(Photo credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports) The Baltimore Orioles received encouraging performances from two members of their topsy-turvy late-inning relief corps Tuesday night -- hours after getting even more bad news regarding their injury-plagued rotation. Left-hander Cole Irvin will make his unexpected return to the rotation Wednesdayafternoon, when the Orioles visit the New York Mets in the decisive game of a t
New Delhi [India], August 21 (ANI): Nic Maddinson's ambitions of returning to Test cricket are stronger than ever as he gears up to bring his impressive Sheffield Shield form back to New South Wales. Following a winter return to Sydney, Maddinson is also eager to reignite his T20 career after joining Sydney Thunder. Last season, Maddinson was a standout in the latter half of the Sheffield Shield for Victoria, smashing thr
(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) All-Stars Logan Webb and Garrett Crochet go head-to-head in a regular-season game for the first time in their careers Wednesday afternoon when the San Francisco Giants seek a sweep in their three-game home series against the Chicago White Sox. The Giants held their position 3 1/2 games out of thefinal National League wild-card spot with a 4-1 victory over the White Sox o
Manchester [UK], August 21 (ANI): Star England batter and former captain Joe Root hailed late English great Graham Thorpe, noting that he would have not enjoyed such a brilliant career with the Three Lions without his backing. England players will pay tribute to the late batter before the start of the first Test match against Sri Lanka at Manchester on Wednesday. The teams will be lining up for a moment of applause before
BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Argentina international left-back Marcos Acuna has completed a free transfer to River Plate after parting ways with Sevilla, the Argentine top-flight side said on Tuesday.
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(Photo credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports) The Miami Marlins were just what the Arizona Diamondbacks needed. After being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays, Arizona will try for a three-game sweep of the host Marlins on Wednesday. Arizona will start left-hander Jordan Montgomery (8-6, 6.25 ERA). In four career games against the Marlins, Montgomery is 2-0 with a 2.35 ERA. In Miami, he is 0-0 with a 1.80 ERA in one start.
With the Olympic torch extinguished in Paris, all eyes are turning to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics.
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New Delhi [India], August 21 (ANI): Poland star Iga Swiatek topped the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings yet again, which were issued on Tuesday, tying with Belgian great Justine Henin for spending 117 weeks overall at the top of the charts. The five-time Grand Slam champion has equalled with record set by Henin in the 2000s and is now tied at eighth place for total weeks spent at the top position since the comput
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Here's where to watch, listen to and stream the Bears' preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs.
HOW TO WATCH
DATE/TIME: Thursday, Aug. 22, 7:20 p.m. (CT) TELEVISION: Chicago Bears Network on FOX 32 (Chicago area - see below for Chicago Bears Network affiliated stations), NFL Network STREAMING: ChicagoBears.com (
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On and off the field, the Bears defense seems to be building something special.
A talented unit that led the NFL in run defense and tied for the league lead with 22 interceptions last year has excelled throughout training camp.
"For the most part," said linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, "a lot of guys have been able to be out there, just playing together the whole training camp and kind of jus
Larry Mayer
The Bears conducted a padded practice Tuesday at Halas Hall that was their last training camp workout open to the public. Here's what transpired:
Coach Matt Eberflus revealed Tuesday that the majority of Bears starters, including quarterback Caleb Williams, will not play in Thursday night's preseason finale against the Chiefs in Kansas City.
