“THE SCOREBOARD”
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCOREBOARD
ROCKIES 8, ROYALS 1
BRAVES 4, NATIONALS 2
PHILLIES 8, ORIOLES 0 (5 1/2 INNINGS)
CARDINALS 5, BLUE JAYS 1
REDS 10, PIRATES 2
GUARDIANS 5, DIAMONDBACKS 0
MARLINS 2, METS 0
WHITE SOX 9, RAYS 1
YANKEES 2, CUBS 1
ASTROS 7, RANGERS 3
ANGELS 3, BREWERS 0
PADRES 5, GIANTS 4
TIGERS 11, ATHLETICS 0
MARINERS 7, TWINS 6
RED SOX 8, DODGERS 4
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BASEBALL NEWS
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NFL NEWS
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NBA NEWS
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NHL NEWS
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MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL SCORES
LOUISVILLE 8 INDIANAPOLIS 7
FT. WAYNE 6 GREAT LAKES 2
FT. WAYNE 12 GREAT LAKES 5
LAKE COUNTY 1 SOUTH BEND 0
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WNBA SCORES
LYNX 108 FEVER 100
SPARKS 106 FIRE 101
WINGS 83 SUN 63
VALKYRIES 96 TEMPO 79
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INDIANA HS FOOTBALL SCHEDULES
https://scoreboard.homestead.com/football/teams.htm#load
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INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL
https://www.maxpreps.com/in/volleyball
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INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER
https://www.maxpreps.com/in/soccer
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INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER
https://www.maxpreps.com/in/soccer/girls
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INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY
https://www.ihsaa.org/sports/boys/cross-country
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INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
https://www.ihsaa.org/sports/girls/cross-country
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INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL BOYS TENNIS
https://www.ihsaa.org/sports/boys/tennis
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MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER SCOREBOARD
NO GAMES SCHEDULED
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 1 SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, AUG. 28
IDAHO AT CAL POLY | 10 P.M. | ESPN
SATURDAY, AUG. 29
TCU VS. NORTH CAROLINA (AVIVA STADIUM IN DUBLIN, IRELAND) | 12 P.M. | ESPN
SAN JOSE STATE AT USC | 3 P.M. | NBC
ALABAMA STATE VS. SOUTHERN (LEGION FIELD IN BIRMINGHAM, ALA.) | 3 P.M. | ESPNU
NC STATE AT VIRGINIA | 3:30 P.M. | ESPN
JACKSONVILLE STATE AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE | 5:30 P.M. | CBSSN
SACRAMENTO STATE AT EASTERN MICHIGAN | 6:30 P.M. | ESPN+
HAWAI’I AT STANFORD | 7 P.M. | ACC NETWORK
NEW MEXICO STATE AT FLORIDA STATE | 7 P.M. | ESPN UNLIMITED AND THE CW NETWORK
EAST TEXAS A&M AT MERCER | 7 P.M. | ESPN
HOWARD VS. ALABAMA A&M (CENTER PARC STADIUM IN ATLANTA) | 7:30 P.M. | ABC
PRAIRIE VIEW A&M AT TARLETON STATE | 9 P.M. | ESPN2
MEMPHIS AT UNLV | 10 P.M. | FOX
WEEK 1
THURSDAY, SEPT. 3
UMASS AT RUTGERS | 6 P.M. | BIG TEN NETWORK
BETHUNE-COOKMAN AT UCF | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
AKRON AT WAKE FOREST | 7 P.M. | ACC NETWORK
MERRIMACK AT DELAWARE | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
WEST GEORGIA AT KENNESAW STATE | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
UALBANY AT BUFFALO | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
ARKANSAS-PINE BLUFF AT MISSOURI | 8 P.M. | SEC NETWORK
COLORADO AT GEORGIA TECH | 8 P.M. | ESPN
EASTERN ILLINOIS AT MINNESOTA | 8 P.M. | PEACOCK
IDAHO AT UTAH | 9 P.M. | ESPNU
UAB AT ILLINOIS | 9 P.M. | BIG TEN NETWORK
FRIDAY, SEPT. 3
SAN JOSE STATE AT EASTERN MICHIGAN | 6:30 P.M. | ESPN+
INDIANA STATE AT PURDUE | 7 P.M. | BIG TEN NETWORK
NORTH CAROLINA A&T AT GEORGIA STATE | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
UTEP AT OKLAHOMA | 8 P.M. | SECN+
LIU AT KANSAS | 8 P.M. | ESPNU
TOLEDO AT MICHIGAN STATE | 8 P.M. | FS1
MIAMI (FLA.) AT STANFORD | 9 P.M. | ESPN
FRESNO STATE AT USC | 9 P.M. | FOX
SATURDAY, SEPT. 4
EAST CAROLINA AT ALABAMA | 12 P.M. | ABC
OREGON STATE AT HOUSTON | 12 P.M. | ESPN
COASTAL CAROLINA AT WEST VIRGINIA | 12 P.M. | TNT/HBO MAX
NEW HAMPSHIRE AT SYRACUSE | 12 P.M. | ACC NETWORK
NORTH TEXAS AT INDIANA | 12 P.M. | FOX
OHIO AT NEBRASKA | 12 P.M. | FS1
BRYANT AT ARMY | 12 P.M. | CBSSN
TARLETON STATE AT BOWLING GREEN | 12 P.M. | ESPN+
LIBERTY AT JAMES MADISON | 12 P.M. | ESPNU
MIAMI (OHIO) AT PITT | 12:30 P.M. | ESPN UNLIMITED AND THE CW NETWORK
BALL STATE AT OHIO STATE | 12:30 P.M. | BIG TEN NETWORK
KENT STATE AT SOUTH CAROLINA | 12:45 P.M. | SEC NETWORK
YOUNGSTOWN STATE AT KENTUCKY | 1 P.M. | SECN+
SE MISSOURI STATE AT IOWA STATE | 1 P.M. | ESPN+
DUQUESNE AT AIR FORCE | 1 P.M. | MW+
RHODE ISLAND AT TEMPLE | 2 P.M. | ESPN+
TENNESSEE STATE AT GEORGIA | 3 P.M. | SECN+
AUBURN VS. BAYLOR (MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM IN ATLANTA) | 3:30 P.M. | ABC
FURMAN AT TENNESSEE | 3:30 P.M. | SECN+
TEXAS STATE AT TEXAS | 3:30 P.M. | ESPN
BOSTON COLLEGE AT CINCINNATI | 3:30 P.M. | FOX
TULANE AT DUKE | 3:30 P.M. | ACC NETWORK
BOISE STATE AT OREGON | 3:30 P.M. | CBS
MARSHALL AT PENN STATE | 3:30 P.M. | FS1
THE CITADEL AT CHARLOTTE | 3:30 P.M. | ESPN+
TOWSON AT NAVY | 3:30 P.M. | CBSSN
UT RIO GRANDE VALLEY AT UTSA | 3:30 P.M. | ESPN+
FORDHAM AT NORTH DAKOTA STATE | 3:30 P.M. | ESPN UNLIMITED AND THE CW NETWORK
MAINE AT APP STATE | 3:30 P.M. | ESPN+
OKLAHOMA STATE AT TULSA | 3:45 P.M. | ESPNU
NORTH ALABAMA AT ARKANSAS | 4:15 P.M. | SEC NETWORK
NORTHERN ILLINOIS AT IOWA | 4:15 P.M. | BIG TEN NETWORK
ALCORN STATE AT SOUTHERN MISS | 5 P.M. | ESPN+
WYOMING AT COLORADO STATE | 6 P.M. | USA NETWORK
NORFOLK STATE AT OLD DOMINION | 6 P.M. | ESPN+
MISSOURI STATE AT TEXAS A&M | 7 P.M. | ESPN
AUSTIN PEAY AT VANDERBILT | 7 P.M. | SECN+
ABILENE CHRISTIAN AT TEXAS TECH | 7 P.M. | FS1
NICHOLLS AT KANSAS STATE | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
IDAHO STATE AT UTAH STATE | 7 P.M. | CBSSN
ARKANSAS STATE AT MEMPHIS | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
HOUSTON CHRISTIAN AT RICE | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AT SOUTH FLORIDA | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
MURRAY STATE AT MIDDLE TENNESSEE | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
EASTERN KENTUCKY AT JACKSONVILLE STATE | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
CHARLESTON SOUTHERN AT GEORGIA SOUTHERN | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
SE LOUISIANA AT SOUTH ALABAMA | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
SAM HOUSTON AT TROY | 7 P.M. | ESPN+
CLEMSON AT LSU | 7:30 P.M. | ABC
UL MONROE AT MISSISSIPPI STATE | 7:30 P.M. | ESPNU
VMI AT VIRGINIA TECH | 7:30 P.M. | ACC NETWORK
WESTERN MICHIGAN AT MICHIGAN | 7:30 P.M. | NBC
NORTHWESTERN STATE AT LOUISIANA TECH | 7:30 P.M. | ESPN+
FLORIDA ATLANTIC AT FLORIDA | 7:45 P.M. | SEC NETWORK
UTAH TECH AT BYU | 8 P.M. | ESPN+
HAMPTON AT MARYLAND | 8 P.M. | BIG TEN NETWORK
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE AT NORTHWESTERN | 8 P.M. | BIG TEN NETWORK
LAMAR AT LOUISIANA | 8 P.M. | ESPN+
MORGAN STATE AT ARIZONA STATE | 9 P.M. | ESPN+
MERCYHURST AT NEW MEXICO STATE | 9 P.M. | ESPN+
NORTHERN ARIZONA AT ARIZONA | 9:30 P.M. | ESPN+
PORTLAND STATE AT SAN DIEGO STATE | 9:30 P.M. | USA NETWORK
UNLV AT HAWAI’I | 10 P.M. | ESPN UNLIMITED AND THE CW NETWORK
CENTRAL MICHIGAN AT NEW MEXICO | 10 P.M. | FS1
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE AT SACRAMENTO STATE | 10 P.M. | ESPN+
UCLA AT CAL | 10:30 P.M. | ESPN
WESTERN KENTUCKY AT NEVADA | 10:30 P.M. | CBSSN
SUNDAY, SEPT. 6
TEXAS SOUTHERN AT PRAIRIE VIEW A&M | 12 P.M. | ESPN2
FLORIDA A&M VS. SOUTH CAROLINA STATE (HARD ROCK STADIUM IN MIAMI GARDENS, FLA.) | 3 P.M. | ESPN
WASHINGTON STATE AT WASHINGTON | 4 P.M. | NBC
OLE MISS VS. LOUISVILLE (NISSAN STADIUM IN NASHVILLE, TENN.) | 7:30 P.M. | ABC
NOTRE DAME VS. WISCONSIN (LAMBEAU FIELD IN GREEN BAY, WIS.) | 7:30 P.M. | NBC
MONDAY, SEPT. 7
SMU AT FLORIDA STATE | 7:30 P.M. | ESPN
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NFL PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE
NFL/HALL OF FAME GAME – AUG. 6
CAROLINA VS. ARIZONA – 8PM, NBC/PEACOCK
WEEK 1
THURSDAY – AUG. 13
DETROIT AT CINCINNATI – 7PM
GREEN BAY AT PITTSBURGH – 7PM
INDIANAPOLIS AT NEW ENGLAND – 7:30PM
LA CHARGERS AT HOUSTON – 8PM
ARIZONA AT LAS VEGAS – 8PM
TENNESSEE AT SAN FRANCISCO – 9PM
FRIDAY – AUG. 14
DENVER AT ATLANTA – 7PM
TAMPA BAY AT NY JETS – 7PM
MIAMI AT WASHINGTON – 7PM
SATURDAY – AUG. 15
CAROLINA AT BUFFALO – 1PM
CLEVELAND AT CHICAGO – 1PM
MINNESOTA AT NY GIANTS – 1PM
LA RAMS AT KANSAS CITY – 4PM
JACKSONVILLE AT NEW ORLEANS – 4PM
PHILADELPHIA AT BALTIMORE – 7PM
DALLAS AT SEATTLE – 8PM
WEEK 2
THURSDAY – AUG. 20
LAS VEGAS AT HOUSTON – 8PM, ESPN
SAN FRANCISCO AT LA CHARGERS – 10PM
FRIDAY – AUG. 21
NY JETS AT PITTSBURGH – 7PM
CAROLINA AT JACKSONVILLE – 7:30PM
GREEN BAY AT DENVER – 9PM
SATURDAY – AUG. 22
WASHINGTON AT DETROIT – 12PM
BUFFALO AT CLEVELAND – 1PM
ATLANTA AT INDIANAPOLIS – 1PM
BALTIMORE AT MINNESOTA – 1PM
NEW ORLEANS AT LA RAMS – 4PM
NY GIANTS AT MIAMI – 4PM
CHICAGO AT CINCINNATI – 7PM
PHILADELPHIA AT NEW ENGLAND – 7PM
KANSAS CITY AT TAMPA BAY – 7:30PM
DALLAS AT ARIZONA – 10PM
SUNDAY – AUG. 23
SEATTLE AT TENNESSEE – 8PM, FOX
WEEK 3
THURSDAY – AUG. 27
PITTSBURGH AT BUFFALO – 7PM
NEW ENGLAND AT CLEVELAND – 8PM, PRIME VIDEO
SAN FRANCISCO AT LAS VEGAS – 8PM
LA RAMS AT LA CHARGERS – 10PM
FRIDAY – AUG. 28
WASHINGTON AT BALTIMORE – 6PM
HOUSTON AT CAROLINA – 7PM
ATLANTA AT MIAMI – 7PM
TAMPA BAY AT JACKSONVILLE – 7:30PM
NY GIANTS AT NY JETS – 7:30PM
NEW ORLEANS AT DALLAS – 8PM
ARIZONA AT GREEN BAY – 8PM
SEATTLE AT KANSAS CITY – 8PM
CINCINNATI AT PHILADELPHIA – 8PM, CBS
MINNESOTA AT DENVER – 9PM
SATURDAY – AUG. 29
DETROIT AT INDIANAPOLIS – 1PM
CHICAGO AT TENNESSEE – 6PM
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2026 NFL TEAM SCHEDULES
https://www.nfl.com/schedules/2026/by-team
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2026 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE
WEEK DATE OPPONENT TV / TIME (ET)
WEEK 1 THU, AUG 13 @ NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS LOCAL (7:30 PM)
WEEK 2 SAT, AUG 22 VS. ATLANTA FALCONS LOCAL (1:00 PM)
WEEK 3 SAT, AUG 29 VS. DETROIT LIONS LOCAL (1:00 PM)
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2026 INDIANAPOLIS COLTS REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
WEEK DATE OPPONENT TIME (ET) TV / STREAMING
1 SUN, SEPT 13 VS. BALTIMORE RAVENS 1:00 PM CBS
2 SUN, SEPT 20 @ KANSAS CITY CHIEFS 8:20 PM NBC
3 SUN, SEPT 27 VS. HOUSTON TEXANS 1:00 PM CBS
4 SUN, OCT 4 @ WASHINGTON COMMANDERS 9:30 AM NFL NET
5 SUN, OCT 11 @ PITTSBURGH STEELERS 1:00 PM CBS
6 SUN, OCT 18 VS. TENNESSEE TITANS 1:00 PM FOX
7 SUN, OCT 25 @ MINNESOTA VIKINGS 1:00 PM CBS
8 SUN, NOV 1 @ JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 1:00 PM CBS
9 SUN, NOV 8 VS. DALLAS COWBOYS 1:00 PM FOX
10 SUN, NOV 15 VS. MIAMI DOLPHINS 1:00 PM CBS
11 THU, NOV 19 @ HOUSTON TEXANS 8:15 PM PRIME VIDEO
12 SUN, NOV 29 VS. NEW YORK GIANTS 1:00 PM FOX
13 BYE WEEK
14 SUN, DEC 13 @ PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 1:00 PM FOX
15 SUN, DEC 20 @ TENNESSEE TITANS 1:00 PM CBS
16 TBD – FLEX VS. CINCINNATI BENGALS TBD TBD
17 SUN, JAN 3 @ CLEVELAND BROWNS 1:00 PM FOX
18 TBD – FLEX GAME VS. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS TBD TBD
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TOP NATIONAL HEADLINES/SPORTS RELEASES
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL NEWS
MLB ROUNDUP: ROCKIES SWEEP ROYALS ON KYLE FREELAND’S FIRST COMPLETE GAME
Kyle Freeland struck out eight in the first complete game of his career, Jake McCarthy hit a three-run home run and the Colorado Rockies beat the Kansas City Royals 8-1 in Denver on Sunday.
