Royals beat Athletics 9-7 as John Rave hits bases-clearing double in 7-run 8th

John Rave hit a tiebreaking, bases-clearing double during a seven-run eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Athletics 9-7.

• Aug 19

Little League World Series takes stand against online betting on youth games

In a statement Wednesday, LLWS officials said: "There is no place for betting on Little League games and players or any youth sports competition."

• Aug 19

Golden State Valkyries remain winless against top-seeded Minnesota; Lynx roll, 77-66

The Minnesota Lynx ran away early from the Golden State Valkyries before holding on for a 77-66 win Wednesday night in a matchup of the WNBA's top teams.

• Aug 20

Witt caps Royals' rally in the ninth with the winning hit in a 4-3 victory over the Athletics

Bobby Witt Jr. drove in the winning run with a two-out single in the ninth after pinch-hitter Tyler Tolbert hit a tying two-run single, giving the Kansas City Royals a 4-3 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.

• Aug 18

Valkyries playoff bound again in 2nd year after beating Dallas 78-70

Gabby Williams had 23 points and seven rebounds, Veronica Burton added 16 points and five assists, and the Golden State Valkyries clinched a playoff berth by beating the Dallas Wings 78-70 for their sixth straight victory.

• Aug 18

Amador, Sullivan hit 3-run homers to help Rockies beat Giants 13-7

Adael Amador and Brett Sullivan each hit a three-run home run to help the Colorado Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 13-7.

• Aug 16

Gelof, Butler each hit two-run homers to lead the A's over the Rangers 5-2

Zack Gelof and Lawrence Butler each hit two-run homers, Tommy White had his first major league homer and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Sunday.

• Aug 16

Tommy John, MLB All-Star pitcher who had a surgery named after him, dies at 83

One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.

• Aug 16

Langford hits go-ahead homer, Rangers beat Athletics 5-3 to end 4-game skid

Wyatt Langford hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 5-3 on Saturday night to end a four-game losing streak.

• Aug 15

Giants rout Rockies 7-1 as Logan Webb cruises and Drew Gilbert drives in 3

Logan Webb gave up four hits and one run in six innings, Drew Gilbert had three hits including a home run and three RBIs, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1.

• Aug 15

San Francisco's Oracle Park will host MLB All-Star Game again in 2028

San Francisco will host its fourth MLB All-Star Game and first since 2007, bringing baseball's showcase week back to Oracle Park as the city pushes to draw more major events.

• Aug 14

Cam Ward struggles in the Titans' 19-13 preseason win over the 49ers

Cam Ward struggled in three drives for Tennessee against San Francisco's backup defense and the Titans went on to beat the 49ers 19-13 in the exhibition opener for both teams.

• Aug 13

49ers kick off 2026 NFL Preseason against Tennessee Titans. Here's how to watch.

The San Francisco 49ers begin their quest for a sixth Super Bowl title on Thursday, kicking off the 2026 preseason with a matchup against the Tennessee Titans.

• Aug 13

Rays' 8-4 win over Athletics completes 2nd 9-0 West Coast trip in MLB history

The AL-best Tampa Bay Rays have become the second East Coast team in major league history to go 9-0 on a West Coast trip.

• Aug 12

Former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook announces retirement from basketball

Westbrook played for Oklahoma City, Houston, Washington, both Los Angeles teams, Denver and Sacramento during his 18-year-career.

• Aug 12

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