2005 — Greg Maddux records his 3,000th career strikeout against San Francisco, striking out Omar Vizquel in the third inning of a 3-2, 11-inning victory for the Giants. 2009 — Alberto Contador wins ...

Joe Root has become the third highest run scorer in test cricket as he helped England reach 332-2, only 26 runs behind India. Root was 63 not out at lunch ...

Isabelle Harrison of the New York Liberty spent much of All-Star weekend visiting her brother Daniel in the hospital. Daniel has been battling lupus since he was 13. Lupus is ...

Daniil Medvedev figures this is his time to shine. He loves playing tennis on hard courts like those used at the D.C. Open. And he particularly loves the U.S. Open, ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox take on the Chicago Cubs after Kyle Teel had four hits against the Rays on Wednesday. Chicago has a 37-66 record overall and a 21-29 record at home. The White Sox ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins host the Washington Nationals on Friday to begin a three-game series. Minnesota has a 49-53 record overall and a 28-20 record in home games. The Twins have a 37-15 ...

The Seattle Mariners hit the road against the Los Angeles Angels trying to extend a four-game road winning streak.

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox will try to keep their seven-game home win streak alive when they face the Los Angeles Dodgers. Boston is 32-20 in home games and 55-49 overall. The Red Sox have a ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians are looking to build upon a four-game win streak with a victory against the Kansas City Royals. Kansas City has a 50-53 record overall and a 24-26 record at home.

BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Atlanta Braves. Texas is 53-50 overall and 31-20 in home games. The Rangers are 38-10 in games when they have more hits ...

The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Pittsburgh Pirates after Geraldo Perdomo had four hits on Wednesday in a 4-3 loss to the Astros.

BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers host the Miami Marlins to open a three-game series. Milwaukee has a 61-41 record overall and a 33-17 record in home games. The Brewers have a 34-8 record in games ...