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Orlando City rallied behind Tyrese Spicer to draw Cincinnati

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:25:14 GMT

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Tyrese Spicer's goal in the 48th minute equalled the score and Maxime Crepeau's stirring save in the 87th minute kept it that way as host Orlando City SC rallied for a 1-1 draw with FC Cincinnati on Saturday.

The much-maligned Orlando City (6-10-3, 21 points) defense continued its upward trend as Crepeau's late stop of a shot by Cincinnati's Kenji Mboma Dem al

Marlins ride 4-run eighth to comeback win over Reds

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 02:05:10 GMT

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Heriberto Hernandez hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth to lift the visiting Miami Marlins to an 8-4 comeback victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.

Jakob Marsee was 4-for-4 with a solo home run, while Joe Mack was 3-for-5 with a solo shot as Miami snapped a four-game road skid and evened the three-game set.

Miami's Tyler Zuber (2-1) allowe

Maja Chwalinska wins first WTA match since Roland Garros in Cincinnati

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:25:19 GMT

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Poland's Maja Chwalinska, the stunning runner-up at Roland Garros, recorded her first victory since that magical May run with a convincing 6-2, 6-2 victory over Spain's Cristina Busca on Saturday in the second round of the Cincinnati Open in Mason, Ohio.

The 19th-seeded Chwalinska, who went from qualifier to finalist in Paris, won her first WTA 1000 match of the se

Thiago Agustin Tirante stuns Novak Djokovic at humid Cincinnati Open

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 00:19:29 GMT

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Argentina's Thiago Agustin Tirante notched the biggest win of his career Saturday, dispatching No. 3 seed Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the second round of the Cincinnati Open at Mason, Ohio.

Tirante recorded 13 aces and 40 winners against Dkojokic, who wilted under the Midwest heat and humidity. Tirante finished off a wobbly

Andrew Gutman signs with Chicago Fire FC through 2028-29 season

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:25:12 GMT

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Chicago Fire FC signed Chicago native Andrew Gutman to a new contract on Saturday, keeping the defender with the team through the 2028-29 season.

Since December 2023, Gutman, 29, has played in 70 matches across all competitions, including Major League Soccer, Leagues Cup and the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. He was a key component of the team that qualified for the

Texans sign QB Brett Rypien, place QB Graham Mertz on IR

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:19:15 GMT

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The Houston Texans signed veteran Brett Rypien to a contract on Saturday and placed fellow quarterback Graham Mertz on season-ending injured reserve.

The move comes two days after Mertz tore his ACL during the Texans' 27-7 preseason loss to the visiting Los Angeles Chargers.

Rypien, 30, will be the third quarterback on the

Bengals veteran DT B.J. Hill cleared to start practicing

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:19:11 GMT

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Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill passed a physical exam and was cleared to return to practice Saturday.

The 31-year-old veteran was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list on July 25 following offseason ankle surgery.

Hill, who is entering his sixth season with the Bengals, started all 17 games las

Ohio State football to hold Senior Day before season opener

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:25:06 GMT

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Ohio State football has moved its 2026 Senior Day from the end of the season to the beginning.

The Buckeyes will honor their seniors before the Week 1 home opener against Ball State on Sept. 5 in Columbus.

Former head coach Jim Tressel, who won the BCS National Championship with the Buckeyes in 2002 and is now Ohio's li

Reds' Brady Singer eager to regain form vs. Marlins

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:19:05 GMT

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The Cincinnati Reds remain confident Brady Singer eventually will perform like the first-round pick they acquired two years ago.

Singer is scheduled to start for the Reds on Saturday in the second contest of the three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins.

He will try to pick up where fellow right-hander Chase Bur

Mets and patchwork 'pen strive to continue success vs. Nationals

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:40:30 GMT

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Left-hander Sean Manaea saved his rotation spot -- and maybe his roster spot -- by mounting an impressive midseason turnaround for the New York Mets.

But he's not even the most compelling story among the pitchers on the resurgent Mets.

Manaea and the Mets will look to continue building momentum on Saturday afternoon, when they host the Washington Nationals

MLB roundup: Christian Walker, Astros stun M's with 10th-inning rally

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:19:12 GMT

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Christian Walker blasted a three-run, walk-off homer as the Houston Astros answered a three-run rally by the visiting Seattle Mariners in the top of the 10th with a five-run bottom half en route to a wild 10-7 victory on Friday.

Victor Robles plated automatic runner Brendan Donovan with a homer to the left-center-field gap off Astros reliever Enyel De Los Santos (2-3

San Jose in a tough spot with red-hot St. Louis City paying a visit

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 03:05:05 GMT

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After a tough loss, the San Jose Earthquakes will have to be on top of their game Saturday night when visiting St. Louis City SC come to PayPal Park.

