Harrison Ks the final 8 batters he faces, the Brewers beat the Pirates 4-2

August 7, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kyle Harrison struck out the final eight batters he faced, William Contreras homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Wednesday night. Harrison (9-2) gave up one hit and one walk while striking out 10 in five innings in his first start since July 8 after an IL stint due to left forearm tightness. It was the fourth time this season and sixth time in his career he reached double digit strikeouts. Harrison took the mound to warm up for the sixth, but abruptly left before the inning began. Milwaukee later said he had cramps in both calves. ...

New era for USA Basketball with Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers set for World Cup debuts

August 7, 2026

NEW YORK — Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers will make their World Cup debuts as members of the U.S. women's national team next month. The trio will try to help the U.S. win its fifth consecutive FIBA World Cup title. The young stars will be joined by Olympic medalists A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Kahleah Copper and Kelsey Plum. Rhyne Howard and Aliyah Boston will also be making their World Cup debuts to round out the team. "I'm so excited to announce the 2026 USA Basketball Women's National Team," USA Basketball national ...

Luke Kuechly’s game film study, preparation helped shape Panthers linebacker’s Hall of Fame career

August 7, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There were mornings when St. Xavier High School football coach Steve Specht would walk into his office and find his young linebacker, Luke Kuechly, sitting in front of the television studying game video of the team's next opponent before sunrise. Kuechly would hit play on ...

Versatile Valkyries guard Veronica Burton helps second-year franchise challenge WNBA elites

August 7, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO — Veronica Burton could exhale at last, the final buzzer having sounded just moments earlier on a 20-point win over the Los Angeles Sparks, and then offer a shout out for two important people in the stands with the entire arena listening. "My message to my mom and dad is I ...

Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president

August 7, 2026

FIFA said Wednesday it had apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino's failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a crisis meeting in Morocco "reaffirmed their full support" for his presidency. World soccer's governing body attempted to present a unified front amid the turbulence caused by Infantino's controversial plans, with calls for him to step down. In a statement, FIFA said Secretary-General Mattias Grafström and members of the management board in attendance in Rabat had given their support to the embattled president. Referring ...

Tarik Skubal pitches 6 effective innings in Dodgers debut against Cubs

August 6, 2026

CHICAGO — Tarik Skubal was booed during his Los Angeles Dodgers debut on Tuesday night. No big deal, he said. The two-time Cy Young Award winner actually enjoyed the chilly reception. Skubal pitched six effective innings in his first start with Los Angeles, but the Dodgers managed just ...