Freeland (3-10), who needed 115 pitches to go the distance, retired 18 straight batters before Salvador Perez’s one-out double in the ninth. Starling Marte followed with a single but Freeland got the next two batters to finish off the team’s first complete game since Chad Kuhl did it June 27, 2022, against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Cole Carrigg had three hits and two stolen bases and Brett Sullivan added two doubles for Colorado, which swept a series for the first time since taking three at the New York Mets on April 24-26.
Jac Caglianone doubled for one of the five hits for Kansas City, which has lost four in a row. Royals starter Seth Lugo (4-7) allowed five runs on five hits over five innings, getting chased early in the Rockies’ six-run sixth inning which blew the game open.Baseball coverage
Braves 4, Nationals 2
Mike Yastrzemski and Matt Olson cracked solo homers as Atlanta capped a four-game sweep over visiting Washington.
Dylan Dodd (3-1) threw a perfect fifth inning to trigger five innings of hitless relief by the Braves bullpen. Raisel Iglesias claimed his 24th save while spot starter JR Ritchie allowed four hits and two runs over four innings.
Nationals starter Cade Cavalli (8-5) gave up six hits and three runs (two earned) in six innings. Washington took a brief 2-1 lead in the fourth when Andres Chaparro was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and James Wood followed with a sacrifice fly, but Olson responded with a solo shot to lead off the bottom of the fourth.
Phillies 8, Orioles 0 (5 1/2 innings)
Bryan De La Cruz and Bryce Harper homered and three pitchers combined on another shutout as visiting Philadelphia shut out Baltimore in a rain-shortened game.
De La Cruz drove in three runs for the Phillies, who have won two straight after losing eight of their previous nine games. Justin Crawford had two hits, two RBIs and two runs while Alec Bohm added a pair of hits. Kyle Backhus pitched one inning and Tim Mayza (3-3) worked two innings in relief of starter Zack Wheeler, who saw his outing last just two innings due to an extended third-inning rain delay.
The Orioles were held without a run or extra-base hit for the second straight day. Starter Kyle Bradish (7-10), who also didn’t return following the delay, was charged with two runs in three innings. The game was called when it went into a second rain delay ahead of the bottom of the sixth.
Cardinals 5, Blue Jays 1
Jordan Walker stroked a two-run single to cap a four-run ninth and visiting St. Louis defeated Toronto to avoid being swept.
The Cardinals plated four runs (one earned) on three hits, a walk and a costly error against top Blue Jays reliever Louis Varland (3-4). Lars Nootbaar also had an RBI double for St. Louis, which got six innings of one-hit shutout work from Matthew Liberatore.
Toronto tied the game in the home eighth against George Soriano (4-3). Andres Gimenez singled with two outs, stole second and scored when Luis Urias hooked a double into the left field corner. Max Scherzer allowed one run and four hits with five strikeouts in six innings, moving to 3,512 career strikeouts, three behind Walter Johnson, who is 10th on the all-time list.
Reds 10, Pirates 2
Sal Stewart continued his rise up Cincinnati’s all-time rookie leaderboard and ace Chase Burns allowed just one run and two hits over six innings as the host Reds claimed three of four from Pittsburgh in the weekend series.
Stewart hit his 24th of the season, tying Joey Votto in 2008 for the second-most by a Cincinnati rookie. Frank Robinson holds the single-season franchise record for rookies with 38 in 1956. Tyler Stephenson homered, doubled and drove in two, while Nathaniel Lowe had three hits for the Reds.
Pirates starter Mitch Keller (6-8) was tagged for seven runs and six hits over two innings, walking four and striking out two, while the offense was held to just four hits on the day.
Guardians 5, Diamondbacks 0
Chase DeLauter delivered a two-run double and had three RBIs, and Patrick Bailey hit a solo homer as Cleveland avoided a series sweep against visiting Arizona.
Gavin Williams (11-6) took a perfect game into the sixth as he struck out 10 and gave up one hit and one walk over 5 2/3 innings. Hunter Gaddis, Craig Yoho, Matt Festa and Cade Smith finished off the combined two-hitter.
Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly (8-9) allowed five runs on eight hits over five innings. The right-hander struck out five and walked four.
Marlins 2, Mets 0
Sandy Alcantara and three relievers combined on a five-hitter for visiting Miami, which stayed hot by edging New York in the finale of a four-game set.
Joe Mack had two hits, including a homer in the fifth inning, for the Marlins. Xavier Edwards added an insurance run with a single in the ninth. Alcantara (12-6) gave up four hits and walked two over six innings. Michael Petersen replaced Alcantara and escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the seventh. Pete Fairbanks finished the shutout to secure his 17th save.
Robert Stock took a hard-luck loss for the cellar-dwelling Mets in his first major league start since 2021, allowing one run on three hits over five innings. New York was 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position, stranding 10 men on base.
White Sox 9, Rays 1
Anthony Kay spun 6 1/3 shutout innings, Everson Pereira homered and drove in a career high-tying four runs and Chicago won the first series of its six-game road trip with a blowout of Tampa Bay.
The left-handed Kay (8-5) scattered seven hits — all singles — over 89 pitches while striking out three and walking one to win for the second time in three starts. The injury-plagued Pereira, who appeared in 23 games for the Rays last season, homered for the first time since April 16 and doubled. Miguel Vargas and Andrew Benintendi also went deep, while Chase Meidroth had two hits, a walk and two runs scored.
Tampa Bay starter Griffin Jax (6-9) allowed two unearned runs in the first inning and finished with one earned run over five frames. He yielded four hits and fanned eight. Ben Williamson homered and Chandler Simpson collected three hits. Ryan Vilade and Junior Caminero each added two hits as the Rays, who stranded 10 baserunners, finished 6-3 on their homestand.
Yankees 2, Cubs 1
Jose Caballero’s two-run homer and 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball from Gerrit Cole powered visiting New York over Chicago.
Cole (5-5) worked around four hits and three walks, striking out five, as New York took the third and decisive game of the weekend series. David Bednar got the final four outs for his 24th save.
Colin Rea (8-8) struck out seven and allowed just four baserunners in six-plus innings, but he was the hard-luck loser as the Cubs went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position. Michael Busch had the lone RBI for Chicago.
Astros 7, Rangers 3
Yordan Alvarez capped his second four-hit game of the season with a two-run double in the seventh inning, helping Houston complete a three-game series sweep of visiting Texas with its sixth straight victory.
Alvarez finished 4-for-5 with three doubles, two RBIs and a run scored. Jeremy Pena added a two-run homer, and Jose Altuve, Cam Smith, LaMonte Wade Jr. delivered RBI singles. Astros starter Peter Lambert retired the first 12 batters he faced before he was tagged for two runs in the fifth.
Brandon Nimmo hit his 11th homer for the Rangers to tie the game at 3 in the top of the seventh. Kumar Rocker gave up three runs on 10 hits over 5 1/3 innings. With the sweep, Houston moved 2 1/2 games clear of Texas atop the AL West.
Angels 3, Brewers 0
Rookie Walbert Urena allowed three hits over six innings and Wade Meckler hit a two-run homer to lead Los Angeles to a victory over Jacob Misiorowski and Milwaukee in Anaheim, Calif.
Zach Neto added an RBI single for the Angels, who snapped a five-game losing streak. Urena (7-7) allowed just three singles, walked three and struck out seven while outdueling National League Cy Young frontrunner Misiorowski. Ryan Zeferjahn struck out four and allowed two hits over 1 2/3 innings to pick up his fourth save.
Misiorowski (11-5) walked one and struck out 10. It was the 10th time he has registered double-digit strikeouts in 21 starts this season, setting a new franchise single-season record. After Meckler’s second-inning home run, he retired 16 straight batters and 17 of the last 18 hitters he faced but still took his first loss since July 2 against Cincinnati.
Padres 5, Giants 4
Jackson Merrill belted a two-run homer during a four-run second inning and San Diego won for the eighth time in nine games, holding off visiting San Francisco.
Merrill’s 16th homer of the year off Landen Roupp (7-10) got the Padres off to the fast start they needed to repel the Giants’ rally. Two more runs came in on Jake Cronenworth’s single. Kyle Hart delivered three scoreless innings as an opener in place of Michael King, whose start was moved to Monday at Arizona.
Osleivis Basabe and Rafael Devers homered for San Francisco. Roupp gave up six hits and five runs in 4 2/3 innings.
Tigers 11, Athletics 0
Keider Montero allowed two hits in six shutout innings and Eduardo Valencia drove in four runs with a pair of doubles as Detroit blanked the Athletics at West Sacramento, Calif.
The Tigers swept the series and have scored at least eight runs in five straight games for the first time since 1996, and over the same dates of July 28 to Aug. 2. Detroit swept the season series 6-0 — reportedly the first time the Tigers have swept a season series from an American League opponent.
Montero (8-6) walked two and struck out two in 86 pitches. A’s starter Gage Jump (4-7) gave up six runs on four hits in 3 2/3 innings. The A’s, who have lost five straight and 10 of their last 12, issued nine walks to the Tigers.
Mariners 7, Twins 6
Colt Emerson lined a run-scoring single through a drawn-in infield with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning as host Seattle edged Minnesota after blowing a six-run lead.
Leadoff hitter Cole Young had his first career four-hit game and Cal Raleigh homered for the Mariners, who took the final two games of the series on walk-off wins after losing the opener. Seattle starter George Kirby tossed seven scoreless innings before the bullpen squandered the lead.
The Twins’ Luke Keaschall led off the ninth inning with a homer just over the right field wall off Mariners closer Andres Munoz (5-4) to tie the score. Josh Naylor led off the bottom of the inning by lining a single to right field off Yoendrys Gomez (2-1). An out later, Victor Robles lined a single to center, with Naylor advancing to third on an ugly belly-flop slide on which he bloodied his face. The Mariners brought in Stuart Fairchild to run for Naylor and Emerson hit his single to right to win the game.
Red Sox 8, Dodgers 4
Ceddanne Rafaela continued his home-run barrage and Boston finished off a three-game road sweep over the Los Angeles to complete a 6-1 California road trip that also included a stop in West Sacramento to face the Athletics.
Wilyer Abreu, Masataka Yoshida and Jarren Duran also went deep as the Red Sox improved to 2-0 in August after going 21-4 in July to set a franchise-record winning percentage (.840) for a full month. Rafaela hit the first of three Boston homers in the third inning and delivered four homers in the series.
Andy Pages drove in three runs for the Dodgers, who went 2-4 on their homestand. Los Angeles right-hander Emmet Sheehan (4-8) lasted just 2 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on six hits. Red Sox rookie left-hander Jake Bennett (7-4) gave up three runs on six hits over 5 2/3 innings with two walks and four strikeouts.
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Two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal is on the move to the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving the two-time defending champions even more talent on a loaded roster.
Right-hander Freddy Peralta is switching teams, too, as the Tampa Bay Rays beef up their rotation.
Major League Baseball’s trade deadline is less than 24 hours away on Monday at 6 p.m. EDT and two of the biggest pitching prizes — Skubal and Peralta — are already off the board. But other enticing options still remain, including San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller, San Francisco Giants second baseman Luis Arraez and Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho.
In other recent moves, the surprising Chicago White Sox picked up right-hander Luis Castillo in a deal with the Seattle Mariners, and the Atlanta Braves acquired outfielder Lane Thomas from the Kansas City Royals.
Dodgers land Skubal
Skubal is the latest star to join the high-priced roster for the Dodgers that already has big-name players like Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Mookie Betts.
If everyone is healthy, he could be part of a rotation with Ohtani, reigning World Series MVP Yamamoto, fellow two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow. The Dodgers led the majors with a 3.36 ERA from their starting pitchers going into Sunday’s games and now add Skubal to the mix.
“I’m excited to be a Dodger,” an emotional Skubal said on Saturday night. “I’m excited to get down there and meet all those guys and chase three championships in a row. That’s hard to do, so I’m so excited to a part of that. But it’s a lot of different emotions. Definitely kind of a roller coaster a little bit.”
The Tigers received three minor league prospects in right-handers River Ryan and Brady Smith and outfielder Zyhir Hope.
Skubal is 7-5 this season with a 2.79 ERA and 116 strikeouts in 96 2/3 innings. He is 61-42 with a 3.04 ERA over seven seasons, all in Detroit. In two postseasons, Skubal is 2-1 with a 2.04 ERA in six starts.
Mets unload Peralta to Rays
The last-place New York Mets traded Peralta to the Rays for three minor leaguers, outfielder Aidan Smith, infielder Émilien Pitre and right-hander Gary Gill Hill.
Peralta, a two-time All-Star who can become a free agent following the World Series, has been a disappointment with the Mets after they acquired him from Milwaukee in a January trade.
But he could boost the middle of a strong rotation for the pitching-rich Rays, who began the day with the best record in the American League at 65-45 and a 3 1/2-game lead in the AL East over the New York Yankees.
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THE TIGERS FACE A DIFFICULT CHALLENGE AFTER TRADING ACE TARIK SKUBAL TO THE DODGERS
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Detroit Tigers said their goodbyes to ace Tarik Skubal and now must turn their focus to an uncertain final two months of the season as they try to make a playoff push without their best player.
The Tigers traded the two-time reigning AL Cy Young Award winner to the Los Angeles Dodgers for three minor league prospects in a deal that was agreed to late Saturday night.
“Baseball has a funny way of challenging you to deal with change,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said before the series finale against the Athletics on Sunday. “Sometimes that’s difficult, sometimes it’s part of the game and part of the business. These guys are callous to some of the emotions that come with it.”
Moving on without Skubal is the ultimate challenge. The ninth-round draft pick in 2018 developed into one of the best pitchers in baseball, winning the Cy Young in 2024 and ’25 and posting a 2.40 ERA over the past three seasons.
Skubal is 7-5 this season with a 2.79 ERA and 116 strikeouts in 96 2/3 innings and had a major impact in the clubhouse. But with him set to become a free agent after the season, the Tigers opted to trade him for minor league right-handers River Ryan and Brady Smith and outfielder Zyhir Hope.
Hinch said it was important for the players to appreciate what Skubal gave the team while still understanding the task ahead.
“He wasn’t going to pitch today. So we have to be sort of cold about we got to move on and go play today’s game that he wasn’t going to impact despite the loss of his presence in our clubhouse,” Hinch said. “We have a ton of respect for what he brought every day, his preparation, his attitude, his desire to win. That impact doesn’t leave with him as he gets on a plane to go to a different team. The day-to-day does, and we’re going to have to find a way to overcome it.”
News of the trade broke during Detroit’s 8-6 win over the A’s on Saturday night with many players first hearing about it from fans near the dugout during the game. Skubal was back in the clubhouse beyond the center-field fence at the minor league stadium where the A’s play when he got the news, making it impossible for the players to get the news directly from him until after the game.
But they managed to focus on the game and come up with the win.
“The team’s handled it really well,” first baseman Spencer Torkelson said. “Leading up to the trade, I thought we blocked out the noise amazing. Even in the sixth inning when everyone’s screaming at us from the stands that we traded our best pitcher, I think we kept our focus and kept the main thing the main thing. I think as a team we still believe in ourselves and we know that we’re definitely not out of it.”
The trade came at an uncertain time for the Tigers, who have overcome a slow start to the season to move with 2 1/2 games of the final wild-card spot after winning the first two games of this series.
Prized prospect Max Clark was called up from the minors on Friday and has delivered five hits, two doubles, a homer and three RBIs in two games. But the team also scratched Casey Mize from his scheduled start this weekend in case he gets traded before the deadline Monday.
“It’s a weird, weird place,” Mize said. “We’ve played really good baseball the last couple days. We trade our best player. It says we’re 2 1/2 back, but obviously there’s a lot of teams still to overpass, so it’s certainly a strange spot.”