San Jose (10-5-3, 33 points) led 2-1 late in its last match, Aug. 1 at Cincinnati, but it couldn't maintain its defensive shape and conceded three goals in the final 11 minutes to suffer a 4-2 loss. The Earthquakes went f

Chase Burns fires 7 shutout innings as Reds edge Marlins

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:55:13 GMT

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Chase Burns threw seven shutout innings for the Cincinnati Reds in a 1-0 win over the visiting Miami Marlins in the opener of their three-game series on Friday evening.

Burns (14-2) allowed four hits, struck out eight and didn't walk a batter for the third time this season. The right-hander avoided losing two in a row after winning 12 straight decisions.

Bro

Former Cincinnati runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas advances to 2nd round

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:40:28 GMT

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The results have started to turn a little for Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas.

The former World No. 3 has dropped all the way back to No. 49 in the ATP Tour rankings, but he did win a title in Gstaad, Switzerland last month and took Alex de Minaur to three sets soon after.

On Friday, the 2022 runner-up at the Cincinnati Open g

FC Cincinnati, Orlando SC battle in return from Leagues Cup play

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:19:09 GMT

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FC Cincinnati and host Orlando SC will look to continue their recent run of MLS success when they square off on Saturday after wrapping their Leagues Cup participation.

Cincinnati (7-6-5, 26 points) heads south for their first regular-season MLS match in two weeks, sitting in a tie for fifth place in the East. They are 2-1 in their three MLS matches since returnin

Emiliano Arango defeats Venus Williams in Cincinnati opener

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:05:04 GMT

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Colombia's Emiliana Arango outpaced Venus Williams on her way to a 6-2, 6-2 victory in first-round action at the Cincinnati Open on Friday in Mason, Ohio.

It marked just the second WTA 1000-level match win this year for Arango, and it came against a seven-time Grand Slam champion and one of the most famous players of her generat

Falcons DE James Pearce Jr. suspended eight games

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:40:29 GMT

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Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. was suspended for eight games for violating the NFL personal conduct policy and won't be in uniform before November.

Pearce, afforded an appeal of the punishment handed down Friday according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement, declined his option to challenge the league ruling and will begin serving his suspension

White Sox place RHP Davis Martin (finger) on 15-day IL

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:19:04 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox placed right-hander Davis Martin on the 15-day injured list in a series of moves ahead of Friday's series opener at Detroit.

Martin, 29, is dealing with a blister on his right middle finger. He was ejected in the third inning of Thursday's 9-8 loss to the Cincinnati Reds after throwing consecutive pitches high and inside to Sal Stewart, caus

Field of Dreams to host Royals and Red Sox in 2027

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:55:11 GMT

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The Kansas City Royals will play the Boston Red Sox at the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa, on Aug. 12, 2027.

Major League Baseball announced the participants and date for the fourth edition of the event on Friday.

The Philadelphia Phillies posted a 7-1 victory against the Minnesota Twins there on Thursday night.

The loc

Nationals dreaming of wild card, Mets of escaping NL East cellar

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:40:29 GMT

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For the Washington Nationals, a weekend series against the New York Mets is another chance to emerge as a serious contender in the National League wild-card race.

For the Mets, this weekend might be their last chance to begin climbing out of the NL East basement.

The Nationals will look to build off Cade Cavalli's gem Friday night, when they visit the Mets in th

Marlins' Sandy Alcantara strives to extend streak, fluster Reds

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:40:27 GMT

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Sandy Alcantara will try to extend his latest scoreless streak for the Miami Marlins on Friday evening when he takes the mound against the host Cincinnati Reds in the opener of a three-game series.

Alcantara (13-6, 3.52 ERA) has not allowed a run in his past three outings covering 20 innings, marking his second scoreless streak of at least 20 innings this season.

US accuses India of operating shadow network to aid China

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:25:15 GMT

Forty trading partners, including India, are aiding China by operating a shadow trans-shipment network, a new report claims

A new US report that includes India among the countries allegedly helping China to evade steep American tariffs has added another wrinkle to India-US relations.

The White House report, titled 'The Great Transshipment Scam', flagged over 40 US trading partners, includin

MLB roundup: Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft goes distance, fans 10 Marlins

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:05:09 GMT

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Braxton Ashcraft pitched his first career complete game and struck out 10 batters as the Pittsburgh Pirates ended Miami's four-game winning streak by defeating the host Marlins 13-1 on Thursday afternoon.

Other than Owen Caissie's shutout-spoiling homer to lead off the ninth, Ashcraft (12-5) did not allow a runner past first base. He surrendered just three hits and on

US states declare August 15 'India day' as global Indian missions gear up for 80th independence day

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:58:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Ahead of India's landmark 80th Independence Day, Indian embassies, high commissions, and consulates across the globe are marking the occasion through official state proclamations, civic receptions, vibrant cultural performances, and community outreach initiatives.

