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  • Dbacks ref and added Notes

    • Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll: Extends on-base streak

      Carroll went 2-for-3 with one double, one triple, one RBI and one run scored in Sunday’s 5-3 win over Cincinnati.

      Carroll delivered the insurance run with a sacrifice fly as part of Arizona’s four-run seventh inning. Earlier in the game, he extended an on-base streak to 14 contests, during which he’s slashed .340/.452/.720 with five doubles, four triples, two home runs, five RBI, nine walks, two steals and 11 runs scored. Carroll, who experienced a slump coming out of the All-Star break (15-for-76, .197 over 19 games), looks ready to carry the Diamondbacks in their quest for a playoff spot.

    • Diamondbacks’ Ildemaro Vargas: Key contributor in win

      Vargas went 2-for-4 with one double, one triple, two RBI and one run scored in Sunday’s 5-3 win over the Reds.

      Vargas ripped a two-run triple as part of Arizona’s four-run seventh inning, knocking in the tying and go-ahead runs. He then came in to score the insurance run on a sacrifice fly. Vargas started a sixth consecutive game at second base, filling in for the injured Ketel Marte (knee), who began baseball activities last week and is expected to begin hitting this week.

    • Diamondbacks’ Kevin Ginkel: Claims second save

      Ginkel didn’t allow a hit, walk or run while striking out one over one-third of an inning to earn the save in Sunday’s 5-3 win over the Reds.

      Brandyn Garcia was given the first chance at the save, but he was removed after the three-batter minimum. Ginkel allowed one baserunner on an error but struck out Tyler Stephenson to preserve the lead. Ginkel has had a shaky August, allowing seven runs over 8.2 innings, which has led to limited opportunities for him to be a factor in Arizona’s closer committee. For the year, he’s at a 3.76 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 53:15 K:BB while adding two saves, 11 holds and a blown save over 55 innings.

    • Diamondbacks’ Mitch Bratt: Another short start

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      Bratt allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three over three innings in a no-decision versus the Reds on Sunday.

      Bratt gave up a three-spot in the third inning, and the Diamondbacks opted to go to the bullpen early after that. His teammates got him off the hook with a comeback win, but this was a second straight shaky showing for Bratt after he opened August with a pair of quality starts. He’s given up six runs on nine hits and six walks over six innings across his last two outings. Bratt is at a 4.54 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 28:25 K:BB through 39.2 innings over nine starts this season, five of which have been shorter than five innings. He’s a risky fantasy option even heading into a favorable road matchup versus the Giants for his next game.

  • AZ Cardinals recap and news

    • Cardinals’ Chad Ryland: Makes three of four kicks in preseason loss

      Ryland made field goals of 38 and 31 yards, missed a 62-yarder wide right and knocked through his only extra-point try in the Cardinals‘ 34-13 preseason loss to the Cowboys on Saturday.

      Ryland’s one miss was excusable considering the distance, and the fourth-year pro was otherwise perfect on the night. Through three preseason games, the 2023 fourth-round pick of the Patriots is 7-for-9 on field goals and has connected on all seven extra-point tries. Ryland is the only placekicker on the Cardinals’ roster and will be looking to improve on the 81.5 percent success rate on field goals that he’s mustered over his first two seasons in Arizona during the 2026 campaign.

    • Cardinals’ Dadrion Taylor-Demerson: Exits game with rib injury

      Taylor-Demerson is questionable to return to Saturday’s preseason game against the Cowboys due to a rib injury.

      Taylor-Demerson picked up the injury in the first quarter of Saturday’s game, and he’ll finish with one solo tackle if he’s not cleared to return. Wydett Williams is in line for additional snaps in the secondary for as long as Taylor-Demerson is out of action.

    • Cardinals’ Blake Gillikin: Injures groin pregame

      Gillikin sustained a groin injury during pregame warmups and is questionable to play in Saturday’s preseason game against the Cowboys, Darren Urban of the Cardinals‘ official site reports.

      If Gillikin is unable to play Saturday, then placekicker Chad Ryland would serve as the Cardinals’ punter. Gillikin has been with the Cardinals since October of 2023 after starting his NFL career with the Saints in 2020.

  • WNBA Scores

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    1 2 3 4 T
    Storm7-31
    		 17 18 23 12 70
    Wings22-16
    		 34 22 17 19 92
    College Park Center, Arlington, TX
    Highlights: Storm at Wings (8/23)
    0:54
    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Fever25-14
    		 28 22 33 30 113
    Sky15-23
    		 28 23 26 13 90
    Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
    CAREER NIGHT FOR CLARK: Fever star hits 8 threes in win over Sky
    0:58
    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Aces26-13
    		 25 18 23 22 88
    Tempo11-26
    		 22 17 18 21 78
    Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
    Highlights: Aces at Tempo (8/23)
    0:42
    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Mystics22-15
    		 18 29 18 40 105
    Fire15-22
    		 23 26 21 30 100
    Moda Center at the Rose Quarter, Portland, OR

  • Dbacks recap and news

    • Diamondbacks’ Kevin Ginkel: Claims second save

      Ginkel didn’t allow a hit, walk or run while striking out one over one-third of an inning to earn the save in Sunday’s 5-3 win over the Reds.