The task now will be to try to get back to the playoffs without Skubal after they lost in Game 5 of the division series the past two seasons. Skubal started both of those losses. He had a rough start and took the loss in 2024 against Cleveland. He had a strong start last season with 13 strikeouts in six innings against Seattle but the bullpen squandered a 2-1 lead and the Tigers went on to lose 3-2 in 15 innings.
Skubal said Saturday night after the trade that it hurt that he couldn’t help deliver Detroit its first World Series title since 1984.
“Over the last couple of years, we don’t get anywhere near to what we’ve done without Tarik Skubal,” Mize said. “I hope our fan base is appreciative of that, even if it maybe didn’t end the way that everyone wanted it to.”
The Tigers fans might get a chance to see Skubal again later this month when the Dodgers visit Detroit Aug. 28-30.
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REPORT: NATIONALS TRADE GARCÍA TO YANKEES FOR 4 PLAYERS
The Washington Nationals traded first baseman Luis García Jr. to the New York Yankees, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Washington received four right-handed pitchers in return, sources told Passan: Prospects Jack Cebert and Ben Grable, as well as Jake Bird and Yovanny Cruz.
The 26-year-old García is having a career year for the Nationals, with 23 home runs and 76 RBIs in 357 at-bats. His .560 slugging percentage leads the NL and is third in MLB behind Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros and future teammate Ben Rice of the Yankees.
New York already has two first basemen on the roster in Rice and Paul Goldschmidt. García, a left-handed hitter who does most of his damage against righties, will likely platoon with Goldschmidt while Rice operates as the designated hitter until Giancarlo Stanton returns from a calf injury. The Yankees are also playing without three-time AL MVP Aaron Judge, who is sidelined with a fractured rib.
García has played all of his defensive reps at first base this season, but he also has experience at second base and shortstop.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone was excited about acquiring García after hearing about the reported deal.
“He rakes,” Boone said, according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers.
Bird and Cruz could slot into the Nationals’ bullpen immediately. The 30-year-old Bird owns a 4.90 ERA and 8.5 K/9 in 227 big-league appearances, while Cruz has been solid (1.69 ERA, 10.1 K/9) in four MLB outings this season. Washington’s bullpen ranks 27th with a combined 4.78 ERA.
Cebert (14th) and Grable (25th) both ranked among the Yankees’ top 30 prospects, according to MLB Pipeline.
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BLUE JAYS ACQUIRE TAILLON FROM CUBS
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired right-hander Jameson Taillon and cash considerations from the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named later or cash considerations, the teams announced Sunday.
Taillon was designated for assignment Monday after authoring a 5.92 ERA and 6.73 FIP in 15 starts this season. The 34-year-old was in the final year of a four-year, $68-million contract when he was let go by the Cubs.
The pitcher owns a 3.99 career ERA across 10 seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, and Cubs.
He pitched for Canada at the World Baseball Classic in 2013 and 2026.
Taillon’s addition comes amid reported trade rumors involving Blue Jays pitchers Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, Jeff Hoffman, and Max Scherzer.
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BRAVES GET RHP TYLER MAHLE FROM GIANTS FOR RHP ANTHONY MOLINA
The Atlanta Braves acquired right-handed starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for right-hander Anthony Molina, the Braves announced on Sunday night.
The Braves — winners of five straight and battling the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers for the best record in the National League — added a veteran arm to a rotation anchored by Chris Sale and Bryce Elder but missing Spencer Schwellenbach and Spencer Strider due to long-term injuries.
Mahle, 31, joined San Francisco this year on a one-year, $10 million contract, but the Giants are in sell-off mode as they sit 18 games below .500.
Mahle was 3-9 with a 5.13 ERA over 18 starts with the team. He struck out 89 batters and walked 37 in 94 2/3 innings.
In 10 MLB seasons with the Cincinnati Reds (2017-22), Minnesota Twins (2022-23), Texas Rangers (2024-25) and Giants, Mahle is 42-55 with a 4.19 ERA, 842 strikeouts and 301 walks across 160 games (159 starts).MLB content
Molina, 24, saw action in three games for Atlanta this season and gave up four runs (three earned) over five innings of relief. In 55 career games (two starts) with the Colorado Rockies (2024-25) and Braves, Molina is 2-2 with a 6.89 ERA.
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CUBS BOLSTER ROTATION, ACQUIRE VETERAN KEVIN GAUSMAN FROM BLUE JAYS
The Chicago Cubs are getting a much-needed boost to their rotation depth by acquiring right-hander Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays ahead of Monday’s trade deadline, the Cubs announced on Sunday night.
The Blue Jays are getting a pair of prospects, shortstop Ty Southisene and outfielder Brett Bateman, in exchange for shipping the veteran off to playoff-contending Chicago before his five-year, $110 million contract expires at the end of this season.
Gausman, 35, has taken a step back in production this season with a 5-10 record and 4.38 ERA over 23 starts and 127 1/3 innings during his fifth season in Toronto. However, this season has been an anomaly relative to a strong recent run of success for Gausman, who posted an ERA of 3.83 or better in each of the prior six seasons.
His best stint came from 2021-23, when he posted three consecutive top-10 Cy Young finishes and earned his only two career All-Star nods with a 38-25 record and 3.10 ERA with 669 strikeouts and 133 walks over 95 starts spanning 551 2/3 innings for the San Francisco Giants (2021) and Blue Jays (2022-23).
Over 14 major league seasons, Gausman has a 117-123 record and 3.85 ERA over 384 regular-season appearances (345 starts). He’s also made 14 appearances (eight starts) across six separate postseasons.
Six of those outings (five starts) came last season on Toronto’s run to the American League championship and a World Series loss to the Dodgers. Gausman had a 2-3 record and 2.93 ERA in last year’s postseason. He took the loss as the starter of Game 2 and Game 6 of the World Series, allowing a combined six runs on seven hits over 12 2/3 innings.
Chicago, which is currently four games clear atop the National League wild-card standings, has battled injuries to its starting pitching all season.
Cade Horton made just two starts before undergoing season-ending elbow surgery. Justin Steele missed almost all of the 2025 season after having Tommy John surgery, and then sustained a setback in his recovery which has still not allowed him to pitch in a game this season. Edward Cabrera has been sidelined with hamstring and adductor strains but is nearing an expected return date this month.
Southisene, 21, is the Cubs’ No. 13 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The fourth-round pick in the 2024 MLB Draft was elevated to High-A South Bend in May and is hitting .326 with a .451 on-base percentage, 27 RBIs and 20 stolen bases in 44 games at that level.MLB content
Bateman, 24, is the Cubs’ 21st-ranked prospect. He’s spent this entire season at Triple-A Iowa, hitting .312 with three homers, 18 doubles, 33 RBIs and 20 stolen bases in 82 games.
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REPORT: CLOWNEY REUNITING WITH TEXANS
Jadeveon Clowney’s career has come full circle.
The veteran pass-rusher has agreed to terms on a deal with the Houston Texans to reunite with the franchise that drafted him first overall in 2014, sources told NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport.
Clowney played the first five seasons of his career in Houston with all of his three Pro Bowl invites coming during his tenure with the Texans.
The 33-year-old has bounced around the NFL since leaving the Texans, spending time with the Seattle Seahawks (2019), Tennessee Titans (2020), Cleveland Browns (2021-22), Baltimore Ravens (2023), Carolina Panthers (2024), and Dallas Cowboys (2025).
He recorded 8.5 sacks, 12 tackles for a loss, 10 quarterback hits, and a forced fumble during his one-year stay with the Cowboys last year.
Clowney has still been a productive player in recent seasons, recording at least eight sacks in three of the last five campaigns.
He now joins an already loaded Texans’ edge-rushing group that contains Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter. Hunter finished with 15 sacks last season while Anderson notched 12 sacks on his way to finishing runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year honors. Houston’s defense surrendered the fewest yardage in the league last year while also ranking second in points allowed.
Clowney has a career total of 66.5 sacks and 16 forced fumbles over 153 games.
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WHAT WE LEARNED FROM THE FIRST WEEKEND OF NFL CAMP
Deshaun Watson is currently engaged in a competitive endeavor for the starting quarterback position with the Cleveland Browns, which marks a significant opportunity in his career. His primary competitor in this preseason quarterback battle is second-year player Shedeur Sanders. However, Watson has indicated that the atmosphere within the quarterbacks’ room is collaborative rather than divisive.
During an interview with NFL Network, Watson stated, “All four of us are learning together, spending time together, and building chemistry collectively.” This group also includes Dillon Gabriel and rookie Taylen Green. He emphasized the importance of maximizing every opportunity on the field, expressing a commitment to supporting his teammates while striving to perform at his best in each practice session.
Watson’s pursuit to reclaim the starting position, which was initially awarded to him alongside a fully guaranteed $230 million contract, represents a critical juncture in his tenure with the team as he approaches the final year of his five-year contract. This opportunity may be the most promising he has encountered since his time with the Houston Texans. Following a year devoted to fully rehabilitating from an Achilles injury, Watson is now leading a new offensive scheme instituted by Coach Todd Monken, alongside a roster that features a mix of youthful talent, including running back Quinshon Judkins, tight end Harold Fannin, and rookie receivers KC Concepcion and Denzel Boston.
Watson remarked on the notable progress he has made, stating, “It is night and day compared to 2025 and 2026. This year, I am healthy. Last year, I was still in the process of regaining my strength. Now, I feel fully fit and enthusiastic about my physical condition. I am eager to demonstrate my abilities.” While he mentioned the need to develop football-specific endurance, he remains confident that this will improve with ongoing practice.
The Browns have initiated their quarterback evaluation process at the beginning of the offseason and are diligently gathering data throughout the preseason to determine their starting quarterback. Although Watson appears to have an initial advantage over Sanders as training camp commenced, there have been reports of performance challenges for him during the early stages of practice.
Watson noted, “This period provides the perfect opportunity to make as many mistakes as possible since the outcomes do not count. It is vital to experiment and refine our performance to avoid unforeseen issues during actual games.” He acknowledged that while there is a need for adjustments, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the objectives at hand.
There remains ample time for Watson to acclimate and establish a rhythm. The preseason games will hold considerable significance in a competition that is expected to extend until the end of August. Regardless of the ultimate outcome, Watson maintains a positive perspective on his current situation. He commented on the inherent challenges he has faced, conveying gratitude for the robust support system surrounding him. “It has been difficult, with numerous mental challenges. Nevertheless, I possess a great support network and am in an advantageous position. I am focused on the future and ready to embrace the opportunities of 2026, choosing not to dwell on the past.”
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Watt, Steelers embrace ‘Tempered’ culture
Mike McCarthy’s appointment as head coach in Pittsburgh has already demonstrated a significant impact.
McCarthy’s recruitment has effectively reopened a door that quarterback Aaron Rodgers had nearly closed on his playing career, as he revealed during an interview with NFL Network on Saturday.
Practices in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, exhibit notable differences from the Mike Tomlin era, characterized by meticulously timed intervals and the elimination of previously prominent physical training segments.
In an effort to instill a sense of local pride, McCarthy presented a highlight reel showcasing his hometown of Pittsburgh, emphasizing the relevance of the city to the athletes’ experience. Furthermore, he introduced a memorable new team mantra: “Tempered,” alluding to the steel-hardening process.
Steelers icon T.J. Watt expressed his support for this shift. He noted that after ten seasons in the NFL, a change was necessary for rejuvenation.
“The absence of the Tomlin-isms in meetings, along with the significant transformation in vocal delivery during team gatherings, provides a refreshing change that I have found beneficial,” Watt stated in an interview with NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt. “Many of us are embracing this evolution and striving to maximize our performance during practices.”
“This transformation has touched every aspect of our operations, and I perceive it as positive. As I enter my tenth year in the league, I have consistently heard the same messages,” he further elaborated. “While Coach Tomlin certainly had his unique methods for delivering motivational messages, this experience feels akin to the first day of school. I am focused on establishing myself as a leader and a reliable force within this team, and I am thoroughly enjoying the process.”
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Jaylon Johnson is approaching the 2026 season as a significant period for contract negotiations.
Despite being under contract until the end of the 2027 season, the Pro Bowl cornerback for the Bears has expressed his intentions regarding potential contract discussions.
“This constitutes a contract year for me,” Johnson stated during a press conference, as reported by ESPN. “Given the current salary cap considerations, I recognize the importance of this period. Ultimately, whether I remain with the Bears or transition to another team, I must demonstrate my capabilities on the field to affirm my position among the elite in this league.”
Johnson, a second-round draft pick in 2020, previously secured a franchise tag and a four-year, $76 million extension in 2024, ensuring his presence in Chicago for the foreseeable future. However, with the Bears projected to have approximately $8 million in cap space available for 2027, the possibility of a change in team affiliation looms, especially considering that releasing Johnson after the 2026 season could yield significant savings of $16 million.
Johnson is acutely aware of this reality and understands the implications for his future. “I am not uninformed regarding these circumstances. My contract was constructed with the intention of allowing me to return to negotiations by the age of 27. My focus is to perform at a high level and demonstrate my values as a playmaker and coverage specialist. Following this, I will evaluate where the contractual discussions may lead.”
Due to injuries, Johnson participated in only seven games last season, marking his first year without double-digit appearances. He aims to validate that the challenges faced last season were anomalies rather than indicative of future performance. Success in this endeavor may result in another lucrative contract, albeit potentially outside Chicago.
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John Harbaugh, now in a new role, continues to emphasize the significance of practice, team cohesion, resilience in the face of adversity, and the necessity for a unified vision as his Giants navigate the upcoming season.
Moreover, he offers practical advice for those considering outdoor activities in the mountainous regions of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
“Regarding bear encounters, we received valuable instruction on the proper usage of bear spray. It is essential to spray from low to high; did you know that?” Harbaugh explained during an interview with NFL Network. “Consider the behavior of a bear; it is unlikely to approach in an upright position. They tend to charge at a lower stance, necessitating a low spray.”
“Although I have never encountered such a situation personally, it is a useful lesson I have learned. I am contemplating a hike tomorrow, hence my interest,” he concluded.
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**Lamar Jackson’s Adaptation to Under Center Offense**
Lamar Jackson’s initial experience with the newly appointed offensive coordinator, Declan Doyle, has led to a significant increase in his positioning under center, a practice he has not frequently engaged in throughout his professional career. Notably, this marks the first time he has assumed this stance as often since his youth. Fortunately, Jackson demonstrates a keen ability to reacquaint himself with this method.
“I am exceedingly comfortable with it,” Jackson remarked on Saturday, as reported in the team transcript. “In youth football, I operated under center, but I have not done so consistently since that time. We utilized it sporadically in previous seasons, yet with this balanced offensive strategy, I believe it will greatly assist us in identifying defensive schemes and keeping them on their toes.”
The appointment of Doyle under the new head coach, Jesse Minter, signifies the third offensive system that Jackson has had the opportunity to learn in his career. Although Greg Roman’s and Todd Monken’s offensive structures varied significantly, Jackson frequently operated from the pistol formation within both systems. Now, under Doyle’s leadership, Jackson is embracing a more versatile offensive approach, which necessitates his increased comfort in lining up under center.
It is important to note that Jackson can return to the pistol or shotgun formations without significant challenges. However, with the innovative strategies being implemented by Doyle, Jackson is expanding his skill set.
“There are no difficulties involved; it is merely a new system,” Jackson stated. “I am endeavoring to master it to the best of my ability and learn it as thoroughly as possible. The potential is boundless.”
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Potential Impact of Kenneth Walker in Kansas City
Hope appears to be on the rise for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City. Coach Andy Reid provided a cautiously optimistic update regarding the star quarterback on Saturday during an interview with ESPN’s Dan Graziano.
“We are monitoring his progress and allowing the medical team to guide our decisions. Our primary concern is ensuring his safety,” Reid stated. “At this moment, given our current situation, he is safe to participate.”
As Mahomes prepares for the high-profile opening match against the Denver Broncos in Week 1, the Chiefs are also integrating a new asset who Reid believes can significantly enhance both their running and passing strategies.
“This player is exceptional,” Reid said in reference to running back Kenneth Walker. “His performance in Seattle underscored his capabilities. He has arrived here and exceeded our expectations. He has demonstrated proficiency in receiving, a skill he did not extensively showcase during his time in Seattle.”
As Reid emphasized, the Chiefs have previously featured a number of talented running backs. Nonetheless, there is a palpable excitement in his tone when discussing Walker, who recorded 31 receptions in his final season with the Seahawks and has accumulated only two career receiving touchdowns.
