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  • Noemie Brochant scores a season-high 24 as the Mercury beat the Sparks 94-87

    • AP
    • Aug 12, 2026

    LOS ANGELES (AP) Rookie Noemie Brochant had a season-high 24 points, Alyssa Thomas scored nine of her 16 points in the fourth quarter, and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Los Angeles Sparks 94-87 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

    Phoenix trailed 81-78 with 4:56 left in the fourth quarter before closing on a 16-6 run.

    Thomas made a layup with 49.6 seconds left for an 88-84 lead and added two free throws after on the Mercury’s next possession for a six-point lead. DeWanna Bonner sealed it by making four straight free throws down the stretch.

    Dearica Hamby and Rae Burrell each scored 19 points for Los Angeles (12-20). Nneka Ogwumike had 18 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.

    Kahleah Copper added 18 points and Bonner finished with 11 for Phoenix (13-22). Brochant was 10 of 13 from the field to help the Mercury shoot 52%. Thomas also had seven rebounds and nine assists.

    Phoenix guard Kelsey Plum did not play against the team that traded her a little over a week ago. Plum was limited to 14 minutes in the Mercury’s 95-75 loss to Washington on Sunday due to left calf tightness.

    Mercury: At Portland on Sunday.

    Sparks: At New York on Thursday.

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    1 2 3 4 T

    Mercury 13-22

    		 23 21 24 26 94

    Sparks 12-20

    		 23 24 20 20 87
    Galen Center Los Angeles, CA
    TOP SCORERS
    1
    		 N. Brochant F 24PTS 3REB 3AST
    5
    		 D. Hamby F 19PTS 4REB 2AST
    Mercury
    STARTERS PTS REB AST PF
    N. Brochant 24 3 3 3
    K. Copper 18 4 1 4
    A. Thomas 16 7 9 1
    D. Bonner 11 7 2 3
    S. Whitcomb 7 4 3 1
    BENCH PTS REB AST PF
    N. Mack 9 4 1 2
    V. Ayayi 7 4 1 3
    L. Held 2 3 1 3
    M. Suarez 0 0 1 3
    Total 94 36 22 23
    Sparks
    STARTERS PTS REB AST PF
    D. Hamby 19 4 2 3
    R. Burrell 19 3 6 1
    N. Ogwumike 18 9 8 2
    E. Wheeler 7 3 5 2
    A. Atkins 5 4 2 5
    BENCH PTS REB AST PF
    C. Brink 7 5 1 3
    J. Park 5 1 0 3
    C. Gray 4 2 0 2
    T. Morgan 3 1 1 2
    K. Williams 0 1 0 2
    Total 87 33 25 25

  • AZ Cardinals news and recap

    • Cardinals’ Jeremiyah Love: In line to play Thursday

      Love is slated to suit up for Thursday’s preseason game in Las Vegas, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

      While quarterback and rookie third-round pick Carson Beck logged more than one half of last Thursday’s Hall of Fame Game against the Panthers, Love was kept on the sideline with the rest of the Cardinals‘ starters. Considering Love was the third overall pick in this year’s draft, it comes as no surprise, but coach Mike LaFleur relayed Tuesday that the first-team offense will play one or two drives Thursday. As such, Love is poised to make his pro debut this week.

    • Cardinals’ Jacoby Brissett: Will play Thursday

      Coach Mike LaFleur said Tuesday that Brissett and the rest of the Cardinals‘ starters will play one or two possessions during Thursday’s preseason game at Las Vegas, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

      LaFleur held out Arizona’s starters in last Thursday’s Hall of Fame Game versus the Panthers, but Brissett and the rest of the first-team offense are slated to get some run this week. Brissett thus likely will be throwing passes to the Cardinals’ top skill-position talents, including rookie first-round RB Jeremiyah Love, WRs Marvin Harrison and Michael Wilson and TE Trey McBride.

    • Cardinals’ Josh Sweat: Not likely to be traded

      The Cardinals do not intend to trade Sweat (knee), Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

      Rumors about Sweat’s potential departure from the team were swiftly shut down by general manager Monti Ossenfort on Monday. Between the star defensive end’s minor knee injury and the Cardinals’ projected standing in the NFC West for 2026, many thought Sweat would be a prime trade candidate as the team tries to recoup some capital and build for the future. However, Ossenfort’s comments cast doubt on that possibility, and it therefore appears the star pass rusher is set to play out the 2026 season in Arizona.

    • Cardinals’ Shawn Bowman: Signs with Arizona

      Bowman’s roster spot opened up after fellow tight end Kenny Yeboah (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve. Bowman is a third-year undrafted free agent out of Rutgers who has yet to participate in an NFL game. Yeboah’s season-ending issue, as well as the absence of Tip Reiman (ankle), likely prompted the Cardinals’ front offense to address the preseason depth at tight end.