      Brandyn Garcia was given the first chance at the save, but he was removed after the three-batter minimum. Ginkel allowed one baserunner on an error but struck out Tyler Stephenson to preserve the lead. Ginkel has had a shaky August, allowing seven runs over 8.2 innings, which has led to limited opportunities for him to be a factor in Arizona’s closer committee. For the year, he’s at a 3.76 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 53:15 K:BB while adding two saves, 11 holds and a blown save over 55 innings.

    • Diamondbacks’ Mitch Bratt: Another short start

      Bratt allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three over three innings in a no-decision versus the Reds on Sunday.

      Bratt gave up a three-spot in the third inning, and the Diamondbacks opted to go to the bullpen early after that. His teammates got him off the hook with a comeback win, but this was a second straight shaky showing for Bratt after he opened August with a pair of quality starts. He’s given up six runs on nine hits and six walks over six innings across his last two outings. Bratt is at a 4.54 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 28:25 K:BB through 39.2 innings over nine starts this season, five of which have been shorter than five innings. He’s a risky fantasy option even heading into a favorable road matchup versus the Giants for his next game.

    • Diamondbacks’ Gerardo Carrillo: Rejoins big club

      The Diamondbacks recalled Carrillo from Triple-A Reno on Sunday.

      The right-hander was optioned to Reno on Monday but will quickly return to the majors since Michael Soroka (arm) was placed on the injured list. Carrillo has pitched well in his first eight career big-league appearances this year, allowing just one earned run with a 15:8 K:BB over 13.2 innings.

    • Diamondbacks’ Zack Littell: DFA’d by Arizona

      The Diamondbacks designated Littell for assignment Sunday.

      The veteran right-hander joined Arizona on a one-year contract Aug. 9 after parting ways with the Nationals, but he’s been dumped from the big-league roster after surrendering 10 earned runs across 12 frames out of the bullpen. Littell has a 5.21 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 73:39 K:BB over 124.1 innings overall this year, and he’s unlikely to generate much interest outside of teams in desperate need of rotation innings.