Should the Super Bowl LX Most Valuable Player succeed in becoming a reliable three-down contributor within Reid’s offensive schematic, it could substantially enhance the overall efficacy of the Chiefs’ offense in 2026, particularly if Mahomes is able to resume play effectively in Week 1.
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The Potential of Landon Dickerson for the Eagles’ Improvement
The mutual separation between A.J. Brown and the Philadelphia Eagles appears to have yielded beneficial outcomes for both parties involved. Brown is currently garnering attention at the Patriots’ camp, where he is developing a strong rapport with quarterback Drake Maye and exhibiting noticeable satisfaction, as noted by ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Concurrently, the atmosphere surrounding the Eagles’ offense in Year 1 under new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion is significantly more positive as they approach the 2026 season.
A contributing factor to this improved outlook is the anticipated enhancement in quarterback Jalen Hurts’ protection. Guard Landon Dickerson, who faced numerous injuries throughout the 2025 season, dedicated his offseason to recovery and physical conditioning. This commitment included a trip to Colombia for stem cell treatment, which has reportedly left him feeling revitalized as he prepares to embark on a new campaign.
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SAINTS WR JA’LYNN POLK, 24, PLACED ON RETIRED LIST
The New Orleans Saints placed 24-year-old wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk on the reserve/retired list on Sunday.
A reason for Polk’s decision to retire was not yet known. Head coach Kellen Moore said Polk had been excused from the past two training camp practices for personal reasons. The receiver’s Instagram account also appeared to be deactivated or removed as of Sunday evening.
Polk was the 37th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. As a rookie, Polk played in 15 games, making seven starts, and totaled 12 receptions for 87 yards and two touchdowns.
He did not play in 2025 due to a shoulder injury. While Polk was on injured reserve in September, the Patriots traded him to the Saints along with a 2028 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2027 sixth-rounder.
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BIG 10 PREVIEW: MICHIGAN
In several respects, it is understandable why the University of Michigan selected Kyle Whittingham as the new head football coach.
The previous coaching tenures of Jim Harbaugh and Sherrone Moore were marred by controversy, and it is evident that the Michigan athletic department is navigating various challenges at present.
From a competitive standpoint, Michigan finds itself alongside USC and Penn State, observing Ohio State, Oregon, and Indiana advance into the elite tier of the Big Ten Conference.
Whittingham signifies a fresh start. He is an established figure with 177 career victories during his 21-year tenure at a single institution. He exemplifies the type of coach sought when instant respect and credibility are desired.
Whittingham’s accomplishments date back to 2008 when his team achieved an impressive 13-0 record, culminating in a No. 2 national ranking. Notably, this successful season commenced with a narrow 25-23 victory over a struggling Michigan team that finished with a 3-9 record.
As Whittingham approaches his 67th birthday on the day of the UCLA game, which coincides with the week leading into the Ohio State matchup, age does not appear to be a hindrance; he could easily coach for another decade.
Nevertheless, there are concerns regarding the recent state of Utah’s program. Whittingham’s last bowl victory was in the 2017 Heart of Dallas, and his sole College Football Playoff-level bowl victory occurred in the 2009 Sugar Bowl. The team recorded a 13-12 record prior to the last season, and the 10-2 season produced no significant wins, coupled with setbacks against Texas Tech and BYU.
When these challenges are considered alongside difficulties in player recruitment through the transfer portal and a demanding schedule, the situation calls for a substantial reset.
Nonetheless, with Kyle Whittingham at the helm, Michigan possesses the potential to cultivate talent at a higher level. This opportunity warrants serious consideration.
### Key Statistics for Michigan in 2025
– **Points Allowed:** 1st Quarter: 34; 2nd Quarter: 102
– **Rushing Touchdowns:** Michigan: 33; Opponents: 14
– **Tackles for Loss:** Michigan: 77 for 354 yards; Opponents: 54 for 216 yards
On the offensive side, Jason Beck serves as a quarterback-friendly offensive coordinator who successfully elevated the performance of current Utah quarterback Devon Dampier.
The running game at Utah was notably strong, and previously, Beck’s New Mexico offense demonstrated exceptional effectiveness through speed and tempo.
While modifications will occur at Michigan, it is anticipated that the focus will heavily emphasize the running game.
### Positive Developments
Bryce Underwood represents a pivotal figure in this transition. He is expected to become the cornerstone of the program for the current year.
Retaining Underwood’s commitment to the University of Michigan was the primary objective of the coaching staff upon their arrival, and the expectation is that quarterback performance will significantly improve.
Underwood, a highly touted recruit, has been instrumental in enhancing a previously lacking Michigan quarterback situation almost immediately. While he faced criticism for inconsistencies, as evidenced by his 11 touchdown passes against nine interceptions, along with 392 rushing yards and six touchdowns, he remains a true freshman, possessing undeniable talent that is on the rise.
The coaching staff has also adeptly addressed the backup situation. Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi, while not a running threat and prone to interceptions, is an exceptional passer who has amassed nearly 7,000 yards during his time at Colorado State.
Moreover, the running game is poised for further improvement. Last season, Michigan’s running attack excelled, ranking 14th nationally by averaging 210 yards per game. In contrast, Utah’s rushing offense ranked second with an average of 266.3 yards per game.
Justice Haynes has departed for Georgia Tech; however, leading rusher Jordan Marshall returns after accumulating 932 yards and ten touchdowns last season.
Five-star recruit Savion Hiter is expected to contribute immediately to the rotation, while Bryson Kuzdzal, who finished third among the running backs with 326 yards, represents a viable option. The continuity of the offensive line will be significant, as it previously demonstrated effectiveness while blocking for a young, mobile quarterback. All five projected starters possess sufficient experience to perform well from the outset.
The depth of the offensive line may be somewhat uncertain, but establishing elite offensive fronts is a hallmark of Coach Whittingham’s teams.
**Areas for Improvement**
Quarterback Underwood must develop into a more proficient passer. While any improvement over the unsatisfactory 2024 Michigan passing attack would have been welcome, Wolverine quarterbacks managed to complete 61.7% of their passes last year, while Underwood achieved a completion rate of 60.3%. Several factors, including youth, inexperience, and facing formidable opponents such as Ohio State, Oklahoma, Texas, and USC, contributed to these statistics; however, greater consistency is imperative.
The receiving corps must be more actively involved. While the offensive strategy leans heavily towards the run, an increase in catch volume, beyond merely executing big plays, would enhance the overall performance.
The signings of JJ Buchanan (Utah) and Jaime Ffrench (Texas) are commendable, and leading receiver Andrew Marsh returns after recording 45 receptions for 651 yards and four touchdowns. However, depth within the receiving unit remains a concern.
Improvement in the red zone is necessary. The Wolverines recorded too many empty possessions inside the 20-yard line, culminating in a disappointing scoring rate of 78.8%. The situation is exacerbated by the challenge of converting red zone opportunities into touchdowns, with a success rate of only 61.5%, ranking them 66th nationally. In contrast, Utah led with an impressive 79.7% touchdown rate on red zone opportunities and scored points 91.5% of the time.
**Player to Watch**
Jordan Marshall, a sophomore running back, emerged as a key contributor in the latter half of the previous season. A strong recruit for the program, he consistently rushed for over 110 yards during a four-game stretch and is now poised to exceed 150 carries.
**Defense**
The defense did not reach the lofty expectations set during the Harbaugh era; nonetheless, its performance was satisfactory. The Wolverines finished slightly above the median in both total and scoring defense within the Big Ten, allowing an average of 323 yards and 20 points per game.
Defensive Coordinator Jay Hill, who has joined the program from BYU after several commendable seasons, is tasked with restoring Michigan’s defense to the caliber achieved in 2024.
**Strengths**
The run defense remains a strong point, akin to the previous year, as the Wolverines achieved an 8-0 record when allowing fewer than 138 rushing yards and did not win any games when yielding more. The defensive front is robust and features a formidable combination of tackles, including Trey Pierce, Enow Etta, and Jonah Lea, a veteran transferred from Utah.
The secondary is notably strong at cornerback, with Zeke Berry leading the team with ten passes deflected and Jyaire Hill returning after deflecting five passes. Additionally, Utah’s Smith Snowden is poised to excel in a freelance role within the nickel defense. The safety position is equally robust; if Rod Moore can maintain his health, he will prove to be a valuable asset, having recorded 71 tackles and four interceptions in a standout sophomore season before an injury sidelined him for 2024 and most of 2025. Former Memphis player Chris Bracy contributed significantly last season as well, recording 81 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, and leading the American Conference with nine pass breakups.
**Areas for Improvement**
The linebacking corps appears capable but lacks proven experience, as several key backups from the previous year will need to assume larger roles. The newly acquired transfers—Max Alford (BYU), Nathaniel Staehling (North Dakota State), and Aisea Moa (Michigan State)—offer potential, but they do not yet match the caliber of some elite players from rival teams.
Moreover, the Wolverines lack a proven pass rush, with John Henry Daley being the sole standout expected to emerge as an All-Big Ten candidate after a successful tenure at Utah. The previous season’s top six sack leaders have all departed, necessitating the emergence of new talent in this area.
The underclassmen are required to mature rapidly. This season is not precisely a rebuilding phase; rather, it serves as an opportunity to identify and cultivate emerging talent.
The upperclassmen comprise the dominant starting eleven; however, it will be essential for at least 15 freshmen and sophomores to assume significant roles within the rotation.
**Key Player to Monitor**
**Smith Snowden, Cornerback, Senior**
Where should the Utah transfer position himself within the secondary?
Standing at 5 feet 10 inches and weighing 185 pounds, he possesses sufficient physicality to function effectively as a roaming safety, evidenced by his 85 tackles over the previous two seasons. Primarily a cornerback, he recorded four interceptions and broke up 17 passes.
His production is likely to remain consistent, regardless of his positional assignment.
**Critical Factors for the Season**
– Can Quarterback Bryce Underwood elevate his performance from good to exceptional?
– Will the front six restore Michigan to its status among the nation’s elite defenses?
– How swiftly will the depth chart develop, considering the significant number of youth behind the starting twenty-two players?
**Player Who Must Excel**
**Trey Butkowski, Placekicker, Sophomore**
Although Butkowski did not showcase extraordinary leg strength at Pittsburgh, he successfully converted 20 out of 23 field goals last season, failing to miss any from under 40 yards.
He is tasked with assuming the position previously held by standout Dominic Zvada, who connected on 38 of 47 field goals during his two-year tenure with the Wolverines, highlighted by a remarkable 2024 season.
Michigan’s games last season were not particularly closely contested, with only three contests decided by five points or fewer; however, the kicking game will play an influential role this season.
**Primary Concern**
**Scoring Defense**
Michigan has consistently ranked among the top teams nationally in terms of points allowed; however, there have been concerns over the past two seasons when the defense has failed to contain opposing teams effectively.
This trend reflects shortcomings within the offense’s capacity to keep pace, as evidenced by Michigan’s 1-7 record when permitting more than 24 points since the conclusion of the Harbaugh era. Furthermore, they have a concerning 1-19 record in their last 20 games when allowing 30 or more points.
**Most Significant Game**
**Oklahoma, September 12**
While the matchup against Ohio State is of paramount importance, the Michigan schedule presents several formidable challenges prior to the end of November.
The Wolverines cannot afford to concede any home games if they aspire to contend for a position in the College Football Playoff. A significant home victory against a formidable Oklahoma team is essential to establish momentum for the Whittingham era.
**Transfer Portal**
Michigan’s performance in the transfer portal is subject to a unique assessment.
Under Whittingham’s guidance, the primary objective was to retain as many existing players as possible rather than seeking new recruits, as the talent pool in Ann Arbor was superior to what could be acquired elsewhere.
For instance, he brought only five players from Utah, all of whom possess strong capabilities; however, it is unlikely that Ute quarterback Devon Dampier would surpass Bryce Underwood in competition.
**Noteworthy Signing**
**John Henry Daley, Defensive End (Utah)**
This transfer acquisition is pivotal.
After several years of development, Daley emerged as a formidable presence in the Big 12 last season, concluding with 48 tackles, 11.5 sacks, and 17.5 tackles for loss.
Unleashing his potential will be critical for the Wolverines.
**Most Significant Loss**
**Justice Haynes, Running Back (Georgia Tech)**
While his production has not yet matched the initial expectations set during his recruitment as a prominent Alabama prospect, this observation is not a critique; rather, it reflects the gradual trajectory of many high-caliber recruits.
Last season, he averaged over seven yards per carry with ten touchdowns for Michigan, following a near six-yard average at Alabama. His presence would have significantly benefited Whittingham’s strategy.
**Additional Names of Interest**
– JJ Buchanan, Wide Receiver (Utah)
– Smith Snowden, Cornerback (Utah)
– Chris Bracy, Safety (Memphis)
**Prediction**
Michigan is currently adapting to the realities of competing within a highly competitive Big Ten landscape featuring the top-tier teams in college football.
This team under Whittingham is expected to be well-coached, disciplined, and competent; however, the transfer portal efforts may not have sufficiently enhanced the roster to challenge the elite competitors.
Nonetheless, this season holds great potential for success. Notably, achieving ten victories may secure a spot in the College Football Playoff, albeit the challenging schedule presents obstacles.
Predictively, a 9-3 record appears feasible. While a 10-2 record could yield a playoff position, the demanding schedule raises concerns. Important games against Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Penn State, Iowa, and Minnesota, along with a home contest against Oklahoma, suggest that an 8-4 outcome may be more realistic.
Nevertheless, the existing talent, combined with the capabilities of a highly regarded head coach, creates the opportunity for a remarkable season.
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ALL-BIG 10 TRANSFER TEAM
QB ROCCO BECHT PENN STATE
QB JOSH HOOVER INDIANA
RB CARSON HANSEN PENN STATE
WR NICK MARSH INDIANA
WR CHASE SOWELL PENN STATE
TE BEN BRAHMER PENN STATE
OL TREVOR BUHR PENN STATE
OL BRENDAN BLACK NEBRASKA
OL RILEY ROBELL UCLA
OL JOE BRUNNER INDIANA
DL JOHN HENRY DALEY MICHIGAN
DL CHIDDI OBIAZOR INDIANA
DL SAHIR WEST UCLA
DL JAMES SMITH OHIO STATE
DL TOBI OSUNSANMI INDIANA
LB CALEB BACON PENN STATE
DB MARCUS NEAL PENN STATE
DB JONTEZ WILLIAMS USC
DB KOI PERICH OREGON
DB SMITH SNOWDEN MICHIGAN
DB EARL LITTLE OHIO STATE
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NBA NEWS
MAVS SIGN MARSHALL TO REPORTED 3-YEAR, $52.2M EXTENSION
The Dallas Mavericks signed forward Naji Marshall to a three-year, $52.2-million contract extension, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Marshall’s deal is fully guaranteed and keeps him under contract through the 2029-30 campaign, adds Charania.
He’ll earn $18.2 million in 2027-28, $17.3 million in 2028-29, and $16.7 million in the final year of his contract, sources told NBA insider Marc Stein.
The 28-year-old is coming off a breakout campaign during which he averaged a career-high 15.2 points, 4.7 boards, 3.3 assists, and 1.1 steals across 74 appearances.
“Naji has earned this opportunity through the way he approaches the game every day,” Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri said in a statement. “He is a competitive player who impacts winning in a variety of ways. His versatility, toughness, and willingness to embrace every challenge make him an important part of what we’re building.”
Marshall went undrafted in 2020 following four collegiate seasons at Xavier. The 6-foot-6 forward spent his first four NBA campaigns with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Dallas signed Marshall to a three-year, $27-million contract in July 2024.
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CHET: THUNDER’S OFFSEASON DEPARTURES FELT LIKE ‘LOSING A FAMILY MEMBER’
Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren compared the offseason departures of Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe to “losing a family member.”
“That’s how the business of this game goes,” Holmgren told reporters Saturday at a USA Basketball Foundation charity event, including ESPN’s Ben Golliver. “No team, all 17 guys, sticks together forever. But it doesn’t make it hurt less when you see guys go.
“At the same time, I’m excited for (Dort and Wiggins) and the opportunity they’re going to have in Atlanta. I’m happy for whatever major milestones they reach over there.”
