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MLB roundup: Royals' Noah Cameron (1 hit) dazzles in 1st complete game

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:40:21 GMT

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Noah Cameron tossed a one-hitter and Michael Massey and Bobby Witt Jr. each homered to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels in the rubber match of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

Cameron (7-8), making his first career appearance at Angel Stadium, threw five perfect innings before issuing a leadoff

Cowboys sign 8-time Pro Bowl LB Von Miller

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:55:08 GMT

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Eight-time Pro Bowl linebacker Von Miller is set to play his 15th NFL season back in his home state after signing with the Dallas Cowboys, ESPN reported on Sunday evening.

Miller confirmed the news on his Instagram account, posting a picture of himself in a Cowboys uniform with the caption, 'Hereee Weee Gooo @dallascowboys LFG!!!'

Miller is a native of Texas wh

Zack Gelof breaks late tie as Athletics down Rangers

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:19:10 GMT

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Zack Gelof's two-run homer in the seventh inning lifted the Athletics to a 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Gelof, who returned Monday after a lacerated right knee put him on the injured list for a month, highlighted a 2-for-5 game with a two-run shot off Jakob Junis (1-2) to break a 2-2 tie.

The 403-foot opposite-field sho

Red Sox put DH Masataka Yoshida, RHP Justin Slaten on IL

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:19:05 GMT

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The Boston Red Sox placed designated hitter Mastaka Yoshida (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list and right-hander Justin Slaten (elbow) on the 15-day IL on Sunday.

Slaten's placement on the IL is retroactive to Thursday. In corresponding moves, the Red Sox recalled catcher Mickey Gasper and left-hander Raymond Burgos from Triple-A Worcester.

The Red Sox

Wyatt Langford, Rangers look to extend good feelings vs. A's

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:40:22 GMT

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Wyatt Langford's bat has been in hibernation and the Texas Rangers hope mid-August is a good time for its reappearance.

The 24-year-old Langford is fresh off his first homer since Aug. 1 and his first multi-hit outing since July 25 when the Rangers complete a three-game series against the Athletics on Sunday afternoon at West Sacramento, Calif.

Langford's second

With an eye on the wild card, Orioles join Rays in playing 'meaningful baseball'

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:25:06 GMT

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Before Saturday night's game against the American League East-leading Tampa Bay Rays, Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said he was happy the club was playing meaningful games in August after trading away multiple key players at the deadline.

His team indeed is faring nicely this weekend.

The Orioles will attempt to clinch the four-game series Sunday af

MLB roundup: Cards' Joshua Baez first to debut with 3-HR game

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:40:28 GMT

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Joshua Baez became the first player in major league history to hit three home runs in his debut, helping lead the visiting St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday afternoon.

Baez hit homers to right, center and left field in his first three at-bats, driving in five runs as St. Louis won its third game in four tries. He became the

Wyatt Langford helps Rangers rally past A's, snap skid

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:40:35 GMT

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Wyatt Langford hit a go-ahead two-run homer as part of a 3-for-4 outing to lead the Texas Rangers to a 5-3 victory over the Athletics on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

Corey Seager had two hits and one RBI and MacKenzie Gore ended a four-start winless stretch for Texas, which halted a four-game losing streak. Jacob Latz recorded a two-inning save as the Ran

Rangers activate RHP Jakob Junis from injured list

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:05:05 GMT

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The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Jakob Junis from the 15-day injured list Saturday, bringing back one of their most reliable bullpen arms before their game against the Athletics.

Junis had been sidelined since late July due to a left adductor strain. He was placed on the IL on July 30, retroactive to July 29, and missed 15 games without making a minor league

Brewers acquire INF Jonathan Ornelas from Athletics

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:19:17 GMT

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The struggling and banged-up Milwaukee Brewers added some infield depth by acquiring Jonathan Ornelas from the Athletics on Saturday.

Manager Pat Murphy wasted no time with the 26-year old Ornelas, putting him in the lineup as Milwaukee faced the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third contest of their four-game series the same day he was acquired.

Ornelas was ba

Kaden Honeycutt dominates Richmond for second career Truck Series win

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:19:18 GMT

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RICHMOND, Va. -- It's been the ultimate celebratory week for TRICON Garage driver Kaden Honeycutt who absolutely dominated the weather-delayed Black's Tire 250 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Richmond Raceway Saturday afternoon -- the strong winning effort coming only days after the 23-year-old Texan announced he and his

Texans sign QB Brett Rypien, place QB Graham Mertz on IR

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:19:15 GMT

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The Houston Texans signed veteran Brett Rypien to a contract on Saturday and placed fellow quarterback Graham Mertz on season-ending injured reserve.

