Jason Heyward tied the game with a single in the eighth, and Anthony Rizzo won it for the Cubs in the 11th with a solo home run off Brewers reliever Matt Albers. The win moves Chicago into first place in the National League Central over Milwaukee, which got solo home runs from Erik Kratz and Jonathan Villar. Both Jose Quintana and Junior Guerra went six innings and delivered quality starts.
After missing 30 of the past 32 games because of suspension, Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory will look to continue his road to reinstatement this week, which sources said includes meeting with NFL officials in New York.
Brock Holt and Jackie Bradley Jr. hit consecutive sacrifice flies in the top of the 12th inning as the Red Sox defeated the Orioles, 2-0, on Monday. Knuckleballer Steven Wright extended his scoreless innings streak to 22 2/3 innings by throwing 6 2/3 scoreless frames in his second start this season. That streak now is the longest active one in the Majors.
Warriors general manager Bob Myers said Kevin Durant has “earned the right to sign whatever deal he wants” and he expects swift negotiations to re-sign the two-time reigning NBA Finals MVP.
There’s no denying it now. When we talk about the most accomplished teams that have come to define the history of the NBA, the Golden State Warriors must be part of the conversation. Three titles in four years. Say it again. Three titles in four years! Back-to-back Championships. Four-straight seasons
Give Ryan Braun extra credit for his home run-robbing catch in Monday’s entertaining series opener between the Brewers and Cubs.
Jake Bauers connected for his first Major League home run in the fourth inning of the Rays’ game agains the Blue Jays at Tropicana Field on Monday.
Jake Bauers connected for his first Major League home run in the fourth inning of the Rays’ game agains the Blue Jays at Tropicana Field on Monday.
Journeyman catcher Erik Kratz’s surprising power surge continued Monday against a pitcher who has given the Brewers more trouble than any other in recent seasons.
Phil Mickelson is not burdened by his near-misses over the years in the U.S. Open. To him, this week simply presents yet another opportunity to ace the test.