    • The Cardinals signed Bowman to a contract Sunday, Zach Gershman of the team’s official site reports.

  • MLB Scores

    FINAL
    R H E
    Guardians58-62
    		 4 9 1
    Tigers59-60
    		 6 6 0
    Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
    • W: J. Waguespack  (1-1)
    • L: T. Bibee  (4-12)
    • S: K. Jansen  (14)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Pirates58-63
    		 0 4 2
    Marlins61-59
    		 2 5 0
    loanDepot park, Miami, FL
    Highlights: Pirates at Marlins (8/11)
    1:40
    • W: E. Perez  (6-9)
    • L: P. Skenes  (9-11)
    • S: P. Fairbanks  (18)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Cubs70-50
    		 8 9 0
    Nationals59-62
    		 6 11 0
    Nationals Park, Washington, DC
    Highlights: Cubs at Nationals (8/11)
    0:20
    • W: R. Rolison  (7-1)
    • L: J. Irvin  (2-6)
    • S: J. Webb  (8)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Mariners56-64
    		 1 3 0
    Yankees67-52
    		 4 8 0
    Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
    Highlights: Mariners at Yankees (8/11)
    1:07
    • W: T. Hill  (4-2)
    • L: M. Rucker  (0-4)
    • S: D. Bednar  (27)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Red Sox64-55
    		 3 7 1
    Blue Jays58-63
    		 5 10 0
    Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
    Highlights: Red Sox at Blue Jays (8/11)
    0:59
    • W: C. Lee  (1-0)
    • L: P. Sandoval  (1-1)
    • S: S. Miles  (1)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Mets53-68
    		 0 4 0
    Braves72-48
    		 4 3 0
    Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
    Highlights: Mets at Braves (8/11)
    0:38
    • W: M. Perez  (8-6)
    • L: N. McLean  (8-8)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Orioles58-62
    		 5 11 1
    Twins59-62
    		 2 7 0
    Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
    Highlights: Orioles at Twins (8/11)
    0:30
    • W: B. Young  (9-3)
    • L: B. Ober  (7-4)
    • S: A. Kittredge  (6)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Reds57-61
    		 5 7 0
    White Sox61-57
    		 4 6 0
    Rate Field, Chicago, IL
    Highlights: Reds at White Sox (8/11)
    0:54
    • W: B. Burke  (5-4)
    • L: S. Newcomb  (1-3)
    • S: E. Pagan  (14)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Phillies64-57
    		 0 5 0
    Cardinals60-60
    		 2 6 0
    Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
    Highlights: Phillies at Cardinals (8/11)
    1:09
    • W: G. Soriano  (6-3)
    • L: A. McFarlane  (0-1)
    • S: R. O’Brien  (30)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Rangers60-60
    		 2 6 0
    Angels46-74
    		 3 5 0
    Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
    • W: J. Fermin  (4-2)
    • L: C. Bradford  (0-1)
    • S: S. Natera  (3)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Rockies47-73
    		 3 6 0
    Diamondbacks64-57
    		 2 8 0
    Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
    Highlights: Rockies at Diamondbacks (8/11)
    1:11
    • W: T. Sugano  (12-5)
    • L: K. Ginkel  (5-4)
    • S: J. Romano  (11)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Brewers74-46
    		 2 7 2
    Padres64-57
    		 11 17 0
    Petco Park, San Diego, CA
    Highlights: Brewers at Padres (8/11)
    0:34
    • W: W. Buehler  (7-5)
    • L: K. Harrison  (9-3)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Rays73-46
    		 12 11 0
    Athletics47-73
    		 4 8 1
    Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, California
    Highlights: Rays at Athletics (8/11)
    0:48
    • W: N. Martinez  (12-3)
    • L: M. Barnett  (1-3)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Astros61-60
    		 1 5 2
    Giants50-70
    		 4 9 0
    Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
    • W: C. Whisenhunt  (3-3)
    • L: H. Brown  (3-2)
    • S: J. Brubaker  (2)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Royals49-72
    		 4 6 0
    Dodgers72-48
    		 5 9 1
    Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
    Highlights: Royals at Dodgers (8/11)
    2:05
    • W: S. Halvorsen  (1-1)
    • L: L. Erceg  (4-4)

  • Karros hits 2-run homer before leaving after collision, Rockies rally past Diamondbacks for 3-2 win

    AP

    PHOENIX (AP) Kyle Karros hit a two-run homer before leaving the game following a collision with a teammate, Tomoyuki Sugano threw six solid innings and the Colorado Rockies rallied for a 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night.