From executive declarations in major American cities to grand music collaborations in Berlin and diplomatic comment

Cameron Norrie advances to daunting Zverev match at rainy Cincinnati

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:55:06 GMT

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Rain interrupted play on the first day of the Cincinnati Open, but it didn't stop Great Britain's Cameron Norrie, who on Thursday downed Croatia's Dino Prizmic 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in Mason, Ohio.

Norrie withstood a 25-14 disadvantage on winners, rallying from a first-set loss to take control in Set 2. Norrie converted two of three break points in the set and took advantag

Reds hold off White Sox to take series

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:40:24 GMT

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Tyler Stephenson belted a three-run home run and Sal Stewart and Eugenio Suarez also homered as the visiting Cincinnati Reds edged the Chicago White Sox 9-8 on Thursday.

Cincinnati took two of three from American League Central-leading Chicago and has won six of its eight series since the All-Star break.

Edgar Quero had three hits and two RBIs for the Whi

Reds' Hunter Greene likely to miss '27 after latest surgery

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:55:05 GMT

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Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene is likely to miss all of next season following his latest elbow operation.

The team confirmed Thursday that the former All-Star will be sidelined for 12-to-18 months following Wednesday's revision of his Tommy John surgery.

The Reds announced last Friday that Greene needed a season-ending operation but did not yet know

Reds-White Sox start moved up due to rain forecast

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:05:12 GMT

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The start time for Thursday's series finale between the host Chicago White Sox and Cincinnati Reds was moved up to 1:10 p.m. ET due to an afternoon rain forecast.

The teams split the first two games, with the White Sox winning 5-0 on Wednesday after the Reds won Tuesday's opener 5-4 in 10 innings.

The scheduled starters on Thursday are Cincinnati left-hander An

Kevin Gausman, apparently settled in with Cubs, looks to lead sweep of Nationals

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:55:08 GMT

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Alex Bregman finally is getting comfortable with the Chicago Cubs.

Kevin Gausman appears to be feeling that way, too, in much shorter order.

Both will try to help the Cubs complete a three-game sweep on the road against the Washington Nationals on Thursday afternoon.

Gausman is scheduled to make his second start on the mound for Chicago since the veteran

Against Reds, White Sox RHP Davis Martin tries again for elusive 10th win

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:19:04 GMT

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Right-hander Davis Martin earned the first victory for the Chicago White Sox in their turnaround season, part of a run that saw him collect nine wins in his first 11 decisions.

But Martin hasn't won since June 10 entering Thursday afternoon's outing against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.

With the stretch run approaching, a turnaround would go a long way for th

MLB roundup: Alex Bregman blasts 3 homers as Cubs crush Nationals

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:25:05 GMT

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Alex Bregman slammed three homers and drove in seven runs, both career highs, leading the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 12-6 win against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.

Dansby Swanson homered, doubled and scored three times in the No. 9 spot for the Cubs, who have won eight of their past nine games. Seiya Suzuki had two hits, two RBIs and two runs, and Pedro Rami

Hon Hai to direct 2026 capital expenditure toward global AI expansion

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:29:49 GMT

Taipei [Taiwan], August 13 (ANI): Taiwan-based Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. announced that its capital expenditure for 2026 will focus on expanding artificial intelligence production, while allocating funds to strengthen global research and development as well as manufacturing operations, particularly in the United States, according to a news report by Focus Taiwan.

Speaking at an investor conference, Hon Hai's

Iga Swiatek will face Elena Rybakina for Toronto title

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:05:06 GMT

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Iga Swiatek is headed to her first WTA final of the season after beating Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 at the National Bank Open on Wednesday in Toronto.

The seventh-seeded Polish player will oppose second-seeded Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan for the title on Thursday. Rybakina rallied past fourth-seeded Coco Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 in the second semifinal.

Lightning strike sends 16 Ohio inmates to hospital (VIDEO)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:01:33 GMT

Severe storms have killed at least three people across the US Midwest

A lightning strike at an Ohio prison injured 16 inmates, leaving one seriously hurt, as deadly storms swept across the US Midwest, state authorities said.

