San Diego Padres deal Chicago Cubs a fifth consecutive setback The rebuilding San Diego Padres are hoping to follow the Chicago Cubs' blueprint — the one that required years of losing before a title was delivered. Not that the defending World Series champions are looking all that unbeatable up close. […]
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Gonzalez gets 1st win since April as Nats beat Giants 6-3 Having spent his first four major league seasons across the bay in Oakland, left-hander Gio Gonzalez was more than comfortable pitching in the crisp, blustery conditions at AT&T Park. Even when he had to spend long stretches of time […]
Venus Williams opens play at French Open on Day 4 Under bright sunshine, 10th-seeded Venus Williams will open play on Court Philippe Chatrier against Kurumi Nara of Japan in the second round of the French Open. The first Wednesday at Roland Garros is traditionally known as kids' day. Parisian boys […]
Lakers reportedly have date set for Lonzo Ball workout Former UCLA star Lonzo Ball has made it quite clear he’d love to play for his hometown Los Angeles Lakers, and it looks like the Lakers will soon get a chance to meet the star point guard. According to The Vertical, […]
UCLA rebuilds and reloads for 2018 For all the fun UCLA basketball brought last season, it was always destined to be short-lived. Lonzo Ball would play one year. TJ Leaf and Ike Anigbogu started the season as freshmen with upside and ended it as future NBA draft picks. Bryce Alford […]
To celebrate 35th anniversary of start of Cal Ripken's streak, here are some fun facts Tuesday, May 30 marks the 35th anniversary of the start in 1982 of Cal Ripken's record-breaking consecutive games played streak that broke Lou Gehrig's mark of 2,130 and eventually landed at an incredible 2,632 games. […]
Coach Luciano Spalletti leaves Roma likely for Inter Milan Roma announced the departure of Luciano Spalletti on Tuesday in an expected move that frees the coach to sign with Inter Milan. "The process to appoint a new coach is now underway," Roma said in a statement. The announcement came two […]
Juventus campaign in the Champions League A look at Juventus' Champions League campaign ahead of Saturday's final against Real Madrid in Cardiff: ___ GROUP STAGE Juventus didn't lose a match in a group with Sevilla, Lyon and Dinamo Zagreb. The Bianconeri had a disappointing start, drawing 0-0 at home against Sevilla, […]
Bold move at Coca-Cola 600 gives Austin Dillon, No. 3 car win at last Austin Dillon respectfully requested permission from crew chief Justin Alexander to burn down the motor of his race car. A first win in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series seemed like a fitting occasion for smoke […]
Dillon earns 1st win at Coca-Cola 600 Hall of Fame car owner Richard Childress finally let the emotions flow when he looked up at the Charlotte Motor Speedway's scoring board after the Coca-Cola 600 and saw the iconic No. 3 — driven by his grandson Austin Dillon — on top. […]