The move comes two days after Mertz tore his ACL during the Texans' 27-7 preseason loss to the visiting Los Angeles Chargers.

Rypien, 30, will be the third quarterback on the

Cards RB Jeremiyah Love (ankle) out at least one week

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:55:23 GMT

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Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Jeremiyah Love will be out at least one week with an ankle injury, head coach Mike LaFleur said on Saturday.

Per LaFleur, Love was a 'little more sore' than expected after Arizona's 27-14 preseason victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday. The coach initially told reporters after the game that Love could've gone back into the

A's eager for elusive home winning streak in rematch vs. Rangers

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:25:16 GMT

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The Athletics haven't won consecutive home games in nearly two months, but they will take a swing at doing so when they face the struggling Texas Rangers on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.

The Athletics ended an eight-game home losing streak with Friday's 8-3 series-opening victory over Texas. They last won two in a row at Sutter Health Park when they defeat

Road skid snapped, Royals seek series win against Angels

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:05:10 GMT

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After grinding out a 7-6 victory in Friday night's series opener, the Kansas City Royals can exhale a little as they try for the series win Saturday night against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.Thanks to a career night from first baseman Jac Caglianone, the Royals snapped a seven-game road losing streak, including three close games up Interstate-5 to the two-time

UKPNP establishes US national chapter at Texas convention, calls for probe into alleged rights violations in PoJK

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:29:43 GMT

Texas [US], August 15 (ANI): The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) formally established its United States national chapter during a convention held at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center in Texas, bringing together party delegates, office bearers from various US states and representatives of progressive and nationalist organisations.

According to a post on X by UKPNP Central Spokesperson Sardar N

MLB roundup: Christian Walker, Astros stun M's with 10th-inning rally

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:19:12 GMT

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Christian Walker blasted a three-run, walk-off homer as the Houston Astros answered a three-run rally by the visiting Seattle Mariners in the top of the 10th with a five-run bottom half en route to a wild 10-7 victory on Friday.

Victor Robles plated automatic runner Brendan Donovan with a homer to the left-center-field gap off Astros reliever Enyel De Los Santos (2-3

Athletics' Jacob Wilson listed as day-to-day with bruised hand

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:25:14 GMT

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Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson, hit by a pitch on his left hand on Friday, is listed as day-to-day after X-rays were negative.

Wilson exited the game against the Texas Rangers in West Sacramento, Calif., in the bottom of the second inning with what the team termed as a contusion. After the Athletics' 8-3 win, he was dealing with swelling on his pinkie, according to

Jeff McNeil collects 4 hits, 3 RBIs as A's pull away from Rangers

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 05:19:07 GMT

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Jeff McNeil had a season-high four hits and three RBIs, including a tiebreaking homer, as the Athletics notched an 8-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday in West Sacramento, Calif.

Lawrence Butler also went deep and Carlos Cortes laced a three-run double as the A's won for just the fourth time in the past 19 games. McNeil contributed two doubles and a single as

Athletics' Jacob Wilson (bruised hand) exits after getting hit by pitch

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:25:09 GMT

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Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson exited the Friday game against the Texas Rangers in Sacramento, Calif., in the bottom of the second inning with a bruised left hand.

Wilson was plunked on the hand in the bottom of the first inning by a pitch from Rangers right-hander Kumar Rocker. He was in pain but elected to remain in the contest and later scored on Carlos Cortes' t

Bills' Phidarian Mathis banned 3 games for substance violation

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:55:06 GMT

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Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis received a three-game suspension on Friday from the NFL, which cited a violation of its substances of abuse policy.

According to ESPN, the punishment was in response to 'an alcohol-related incident' from the spring of 2025 when Mathis was on the New York Jets' roster. The Jets released him

Cardinals rookie G Chase Bisontis nursing knee injury

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:05:12 GMT

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Arizona Cardinals rookie guard Chase Bisontis could be sidelined an extended period of time.

Bisontis was carted to the locker room Thursday night after a Las Vegas Raiders defensive lineman fell on his left knee during the third quarter of Arizona's 27-14 preseason victory.