  • MLB Scores

    FINAL
    R H E
    Cardinals66-66
    		 4 10 0
    Phillies73-58
    		 6 9 0
    Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
    Highlights: Kyle Schwarber hits WALK-OFF HR as Phillies rally for 9th straight win
    1:48
    • W: A. McFarlane  (3-1)
    • L: R. O’Brien  (3-5)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 A. McFarlane PHI P1.0 IP, 1 SO
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    		 K. Leahy STL P4.0 IP, 2 H, 4 SO, 2 BB
    FINAL
    R H E
    Rays77-53
    		 3 7 1
    Orioles63-68
    		 1 2 0
    Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
    Highlights: Rays at Orioles (8/23)
    0:38
    • W: N. Martinez  (13-4)
    • L: S. Baz  (4-14)
    • S: B. Baker  (37)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 N. Martinez TB P6.0 IP, 1 H, 4 SO
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    		 C. Cowser BAL CF2-3, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Blue Jays64-68
    		 3 5 0
    Yankees74-56
    		 8 11 1
    Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
    Highlights: Blue Jays at Yankees (8/23)
    0:53
    • W: P. Blackburn  (5-2)
    • L: J. Soriano  (10-7)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 P. Blackburn NYY P2.0 IP
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    		 J. Chisholm Jr. NYY 2B2-4, 2 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI
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    R H E
    Nationals61-71
    		 2 5 0
    Marlins67-64
    		 6 8 1
    loanDepot park, Miami, FL
    Highlights: Nationals at Marlins (8/23)
    0:25
    • W: M. Petersen  (3-3)
    • L: J. Kent  (0-2)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 J. Junk MIA P4.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 SO
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    		 M. Petersen MIA P0.1 IP, 1 SO, 1 BB
    FINAL
    R H E
    Athletics51-80
    		 7 10 1
    Astros65-66
    		 6 8 0
    Daikin Park, Houston, TX
    Highlights: Athletics at Astros (8/23)
    0:51
    • W: J. Perkins  (3-9)
    • L: S. Okert  (6-2)
    • S: H. Harris  (13)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 J. Perkins ATH P5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 6 SO, 5 BB
    player headshot
    		 H. Harris ATH P1.0 IP, 2 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    Tigers61-69
    		 7 10 0
    Royals58-74
    		 11 12 1
    Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
    Highlights: Tigers at Royals (8/23)
    0:48
    • W: J. Schreiber  (1-3)
    • L: A. Sears  (0-1)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 J. Rave KC RF2-3, 3 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI
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    		 N. Loftin KC 3B3-4, 2 R, 1 HR, 4 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Mets59-72
    		 1 7 0
    White Sox68-62
    		 2 5 0
    Rate Field, Chicago, IL
    Highlights: Mets at White Sox (8/23)
    1:01
    • W: G. Taylor  (6-2)
    • L: K. Senga  (0-9)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 N. McLean NYM P6.0 IP, 1 H, 6 SO, 4 BB
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    		 E. Fedde CHW P4.0 IP, 3 H, 2 SO, 1 BB
    FINAL
    R H E
    Angels52-79
    		 3 11 0
    Rangers65-66
    		 5 8 0
    Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
    Highlights: Angels at Rangers (8/23)
    0:22
    • W: C. Quantrill  (6-4)
    • L: Y. Kikuchi  (0-4)
    • S: J. Latz  (26)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 C. Quantrill TEX P6.0 IP, 6 H, 6 SO
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    		 J. Latz TEX P1.0 IP, 1 H, 2 SO, 1 BB
    FINAL
    R H E
    Guardians65-66
    		 7 12 0
    Rockies50-80
    		 2 7 0
    Coors Field, Denver, CO
    • W: F. Griffin  (15-4)
    • L: T. Sugano  (12-7)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 F. Griffin CLE P5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 4 SO, 3 BB
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    		 C. DeLauter CLE DH3-4, 2 R, 2 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Giants52-78
    		 4 8 0
    Red Sox71-59
    		 5 11 2
    Fenway Park, Boston, MA
    Highlights: Giants at Red Sox (8/23)
    1:08
    • W: J. Bennett  (8-6)
    • L: M. Wilkinson  (0-1)
    • S: A. Chapman  (29)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 J. Bennett BOS P7.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 6 SO, 1 BB
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    		 A. Chapman BOS P1.0 IP, 1 SO
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    R H E
    Cubs75-56
    		 19 17 1
    Mariners62-69
    		 2 7 1
    T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
    Highlights: Cubs at Mariners (8/23)
    1:39
    • W: A. Civale  (6-7)
    • L: B. Miller  (4-8)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 A. Civale CHC P4.0 IP, 1 H, 2 SO
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    		 I. Happ CHC LF2-4, 2 R, 1 HR, 5 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Twins63-68
    		 1 6 1
    Padres71-60
    		 8 9 0
    Petco Park, San Diego, CA
    Highlights: Twins at Padres (8/23)
    0:51
    • W: W. Buehler  (8-6)
    • L: K. Funderburk  (3-2)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 W. Buehler SD P6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 4 SO
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    		 F. Tatis Jr. SD RF4-5, 2 R, 2 HR, 4 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Pirates63-69
    		 0 2 0
    Dodgers80-51
    		 4 6 0
    Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
    Highlights: Pirates at Dodgers (8/23)
    0:50
    • W: B. Snell  (2-1)
    • L: L. Bachar  (1-3)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 B. Snell LAD P6.0 IP, 2 H, 6 SO, 3 BB
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    		 K. Curtis PIT P3.0 IP, 1 SO, 1 BB
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    R H E
    Reds62-69
    		 3 8 0
    Diamondbacks69-62
    		 5 8 1
    Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
    • W: J. Loaisiga  (5-3)
    • L: A. Abbott  (6-9)
    • S: K. Ginkel  (2)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 J. Loaisiga ARI P1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO
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    		 I. Vargas ARI 2B2-4, 1 R, 2 RBI
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    R H E
    Braves76-55
    		 4 11 1
    Brewers81-50
    		 2 11 1
    Muncy Bank Ballpark, Williamsport, PA
    Highlights: Braves vs Brewers (8/23)
    1:57
    • W: T. Mahle  (5-10)
    • L: S. Drohan  (6-5)
    • S: R. Iglesias  (27)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    		 T. Mahle ATL P5.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 4 SO, 2 BB
    player headshot
    		 R. Iglesias ATL P1.1 IP, 1 H, 1 BB
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  • Ildemaro Vargas’ 2-run triple highlights rally that pushes the Diamondbacks past Reds 5-3

    AP

    PHOENIX (AP) Ildemaro Vargas hit a go-ahead, two-run triple in a decisive four-run seventh inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday to win the series and keep pace in the National League playoff race.

    The D-backs remain two games behind the San Diego Padres for the final NL wild-card spot.

    Trailing 3-1 in the seventh, Arizona loaded the bases with no outs against starter Andrew Abbott. Lars Nootbaar made it 3-2 with a fielder’s choice off reliever Luis Mey and then Vargas followed with his two-run triple that rolled all the way to the right-center field wall.

    Corbin Carroll’s sacrifice fly brought home Vargas and made it 5-3.

    Kevin Ginkel struck out Tyler Stephenson looking to end the game, stranding runners on first and second. It was his second save of the year.

    It was a tough ending for Abbott (6-9), who pitched well through the first six innings. He gave up four runs and seven hits and two walks, striking out six.

