANTA — The Chicago White Sox and Atlanta Braves combined for 43 runs in the first two games of their series at Truist Park.
Wednesday was all about pitching.
Sox starter Martín Pérez allowed one run, which was ...Read more
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