'Not good,' Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur sa

Rangers seek to halt slide at expense of reeling A's

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:55:14 GMT

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The Texas Rangers don't have much time to put an ugly series against the Los Angeles Angels behind them, but manager Skip Schumaker vowed there will be changes entering Friday's opener against the Athletics at West Sacramento, Calif.

The Rangers dropped the final three contests of a four-game set against the Angels, and Thursday's 7-0 setback left them 1-6 in Anaheim

Royals vie to boost poor road record in weekend series vs. Angels

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:25:15 GMT

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The Los Angeles Angels can match their longest winning streak of the season when they open a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.

The Angels pounded out 15 hits, including 14 singles, and rookie right-hander Walbert Urena allowed two hits over six innings in a 7-0 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday, extendin

Marlins' Sandy Alcantara strives to extend streak, fluster Reds

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:40:27 GMT

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Sandy Alcantara will try to extend his latest scoreless streak for the Miami Marlins on Friday evening when he takes the mound against the host Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game series.

Alcantara (13-6, 3.52 ERA) has not allowed a run in his past three outings covering 20 innings, marking his second scoreless streak of at least 20 innings this season.

MLB roundup: Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft goes distance, fans 10 Marlins

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:05:09 GMT

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Braxton Ashcraft pitched his first career complete game and struck out 10 batters as the Pittsburgh Pirates ended Miami's four-game winning streak by defeating the host Marlins 13-1 on Thursday afternoon.

Other than Owen Caissie's shutout-spoiling homer to lead off the ninth, Ashcraft (12-5) did not allow a runner past first base. He surrendered just three hits and on

Walbert Urena (6 IP), Mike Trout (3 hits) lead Angels past Rangers

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:05:05 GMT

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Mike Trout went 3-for-5, drove in a run and scored another while rookie Walbert Urena allowed two hits over six innings, leading the Los Angeles Angels to their third straight win, a 7-0 drubbing of the Texas Rangers on Thursday night in Anaheim, Calif.

It was Trout's second consecutive three-hit game. He has eight career stretches of at least back-to-back games with

Walbert Urena, Mike Trout's 3 hits lead Angels past Rangers

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:25:07 GMT

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Mike Trout went 3-for-5, drove in a run and scored another, and rookie Walbert Urena allowed two hits over six innings en route to his eighth victory to help lead the Los Angeles Angels to their third straight win, a 7-0 drubbing of the Texas Rangers on Thursday night in Anaheim, Calif.

It was Trout's second consecutive three-hit game -- the eighth time he's accompli

NFL preseason roundup: Raiders' Fernando Mendoza throws TD pass in debut

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:19:03 GMT

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Fernando Mendoza made his anticipated debut for the Raiders on Thursday night, playing in four full drives and throwing for a touchdown in Las Vegas' 27-14 loss to the visiting Arizona Cardinals in both teams' preseason opener.

Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner out of Indiana, completed 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards and the score,

Apple opens advanced manufacturing center in Houston, plans Mac Mini production this year

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:03:27 GMT

Houston (Texas) [US], August 14 (ANI): Apple opened its new Advanced Manufacturing Center in Houston on Thursday and confirmed that it will begin manufacturing the Mac mini at the site later this year.

According to Apple, the 20,000-square-foot facility operates as the company's second manufacturing learning site in the United States. It is situated inside the existing Houston plant that builds and ships Apple's

Reports: CB Terrion Arnold signing with Seahawks

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:55:12 GMT

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Cornerback Terrion Arnold, who faces eight felony charges related to robbery and kidnapping, is signing with the Seattle Seahawks, multiple reports said Thursday.

Arnold was arrested on June 24 and the Detroit Lions released him five days later following an incident last February near Tampa, Fla.

Per ESPN, now that Arnold has a new team, t

NBA releases 2026-27 regular-season schedule

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:55:14 GMT

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The NBA released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule Thursday, confirming dates for a Finals rematch on Christmas Day and a series of homecomings involving some of the biggest names to change teams this offseason.

