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Blake Snell dazzles with 13 strikeouts over seven innings in Padres’ 2-0 shutout win vs. Diamondbacks

The San Diego Padres defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-0, thanks to Blake Snell’s 13 strikeouts and Jake Cronenworth’s solo homer in the fourth inning. Arizona managed only 3 hits in tonight’s loss.

Mets' brutal weekend ends on even worse note

Not only did the Mets fall into third place in the NL East, but Javier Baez also left Sunday’s shutout loss with an injury.

'With a heavy heart': Molly Ringwald pays moving tribute to her father, jazz ambassador Bob Ringwald

Molly Ringwald pays tribute to her father, jazz pianist and ambassador Bob Ringwald, who died Aug. 3 at age 80.

C.J. Cron's two homer, seven-RBI performance highlights Rockies' 13-8 win over Marlins

In a game that featured 21 runs, C.J. Cron had the best performance, hitting two home runs and driving in seven as the Colorado Rockies beat the Miami Marlins, 13-8.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Errol Spence Jr. | COUNTDOWN | PBC ON FOX

Manny Pacquiao and Errol Spence Jr. had humble beginnings but are now on a collision course for a super fight on August 21.

Jorge Polanco swats two homers, Twins take down Astros, 7-5

Jorge Polanco hit two home runs and finished with four RBI as the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros, 7-5.

Brandon Belt launches 15th homer as Giants edge Brewers, 5-4

Brandon Belt’s 15th home run of the season helped the San Francisco Giants defeat the Milwaukee Brewers, 5-4.

HIGHLIGHTS: Kyle Larson captures win at Watkins Glen

Full highlights from Sunday’s GoBowling At The Glen at Watkins Glen International.

George Springer’s three-run homer helps Blue Jays defeat Red Sox, 9-8

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Boston Red Sox, 9-8. George Springer smacked a three-run homer in the eighth to help secure the win.

Bradley Zimmer belts two-run homer to give Indians edge over Tigers, 7-5

The Cleveland Indians defeated the Detroit Tigers, 7-5. Bradley Zimmer belted two-run homer in the seventh inning to help Indians beat Tigers.

Kyle Seager RBI ground-rule double helps Mariners beat Yankees, 2-0

The Seattle Mariners defeated the New York Yankees, 2-0. Kyle Seager hit an RBI ground-rule double in the 8th inning to put Mariners on the board and ultimately defeat the Yankees.

Brett Phillips hits grand slam to help Rays defeat Orioles, 9-6

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Baltimore Orioles, 9-6. Brett Phillips crushed a grand slam in the eighth inning to help Rays beat Orioles.

Adam Duvall's two-run homer seals Braves' 5-4 victory over Nationals

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Washington Nationals 5-4, with help from Adam Duvall’s two-run homer in the sixth inning. Washington has won six of their past eight games.

Tyler Mahle strikes out 10 over seven innings as Reds top Pirates, 3-2

Tyler Mahle recorded 10 strikeouts over seven innings to help the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 3-2.

Zack Wheeler throws complete game shutout on day Phillies honor Roy Halladay

The Philadelphia Phillies honored former great Roy Halladay on a day they beat the New York Mets 3-0. Phillies starter Zack Wheeler threw a complete game shut out, and three one-run home runs provided the offense from Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, and Jean Segura.

‘The Suicide Squad’ Misses Mark At $72M Global; Overseas On Par With ‘Birds Of Prey’ As Covid Complications Continue – International Box Office

Refresh for latest…: After debuting to $6.7M from five overseas markets last weekend, Warner Bros/DC’s The Suicide Squad moved into wide offshore release this session, taking $35M from 69 total international box office markets. This is a touch below the like-for-like opening of 2020’s disappointing Birds Of Prey ($36.6M at today’s rates) and under the […]

'Tragic and sad day': Chicago police officer killed, another wounded in traffic stop shootout

One Chicago police officer was dead and another was fighting for his life Sunday after a shootout during a traffic stop.

Commissioners to meet Monday

Aug. 8—A meeting of the Navarro County Commissioners Court will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9 in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Navarro County Courthouse, 300 W. Third Ave. Items on Monday’s Commissioners Court agenda include: —Consideration of burn ban —Consideration of approving Chatfield Water Supply to cross NE CR 0260, Pct. 1 —Consideration of approving Chatfield Water Supply to …

UK health chief sees 'unfair' pricing for COVID travel tests

Britain’s competition watchdog said Sunday it will look into the cost of COVID-19 testing for travelers after Health Secretary Sajid Javid complained that high prices for the government-mandated tests were preventing some people from going on vacation. Prices quoted by providers listed on the government website range from 17 pounds ($24) to 250 pounds ($347). Javid said Sunday that he had asked the Competition and Markets Authority to crackdown on “unfair market practices” by test providers.

Olympics-Brazil bucks trend, celebrates record Olympic haul

Brazil ended the Tokyo Games with their best ever placing on the medal table even though the country’s athletes have had to cope with a reduction in investment since Rio hosted the Olympics five years ago. The South American nation finished 12th in Tokyo with 21 medals, one place higher than in Rio and with two more medals. Seven of the medals were gold, with Italo Ferreira capturing the first ever gold in surfing.

The US Women's Basketball Team Is an Olympic Dynasty, and We Don't Talk About It Enough

Women’s basketball has struggled for years to be taken as seriously as the men’s sport, and although there are many reasons that shouldn’t be the case, Team USA’s track record at the Olympics may be the most compelling argument yet. The US women’s basketball team has won more Olympic gold medals than any other nation, in a display of dominance that rivals that of the American men’s team.

Man arrested in killings of 3 women on South Texas Island

Officers were called to a “family disturbance” at a condominium in the island city around 10 p.m. Saturday and arrived to find the women shot dead, police said in a statement. Police said the suspect fled the scene of the shooting but later turned himself in and was arrested in the neighboring community of Port Isabel. Police did not identify the man, who they said is being held on South Padre Island pending formal charges.

One Triangle county sees over 4,000 new cases in two weeks, as NC battles delta variant

It was among the highest of any county in the state, but some neighboring counties had higher relative transmission rates.

Jaguars WR Chark sidelined with broken finger in right hand

Jacksonville Jaguars receiver DJ Chark had surgery to repair a broken finger on his right hand, but coach Urban Meyer said Sunday the fourth-year pro is expected to be ready for the season opener next month. A second-draft pick from LSU in 2018, Chark has 140 catches for 1,888 yards and 13 touchdowns in three seasons. Chark missed three games last season because of injuries and managed 53 catches and five TDs while playing with three quarterbacks.