Miller throws 7 shutout innings as Mariners prevent Astros from clinching AL West with 6-1 win

Miller throws 7 shutout innings as Mariners prevent Astros from clinching AL West with 6-1 win

HOUSTON — Bryce Miller threw seven shutout innings and Julio Rodríguez had three hits and two RBIs to help the Seattle Mariners to a 6-1 win Monday night over Houston that prevented the Astros from clinching the AL West title. The Astros entered needing only a victory over second-place Seattle to secure their fourth straight … Read more

Red Sox keep playoff hopes alive, beat Jays 4-1

Red Sox keep playoff hopes alive, beat Jays 4-1

TORONTO – The Boston Red Sox kept their slim playoff hopes alive on Monday by beating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 in the opener of a three-game road series. Red Sox starter Tanner Houck pitched five shutout innings and allowed just one hit to improve to 9-10 on the season. The Red Sox improved to … Read more

Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon will retire at end of season

Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon will retire at end of season

DENVER — Four-time All-Star Charlie Blackmon will retire at the end of the season after spending his entire major-league career with the Colorado Rockies. The outfielder known for his bushy beard announced his decision Monday. The Rockies will celebrate Blackmon throughout their final homestand this week and hold a tribute for him before the season finale Sunday … Read more

Ginebra looks to lock down defensively vs playoffs rival Meralco

Ginebra looks to lock down defensively vs playoffs rival Meralco

Expect a familiar hard-fought encounter when Barangay Ginebra and Meralco collide in the quarterfinals. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Barangay Ginebra and Meralco have figured in thrilling encounters in the championship series and early playoff meetings in the past. So count on the one that unfurls this week to be no different, according to Justin Brownlee. “Everybody … Read more

Heat to sign veteran forward to one-year deal

Heat to sign veteran forward to one-year deal

Nassir Little has agreed to a one-year contract with the Heat, NBA insider Chris Haynes tweets. The free-agent forward had worked out for a number of other teams including the Celtics, Warriors and Kings. The Heat already have 14 players on fully guaranteed deals, plus others on training camp or non-guaranteed contracts. They have major … Read more

Premier League clubs send concerns to PGMOL over Arsenal’s use of the ‘dark arts’ – Paper Talk | Football News

Premier League clubs send concerns to PGMOL over Arsenal’s use of the ‘dark arts’ – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers… DAILY MAIL Arsenal are caught in a time-wasting storm as it emerged that teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly was cautioned for unsporting behaviour after appearing to relay a message to David Raya during Sunday’s frenetic draw at Manchester City. Premier League clubs have sent concerns about ‘gamesmanship’ and … Read more

Michigan State football’s Armorion Smith is raising 5 siblings since his mother’s death

Michigan State football’s Armorion Smith is raising 5 siblings since his mother’s death

LANSING, Mich. — Armorion Smith pressed his palms together over the bridge of his nose, closed his eyes and leaned against the kitchen sink. The 21-year-old Michigan State defensive back needed a moment in the four-bedroom, two-bathroom home he shares with five younger siblings. He has a lot on his plate, more than most college … Read more