The defending champion New York Knicks will host the San Antonio Spurs on Dec. 25 in their first meeting since New York won last season's NBA Finals. The t

Saints rookie WR Jordyn Tyson (leg) exits practice

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:55:11 GMT

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New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson sustained an apparent injury to his leg and exited Thursday's joint practice with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

'Yeah, I just know something with his leg,' Saints head coach Kellen Moore told reporters after practice. 'Him -- and (safety Terrell) Burgess was the other guy that left -- something with their lower body, b

US natural gas production set for record 122.5 Bcf/d in 2026, up 3.4%: EIA

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:30:59 GMT

Washington DC [US], August 13 (ANI): US marketed natural gas production is projected to rise to a record 122.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2026, about 3.4 per cent higher than the previous record set last year, driven largely by higher output from the Permian and Haynesville regions, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

The latest projection, contained in the EIA's August 2026 Sh

Rangers' Jacob deGrom chases elusive road win vs. Angels

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:55:14 GMT

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The playoff-contending Texas Rangers will try to earn a split of their four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., on Thursday night.

To do that, two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom will have to do something he's never done -- win at Angel Stadium.The right-handed deGrom (8-7, 3.87 ERA) is 1-3 with a 4.98 ERA in seven career appear

Pirates turn to Braxton Ashcraft in quest to salvage finale vs. Marlins

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:40:28 GMT

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Pittsburgh's Braxton Ashcraft and Miami's Tyler Phillips have some things in common.

Both of them are right-handed starting pitchers who have spent loads of time as relievers.

On Thursday afternoon, they will be starters when Ashcraft (11-5, 4.08 ERA) and the Pirates visit Phillips (3-5, 3.47) and the Marlins to conclude a three-game series.

Ashcraft, 26,

MLB roundup: Alex Bregman blasts 3 homers as Cubs crush Nationals

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:25:05 GMT

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Alex Bregman slammed three homers and drove in seven runs, both career highs, leading the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 12-6 win against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.

Dansby Swanson homered, doubled and scored three times in the No. 9 spot for the Cubs, who have won eight of their past nine games. Seiya Suzuki had two hits, two RBIs and two runs, and Pedro Rami

Mike Trout's 3 hits help Angels' George Klassen get first career win

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:40:20 GMT

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Mike Trout went 3-for-5 with two RBIs and George Klassen gave up two runs on five hits over six innings to pick up his first major league victory as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Wednesday night in Anaheim, Calif.

Jose Siri had a game-tying pinch-hit double and also scored the go-ahead run on a squeeze play for Los Angeles, which defeated Tex

Two soldiers killed after US military's Apache helicopter slams into Central Texas field, catches fire

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:59:05 GMT

Texas [US], August 13 (ANI): Two US Army soldiers were killed after an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based at Fort Hood crashed in a field near Salado in Central Texas on Wednesday (local time), sparking a large grass fire, the US Army said.

According to a statement issued by Fort Hood, the Army confirmed that both soldiers aboard were killed in the crash, with their identities being withheld for 24 hours follow

Browns will start QB Deshaun Watson in preseason opener vs. Bears

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:55:14 GMT

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Deshaun Watson will start the preseason opener at quarterback when the Cleveland Browns visit the Chicago Bears on Saturday.

First-year Browns coach Todd Monken told reporters Wednesday that Watson will play the first half against the Bears. Shedeur Sanders will start the second half.

In the second preseason game on Aug. 22, Sanders wil

Two pilots killed in US Army helicopter crash

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:35:38 GMT

The AH-64 Apache sparked a large wildfire and prompted evacuations after coming down near Fort Hood in Texas

Two pilots have been killed after a US Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed in a field in central Texas and burst into flames, sparking a large wildfire and prompting evacuations in the surrounding area.

The helicopter, based at the Fort Hood military installation, went down n

Blue Jays claim RHP Paul Sewald off waivers from D-backs

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:25:14 GMT

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The Toronto Blue Jays claimed right-handed reliever Paul Sewald off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday.

In order to add Sewald to the 40-man roster, the Blue Jays recalled right-hander Jake Bloss and placed him on the 60-day injured list.

Sewald, 36, had 24 saves for the Diamondbacks this season, but the number came with a price. He also had a

Nationals DFA Miles Mikolas, add LHP Jackson Kent

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:19:03 GMT

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Coming off his best outing in a month's time, veteran right-hander Miles Mikolas was designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.

In a corresponding move, the Nationals selected the contract of left-hander Jackson Kent from Triple-A Rochester. Kent, who ranks the No. 8 Nationals prospect in MLB Pipeline's rankings, is slated to start in his maj

Reports: Miami coach Jai Lucas agrees to extension

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:05:12 GMT

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Miami rewarded men's basketball coach Jai Lucas with a new five-year contract, multiple outlets reported on Wednesday.

