Hamels outduels Hudson with 10 strikeouts
Cole Hamels fired eight sharp innings with 10 strikeouts, while Marlon Byrd and Chase Utley delivered RBI singles in the Phillies' 2-1 win over the Giants on Thursday. Read more
Ohio St. fires band director in harassment probe
Ohio State fired its band director on Thursday following a two-month investigation into sexual harassment of students, according to the Columbus Dispatch. Read more
Victorious McCarthy continues to stabilize Yanks
Brandon McCarthy is making the most of that second season, fitting nicely into pinstripes and providing the Yankees with another solid outing on Thursday. He permitted just one run over…Read more
Astros taking it slow with Fowler’s recovery
Astros outfielder Dexter Fowler doesn't appear to be close to returning to action, and it's not a stretch to assume that he won't be available until after the July 31…Read more
Struggling Johnson designated for assignment
The $10 million experiment is over. Veteran reliever Jim Johnson was designated for assignment by the A's on Thursday morning, marking the end of a turbulent eight-month tenure in Oakland. Read more
Stroman’s one-hitter backed by offensive showcase
Marcus Stroman carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, while Juan Francisco fell a double shy of the cycle in the Blue Jays' 8-0 series-clinching win over the Red Sox…Read more
Xavi staying at Barcelona
Xavi will remain at Barcelona, putting an end to rumours of a potential switch to MLS franchise New York City. […] Read more
Canadiens avoid arbitration, sign centre Lars Eller to four-year deal
MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens avoided arbitration with centre Lars Eller, agreeing to terms of a four-year contract with the 25-year-old Dane on Thursday. Eller was scheduled to have an…Read more
Back to Seattle: Mariners acquire Morales
The Seattle Mariners made a move to upgrade one of baseball's weakest offenses Thursday when they acquired Kendrys Morales from the Minnesota Twins in a trade for relief pitcher Stephen…Read more
Eller, Canadiens agree to terms on four-year contract
Forward Lars Eller and the Montreal Canadiens have agreed to terms on a four-year contract, the team announced Thursday. No financial details were released but Dave Stubbs of the Montreal…Read more