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Dodgers capitalize on Padres' sloppiness to retake sole possession of first place
LOS ANGELES — The San Diego Padres’ performance on Saturday could probably be put in a tutorial video.
Suggested title: How NOT to play a baseball game.
On a night the surging Padres were trying to bounce back from ...Read more
Orioles lose marathon to Astros, 5-4, as Ramón Urías plays spoiler again
HOUSTON — Breaking up Brandon Young’s perfect game bid Friday wasn’t enough for Ramón Urías. He needed even more revenge.
Urías, the longtime Orioles infielder who was traded to the Astros at the deadline, capped...Read more
Rockies blast Diamondbacks for six runs in the eighth en route to 10-7 victory
DENVER — What looked like a Blake Street Bummer turned into a LoDo Lalapalooza for the Rockies on Saturday night.
They exploded for six runs in the eighth inning to shock the Diamondbacks and pull out a 10-7 win.
The ...Read more
Quentin Johnston carted off after big hit: Takeaways from Chargers' preseason loss
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Chargers gave up a last-gasp touchdown drive and were nipped at the wire by the Rams, 23-22, in a preseason showdown at SoFi Stadium.
Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett threw for 324 yards — ...Read more
Gerry Dulac: Steelers drop last-second decision to Buccaneers, but preseason progress of key players encouraging
PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin talked about turnovers, self-inflicted wounds and penalties being a factor in defeat. But it’s the preseason, which makes most of his concerns secondary to what was most encouraging for the ...Read more
Vintage Verlander not enough for Giants vs. Rays in seventh consecutive loss
SAN FRANCISCO — The all-time strikeout leaderboard is about as meaningful as any scoreboard these days in the world of the San Francisco Giants, at least every fifth day when Justin Verlander takes the ball.
No wonder, ...Read more
Panthers' Nic Scourton leaves Houston before preseason game with collapsed lung
HOUSTON — The Carolina Panthers could be without rookie outside linebacker Nic Scourton for quite a while after the second-round pick was diagnosed with a collapsed lung before the team’s 20-3 preseason loss to the ...Read more
Giants' Jaxson Dart scores 2 TDs, takes first-team reps after Russell Wilson goes deep vs. Jets
NEW YORK — Jaxson Dart took another step Saturday night toward grabbing the Giants’ starting quarterback job if Russell Wilson falters early this regular season.
Dart, 22, took first-team snaps in a game for the first...Read more
Royals overcome Vinnie Pasquantino injury scare to secure series victory vs. White Sox
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals dodged a major injury scare against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
In the first inning, Vinnie Pasquantino dealt with a heat-related illness while facing White Sox ...Read more
Rams mum on whether Matthew Stafford worked out: Takeaways from preseason win
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Rams defeated the Chargers, 23-22, in a preseason game on Saturday at SoFi Stadium.
Here are five takeaways from the game and the day:
Rams won’t comment on Matthew Stafford situation
Rams ...Read more
Tigers wind up on top in roller-coaster ride against Twins, 8-5
MINNEAPOLIS — This one meandered a bit, but it ended up where the Tigers needed it to be.
In the win column.
Clutch hits by Trey Sweeney and Jahmai Jones in the seventh inning broke a 3-3 tie and the Tigers held on for...Read more
Ben Rice, Yankees bail out Max Fried as they take series against Cardinals
The New York Yankees bailed out their ace on Saturday night in St. Louis.
Max Fried did not have his stuff once again, however, Ben Rice and the Bombers’ offense came to the rescue in a 12-8 win over the Cardinals to ...Read more
Justin Fields, offense struggle in Jets' two drives vs. Giants defense
NEW YORK — It was all good just a week ago for the Jets and Justin Fields.
Gang Green won their preseason opener against Green Bay last weekend, with quarterback Justin Fields and the offense having a successful outing....Read more
La Velle E. Neal III: Through daunting part of schedule, Lynx just keep on winning
MINNEAPOLIS — Alanna Smith entered the Lynx media room Saturday and assured everyone that Courtney Williams was right behind her. A couple moments later, Williams entered, walking like she had aged 30 years over her ...Read more
Ira Winderman: Dates with destiny? Heat will have plenty in 2025-26.
MIAMI — To go through the Miami Heat’s just-released 2025-26 regular-season schedule and select the most meaningful or important games is to miss the point.
When you are coming off a 37-45 season and third consecutive...Read more
49ers win on Moody kick but lose starting guard Puni, two running backs to injury against Raiders
LAS VEGAS — Jake Moody made a 59-yard field goal as time expired to send the San Francisco 49ers home with a 22-19 preseason win Saturday over the host Las Vegas Raiders
But they’re going home with more injuries, none...Read more
Robert MacIntyre leads BMW Championship after battling Caves Valley crowd
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — If Robert MacIntyre wants to win his first PGA Tour event this season, he’ll have to beat the best golfer on Earth on Sunday at Caves Valley Golf Club. He’ll have to stare down Scottie Scheffler ...Read more
Hit or error? Play that ended Orioles pitcher's perfect game bid sparks debate.
Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino was only thinking about one thing when he saw his starting pitcher field a ground ball just four outs away from a perfect game.
“Set your feet.”
Brandon Young didn’t, and his ...Read more
Phillies ace Zack Wheeler placed on 15-day injured list with 'upper extremity blood clot'
WASHINGTON — Zack Wheeler felt normal while he pitched here Friday night.
The velocity on Wheeler’s fastball returned. His shoulder, more sore than usual two starts ago, held up well. He was pleased with his mechanics...Read more
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