Dort, Wiggins, and Joe were all part of the Thunder’s championship run in 2025.
Dort, who went undrafted seven years ago, developed into a perimeter stopper, earning NBA All-Defensive first-team honors in 2025. Meanwhile, both Wiggins and Joe provided valuable floor-spacing off the bench.
However, Oklahoma City opted to trade all three players this summer with Holmgren and Jalen Williams’ contract extensions kicking in. The cost-cutting moves allowed the team enough financial flexibility to re-sign starting center Isaiah Hartenstein to a three-year, $75-million contract.
While Holmgren is sad to see his former teammates go, he’s got the utmost faith in the club’s front office.
“I have complete trust in our team and the moves they make,” Holmgren added. “I trust what they’re doing is to get it right. It’s my job to be in the gym all summer to get my stuff right.”
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WNBA NEWS
SPARKS TRADE 5-TIME ALL-STAR PLUM TO MERCURY
The Los Angeles Sparks are trading Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury in exchange for Monique Akoa Makani, a 2027 first-round pick, and a 2028 second-round selection, the Mercury announced Sunday.
Plum, a five-time All-Star and two-time WNBA champion, has been sidelined since June 21 with a left leg injury but is expected to return soon.
Plum’s on an expiring deal and is expected to test free agency in the offseason, but staying with the Mercury is a possibility, a source told ESPN’s Shams Charania and Kendra Andrews.
The 31-year-old is averaging 23.9 points and 6.4 assists in 34.5 minutes over 12 games this season while shooting 52.7% and 38.3% from deep. Over her seven-year career, Plum has averaged 15.5 points, 4.4 assists, 2.6 rebounds, and 0.9 steals across 290 games.
Plum was acquired by the Sparks in February 2025 from the Las Vegas Aces in a three-team trade involving the Seattle Storm.
“On behalf of our entire organization, I want to thank Kelsey for everything she gave to the Sparks. She embraced Los Angeles from the moment she arrived and represented our franchise with passion, competitiveness, and professionalism every day,” Sparks assistant general manager Nate Nielsen said in a statement.
“We are grateful for her contributions both on and off the court, and we wish her nothing but success as she begins this next chapter of her career.”
Makani is in her second season in the WNBA. The 25-year-old guard is averaging 9.4 points, 2.5 assists, 2.1 boards, and 1.2 steals over 19 games this year while playing 23.4 minutes per game.
The Sparks sit 11th in the WNBA standings at 10-17. The Mercury, meanwhile, sit one spot lower in the standings at 11-19.
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WOMEN’S GOLF
SHIHO KUWAKI OF JAPAN WINS THE WOMEN’S BRITISH OPEN ON SECOND PLAYOFF HOLE
LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England (AP) — Shiho Kuwaki of Japan saved par to stay alive in a sudden-death playoff Sunday and won with a par on the second extra hole to claim the Women’s British Open over Esther Henseleit of Germany for her first major title.
Kuwaki closed with a 1-under 70 and looked like a winner as she waited nearly 30 minutes in the scoring room. Henseleit, in the final group, holed a 40-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole at Royal Lytham & St. Annes for a 70 to join Kuwaki at 5-under 279.
Henseleit then had the advantage in the playoff when the 23-year-old from Japan was in deep grass short of a bunker and had to lay up short of the green. Kuwaki hit wedge to 3 feet to save par and got another chance when Henseleit missed a 15-foot birdie putt for the win.
The tables turned on the second extra hole. Henseleit’s tee shot on the 18th drifted far enough to the right that it was beneath a gorse bush. She did well to get that back to the fairway, and hit wedge to about 12 feet. But her par putt stayed left of the cup, and that left Kuwaki to tap in for par.
“Very happy with how I gave myself the opportunity to win today and how I handled myself. Just got a bit unlucky on the second playoff hole there,” Henseleit said. “I tried really hard and I guess it just wasn’t meant to be today.”
This is the second straight Women’s British Open title for Japan, following Miyu Yamashita’s victory last year at Royal Porthcawl. Kuwaki, often known for her fashion, becomes the fifth player from Japan to have won an LPGA major over the last three years.
“I can’t believe it,” Kuwaki said through a translator and the trophy presentation.
Tough round for Noh
The disappointment belonged to third-placed Yealimi Noh (74), the 25-year-old Californian who began the final round with a three-shot lead until it slowly went away with bogeys. She fell out of a share of the lead with a bogey on the 14th hole. Noh was one shot behind and had two reasonable looks at birdie — with Kuwaki already in the clubhouse at 279 — but failed to convert.
“It stings being one short,” said Noh, who had missed three straight cuts before this week. “I told myself this morning, no matter what happens I’m happy to be in this position again. A couple of weeks ago, I was losing a lot of motivation. This week has helped me feel so much better about my game.”
Haeran Ryu fell short in her bid to become the first player since Inbee Park to win three straight majors in one year. The Women’s PGA and Evian Championship winner was still in the mix on the back nine. She needed birdies and instead closed with two straight bogeys for a 74 to tie for sixth.
Nelly Korda, the No. 1 player in women’s golf and winner of the year’s first two majors, started eight shots behind and closed with a 68. She was the leader in the clubhouse for the longest time at 2 under until Kuwaki finished.
Korda tied for fourth along with Jeeno Thitikul (73).
Eyes covered
Kuwaki, at No. 46 in the women’s world ranking, played bogey-free over the last 13 holes as everyone around her made mistakes. She was in the scoring room after signing and stayed there, even as Henseleit and Noh had birdie chances on the final two holes to force a playoff.
Henseleit delivered with a most unlikely putt, 40 feet across the 18th green. The 27-year-old German raised her right arm as the golf ball still had a few feet to go and punched the air when it dropped for birdie.
It was only the second playoff since the Women’s British Open became a major in 2001.
Kuwaki covered her eyes when she watched the putt go in on TV, then broke into a smile. And moments later, she was in a cart and off to the 18th tee for a playoff and immediately in trouble. Her tee shot stayed short of a bunker but in the slope of thick grass. She smartly tried to get it back in play, and her wedge to 3 feet was as important a shot as any.
It gave her another chance, and the final mistake belonged to Henseleit with the tee shot on the 18th for the second playoff hole.
Kuwaki already has won twice this year and is fourth on the money list on the Japan LPGA, the tour that has produced five recent major champions, including Yamashita, Mao Saigo, Yuka Saso and Ayaka Furue. Kuwaki is now on that list.
“Just to be on a stage like this is just an honor, and every hole I was just focused shot-by-shot and just tried to enjoy it out there as much as I could,” she said.
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LOTTIE WOAD AMONG 8 PLAYERS TO MAKE EURO SOLHEIM CUP TEAM
Eight of the 12 players for the European Solheim Cup team are now set in stone, with rising star Lottie Woad leading the way.
The 22-year-old Englishwoman was named to her first Solheim Cup team on Sunday when the automatic qualifiers locked in following the AIG Women’s Open.
Two players, Charley Hull of England and Esther Henseleit of Germany, qualified from the Ladies European Tour’s Solheim Cup points list. Six more clinched via their positions in the women’s world golf rankings: Woad, Sweden’s Maja Stark, France’s Celine Boutier, Spain’s Carlota Ciganda, Linn Grant of Sweden and Nanna Koerstz Madsen of Denmark.
Captain Anna Nordqvist of Sweden will name four captain’s picks on Monday to complete her roster.
Woad, a former No. 1 amateur in the world, made a splash last summer when she won the Women’s Irish Open as an amateur and captured the Women’s Scottish Open three weeks later in her professional debut. She added another professional win in May at the Kroger Queen City Championship on the LPGA Tour.
She has been part of several winning teams as a junior golfer, including for the Great Britain and Ireland team in the 2024 Curtis Cup, so clinching her first spot on a Solheim Cup team was only a matter of time.
“I’m very excited to make my debut at the Solheim Cup,” Woad said in a statement released by the Ladies European Tour. “For my first one to be on European soil is very special, and I’m really looking forward to having all the European fans there.”
Her countrywoman Hull will be competing in her eighth Solheim Cup. The 30-year-old has a 15-9-3 record at the event and was part of victorious European teams in 2013, 2019 and 2021.
Europe will also have one of the hottest players in the sport in Henseleit, who used two outstanding finishes in Europe to clinch second place in the LET Solheim Cup points standings.
Henseleit took fourth place at the Women’s Scottish Open last month and nearly pulled out her first major title Sunday at the Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes. Henseleit sank a 40-foot birdie putt on the final hole to force a playoff with Japan’s Shiho Kuwaki before settling for runner-up.
“I’m really happy to be part of the European Solheim Cup Team again,” Henseleit said in a statement. “It was a great experience last time out in the U.S. but I’m very excited to be in the team on European soil. With it being so close to Germany, I hope a lot of fans come out and watch.”
The Solheim Cup will be played Sept. 11-13 at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands. Angela Stanford will captain the American team, which will defend its ownership of the cup after a three-point home victory in 2024.
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MEN’S GOLF
MICHAEL THORBJORNSEN EMERGES FOR FIRST TOUR WIN AT ROCKET CLASSIC
Michael Thorbjornsen had been close to winning before on the PGA Tour, and he learned from those experiences.
That showed Sunday when Thorbjornsen shot a flawless 7-under-par 63 to win the Rocket Classic and capture his first victory on the PGA Tour at Detroit Golf Club.
“I’ve been in that position a few times this year and didn’t have the outcome I wanted,” Thorbjornsen said. “I knew how to handle it.”
Thorbjornsen finished at 18-under 262 for the tournament by draining a 25 1/2-foot birdie putt on the final hole.
Thorbjornsen, 24, had the best round of the day for a two-stroke winning margin on Xander Schauffele (65 on Sunday).
“The feeling’s unbelievable,” Thorbjornsen said. “I don’t really know how to feel. I’m feeling a lot of things, I can’t really put the words to it. Just extremely, extremely grateful to be setting here right now.”
Third-round leader Davis Riley (70) placed third at 15 under and Denmark’s Rasmus Hojgaard (68) was fourth at 14 under.
Thorbjornsen clinched a spot in the FedEx Cup playoffs, but he had to wait for the final two threesomes to finish before fully celebrating the tournament accomplishment in his 65th start on the tour. He had two top-10 finishes this year prior to this weekend.
“Just to be in the playoffs first time is very exciting,” he said. “Always great to be playing against the best players in the world.”
On Sunday, Thorbjornsen played the final nine holes — including chipping in for birdie on the 12th hole — at 5 under.
Schauffele remains without a victory this year, but this marked his sixth top-10 finish (and third in the top four).
“I wanted to come here and get a few feels, I guess, in play and kind of just freewheel it with sort of a nothing-to-lose mentality,” Schauffele said.
Riley, who hasn’t won since 2024, started the round with a birdie on the first hole before hitting a five-hole stretch with three bogeys.
“Just the start to today got the best of me and kind of put me behind the 8-ball early unfortunately,” Riley said of the first few holes. “Tried to claw my way back the best I could but unfortunately come up a little bit short. But a lot to build on.”
Hojgaard had an eagle on the par-5 fourth hole and reached 4 under for the round through 10 holes before a bogey on No. 11 and another on No. 18.
Before the final groups were halfway through the last round, at least seven golfers had ascended to at least a share of the top spot.
“It was such a battle,” Thorbjornsen said. “… Everyone was in the mix after nine holes.”
Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama (64) had the day’s second-best round and finished tied for fifth place at 13 under. He began on the back nine and was bogey-free.
Norway’s Kristoffer Ventura (68) and England’s Matt Wallace (67) joined Matsuyama at 13 under.
Because of weather-related concerns, the start of the round was pushed back and golfers were grouped in threesomes with the first and 10th tees used as starting spots.
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TOP INDIANA HEADLINES/SPORTS RELEASES
INDIANA FEVER
Olivia Miles scored 28 points on 11-for-14 shooting, and the Minnesota Lynx held on for a 108-100 win over the Indiana Fever on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.
Courtney Williams added 27 points on 12-for-20 shooting for Minnesota (25-6), which won its 10th game in a row. Napheesa Collier finished with 18 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.
Kelsey Mitchell scored 37 points on 14-for-21 shooting to lead Indiana (19-11). Caitlin Clark notched a double-double with 19 points and 10 assists, and Aliyah Boston finished with 15 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham finished with three points in 22 minutes off the bench.
The Fever pulled to within 100-98 with 2:37 to play after Mitchell made a pair of free throws.
But Minnesota closed the game on an 8-2 run to secure the victory. Natasha Howard hit a put-back layup with 1:52 remaining, and Miles converted a three-point play with 58.7 seconds left. Williams finished the scoring for the Lynx with a basket and a free throw.
The Lynx led 36-33 at the end of a frenzied first quarter. Mitchell made two 3-pointers and a layup in the final 2:11 of the quarter, but Minnesota’s Maya Caldwell drew a foul with 0.1 seconds to go and made one of two free throws to make it a three-point lead.
In the second quarter, the Lynx outscored the Fever 28-20 to increase their advantage to 64-53 at the half.
An 8-0 run helped Minnesota take control. The score was tied at 41-all when Caldwell and Miles knocked down back-to-back 3-pointers and Miles made a finger roll to make it 49-41 with 6:30 remaining before the break.
Cunningham trimmed Indiana’s deficit to eight points when she made a 3-pointer with 37.5 seconds remaining in the third quarter.
But Collier responded with a 3-pointer on the next possession with 20.9 seconds to go. Williams assisted on the basket, which put the Lynx on top, 87-76 after 30 minutes.
Both teams put on a shooting clinic as the victors hit 43-of-76 from the floor (56.6%) and 11-of-25 (44.0%) from behind the arc, while the Fever converted 39-of-68 (57.4%) from the field and 11-of-24 (45.8%) from distance.
The Lynx recorded 28 assists and only six turnovers.
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INDIANAPOLIS INDIANS
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Indianapolis Indians scored five runs in the eighth inning, but were unable to complete their third come-from-behind victory this week falling, 8-7, to the Louisville Bats on Sunday afternoon. Entering the eighth inning trailing, 8-2, Indianapolis (21-12, 52-56) batted around and used a five-run inning, capped off by a Joshua Palacios two-RBI single, to cut into the Louisville lead. Indians outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez led the offense on Sunday going 2-for-4 with a home run in the series finale.
The Bats (11-22, 50-56) jumped in front in the third inning when Héctor Rodríguez launched a two-run homer to center field. Michael Toglia followed with a shot to center field for back-to-back home runs and a 3-0 lead.
Rodríguez’s 448-foot rocket to center field in the fourth inning cut the deficit to 3-1 and was the second homer by Rodríguez in his debut series for the Indians after being acquired from the Orioles on Wednesday.
Louisville tacked on an additional four runs in the bottom of the fourth inning highlighted by a Dominic Pitelli single, a Francisco Urbaez line-drive double and a Héctor Rodríguez double to right field to extend the Louisville lead, 7-1.
Nick Dombkowski (L, 4-5) started on the mound for the Indians, and struck out seven in his 3.0 innings. He was followed by Mike Clevinger’s two innings of relief, struck out three and gave up four earned runs. Brandon Neeck, Justin Meis and Beau Burrows each pitched an inning and combined to only give up three Louisville hits. Indians pitchers struck out a combined 13 batters on Sunday.
Luis Mey started for the Bats and shut out the Indians in his 2.0 innings. Sam Benschoter (W, 5-5) followed him, and Hunter Parks (S, 6) closed the game out.
The Indians return home and will start their six-game series against the Iowa Cubs on Tuesday with first pitch set for 6:35 PM at Victory Field.
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TODAY IN BASEBALL HISTORY
1901 – Cleveland pitcher Ed Scott goes all the way against Milwaukee and hits a solo home run in the top of the 10th to win, 8 – 7. It is the last game of Scott’s career. Bill Reidy serves up the homer in the loss.
1902 – Before a Sunday crowd of 4,500 in Columbus, Ohio, Cleveland loses to Washington, 5 – 2.
1903 – The Giants edge Boston, 4 – 1, in 11 innings with Christy Mathewson outpitching Vic Willis. Each pitcher allows nine hits, but Matty fans 11, including three in the 11th.
