National Sports

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, Aug. 5, 2025. Photo by Brett Davis/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Freddy Peralta became the first National League player to reach 13 wins on Tuesday when he pi…

The Los Angeles Lakers, from left, Coach JJ Redick, Maxi Kleber, Marcus Smart, Gabe Vincent, Luka Doncic, Deandre Ayton, Adou Thiero, Rui Hachimura, Jaxson Hayes and general manager Rob Pelinka congratulate Doncic on his three-year, $165 million contract extension at the Lakers’ training complex in…

Los Angeles Dodgers first base Freddie Freeman (5) homers to right center field in the bottom of the fourth inning in an MLB game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, Aug. 4, 2025. Photo by Kirby Lee/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Masyn Winn and Ivan Herrera hit h…

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt (32) throws against the San Diego Padres in the first inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, Aug. 4, 2025. Photo by Rick Scuteri/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Tyler Locklear and Alek Thomas homered, Brandon Pfaadt tied a career high with his 11th victory, …

A fan holds a ball out for Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos to autograph before a game against the Detroit Tigers at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Bill Streicher/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Kyle Schwarber belted his 38th homer of the year and…

Miami Marlins left fielder Kyle Stowers (28) hits a single against the New York Yankees during the first inning at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, Aug. 3, 2025. Photo by Sam Navarro/Imagn Images (Reuters) — All-Star outfielder Kyle Stowers launched a three-run homer as the host Miami Marlins clai…

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Bill Streicher/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Tarik Skubal struck out 10 in seven innings and Detroit’s of…

England’s Lottie Woad holds the trophy after winning the Women’s Scottish Open at the Dundonald Links in Irvine, Scotland on Sunday, July 27, 2025. AP (AP) — The Women’s Scottish Open wasn’t the first time Lottie Woad made an immediate impression. Florida State coach Amy Bond had been recruiting th…

Kansas City Royals designated hitter Salvador Perez (13) celebrates with teammates after hitting a walk-off during the 10th inning against the Atlanta Braves at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, July 30, 2025. Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Salvador Perez lashed a walk-o…

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brooks Lee (2) celebrates with his teammates his walk-off two-run single against the Boston Red Sox in the ninth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 28, 2025. Photo by Bruce Kluckhohn/Imagn Images (Reuters) — Brooks Lee hit a walk-off, two-run singl…