ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Smith homered and scored all three Texas runs in his fifth consecutive two-hit game to help the Rangers beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Friday night. The leadoff hitter had a single in the first and scored on Corey Seager's sacrifice fly. Smith's seventh homer was a 396-foot drive to right-center in the third, then he walked ahead of Marcus … [Read more...] about Josh Smith homers and scores all 3 runs for the Texas Rangers in a 3-1 win over the White Sox
Kiner-Falefa hits a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning as the Pirates top the Cubs 2-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Friday. The Pirates loaded the bases in the 10th on Ke’Bryan Hayes' infield single and a walk to Henry Davis. Kiner-Falefa then drove in Adam Frazier with a flyball to left off Drew Pomeranz (2-1). Kiner-Falefa also threw out Ian Happ when … [Read more...] about Kiner-Falefa hits a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning as the Pirates top the Cubs 2-1
Former Bulls forward David Greenwood dies at 68
LOS ANGELES (AP) — David Greenwood, who was one of coach John Wooden’s last recruits at UCLA and went on to win an NBA championship with Detroit during a 12-year pro career, has died. He was 68. Greenwood died Sunday in Riverside, California, after battling cancer, the school said Wednesday, citing family members. After a standout career at Verbum Dei High in Los Angeles, … [Read more...] about Former Bulls forward David Greenwood dies at 68
Caleb Williams embraces opportunity for extra reps at Bears last voluntary OTAs
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (WGN) — The last portion of voluntary OTAs is usually reserved for rookies and fringe players trying to make the 53-man roster, but Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is using it as an opportunity to get more reps learning Ben Johnson's playbook. "[Caleb]'s committed to learning the offense. We're not where we need to be yet, as a team, and he … [Read more...] about Caleb Williams embraces opportunity for extra reps at Bears last voluntary OTAs
Astros triumph 4-3 over White Sox as Paredes homers, Altuve shines with 2 doubles
HOUSTON (AP) — Isaac Paredes hit a solo homer and Jose Altuve doubled twice and had two RBIs to lead the Houston Astros over the Chicago White Sox 4-3 on Thursday night. Houston led 4-2 entering the ninth before Mike Tauchman homered to right field off closer Josh Hader to get Chicago within 4-3. There were two outs when Miguel Vargas narrowly missed a homer on a double off … [Read more...] about Astros triumph 4-3 over White Sox as Paredes homers, Altuve shines with 2 doubles