    The Reds jumped to a 3-0 lead in the third on Sal Stewart’s RBI single and Eugenio Suarez’s two-run single. Elly De La Cruz started the inning with a leadoff double into the left-field corner.

    The D-backs cut the deficit to 3-1 in the sixth on Gabriel Moreno’s sacrifice fly that brought home Carroll, who reached on a triple. His 16 triples this season are the most in the big leagues and his 59 career triples are the most among active MLB players.

    Arizona left-hander Mitch Bratt lasted just three innings for a second straight outing. The rookie gave up three runs and five hits and three walks while striking out three.

    The D-backs send RHP Merrill Kelly (8-11, 5.37 ERA) on Monday to face Cubs RHP Kevin Gausman (6-11, 4.59).

    —

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    • Chase FieldPhoenix, AZ
    • W: J. Loaisiga (5-3)L: A. Abbott (6-9)S: K. Ginkel (2)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    E. De La Cruz SS 5 1 1 0 .262
    S. Stewart 1B 5 1 2 1 .263
    D. Myers CF 4 1 2 0 .256
    T. Stephenson DH 4 0 1 0 .242
    E. Suarez 3B 2 0 1 2 .207
    M. McLain 2B 3 0 0 0 .197
    J. Bleday LF 3 0 0 0 .223
    W. Banfield C 3 0 0 0 .000
    a- J. Trevino PH-C 1 0 0 0 .236
    H. Rodriguez RF 4 0 1 0 .171
    • a-lined out for Banfield in the 8th
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    I. Vargas 2B 4 1 2 2 .261
    C. Carroll RF 3 1 2 1 .253
    G. Moreno DH 1 0 0 1 .306
    G. Perdomo SS 3 0 1 0 .246
    N. Arenado 3B 4 0 0 0 .241
    T. Tawa 1B 4 1 2 0 .250
    J. Lawlar CF-LF 3 1 1 0 .286
    J. McCann C 3 1 0 0 .288
    R. Waldschmidt LF 2 0 0 0 .277
    L. Nootbaar PH 1 0 0 1 .219
    J. Barrosa CF 0 0 0 0 .197
    BATTING
    • 2B – E. De La Cruz (21), D. Myers (9), H. Rodriguez (2)
    • RBI – S. Stewart (98), E. Suarez 2 (53)
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – D. Myers, T. Stephenson, M. McLain 2 (2), W. Banfield
    BATTING
    • 2B – I. Vargas (18), C. Carroll (28)
    • 3B – I. Vargas (5), C. Carroll (16)
    • SF – C. Carroll (4), G. Moreno (9)
    • SH – J. Lawlar
    • RBI – I. Vargas 2 (63), C. Carroll (58), G. Moreno (64), L. Nootbaar (20)
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – C. Carroll, G. Perdomo, N. Arenado, R. Waldschmidt
    FIELDING
    • DP – (De La Cruz-Stewart)
    FIELDING
    • DP – (Perdomo-Vargas-Tawa)
    • E – I. Vargas (3)
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    A. Abbott(L, 6-9) 6.0 7 4 2 6 4.15
    L. Mey(BS, 1) 1.0 1 1 2 1 3.54
    P. Johnson 1.0 0 0 0 0 4.46
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    M. Bratt 3.0 5 3 3 3 4.54
    G. Carrillo 1.2 1 0 2 3 0.59
    T. Clarke 1.1 0 0 0 1 2.31
    J. Loaisiga(W, 5-3) 1.0 1 0 0 1 2.58
    J. Morillo(H, 17) 1.0 0 0 0 1 2.28
    B. Garcia(H, 14) 0.2 1 0 0 1 2.43
    K. Ginkel(S, 2) 0.1 0 0 0 1 3.76
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – A. Abbott 88-54, L. Mey 22-12, P. Johnson 8-7
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – A. Abbott 6-5, L. Mey 2-0, P. Johnson 1-1
    • Batters Faced – A. Abbott 26, L. Mey 6, P. Johnson 3
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – M. Bratt 69-44, G. Carrillo 35-18, T. Clarke 10-6, J. Loaisiga 12-8, J. Morillo 16-9, B. Garcia 12-9, K. Ginkel 12-8
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – M. Bratt 3-2, G. Carrillo 1-1, T. Clarke 1-0, J. Loaisiga 3-0, J. Morillo 1-0, B. Garcia 2-0, K. Ginkel 1-0
    • Batters Faced – M. Bratt 17, G. Carrillo 7, T. Clarke 3, J. Loaisiga 4, J. Morillo 4, B. Garcia 3, K. Ginkel 2

  • Milton throws 2 TDs in 1st half, makes case for Cowboys’ backup job in 34-13 win over Cardinals

    • AP
    • Aug 23, 2026

    GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Joe Milton had another good day in his quest to become the Dallas Cowboys’ backup quarterback. Coach Brian Schottenheimer says there’s still work to be done.

