Yanks on pace to avoid luxury tax for first time
For the first time since the luxury tax was implemented in 2003, the New York Yankees are on pace to remain under the $197 million threshold. The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals are the only teams on track to pay the tax this year.
Bolt: ‘Kid in candy store’ on zero-gravity flight
Eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt took a zero-gravity flight over France, saying he felt like a “kid in a candy store” after spending about four minutes floating.
Brees: Mayfield ‘can be a lot better than me’
Future Hall of Famer Drew Brees heaped praise on QB Baker Mayfield, saying the Browns rookie has got “all the tools” and that “he’s a great competitor.”
Tuned out: Marrone ‘can’t handle’ Super Bowls
Jaguars coach Doug Marrone hasn’t watched a Super Bowl — even on tape — in decades, because he “can’t handle it” that his team wasn’t playing for the title.
O’Neill, Ozuna lift Cardinals, help Mikolas get 15th win
O’Neill, Ozuna lift Cardinals, help Mikolas get 15th win
Encarnacion and Gomes go yard, Bieber fans 11 in Indians’ 2-0 shutout of Rays
Bieber’s 11-strikeout performance marks the 27th time this season that an Indians pitcher has recorded 10 or more strikeouts in a game.
Mauer’s grand slam powers Twins past Yankees
Mauer’s grand slam leads Twins to 10-5 win, as Yankees fall 9 games behind Red Sox
Keller shuts down White Sox in Royals’ 6-3 win
Brad Keller pitched seven strong innings to win for the fourth time in six starts, leading the Kansas City Royals to a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox
Brad Keselowski’s Winning Streak Pumps Life Into NASCAR playoffs
For months it seemed that three of the final four slots in the season finale were a given: Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr. dominated all summer and embarrassed the competition. But Brad Keselowski has provided a twist.