Terms of the extension were not disclosed but it reportedly came with a raise. Lucas, 37, had four years remaining on his original five-year deal.

After inheriting a team with zero returning players, Lucas sparked the Hurricanes to an NCAA recor

Cal Quantrill to come out of bullpen to start for Rangers vs. Angels

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:40:30 GMT

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Veteran right-hander Cal Quantrill will take over the starting spot of injured 10-game winner Nathan Eovaldi when the Texas Rangers face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in the third game of their four-game series in Anaheim, Calif.Eovaldi, the team leader in wins, was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right posterior elbow inflammation.Quantrill (4

Rangers' Cal Quantrill to come out of 'pen to start vs. Angels

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:40:22 GMT

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Veteran right-hander Cal Quantrill will take over the starting spot of injured 10-game winner Nathan Eovaldi when the Texas Rangers face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif.Eovaldi, the team leader in wins (10) and innings pitched (132 2/3), was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right posterior elbow inflammation.Quantrill (4-4, 3.58 ERA),

Astros cling to AL West lead as they finish West Coast swing with matchup vs. Giants

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:19:04 GMT

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The Houston Astros hope to head home with a lead in the American League West and a 3-3 record on a six-game Western swing when they wrap up their trip with a third consecutive matchup against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon.

The Astros have lost three of five games in San Diego and San Francisco but retain a half-game lead in the AL West over the T

MLB roundup: Rays match team record with 6 homers in rout of A's

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:40:25 GMT

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Taylor Walls smacked his first two homers of the season and drove in three runs and the Tampa Bay Rays tied a team record with six home runs while rolling to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night in West Sacramento, Calif.

Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz, Victor Mesa Jr. and Carson Williams all added blasts as the Rays improved to 8-0 on their nine-game road

Astros fall to Giants as Jose Altuve leaves with foot injury

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:19:04 GMT

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Carson Whisenhunt overcame a shaky start to allow just one run in 5 2/3 innings, Bryce Eldridge homered and the San Francisco Giants evened their three-game home interleague series against the Houston Astros with a 4-1 victory Tuesday night.

The Astros were able to retain their half-game lead in the American League West due to a Texas Rangers loss to the Los Angel

Despite protests, work underway in West Texas' Big Bend

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:23:49 GMT

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has started work on the federal government’s plans to increase border security at Big Bend National Park in West Texas.

CBP says crews are preparing for construction of new access roads and installation of detection technology.

There has been ongoing opposition to the plans from landowners, conservationists and elected officials since the plans were announced last year.

Texas doctors say abortion bans affect care for expectant mothers

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:41:19 GMT

Newly confirmed U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche reportedly told faith leaders he and President Donald Trump are working on a national abortion ban.

Pro-life advocates want stricter mandates on the distribution of abortion-inducing medications. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed multiple lawsuits against doctors who have mailed mifepristone into the state.

Dr. Anitra Beasley, an obstetrics and g

Poll: New York, U.S. voters worried about election integrity

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:40:27 GMT

New York is working to protect voting rights amid possible threats to election security in the midterms.

The state included funding to protect poll workers in the 2027 state budget and lawmakers have also considered a series of election security bills. It comes as a new Gallup-Charles F. Kettering Foundation poll found suing Connecticut over a law allowing undocumented students to pay in-state tuition.

It is one of more than a dozen lawsuits against primarily Democratic states with similar laws. The department argued the la

Impact: Von Miller homecoming means plenty for Cowboys

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:15:00 GMT

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Von Miller to sign with hometown Cowboys, what next?

A product of DeSoto and a Texas A&M legend, two-time Super Bowl-winner and future first ballot Hall of Famer Von Miller has agreed to terms with his hometown Cowboys for the 2026 season.

It's another big free agency splash for Dallas this offseason, and it helps set them up for defensive success in the first

Raiders sign WR Noah Brown

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:35:00 GMT

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HENDERSON, Nev.The Las Vegas Raiders have signedWR Noah Brown, the club announced Sunday.