    The third-year player – who is battling Sam Howell for the No. 2 role behind Dak Prescott – threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score in a second straight impressive preseason effort, sparking the Cowboys to a 34-13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night.

    “This is long from over,” Schottenheimer said about the backup quarterback competition. “We’re going back to Frisco, thankfully, get a chance to be home and put some more training camp days in. You’ve got to give Joe his credit, he’s played really well the past two games, but we have a lot of confidence in Sam as well.”

    Milton finished 9-of-13 passing for 176 yards, connecting on a 53-yard touchdown pass to Jonathan Mingo and a 70-yard strike to Camden Brown that set up Milton’s 1-yard touchdown run a play later. The play to Mingo was perfectly executed, with the receiver making a double move before Milton hit him in stride down the left sideline.

    “This game is about to being able to control the RPMs of the football and throw it with different speeds and touches,” Schottenheimer said. “He’s done that at a very high level.”

    Dallas built a 24-6 lead by halftime. Jaydon Blue ran for 75 yards on 15 carries.

    The 26-year-old Milton was a sixth-round pick by New England in 2024. He played in four regular-season games with Dallas last season, throwing for 183 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.

    Howell completed 7 of 10 passes for 65 yards in the second half, but also threw an interception in the end zone. He started all 17 games with Washington in 2023 and was with Philadelphia last season but didn’t appear in any regular-season games.

    Both teams rested most of their starters.

    Arizona’s Gardner Minshew completed 19 of 23 passes for 177 yards, playing the entire first half and the first series of the second half. He’s expected to be Jacoby Brissett’s backup this season.

    Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel picked off Minshew’s pass midway through the first quarter after receiver Simi Fehoko slipped on the route. Revel returned the ball 22 yards to the Arizona 12.

    Three plays later, Milton escaped from the pocket, rolled out to his left and hit Malik Davis for an 8-yard touchdown pass and a 7-0 lead.

    Revel is in his second season after being drafted by the Cowboys in the third round out of East Carolina in 2025. He played in seven games last year, starting five.

    Cowboys rookie linebacker Jaishawn Barham also had an early tackle for loss.

    The Cardinals had two touchdowns called back on the same drive when receiver Rivaldo Fairweather was flagged for a pair of penalties. Fairweather was called for offensive holding on the first play and offensive pass interference on the second.

    Arizona had a to settle for a 38-yard field goal from Chad Ryland, which cut the deficit to 14-3.

    Later in the first half, the Cardinals were called for a false start at the Dallas 1-yard line. Minshew was sacked on the next play and Ryland kicked a 31-yard field goal.

    “It was the culmination of our week – we had a sloppy week of practice,” coach Mike LaFleur said. “I don’t think we’ve practiced really well over the last week since Vegas. There have been individuals who have practiced well, there’s been times where we’ve done good things, but overall it wasn’t good enough.

    “This – tonight – was a summary of that week in general.”

    Cardinals safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (ribs) left late in the first quarter after delivering a big hit on Cowboys tight end Zack Kuntz. Taylor-Demerson was called for a personal foul on the play. … Cowboys safety Julius Wood left in the third quarter with a concussion.

    Cowboys: Host New Orleans on Friday night.

    Cardinals: At Green Bay on Friday night.

    —

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    1 2 3 4 T
     Cowboys 2-0 14 10 3 7 34
     Cardinals 1-2 0 6 7 0 13
    State Farm Stadium Glendale, AZ
    		 238 PASS YDS 190
    		175 RUSH YDS 135
    		413 TOTAL YDS 325
    Dallas
    OFFENSE

    PASSING CP/ATT YDS TD INT FPTS
    J. Milton III 9/13 179 2 0 25
    S. Howell 7/10 65 0 1 0
    RUSHING ATT YDS TD LG FPTS
    J. Blue 15 75 0 15 7
    I. Abanikanda 8 39 0 9 3
    M. Davis 5 29 0 13 9
    P. Mafah 1 15 1 15 7
    A. Smith 1 8 0 8 3
    S. Howell 1 7 0 7 0
    J. Milton III 3 2 1 2 25
    RECEIVING TAR REC YDS TD LG FPTS
    C. Brown 4 2 77 0 70 9
    J. Mingo 3 2 62 1 53 14
    Z. Kuntz 4 3 36 0 25 6
    L. Schoonmaker 1 1 19 0 19 2
    A. Smith 4 2 18 0 10 3
    M. Valdes-Scantling 1 1 14 0 14 2
    J. Hudson 1 1 8 0 8 1
    M. Davis 1 1 8 1 8 9
    T. Johnson 2 2 3 0 6 2
    J. Smith 1 0 0 0 0 0
    D. Mims 1 1 -1 0 -1 1
    Arizona
    OFFENSE