1904 – Christy Mathewson takes 4 – 0 lead into the 9th against the Cubs, but after an out, he is rattled for four hits and a error to make the margin, 4 – 3. Shad Barry, on first base with two out, then tries to steal and is gunned down by Frank Bowerman to end the match. The Giants are now 63-24.
1906 – Tom Hughes of the Washington Nationals and Fred Glade of the St. Louis Browns enter the 10th inning with a scoreless tie. Hughes decides he will have to do it on his own and goes long for a 1 – 0 victory. He is the first pitcher to win a 1 – 0 extra-inning game with his own home run.
1909:
Umpire Tim Hurst instigates a riot by spitting in the face of Athletics 2B Eddie Collins, who had questioned a call. Under police guard, Hurst is ushered off the field. This incident will eventually lead to Hurst’s banishment from baseball in two weeks.
Despite allowing 15 hits and six runs, Christy Mathewson tops the Reds 7 – 6 in 10 innings. The Giants bail Matty out by hammering Bob Spade and Billy Campbell.
1910 – St. Louis manager-catcher Roger Bresnahan pitches 3 1/3 innings, giving up six hits and no runs against Brooklyn. He last pitched in 1901, and will end his career with a mark of 4-1 as a hurler.
1911 – Against the Cubs, visiting Brooklyn gets three homers in the 5th inning as Eddie Zimmerman, Tex Erwin, and Zack Wheat connect, not consecutively, in the 5 – 3 win. Zim’s and Erwin’s come against Lurid Lew Richie, while Fred Toney serves up Wheat. The trio will total six homers on the year.
1912 – At the Polo Grounds, the Giants score runs on two solo homers by Fred Merkle and one by Beals Becker, off Art Fromme, to beat the Reds, 3 – 2. In a typical game, Christy Mathewson scatters ten hits and walks none for the win. Armando Marsans is 4 for 4 for the Reds.
1914:
Yankee catcher Les Nunamaker throws out three Tigers trying to steal second base. It will be the only time a backstop has accomplished the feat in a single inning this century.
The Giants split with the Reds, winning the opener, 7 – 2 behind Christy Mathewson, then blowing a 4 – 0 lead to drop the nitecap, 5 – 4.
1918 – Gene Packard allows 12 runs without losing; it will be 90 years and 9 days until Scott Feldman becomes the next major leaguer to pull that off.
1922 – The first-place Browns beat the visiting A’s, 9 – 5 behind Rasty Wright. Baby Doll Jacobson homers twice to drive in five runs and Pat Collins adds a three-run homer. 3B Herman Bronkie contributes three errors for St. Louis, and Jimmy Austin will take over the hot corner tomorrow.
1923 – No games are played following the death of President Warren G. Harding in San Francisco on August 2nd. The schedule will also be canceled a week later on the day of his funeral.
1929 – The Cubs complain about the ragged shirt sleeve on Robin Dazzy Vance’s pitching arm, an age-old trick to distract a batter. A rule will be passed enforcing neater dressing habits by pitchers. For the second day in a row, Vance has not much more than a sleeve as the Cubs pound Brooklyn, 12 – 2, behind Hal Carlson.
1930:
In the first of two in a doubleheader sweep over the Braves, Chuck Klein hits safely in his 26th consecutive game, the second time this season he has run a streak to this length. He will hit safely in 135 of his team’s 156 games this season. Klein, who hit .434 in the stretch, is stopped in the second game of the doubleheader. The Phils win, 11 – 5 and 4 – 1.
At Washington, the Senators divide a pair with Boston, winning 11 – 2 and losing 7 – 1. Joe Judge manages the Nats with Walter Johnson in mourning, Senator players will act as pall bearers at Mrs. Johnson’s funeral tomorrow.
1931:
The A’s Lefty Grove beats the Senators, 3 – 2, giving up 11 hits. Grove has now won 13 straight games.
At Wrigley Field, Bob Smith shuts down the Reds, 8 – 0, to hand Cincinnati its fourth straight shutout. The four shutout losses in a row ties the National League mark for the century. The Reds lost on July 30th (0 – 5), August 1st (0 – 1), and August 2nd (0 – 3) to the Pirates. Si Johnson takes the loss today.
1933 – The Yankees are shut out by the A’s and Lefty Grove, 7 – 0, for their first scoreless game since August 2, 1931. They had tallied in 308 games in a row, during which they scored 1,986 runs (6.5 per game) to 1,434 for the opposition, which New York hurlers blanked 22 times. This record is still standing.
1936 – The White Sox overcome deficits of 9 – 1 in the 5th and 11 – 3 in the 7th inning to defeat the Red Sox in twelve innings, 12 – 11.
1937:
A Tuesday crowd of 66,767 watches at Yankee Stadium as Lou Gehrig plays his 1,900th consecutive game.
Cardinals C Mickey Owen becomes the third National League backstop ever to make an unassisted double play, as the Cards beat the Bees, 5 – 2.
1939 – Veteran C Joe Sprinz of the San Francisco Seals (Pacific Coast League) tries to break the altitude record for a catch as a stunt at the Treasure Island Exhibition. A ball is dropped 800 feet from a blimp and hits him in the face. He suffers a compound fracture of the jaw and loses several teeth.
1940 – With Ernie Lombardi hurt, Reds C Willard Hershberger is hitting .309 after taking over. However, depressed in recent weeks, Hershberger commits suicide by slashing his throat in Boston’s Copley Plaza Hotel. Hershberger blamed himself for calling wrong pitches in the July 31, 5 – 4, ten-inning loss to New York. Hershberger’s father also committed suicide, in 1928.
1942 – A military relief game with the Dodgers attracts a Polo Grounds record crowd of 57,303. The Giants, losing 7 – 4, have two on and no out in the 9th when the game is called. A government order mandates that lights must be turned out at 9:14.
1944 – Tommy Brown, just 16 years and 8 months old, plays SS for Brooklyn in both games of a twin bill loss, 6 – 2 and 7 – 1, to the Cubs. He hits a double and scores a run.
1948:
Before 72,434 in Cleveland, ancient Satchel Paige makes his first start, pitching seven innings against the Senators before being relieved. Paige picks up the win, 5 – 3, which moves Cleveland (56-38) into a four-way tie for first.
Jack Kramer leaves in the 3rd inning with a sore shoulder but still is credited with his 11th straight win as the Red Sox (58-40) pound the Browns, 15 – 8. Ted Williams hits his 19th home run and Vern Stephens drives in three runs.
1950 – The Pirates sell Hank Borowy to the Tigers, and the Indians waive Gene Bearden to the Senators.
1953 – Chicago White Sox 1B Ferris Fain brawls in a Maryland cafe. The team fines him $600.
1954 – The Dodgers bench Roy Campanella again for his ailing left hand. He will play only sparingly for the rest of the season.
1955:
Frank Lary of the Tigers beats Washington, 3 – 0 on a two-hitter.
With his record at 18-1, the Dodgers’ Don Newcombe loses a 1 – 0 game to the Cubs’ Sam Jones.
1957 – Listening to the radio, Pirates manager Bobby Bragan hears he has been fired and replaced by Danny Murtaugh.
1959 – For the first time in major league history a second All-Star Game is played in the same season. The American League posts a 5 – 3 victory at the Los Angeles Coliseum as the White Sox’s Nellie Fox singles in the decisive run.
1960 – Frank Lane trades managers with Detroit GM Bill DeWitt. The Indians’ Joe Gordon (49-46) is dealt to the Tigers for Jimmy Dykes (44-52).
1961 – A 19 – 0 rout of St. Louis by Pittsburgh matches the most lopsided shutout in modern National League history.
1962:
At Los Angeles, the Dodgers top the Cubs, 8 – 3, behind Don Drysdale. Cal Koonce takes the loss. Maury Wills helps with a 4th-inning triple and then steals home.
With a pair of home runs for the third straight game, the Mets’ Frank Thomas becomes the second player in National League history with six home runs in three consecutive games.
1965 – Judge Roy Hofheinz purchases 53 percent of Bob Smith’s holdings in the Astros, giving Hofheinz a controlling 86 percent of the club’s stock.
1967:
Manager Alvin Dark is fired and outfielder Ken Harrelson is released by A’s owner Charlie Finley due to reports of rowdy behavior on a team flight.
The Red Sox obtain catcher Elston Howard from the Yankees for cash and two players to be named later. Pete Magrini and Ron Klimkowski, both pitchers, will be sent to New York as part of the trade.
1969:
The Reds tally ten runs in the 5th inning and smack 25 hits in the game to just beat the Phillies, 19 – 17 at Connie Mack Stadium.
Twin Rich Reese’s pinch-hit grand slam off the Orioles’ Dave McNally in the 7th ends his 17-game winning streak. McNally, now 15-1 for the year, loses 5 – 2 to Jim Kaat.
1970 – In their last meeting of the year, Baltimore defeats Kansas City, 10 – 8. It is the Orioles’ 23rd straight win over the Royals over a two-year span, a major league mark.
1972 – Cubs pitcher Bill Hands allows one hit, by Ken Singleton, in beating the Expos, 3 – 0, in the nitecap. The Cubs lose the opener, 2 – 1, as Jack Aker absorbs his third loss in his last five save opportunities.
1973 – The Braves edge the Padres, 5 – 4, despite a pinch home run by Dave Winfield. Big Dave’s next pinch homer will come on September 29, 1990.
1976 – At Candlestick Park, Jack Billingham’s three-hitter gives the Reds a 9 – 0 win over the Giants.
1977:
Dennis Leonard pitches the Royals to a 12 – 2 win over the White Sox. John Mayberry leads the offense by hitting for the cycle.
Baltimore rookie 1B Eddie Murray homers from both sides of the plate in a ten-inning, 8 – 6 win over Oakland.
The Cubs place P Bruce Sutter and his injured arm on the 21-day disabled list.
1978 – The Red Sox score two runs in the 17th to win, 7 – 5, on RBIs by Rick Burleson and Jim Rice. Ex-Yankee Mike Torrez then stops New York, 8 – 1, in a rain-shortened game.
1979:
At Seattle, the Mariners edge the A’s, 1 – 0 behind Floyd Bannister. During the game a foul ball hits a speaker and is caught by the A’s pitcher for an out.
In the wake of C Thurman Munson’s tragic death, the Yankees purchase Lenny Randle from the Pirates and bring up C Brad Gulden and OF Bobby Brown from Columbus.
Tony LaRussa takes over as manager of the White Sox, a day after the resignation of Don Kessinger.
1980:
Al Kaline, Duke Snider, Chuck Klein, and Tom Yawkey are inducted into baseball’s Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.
In a 6 – 4 win over Texas, Boston’s Tom Burgmeier finishes the last inning in RF. He’s the first Red Sox pitcher to play a position since Mike Ryba caught in three games in 1942.
1982:
At California, Doug DeCinces cracks homers in his first three at bats, but the Angels still lose to the Twins, 5 – 4.
The White Sox sweep a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium, 1 – 0 and 14 – 2, prompting Yankees owner George Steinbrenner to fire manager Gene Michael and replace him with pitching coach Clyde King. King is the Yankees’ third manager this season.
Royals second baseman Frank White hits for the cycle in a 6 – 5 victory over the Tigers.
1983 – Nolan Ryan pitches his ninth career one-hitter, striking out ten Padres on the way to a 1 – 0 victory.
1984 – Brewers reliever Rollie Fingers (23 saves, 1.96 ERA) undergoes back surgery to alleviate a herniated disk and will miss the remainder of the season.
1986:
Willie McCovey, Bobby Doerr, and Ernie Lombardi are inducted into baseball’s Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.
At Cleveland, the Yankees set a major-league record by scoring ten runs in the 5th inning. They have five walks, a hit batsman, and six hits including two homers to score. New York wins, 10 – 6.
At Comiskey Park, Russ Morman homers and singles in the 4th inning in his first major league game as the Sox beat the Tigers, 10 – 1. He ties Billy Martin’s debut with his two hits in one inning.
1987:
Tom Candiotti tosses a one-hitter as the Indians beat the Yankees, 2 – 0. Mike Easler’s leadoff single in the 8th is the only hit.
Jack Morris ties the American League record with five wild pitches in a 4 – 2, ten-inning loss to the Royals.
The Twins’ Joe Niekro is caught with a file on the mound and is ejected during the 4th inning of Minnesota’s 11 – 3 win over California. He will be suspended for ten games by American League president Bobby Brown, who doesn’t buy Niekro’s story that he had been filing his nails on the bench and stuck the file in his back pocket when the inning started.
1989 – The Reds set a major league record for the most hits in the 1st inning of a game with 16 as they score 14 runs at Riverfront Stadium off woeful Astro pitching. The half-inning lasts 38 minutes with the Reds eventually winning the game, 18 – 1.
1990:
The Braves trade two-time MVP OF Dale Murphy to the Phillies for reliever Jeff Parrett and a pair of players to be named later.
Cleveland’s Tom Candiotti has his no-hitter spoiled in the 8th inning when New York’s Oscar Azocar singles. Candy leaves the game and takes the loss as the Tribe drops a 6 – 4 decision. In just his second week in the majors, Cleveland’s Alex Cole ties a major-league record by stealing seven bases in two games. He set the club record by swiping five bases against the Royals on August 1st.
Pittsburgh’s Doug Drabek is one out away from a no-hitter when he gives up a single to the Phillies’ Sil Campusano, who is hitting .188. Drabek finishes with an 11 – 0 one-hitter.
1991 – Oakland OF Dave Henderson blasts three home runs in his first three at bats in an 8 – 6 loss to Minnesota.
1992 – Tigers president Bo Schembechler and team chairman Jim Campbell are both fired.
1994 – The Reds defeat the Giants, 17 – 4, as former Giant Kevin Mitchell gets five hits and five RBIs against his former teammates. Mitchell strokes two singles, two doubles, and a home run.
1995 – The Senate Judiciary Committee sends a bill calling for the partial repeal of baseball’s antitrust exemption to the full Senate. The vote is just 9-8.
1996 – The Braves defeat the Dodgers, 5 – 3, in 18 innings. Rookie P Brad Woodall picks up his first victory with 2 2/3 innings of hitless relief.
1997:
Phil Niekro, Tommy Lasorda, Nellie Fox, and Willie Wells are inducted into Baseball’s Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
Coming off the Brewers’ bench, Jeromy Burnitz ties an American League record homering in consecutive pinch at-bats.
1998:
Houston pitcher C.J. Nitkowski hits three consecutive Marlin batters with pitches in the 8th inning: Dock Ellis (1974) and Wilbur Wood (1977) are the only other pitchers since 1900 to hit three batters in a row.
Leading off for the Yankees, Chuck Knoblauch lines a hit off Mike Oquist’s ribs, and the Yankees continue to connect off the Oakland pitcher for 15 more hits, including four homers, in five innings. New York wins, 14 – 1, scoring all 14 earned runs off Oquist, the most runs allowed since Bill Travers in August 1977. Orlando Hernandez picks up the win.
1999 – The Major League Umpires Association files unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board to block the American League and National League from using minor league replacements in the wake of the union’s mass resignation strategy.
2000 – Kevin Mitchell of the Sonoma County Crushers is expelled for the rest of the season from the independent Western Baseball League for punching the owner of an opposing team. The former National League MVP allegedly hit Solano Steelheads owner Bruce Portner, who had come on the field after a brawl had ended which was caused by a pitch thrown behind Mitchell.
2001:
The Blue Jays release P Joey Hamilton, ending a three-year struggling relationship between the club and the pitcher. The Jays had originally signed Hamilton to a three-year $16.5 million contract. The Jays then defeat the Orioles, 10 – 1, despite an infestation of aphids in the 3rd inning. Although the game is not delayed, home plate umpire Tim Welke asks that the roof of the SkyDome be closed. Toronto’s Jeff Frye wears a dust mask in the dugout.
White Sox P Mark Buehrle tosses a one-hitter in defeating Tampa Bay, 4 – 0. Damian Rolls’ leadoff single in the 7th is the Devil Rays’ only hit. Buehrle walks one and faces just 28 batters.
The Brewers edge the visiting Atlanta Braves, 3 – 2, winning on a wild pitch by José Cabrera in the 11th. The Brewers break the two-million mark in attendance for just the second time in franchise history, the first being in 1983; however, the Brewers’ predecessors in Milwaukee, the Braves, broke two million each season from 1954 to 1957.