Lightning struck the Grafton Correctional Institution on Tuesday as a group of "inc

Lightning strike sends 16 Ohio inmates to hospital

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:01:33 GMT

Severe storms have killed at least three people across the US Midwest
A lightning strike at an Ohio prison injured 16 inmates, leaving one seriously hurt, as deadly storms swept across the US Midwest, state authorities said.
Lightning struck the Grafton Correctional Institution on Tuesday as a group of "incarcerated individuals were returning from the evening meal," the Ohio Department of R

Iga Swiatek edges Elina Svitolina, advances to first final of 2026

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:55:13 GMT

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Iga Swiatek is headed to her first WTA final of the season after beating Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 at the National Bank Open on Wednesday in Toronto.
The seventh-seeded Polish player last advanced to a title match at Cincinnati in 2025. She has won each of her past six finals and has an 11-2 career mark when playing for a championship.
In the final o

Luis Castillo helps White Sox shut down Reds

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:25:13 GMT

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Luis Castillo delivered seven shutout innings to spark a combined two-hitter and Drew Romo and Chase Meidroth homered as the host Chicago White Sox defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Wednesday.
American League Central-leading Chicago won for the third time in four games on the heels of a four-game skid.
Castillo was the stabilizer for the White Sox. Acquired f

Alex Bregman's 3 homers, 7 RBIs power Cubs past Nationals

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:19:05 GMT

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Alex Bregman slammed three homers and drove in seven runs, both career highs, leading the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 12-6 win against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.
Dansby Swanson homered, doubled and scored three times in the No. 9 spot for the Cubs, who have won eight of their past nine games. Seiya Suzuki had two hits, two RBIs and two runs, and Pedro Rami

Jessica Pegula says WTA genetic testing has begun

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:55:22 GMT

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The Women's Tennis Association made waves when it announced it would begin genetic sex testing of its athletes. The rollout thus far has been less dramatic, falling under the press' radar.
On Wednesday, Jessica Pegula confirmed to Front Office Sports that testing has begun at the Cincinnati Open, which gets underway Thursday.
The world's No. 3 player had

Cal Quantrill to come out of bullpen to start for Rangers vs. Angels

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:40:30 GMT

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Veteran right-hander Cal Quantrill will take over the starting spot of injured 10-game winner Nathan Eovaldi when the Texas Rangers face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in the third game of their four-game series in Anaheim, Calif.Eovaldi, the team leader in wins, was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right posterior elbow inflammation.Quantrill (4

Rangers' Cal Quantrill to come out of 'pen to start vs. Angels

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:40:22 GMT

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Veteran right-hander Cal Quantrill will take over the starting spot of injured 10-game winner Nathan Eovaldi when the Texas Rangers face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday in Anaheim, Calif.Eovaldi, the team leader in wins (10) and innings pitched (132 2/3), was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right posterior elbow inflammation.Quantrill (4-4, 3.58 ERA),

Reds carry attitude of never give up into game against White Sox

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:25:27 GMT

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Buoyed by a come-from-behind win in the opener of their three-game road series against the Chicago White Sox, the Cincinnati Reds will look to make it two in a row on Wednesday.
The Reds were down 4-0 after four innings on Tuesday before Eugenio Suarez got his team on the board with a home run in the top of the fifth. They were stymied by Chicago starter Sean Burke,

Cowboys ($15.5B) once again top NFL team valuations

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:19:03 GMT

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The Dallas Cowboys remain the NFL's most valuable franchise at $15.5 billion, according to Sportico's annual valuation list released Wednesday.
The number represents a 21% increase from last year.
While profitable off the field, Jerry Jones' Cowboys haven't won a Super Bowl since Jan. 28, 1996.
The Los Angeles Rams ($12.7 billion) and New York Giants ($12 b

High-octane Rays strive to complete perfect road trip in rematch vs. A's

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:25:16 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays are making the scoreboard work overtime and have a chance to complete a 9-0 road trip when they face the Athletics on Wednesday afternoon at West Sacramento, Calif.
The Rays scored 22 runs in the first two games of the series and tied a franchise record with six homers in Tuesday's 12-4 thumping of the A's.
Tampa Bay can match its season high

MLB roundup: Rays match team record with 6 homers in rout of A's

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:40:25 GMT

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Taylor Walls smacked his first two homers of the season and drove in three runs and the Tampa Bay Rays tied a team record with six home runs while rolling to a 12-4 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night in West Sacramento, Calif.
Junior Caminero, Yandy Diaz, Victor Mesa Jr. and Carson Williams all added blasts as the Rays improved to 8-0 on their nine-game road

10th-inning sacrifice fly carries Reds to comeback win over White Sox

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:55:08 GMT

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Elly De La Cruz delivered the game-winning RBI in the top of the 10th inning and the Cincinnati Reds erased a four-run deficit in a 5-4 win against the host Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.
Reds reliever Brock Burke (5-4) was perfect in the ninth to earn the win, snapping his team's three-game losing streak. Emilio Pagan tossed a 1-2-3 10th inning for his 14th save.