    The D-backs fell to 64-57 as they fight for National League playoff position in a tight race. They’re currently in a three-way tie with the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres for the final two wild-card spots.

    Karros hit his game-tying shot in the sixth off D-backs lefty Mitch Bratt that made it 2-all. In the bottom of the inning, he had to exit the game after colliding with shortstop Ezequiel Tovar while both players were trying to field a ground ball.

    Karros appeared to hit his head and looked dazed while he sat on the ground for a few minutes, but the third baseman was eventually able to walk off the field. Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer said postgame that Karros was in concussion protocol.

    Colorado’s Hunter Goodman led off the seventh with a triple to the right-center gap and Mickey Moniak brought him home on a sacrifice fly for a 3-2 lead.

    Jordan Romano worked the ninth for his 11th save of the season in 14 chances, including five in seven chances while pitching for the Rockies.

    The D-backs took a 2-0 lead in the first after Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte both hit homers. Carroll’s long ball was his 17th of the season while it was Marte’s 21st.

    Sugano gave up two runs on six hits, striking out five.

    Bratt had a scoreless streak of 14 innings before Karros’ two-run homer. The left-handed rookie gave up two runs on four hits and a walk over six innings, striking out four.

    The D-backs will start RHP Merrill Kelly (8-9, 4.88 ERA) on Wednesday vs. Rockies RHP Ryan Feltner (4-6, 5.71)

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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E

    47-73

    		 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 3 6 0

    64-57

    		 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 0
    • Chase FieldPhoenix, AZ
    • W: T. Sugano (12-5)L: K. Ginkel (5-4)S: J. Romano (11)
    • HR: COL – K. Karros (10), ARI – K. Marte (21), C. Carroll (17)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    J. McCarthy LF 4 0 0 0 .303
    K. Karros 3B 3 1 1 2 .265
    T. Rumfield 1B 1 0 0 0 .294
    C. Carrigg CF 4 0 2 0 .295
    H. Goodman C 4 1 1 0 .253
    W. Castro 1B-3B 3 0 0 0 .262
    M. Moniak DH 3 0 0 1 .271
    J. Beck RF 3 0 1 0 .200
    C. Norby 2B 2 0 0 0 .203
    E. Tovar SS 3 1 1 0 .205
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    L. Nootbaar LF 3 0 0 0 .221
    a- T. Locklear PH-1B 1 0 0 0 .273
    C. Carroll RF 4 1 1 1 .241
    G. Moreno DH 4 0 1 0 .304
    K. Marte 2B 4 1 2 1 .249
    N. Arenado 3B 4 0 2 0 .245
    J. Barrosa PR 0 0 0 0 .205
    J. McCann C 4 0 0 0 .292
    T. Tawa 1B-CF 4 0 2 0 .236
    I. Vargas SS 3 0 0 0 .268
    R. Waldschmidt CF-LF 3 0 0 0 .285
    • a-struck out for Nootbaar in the 8th
    BATTING
    • 2B – C. Carrigg (14), J. Beck (7)
    • 3B – H. Goodman
    • HR – K. Karros (10)
    • SF – M. Moniak (6)
    • RBI – K. Karros 2 (44), M. Moniak (53)
    • 2-Out RBI – K. Karros 2 (2)
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – M. Moniak
    BATTING
    • 3B – N. Arenado
    • HR – C. Carroll (17), K. Marte (21)
    • RBI – C. Carroll (56), K. Marte (66)
    • 2-Out RBI – K. Marte
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – L. Nootbaar, J. McCann, T. Tawa, R. Waldschmidt
    BASERUNNING
    • SB – C. Carrigg (7)
    BASERUNNING
    • SB – J. Barrosa (2), T. Tawa 2 (6)
    FIELDING
    • DP – (Tovar-Norby-Rumfield)
    FIELDING
    • DP – 2 (Arenado-Marte; Vargas-Tawa)
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    T. Sugano(W, 12-5) 6.0 6 2 0 5 4.43
    J. Herget(H, 6) 1.0 1 0 0 0 6.55
    B. Bernardino(H, 9) 1.0 0 0 0 1 2.59
    J. Romano(S, 11) 1.0 1 0 0 1 6.27
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    M. Bratt 6.0 4 2 1 4 3.74
    K. Ginkel(L, 5-4) 1.0 1 1 0 2 3.71
    T. Clarke 1.0 0 0 0 1 2.15
    J. Morillo 1.0 1 0 1 0 2.42
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – T. Sugano 93-63, J. Herget 14-10, B. Bernardino 13-9, J. Romano 17-10
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – T. Sugano 6-7, J. Herget 1-0, B. Bernardino 0-2, J. Romano 1-1
    • Batters Faced – T. Sugano 23, J. Herget 4, B. Bernardino 3, J. Romano 4
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – M. Bratt 78-57, K. Ginkel 13-9, T. Clarke 9-5, J. Morillo 23-13
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – M. Bratt 4-6, K. Ginkel 0-2, T. Clarke 1-1, J. Morillo 1-1
    • Batters Faced – M. Bratt 21, K. Ginkel 4, T. Clarke 3, J. Morillo 5

  • Five NFL teams we’re not talking about enough: Seahawks under the radar again? Packers take next step?

