Another blowout loss contributed to the Cubs’ growing run deficit since the break. Should fans be worried or happy about their 12-11 record?
Two homers in Saturday night’s 6-4 win over the Orioles — including a go-ahead two-run shot in the eighth — continued the legend that is J.D. Martinez’s 2018 campaign. Martinez’s third multi-homer game of the season extended his MLB lead in long balls to 37 and RBIs to 104, propelling him in the batting-title race behind teammate Mookie Betts. Whereas David Price and his six scoreless innings played hero in Game 1 by saving the bullpen, Martinez took on the role in Game 2.
A’s rookie Ramon Laureano made an astounding catch in Anaheim on Saturday evening. But he outdid himself with the throw.
Johnny Manziel looked significantly more comfortable during his second game for the Montreal Alouettes. Johnny Manziel’s Canadian Football League debut was one to forget but his second act was worth the watch. Montreal may have lost the matchup with the Ottawa Redblacks, as its offense went dry in the fourth quarter, but Manziel finally got his feet under himself north of the border.
Brooks Koepka used a hot start to take a commanding lead early on Saturday before cooling off on the back nine. He’ll take a 2-shot lead into Sunday with a host of accomplished players looking to make a late push. A win would give him three majors in his last six starts, Can Tiger Woods solve his back nine problems and make a run? Will Adam Scott, Jon Rahm or Rickie Fowler make a charge? Here’s everything you need to know for Round 4: Round 4 leaderboard Round 4 tee times HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN (ALL TIMES ET) TELEVISION: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (TNT) 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (CBS) NOTABLE GROUPINGS 1:55 p.m.: Brooks Koepka, Adam Scott 1:45 p.m.: Jon Rahm, Rickie Fowler 1:35 p.m.: Tiger Woods, Gary Woodland 1:25 p.m.: Stewart Cink, Jason Day 1:15 p.m.: Justin Thomas, Shane Lowry MUST-READS Tiger in contention again Stamina will play pivotal role Koepka takes 2-shot lead
Two separate police unions in South Florida urged its members to not attend games due to the team’s lack of punishment for anthem kneeling.
A swift clarification was issued after ex-Cavalier Isaiah Thomas displayed a derogatory attitude to Cleveland in a social media video.
New York Jets linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis has been suspended for the opening game of the season without pay due to a violation of the league’s substance-abuse policy, the NFL announced Saturday. Pierre-Louis will miss New York’s game against the Detroit Lions on Monday, Sept. 10. Pierre-Louis
New York Jets linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis has been suspended for the opening game of the season without pay due to a violation of the league’s substance-abuse policy, the NFL announced Saturday. Pierre-Louis will miss New York’s game against the Detroit Lions on Monday, Sept. 10. Pierre-Louis
Throw eight sliders to the most lethal hitter in baseball, and you best not miss. J.D. Martinez taught that lesson to Orioles rookie Yefry Ramirez the hard way on Saturday night. On the 10th pitch — and eighth slider — of a fourth-inning at-bat, Martinez blasted a middle-of-the-zone slider from Ramirez a projected 419 feet to right-center field, according to Statcast, to get the Red Sox on the board, 2-1, in Game 2 of the doubleheader.
