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Horwitz drives in 3 runs, Pirates defeat Brewers for the 6th time in 7 games this season

National Sports August 5, 2026

MILWAUKEE — Spencer Horwitz hit a three-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended their dominance over the Brewers this season, beating Milwaukee 4-3 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series. Pittsburgh has won six of seven games against the NL Central-leading Brewers this season. The Pirates jumped on Brewers starter Brandon Sproat (3-7) in the third. Brandon Lowe and Bryan Reynolds singled and Esmerlyn Valdez walked. Horwitz followed with a bases-clearing double that staked Pittsburgh to a 3-0 lead. The Pirates added a run in the fourth when Endy Rodriguez led ...

Tarik Skubal looking to fit in as he prepares for his first start with the Dodgers

Michigan Sports August 5, 2026

CHICAGO — Tarik Skubal wants to be "a chameleon in a sense" with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Blending in is normally quite difficult for a player with two Cy Young Awards, but Los Angeles isn't exactly a normal team. Skubal is learning his way around the loaded Dodgers after he was acquired ...

Larry Fitzgerald entering Hall of Fame as Cardinals icon after 17 years of pass-catching excellence

National Sports August 5, 2026

TEMPE, Ariz. — Larry Fitzgerald came to the Arizona Cardinals as a 20-year-old intent on becoming an NFL superstar. First, he had to learn how to do some laundry. As Fitzgerald — one of the greatest and most productive receivers in league history — prepares to go into the Pro ...

Padres acquire Robbie Ray from Giants, Casey Mize from Tigers for another playoff push

Michigan Sports August 5, 2026

The San Diego Padres' surge before the trade deadline was enough to persuade general manager A.J. Preller to take yet another couple of huge swings at a postseason push. The Padres acquired left-hander Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit ...

Kelsey Plum expected to give Mercury a big boost after blockbuster trade with Los Angeles

National Sports August 5, 2026

PHOENIX — Kelsey Plum was 10 years old when she saw Diana Taurasi play on television, walked into the kitchen and told her mom she was going to play in the WNBA. Not only did Plum fulfill her self-proclaimed prophecy by playing in the WNBA for nine seasons, she's now on Taurasi's former ...

Michael Thorbjornsen wins 1st PGA Tour title by 2 shots at the 8th and final Rocket Classic

Michigan Sports August 5, 2026

DETROIT — Michael Thorbjornsen pumped his right fist after making a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot 7-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two shots at the final Rocket Classic on Sunday. "Perfect pace, perfect read," he said. The 24-year-old ...