    PASSING CP/ATT YDS TD INT FPTS
    G. Minshew 19/23 177 0 1 5
    K. Slovis 2/7 30 0 0 2
    RUSHING ATT YDS TD LG FPTS
    E. Hull 11 51 0 13 8
    T. Stewart 2 40 0 29 4
    C. Kiner 10 29 1 7 9
    K. Slovis 1 11 0 11 2
    G. Minshew 2 4 0 3 5
    RECEIVING TAR REC YDS TD LG FPTS
    S. Fehoko 3 2 42 0 37 6
    R. Fairweather 5 5 39 0 13 8
    R. Virgil 2 2 26 0 14 4
    S. Bowman 2 2 23 0 14 4
    B. Green 5 1 18 0 18 2
    I. Smith-Marsette 4 3 16 0 12 4
    E. Hull 2 2 14 0 11 8
    J. Brooks 3 2 14 0 8 3
    T. Quitoriano 1 1 9 0 9 1
    C. Kiner 2 1 6 0 6 9

  • NFL Scores

    Pre Week 2
    2026 Season

    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Seahawks0-2
    		 16 0 0 0 16
    Titans2-0
    		 3 6 0 10 19
    Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN
    Recap: Seahawks at Titans (8/23)
    1:40
    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Commanders1-1
    		 7 0 3 3 13
    Lions1-1
    		 7 0 7 3 17
    Ford Field, Detroit, MI
    NFL Preseason Highlights: Commanders at Lions (8/22)
    0:35
    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Falcons1-1
    		 10 14 7 3 34
    Colts0-1-1
    		 6 0 0 0 6
    Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
    NFL Preseason Highlights: Falcons at Colts (8/22)
    0:32
    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Ravens2-0
    		 0 3 7 3 13
    Vikings1-1
    		 0 3 0 0 3
    U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
    NFL Preseason Highlights: Ravens at Vikings (8/22)
    0:26
    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Bills2-0
    		 7 7 10 7 31
    Browns0-2
    		 7 0 0 0 7
    Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH
    NFL Preseason Highlights: Bills at Browns (8/22)
    0:29
    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Saints0-2
    		 0 0 0 0 0
    Rams2-0
    		 3 17 7 7 34
    SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
    NFL Preseason Highlights: Saints at Rams (8/22)
    0:23
    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Giants1-1
    		 7 13 3 3 26
    Dolphins0-2
    		 0 3 0 0 3
    Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, FL
    NFL Preseason Highlights: Giants at Dolphins (8/22)
    0:23
    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Bears1-1
    		 3 6 0 0 9
    Bengals2-0
    		 3 14 7 3 27
    Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
    NFL Preseason Highlights: Bears at Bengals (8/22)
    0:19
    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Eagles0-2
    		 0 14 0 7 21
    Patriots1-0-1
    		 0 10 0 14 24
    Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
    NFL Preseason Highlights: Eagles at Patriots (8/22)
    0:17
    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Chiefs0-2
    		 0 9 6 0 15
    Buccaneers2-0
    		 0 0 7 9 16
    Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL
    NFL Preseason Highlights: Chiefs at Buccaneers (8/22)
    0:20
    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Cowboys2-0
    		 14 10 3 7 34
    Cardinals1-2
    		 0 6 7 0 13
    State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ
    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Jets1-1
    		 7 0 0 10 17
    Steelers1-1
    		 0 0 0 0 0
    Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
    Highlights: Jets at Steelers (8/21)
    0:30
    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Panthers2-1
    		 7 13 7 7 34
    Jaguars1-1
    		 3 3 0 11 17
    EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL
    Highlights: Panthers at Jaguars (8/21)
    0:28
    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Packers1-1
    		 7 16 0 10 33
    Broncos1-1
    		 7 3 3 0 13
    Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
    Highlights: Packers at Broncos (8/21)
    0:36
    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Raiders1-1
    		 0 3 7 12 22
    Texans0-2
    		 17 3 0 0 20
    Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX
    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    49ers1-1
    		 0 20 7 14 41
    Chargers1-1
    		 0 3 6 8 17
    SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA

  • 2026 BMW Championship leaderboard, grades: Wyndham Clark slips but hangs on to beat Rory McIlroy

    Clark saw his five-shot lead come crashing down at the turn but steadied himself to prevail in the second leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs

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    What was thought to be a runaway victory turned into a hotly contested affair for a period on Sunday at the 2026 BMW Championship as Wyndham Clark did just enough on the back nine to claim his third victory of the season at Bellerive Country Club. Clark sat atop the leaderboard after each round, ultimately including the most important one, as he finished the week at 17 under, three clear of Patrick Cantlay and four in front of Rory McIlroy, with whom he shared the final pairing on Sunday.

    Clark held a five-stroke lead after 54 holes — his second advantage of at least that many strokes after three rounds this season. Much like his victorious performance at the U.S. Open, though, Clark kept this tournament interesting during the final round as he gave up three shots through the first 10 holes, lost the entirety of his advantage and did not convert his first birdie of the afternoon until the par-3 16th.

