Three Cuts: Braves catching platoon providing likely 2018 blueprint
Tyler Flowers and Kurt Suzuki’s collective proficiency sets stage for Braves offseason focus behind the plate.
D-backs swept after Twins strike for 9-run first
Arizona lefty T.J. McFarland was chased after getting only one out and allowing four run-scoring hits.
Mercury go cold, put up little resistance in loss to Sun
Brittney Griner led Phoenix with 18 points.
Twins Final Pitch: Opportunities to solidify playoff position await Minnesota
Tom Hanneman and Tim Laudner discuss the upcoming favorable Minnesota Twins schedule, which could help them solidify positioning for the postseason.
Rosario hits slam in 9-run 1st as Twins rout D-backs 12-5 (Aug 20, 2017)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Eddie Rosario hit a grand slam in a nine-run first inning and the Minnesota Twins routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-5 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Clean sweep: Rosario, Twins run Arizona out of town with 12-5 win
The Minnesota Twins used a nine-run inning in the first to jump ahead of the Diamondbacks in a 12-5 victory
Semien, Cotton send Athletics past sloppy Astros 3-2 (Aug 20, 2017)
HOUSTON (AP) Marcus Semien wound up with a Little League home run when Houston kept throwing the ball away, Jharel Cotton pitched well into the seventh inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Astros 3-2 Sunday.
Indians drop series finale to Royals, 7-4
It was a tough day for Danny Salazar, who allowed 12 hits and 6 runs in 4.2 innings.
Henrik Stenson closed with 64 to win at Wyndham
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) Henrik Stenson won the Wyndham Championship on Sunday, closing with a 6-under 64 for a one-stroke victory in the final event of the PGA Tour regular season.
Henrik Stenson closed with 64 to win at Wyndham
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) Henrik Stenson won the Wyndham Championship on Sunday, closing with a 6-under 64 for a one-stroke victory in the final event of the PGA Tour regular season.
33 wounded, 6 fatally, in weekend shootings in Chicago
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say at least 33 people have been wounded, six fatally, in weekend shootings in the nation’s third-largest city.
2nd phase of O’Hare cargo development under way
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has opened work on a second phase of a $220 million northeast cargo development at O’Hare International Airport.
Vikings sign former Gophers QB Leidner
The Minnesota Vikings signed quarterback Mitch Leidner, a former quarterback for the Minnesota Gophers from 2013-16
Cardinals recall Piscotty as 26th man for Sunday's game
Cardinals outfielder Stephen Piscotty will make a brief return to big league squad on Sunday.
Lampaert leads Vuelta as riders face winds, passing train
GRUISSAN, France (AP) Yves Lampaert took the overall lead of the Spanish Vuelta on Sunday after winning the second stage which saw strong winds, crashes and even a brief wait for a passing train.
Illinois scientists hope eclipse sheds light on weather
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Researchers in Illinois are hoping Monday’s solar eclipse can shed light on how sudden atmospheric changes can alter the weather.
FSU QB Deondre Francois looking for smoother sailing in sophomore season
Deondre Francois wants to emerge as a leader for the FSU offense.
Jaguars sign RB DuJuan Harris, waive CB Charles Gaines
The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed veteran running back DuJuan Harris and waived/injured cornerback Charles Gaines.
Cardinals rally late but cannot overcome Bears' 109-yard return
Carson Palmer was 9 for 14 for 67 yards and a touchdown.
Georgia CB Parrish not ruled out for opener after surgery
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) Georgia coach Kirby Smart says there is still a chance cornerback Malkom Parrish could be ready for the start of the season following surgery last week to repair a broken bone in his foot.