Honda among 27 Japan players named for World Cup qualifiers
TOKYO (AP) Keisuke Honda is among 27 players named to Japan’s squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers against Australia and Saudi Arabia.
Wallabies coach Cheika feels fans' ire after test loss
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) Wallabies fans have a right to feel disappointed but not angry about the team’s heavy defeat in last weekend’s first Bledisloe Cup test against New Zealand, coach Michael Cheika said Thursday.
Gulls: Winningest team in San Francisco Bay Area baseball
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Among Denard Span’s greatest fears in the outfield is having a gull splat on him from above as he chases down a long fly ball.
Angels recall Scribner for start vs. Rangers (Aug 24, 2017)
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels will call up Troy Scribner from Triple-A Salt Lake to start Thursday against the Texas Rangers, and he will have some big shoes to fill.
Beltre hits 2 HRs, Rangers beat Angels 7-5 in 10 innings
Beltre hits 2 HRs, Rangers beat Angels 7-5 in 10 innings
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Junis back on mound as Royals aim to sweep Rockies (Aug 24, 2017)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jake Junis’ last two starts for the Kansas City Royals were very impressive.
Angels unable to mount comeback late, lose 7-5 in 10 innings
Angels unable to mount comeback late, lose 7-5 in 10 innings
Marlins look to bounce back against Phillies (Aug 24, 2017)
PHILADELPHIA — Attempting to chase down a National League wild-card spot, the Miami Marlins are running out of room for many more letdowns.
Rangers Get Nicknames Ready For MLB Players Weekend | The Dose
Rangers Get Nicknames Ready For MLB Players Weekend | The Dose
Valeri sets records, leads Timbers to 2-1 win over Rapids (Aug 23, 2017)
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Diego Valeri broke Portland’s career goals record and set another team mark by scoring in his fifth straight game, leading the Timbers to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night.
2016 Wimbledon finalist Raonic pulls out of US Open
NEW YORK (AP) Milos Raonic has become the latest top tennis player to pull out of the U.S. Open, saying he had a procedure on his left wrist.
2016 Wimbledon finalist Raonic pulls out of US Open
NEW YORK (AP) Milos Raonic has become the latest top tennis player to pull out of the U.S. Open, saying he had a procedure on his left wrist.
Fredy Montero scores, Whitecaps tie Sounders 1-1 (Aug 23, 2017)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Fredy Montero scored for third time in two games against his former team and the 10-man Vancouver Whitecaps salvaged a 1-1 tie with the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday night.
WATCH: Adrian Beltre Blasts TWO Home Runs vs. Angels
WATCH: Adrian Beltre Blasts TWO Home Runs vs. Angels
Hosmer's three-run homer wins it for the Royals
The Royals beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Wednesday night.
Hos: 'It's a swing like that that can really get things going for this team'
Eric Hosmer is hoping his walk-off homer on Wednesday jumpstarts the Royals' lineup.
Savarino, Rusnak, Movsisyan each score in 2nd half, RSL wins (Aug 23, 2017)
SANDY, Utah (AP) Jefferson Savarino, Albert Rusnak and Yura Movsisyan scored in the second half to help Real Salt Lake beat the 10-man San Jose Earthquakes 4-0 on Wednesday night.