A jury orders Anheuser-Busch to pay the family of the late Roger Maris $50 million for improperly taking away a beer distributorship. Both sides plan to appeal the ruling, as attorneys for the Maris family said the panel meant to award the family $139 million, but were confused by the judge’s instructions to the jury.
2002:
Darin Erstad agrees to a four-year contract extension worth $32 million to stay in Anaheim through 2006. The Angels’ center fielder joins Troy Glaus, Garret Anderson and Tim Salmon as one of the key players the organization has signed at least through the 2004 season.
In just the first four innings, Edgar Martinez ties the major league record for sacrifice flies in a game with three. The Mariners’ designated hitter becomes the 11th player in history to accomplish the feat doing it in his first three at-bats in Seattle’s 12 – 4 victory over the Indians.
2004 – In a game in which Cardinal first baseman Albert Pujols becomes the first player in history to hit at least 30 homers in each of his first four big league seasons, Tony Batista goes deep twice, knotting the score in the 9th and winning the game in the 12th. The Expos third baseman’s 199th and 200th career blasts helps Montreal beat the Cardinals in extra innings, 10 – 6.
2008 – South Korea wins the 2008 World Junior Championship, its second straight World Junior Championship title and fifth overall. Yung-hoon Sung shuts out the USA in a 7 – 0 rout in the Gold Medal game. Cuba claims Bronze. Brett Lawrie of the host Canadians leads in homers and RBI and is second in average.
2009:
Japan wins its fourth straight Asian Championship, going 6-0 in the 2009 Asian Championship. OF Ikuhiro Kiyota is named MVP of the final round.
Justin Verlander of the Tigers gives up five runs to the Orioles in the 1st inning, before settling down. Brian Roberts leads off the game with a home run, and four more runs score before the second out is recorded. Detroit scores three in the bottom of the inning, on doubles by Placido Polanco and Miguel Cabrera, who then homers to tie the game in the 5th. With two outs in the bottom of the 9th, Clete Thomas homers to deepest center field off Danys Baez to give Detroit the comeback 6 – 5 win, which extends its lead over the idle White Sox to two games in the AL Central.
2010:
Toronto keeps banging out homers by the bushel, hitting four more in today’s 8 – 2 win over the Yankees at New Yankee Stadium. Aaron Hill, Vernon Wells, Travis Snider and José Bautista connect for the Jays. Starter Ricky Romero gives up a two-run shot to Mark Teixeira in the 1st, then limits the Bronx Bombers to an infield single the rest of the way to take the win with a complete game two-hitter. The Jays have now hit a major league-leading 167 home runs.
Meanwhile, the Rays take sole possession of first place in the AL East with a 6 – 4 win over Minnesota. Sean Rodriguez and B.J. Upton both hit three-run homers, while Jeff Niemann notches his tenth win, the fourth Rays starter to reach the mark already this year.
Two of the top first basemen in the majors go on the disabled list today: the Phillies’ Ryan Howard is the victim of a sprained ankle, while Boston’s Kevin Youkilis has a thumb injury. Also going on the DL are Cleveland C Carlos Santana and DH Travis Hafner, who have respectively a sprained knee suffered in a collision at home plate, and inflammation in the shoulder.
The Royals and Athletics are involved in a strange play tonight. With the Royals’ Mitch Maier on third and Yunieski Betancourt on first base with none out in the 7th, Gregor Blanco lays a bunt down the third base line. C Kurt Suzuki fields it and catches Maier in a rundown between third and home. When P Jerry Blevins runs Maier back to the third sack, Betancourt is already standing there. Blevins tags both runners and umpire Bill Hohn calls Betancourt out for being on an occupied base, while Blanco advances to second. However, the umpires then confer, and crew chief Gary Darling rules Maier out for stepping off the bag after being tagged, thus abandoning his effort, making Betancourt’s presence on the bag legal. A’s manager Bob Geren comes out to argue that both runners should then be out and when he insists too much, he is ejected. In the end, the unusual play doesn’t figure in the final score as the Royals win, 3 – 2.
For the second consecutive game, the Brewers score 18 runs against the Cards, winning, 18 – 4. IF Aaron Miles makes the fourth pitching appearance of his career, tossing a scoreless 9th inning for St. Louis; he is their only pitcher not to allow any runs over the past two days.
2011:
Dan Uggla extends his hitting streak to 25 games with a single and three-run homer in Atlanta’s 6 – 4 win over Washington. Batting just .173 on July 4th, Uggla has been scorching during the streak, raising his batting average 42 points while hitting 11 homers and driving in 23 runs.
With tempers running high in Milwaukee, Casey McGehee has a three-homer day for the Brewers as they beat the Cardinals, 10 – 5. The Cards let newly-acquired Edwin Jackson take a beating, as he gives up ten runs and 14 hits in seven innings in order to give his team’s bullpen a breather.
The Yankees jump to a 13 – 1 lead over Chicago in the first three innings, chasing Gavin Floyd early, but A.J. Burnett can’t make it through five innings, departing after one out in the 5th, having allowed his team’s lead to narrow to 13 – 7. Cory Wade steps in to shut down the Sox and pick up the win, with the Yankees running the final score to 18 – 7 with some late scoring. Robinson Cano hits a three-run homer in the 1st to set the tone, and Eric Chavez has a two-run shot in the 3rd, his first as a Yankee.
2012:
Both Upton brothers hit their 100th career homers today. Justin Upton hits his in the 2nd inning of Arizona’s 4 – 2 win over Philadelphia, while B.J. Upton joins him an hour later when he connects against Baltimore in the 4th inning, leading the Rays to a 2 – 0 win.
The trading deadline may be past, but a few more deals get done today. The Nationals acquire C Kurt Suzuki from Oakland for David Freitas, the Dodgers claim P Joe Blanton off waivers from Philadelphia, and the A’s purchase P Pat Neshek from Baltimore.
2013 – The Dodgers win their 13th straight road game, breaking a franchise record with a 3 – 0 win over the Cubs. Chris Capuano pitches 6 1/3 innings for the win.
2015:
Adrian Beltre hits for the cycle for the third time in his career when he gets all four hits by the end of the 5th inning in the Rangers’ 12 – 9 win over the Astros. The last player to hit three cycles was Babe Herman, who hit his third in 1933; Bob Meusel and John Reilly are the only other members of this exclusive club.
Mike Hessman of the Toledo Mud Hens hits his 433rd home run in the minor leagues, passing Buzz Arlett for most all-time in the U.S.-based minors; four players whose careers were largely in Mexico have hit more. Among these, Hector Espino remains the all-time leader with 484.
2016 – At a press conference on the eve of the Rio de Janeiro games, the International Olympic Committee announces that men’s baseball and women’s softball will return to the Olympics at the 2020 games to be held in Tokyo, ending a 12-year run since the sports’ last appearance, at the 2008 Olympics. A new provision that allows host cities to include additional sports in the official medals program paves the way for baseball’s return, alongside newer events such as skateboarding, sports climbing and surfing.
2017 – A pair of 9th-inning homers off closer Wade Davis lead the Diamondbacks to a 10 – 8 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Paul Goldschmidt connects for his third long ball of the game with one out, and J.D. Martinez follows with another dinger. Goldschmidt has six RBIs on the day, and his performance is almost matched by Cubs C Willson Contreras, who also drives in six, but with only two home runs. The back-and-forth game starts 90 minutes late because of rain and is interrupted twice, for 35 minutes in the 2nd and another 30 minutes in the 9th.
2019:
The French women’s national team wins its first tournament, the 2019 European Women’s Baseball Championship, to qualify for the 2020 Women’s Baseball World Cup. They go unbeaten in the event and top the Netherlands, 5 – 2 in the finale as Camille Foucher shuts down the Dutch bats while Marjorie Brunel has two hits and two RBI. Mélissa Mayeux scores a run, drives in a run and gets the save. Foucher wins the tournament’s Best Pitcher award, Raina Hunter of France is named Best Hitter and Brunel gets the MVP.
In his first start after being traded to the Astros, Aaron Sanchez holds the Mariners hitless for six innings; relievers Will Harris, Joe Biagini (who came to Houston in the same trade as Sanchez) and Chris Devenski then combine to complete the no-hitter, a 9 – 0 win. It is the second combined no-hitter thrown this season, both against Seattle, and the ninth no-no in Astros history. Sanchez came into the game with an ERA of 6.07.
For the second time in ten days, 39-year-old Nelson Cruz of the Twins has a three-homer game, doing so in an 11 – 3 win over the Royals.
Heidenheim Heideköpfe wins its third Bundesliga-1 title in the past five years, defeating the defending champion Bonn Capitals two games to none in the finals. Today, Mike Bolsenbroek and Enorbel Marquez shut out Bonn in a 7 – 2 win while Simon Gühring, Gary Owens and Shawn Larry all homer; Christian Tomsich takes the loss.
2020 – The Braves suffer a big blow as they lose their ace pitcher, Mike Soroka, for the season when he tears his Achilles tendon while delivering a pitch in the 3rd inning of a 7 – 2 loss to the New York Mets.
2021:
The comebacks and drama continue at the 2020 Olympics (held in 2021 due to COVID-19-related delays). In the second elimination game, the Dominican national team rallies from a 6 – 5 deficit in the bottom of the 9th, ending when Jose Bautista (0 for 9 so far in the Olympics) singles off Israel’s D.J. Sharabi to score pinch-runner Yefri Pérez with the winner. Danny Valencia’s two-run homer (his third of the Games) off Jumbo Díaz puts Israel ahead in the 8th but Johan Mieses ties it with a shot against Zack Weiss to open the bottom of the 9th.
19-year-old SS Noelvi Marte has a great game for the Modesto Nuts against the Stockton Ports in the Low-A West. He goes 4-for-5 with three homers, including his first grand slam as a professional, and drives in nine runs in the game, but his heroics are not enough as Stockton comes out ahead, 16 – 15, in a wild game at Banner Island Ballpark.
2022 – One of the less-heralded acquisitions in yesterday’s trading deadline frenzy is the first to make a splash. Brandon Drury, starting at DH for the Padres against the Rockies after being acquired from the Reds in exchange for a minor leaguer, takes Chad Kuhl deep for a grand slam on the first pitch he sees in the 1st inning as San Diego prevails easily, 9 – 1.
2023 – The Orioles complete a four-game series at the Rogers Centre with a 6 – 1 win over the Blue Jays, having won three of the four games. Ryan Mountcastle goes 11 for 13 (.846) over the four games, including going 4 for 4 today with four RBIs.
2024:
By stealing three bases in a 10 – 0 Dodgers win over the Athletics, Shohei Ohtani becomes the first member of the 30-30 club this season (he has already hit 33 homers). In reaching the two marks in 108 games, he is the third fastest to do so in history, beaten only by Eric Davis (90 games in 1987) and Alex Rodriguez (107 games in 1998).
Japan wins the 2023-2024 Women’s Baseball World Cup for their seventh straight Women’s Baseball World Cup title. After having had their 39-game winning streak snapped two days ago by Team USA, they get revenge today with an 11 – 6 win over the Americans. Yuki Kawabata hits a two-run homer, Ayaka Deguchi goes 3-for-3 and Akino Tanaka saves Miyu Shimizu’s win. Miu Shiraishi wins the Cup MVP. Alex Hugo hits a three-run homer for the US, which salvages their best finish in ten years.
Canada wins its fifth Bronze in the nine Women’s Baseball World Cups to date as the hosts edge Mexico, 4 – 2. Alizée Gélinas drives in a pair and Sophy Gagné saves the win by Raine Padgham.
The Astros Valencia win their third Spanish Baseball League title. They enter the last day one game behind the Marlins Puerto Cruz at 15-3 to 16-2, as the Marlins try for a four-peat. Just like in 2020, they deny the Marlins’ four-peat bid, with a 3 – 2 win behind the pitching of Yosvany Torres and a 14 – 10 slugfest victory in which Michel Rodríguez falls a triple shy of a cycle, scoring three and driving in three.
2025:
The MLB Speedway Classic, the first regular season MLB game to be played in Tennessee, in a temporary ballpark erected on the infield of the Bristol Motor Speedway, resumes after being suspended with two outs in the bottom of the 1st yesterday. Eli White hits a three-run homer for the Braves in the top of the 2nd and adds a solo shot in the 7th, driving in all the runs in a 4 – 2 win over the Reds. Hurston Waldrep, who had stayed back in Atlanta, GA the day before, is picked up by a driver at 5 AM and rides the five hours to Bristol, TN to take the mound; he gives up just one run in 5 1/3 innings to earn his first career win. The game sets a record with a paid attendance of 91,032.
By completing a three-game sweep of the Yankees with a 7 – 3 win today, the Marlins become the only team with an overall positive record against the Bronx Bombers. They are now 25-24 all time, including their win in the 2003 World Series. The win also brings the Marlins back to .500 for the first time since April 15th. The Fish have played very well since falling to 16 games below .500 on June 13th.
Births[edit]
1849 – Charlie Snow, catcher (d. 1929)
1855 – Silver Flint, catcher, manager (d. 1892)
1866 – Charles Dooley, minor league infielder and manager (d. 1945)
1869 – George Wheeler, pitcher (d. 1946)
1870 – Stub Brown, pitcher (d. 1948)
1872 – Will Dithridge, minor league infielder and manager (d. 1940)
1873 – Ed McFarland, catcher (d. 1959)
1884 – Tom Reilly, infielder (d. 1918)
1885 – Doc Ralston, outfielder (d. 1950)
1886 – Al Kaiser, outfielder (d. 1969)
1888 – Jay Rogers, catcher (d. 1964)
1889 – Gus Getz, infielder (d. 1969)
1894 – George Hale, catcher (d. 1945)
1894 – Harry Heilmann, outfielder; Hall of Famer (d. 1951)
1902 – Pat Olsen, minor league pitcher (d. 2000)
1902 – Joe Sprinz, catcher (d. 1994)
1902 – Doug Taitt, outfielder (d. 1970)
1905 – Joe Cates, infielder (d. 1967)
1905 – Clyde Perry, minor league pitcher (d. 1971)
1908 – Taft Newman, negro league outfielder (d. 1985)
1909 – George Meyer, infielder (d. 1992)
1911 – Art Evans, pitcher (d. 1952)
1912 – Whitey Wilshere, pitcher (d. 1985)
1914 – Elbert Eatmon, pitcher (d. 1998)
1917 – Milo Candini, pitcher (d. 1998)
1917 – Dave Hoskins, pitcher/outfielder (d. 1970)
1920 – Jim Hegan, catcher; All-Star (d. 1984)
1920 – Vic Johnson, pitcher (d. 2005)
1920 – A.J. Matulis, minor league pitcher/first baseman and manager (d. 2002)
1921 – Joe Lafata, infielder (d. 2004)
1922 – Frank Kristie, minor league infielder and manager (d. 1994)
1922 – Eizo Nishina, NPB infielder and pitcher (d. ????)
