Nelson Cruz extended his hitting streak to a career-best 20 games, but couldn't match the power of Adam Jones and Chris Davis. Jones homered in the first inning off Seattle starter Vidal Nuno, Davis added his 30th home run in the sixth inning and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Mariners 3-2 on Monday night. … [Read more...]
Washington Wizards Ranks Fourth in Eastern Conference
The Washington Wizards have been one of the Eastern Conference's best teams over the past couple seasons. John Wall and Brad Beal are legitimate franchise cornerstones and the team's recent adoption of a modern playing style makes them a sexy pick to be even better in 2016. … [Read more...]
Cam Robinson Returns to Practice Field
Matt Zenitz of AL.com noted Cam Robinson's return to the practice field, saying the offensive lineman did not have any "noticeable limitations." Saban later told Cecil Hurt of the Tuscaloosa News that Robinson "is fine." … [Read more...]
Arsenal Star Hector Bellerin Set to Return in Next Match
Manager Arsene Wenger confirmed before the match that Bellerin should be set to return for the Gunners in their next match against Crystal Palace, per Uche Amako of the Express. He added that "(Hector) Bellerin has a slight muscular injury, it's only a question of days," per Sky Sports. … [Read more...]
Shannon Scott Given Partially Guaranteed Deal from Raptors
The Raptors have signed undrafted Ohio State guard Shannon Scott to a partially-guaranteed deal, according to a report from Shams Charania of RealGM. … [Read more...]
Washington Wizards Embrace Small Ball Now that Kevin Seraphin Is Gone
The Washington Wizards deployed an antiquated playing style last season. They were slow, big and didn't shoot many threes. Then the postseason started and head coach Randy Wittman plugged Paul Pierce in at power forward. … [Read more...]
Sean Doolittle Throws Well in Workout
If he is feeling OK Wednesday after his pregame activity Tuesday, Sean Doolittle will be on the verge of a rehab assignment, keeping the A’s closer on track to return to the club this month — most likely on the next homestand. … [Read more...]
New Raptors Uniform Unveiled at Drake’s Toronto Concert
Rapper Drake took the wraps off the new Raptors uniform for the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. The Grammy winner, who collaborated with the team on the new look, wore a black and gold version of the uniform while performing the finale of his OVO Fest concert in Toronto. … [Read more...]
Ronda Rousey, “Don’t Cry” … I Just Knocked You Out!
If you're going to use words as ammunition, make sure you're not just giving your opponent material. In the two weeks leading up to current UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey's fight with Bethe Correia at UFC 190 in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian challenger set the mood with some trash talk. … [Read more...]
Bullpen Can’t Hold up for Hamels, Rangers Lose to Giants in Extras
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Sam Dyson (47) reacts after manager Jeff Banister (28) pulls him in during the eleventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports … [Read more...]