    The headline-grabbing teams aren’t the only ones worth paying attention to

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    In mid-February, one team wins the Super Bowl and becomes a champion. And then, seemingly within a few days, everyone moves on. Within a month, we start declaring “offseason champions.” This team hired a new, highly sought-after coach? Offseason champion. This team filled major holes in free agency? Offseason champion. This team crushed the draft (even though we’ve never seen a single player play a single down in the NFL)? Offseason champion.

    Sometimes the teams that are the quietest, though, are the ones making the greatest strides toward becoming an actual football champion. And that’s the goal, right? Last year, the Seahawks were the perfect example. They traded away Geno Smith and signed Sam Darnold, a move most felt lukewarm (at best) about. They traded away DK Metcalf and released Tyler Lockett, their biggest-name offensive stars of late. Their “big” outside signings were Cooper Kupp and DeMarcus Lawrence, and their biggest retention was Ernest Jones.

    Offseason champions? Hardly. Only four of our 15 staffers picked Seattle to even make the playoffs last year.

    So how can we course correct this year? How can we find great values? Here are five teams that haven’t made a ton of noise this offseason but could make plenty when the results actually matter.

    (Odds via DraftKings)

    1. Seahawks

    • +1100 to win Super Bowl (fourth-shortest in NFL)
    • +205 to win NFC West (second-shortest)
    • O/U 10.5 wins

    At +1100, the Seahawks are tied for the longest odds to win the Super Bowl by any reigning champ in the last eight seasons. It’s not that hard to see why. The Seahawks lost Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III in free agency and saw several other key contributors walk, too. They also lost offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak to the Raiders‘ coaching job.

    But, with the exception of them being on “Hard Knocks,” they’re not getting much buzz. That’s a mistake. Last year wasn’t just some lucky run. The Seahawks went 14-3, winning not only the competitive NFC West, but earning the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Their three losses were by a combined nine points. They bulldozed two of their three playoff opponents, including the Patriots in the Super Bowl. DVOA, a metric that adjusts for opponent strength, says the 2025 Seahawks were the third-best Super Bowl champion ever.

    There’s too much being made about the uncertainty — at offensive coordinator, at running back, etc. It’s not as if Kubiak had been overly successful before coming to Seattle; Mike Macdonald deserves the benefit of the doubt when it comes to his hires. And while Seattle will miss Walker’s explosiveness, Seattle only ranked 28th in rushing success rate last year.

    Macdonald is terrific. He was No. 2 in our coach rankings and unanimous No. 1 in our defensive play caller rankings. The defense should once again be excellent. Devon Witherspoon is a top-five cornerback, the interior defensive line duo of Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II is the best in the NFL, and Jones was an All-Pro last year. Safety Nick Emmanwori is an emerging star. The Seahawks are just fine not generating a lot of headlines while generating a lot of wins.

    2. Packers

    • +1800 to win Super Bowl (tied for ninth-shortest)
    • +225 to win NFC North (second-shortest)
    • O/U 9.5 wins

    On Dec. 7, the Packers were 9-3-1 and had won four straight games entering a showdown with the Broncos. Green Bay ranked in the top five in several defensive categories, including yards per play, yards per pass attempt and explosive play rate.

    Then things fell apart. Leading in the third quarter, Micah Parsons tore his ACL. Green Bay lost that game and its next three regular-season games, and then they blew a 21-3 lead against the Bears in the wild card game. The defense completely fell apart without Parsons (and, it should be noted, several other key players), and the offense never quite reached the heights it sometimes looked like it could.

    It seems like it’s said every year, but perhaps this is actually the year the offense becomes one of the league’s best. Jordan Love has three talented, young receivers: Christian Watson and Jayden Reed both got extensions this offseason, and Matthew Golden is a strong second-year breakout candidate.

    Parsons is anticipating an early- or mid-season return. Green Bay made several additions on defense during the offseason — including coordinator Jonathan Gannon — and has a relatively friendly early-season schedule, when they’ll be without Parsons.

