Soria takes another step with 25 pitches off mound
Tigers reliever Joakim Soria took another step toward returning from the disabled list by throwing 25 pitches off the mound Wednesday. Read more
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Despite prognosis, Starlin expects to return
The prognosis is for Starlin Castro to miss four weeks to recover from a high ankle sprain, but the Cubs' shortstop isn't ready to end his season and has vowed…Read more
Japan’s Nishikori makes history at US Open
Kei Nishikori became the first man from Japan to reach the US Open semifinals in 96 years, outlasting third-seeded Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7), 6-7 (5), 6-4…Read more
NHL, TVA Sports launch French-language agreement
BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec -- TVA Sports held a launch party Wednesday for its first season as the official French television broadcaster of the NHL. Commissioner Gary Bettman was among the NHL…Read more
Double steal results in unique twin killing
The Yankees ran themselves out of another potential rally, when a double steal attempt in the first inning resulted in a 2-6-3-4-5-3 double play. Read more
Campana the speedster in Halos’ group of callups
There is a little bit of everything, skill-wise, in the Angels' wave of September callups, but there's no questioning who's got the speed in the group of 11. Tony Campana…Read more
Geno: Call to Mo’ne led to recruiting complaint
Geno Auriemma told the Hartford Courant one of the Huskies' rivals took exception to the UConn coach's congratulatory call to Little League star Mo'ne Davis. Read more
Hendricks takes home NL Rookie of Month for August
It's difficult to have a better first full calendar month in the Majors than Kyle Hendricks had in August. The Cubs starter was rewarded for it with the National League…Read more
Bourjos’ hard work leads to walk-off single
Limited playing time has left Peter Bourjos to carry around the confidence generated from his early-summer work with the club's hitting coaches without much opportunity to show it off. Yet…Read more
Santana spotlighted at short; Hicks in center
Aaron Hicks made his first start in center field since June 7 on Wednesday for the Twins, giving regular center fielder Danny Santana his first start at his natural shortstop…Read more