MLB roundup: Carpenter makes history in Cardinals rout
Matt Carpenter hit three home runs and drove in seven runs to back five strong innings of pitching from Jack Flaherty as the St. Louis Cardinals powered their way past the host Chicago Cubs 18-5 on Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
Tapia’s pinch-hit slam leads Rockies past D-backs in slugfest
Colorado pinch hitter Raimel Tapia hit his first career grand slam to cap a six-run seventh inning and Nolan Arenado hit his 24th and 25th homers to move into a tie for the National League lead in the Rockies’ 11-10 victory over the host Arizona Diamon…
Wild give Dumba five-year, $30 million deal
The Minnesota Wild rewarded the defenseman with a five-year, $30 million deal after a career year.
Red Sox activate Devers, send Poyner to Triple-A
The Boston Red Sox activated third baseman Rafael Devers from the 10-day disabled list Saturday morning, the team announced.
Golf: Inspired Rose proves he’s a cut above with sizzling 64
Justin Rose, galvanized by the 14-foot putt he sank at the 18th on Friday to survive the halfway cut by a shot, tied the lowest score in Carnoustie’s British Open history with a spectacular seven-under 64 on Saturday.
Charging Woods grabs share of lead at Carnoustie
To roars and whoops from the packed galleries Tiger Woods moved into a share of the British Open lead with four holes of his third round still to play at Carnoustie on Saturday.
Vettel on pole in Germany but drama for Hamilton
Formula One leader Sebastian Vettel put Ferrari on pole position for his home German Grand Prix on Saturday after title rival Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes broke down on track in dramatic fashion.
Despairing Hamilton out of German GP qualifying
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton suffered a major setback to his German Grand Prix hopes on Saturday after stopping on track, and then trying to push his car, during a dramatic qualifying session.
Athletics: New mum Fraser-Pryce back under 11 seconds
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s post-pregnancy climb back to the top of women’s sprinting took another significant step on Saturday when she dipped under 11 seconds for the first time this season to win the London Diamond League 100 meters.
Ferrari’s Vettel on pole at home German Grand Prix
Formula One world championship leader Sebastian Vettel put Ferrari on pole position for his home German Grand Prix on Saturday after title rival Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes broke down on track.
