A's pursue a first against Cubs: an interleague series sweep

A's pursue a first against Cubs: an interleague series sweep

(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images) The Athletics have not swept a series against the Cubs since interleague play began...

MLB roundup: Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless streak ends at 50 2/3

MLB roundup: Cristopher Sanchez's scoreless streak ends at 50 2/3

(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images) Cristopher Sanchez extended his franchise-record scoreless streak to 50 2/3 innings before...

Shohei Ohtani shines on mound, at plate as Dodgers blank D-backs

Shohei Ohtani shines on mound, at plate as Dodgers blank D-backs

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) Shohei Ohtani pitched six strong innings for his fourth straight victory and reached...

Angels pile up 16 hits to capture series finale vs. Rockies

Angels pile up 16 hits to capture series finale vs. Rockies

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) Nick Madrigal and Wade Meckler had four hits apiece as the Los Angeles Angels salvaged the...

Adam Silver: NBA hopes to end Clippers probe soon

Adam Silver: NBA hopes to end Clippers probe soon

(Photo credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images) The NBA's investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers' alleged salary-cap violation is nearing...

Rob Manfred 'of course' worried MLB could face repeat of 1994-95 strike

Rob Manfred 'of course' worried MLB could face repeat of 1994-95 strike

(Photo credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images) Because he served as a lawyer on the owners' bargaining team in 1994, current MLB commissioner...

Browns' Jared Verse focused on 'best version of me,' not replacing Myles Garrett

Browns' Jared Verse focused on 'best version of me,' not replacing Myles Garrett

(Photo credit: Mike Cardew / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Jared Verse admitted Wednesday that he initially found the blockbuster...

Brewers LHP Rob Zastryzny (trapezius) back on injured list

Brewers LHP Rob Zastryzny (trapezius) back on injured list

(Photo credit: Dave Kallmann / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Milwaukee left-hander Rob Zastryzny...

Down 1-0, Hurricanes prepared for long series against Golden Knights

Down 1-0, Hurricanes prepared for long series against Golden Knights

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) The Carolina Hurricanes know what it's like to get hot during the Stanley Cup playoffs....

Mets option Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse

Mets option Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse

(Photo credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images) The New York Mets optioned Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse and recalled fellow right-hander...

Rams' Sean McVay opens door to Aaron Donald comeback

Rams' Sean McVay opens door to Aaron Donald comeback

(Photo credit: Michael Longo / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) After the Los Angeles Rams acquired the reigning NFL Defensive...

Rockies' Michael Lorenzen returns home, bids to halt slide vs. Angels

Rockies' Michael Lorenzen returns home, bids to halt slide vs. Angels

(Photo credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images) Michael Lorenzen is hoping a return to familiar territory on Wednesday evening will pull...

Complaint filed against Pawan Kalyan over "derogatory" remarks on late revolutionary singer Gaddar

Complaint filed against Pawan Kalyan over "derogatory" remarks on late revolutionary singer Gaddar

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 3 (ANI): A formal police complaint has been filed against Janasena Party chief Pawan Kalyan at...

Diamondbacks try to slow Dodgers' 2-way star Shohei Ohtani

Diamondbacks try to slow Dodgers' 2-way star Shohei Ohtani

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to start on the mound and hit leadoff again Wednesday. ...

MLB roundup: Reds rally, earn walk-off win over Royals in 10th

MLB roundup: Reds rally, earn walk-off win over Royals in 10th

(Photo credit: Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Blake Dunn's RBI single in the 10th inning completed...

Shohei Ohtani plays key role in Dodgers' win over D-backs

Shohei Ohtani plays key role in Dodgers' win over D-backs

(Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images) Shohei Ohtani doubled, tripled, drove in two and scored twice, Freddie Freeman hit a...

Rockies build 8-run lead, secure series win over Angels

Rockies build 8-run lead, secure series win over Angels

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images) Hunter Goodman, Willi Castro and T. J. Rumfield homered to help the Colorado Rockies...

NBA Europe closes in on 2027 launch despite EuroLeague uncertainty

NBA Europe closes in on 2027 launch despite EuroLeague uncertainty

(Photo credit: Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) NBA Europe is eyeing a 16-team league that will tip...

Reports: Steelers LB Nick Herbig gets $100M extension

Reports: Steelers LB Nick Herbig gets $100M extension

(Photo credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images) The Pittsburgh Steelers signed outside linebacker Nick Herbig to a four-year contract extension...

Report: Dolphins signing WR Jalen Reagor

Report: Dolphins signing WR Jalen Reagor

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images) The Miami Dolphins signed journeyman wide receiver Jalen Reagor, ESPN reported on Tuesday....

Report: Ex-MLB player, 2018 5-star WR to play at SMU

Report: Ex-MLB player, 2018 5-star WR to play at SMU

(Photo credit: Stephen Brashear-Imagn Images) After appearing in 38 Major League Baseball games, Jordyn Adams apparently is shifting...

Browns GM: Myles Garrett trade about goals, not tanking

Browns GM: Myles Garrett trade about goals, not tanking

(Photo credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images) Browns general manager Andrew Berry resisted computing whether Cleveland 'won' the trade finalized...

Big plays give D-backs momentum entering clash vs. Dodgers

Big plays give D-backs momentum entering clash vs. Dodgers

(Photo credit: Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The Diamondbacks went deep late three times in a 4-1...