    That proved to be all Clark needed to break the tie and zoom past McIlroy with a conversion from just outside 16 feet. He added birdies on the 17th and 18th, storming home in impressive fashion to clinch his victory. Before penciling that first circle on his scorecard at the 16th, Clark wrote in three squares, dropping from 17 under to 14 under and squandering the entirety of his substantial lead.

    “It was weird. I wasn’t really nervous. I was kind of, like, out of it. I was just making dumb bogeys,” Clark told CBS after the round. “Can’t believe I wasn’t making anything on the greens. Kept trying to get myself going. When I made the putt on the par 3, it kind of got me back — and I jumped right back into it. It was fun, actually. As much as I would have loved to run away with this, it was fun getting the juices going and really feel the angst coming down at the end.”

    Clark is now tied with Chris Gotterup and Matt Fitzpatrick for the most victories on the PGA Tour this season with three. His career total climbs to six, consisting of two major championships, two signature events, a playoff event and the CJ Cup Byron Nelson this season, in which he usurped Si Woo Kim and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler with a final-round 60.

    Here are grades for some other notable names on the leaderboard at the 2026 BMW Championship.

    2. Patrick Cantlay (-14): He had his chances. Cantlay touched the lead for just a moment on No. 11 when Clark made a bogey behind him, and he had yet to finish the hole. Unfortunately, the 2021 FedEx Cup champion carded a double bogey on the short par 4 when he finally tapped in as he dropped two behind. Cantlay was superb from tee to green, ranking first in strokes gained approach, but looked extremely uncomfortable once the putter touched his hands. It has been the problem child all year, and this week it cost him more than five strokes to the field and potentially a trophy. The good news is that it didn’t cost him a spot in the Tour Championship, and three straight birdies to close his final round rocketed him into solo 2nd. Grade: A

    3. Rory McIlroy (-13): After beating just two players in Memphis, McIlroy managed to lose to just one in St. Louis. He scored efficiently on Saturday while hitting only four fairways to sneak his way into the final pairing on Sunday, where he was the clear fan favorite. McIlroy hit one fairway on the front nine, turned in 2 under and caught Clark by the time the two walked off the green on the par-4 11th. McIlroy had his chances to seize the outright lead by himself coming down the stretch, but burnt edges and a couple of lip-outs were ultimately the difference. He was in the process of closing strong (bogey-free form Nos. 8-16 with three birdies) but penciled in a square the 17th to knock himself out of contention.

    “Obviously a big improvement on last week,” McIlroy told CBS after the round. “I don’t think I can be too disappointed. I’m probably not playing well enough to be disappointed I didn’t win. I had my chances on the back nine. I started to hit some good shots, hit a lot of good putts that didn’t go in. Wyndham stepped up when he needed to … the way he played the last three holes, he showed a lot of character there.” Grade: A-

    T7. Robert MacIntyre (-10): With all the chatter about the bubble, MacIntyre’s name seemed to have gotten lost in the shuffle until it did not. The Scotsman signed for the lowest round on Sunday with his 5-under 65 to move from No. 36 in the standings to inside the cutoff point, ensuring he qualified for the Tour Championship. As a full-time member of the PGA Tour, MacIntyre is now a perfect 3 of 3 playing his way into the season finale with this instance marking the second in a row in which he has without claiming a trophy.

    “It’s good to extend the season on the PGA Tour an extra week,” MacIntyre said. “Satisfying round of golf today. It was absolutely beautiful. A bit disappointed with the bogey I made, but [my caddie] just kept telling me, ‘There’s going to be plenty of chances the way you’re playing.’ And the way I was shaping into some of the pins, hitting good distances [was solid] — just to score the way I’ve scored in the time that I needed it.” Grade: A-

    T12. Scottie Scheffler (-7): The world No. 1 revealed after walking off the 72nd green that he was dealing with hand, foot and mouth disease this week. With blisters in his throat and on his hands, making it difficult to grip the club, Scheffler still managed to find his way around the top 15 by week’s end. Scheffler noted that if he were not so stubborn, he would have withdrawn to heal up more quickly for the Tour Championship. Feeling better as the tournament progressed, his game appeared to follow suit.

