Holland helps White Sox beat sloppy Twins 5-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Derek Holland pitched six effective innings, Yolmer Sanchez homered and the Chicago White Sox beat the sloppy Minnesota Twins 5-1 on Thursday night.
Asuaje, Margot lead late rally as Padres beat Cardinals 4-3
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Carlos Asuaje’s RBI single in the ninth inning gave San Diego the lead and Jose Pirela’s sacrifice fly proved to be the game-winner as the Padres rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3
Peraza’s pinch-hit double in 8th rallies Reds over Cubs 4-2
CINCINNATI (AP) — Jose Peraza had a pinch-hit, bases-loaded double in the eighth inning on Thursday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs that avoided a series sweep.
Record scorer Villa gets 1st Spain call-up since 2014
MADRID (AP) David Villa has been called up by Spain for the first time since the 2014 World Cup, giving the country’s record scorer a chance to add to his 59 international goals.
Stalingrad history a constant presence for World Cup workers
VOLGOGRAD, Russia (AP) Sergei Kamin knows exactly what to do if his workers find a bomb from the Battle of Stalingrad.
Kapugedara to lead Sri Lanka for suspended Tharanga
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) Batsman Chamara Kapugedara will stand-in for suspended captain Upul Tharanga in the next two one-day international matches against India while opener Danushka Gunathilaka will miss the remainder of the series because of an
England wins toss and bats in 2nd test vs West Indies
LEEDS, England (AP) England won the toss and chose to bat in the second test against West Indies on Friday.
Raikkonen tops 1st practice for Belgian GP; Hamilton 2nd
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) Kimi Raikkonen posted the fastest time in the first practice session of the Belgian Grand Prix on Friday after having repairs on his Ferrari.
Saddle up: Sultan challenges Malaysia's SEA Games polo team
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) Malaysia’s polo team may be jousting for domestic supremacy after being challenged by a Sultan on the sidelines of the Southeast Asian Games.
3 positive doping tests being investigated from track worlds
MONACO (AP) Three positive doping tests involving athletes not yet identified are being investigated in samples taken from the track and field world championships held in London this month.
Brewers face stern test in visit to Dodger Stadium (Aug 25, 2017)
LOS ANGELES — The Milwaukee Brewers will do everything they can to increase the possibility that their weekend series at Dodger Stadium is a playoff preview.
Angels need Trout to get on track vs. Astros (Aug 25, 2017)
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels remain in the thick of the American League wild-card race heading into the opening game of their weekend series against the visiting Houston Astros on Friday night, but they might
Martinez returns to Rangers, gets nod vs. A's (Aug 25, 2017)
OAKLAND, Calif. — Right-hander Nick Martinez makes a return to the major leagues when he opens a three-game series for the Texas Rangers against the Oakland Athletics on Friday night.
Perez gets through 7, Rangers beat Angels 3-0 (Aug 24, 2017)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Martin Perez dodged a couple early jams en route to seven strong innings, Drew Robinson and Mike Napoli homered and the surging Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 on Thursday night.
Solid pitching from Perez, Rangers shut out Angels 3-0 | Rangers Live
Behind more stellar pitching from Martin Perez the Texas Rangers are able to get the series win in Anaheim against the LA Angels.
Drew Robinson: 'Definitely playoff baseball'
Drew Robsinson gave the Texas Rangers the lead early on to help get the win against the LA Angels Thursday.
Overhauled Mets begin series at Washington (Aug 25, 2017)
WASHINGTON — It has been about seven weeks since the New York Mets last visited Nationals Park, and the team that made the 2015 World Series may not be recognizable when it begins a four-game, three-day series
Saints compliment poise, potential of Texans' Watson
Saints compliment poise, potential of Texans’ Watson
After brawl, Yankees start series vs. Mariners (Aug 25, 2017)
NEW YORK — On Thursday, the New York Yankees experienced their wildest and most frustrating game of the season.
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