U.S. women win basketball gold over France by a foot

Aug 4, 2024; Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France; United States guard Kelsey Plum (5) controls the ball in the second half against Germany in a women’s group C game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports The United States — behind 21 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks…

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Italy crushes U.S. to win women’s volleyball gold medal

Jul 31, 2024; Paris, France; United States opposite Jordan Thompson (12) dives for the ball against Serbia in a pool A match during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at South Paris Arena 1. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports PARIS — Top-ranked Italy dominated the United States to win the Olympic women’s volleyball final…

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Padres look to sweep Marlins, stretch win streak to 8

Jul 31, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) pitches during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-USA TODAY Sports The San Diego Padres have the longest active winning streak in the majors at seven games. They also have won 16…

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Hot-hitting Brewers face Reds, eye fifth straight win

Jul 28, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Tobias Myers (36) pitches in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Rookie right-hander Tobias Myers is hoping the Milwaukee Brewers maintain their offensive surge when they host the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. Myers (6-5,…

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Orioles look for another ‘satisfying’ win against Rays

Jul 25, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) delivers in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports After moving back into sole possession of first place in the American League East with a strong all-around effort on Friday, the Baltimore Orioles will…

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Max Fried, Braves eye return to win column vs. Rockies

Jul 11, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried (54) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports Although things have not gone the Atlanta Braves’ way lately, manager Brian Snitker found something positive about the weekend series against the Colorado Rockies in…

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A’s look for another series win as they visit Blue Jays

Aug 7, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Mason Miller (19) delivers against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller appears ready to dominate again entering Friday night’s opener of a three-game series against the host Toronto…

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Hunter Greene, Reds shoot for series win over Marlins

Aug 3, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene (21) delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants in the sixth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Albert Cesare-USA TODAY Sports Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene, a first-time All-Star this year, is set to face the host Miami Marlins in the…

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