Megill pitched a perfect ninth while striking out two en route to his 21st save of the season in Tuesday’s 3-1 win over the Dodgers. Megill was tasked with facing the heart of the Dodgers’ order and stood tall by striking out Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages before getting Michael Conforto to fly out to … Read more
Former UFC fighter and Bellator champion Ben Askren posted a video update on his health Wednesday on Instagram, just over one week after he underwent a double lung transplant. In the video, Askren discusses his recovery as well as sharing some scary details, including losing roughly 50 pounds in 45 days, and that his heart … Read more
The Boston Red Sox will look to stay hot when they face the Colorado Rockies in the final game of a three-game series on Wednesday at Fenway Park in Boston. The Red Sox (48-45) have won five in a row and seven of their last eight games. That includes a 9-3 win over Colorado on … Read more
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DETROIT — There’s a lake in the Pacific Northwest in Zach McKinstry’s plans for the All-Star break. He would gladly change course and head to Atlanta if the American League All-Star team needs his bat … or his arm. “There’s hope. We’ll see,” McKinstry said. “If not, that’s OK, I’m going to go and have … Read more
Chelsea will contest the first final of the freshly expanded FIFA Club World Cup and the details have been announced on how Blues supporters can be there to watch the big game live. Enzo Maresca’s team will play Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday with the … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Pitchers Blake Snell and Blake Treinen are progressing toward a return for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Snell and Treinen each faced hitters Saturday, and Snell pitched two innings. Each could begin a rehab assignment after the All-Star break. The 32-year-old Snell has pitched in two games for the Dodgers following his five-year, … Read more
Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is the first name that comes to mind when you think of a “flu game.” He had some company Wednesday, however, as Chicago White Sox pitcher Adrian Houser returned to the mound despite puking in the dugout in between innings. The incident occurred following the first inning of Wednesday’s game … Read more
Speaking with Bild (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl made it clear that the club is open to selling midfielder João Palhinha and center-back Kim Min-jae: When asked about the future of Kim Min-jae and João Palhinha, Max Eberl said: “We’ll play with both of them until the end … Read more
Real Madrid have asked LaLiga for their league opener against Osasuna to be rescheduled because of their involvement in the FIFA Club World Cup, sources have told ESPN. Madrid are due to face Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabéu on Aug. 19. Xabi Alonso’s side take on Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday’s Club World Cup semifinal in … Read more