Crow-Armstrong goes deep twice as the Cubs sweep Ohtani and the Dodgers with a wild 7-6 win
CHICAGO (AP) — Pete Crow-Armstrong homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs swept Shohei Ohtani and the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers with a wild 7-6 victory on Wednesday. Nico Hoerner added three hits as Chicago won for the fourth time in five games. The Cubs also improved to 32-15 since June 11, strengthening their hold on the top spot in the NL wild-card standings. Los Angeles was swept for the second straight series. The two-time defending World Series champions have a...
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- Crow-Armstrong goes deep twice as the Cubs sweep Ohtani and the Dodgers with a wild 7-6 win
- European soccer leagues add to pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid crisis meeting
- Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong adds to NL MVP case in front of Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani
- Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders, AP source says
- Pirates cut ties with veteran slugger Marcell Ozuna after a nightmarish slump amid playoff chase
- Indiana Fever continue to thrive on the court despite constant barrage of off-court distractions
- LIV Golf has lead investor and planning ahead for another season
- Itll be Carson Beck vs. Kenny Pickett when Cardinals-Panthers open the NFLs exhibition season
- Preakness shifting back to three weeks and a day after the Kentucky Derby, to be run on a Sunday
- Falcons Jalon Walker to miss the 2026 season with a torn ACL
- Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was inspired by Barry Sanders serving his teammates
- Party in Spains government questions co-hosting 2030 World Cup with Morocco after migration crisis
- Scottish police looking into reports of missing athletes at the Commonwealth Games
- Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah arrives in Istanbul ahead of Trabzonspor move
- Mets to pay $8.1M to Pirates as part of Weaver trade, Cubs to send Toronto nearly $5M with Taillon
- Touted prospect George Lombard Jr. homers for the Yankees in a big major league debut
- Tarik Skubal pitches 6 effective innings in Dodgers debut against Cubs
- George Lombard Jr. homers in memorable big league debut as Yankees blank Cardinals 2-0
- Pac-12, Mountain West conferences finalize settlement over `poaching and exit fees
- Chicago Bears right tackle Darnell Wright lands 4-year, $116 million contract, AP source says
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
- Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering wrist injury
- Rockies lock up outfielder Mickey Moniak with a $16.25 million, 2-year contract for 2027 and 28
- Guardians new additions happy to be part of postseason push
- Jadeveon Clowney returns to the Texans, chasing a Super Bowl in his 13th season
- Packers Micah Parsons unsure when hell return from torn ACL in his left knee
- Trading Rutschman could help the Orioles, but its a sign of how badly their plans went awry
- Falcons Bijan Robinson agrees to a 3-year extension that makes him the NFLs top-paid running back
- Ravens reach contract extension with 2-time Pro Bowl receiver Zay Flowers
- Cleveland Sirens unveil name and branding for expansion WNBA team
- Former FIFA VP Prince Ali cites blackmail by Infantino-led soccer body over unpaid prize money
- Chiefs Bieniemy checks in at camp as wifes shooting leaves offensive coordinators return unclear
- PGA Tour regular season ends what has been a strange year of no one dominating
- New MLS commissioner Larry Berg aims to continue the leagues growth trajectory
- Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette carted off the field with a stinger injury at training camp
- Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at the Cincinnati Open
- US men to host Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada to kick off next World Cup cycle
- US midfielder Gio Reyna joins French club Strasbourg from Mnchengladbach
- Top FIFA officials Wenger and Grafstrm distance themselves from Infantinos World Cup sell-off plan
- Walter Nolen, Omarion Hampton, Luther Burden among the year 2 players poised for a breakout
- Alec Burleson hits 3 homers for Cardinals at Yankee Stadium after trade deadline passes
- Alec Burleson hits 3 homers as Cardinals outslug Yankees 13-7 after losing 6-run lead
- Padres acquire Robbie Ray from Giants, Casey Mize from Tigers for another playoff push
Mon, 03 Aug 2026
- Cubs restock staff at deadline, acquire pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from Mets
- MLB trade deadline: Red Sox, Phillies, Padres are the biggest buyers at the buzzer
- GM Brian Cashman says Yankees tried for Rutschman and Skubal before acquiring Garcia and Ramos
- Phillies Bryce Harper will move to right field to make room for 3-time batting champ Luis Arraez
- Los Angeles FC co-owner Larry Berg will be the next commissioner of the MLS, succeeding Don Garber
- Red Sox get All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman from AL East rival Orioles
- Panthers remain mum on Bryce Youngs contractual future as they ponder QBs ceiling entering Year 4
- Team Europe fills out Solheim Cup team with Leona Maguire and 3 rookies
- Notre Dame and USC agree to resume football rivalry with a 4-game series starting in 2030
- Las Vegas Aces face a brutal 4-games-in-7-days road grind, capped by Lynx-Liberty back-to-back
- Mauricio Pochettino stays as US coach, agrees to new 4-year contract through 2030 World Cup
- Pogačar returns to the Spanish Vuelta in pursuit of a rare double and elusive treble
- Skubal joins Clemens and Martinez among a handful of reigning Cy Young winners to be traded
- Several big-name NFL players enter this season with something to prove
- European soccer body UEFA warns FIFA of legal action over Infantinos failed World Cup sell-off plan