White Sox celebrate 'Pope Night' with holy hat giveaway

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:19:13 GMT

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The Chicago White Sox celebrated their holiest of fans Tuesday night, handing out pope hats to attendees of their game against the Cincinnati Reds to honor Pope Leo XIV.
The team has not shied away from the connection since it was revealed the Pope was a White Sox fan following his elevation to the highest seat in the Catholic Church in 2025.
Born and raised in

Reds activate LHP Nick Lodolo (finger blister) for Tuesday start

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:05:03 GMT

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One month after landing on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his left index finger, Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo was activated for Tuesday's start against the host Chicago White Sox.
To open a roster spot for Lodolo, the Reds optioned right-hander Zach McCambley to Triple-A Louisville. Cincinnati also purchase

Red-hot Rays eager to continue winning ways vs. A's

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:40:26 GMT

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The Tampa Bay Rays are the hottest team in the majors and stand just two victories away from a perfect road trip at 9-0.
The Rays will look to increase their latest winning streak to eight games when they oppose the Athletics on Tuesday night at West Sacramento, Calif.
A late four-run deficit in Monday's series opener wasn't a hindrance for the Rays, as they

Phils' bullpen in better shape to back up Cristopher Sanchez vs. Cards

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:05:09 GMT

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A winning effort by three pitchers helped rest a tired bullpen, but the visiting Philadelphia Phillies still could use a lengthy outing from left-hander Cristopher Sanchez when they face the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.
Rookie right-hander Andrew Painter, middle man Alan Rangel and closer-for-a-day Jonathan Bowlan combined to throw every pitch for the Phillies

Abuse, mismanagement linked to Ohio center for troubled teens

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:40:02 GMT
By Brittany Hailer and Ilica Mahajan for The Marshall Project-Cleveland, a nonprofit news team covering Ohio’s criminal justice systems.Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Ohio News Connection reporting for the Marshall Project-Public News Service Collaboration Paitin Pahoundis jolted awake, a siren blaring in her ears. Her friend Samantha Primeau was in her room. It was time. The other girls, Samantha told her, were gone.

More Ohio communities fighting air pollution from pyrolysis facilities

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:44:33 GMT

After a pyrolysis facility in Hebron, Ohio, shut down, leaving behind a string of environmental violations, other communities across the state are paying closer attention to the public health threat posed by plastic incineration.
Anti-pollution groups said py

Caleb Downs makes preseason debut vs. Seahawks: 'It was really fun'

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:23:27 GMT

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SEATTLEFor the first time since getting the call as the 11th-overall pick of the Dallas Cowboys in the 2026 NFL Draft, Caleb Downs suited up to take the field and put in some work leading the initial charge in the preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks.
Downs participated in a very limited capacity, as expected, but he was able to get his feet wet at Lumen Field, and th

Updates: Mafah impresses but exits early

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:30:00 GMT
DallasCowboys.comAugust 15Phil Mafah#37 RBHeight: 6-1Weight: 232 lbsCollege: Clemson8: 23 p.m. -The running back is definitely going to be an interesting competition and that was evident Saturday night as a few players showed out when they got the chance. Phil Mafah was one of those backs as the second-year pro had a few nice runs and some better blocks in blitz protection.However, Mafah's night ended earlier that desired

Final: Ravens 24, Eagles 7

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:45:00 GMT

The Eagles came up short in Baltimore despite the defense forcing multiple turnovers.
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1st Quarter
Kickoff(15:00)
Aaaaaand we are off! The Eagles preseason is officially underway with a kickoff by Tyler Loop. Quez Watkins returns the kickoff to the PHI 29. (Eagles 0 Ravens 0)
2nd-and-8 (11:40)
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Live Updates: Ravens 24, Eagles 7

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:45:00 GMT

Follow along for live game updates on the preseason opener as the Eagles take on the Ravens in Baltimore!
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1st Quarter
Kickoff(15:00)
Aaaaaand we are off! The Eagles preseason is officially underway with a kickoff by Tyler Loop. Quez Watkins returns the kickoff to the PHI 29. (Eagles 0 Ravens 0)
2nd-and-8 (11:40)
Tyler Huntley

Camp Notes: Several players return to practice

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:33:36 GMT

Tim Twentyman
The Detroit Lions got several key players back on the practice field Saturday as they get ready to host Washington next Saturday for their second preseason contest.
Top cornerbackD.J. Reedhas been out the last week and a half with a groin injury, but was back practicing Saturday and didn't look hampered at all. He had some good one-on-one reps with wide receiverAmon-Ra St. Brownand his return

Game Recap: Bears open preseason with win over Browns

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:59:00 GMT

Larry Mayer
Sitting most of their starters in Saturday's preseason opener against the Browns, the Bears rallied from a 10-0 deficit with 34 unanswered points en route to a 34-10 victory at Soldier Field.
Trailing 10-0, the Bears played complementary football in the second quarter as a strip-sack by linebacker Jamree Kromah set up quarterback Tyson Bagent's 25-yard touchdown pass to receiver Maurice Alexande