    3. Broncos

    • +2000 to win Super Bowl (tied for 13th-shortest odds)
    • +225 to win AFC West (third-shortest)
    • O/U 9.5 wins

    The Broncos’ elation of a divisional round win over the Bills quickly turned to stunned heartbreak when, moments after the game, news broke that Bo Nix had fractured his ankle. One week later, with backup Jarrett Stidham under center, they lost 10-7 to the Patriots.

    It’s impossible to definitively say the Broncos would have won with Nix, but given how their defense dominated … you get the picture. Now? They have longer odds than the Lions and the same odds as the Bengals to win the Super Bowl. Neither team even made the postseason last year. The Broncos were likely a freak injury away from the Super Bowl. The Broncos are behind not only the Chiefs but also the Chargers in the AFC West odds. Even Denver’s 9.5 win total seems low; it won 14 games last year and 10 the year before, when Nix was a rookie.

    The Broncos’ passing attack should be significantly more dynamic with Jaylen Waddle in tow. He creates explosives down the field and with the ball in his hands, a perfect complement to the bigger-bodied Courtland Sutton. The excellent offensive line returns, and J.K. Dobbins is back and healthy, leading a running back room that has plenty of depth. The defense returns basically everyone except defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers. Denver should be a shoo-in playoff team at worst.

    4. Jaguars

    • +245 to win AFC South (second-shortest odds)
    • +110 to make playoffs (17th-shortest odds)
    • O/U 8.5 wins

    In the course of handing out offseason winners, there are also offseason losers, and it’s easy to make the case that the Jaguars were one of them. Jacksonville lost its top running back (Travis Etienne) and its All-Pro linebacker (Devin Lloyd), made only minor additions and used its only top-80 pick on Nate Boerkircher, who projects as a rotational blocking tight end.

    But what about the internal development? Trevor Lawrence caught fire down the stretch of last season as Jacksonville won eight straight games before losing a close one to the Bills in the playoffs. He could simply continue to play at a high level, now in Year 2 of Liam Coen’s offense. Coen has proved he’s among the game’s best offensive minds. The wide receivers — Brian Thomas Jr., Jakobi Meyers, Parker Washington and at times Travis Hunter — provide a nice mix of complementary skills. Bhayshul Tuten and free agent Chris Rodriguez Jr. could be a nice 1-2 running back punch.

    If Hunter can be a bigger contributor defensively, that would be huge, too. Jacksonville’s defense was a top-10 unit by most measures last year.

    5. Saints

    • +270 to win NFC South (second-shortest)
    • +184 to make playoffs (22nd-shortest)
    • O/U 7.5 wins

    Here’s one team well outside the projected playoff picture to be bullish on. The Saints added Etienne to boost a sluggish rushing attack, signed guard David Edwards to fortify an offensive line that features two young, talented tackles and drafted Jordyn Tyson No. 8 overall to pair with Chris Olave.

    New Orleans won four of its final five games, with Tyler Shough looking better and better after taking over as starter midseason. Chase Young quietly posted a resurgent year with 10 sacks in just 12 games and an 18.1% pressure rate, seventh in the NFL (min. 200 pass-rush snaps). There’s young talent in the secondary. The Bryan Bresee injury hurts, but this is an intriguing option in the oft-underwhelming NFC South.

  • Dbacks recap and news

    • Diamondbacks’ Nolan Arenado: Sets tone with grand slam

      Arenado went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a stolen base in Monday’s 9-0 win over the Rockies.

      Arenado set the tone early with a first-inning slam, allowing the Diamondbacks to cruise to the win. This was his fourth homer over nine games in August, and he’s batting .250 (8-for-32) with eight RBI this month. The third baseman is hitting .242 with a .755 OPS, 18 homers, 58 RBI, 55 runs scored, 20 doubles and four steals over 113 contests this year, and he’s trending up as Arizona remains in the thick of the playoff race.

    • Diamondbacks’ Michael Soroka: Steady in return

      Soroka (glute) allowed three hits and three walks while striking out four over 4.1 shutout innings in a no-decision versus the Rockies on Monday.

      Soroka didn’t pitch deep enough into this game to earn the win, but it was a promising return after he missed nearly two months due to a glute strain. The right-hander threw 47 of 77 pitches for strikes, so a bit of inefficiency likely cost him the win in a game where Arizona was never threatened. Prior to the injury, Soroka was having a resurgent season — he’s at a 2.92 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 83:20 K:BB through 86.1 innings over 16 starts. He’s tentatively projected to make his next start at Atlanta, though he may still have at least a slight workload limit.

    • Diamondbacks’ Geraldo Perdomo: Nursing knee soreness

      Perdomo left Monday’s game against Colorado due to left knee soreness.