Brown joins the Raiders for his ninth NFL season after spending the last two seasons (2024-25) with the Washington Commanders. Since entering the league as a seventh-round pick (239th) by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2017 NFL Draft, Brown has played five seasons wit

2026 Camp Blog: 'It's football, it's physical'

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:01:00 GMT

Teresa VarleySunday, August 16Let's get physical:Since signing with the Steelers, safety Jaquan Brisker has had the opportunity to have friends and family members at training camp at Saint Vincent College to watch practice.On Sunday, he welcomed Gateway High School football players to practice, treating the school he attended to a special afternoon."I never got to see a figure like me (growing up), so to be able to give t

Updates: Mafah impresses but exits early

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:30:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.comAugust 15Phil Mafah#37 RBHeight: 6-1Weight: 232 lbsCollege: Clemson8: 23 p.m. -The running back is definitely going to be an interesting competition and that was evident Saturday night as a few players showed out when they got the chance. Phil Mafah was one of those backs as the second-year pro had a few nice runs and some better blocks in blitz protection.However, Mafah's night ended earlier that desired

Live Updates from Day 13 of Chargers 2026 Training Camp

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:20:00 GMT

byEric Smith&Omar Navarro

Chargers 2026 Training Camphas arrived.

Chargers.comwill provide daily updates to this page over the next few weeks with practice observations, key storylines and everything else you need to know leading up to the regular season.

Day 13

The Chargers were back at The Bolt for the first time since the preseason opener. Practicing in

Jets Activate DT T'Vondre Sweat Off the NFI List

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:44:57 GMT

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The Jets have moved DTT'Vondre Sweatto the active roster and removed him from theActive/Non-Football Injury (NFI) list.

Acquired in March from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for edge Jermaine Johnson, Sweat started camp on the sideline with a hamstring ailment. Sweat (6-4, 366) started 12 games for the Titans last season and tall

Live Updates From Day 14 of Chargers 2026 Training Camp

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:40:00 GMT

byEric Smith&Omar Navarro

Chargers 2026 Training Camphas arrived.

Chargers.comwill provide daily updates to this page over the next few weeks with practice observations, key storylines and everything else you need to know leading up to the regular season.

Day 14

The Chargers held their second consecutive padded practice on Sunday, going for 90-plus minutes

2026 Camp Blog: Back in black and gold

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:11:00 GMT

Teresa VarleySaturday, August 15Back in black and gold:There was a familiar face back at Saint Vincent College on Saturday with linebacker Elandon Roberts on the field.Roberts signed a one-year contract on Thursday, returning to the Steelers, the team he played for in 2023-24."It felt good," said Roberts. "It felt good being out here in Latrobe. I was in the dorm room last night and I was looking up at the walls and just

Raiders sign DT Folorunso Fatukasi

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:57:52 GMT

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HENDERSON, Nev.The Las Vegas Raiders have signedDT Folorunso Fatukasi, the club announced Saturday.

Fatukasi, a ninth-year NFL veteran, joins the Silver and Black after spending the last two seasons (2024-25) with the Houston Texans. After initially entering the league as a sixth-round pick (180th overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft by the New York Jets, F

A Preseason Opener That Belonged to the Young Guys

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:40:55 GMT

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There's a particular kind of preseason night where the score matters less than the tape, and Thursday at Reliant Stadium was one of them. I caught up with DeMeco Ryans afterward, and he went right to it.

"This part of the evaluation process is huge for us," Ryans said. "We've seen these guys in practice, and it's their first ti

Updates: Barron looking to keep the momentum

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT

DallasCowboys.comAugust 14Justin BarronCollege: Syracuse1:25 p.m. --There were many Cowboys fans surprised to hear who made the biggest impact in last Tuesday's joint practice with the Rams. As for Justin Barron himself, his three-interception performance off Matthew Stafford and the Rams was more of a result of the preparation he's been doing this entire offseason."It's just exciting for me to show them the work I've bee

6 Bears players to watch in preseason opener vs. Browns

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:53:51 GMT

Larry Mayer

Most Bears starters, including quarterback Caleb Williams, will not play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Browns at Soldier Field. But it's still an important game for several players. Here are six to watch:

Offense

Tyson Bagent#17 QBHeight: 6-3Weight: 212 lbsCollege: Shepherd

In a perfect world, Bagent won't play any meaningful snaps this season. But just like

5 Chargers Players That Stood Out in Preseason Win Over Texans

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:36 GMT

Omar Navarro

The Chargers wrapped up their first action of 2026 with a 27-7preseason victory over the Texansin Houston.

Here are five players that stood out in the Bolts preseason opener:

1. RB Amar Johnson

It's going to take the second-year running back some time to get back to people after his performance in the preseason opener.

