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The New York Yankees got a bit of a scare when second baseman Gleyber Torres left Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves with a hip issue. Torres didn’t start Tuesday’s game due to a lingering hip issue, and it flared up on …
The Boston Red Sox completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, dropping the NL East favorites a game below .500 and a full 7.5 games behind the division-leading Atlanta Braves. None of this is good news for a Nationals team …
At this point, everyone is looking for hints as to where Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado will go, and if he’ll be willing to stick around long-term once he gets there. On Wednesday, Machado dropped at least one hint. He seems to be …
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez let a water cooler have it in the dugout on Wednesday after striking out. Gomez struck out in the top of the second inning with two men on and none out against the Miami Marlins. That was apparently very …
New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner has had it with what he feels are silly and hypocritical fines from the MLB office on pace-of-play rule violations. Gardner says he has been fined “thousands of dollars” for multiple violations …
Many were surprised to learn that the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly passed on signing DeMarcus Cousins with their mid-level exception, but the organization did have a reason for their decision. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, the …
Rajon Rondo will have the chance to start for the Los Angeles Lakers if he earns the role. The Lakers raised eyebrows Monday by signing Rondo to a one-year deal, and according to Sam Amick of USA Today, he’ll be given the opportunity to compete …
Kobe Bryant has taken an active role in welcoming LeBron James to Los Angeles. Bryant told Stephen A. Smith on ESPN Radio that he has spoken to James several times, including after his deal was made public, to welcome him to the Laker family. …
New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is close to rejoining the team after a month out with injury. Tanaka said Monday that he will make a rehab start on Wednesday, and if all goes well, he plans to rejoin the Major League rotation as early as …
Neymar is defiant in the face of criticisms over his style of play, particularly accusations that he oversells contact on fouls. The Brazilian star was criticized in many quarters for his reaction to being stepped on during his side’s 2-0 …
The Oklahoma City Thunder are trying to get Paul George and Russell Westbrook some pieces. According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, the Thunder have agreed to terms with free agent center Nerlens Noel on a two-year deal. Sources: Nerlens Noel …
Uruguay badly needs Edinson Cavani fit to give themselves a better chance against France in the World Cup quarterfinal, but they got some decent news on that front Monday. In a statement released by the Uruguayan Football Association, it was …
Despite their insistence otherwise, the Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly willing to trade Kevin Love if the right deal comes their way. According to Jason Lloyd of the Athletic, league sources indicate that the Cavaliers are “open” to …
Mexico was knocked out of the FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 loss to Brazil on Monday, but their manager thinks there was more than meets the eye to the result. Manager Juan Carlos Osorio blasted both Neymar and Italian referee Gianluca Rocchi, feeling …
It won’t be long before purple and gold LeBron James jerseys are being spotted everywhere. Even in the hours following James’s decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers, demand for his new jersey went through the roof, according to Darren …
The Milwaukee Brewers are in the market for starting pitching, and they could be looking north of the border for their solution. According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Toronto Blue Jays have been extensively scouting the Milwaukee Brewers’ …