      This appears to be a minor issue for Perdomo, who went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run before exiting. He’ll presumably be re-evaluated Tuesday morning and can be considered day-to-day. Manager Torey Lovullo stated after the game that Perdomo is fine, but he could get the next day or two off as a precaution, per Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic. Illdemaro Vargas would be in line for more looks at shortstop if Perdomo misses additional time.

    • Diamondbacks’ Geraldo Perdomo: Lifted early Monday

      Perdomo was removed during the fifth inning of Monday’s game against the Rockies for an undisclosed reason, Jack Sommers of SI.com reports.

      It’s not yet clear if Perdomo left with an injury, though it would be a bit odd to pull him at this stage in the game to get him off his feet, even with a 7-0 lead. The team could provide more information about the shortstop’s removal after the game.

  • AZ Cardinals recap and news

    • Cardinals’ Josh Sweat: No trade intentions

      The Cardinals do not intend to trade Sweat, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

      Rumors about Sweat’s potential departure from the team were swiftly shut down by general manager Monti Ossenfort on Monday. Between the star defensive end’s minor knee injury and the Cardinals’ projected standing in the NFC West for 2026, many thought Sweat would be a prime trade candidate as the team tries to recoup some capital and build for a future window. It seems to have been determined that Sweat fits the team’s ideal contention window and will remain with the franchise as they move into the rebuild.

    • Cardinals’ Shawn Bowman: Signs with Arizona

      The Cardinals signed Bowman to a contract Sunday, Zach Gershman of the team’s official site reports.

      Bowman’s roster spot opened up after fellow tight end Kenny Yeboah (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve. Bowman is a third-year undrafted free agent out of Rutgers who has yet to participate in an NFL game. Yeboah’s season-ending issue, as well as the absence of Tip Reiman (ankle), likely prompted the Cardinals’ front offense to address the preseason depth at tight end.

    • Cardinals’ Joey Blount: Lands on IR

      The Cardinals placed Blount (neck) on injured reserve Saturday.

      It’s a tough blow for Blount, who injured his neck in Week 1 of last season and ended the year on IR. According to Howard Balzer of USA Today, Blount recently reinjured his neck during training camp, prompting this placement on injured reserve. He’ll need to sit out the entire 2026 campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement with Arizona at some point.

    • Cardinals’ Valentin Senn: Sees playing time in HOF Game

      Senn (undisclosed) played 26 snaps on offense during the Cardinals‘ 33-30 loss to the Panthers in Thursday’s Hall of Fame Game.

      Senn missed the entire 2025 season after being placed on injured reserve due to an undisclosed injury. He’s back with the Cardinals for training camp and is competing for a spot on the team’s 53-man roster for the 2026 campaign.

    • Cardinals’ Kenny Yeboah: Lands on IR

      The Cardinals placed Yeboah (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday.

      Yeboah injured his hamstring during the Cardinals’ 33-30 loss to the Panthers in Thursday’s Hall of Fame Game. The injury is severe enough for Yeboah to go on IR, which means he won’t be eligible to play in 2026 unless an injury settlement is reached with Arizona. Yeboah has not seen NFL regular-season action since 2024 with the Jets and was battling for a depth spot on the Cardinals’ 53-man roster prior to his season-ending injury.

  • MLB Scores

    FINAL
    R H E
    Red Sox64-54
    		 1 6 1
    Blue Jays57-63
    		 2 7 0
    Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
    Highlights: Red Sox at Blue Jays (8/10)
    1:16
    • W: S. Woods Richardson  (2-7)
    • L: S. Gray  (14-3)
    • S: L. Varland  (25)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Mets53-67
    		 8 12 0
    Braves71-48
    		 5 9 0
    Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
    Highlights: Mets at Braves (8/10)
    1:06
    • W: D. Duarte  (1-0)
    • L: B. Elder  (8-7)
    • S: K. Senga  (1)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Orioles57-62
    		 5 7 1
    Twins59-61
    		 9 14 0
    Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
    Highlights: Orioles at Twins (8/10)
    0:21
    • W: D. Kremer  (2-4)
    • L: T. Rogers  (7-8)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Phillies64-56
    		 6 8 0
    Cardinals59-60
    		 5 8 2
    Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
    Highlights: Phillies at Cardinals (8/10)
    1:26
    • W: A. Painter  (2-8)
    • L: H. Dobbins  (2-3)
    • S: J. Bowlan  (1)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Rangers60-59
    		 4 8 0
    Angels45-74
    		 1 6 0
    Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
    Highlights: Rangers at Royals (8/10)
    1:33
    • W: P. Gray  (6-0)
    • L: L. Murphy  (0-1)
    • S: J. Latz  (23)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Rockies46-73
    		 0 5 1
    Diamondbacks64-56
    		 9 10 0
    Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
    Highlights: Rockies at Diamondbacks (8/10)
    0:24
    • W: Z. Littell  (1-0)
    • L: G. Hughes  (0-4)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Brewers74-45
    		 2 6 0
    Padres63-57
    		 3 5 0
    Petco Park, San Diego, CA
    Highlights: Brewers at Padres (8/10)
    1:11
    • W: Y. Matsui  (3-1)
    • L: L. Henderson  (6-2)
    • S: M. Miller  (30)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Rays72-46
    		 10 12 1
    Athletics47-72
    		 6 10 1
    Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, California
    Highlights: Rays at Athletics (8/10)
    1:23
    • W: C. Roycroft  (1-0)
    • L: J. Suarez  (1-4)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Astros61-59
    		 6 8 0
    Giants49-70
    		 3 6 0
    Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
    Highlights: Astros at Giants (8/10)
    0:59
    • W: J. Hader  (4-1)
    • L: J. Foley  (0-1)
    FINAL
    R H E
    Royals49-71
    		 5 6 0
    Dodgers71-48
    		 6 10 0
    Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
    Highlights: Royals at Dodgers (8/10)
    1:27
    • W: J. Dreyer  (5-1)
    • L: A. Lange  (1-7)
    • S: E. Diaz  (6)

