CHICAGO (AP) — Rookie Brandon Pfaadt pitched shutout ball for the second time in three starts, and the Arizona Diamondbacks moved closer to an NL wild card berth by beating the Chicago White Sox 3-0 Wednesday for their eighth win in 10 games. Corbin Carroll hit a two-run double in …
Read More »Russia Says War Will Last Until 2025, Wanted to Beat Ukraine in Days
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu visiting the Army 2023 Exhibition on August 14, 2023, in Kubinka, Russia. Getty images Russia’s defense minister said its invasion of Ukraine could last until at least 2025. This is a far cry from Putin’s reported goal of capturing Kyiv within days of the invasion. …
Read More »Ex-ambassador says dark horse may beat Trump
Seven Republican presidential candidates on Wednesday will take the stage at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute in Simi Valley, California. Trump, who skipped the first Republican Party presidential debate in Wisconsin last month, boasts a lead of more than 40 points over his nearest competition, according to a …
Read More »Arsenal to pay €60m to beat Real Madrid to superb LaLiga winger; Man City ‘agree fee’ over Barcelona transfer
Arsenal are poised to battle Real Madrid for highly-rated Real Sociedad winger Takefuso Kubo, Barcelona have verbally agreed a fee with Manchester City to sign Joao Cancelo permanently, while Chelsea are eyeing two Serie A stars as Mauricio Pochettino aims to bring in a new left-back – all in Wednesday’s edition …
Read More »Matt Wallner hits grand slam to help Twins beat A’s 11-3
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Wallner hit a grand slam in a five-run first inning, Alex Kirilloff added a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 11-3 on a cold and drizzly night Tuesday night. With its 109th loss, the Athletics set a record for losses in a …
Read More »Braves score twice on Suzuki’s fielding error, overcome 6-run deficit to beat Cubs
ATLANTA (AP) — Sean Murphy reached on a two-run fielding error by right fielder Seiya Suzuki in the eighth inning and the major league-leading Atlanta Braves overcame a six-run deficit to beat the Chicago Cubs 7-6 on Tuesday night. “I thought it was going to get caught, but it (was …
Read More »Ionescu and Laney help Liberty beat Sun 84-77 to even semifinals series at 1-1
NEW YORK (AP) — With their season on the line, Sabrina Ionescu and Betnijah Laney took over to help New York even their playoff series with Connecticut. Ionescu scored 21 points and Laney added 20, including a key 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, to help the Liberty beat the Sun …
Read More »Austin Wells hits 2-run home run in 9th, Yankees beat Blue Jays 2-0
TORONTO (AP) — Rookie catcher Austin Wells hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Tuesday night. Michael King and two relievers combined on a three-hitter to help the Yankees improve to a major league-best 18-9 since …
Read More »Akil Baddoo, Parker Meadows homers spark four-run eighth as the Tigers beat the Royals 6-3
DETROIT (AP) — Akil Baddoo and Parker Meadows hit consecutive homers to lead off a four-run eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Tuesday night. Kansas City’s Zack Greinke pitched five shutout innings, and saw his winless streak grow to 22 games (19 starts) …
Read More »Burrow shakes off calf injury, throws for a season-high 259 yards as Bengals beat the Rams 19-16
CINCINNATI (AP) — After missing most of training camp with a calf injury, Joe Burrow is still working his way back into form. Monday night’s 19-16 win over the Rams, the first by the Cincinnati Bengals this season, went a long way. The Pro Bowl quarterback shook off the lingering …
Read More »Texans look to build on first win after putting everything together to beat Jaguars
HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie C.J. Stroud led Houston’s offense with ease, the defense forced multiple turnovers and special teams made two huge plays against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. All that added up to one of the best — and most complete — wins by the Texans (1-2) in years. …
Read More »Kenneth Walker III sparks Seahawks in second half as Seattle pulls away to beat Carolina 37-27
SEATTLE (AP) — On the weekend the Seattle Seahawks honored their past, their performance on the field looked like the height of their run a decade ago. An offense that leaned on a strong run game. A convincing second-half effort after a shaky start. And a frenzied crowd that caused …
Read More »Royals hit 4 homers, beat slumping Astros 6-5 for sweep and 6-game winning streak
HOUSTON (AP) — Nelson Velázquez hit two home runs and Salvador Perez and Matt Duffy also homered as the Kansas City Royals built a big lead early and held on for a 6-5 win over the slumping Houston Astros Sunday. The victory completed a three-game sweep and left Houston two …
Read More »Matt Gay kicks 4 FGs over 50 yards, including OT winner, as Colts beat Ravens 22-19
BALTIMORE (AP) — Matt Gay capped a terrific day of kicking with a 53-yard field goal in overtime, giving the Indianapolis Colts a 22-19 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. Gay made a record four kicks from beyond 50 yards, including a 53-yarder that tied it in the final …
Read More »NPFL champions Enyimba beat Liverpool, AC Milan to the signing of Real Madrid-loving wonderkid
The reigning NPFL kings have beaten top European teams to the signature of the talented youngster Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions Enyimba have secured the signing of rising star Daniel Daga on a season-long loan deal, Soccernet.ng reports. The 16-year-old midfielder, who made waves with his performances for the …
Read More »Matthew Shipley’s 24-yard FG as time expires helps Hawaii beat New Mexico State 20-17
HONOLULU (AP) — Brayden Schager passed for a touchdown and ran for another and Matthew Shipley kicked a 24-yard field goal as time expired to help Hawaii erase a 14-point halftime deficit and beat New Mexico State 20-17 Saturday night. Hawaii (2-3) had 15 of its 21 first downs in …
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