- Dodgers reinforce status as baseballs dominant power and public enemy No. 1 with Tarik Skubal trade
- Rafaela homers for 3rd straight game as the Red Sox beat the Dodgers 8-4 for 3-game sweep
- Skubal to Dodgers, Garca to Yankees as MLB teams make additions before trade deadline
- Judge clarifies NCAA eligibility order, which could blunt its impact on new 5 for 5 rule
Sun, 02 Aug 2026
- Michael Thorbjornsen wins 1st PGA Tour title by 2 shots at the 8th and final Rocket Classic
- Mets trade pitcher Freddy Peralta to Rays for 3 minor leaguers
- As slugger Nick Kurtz will see a specialist about his injured right thumb
- Rallies surround Fever-Lynx game after Sophie Cunninghams stance on transgender athletes
- Shiho Kuwaki of Japan wins the Womens British Open on second playoff hole
- Sparks send Kelsey Plum to Mercury for a 2026 1st-round pick and Monique Akoa Makani
- The Tigers face a difficult challenge after trading ace Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers
- Alex Palou, Alexander Rossi provide rave reviews after 1st weekend of testing the new IndyCars
- British prime minister says Infantino is not the right man to lead FIFA
- The Steelers want a physical camp. Mike McCarthys answer: Thud up, no tackling
- Dodgers land Cy Young ace Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster deadline deal
- Rafaela hits 2 homers as streaking Red Sox take lead in 8th and edge Yamamoto and Dodgers 3-2
- Pirates acquire former All-Star reliever Camilo Doval from the Yankees
- Womens Professional Baseball League makes a rainy debut in front of enthusiastic crowd
Sat, 01 Aug 2026
- Davis Riley closes strong, takes 1-shot lead into final round of the last Rocket Classic in Detroit
- Members of the 1986 World Series champion Mets celebrate the 40th anniversary of teams last title
- UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability for failed World Cup equity plan
- Yealimi Noh seizes on Ryus late collapse to build 3-shot lead in Womens British Open
- Women of Colour Hockey Collective broadens its reach by introducing the game to Jamaican children
- Infantino abandons plans to sell World Cup profits to private equity following massive pushback
- Clark has 26 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the Fevers victory over the Fire
- SEC, Big Ten add long-missing support to college sports bill and revive its chances in the Senate
- Sophie Cunningham says shes not concerned about being a distraction for the Fever
- Courts hand NCAA major loss on five-year eligibility rule
- Giants suspend pay to injured outfielder Harrison Bader following scooter accident
Fri, 31 Jul 2026
- WPBL looking for longevity as players take the field amid rising popularity for womens sports
- Chancellor grants 19 college basketball players a 5th season and orders portal open Monday
- Cameron Young shares 2nd-round lead at Rocket Classic after cooling off to shoot 9-under 61
- Twins acquire veteran reliever A.J. Minter from the last-place Mets for a pair of infield prospects
- Giants running back Cam Skattebo is ready to play football and take a break from backflips
- Big Ten believes its reputation as a top-heavy league is unfair as it claims conference supremacy
- Jags 2-way player Travis Hunter returns stronger and fast after knee injury cuts short rookie year
- MLB trade deadline: Tarik Skubal is the big prize, but buyers have other options, too
- New York sues prediction market platform Kalshi alleging illegal gambling operation
- Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest on suspicion of operating vehicle under the influence
- Pressure rises on Infantino and FIFAs World Cup investor plan as adviser resigns and Asia opposes
- Tatis makes spectacular catch to rob Devers of a 3-run home run
- Deebo Samuel returns to the 49ers on a 1-year deal worth up to $7M, AP source says
- Dodgers rest Shohei Ohtani amid lingering left knee soreness
Thu, 30 Jul 2026
- Peter Malnati shoots 9-under 61, takes early lead in 8th and final Rocket Classic in Detroit
- Sam Darnold uninterested in narratives about him, but ready to help Seahawks defend Super Bowl crown
- In NIL stalemate, Cruz insists new $48M cap would be a hard cap. SEC, Big Ten not convinced
- Twins take momentum toward the trade deadline with a goal to buy after last years stinging sell-off
- Indianas Curt Cignetti is stalking complacency as Hoosiers get ready to begin their title defense
- Baker Mayfield feels disrespected by Buccaneers ownership after failing to agree on a new contract
- European nations vow FIFA World Cup boycott over Infantino private equity plan as opposition spreads
- Royals lefty Noah Cameron has a no-hitter broken up by the Twins Ryan Jeffers to start the 7th
- Social media post showing Bueckers and Reese betting on game missed the mark, WNBA says
- Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton suspended by league for 5 games after interaction with fans
- Court delays for son of Chiefs coach accused of shooting his mom delayed pending mental health check
- Packers career rushing leader Ahman Green says he has early onset Parkinsons disease
- Bill Belichick says Tar Heels adjusting duties with GM on paid leave and under school investigation
- Taysom Hill announces the end of his time with the Saints, but not his retirement from the NFL
- Former Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64, family announces
- Son Heung-min scores 2 as MLS All-Stars post 4-3 win over LIGA MX All-Stars
- Shohei Ohtani expected to pitch again this season, but Dodgers in no rush
- WR Puka Nacua never considered a contract holdout while he rebuilds his reputation with the Rams
Wed, 29 Jul 2026
- World Cup star Vozinha dons Spider-Man jersey. The nickname on his shirt for Chile club up for vote
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