A’s land reliever Kelley from NationalsA’s land reliever Kelley from Nationals
The A’s acquired right-handed reliever Shawn Kelley and cash considerations from the Nationals for international slot money on Sunday.
Day: August 5, 2018
Chase Elliott tops Martin Truex Jr. at Watkins Glen to score first NASCAR Cup winChase Elliott tops Martin Truex Jr. at Watkins Glen to score first NASCAR Cup win
Chase Elliott finally got to celebrate a victory in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Elliott held off a hard charge by reigning series champion Martin Truex Sunday in the closing laps of the Go Bowling at the Glen to take the checkered flag on the road course at Watkins Glen International for his
Elliott scores first career Cup Series winElliott scores first career Cup Series win
Chase Elliott held off defending series champion Martin Truex Jr. for 15 laps to win at Watkins Glen.
Cabrera caps sweep with soaring go-ahead HRCabrera caps sweep with soaring go-ahead HR
After trudging to the dugout in the sixth inning following a bases-loaded popout, Asdrubal Cabrera turned on a 2-0 slider in the eighth inning, swatting a two-run home run to seal the Phillies’ 5-3 win and four-game sweep of the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park.
Markakis caps Braves’ rally with homer in 10thMarkakis caps Braves’ rally with homer in 10th
Nick Markakis is out to prove his stellar first half was no fluke. Markakis continued his resurgent season Sunday afternoon at Citi Field, when the right fielder capped a four-hit day with a go-ahead homer to lead the Braves to a 5-4 win over the Mets in 10 innings. His solo blast in the 10th off Tylor Bashlor allowed the Braves to leave Queens winners of three of four.
J-Ram ties JD with 33rd HR, lifts Tribe to winJ-Ram ties JD with 33rd HR, lifts Tribe to win
Jose Ramirez spent the first five pitches of his first-inning at-bat on Sunday afternoon watching what Angels starter Deck McGuire had to offer. On the sixth, the Indians slugger finally swung, and he did damage in the process. Ramirez crushed a full-count pitch from McGuire out to right field for his 33rd home run of the season, giving the Indians a lead that they would not relinquish in a 4-3 win at Progressive Field. The blast pulled Ramirez even with Boston’s J.D. Martinez for the Major League lead in homers and gave him an MLB-leading 12 big flies in the first inning this year.
Sources: Cavs nearing deal for Clippers’ DekkerSources: Cavs nearing deal for Clippers’ Dekker
The Cavaliers are finalizing a trade to acquire Clippers forward Sam Dekker, sources say.
Cambodia wins the Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G2)Cambodia wins the Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G2)
Saturday at Del Mar, Cambodia won easily by 2 1/2 lengths in the Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G2) over Madame Stripes and Sophie P. Also on the card Tap the Wire won the Graduation Stakes. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Bills coach critical of Benjamin’s Panthers barbsBills coach critical of Benjamin’s Panthers barbs
Bills coach Sean McDermott said Sunday there was a “time and place” for Kelvin Benjamin’s critical comments about the Panthers and “this was not one of them.”
David Carr thinks Vikings have best secondary in NFLDavid Carr thinks Vikings have best secondary in NFL
NFL.com asked its personalities what team boasts the NFL’s best secondary. Former No. 1 pick David Carr was stuck between the Vikings and the Ravens, but chose the Vikings. Here’s what Carr wrote about Minnesota’s secondary: I have to go with Minnesota. Xavier Rhodes can shut down an entire