Homers by Contreras, Gonzalez back Gray’s strong start in Red Sox’s 8-1 win over Angels

by News Feed Editor | Jul 5, 2026 | Sports

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Willson Contreras and Romy Gonzalez homered to back the superb pitching of Sonny Gray, who allowed one run and four hits in six innings of the Boston Red Sox’s 8-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.Wilyer Abreu added a two-run...

Alvarez hits 2-run homer in 9th to cap big night with Astros’ 10-8 victory over Rays

by News Feed Editor | Jul 5, 2026 | Sports

HOUSTON — Yordan Alvarez hit a two-run homer off Casey Legumina with no outs in the ninth inning to cap a big night and give the Houston Astros a 10-8 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday.The Rays had won nine in a row, the longest winning streak in the...

Luzardo dominates Royals as Phillies hit three homers in 6-1 win

by News Feed Editor | Jul 5, 2026 | Sports

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in six innings, J.T. Realmuto, Gabriel Rincones Jr. and Alec Bohm hit home runs, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 on Saturday night.Luzardo (7-4) outpitched Royals All-Star selection...

Sanchez scores twice and the Courage top the Reign 3-1 in the NWSL

by News Feed Editor | Jul 5, 2026 | Sports

Ashley Sanchez scored twice as the North Carolina Courage beat the Seattle Reign 3-1 on Saturday night.In the only other match on the Fourth of July holiday, the San Diego Wave defeated reigning National Women’s Soccer League champions Gotham FC 2-0. The Reign...

Carla Leite scores 20, Portland Fire beat Seattle Storm 77-72

by News Feed Editor | Jul 5, 2026 | Sports

SEATTLE — Carla Leite scored 20 points to lead the Portland Fire to a 77-72 victory over the Seattle Storm on Saturday night.Leite made 4 of 8 shots and all 12 of her free throws, adding four assists for Portland (9-12). Bridget Carleton totaled 14 points and...

Cubs fans sing `Take Me Home, Country Roads’ during fog delay at Wrigley Field

by News Feed Editor | Jul 5, 2026 | Sports

CHICAGO — The St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs were delayed by fog at Wrigley Field for 15 minutes after the sixth inning Saturday night.The Cardinals led 2-0 when play was stopped.The crowd of 38,872 joined in singing John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country...