Indians complete comeback with improbable walk-off home run In a possible postseason preview, the Cleveland Indians and Toronto Blue Jays provided drama on Friday night that is typically reserved for October’s biggest moments. With two ninth-inning swings and one mad dash around the bases, the Indians turned a one-run deficit into a 3-2 victory that sent Progressive Field into an unbridled … [Read more...]

Clayton Kershaw has a return plan and it involves Skyline Chili A frustrating season in the injury department may finally take a positive turn for the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Friday, ace Clayton Kershaw took the first step toward a possible return by playing long toss at 150 feet. According to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register, Kershaw came away from the session feeling normal, … [Read more...]

How to watch Messi, Barcelona in La Liga opener vs. Betis on TV, stream La Liga, for many the best league in the world, is finally back. Action kicked off on Friday and it carries on Saturday as Barcelona plays its first league contest, taking on Real Betis. Here's how to watch on TV and stream. Be sure to return to this post for our live blog of the match. When: Saturday at 12:15 p.m. ET TV: … [Read more...]

USA women cruise to impressive gold medal in 4x100m relay as Felix sets record English Gardner, Allyson Felix, Tianna Bartoletta and Tori Bowie celebrate taking gold. Getty ImagesIf not for a successful appeal after dropping the baton in the semifinal heats, the U.S. women's 4x100-meter relay team would not have even been able to pull off the incredible gold medal run they displayed on Friday … [Read more...]

WATCH: Darrelle Revis picks off preseason starter Colt McCoy in end zone Colt McCoy and the Redskins offense got off to a fast start Friday night against the Jets. The backup quarterback, who stared for Kirk Cousins, completed his first seven passes for 66 yards. But then, he heaved an ill-advised throw into the end zone -- and the hands of veteran Darrelle Revis. Facing 3rd-and-goal, McCoy … [Read more...]

UFC 202 -- McGregor vs. Diaz 2: Fight preview, card, predictions, odds, start time If you closed your eyes, you'd have sworn it was a boxing show. Upon arriving 30 minutes late to a scheduled news conference alongside imminent UFC 202 opponent Nate Diaz, fiery Irishman Conor McGregor went all-in on controversy -- playing a mouthy role in a juvenile fracas that degenerated into tossed expletives … [Read more...]

Judge finds time to take a shot at the Braves during death penalty case The Atlanta Braves sport the worst record in baseball at 44-77. Really, this isn't surprising given where they entered the season in their rebuild. They are in the process of transitioning from the "tear it down" phase to the "build it back up" portion. That's last place every time, unless there's a fellow rebuilding team in … [Read more...]

Astros GM Jeff Luhnow wants to set baseball back 50 years Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow. (Getty Images) On Thursday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports published an interview with Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow. The interview mainly focused on the troubles the team has encountered after their success in 2015 (brought on by several years of strong rebuilding). But … [Read more...]

James Shields is the White Sox's problem for the foreseeable future When the dust settles on the 2016 season, there will likely be articles about the best and worst trade deadline acquisitions. These players either rose to the occasion and singlehandedly pushed their new clubs to the playoffs, or they crashed and burned, leaving a trail of failure and tears behind them. The James Shields … [Read more...]

Rio Olympics 2016: Day 14 schedule, events and how to watch, live stream We're in the home stretch of the 2016 Rio Olympics, and action continues with plenty of exciting medal events on Friday. Usain Bolt has another shot at history when he joins the 4x100-meter relay team in the final. Plus, women's soccer gold will be handed out and American Claressa Shields is back in the boxing ring for her … [Read more...]