Angels' Grayson Rodriguez takes next step on comeback trail vs. Rockies

Angels' Grayson Rodriguez takes next step on comeback trail vs. Rockies

(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images) Los Angeles Angels right-hander Grayson Rodriguez will try to win his third consecutive...

Rangers ride strong starting pitching into rematch vs. Cards

Rangers ride strong starting pitching into rematch vs. Cards

(Photo credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images) The Texas Rangers still are seeking answers for their inconsistent offense, but their pitching...

Tigers chase rare winning streak, series victory over Rays

Tigers chase rare winning streak, series victory over Rays

(Photo credit: Pablo Robles-Imagn Images) The Detroit Tigers will try to do something they have not done in almost a month when they...

MLB roundup: Mariners nip Mets in 10th inning for 7th straight win

MLB roundup: Mariners nip Mets in 10th inning for 7th straight win

(Photo credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images) Cole Young's broken-bat bloop single to left field brought home the winning run with one...

Rockies rally, score winning run in 9th to edge Angels

Rockies rally, score winning run in 9th to edge Angels

(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images) TJ Rumfield drove in Kyle Karros with the go-ahead run with a sacrifice fly in the...

D-backs bash three homers, take opener from Dodgers

D-backs bash three homers, take opener from Dodgers

(Photo credit: Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Tommy Troy, Nolan Arenado and Ketel Marte homered as...

Padres look to avenge being swept by Phillies last week

Padres look to avenge being swept by Phillies last week

(Photo credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images) The San Diego Padres won't have to wait long for a chance to exact revenge on the Philadelphia...

Myles Ahead: Rams strong Super Bowl favorites with Garrett

Myles Ahead: Rams strong Super Bowl favorites with Garrett

(Photo credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images) It will takes years to fully assess the impact of the blockbuster deal the Los Angeles Rams...

Reports: Browns finalizing trade with Rams for All-Pro DE Myles Garrett

Reports: Browns finalizing trade with Rams for All-Pro DE Myles Garrett

(Photo credit: Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) The Cleveland Browns are finalizing a blockbuster trade which would...

Chennai: 18-yr-old woman killed after car rams bike following bar brawl; 3 arrested

Chennai: 18-yr-old woman killed after car rams bike following bar brawl; 3 arrested

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 1 (ANI): An 18-year-old woman was killed, and her 17-year-old friend sustained serious injuries...

Diamondbacks' improvement will be tested by heavyweight Dodgers

Diamondbacks' improvement will be tested by heavyweight Dodgers

(Photo credit: William Liang-Imagn Images) The Arizona Diamondbacks will host the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers when they meet for...

Angels' Jose Soriano, Rockies' Kyle Freeland seek fresh starts with new month

Angels' Jose Soriano, Rockies' Kyle Freeland seek fresh starts with new month

(Photo credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images) Two pitchers who will be glad to flip the calendar from May to June take the mound Monday...

Jonathan Aranda's hitting has Rays looking for win vs. reeling Tigers

Jonathan Aranda's hitting has Rays looking for win vs. reeling Tigers

(Photo credit: Pablo Robles-Imagn Images) Tampa Bay's Jonathan Aranda will look to keep swinging a hot bat when the Rays begin their...

Phillies C J.T. Realmuto hit by pitch on wrist; X-rays negative

Phillies C J.T. Realmuto hit by pitch on wrist; X-rays negative

(Photo credit: William Liang-Imagn Images) Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said his catcher was 'gonna be OK'...

MLB roundup: Yankees erupt for 13-run third to best Athletics

MLB roundup: Yankees erupt for 13-run third to best Athletics

(Photo credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images) Ben Rice drove in four runs, and Trent Grisham and Max Schuemann each had two RBIs as...

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers cruise past Phillies

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers cruise past Phillies

(Photo credit: William Liang-Imagn Images) Rookies Ryan Ward and Alex Freeland each hit home runs in the fourth inning and the Los...

Phillies C J.T. Realmuto hit by pitch, exits vs. Dodgers

Phillies C J.T. Realmuto hit by pitch, exits vs. Dodgers

(Photo credit: William Liang-Imagn Images) Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto departed Sunday's road game against the Los...

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Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected
Storm Jangmi hit Japan; train, air travel, and power lines affected

TOKYO, Japan: Severe tropical storm Jangmi hit Japan on June 3, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that disrupted transport and businesses...


Belfast court jails man for 31 years over murder of girlfriend
Belfast court jails man for 31 years over murder of girlfriend

BELFAST, Northern Ireland: A man who pretended to be live-streaming a video game on YouTube to create an alibi while he killed his...


Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says
Women, the worst casualties in Sudan’s ongoing war, UN says

KHARTOUM, Sudan: The United Nations says sexual violence has become one of the main features of the war in Sudan, which is now in its...


El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts
El Niño could raise temperatures to extreme highs, UN predicts

GENEVA, Switzerland: The United Nations weather agency said on June 2 that a moderate or possibly strong El Niño could develop, which...


Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak
Moderna among groups funded to fight Ebola outbreak

GENEVA, Switzerland: Global health organization CEPI has committed roughly $60 million to accelerate the development of vaccines against...


Hungary's PM warns of legal action if president does not resign
Hungary's PM warns of legal action if president does not resign

BUDAPEST, Hungary: Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on June 1, after meeting President Tamas Sulyok, that if the president...


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