Tough Valkyries defense ruins Caitlin Clark's return to Fever
(Photo credit: Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The Golden State Valkyries rode a stout defensive effort...
MLB to use ABS challenge system at All-Star Game
(Photo credit: THOMAS BENDER/HERALD-TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK) For the first time, next week's Major League Baseball All-Star Game...
Braves hope for Ronald Acuna Jr.'s return vs. Athletics
(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images) The Atlanta Braves were crushed in their series opener against the Athletics but overshadowing...
Closers in focus as Padres, Diamondbacks meet
(Photo credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images) Tuesday was a big day for San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez. Earlier in the day,...
Lawrence Butler homers twice, Nick Kurtz adds slam as A's rout Braves
(Photo credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images) Lawrence Butler homered twice and Nick Kurtz belted his first career grand slam to lead...
WNBA All-Star draft: Caitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier trade coaches
(Photo credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images) Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier were encouraged to negotiate some trades immediately...
Valkyries pay visit to Fever as Caitlin Clark returns
(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images) Caitlin Clark plans to play for the Indiana Fever for the first time in more than two...
Pirates ball-crusher Oneil Cruz accepts HR Derby invite
(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images) Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz accepted an invitation on Tuesday to compete...
Valkyries visit Fever in matinee meeting of .500 teams
(Photo credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images) The expansion Golden State Valkyries and Indiana Fever will match up on Wednesday afternoon...
Storm heating up, looking to extend Sun's struggles
(Photo credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images) The Seattle Storm will be out to remain perfect, at least on the eastern swing of their...
Dirty birds? Kirk Cousins 'misled' by Falcons drafting QB in 2024
(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images) Kirk Cousins believed he had all the facts and with no reason to doubt the Atlanta Falcons'...
Rangers' Nathan Eovaldi continues comeback against Angels
(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images) Texas right-hander Nathan Eovaldi on Tuesday night will make his third start since missing...
Allisha Gray continues steady scoring in Dream win over Valkyries
(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images) Allisha Gray scored a game-high 24 points to help the Atlanta Dream post a 90-81 victory...
Braves hope series at Athletics snaps recent struggles
(Photo credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images) The Atlanta Braves are floundering at 11 games below .500 with the All-Star break just...
Agent: Paolo Banchero, Magic agree to $239M max rookie deal
(Photo credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images) The Orlando Magic are locking up cornerstone player Paolo Banchero, agreeing to a five-year,...
Hawks officially bring in F/C Kristaps Porzingis, waive F David Roddy
(Photo credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images) The Atlanta Hawks officially welcomed Kristaps Porzingis on Monday while waiving forward...
John Collins, Kevin Love, Norman Powell dealt in 3-team swap
(Photo credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images) The Heat, Clippers and Jazz completed a deal on Monday that sent John Collins to Los Angeles,...
Orioles look to keep trending up against visiting Mets
(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images) The New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles have generated recent momentum going into their...
Report: 3-way trade includes Norman Powell, John Collins
(Photo credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images) The Heat, Clippers and Jazz have agreed to a deal that will send John Collins to Los Angeles,...
All-Star pitchers in spotlight as Rangers visit Angels
(Photo credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images) Two pitchers who earned spots on the American League All-Star team will square off Monday...
MLB roundup: Kyle Tucker, Cubs crush Cardinals 11-0
(Photo credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images) Matthew Boyd celebrated his All-Star Game selection by striking out nine batters in five...
Two-time champ Pete Alonso, Kyle Schwarber decline HR Derby invites
(Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images) Two-time champion Pete Alonso of the New York Mets said Sunday that he will not be...
Dream host Valkyries before long road trip
(Photo credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images) Before the Atlanta Dream begin a six-game, 17-day road trip, the team will welcome the...
Wizards acquire CJ McCollum, others in 3-team trade
(Photo credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images) The Washington Wizards completed a three-team trade on Sunday, acquiring guard CJ McCollum,...
Trevor Rogers, Jackson Holliday lift Orioles over skidding Braves
(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images) Trevor Rogers pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings and Jackson Holliday homered to help the visiting...
Angel Reese, Alyssa Thomas among dozen All-Star Game reserves
(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images) League rebounding leader Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky and assists leader Alyssa...
Catcher-needy Orioles acquire Alex Jackson from Yankees
(Photo credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images) The Baltimore Orioles acquired minor league catcher Alex Jackson from the New York Yankees...
Orioles' Trevor Rogers still looking for first victory over Braves
(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images) Baltimore left-hander Trevor Rogers will try to change his disappointing history against...
MLB roundup: Jays top Angels in 11th for 7th straight win
(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images) Addison Barger hit an RBI single with two outs in the 11th inning and the Toronto...
Atlanta, D.C. United settle for draw to extend winless droughts
(Photo credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images) D.C. United and visiting Atlanta United each saw their winless droughts extended to four...
Shane van Gisbergen wins dramatic duel on the streets of Chicago
(Photo credit: Daniel Bartel-Imagn Images) CHICAGO - In a dream matchup between the veteran road course king and the 18-year-old...
Giants activate 3B Matt Chapman (hand) from IL
(Photo credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images) The San Francisco Giants activated third baseman Matt Chapman from the 10-day injured...
Back-to-back RBI doubles lift Orioles over Braves in 10 innings
(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images) Ramon Laureano and Jacob Stallings delivered run-scoring doubles in the 10th inning to help...
Blue Jays place RHP Yimi Garcia (ankle) in 15-day IL
(Photo credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images) The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Yimi Garcia on the 15-day injured list with a...
Report: Astros sign RHP Hector Neris
(Photo credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images) The Houston Astros signed right-hander Hector Neris, according to multiple reports....
Report: OF Alex Verdugo clears waivers, released by Braves
(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images) Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo cleared waivers Saturday and was officially...
Sun, Aces meet looking to resolve disappointing stretches
(Photo credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images) The last-place Connecticut Sun are hopeful a promising addition to the roster will make...
Visiting Storm look to gain ground on Liberty
(Photo credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images) The Seattle Storm will continue their four-game road trip on Sunday afternoon against...
Dean Kremer, Orioles intend to extend Braves' slump
(Photo credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images) Baltimore's Dean Kremer will try to extend his streak of scoreless innings on Saturday...
Phillies' Ranger Suarez looks for another strong outing vs. Reds
(Photo credit: Mady Mertens-Imagn Images) The Cincinnati Reds are becoming known for their resilience. Fresh off an impressive...
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