Atlanta Braves’ Joel De La Cruz, right, looks for a new ball as Philadelphia Phillies’ Maikel Franco, left, runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game Monday, July 4, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) PHILADELPHIA (AP) — For the Philadelphia Phillies, it’s hittin’ season. Jerad Eickhoff pitched neatly into the…
ESPN — Kevin Durant says he’s off to play for the Golden State Warriors. He is expected to sign a two-year, $54.3 million contract, sources told ESPN’s Marc Stein. The deal would include a player option after the first year. “The primary mandate I had for myself in making this decision was to have it based on the potential for…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Glow time will take on a new meaning down at Spirit Communications Park this Fourth of July. The Columbia Fireflies will be holding an Independence Day celebration tonight. Mini-American flags will be given away to the first 3,000 fans in attendance. All fans can enjoy a pre-game concert featuring Columbia’s own “76 and Sunny” at the Budweiser…
Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves players line the base paths during the national anthem prior to a baseball game in Fort Bragg, N.C., Sunday, July 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — J.T. Realmuto homered and drove in two runs, Adam Conley pitched six strong innings and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 5-2 on Sunday…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (Blowfish) — An error in the top of the third inning would doom Lexington County in their first game of the second half of the Coastal Plain League season, as Wilmington knocked off the Blowfish 3-1. Clark Scolameiro (South Carolina) roped a single up the middle towards Jordan Wren (Georgia Southern) who misplayed the line drive and…
EUGENE, ORE. (AP) — That bad ankle sure didn’t slow down Allyson Felix. Felix ran the year’s fastest time at 400 meters — 49.68 seconds — to pull away for the victory at Olympic Trials and secure her spot in Rio. Phyllis Francis and Natasha Hastings will also be on the U.S. team. Congratulations to @natashahastings, the 4th member of…
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Arodys Vizcaino, center, shakes hands with a U.S. Army soldier prior to a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Fort Bragg, N.C., Sunday, July 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — Alex Burnett felt a familiar thrill of getting to see the Atlanta Braves he had rooted for since he was a…
CHARLESTON, WV (Fireflies) – The Fireflies lost the series finale to West Virginia on Sunday afternoon, 4-0, at Appalachian Power Park. Luis Ortega notched a multi-hit game, finishing 2-for-3. It was a pitchers’ duel early. Joe Shaw (L, 4-6) allowed just three hits over the first four innings and Logan Sendelbach (W, 6-2) surrendered just two. Daniel Arribas broke the…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Texas purchased left-hander Michael Roth’s contract from Triple-A Round Rock and transferred Colby Lewis to the 60-day disabled list, the Rangers announced before Sunday’s game at Minnesota. Rangers manager Jeff Banister said the 26-year-old Roth, who last pitched in the majors in 2014 for the Los Angeles Angels, would be in the bullpen for Sunday’s game. Transferring…
Dustin Johnson watches his missed birdie putt on the first hole during the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament at Firestone Country Club, Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Akron, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Dustin Johnson returned from celebrating his U.S. Open victory by taking down the world’s No. 1 player to win another World…
