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Ohtani’s 2 homers ignite a Dodgers breakout at Coors Field as Snell shines in 11-5 win over Rockies ↗
Shohei Ohtani homered twice to help spark a slumping Dodgers offense, Blake Snell struck out five over six innings, and Los Angeles beat the Colorado Rockies 11-5 on Monday night. Max Muncy added a three-run homer as the Dodgers found the perfect way to break out of their recent funk — playing at hitter friendly Coors Field. Snell (1-1) allowed two hits and one run in his second start since returning from elbow surgery that sidelined him for three months.
Ennis Rakestraw Answers Critics With Big Night During Lions’ Scrimmage ↗
Ennis Rakestraw delivered his best Lions training camp performance Monday, recording an interception and several impact plays while fighting for his roster spot.
Ice Flyers announce first exhibition game of 2026 ↗
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Aug. 17, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) —The Pensacola Ice Flyers announced their first exhibition game heading into the 2026-2027 SPHL Season. According to a Facebook post, the Ice Flyers will hit the ice for the first time in preparation for this upcoming season on Friday, Oct. […]
Cubs defeat White Sox in Monday's Crosstown Classic game; could teams make it to World Series? ↗
As the Cubs and White Sox opened another Crosstown Classic series at Wrigley Field, fans from both sides of the city arrived confident in their teams and energized by a rivalry they say has taken on new life this season.
How Keenan Allen signing with Colts affects Alec Pierce ↗
This is bad news for Alec Pierce in Indianapolis.
LA Lakers sale under threat as Jeanie Buss contests siblings’ ability to sell after vote ↗
Following Mark Walter’s sale of a majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, the Buss family reportedly agreed to sell their minority stake as well. However, Jeanie Buss isn’t having any of it.
WATCH: Social media recap of Ohio State basketball in Puerto Rico ↗
The Ohio State creative team shared a video recap of the Buckeyes time in Puerto Rico. Watch the two and a half minute video here.
Josh Bell has early 2-run double and Twins bullpen makes lead hold up for 4-2 win over Braves ↗
Josh Bell’s two-run double started the scoring in a four-run first inning, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Tuesday night. Bell’s flare down the right-field line fell just inside the chalk and bounced into the stands for a ground-rule double. Royce Lewis and Kody Clemens followed with RBI singles.
Patriots Legend Sends Warning to NFL About A.J. Brown Addition ↗
Things could get scary for the Patriots.
Jeff Teague believes Giannis Antetokounmpo cannot replicate what Jimmy Butler did in Miami ↗
Giannis Antetokounmpo is under pressure to succeed in Miami.
Dan Campbell Provides Jameson Williams’ Injury Update ↗
Dan Campbell provided encouraging news on Jameson Williams after the Detroit Lions receiver unexpectedly missed practice with a shoulder injury.
Jonny DeLuca's 2-run single completes Rays' rally for win over Orioles to avoid sweep ↗
Pinch-hitter Jonny DeLuca put the Rays in front with a two-run single in the seventh inning, and AL-best Tampa Bay rallied for a 7-6 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night to avoid a four-game sweep. Yandy Díaz, Ryan Vilade and Jorge Mateo homered for Tampa Bay. Mateo’s two-run shot with two out in the fourth was his first for the Rays and gave them a 4-3 lead.