CHICAGO -- A speedy and timely offensive attack and a dazzling team debut from right-hander Reynaldo Lopez boosted the Chicago White Sox to a 6-3 victory against the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. Sixth-seeded Caroline Wozniacki recorded her first-ever victory over a reigning World No. 1 player on Friday with a 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-4 win over Karolina Pliskova to advance to the semifinals of the Rogers Cup in Toronto. PHILADELPHIA -- Amed Rosario's first major league home run was a game-winner. NEW YORK -- Todd Frazier hit a tiebreaking single with nobody out in the bottom of the eighth inning as the New York Yankees pulled off a stunning comeback and beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Friday night, ending their longtime rival's season-high eight-game winning streak. Cincinnati Bengals rookie running back Joe Mixon had an impressive NFL debut, rushing for 31 yards on six carries and eluding three would-be tacklers for an 11-yard reception in a 23-12 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a preseason opener Friday night at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.-- Rookie quarterback Josh Dobbs converted two turnovers into 10 points as the Pittsburgh Steelers posted a 20-12 victory over the New York Giants on Friday in their respective preseason openers at MetLife Stadium. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Carlos Carrasco had a no-hitter through 6 2/3 innings to help the Cleveland Indians earn a 5-0 win against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday at Tropicana Field. TORONTO -- Jameson Taillon pitched into the seventh inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates scored four unearned runs in the third inning of a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill will undergo reconstructive surgery on a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and miss the entire season, multiple outlets reported Friday. WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. -- It's only the preseason, it's only one game and it was against the Cleveland Browns. DE PERE, Wis. -- Trevor Davis had no idea who Desmond Howard was. ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said Friday afternoon that he doesn't like the word "untouchable" as it pertains to the trade status of players on his team. But after the bombshell he dropped at One Bills Drive, one would have to believe that no one on the Buffalo roster is untouchable. By Matt Crossman, NASCAR Wire Service Dallas Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott was suspended six games by the NFL on Friday for violating the league's personal conduct policy after multiple domestic violence incidents. Carmelo Anthony could still join the Houston Rockets after all. Second-seeded Roger Federer sailed past 12th-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut in just 68 minutes on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the Rogers Cup at Montreal. BEREA, Ohio -- The battle to become starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns isn't over, but rookie DeShone Kizer definitely is in the lead -- head coach Hue Jackson's remarks notwithstanding. Minnesota Vikings running back Bishop Sankey sustained a torn ACL in his right knee and will miss the upcoming season, multiple outlets reported on Friday. Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria reached an agreement to sell the team to a group headed by former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter for $1.2 billion, multiple outlets reported on Friday. By Matt Crossman, NASCAR Wire Service LeBron James might be considering whether to bring his talents to Los Angeles next season, and there's a chance Kyrie Irving could be going with him. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco will not play in the preseason but is expected to start the regular-season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 10, the team announced Friday. Arizona Cardinals star David Johnson is our top fantasy football running back for 2017, followed by scores of other prolific ball carriers. |
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