    “I felt better as the week went on,” Scheffler said. “I got sick Monday night. That was probably the most frustrating part. Like I just, you know, playing really good golf, and you come out of the heat and get a little adrenaline, sometimes your body kind of crashes. Then it hit me pretty good all week. I’m still not 100% now, but I’ll get some rest now, and hopefully, that will help.” Grade: B+

    T37. Rickie Fowler (-1): For the second straight year, the BMW Championship was not kind to Fowler. Entering the week as the bubble boy in the FedEx Cup standings, Fowler fell outside the required cutoff and was never able to recover. The fan favorite has only made the Tour Championship once in the 2020s, that coming in 2023 when he last won and was a member of the U.S. team. The seasons as a whole marked another step in the right direction, but falling short means the world No. 44 will have to sweat an invitation coming from a certain place that plays every year in early April. Grade: D

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  • BMW Championship Scores

    Tournaments

    POSCTRYNAMETO PAREARNINGSR1R2R3R4TOTAL
    1
    USA
    Wyndham Clark
    		 -17 – 64 64 65 70 263
    2
    USA
    Patrick Cantlay
    		 -14 – 67 65 66 68 266
    3
    NIR
    Rory McIlroy
    		 -13 – 64 69 65 69 267
    T4
    USA
    Gary Woodland
    		 -12 – 64 65 70 69 268
    T4
    USA
    Collin Morikawa
    		 -12 – 68 65 67 68 268
    T4
    USA
    Chris Gotterup
    		 -12 – 64 67 68 69 268
    T7
    SCO
    Robert MacIntyre
    		 -10 – 68 69 68 65 270
    T7
    USA
    Maverick McNealy
    		 -10 – 67 66 69 68 270
    9
    USA
    Jacob Bridgeman
    		 -9 – 66 72 66 67 271
    T10
    USA
    Michael Brennan
    		 -8 – 69 65 69 69 272
    T10
    KOR
    Sungjae Im
    		 -8 – 67 64 70 71 272
    T12
    USA
    Akshay Bhatia
    		 -7 – 67 68 70 68 273
    T12
    USA
    Scottie Scheffler
    		 -7 – 72 65 68 68 273
    T12
    USA
    Russell Henley
    		 -7 – 67 66 70 70 273
    T12
    JPN
    Ryo Hisatsune
    		 -7 – 65 70 67 71 273
    T16
    AUS
    Adam Scott
    		 -6 – 68 68 71 67 274
    T16
    USA
    Alex Smalley
    		 -6 – 69 68 70 67 274
    T16
    ENG
    Aaron Rai
    		 -6 – 68 71 67 68 274
    T16
    USA
    Justin Thomas
    		 -6 – 67 67 71 69 274
    T16
    SWE
    Ludvig Åberg
    		 -6 – 66 70 69 69 274
    T16
    USA
    Ryan Gerard
    		 -6 – 70 66 69 69 274
    T22
    ENG
    Justin Rose
    		 -5 – 69 67 73 66 275
    T22
    USA
    J.T. Poston
    		 -5 – 70 70 69 66 275
    T22
    NOR
    Kristoffer Reitan
    		 -5 – 67 67 74 67 275
    T22
    USA
    J.J. Spaun
    		 -5 – 64 66 72 73 275
    T26
    USA
    Kurt Kitayama
    		 -4 – 72 68 68 68 276
    T26
    USA
    Xander Schauffele
    		 -4 – 70 66 71 69 276
    T28
    JPN
    Hideki Matsuyama
    		 -3 – 72 68 70 67 277
    T28
    KOR
    Tom Kim
    		 -3 – 72 69 68 68 277
    T28
    USA
    Sam Burns
    		 -3 – 71 67 68 71 277
    T28
    ENG
    Matt Fitzpatrick
    		 -3 – 65 72 69 71 277
    T28
    USA
    Eric Cole
    		 -3 – 67 68 67 75 277
    T33
    KOR
    Si Woo Kim
    		 -2 – 70 69 70 69 278
    T33
    USA
    Matt McCarty
    		 -2 – 70 67 70 71 278
    T33
    NOR
    Viktor Hovland
    		 -2 – 71 63 72 72 278
    T33
    AUT
    Sepp Straka
    		 -2 – 73 68 65 72 278
    T37
    USA
    Rickie Fowler
    		 -1 – 71 69 69 70 279
    T37
    USA
    Michael Thorbjornsen
    		 -1 – 66 66 75 72 279
    T37
    USA
    Cameron Young
    		 -1 – 71 65 69 74 279
    T37
    SWE
    Alex Noren
    		 -1 – 71 69 65 74 279
    T41
    USA
    Jake Knapp
    		 E – 67 72 76 65 280
    T41
    USA
    Sahith Theegala
    		 E – 71 72 68 69 280
    T41
    DNK
    Nicolai Hojgaard
    		 E – 73 71 65 71 280
    T44
    USA
    Bud Cauley
    		 +1 – 73 69 68 71 281
    T44
    ENG
    Alex Fitzpatrick
    		 +1 – 66 72 71 72 281
    T44
    USA
    Ben Griffin
    		 +1 – 68 73 68 72 281
    T47
    NZL
    Ryan Fox
    		 +2 – 71 69 71 71 282
    T47
    ENG
    Tommy Fleetwood
    		 +2 – 69 69 74 70 282
    T47
    AUS
    Min Woo Lee
    		 +2 – 69 72 70 71 282
    50
    COL
    Nico Echavarria
    		 +5 – 69 74 73 69 285
    Notes
    • All times are US/Eastern.

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