Steelers sign Benton

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:14:22 GMT

Teresa Varley
The Steelers signed defensive tackle Keeanu Benton to a new five-year contract.
"It's a dream come true for me and my family," said Benton. "I want to thank the whole Steelers organization. I am forever grateful.
"I can't wait to see what the future holds."
Benton has appeared in 51 games, with 40 starts, in three seasons. He has 122 tackles, 57 solo stops, seven and a half sacks,

2026 Camp Blog: Back in black and gold

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:11:00 GMT
Teresa VarleySaturday, August 15Back in black and gold:There was a familiar face back at Saint Vincent College on Saturday with linebacker Elandon Roberts on the field.Roberts signed a one-year contract on Thursday, returning to the Steelers, the team he played for in 2023-24."It felt good," said Roberts. "It felt good being out here in Latrobe. I was in the dorm room last night and I was looking up at the walls and just

Inbox: Brandon Cisse's approach is that of a grizzled veteran

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

John Williams has emerged as an intriguing depth piece
Wes Hodkiewicz
Gary from Middleton, WI
Well, the shiny new model was rolled out for the initial test drive. As expected, all did not go smoothly. There were moments of promising acceleration, but also too much sputtering and misfiring. But that's why we must remember there are test drives. Thankfully, we have a garage full of talented mechanics

Roster Look | Lions, Bears. And Depth

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:07:08 GMT

Geoff Hobson
As the Bengals prepare for their toughest week of the summer next week at Paycor Stadium with Thursday's joint practice against the Bears followed up by Saturday's final home preseason game against Chicago, what's becoming clear is this very well could be head coach Zac Taylor's toughest final cut in his eight seasons.
Which means the club is deep.
In Thursday night's 16-14 win over the L

Roster Look | Lions, Bears, And Depth

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:07:08 GMT

Geoff Hobson
As the Bengals prepare for their toughest week of the summer next week at Paycor Stadium with Thursday's joint practice against the Bears followed up by Saturday's final home preseason game against Chicago, what's becoming clear is this very well could be head coach Zac Taylor's toughest final cut in his eight seasons.
Which means the club is deep.
In Thursday night's 16-14 win over the L

Updates: Barron looking to keep the momentum

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT
DallasCowboys.comAugust 14Justin BarronCollege: Syracuse1:25 p.m. --There were many Cowboys fans surprised to hear who made the biggest impact in last Tuesday's joint practice with the Rams. As for Justin Barron himself, his three-interception performance off Matthew Stafford and the Rams was more of a result of the preparation he's been doing this entire offseason."It's just exciting for me to show them the work I've bee

NFL suspends James Pearce Jr. for first 8 games of 2026 season

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:12:23 GMT

The NFL has announced its decision regarding the Atlanta Falcons' pass rusher.
Will McFadden
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The NFL announced Friday afternoon that Atlanta Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. will be suspended for the first eight games of the 2026 regular season for violating the NFL's Personal Conduct Policy.
The league stated that Pearce's suspension will take effect on Sunday, August 30, wh

Browns help kick off back to school with Stay in the Game!

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:47:10 GMT

Eaton joins the Browns as a new partner, joining as a SITG! pillar
Brian D'Aguanno
On Aug. 6, the Browns' fifth open practice of training camp represented more than just football.
With fans in attendance, the Browns hosted a Stay in the Game! (SITG!) themed training camp day, where the team hosted 150 students and educators from Northeast Ohio school districts. Fans had the opportunity to donate schoo

Quick Hits | Dohnte's Inferno; Burrow Looking For More

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:50:17 GMT

Geoff Hobson
This has been wide receiver Dohnte Meyers' training camp ever since quarterback Joe Burrow invited him to an early workout at the last minute.
Thursday night's preseason opener at Paycor Stadium belonged to the 5-11, 188-pound Meyers as well when the Canadian Football League import darted for 42 yards on four touches and a made-a-man miss 11-yard punt return in the Bengals' 16-14 victory over t

Postgame Quick Hits | Dohnte's Inferno; Burrow Looking For More

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:50:17 GMT

Geoff Hobson
This has been wide receiver Dohnte Meyers' training camp ever since quarterback Joe Burrow invited him to an early workout at the last minute.
Thursday night's preseason opener at Paycor Stadium belonged to the 5-11, 188-pound Meyers as well when the Canadian Football League import darted for 42 yards on four touches and a made-a-man miss 11-yard punt return in the Bengals' 16-14 victory over t

Everything the Bengals Said after Preseason Week 1 against the Lions

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:31:15 GMT

Bengals Communications
Quotes from:

HC Zac Taylor

QB Joe Burrow

DT Kris Jenkins Jr.

