Tigers’ Alexander beats O’s for 1st big-league win
Tyler Alexander recorded his first major league victory, Jordy Mercer hit a two-run home run and the host Detroit Tigers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Monday.
Spangenberg sparks Brewers to win over Padres
Cory Spangenberg had his second straight big game Monday night, when he hit a go-ahead, two-run triple and finished with three RBIs as the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers beat the visiting San Diego Padres 5-1 in the opener of a four-game series.
NFL notebook: Roethlisberger lost for season
A painful Sunday led to a sobering Monday for some of the NFL’s biggest names, and nowhere was the news more sobering than in Pittsburgh, where the Steelers learned starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will miss the remainder of the season.
Berrios, Twins pull away, knock off White Sox
Luis Arraez went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and Jose Berrios allowed two runs over 7 1/3 innings en route to his 13th win as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Monday night in Minneapolis.
Reports: Dolphins trade DB Fitzpatrick to Steelers
The Miami Dolphins traded disgruntled defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2020 first-round draft pick, multiple media outlets reported Monday night.
Report: Dolphins’ Fitzpatrick trade seems imminent
The Miami Dolphins appear on the verge of trading defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick and could have a deal finalized by Tuesday, CBS Sports reported Monday.
Saints’ Anzalone to IR; DE Granderson activated
The New Orleans Saints placed middle linebacker Alex Anzalone on injured reserve Monday due to an unspecified injury.
Boise State looks to hold off newly confident Air Force
Boise State has yet to give up a point in the second half while winning three straight games.
Verdasco rolls in first round at Moselle Open
Fifth-seeded Fernando Verdasco of Spain cruised to a 6-2, 6-2 win over Belgium’s Steve Darcis on Monday in the first round of the Moselle Open in Metz, France.
MLB notebook: Heart procedure for Nats’ Martinez
Nationals manager Dave Martinez underwent a heart procedure Monday in Washington, and it was uncertain when he will be able to rejoin the team.
