Sports News

9:44 PM on Wednesday, July 1

Former NFL star Chris Johnson is bringing back the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness of ALS as he fights the fatal nervous system disease

9:20 PM on Wednesday, July 1

Junior Caminero homered in his sixth straight game to match the Tampa Bay record, hitting a two-run shot in the first first inning to help the Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0 on Wednesday night for their seventh victory in a row

9:18 PM on Wednesday, July 1

Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, Bryce Harper’s misjudged double scored two runs in the fourth, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6

9:09 PM on Wednesday, July 1

Ozzie Albies homered and drove in two runs, and the Atlanta Braves held the St. Louis Cardinals to two hits in a 5-1 victory

8:17 PM on Wednesday, July 1

Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker will undergo surgery to repair a cartilage tear in his left knee and miss the rest of the season

8:10 PM on Wednesday, July 1

Only six spots remain in the World Cup Sweet 16, with half of those to be decided on Thursday

7:15 PM on Wednesday, July 1

Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero has become the youngest player since at least 1900 to homer in six straight games

6:56 PM on Wednesday, July 1

Jason Robertson remains an unsigned restricted free agent

6:50 PM on Wednesday, July 1

Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko is in stable condition after undergoing back surgery Tuesday night following a scary collision with teammate Devin Taylor during a minor league game in Frisco, Texas

6:40 PM on Wednesday, July 1

The Colorado Rockies have designated reliever John Brebbia for assignment one night after he allowed five runs in 1 1/3 innings

6:18 PM on Wednesday, July 1

Lamine Yamal is now healthy enough to play a full World Cup match for Spain if needed, coach Luis De La Fuente said before his team opens knockout play

6:09 PM on Wednesday, July 1

Star Christian Pulisic was back in the starting lineup for the United States for a knockout round matchup against Bosnia-Herzegovina after being slowed by a calf injury during the group stage of the World Cup

6:01 PM on Wednesday, July 1

Darnell Nurse initially did not have the San Jose Sharks on the list of teams he would accept a trade to, but noticing their upward trajectory, getting to know players and seeing their moves in recent days to build a perennial contender changed his mind

5:57 PM on Wednesday, July 1

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman has gone on the 10-day injured list due to an abdominal strain

5:39 PM on Wednesday, July 1

Malik Beasley’s lawyer said the indicted former NBA star “wants to move on with his life” after pleading not guilty to charges that he altered his play in certain games to enrich sports bettors and ease his own debts

5:32 PM on Wednesday, July 1

Zach Werenski’s immediate future with the Columbus Blue Jackets is set

5:01 PM on Wednesday, July 1

Belgium stages a dramatic comeback to beat Senegal 3-2 in the World Cup

1:59 PM on Wednesday, July 1

Baseball players proposed optional assignments to the minors be cut from a maximum of five per season to three and asked for more pay and major league service time for those sent down, a plan aimed at reducing roster churn that teams use to reinforce bullpens in an era when relief pitchers throw an increased portion of games

1:51 PM on Wednesday, July 1

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram has agreed to a $75 million, six-year contract extension with his new team

12:47 PM on Wednesday, July 1

Standout U.S. national soccer team player Christian Pulisic hails from Hershey, Pennsylvania