1927 – Vern Campbell, minor league outfielder and manager (d. 2013)
1927 – Dick Welteroth, pitcher (d. 2014)
1928 – Dick Hyde, pitcher (d. 2020)
1928 – Bobby Phillips, minor league infielder-outfielder (d. 2014)
1928 – Cliff Ross, pitcher (d. 1999)
1929 – Lee Bohlender, minor league outfielder (d. 2023)
1930 – Don Herman, minor league pitcher (d. 1999)
1933 – Hugo Walker, Hoofdklasse infielder (d. 2015)
1940 – Roger Repoz, outfielder
1943 – Yasuhiro Iwago, NPB infielder (d. 2019)
1944 – Hideyuki Harada, NPB pitcher
1944 – Yoshiaki Norose, NPB pitcher (d. 2014)
1946 – Rich Donnelly, coach
1947 – Tomohiro Tanimura, NPB pitcher
1949 – Toshio Nogami, NPB pitcher
1952 – Dan Meyer, infielder
1952 – Bob Davidson, umpire
1953 – Tetsuya Fujisawa, NPB pitcher (d. 2024)
1956 – Mike Karabin, college coach
1957 – Mark Miller, minor league catcher
1958 – Bob Helsom, minor league outfielder
1959 – Jim Gott, pitcher
1959 – Mike Jeffcoat, pitcher
1959 – Wen-Chuan Lee, CPBL outfielder and pitcher
1960 – Sid Bream, infielder
1960 – Kunifusa Kurata, NPB pitcher
1960 – Shinji Nishida, NPB outfielder
1961 – Dave Griffin, college coach
1962 – Mike Grouse, scout
1962 – Mackey Sasser, catcher
1962 – Kazuaki Ueda, NPB infielder
1963 – Shingo Motomura, NPB outfielder
1963 – Dave Osteen, minor league pitcher
1964 – Kevin Elster, infielder
1966 – Fumio Ishibashi, NPB outfielder
1967 – Su-won Choi, KBO umpire
1967 – Greg Perschke, college coach
1968 – Rod Beck, pitcher; All-Star (d. 2007)
1968 – Kevin Morton, pitcher
1968 – Kenichi Otsuka, NPB pitcher
1969 – Steve Dixon, pitcher
1970 – Paul Ganvik, Elitserien pitcher
1970 – Jeff Rhein, minor league outfielder
1971 – Chris Sexton, infielder
1971 – Emison Soto, minor league catcher
1972 – Wendell Magee, outfielder
1973 – Pavel Jozek Sr., Extraliga pitcher
1973 – Blake Stein, pitcher
1974 – Ken Wagner, minor league player
1975 – Roosevelt Brown, outfielder
1976 – Scott Barry, umpire
1976 – Apostol Garcia, minor league pitcher
1976 – Troy Glaus, infielder; All-Star
1977 – Tom Brady, drafted catcher
1977 – Justin Lehr, pitcher
1978 – Chin-Te Yu, CPBL infielder
1979 – Brian Kirby, minor league infielder (d. 2026)
1980 – Ricardo Imamura, Brazilian national team player
1980 – Anthony Piquet, Division Elite pitcher
1981 – Travis Bowyer, pitcher
1981 – Koji Okamoto, NPB pitcher
1981 – Felix Sanchez, pitcher
1982 – Yu-Pao Chang, CPBL outfielder
1982 – Yunir Garcia, minor league catcher and manager
1983 – Derrick Arnold, minor league player
1983 – Mark Reynolds, infielder
1984 – Chien-Fu Chen, CPBL pitcher
1984 – German Duran, infielder
1984 – Sergio Escalona, pitcher
1984 – Matt Joyce, outfielder; All-Star
1984 – Jared Keel, minor league outfielder
1984 – Greg Paiml, minor league infielder
1984 – Shawn Roof, minor league infielder and manager
1985 – Luis Martinez, catcher
1986 – Avery Amos, Palauan national team infielder
1986 – Willie Cabrera, minor league player
1987 – Peter Fatse, minor league infielder/outfielder
1987 – Hans Heyrman, First Division infielder
1988 – Ryan Berry, minor league pitcher
1988 – Rafael Fernandez, coach
1988 – Brandon Lodge, minor league pitcher
1988 – Pat McCoy, pitcher
1988 – David Narodowski, minor league infielder/outfielder
1988 – Leonel Reina, First Division outfielder
1989 – Roberto Gómez, pitcher (d. 2024)
1989 – Chad Rogers, minor league pitcher
1990 – Octavio Acosta, minor league pitcher
1990 – Matt Hobgood, minor league pitcher
1990 – Mathieu Lapinski, Division Elite outfielder
1991 – Alexander Bolgov, Russian national team outfielder-pitcher
1991 – Ka’iana Eldredge, drafted infielder
1991 – Kentaro Fukukura, NPB pitcher
1992 – Alexander Capriata, minor league catcher
1992 – Martin Červenka, minor league catcher
1992 – Bubba Starling, outfielder
1993 – Seung-kyu Lee, KBO infielder
1995 – Zac Gallen, pitcher; All-Star
1995 – Riley Unroe, minor league infielder
1995 – Chia-Wei Yang, CPBL infielder
1996 – Travis Blankenhorn, infielder
1996 – Alec Bohm, infielder; All-Star
1996 – Yuya Ogoh, NPB outfielder
1996 – Daiki Tajima, NPB pitcher
1997 – Luis Robert, outfielder; All-Star
1998 – Jonathan Arauz, infielder
1998 – Jared Shuster, pitcher
1999 – David Dinski, Bundesliga outfielder
1999 – Chun-Pui Mok, Hong Kong national team pitcher
1999 – Billy Price, minor league pitcher
2000 – Masahiro Ehara, NPB pitcher
2000 – Gouki Oda, NPB outfielder
2001 – Darell Hernaiz, infielder
2001 – Kevin Parada, minor league catcher
2001 – Max Rajsic, pitcher
2003 – En-Chi Chih, CPBL infielder
2003 – Tariq Khan, Pakistani national team player
2004 – Blake Mitchell, minor league catcher
2006 – Guangxuan Sun, Chinese national team pitcher
Deaths[edit]
1918 – Mike Lawlor, catcher (b. 1854)
1933 – P.C. Cray, umpire (b. 1862)
1934 – Charlie Hastings, pitcher (b. 1870)
1940 – Willard Hershberger, catcher (b. 1910)
1942 – Lyle Bigbee, pitcher (b. 1893)
1942 – Jack Hayden, outfielder (b. 1880)
1942 – Jack Sutthoff, pitcher (b. 1873)
1947 – Curtis Harris, infielder; All-Star (b. 1905)
1947 – Al Tesch, infielder (b. 1891)
1947 – Vic Willis, pitcher; Hall of Famer (b. 1876)
1954 – Art Hoelskoetter, infielder (b. 1882)
1961 – Tom Downey, infielder (b. 1884)
1962 – War Sanders, pitcher (b. 1877)
1964 – Red Herriott, minor league infielder and manager (b. 1886)
1966 – Earl Blackburn, catcher (b. 1892)
1967 – Ed Young, infielder (b. 1913)
1968 – John Jenkins, infielder (b. 1896)
1974 – Pudge Powers, minor league catcher and manager (b. 1909)
1976 – Homer Ezzell, infielder (b. 1896)
1980 – Bill Hubbell, pitcher (b. 1897)
1981 – Jim McLeod, infielder (b. 1908)
1984 – Elmer Smith, outfielder (b. 1892)
1985 – Cloy Mattox, catcher (b. 1902)
1990 – Bob Brown, pitcher (b. 1911)
1995 – Harry Craft, outfielder, manager (b. 1915)
1996 – Wild Bill Wright, outfielder; All-Star, Salón de la Fama (b. 1914)
1999 – Tae-yeong Jang, South Korean national team outfielder (b. 1929)
2001 – Hisanori Karita, NPB infielder and manager; Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame (b. 1910)
2004 – Bob Murphy, announcer (b. 1924)
2007 – Lee Griffeth, pitcher (b. 1925)
2012 – Frank Evans, Negro Leagues player (b. 1921)
2015 – Sadao Nishimura, NPB pitcher (b. 1934)
2016 – Andres Reiner, scout (b. 1935)
2018 – Don Boenker, minor league pitcher (b. 1931)
2020 – Jin-young Kim, KBO manager (b. 1935)
2021 – Duke Carmel, outfielder (b. 1937)
2021 – Yusuke Kinoshita, NPB pitcher (b. 1993)
2021 – Masato Osumi, NPB outfielder (b. 1948)
2024 – Jim Umbarger, pitcher (b. 1953)
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TV SPORTS TODAY
(All times Eastern)
Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts
Monday, August 3
LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL
10 a.m.
ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 5, Greenville, N.C.
1 p.m.
ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 6, Greenville, N.C.
4 p.m.
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ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 7, Greenville, N.C.
7 p.m.
ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 8, Greenville, N.C.
MLB BASEBALL
8 p.m.
ESPN — TBA
WNBA BASKETBALL
7 p.m.
NBCSN — Las Vegas at Atlanta
PEACOCK — Las Vegas at Atlanta
9 p.m.
USA — Phoenix at Chicago
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Tuesday, August 4
LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL
10 a.m.
ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 9, Greenville, N.C.
1 p.m.
ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 10, Greenville, N.C.
4 p.m.
ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 11, Greenville, N.C.
7 p.m.
ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 12, Greenville, N.C.
MLB BASEBALL
8 p.m.
TBS — L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m.)
TRUTV — L.A. Dodgers at Chicago Cubs (8:05 p.m.)
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Wednesday, August 5
LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL
10 a.m.
ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 13, Greenville, N.C.
1 p.m.
ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 14, Greenville, N.C.
7 p.m.
ESPN2 — Athletes Unlimited Softball Little League Pro Game: Team Watley vs. Team Fernandez, Greenville, N.C.
MLB BASEBALL
7:05 p.m.
PRIME VIDEO — St. Louis at N.Y. Yankees
7:30 p.m.
ESPN — TBA
WNBA BASKETBALL
7 p.m.
USA — Seattle at New York
9 p.m.
CNBC — Los Angeles at Chicago
PEACOCK — Los Angeles at Chicago
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Thursday, August 6
GOLF
9 a.m.
GOLF — Ladies Euro Tour: PIF London Championship, First Round, Centurion Club, Saint Alban, England
11 a.m.
GOLF — 2026 U.S. Women’s Amateur: Round of 64, The Honors Course, Ooltewah, Tenn.
3 p.m.
GOLF — PGA Tour: Wyndham Championship, First Round, Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, N.C.
GYMNASTICS
10 p.m.
NBCSN — USGA: 2026 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Phoenix
LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL
1 p.m.
ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 15, Greenville, N.C.
5 p.m.
ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 16, Greenville, N.C.
MLB BASEBALL
7:30 p.m.
ESPN — TBA
NFL FOOTBALL
8 p.m.
NBC — Preseason: Carolina vs. Arizona, Hall of Fame Game, Canton, Ohio
WNBA BASKETBALL
7 p.m.
PRIME VIDEO — Las Vegas at Indiana
9 p.m.
PRIME VIDEO — Los Angeles at Minnesota
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Friday, August 7
AUTO RACING
4:30 p.m.
FS2 — Indy NXT Series: Practice, Portland International Raceway, Portland, Ore.
5:30 p.m.
FS1 — NTT IndyCar Series: Practice, Portland International Raceway, Portland, Ore.
GOLF
9 a.m.
GOLF — Ladies Euro Tour: PIF London Championship, Second Round, Centurion Club, Saint Alban, England
2 p.m.
FOX — LIV Golf League: Second Round, Trump National Golf & Country Club Bedminster, Bedminster, N.J.
3 p.m.
GOLF — PGA Tour: Wyndham Championship, Second Round, Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, N.C.
7 p.m.
GOLF — 2026 U.S. Women’s Amateur: Round of 32 and 16, The Honors Course, Ooltewah, Tenn. (taped)
GYMNASTICS
10 p.m.
NBCSN — USGA: 2026 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Phoenix
LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL
3 p.m.
ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 17, Greenville, N.C.
6 p.m.
ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 18, Greenville, N.C.
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
10 p.m.
ESPN — PFL: Main Card: Charlotte, N.C.
MLB BASEBALL
8:05 p.m.
APPLE TV — Baltimore at Texas
9:40 p.m.
APPLE TV — Tampa Bay at Seattle
WNBA BASKETBALL
7:30 p.m.
ION — TBA
9:30 p.m.
ION — Golden State at Dallas
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Saturday, August 8
AUTO RACING
Noon
FS1 — Indy NXT Series: Practice, Portland International Raceway, Portland, Ore.
1 p.m.
FS1 — NTT IndyCar Series: Practice, Portland International Raceway, Portland, Ore.
3 p.m.
FS1 — Indy NXT Series: Qualifying, Portland International Raceway, Portland, Ore.
5 p.m.
CW — NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series: NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race at Iowa, Iowa Speedway, Newton, Iowa
7 p.m.
FS1 — NTT IndyCar Series: Qualifying, Portland International Raceway, Portland, Ore.
BOXING
10 p.m.
ESPN — MVPW-05: Main Card, Orlando, Fla.
GOLF
Noon
FOX — LIV Golf League: Third Round, Trump National Golf & Country Club Bedminster, Bedminster, N.J.
1 p.m.
GOLF — PGA Tour: Wyndham Championship, Third Round, Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, N.C.
3 p.m.
CBS — PGA Tour: Wyndham Championship, Third Round, Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, N.C.
GOLF — 2026 U.S. Women’s Amateur: Quarterfinals and Semifinals, The Honors Course, Ooltewah, Tenn.
GYMNASTICS
2:30 p.m.
NBCSN — USGA: 2026 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Phoenix
4 p.m.
NBC — USGA: 2026 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Phoenix
HORSE RACING
5 p.m.
FOX — Whitney Stakes: From Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
LACROSSE (MEN’S)
1 p.m.
ABC — PLL: Denver vs. New York, Boston
LACROSSE (WOMEN’S)
5:30 p.m.
ESPN2 — WLL: California at Boston
LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL
3 p.m.
ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 19, Greenville, N.C.
6 p.m.
ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 20, Greenville, N.C.
MLB BASEBALL
4 p.m.
FS1 — Athletics at Boston (4:10 p.m.)
7 p.m.
FOX — Regional Coverage: Baltimore at Texas (7:15 p.m.), Cleveland at Chicago White Sox (7:15 p.m.) OR Detroit at San Francisco (7:15 p.m.)
NFL FOOTBALL
Noon
ESPN — 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony: From Canton, Ohio
NFLN — 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony: From Canton, Ohio
SOCCER (WOMEN’S)
4 p.m.
ION — NWSL: Utah at Denver
6:30 p.m.
ION — NWSL: North Carolina at Washington
8:45 p.m.
ION — NWSL: Kansas City at Houston
SOFTBALL
7 p.m.
ESPNU — Athletes Unlimited All-Star Cup: TBD, Rosemont, Ill.
WNBA BASKETBALL
1 p.m.
CBS — Las Vegas at Minnesota
3:30 p.m.
ABC — Indiana at Chicago
8:30 p.m.
NBATV — Seattle at Portland
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Sunday, August 9
AUTO RACING
1 p.m.
FS1 — NTT IndyCar Series: Warmup, Portland International Raceway, Portland, Ore.
2 p.m.
FS1 — Indy NXT Series: Grand Prix of Portland, Portland International Raceway, Portland, Ore.
3:30 p.m.
USA — NASCAR Cup Series: Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol, Iowa Speedway, Newton, Iowa
4 p.m.
FOX — NTT IndyCar Series: OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland, Portland International Raceway, Portland, Ore.
BIG3 BASKETBALL
1 p.m.
CBS — Week 8: Dallas Power vs. Chicago Triplets, Boston Ball Hogs vs. Detroit Amps, Boston
GOLF
9 a.m.
GOLF — Ladies Euro Tour: PIF London Championship, Final Round, Centurion Club, Saint Alban, England
11 a.m.
FOX — LIV Golf League: Final Round, Trump National Golf & Country Club Bedminster, Bedminster, N.J.
1 p.m.
GOLF — PGA Tour: Wyndham Championship, Final Round, Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, N.C.
3 p.m.
CBS — PGA Tour: Wyndham Championship, Final Round, Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, N.C.
GOLF — 2026 U.S. Women’s Amateur: Championship Final Match, The Honors Course, Ooltewah, Tenn.
GYMNASTICS
1:30 p.m.
NBC — USGA: 2026 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Phoenix
4 p.m.
NBCSN — USGA: 2026 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Phoenix
6 p.m.
NBC — USGA: 2026 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Phoenix
LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL
2 p.m.
ESPN — Little League World Series: TBD, Regional
4 p.m.
ESPN — Little League World Series: TBD, Regional
LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL
Noon
ESPN2 — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 21, Greenville, N.C.
3 p.m.
ABC — Little League Softball World Series: TBD, Game 21, Greenville, N.C.
MLB BASEBALL
Noon
NBCSN — Cincinnati at Washington (12:15 p.m.)
PEACOCK — Cincinnati at Washington (12:15 p.m.)
8 p.m.
NBC — Houston at San Diego (8:20 p.m.)
PEACOCK — Houston at San Diego (8:20 p.m.)
SOCCER (WOMEN’S)
4 p.m.
CBSSN — NWSL: Portland at Boston
9 p.m.
ESPN — NWSL: Angel City at Seattle
WNBA BASKETBALL
12:30 p.m.
ABC — Las Vegas at New York
3:30 p.m.
NBC — Dallas at Minnesota
PEACOCK — Dallas at Minnesota
7 p.m.
ESPN — Golden State at Los Angeles
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