"We feel really good about our process, the pla
(Photo credit: Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK) Former Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is headed back to Southern California. But not for the reason you might think. Carroll told Sports Radio 93.3 KJR-FM on Tuesday that he'll be teaching a class at USC, where he coached the football team from 2001-09 before heading to Seattle. The class will run during the spring semester, but Carroll didn't dive into
(Photo credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports) As right-hander Ronel Blanco labored for 3 2/3 innings in the Houston Astros' 6-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, the return of veteran right-hander Justin Verlander gained an additional measure of significance. Verlander will make his first start since June 9 when host Houston and Bostonmeet on Wednesday afternoon for the rubber match of a three-game series. Neck di
(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Pinch hitter Jason Heyward hit a tiebreaking three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-3 victory against the visiting Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Gavin Lux and Max Muncy also went deep for the National League West-leading Dodgers, who won their third consecutive game. Jorge Polanco drove in all three runs for the Marine
(Photo credit: Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK) Romania's Ana Bogdan stormed back to defeat No. 2 seed Leylah Fernandez of Canada 1-6, 7-6 (2), 6-2 in the first round of Tennis in the Land on Tuesday in Cleveland. Bogdan cruised to a 5-0 lead in the third set. Fernandez saved seven match points in a marathon seventh game, eventually pushing the set to an eighth, but Bogdan then finished the job, having ca
(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports) Andrew Heaney carries the unwanted title of leading the major leagues in losses, but Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said the left-hander has pitched better than his record would indicate. Heaney will get a chance to prove Bochy correct when he takes the mound for the Rangers in the rubber gameof their three-game series against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Wedne
New Delhi [India], August 21 (ANI): The pitch and outfield for the ICC T20 World Cup match in New York between arch-rivals India and Pakistan has received a "satisfactory" rating from the governing body of the sport. The highly-anticipated match between these two arch-rivals at New York's Nassau County International Stadium was a low-scoring thriller. After being cleaned up for 119 runs, with Rishabh Pant scoring 42, Paki
New Delhi [India], August 21 (ANI): The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of Shriram Housing Finance Limited (SHFL) by Warburg Pincus through its affiliate Mango Crest Investment, the antitrust regulator said. According to a statement released by CCI on Tuesday, Mango Crest Investment Ltd is undertaking investment holding activities in Shriram Housing Finance. "The principal business activ
(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports) Pinch hitter Lane Thomas hit a tiebreaking double to start a six-run 12th inning for the Cleveland Guardians, who earned a marathon 9-5 victory over the host New York Yankees on Tuesday night. Thomas helped the Guardians avoid a fourth straight loss and win for the sixth time in 16 games on a night when they drew 14 walks, stranded 20 and went 7-for-24 with runners in s
(Photo credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports) Left-hander Robbie Ray responded to one of the worst performances of his career with a stellar effort, Heliot Ramos drove in two runs and the San Francisco Giants beat the visiting Chicago White Sox 4-1 on Tuesday night. Filling in for injured catcher Patrick Bailey for a second straight game, Curt Casali scored twice for the Giants, who have won three straight. Ray (3-2) didn
(Photo credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports) Shane Baz scattered three hits over 7 2/3 shutout innings and Jose Siri homered to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 1-0 victory over the host Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. It was the first win since July 3, 2022, for Baz (1-2), who missed the entire 2023 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in September 2022. He was making his eighth start of 2024 on Tuesday. Baz
(Photo credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports) Jurickson Profar's three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning lifted the San Diego Padres to a 7-5 win over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. San Diego trailed 5-3 after pinch hitter Christian Vazquez lined a two-run single in the top of the eighth against Tanner Scott (8-5). The Padres quickly rallied against Steven Okert (3-2). Pinch hitter Donovan Solano
(Photo credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports) Shane Baz scattered three hits over 7 2/3 shutout innings and Jose Siri homered to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 1-0 victory over the host Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night. It was the first win since July 3, 2022, for Baz (1-2), who missed the entire 2023 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in September 2022. He was making just his eighth start of 2024 on Tuesday.
Islamabad [Pakistan], August 21 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) rubbished reports of next year's ICC Champions Trophy being rescheduled. PCB issued a statement after statements of chairman Mohsin Naqvi on stadium redevelopment. Ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 which will be held in Pakistan, PCB has directed the renovation of the National Stadium in Karachi, Rawalpindi International Cricket Stadium and
(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports) Frankie Montas blanked the St. Louis Cardinals on one hit in seven innings Tuesday as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers won 3-2 to extend their winning streak to six games. Montas (6-8) struck out three batters and walked one as the Brewers improved to 7-1 against the Cardinals this season. Brewers closer Devin Williams escaped a bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning to earn his f