DT Dexter Lawrence II

DE Cashius Howell

TE Jack Endries

ZacTaylor
Head coach
Initial comments ...
What are your overall thoughts about tonight's game vs. the Lions?
"It's good to get a

Steelers roll past Packers, 28-9, to open preseason

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:10:08 GMT

Brian Batko
The Steelers have hardly wasted a day of training camp without practicing the 2-minute drill. And they didn't waste a moment paying it off at Acrisure Stadium.
Will Howard led an eight-play, 80-yard touchdown drive starting with 1:53 left in the first half, rookie Drew Allar took it from there, and both were bolstered by a strong overall defensive performance in a 28-9 win Thursday night against

Browns Puppy Pound finds 41 puppies homes during 2026 training camp

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:20:50 GMT

A total of 855 puppies have been adopted since the programs launch in 2015
Brian D'Aguanno
Forty-one puppies found new homes and were adopted this year through Geauga Mama Dogs and Pups and Friendship APL at the Browns Puppy Pound, presented by Sugardale. A total of 855 puppies from Northeast Ohio have been adopted by Browns fans at training camp practices since the program's launch in 2015.
Puppy Pou

Bryan Cook Comes Home To A City He Never Left: 'This Is My Heart'

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:42:24 GMT

Geoff Hobson
"What's up, boss?"
Bryan Cook, the self-made in Cincinnati safety charged with getting the Bengals lined up and putting the rest on the ground, is old-shooling us.
He's got us in his late-model Dodge Challenger seemingly straight on '70s Astroturf before heading up Hamilton Avenue and driving through '80s R&B mixed with Rap piping through his phone to where he first learned to tackle

Girls flag football elevated to 29th varsity sport in Ohio

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:41:03 GMT

The Browns were the driving force and led efforts in the elevation process, with the sport exploding in popularity
Brian D'Aguanno
Girls flag football has officially been recognized as the Ohio High School Athletic Association's (OHSAA) 29th recognized sport.
The designation marks the culmination of years of growth, advocacy and partnership across Ohio. Thousands of girls across Ohio now have access t

Luke Combs Extends Record-Breaking "My Kinda Saturday Night Tour"

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:03:09 GMT

2027 Stadium Dates On-Sale Next Friday, August 21
Chiefs Public Relations
KANSAS CITY, Mo.Global superstar Luke Combs will continue his historic " My Kinda Saturday Night Tour" next year with newly confirmed stops at Arlington's AT&T Stadium, Minneapolis' U.S. Bank Stadium, Detroit's Ford Field, Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field, Foxborough's Gillette Stadium, Denver's Empower Fi

Game Preview: Jaguars vs. Saints | 2026 NFL Preseason Week 1

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:49:46 GMT

The New Orleans Saints host the Jacksonville Jaguars at Caesars Superdome for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL preseason on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 3:00 pm CT.
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Patriots Sign RB Hassan Haskins; Waive-Injured RB Myles Montgomery

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:04:00 GMT

The Patriots announced that they have signed RB Hassan Haskins. In addition, the Patriots waived-injured rookie RB Myles Montgomery.
New England Patriots
FOXBOROUGH, Mass.The New England Patriots announced that they have signed RB Hassan Haskins. In addition, the Patriots waived-injured rookie RB Myles Montgomery.
Hassan, 26, originally entered the NFL as a fourth-r

Raiders Mailbag: Who to keep an eye on in preseason opener

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:32:00 GMT

Levi Edwards
Zach Mcmillen from Ohio asks:
"How much playing time is Mendoza going to have first preseason?"
In the words of Grammy Award-winning artist 21 Savage A Lot.
Head Coach Klint Kubiak said Tuesday that Mendoza will "get plenty of reps" against the Arizona Cardinals. The No. 1 pick's debut has been heavily anticipated as he's slowly received more and more reps throughout camp. And w

Bengals Expand Partnerships with Fox19NowandiHeartMedia

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:28 GMT

The Bengals are expandingpartnershipswith FOX19NOWand iHeartMedia to further integratetheiron-air talent across the club's television and radio programming, providing fans with enhanced coverage andgreateraccessthroughout the season.As part of the expanded collaboration, the Bengals and FOX19NOWhaveagreed toamulti-yearextension of their partnership.
FOX19NOWSports Director Joe Danneman and iHeartMedia Host Tony P

What to Watch For | Lions vs Bengals Preseason Week 1

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:43:39 GMT

Kyle Williams
The Bengals start the preseason at home when they host the Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium on Thursday night. The game kicks off at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on the Bengals Preseason TV Network (Cincinnatis channel 19).
Here is what to watch for:
New Stripes
While Zac Taylor confirmed that offseason free agent acquisition Bryan Cook will be among the player

Finally go time for Howard, Allar in preseason opener

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:40 GMT

Brian Batko
LATROBE, Pa. Combined, it's been 873 days, 124 weeks and nearly 29 months since Will Howard or Drew Allar played a football game.
Beset by a finger injury and ankle injury, respectively, those two long layoffs both come to an end Thursday night when the Steelers open their 2026 preseason against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium. While the status of Aaron Rodgersis up in the air, these t

