Host team, three others win on opening night of Junior League World Series in Taylor

Amare Lane made two tremendous running catches in centerfield and then iced Game 1 with a long, two-run home run to left field as the Taylor North Little League shutout Needville, Texas 3-0 in the Sunday morning opener of the Junior League World Series.

Cristopher Sánchez and Kyle Schwarber lead the Phillies past the Tigers 2-0

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cristopher Sánchez pitched eight sparkling innings, Kyle Schwarber hit his 38th homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Sunday night.

Tarik Skubal and AL Central-leading Tigers outduel Zack Wheeler and Phillies 7-5

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — All-Star starter Tarik Skubal won his first game since June and Javier Baez homered, doubled and knocked in four runs as the Detroit Tigers beat the Philadelphia Phillies and ace Zack Wheeler 7-5 on Saturday.

Jhoan Durán earns a save in his Philly debut as Philadelphia rallies to beat the Tigers 5-4

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jhoan Durán earned a save in his Philadelphia debut after Bryson Stott beat a throw to first base and was ruled safe on an overturned review call for the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning as the Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Friday night.

NFL legend Marv Levy to celebrate 100th birthday at Hall of Fame ceremony

Marv Levy is turning 100 and being honored at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, where the beloved Bills coach continues to inspire fans — and push for Steve Tasker’s induction.

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas charged in high-stakes illegal gambling operation

Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday and charged in connection with an alleged illegal gambling ring that federal prosecutors say hosted high-stakes poker games at a Los Angeles mansion he owned. 

Tigers beat Diamondbacks 7-2, winning 4th straight after a 1-12 slump

DETROIT (AP) — Kerry Carpenter hit a two-run homer and drove in three runs, Chris Paddack threw six solid innings in his Detroit debut and the Tigers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2 on Wednesday.

ESPN parts ways with Shannon Sharpe after settlement of rape lawsuit

ESPN has ended its relationship with Pro Football Hall of Famer and media analyst Shannon Sharpe, less than two weeks after he reached a settlement in a high-profile civil lawsuit accusing him of rape. 

Deion Sanders reveals bladder cancer diagnosis

Colorado coach Deion Sanders said he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer. Here's what we know.

Flaherty, Torres help Tigers snap six-game losing streak with 10-4 win over Blue Jays

DETROIT (AP) — Jack Flaherty pitched six scoreless innings, Gleyer Torres hit a three-run homer and the Detroit Tigers ended a six-game losing streak with a 10-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.