"Phone has been blowin

Mendoza y Cousins dejan buenas seales en primer juego de pretemporada

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Harry Ruiz

Los Raiders comenzaron sus juegos de pretemporada 2026 con una derrota de 27-14 ante los Cardenales de Arizona en el Estadio Allegiant, pero el resultado pas a segundo plano ante la oportunidad de ver por primera vez en accin a dos de las grandes novedades de Las Vegas: Kirk Cousins y Fernando Mendoza.

Cousins fue el encargado de iniciar el partido y solamente necesit una serie ofensiva para deja

Postgame Quick Hits | Dohnte's Inferno; Burrow Looking For More

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:50:17 GMT

Geoff Hobson

This has been wide receiver Dohnte Meyers' training camp ever since quarterback Joe Burrow invited him to an early workout at the last minute.

Thursday night's preseason opener at Paycor Stadium belonged to the 5-11, 188-pound Meyers as well when the Canadian Football League import darted for 42 yards on four touches and a made-a-man miss 11-yard punt return in the Bengals' 16-14 victory over t

Quick Hits | Dohnte's Inferno; Burrow Looking For More

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:50:17 GMT

Geoff Hobson

This has been wide receiver Dohnte Meyers' training camp ever since quarterback Joe Burrow invited him to an early workout at the last minute.

Rookies get Rolling

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:44:58 GMT

Marc Vandermeer

I'd always much rather announce wins, even in the preseason, when the results will melt away in the hot August sun while we gear up for the regular season.

But I do love announcing big moments by new players or players who are trying to make a statement to get on the 53 man roster.

Thursday's preseason premiere gave us some early thrills and perhaps some hints on who might make an impa

Game Recap: Chargers Roll Past Texans in 2026 Preseason Opener

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:53:52 GMT

Eric Smith

The Chargers kicked off preseason play with a 27-7 win against the Houston Texans on Thursday night.

Here's a game recap from the Bolts preseason opener:

Turning Point

The Bolts dominated the fourth quarter in Houston, turning a close game into a double-digit victory in preseason play.

The Chargers won the toss and elected to receive, with the offense putting

Bears training camp report: Thursday, Aug. 13

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:47:10 GMT

Gabby Hajduk

The Bears conducted their 12th training camp practice Thursday at Halas Hall. Here's what transpired:

The Bears ended Thursday's non-padded practice, which was moved inside the Walter Payton Center halfway through the workout due to lightning, with an 11-on-11 situational drill featuring the second-team offense and defense.

That drill, however, lasted forjustoneplay. Tyson Bagent launched

Gameday Eve and I Can't Wait

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:35:23 GMT

Marc Vandermeer

Twenty-five hours. That's what John Harris and I were staring down on Wednesday night, and I'll admit it I've been so buried in stations and network and TV and radio all day that it took me a second to land on the best part of it. Our flagship. Thursday is the huge day. The hugest of days.

Two names I'm still training my brain on, by the way. Reliant Stadium. And 95.7 The Fan. Johnny caught

Game Preview: Jaguars vs. Saints | 2026 NFL Preseason Week 1

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:49:46 GMT

The New Orleans Saints host the Jacksonville Jaguars at Caesars Superdome for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 3:00 pm CT.

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What Happened In Seahawks Hard Knocks Episode 2

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:36:22 GMT

Episode 2 of the Seahawks on Hard Knocks aired on Tuesday and heres what happened in the episode.

The second episode of HBO's Hard Knocks following along Seahawks training camp aired on Tuesday evening and in Episode 2, fans got a look at what a fiery head coach Mike Macdonald looks like, insight into Derick Hall's hobby of building trucks and the Seahawks hosting the San Antonio Spurs coaching staff, including

5 Chargers Players to Watch in Chargers Preseason Opener vs. Texans

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:00:26 GMT

Omar Navarro

The Chargers are set to hit the field for first time in the 2026 preseason.

The Bolts will travel to Texans totake on the Houston Texans, with kickoff at 5 p.m. (PT) on Thursday.

After12 days of training campand an entire offseason, rookies and young players have their first opportunity to make their mark in a game for Chargers Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and

Raiders sign OL Braeden Daniels

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:40:00 GMT

Raiders Communications

HENDERSON, Nev.The Las Vegas Raiders have signedOL Braeden Daniels, the club announced Wednesday.

