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Valeri scores, Timbers beat the Red Bulls 2-0 (Aug 18, 2017)

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Diego Valeri scored his 14th goal of the season and the Portland Timbers beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on Friday night.

Kennedy gets early hook in Royals' 10-1 loss to Indians

Ian Kennedy lasted just 2 2/3 innings in the Royals’ loss to the Indians on Friday.

Dodger hand Tigers fifth straight loss

Jordan Zimmermann allows seven runs and 10 hits in 5 1/3 innings

Reds' 3 homers, Romano's 7 strong innings lead to 5-3 win over Braves

The rookie’s 7 innings marked a career high.

Moreland delivers to help Red Sox beat Yankees 9-6 (Aug 18, 2017)

BOSTON (AP) Pinch-hitter Mitch Moreland hit a two-run single in Boston’s four-run seventh inning and the Red Sox rallied to beat the New York Yankees 9-6 on Friday night.

Machado hits 9th-inning slam to lift Orioles past Angels 9-7 (Aug 18, 2017)

BALTIMORE (AP) Manny Machado capped a three-homer night with a grand slam in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles rallied past the Los Angeles Angels 9-7 on Friday night in a game that featured 10 home runs.

Middleton on bouncing back: 'Hopefully I get the same opportunity tomorrow

Middleton on bouncing back: ‘Hopefully I get the same opportunity tomorrow’

Which D-back's insider-the-park HR was fastest?

Ketel Marte, David Peralta and Daniel Descalso each has an inside-the-park home run this season for the Diamondbacks. But who raced around the bases the fastest?

HIGHLIGHTS: Peralta homers right down left-field line

Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta homered against the Twins.

Seahawks want to see more of Eddie Lacy against Vikings

It's time for Vikings to decide how new pieces fit on offensive line

It’s time for Vikings to decide how new pieces fit on offensive line

Britt shows support as Bennett sits out anthem

Ghim, Humphrey, Redman, Lawrence into US Amateur semifinals

LOS ANGELES (AP) Doug Ghim advanced to the semifinals of the U.S. Amateur on Friday with a 2-and-1 victory over Scotland’s Connor Syme.

Seahawks DE Bennett sits again during national anthem

SEATTLE (AP) Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett sat during the national anthem for the second straight game of the preseason.

Rays fall to Mariners in Kiermaier's return

Kevin Kiermaier returned for his first game off the disabled list, but the Tampa Bay Rays still fall to the Seattle Mariners, 7-1.

Cruz, Ramirez lead Mariners over Rays 7-1 (Aug 18, 2017)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Nelson Cruz hit two doubles and his 30th home run Friday night and Erasmo Ramirez won his first game for the Seattle Mariners since April 1, 2014, a 7-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

Pritchett has quickest run in NHRA history at 3.640 seconds

BRAINERD, Minn. (AP) Leah Pritchett had the quickest run in NHRA history with 3.640-second pass at 330.63 mph Friday night at Brainerd International Speedway in Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals qualifying.

Kyle Busch wins at Bristol for 19th time in NASCAR

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) Kyle Busch continued his domination at Bristol Motor Speedway with a victory Friday night in the Xfinity Series race.

Liberty ends Sun's winning streak at 6 with 82-70 win (Aug 18, 2017)

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) Tina Charles had 24 points and seven rebounds and the New York Liberty beat Connecticut 82-70 on Friday night to extend their winning streak to four and end the Sun’s run at six.

Saints' Te'o reconnects with Chargers pals in joint practice

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Manti Te’o has been surrounded by friends while his New Orleans Saints held two joint practices this week with the Chargers, his team for the previous four seasons.

Sooners take No. 8 in Joel Klatt's Presesason Poll | FOX COLLEGE FOOTBALL

QB Baker Mayfield should have a huge season for Oklahoma

Former Twins manager Ron Gardenhire returns to Minnesota

Former Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire is happy, healthy and “enjoying the heck out of” his job with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Christie Pearce to miss rest of NWSL season with injuries

TINTON FALLS, N.J. (AP) Former U.S. national team captain Christie Pearce is going to miss the rest of NWSL season due to accumulative injuries.

Colorado interim coach Cooke makes debut vs. D.C. United (Aug 19, 2017)

The Colorado Rapids have their first chance to prove that firing coach Pablo Mastroeni was the right move when they welcome D.C. United on Saturday. Although it seems most Rapids players wanted Mastroeni to stay.

Bills coach McDermott reiterates support for Tyrod Taylor

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Bills coach Sean McDermott didn’t want to be misunderstood on Friday when given a second opportunity to back Tyrod Taylor as the team’s starter.

Sporting KC puts home mark on line vs. FC Dallas (Aug 19, 2017)

First place in the tight Western Conference table could be at stake as Sporting Kansas City hosts FC Dallas Saturday night in what is expected to be the 100th consecutive MLS sellout at Children’s Mercy Park.

The Latest: NFL player says dismissed gun case 'was false'

ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) The Latest on the dismissal of a gun charge against an NFL linebacker (all times local):

Cubs place LHP Jon Lester on 10-day disabled list

CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Cubs got an encouraging report on Jon Lester before placing the ace left-hander on the 10-day disabled list on Friday.

Braves' Snitker: Camargo won't turn shortstop into platoon with Swanson when he returns

Johan Camargo has resumed some baseball activities, but there is no set date on return from knee injury

Armour, Simpson share 2nd-round lead in Wyndham Championship

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) Ryan Armour shot a career-best 9-under 61 on Friday for a share of the lead with Webb Simpson after two rounds at the Wyndham Championship.