  • Nolan Arenado hits 8th career grand slam, D-backs cruise in a 9-0 win over the Rockies

    AP

    PHOENIX (AP) Nolan Areando hit a grand slam in the first inning against his former team, Michael Soroka had a successful return on the mound and the Arizona Diamondbacks jumped out to a big early lead for a 9-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.

    The D-backs (64-56) moved to eight games above .500 for the first time this season.

    Arenado hammered a fastball up in the zone from Gabriel Hughes over the left-field fence for his eighth career grand slam and second of the season. The eight-time All-Star played his first eight seasons in the big leagues with the Rockies.

    The D-backs pushed their lead to 7-0 in the second with three more runs. Corbin Carroll had a run-scoring double, Ketel Marte brought home another run on a single and Geraldo Perdomo scored on a wild pitch.

    Gabriel Moreno and Ryan Waldschmidt had two hits apiece.

    Soroka – who missed nearly two months with a strained left glute – threw 4 1/3 scoreless innings in his return. The veteran right-hander gave up three hits, walked three and struck out four.

    Zack Littell (1-0) made his D-backs debut in relief, giving up two hits and two walks over 4 2/3 innings. The 30-year-old righty was signed on Monday after getting released by the Washington Nationals.

    The only major blemish in Arizona’s win was that shortstop Geraldo Perdomo left the game after the fourth inning with left knee soreness.

    Hughes (0-4) gave up seven runs on five hits and three walks over four innings. He struck out three.

    The Rockies have lost six of their last seven.

    The Diamondbacks start LHP Mitch Bratt (1-1, 3.90 ERA) on Tuesday night vs. Rockies RHP Tomoyuki Sugano (11-5, 4.51).

    —

    AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E

    46-73

    		 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1

    64-56

    		 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 X 9 10 0
    • Chase FieldPhoenix, AZ
    • W: Z. Littell (1-0)L: G. Hughes (0-4)S: (0)
    • HR: ARI – N. Arenado (18)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    J. McCarthy CF 3 0 1 0 .306
    C. Carrigg SS 4 0 0 0 .290
    T. Rumfield 1B 4 0 1 0 .295
    H. Goodman C 2 0 0 0 .253
    a- B. Sullivan PH 1 0 0 0 .238
    M. Moniak LF 2 0 0 0 .274
    K. Karros 3B 4 0 0 0 .264
    W. Castro 2B 3 0 1 0 .264
    T. Johnston DH 3 0 2 0 .283
    J. Beck RF 2 0 0 0 .196
    • a-flied out for Goodman in the 9th
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    G. Perdomo SS 2 1 0 0 .244
    I. Vargas SS 2 0 0 0 .271
    C. Carroll RF 3 1 1 1 .241
    a- J. Barrosa PH-RF 1 1 1 1 .205
    G. Moreno C 4 1 2 1 .304
    K. Marte 2B 4 1 2 1 .247
    L. Nootbaar DH 3 1 0 0 .230
    N. Arenado 3B 4 1 2 4 .242
    T. Locklear 1B 0 0 0 0 .281
    M. Kepler LF 4 0 0 0 .204
    T. Tawa 1B-3B 4 0 0 0 .229
    R. Waldschmidt CF 3 2 2 0 .290
    • a-singled for Carroll in the 8th
    BATTING
    • 2B – C. Carroll (24), G. Moreno (22), K. Marte (23)
    • 3B – G. Moreno
    • HR – N. Arenado (18)
    • RBI – C. Carroll (55), J. Barrosa (12), G. Moreno (52), K. Marte (65), N. Arenado 4 (58)
    • 2-Out RBI – J. Barrosa, G. Moreno, N. Arenado 4 (4)
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – G. Perdomo, K. Marte, N. Arenado, M. Kepler, T. Tawa
    BASERUNNING
    • SB – N. Arenado (4), T. Tawa (4)
    FIELDING
    • DP – (Karros-Castro-Rumfield)
    • E – K. Karros (10)
    FIELDING
    • Outfield Assist – R. Waldschmidt
    • DP – 4 (Tawa; Vargas-Marte-Tawa; Waldschmidt-Vargas-Tawa; Vargas-Marte-Locklear)
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    G. Hughes(L, 0-4) 4.0 5 7 3 3 5.61
    Z. Agnos 3.0 2 0 1 1 5.77
    N. Frasso 1.0 3 2 0 1 9.00
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    M. Soroka 4.1 3 0 3 4 2.92
    Z. Littell(W, 1-0) 4.2 2 0 2 2 0.00
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – G. Hughes 88-49, Z. Agnos 55-33, N. Frasso 27-16
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – G. Hughes 3-2, Z. Agnos 3-6, N. Frasso 2-1
    • Batters Faced – G. Hughes 22, Z. Agnos 12, N. Frasso 6
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – M. Soroka 77-47, Z. Littell 45-28
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – M. Soroka 3-4, Z. Littell 3-3
    • Batters Faced – M. Soroka 18, Z. Littell 15

