Roark’s effort clinches NL East crown for Nats
In manager Matt Williams' first year at the helm, the Nationals clinched their second National League East title in three seasons on Tuesday with a 3-0 win over the Braves. Read more
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Pagan remains out with troublesome back
Giants center fielder Angel Pagan was out of the lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second straight game Tuesday with back stiffness. Read more
Gagne, Leino have chance with Bruins, Julien says
Forwards Simon Gagne and Ville Leino will have a chance to make the Boston Bruins roster at training camp, coach Claude Julien said Tuesday. "We wouldn't invite those guys just…Read more
Choo to have more surgery; Choice out for the year
The Rangers announced that outfielder Shin-Soo Choo will undergo surgery Wednesday on his left ankle to have torn cartilage removed. Also, outfielder Michael Choice will miss the final two weeks…Read more
Shoemaker to miss start with oblique strain
Angels right-hander Matt Shoemaker left in the eighth inning of Monday's win with left side discomfort, which an MRI on Tuesday deemed a mild strain. The 27-year-old rookie said he…Read more
NFLPA appeals Rice’s suspension by NFL
The NFL players' union appealed Ray Rice's indefinite suspension Tuesday night. Read more
Canadiens plan to move Galchenyuk to center: report
Alex Galchenyuk played left wing in his first two seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, but the team is planning to move him to center, TSN's Bob McKenzie reported Tuesday. During…Read more
Walters day to day with right rib soreness
Indians second baseman Zach Walters is "hopefully day to day" after leaving Monday's game against the Astros due to soreness in his right ribs, manager Terry Francona said on Tuesday. Read more
LeBron unveils new shoe as Cavs camp nears
LeBron James will soon rejoin the Cleveland Cavaliers for training camp but he had some business to take care of first. Read more
Iwakuma seeks ‘balance’ between upper, lower body
Looking to explain his recent struggles, Mariners right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma went a little abstract following Monday's rough outing. He said "balance in general, his upper body and lower body are…Read more