Daniels joins the Silver and Black after spending the majority of the 2025 season on the Miami Dolphins practice squad. The 6-4, 305-pound offensive linemen first entered the league as a fourth-round draft pick (118th overall) by the Washington Commanders

What to Watch For | Lions vs Bengals Preseason Week 1

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:43:39 GMT

Kyle Williams

The Bengals start the preseason at home when they host the Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium on Thursday night. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on the Bengals Preseason TV Network (Cincinnatis channel 19).

Here is what to watch for:

New Stripes

While Zac Taylor confirmed that offseason free agent acquisition Bryan Cook will be among the player

U.S. regulators upgrade recall of 19 mln eggs to highest risk level

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:45:31 GMT

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- U.S. food safety regulators have upgraded a recall of about 19 million eggs to its highest risk category over potential salmonella contamination.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday classified the recall that started last month as Class I, its highest recall classification. The agency said the designation is used when there is a reasonable probability that ex

U.S. stocks close higher on soft producer prices

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:45:16 GMT

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- U.S. stocks ended higher on Thursday as oil prices declined and investors digested a softer-than-expected reading on wholesale inflation.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 69.72 points, or 0.13 percent, to 53,839.99. The S&P 500 added 50.49 points, or 0.65 percent, to 7,798.99. The Nasdaq Composite Index increased by 214.54 points, or 0.81 percent, to 26,803.03.

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1st LD Writethru: 2 killed in U.S. Texas military helicopter crash

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:45:12 GMT

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Two people were killed Wednesday after a U.S. military Apache helicopter crashed in central Texas, authorities said.

The helicopter crashed in Salado, Texas around 1:35 p.m. local time, and the two pilots on board were confirmed dead, said Cliff Coleman, spokesperson for the Bell County Sheriff's Office.

The military said the aircraft was an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter bas

Two US soldiers killed in Apache helicopter crash in Texas

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:44:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Two US soldiers were killed after an Apache military helicopter from Fort Hood crashed into a field in Texas on Wednesday, also sparking a large grass fire.

Fort Hood said in a statement that an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter had crashed, killing two soldiers.

Cliff Coleman, an official in Bell County, said the incident occurred in the county, around 100 kilometres nor

Urgent: 2 people killed in U.S. Texas military helicopter crash

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:45:11 GMT

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 (Xinhua) -- Two people were killed Wednesday after a U.S. military Apache helicopter crashed in central Texas, authorities said.

Execution drugs

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:27:39 GMT

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Downtown jail inmate dies one day after arrest

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:40:43 GMT

Downtown jail inmate dies one day after arrest

Officers track illegal street racing on social media, crack down on sideshows

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:38:47 GMT

Officers track illegal street racing on social media, crack down on sideshows

Reward offered to find who vandalized UCSD Jewish fraternity house

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:37:17 GMT

Reward offered to find who vandalized UCSD Jewish fraternity house

Man pleads guilty to kicking sea lion

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:35:30 GMT

Man pleads guilty to kicking sea lion

Should parents be held responsible for kids getting hurt on e-bikes?

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:32:36 GMT

Should parents be held responsible for kids getting hurt on e-bikes?

Human remains found during search in Palomar Mountain area

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:29:11 GMT

Human remains found during search in Palomar Mountain area

SDPD investigating Mira Mesa shooting that left husband injured and wife dead

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:22:58 GMT

SDPD investigating Mira Mesa shooting that left husband injured and wife dead

La Mesa man held without bail after allegedly shooting sleeping neighbor

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:22:16 GMT

La Mesa man held without bail after allegedly shooting sleeping neighbor

Video DNR officers rescue missing Muskegon River rafters

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:42:05 GMT

Video DNR officers rescue missing Muskegon River rafters

Suspect arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism in Washington

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:38:47 GMT

Suspect arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism in Washington

Man convicted of stabbing Solano County K-9 after pursuit

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:36:36 GMT

Man convicted of stabbing Solano County K-9 after pursuit

Chicago Police expand victim services in domestic cases

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:35:22 GMT

Chicago Police expand victim services in domestic cases

Cambridge University defends its mental health support for Jason Arday - Jason Arday

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:33:52 GMT

Cambridge University defends its mental health support for Jason Arday - Jason Arday

Transport rivals differ over trial agreement

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:37:07 GMT

Transport rivals differ over trial agreement

TUC chief laughs off resignation call amid union turmoil

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:36:49 GMT

TUC chief laughs off resignation call amid union turmoil

Sebas- Bahamas cautious on monstrous AI data centres

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:36:39 GMT

Sebas- Bahamas cautious on monstrous AI data centres