  • Austin and Citron score 19 points apiece as Mystics beat Mercury 95-75 for 7th straight win

    • AP
    • Aug 09, 2026

    WASHINGTON (AP) Shakira Austin had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Sonia Citron also scored 19 points and the Washington Mystics beat the Phoenix Mercury 95-75 on Sunday to extend their win streak to seven games.

    Citron shot 7 of 9 from the field, 5 of 6 from 3-point range, and had six assists.

    Michaela Onyenwere and Cotie McMahon scored 13 points apiece for the Mystics (19-12). Kiki Iriafen had 12 points and nine rebounds.

    The No. 11 pick in the 2026 draft, McMahon has scored in double figures in three consecutive games and six times this season.

    The Mercury (12-22) have lost three games in a row and four of their last five.

    Kahleah Copper led the Mercury with 15 points and Noemie Brochant added 13. Alyssa Thomas had 10 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.

    Phoenix led 21-20 at the end of the first quarter but made just 12 of 34 (35.3%) from the field in the second and third combined as the Mystics stretched their lead to 22 points going into the fourth.

    Lexi Held started the second half for the Mercury in place of Kelsey Plum due to a left calf injury. Plum, who was acquired from Los Angeles on Aug. 1, the day before the trade deadline, had five points on 2-for-7 shooting in 14 minutes.

    Washington won a franchise-record eight games in a row in 2018.

    Mercury: Play the Sparks at the Galen Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday.

    Mystics: Visit Las Vegas on Tuesday.

    —

    AP WNBA: https://apnews.com/hub/wnba-basketball

    Copyright 2026 STATS LLC and Associated Press. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of STATS LLC and Associated Press is strictly prohibited.

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    Mercury 12-222017142475

    Mystics 19-122129232295
    CareFirst Arena Washington, District of Columbia

    Copper G15PTS0REB3AST

    Austin F19PTS11REB3AST

    TOP SCORERS
    2
    		 K.
    0
    		 S.
    Mercury
    STARTERS PTS REB AST PF
    K.
    Copper 15 0 3 2 D.
    Bonner 10 0 1 0 A.
    Thomas 10 10 6 2 N.
    Mack 8 7 0 3 K.
    Plum 5 3 2 1
    BENCH PTS REB AST PF
    N.
    Brochant 13 2 1 2 L.
    Held 7 1 1 2 S.
    Whitcomb 3 1 3 1 K.
    Linskens 3 8 2 1 V.
    Ayayi 1 1 1 1 M.
    Suarez 0 0 2 0
    Total 75 33 22 15
    Mystics
    STARTERS PTS REB AST PF
    S.
    Austin 19 11 3 1 S.
    Citron 19 4 6 1 M.
    Onyenwere 13 2 1 2 K.
    Iriafen 12 9 2 2 G.
    Amoore 0 1 6 5
    BENCH PTS REB AST PF
    C.
    McMahon 13 0 1 3 L.
    Betts 6 6 1 0 L.
    Olsen 6 0 0 1 A.
    Florez 4 2 2 1 C.
    Prosper 3 2 1 0 A.
    Dugalic 0 3 1 1 Total 95 40 24 17