Updates: Schotty, Dak on Quinnen deal

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:30:00 GMT
DallasCowboys.comAugust 11Quinnen Williams#92 DTHeight: 6-3Weight: 303 lbsCollege: Alabama2:30 p.m. --On Monday, the Cowboys agreed to terms with Quinnen Williams on a three-year, $105.9 million extension.Following the Cowboys' joint practice with the Rams, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer reacted to the news."I think we should probably keep that contract. I think that was a good contract for us," Schottenheimer sa

Jets Move DL Joseph Ossai to Active Roster

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:20:04 GMT

Veteran Edge Removed from Physically Unable to Perform List
Eric Allen
The Jets have moved edgeJoseph Ossaito the active roster and removed him from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.
Ossai (6-4, 263) was placed on the Active/PUP list on July 28. He signed with the Jets in March after playing his first four seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. During his time with the Bengals from 2022-25,

Training Camp Takeaways: Practice Day 11

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:17:53 GMT

On Tuesday for the Buccaneers, several players stood out for the visiting team during a scrimmage with the Jets including Rueben Bain Jr. and Alex Anzalone
Brianna Dix
Alex Anzalone Pick During 7-on-7
Buccaneers' inside linebacker Alex Anzalone nabbed a pick during the seven-on-seven period of Jets' while covering tight end Jelani Woods. Woods ran a dig route and after he cut towa

2026 Camp Blog: Mother Nature strikes again

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:11:00 GMT
Teresa VarleyTuesday, August 11Mother Nature strikes again:For the second consecutive day, inclement weather forced the Steelers to practice inside at Saint Vincent College.Unlike Monday when the team moved inside in the middle of practice, the entire team's practice was held in the indoor field, which opened on campus this year.For rookie Germie Bernard, it didn't matter if practice was inside, outside, morning or night.

Three killed, one million without power as storms hit US Midwest

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:57:11 GMT

WASHINGTON, 13th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Three people were killed in the US states of Indiana and Ohio as severe storms swept across the Midwest.
Strong winds exceeding 80 miles per hour uprooted trees and brought down power lines, leaving around one million people without electricity.
A state of emergency was declared following widespread flooding, while flash flood warnings remain in effect for around 16 mi

Harvey Finishes 17th In Pan Pacific Prelims

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:33:05 GMT
Harvey Finishes 17th In Pan Pacific Prelims

Trump has chance to fix fallout from Bidens botched Afghanistan withdrawal

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:32:00 GMT
Trump has chance to fix fallout from Bidens botched Afghanistan withdrawal

I lost both my legs in Afghanistan. Five years after the Taliban takeover, it wasn't worth it

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:33:22 GMT
I lost both my legs in Afghanistan. Five years after the Taliban takeover, it wasn't worth it

Flock privacy updates- 7-day default for ALPR data, mandatory misuse safeguards

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:41:24 GMT
Flock privacy updates- 7-day default for ALPR data, mandatory misuse safeguards

Some San Francisco officers earned over $500K in OT amid severe staffing shortages

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:41:17 GMT
Some San Francisco officers earned over $500K in OT amid severe staffing shortages

Pennsylvania police awarded $1.5M state grant to fund new police station

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:39:13 GMT
Pennsylvania police awarded $1.5M state grant to fund new police station

Tyler Technologies Acquires CODY Systems

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:38:17 GMT
Tyler Technologies Acquires CODY Systems

NYPD officer becomes first convicted under state law banning chokeholds

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:37:43 GMT
NYPD officer becomes first convicted under state law banning chokeholds

DOJ settles suit with Los Angeles Sheriff over alleged delays in granting gun permits

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:37:34 GMT
DOJ settles suit with Los Angeles Sheriff over alleged delays in granting gun permits

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:37:28 GMT
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Video- Kentucky State Police uses armored SUV to bring deputies, civilian under fire to safety

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:35:57 GMT
Video- Kentucky State Police uses armored SUV to bring deputies, civilian under fire to safety

Haiti - Agriculture - The Ministry is transforming the rural landscape Libre.com news 7-7

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 06:35:28 GMT
Haiti - Agriculture - The Ministry is transforming the rural landscape Libre.com news 7-7

Vatican newspaper examines Afghanistans plight, 5 years after fall of Kabul Headlines

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:39:38 GMT
Vatican newspaper examines Afghanistans plight, 5 years after fall of Kabul Headlines

Bishops of the Pacific urge caution over deep-sea mining Headlines

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:35:02 GMT
Bishops of the Pacific urge caution over deep-sea mining Headlines

Nexstar Attorneys Offer California Court A TEGNA Board Update

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 02:22:22 GMT
Nexstar Attorneys Offer California Court A TEGNA Board Update