Sports
Braves deliver clutch hits to edge Marlins
Sep 22, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (1) is congratulated by designated hitter Marcell Ozuna (20) after hitting a solo home run against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Jorge Soler drove in the tie-breaking run with an infield single off the pitcher’s glove in the seventh inning as the wild-card contending Atlanta Braves earned a crucial 5-4 win over the host Miami Marlins on Sunday afternoon.
With two outs in the seventh, Marlins reliever Declan Cronin couldn’t handle Soler’s comebacker, allowing Michael Harris II to score from third.
The Braves (85-71) trail the New York Mets (86-69), who were scheduled to host the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night, by 1.5 games for the final National League wild-card playoff berth.
Miami (57-99) has the worst record in the NL.
Atlanta got solo homers from Ozzie Albies and Gio Urshela.
Albies’ homer was his first since July 6. He missed two months due to a fractured left wrist, suffering the injury on July 21 and returning on Sept. 20
Miami got solo homers from Jonah Bride, Jake Burger, Connor Norby and Jesus Sanchez. For Burger, it was his team-high 28th dinger of the year. Sanchez is second with 18.
Marlins starter Darren McCaughan left with a 2-1 lead. However, he lasted just four innings and settled for another no-decision. He has made 15 MLB appearances, including six starts, and has zero career decisions.
Atlanta opened the scoring in the first inning as Albies pulled his 414-foot homer down the left field line.
The Braves nearly got more in that inning, loading the bases with one out. But Ramon Laureano bounced into a double play as third baseman Norby stepped on the bag and fired to first.
Miami tied the score 1-1 in the second as Bride homered.
The Marlins grabbed a 2-1 lead in the fourth on great hitting by Burger. On a low-and-inside curve that was out of the zone, Burger mashed the pitch 411 feet to left.
Atlanta went ahead 3-2 in the fifth as Orlando Arica led off with a single and scored when Harris followed and pulled a triple down the right field line. Harris was nearly stranded at third before Matt Olson singled with two outs.
Miami threatened in the bottom of the fifth when Bride walked and Griffin Conine doubled. Atlanta reliever Dylan Lee came in and escaped the jam.
The Braves stretched their lead to 4-2 in the sixth on Urshela’s homer.
Miami tied the score 4-4 in the bottom of the sixth on homers by Norby (419 feet) and Sanchez (436 feet).
After Soler gave Atlanta a 5-4 lead in the top of the seventh, Miami threatened in the bottom of the frame, loading the bases with no outs on a single to left, a bunt single and a sacrifice with all runners safe.
But Aaron Bummer struck out Xavier Edwards, and Daysbel Hernandez got the last two outs of the inning, striking out Norby and getting Sanchez on a 101-mph liner to right.
–Field Level Media
Sports
Cardinals OL Isaiah Adams facing gun charges in Canada
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams (74) watches from the sidelines during the team’s practice at State Farm Stadium on July 29, 2025. Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams is facing multiple charges related to a guns and gangs investigation in his native Canada.
Adams turned himself into Durham Regional Police in the Toronto area on Sunday on charges of possessing a weapon by crime, possessing a restricted or prohibited firearm without a license, possessing a loaded firearm and possessing a prohibited device.
His 27-year-old sister, Allyson Mae Adams, was charged with the same crimes as part of the investigation.
Adams, who turned 26 on Tuesday, has since returned to Arizona and is expected to report to training camp on Wednesday, according to ESPN. The Cardinals begin practice on Thursday.
The Cardinals said Tuesday that they were aware of the situation.
“Out of respect for the process, we will refrain from commenting further at this time,” a team spokesperson said.
A third-round draft pick by Arizona in 2024, the 6-foot-4, 315-pound Adams appeared in 32 games with 16 starts in his first two NFL seasons. He is expected to compete with rookie Chase Bistonis for the starting job at right guard.
–Field Level Media
Sports
Royals acquire RHP Nate Pearson from Astros
Jun 26, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Houston Astros pitcher Nate Pearson (55) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images The Kansas City Royals acquired Nate Pearson from the Houston Astros on Wednesday in exchange for fellow right-hander Max Martin.
Pearson, 29, was designated for assignment by Houston on Sunday after going 1-0 with one save and a 3.60 ERA in 16 relief appearances this season.
He is 10-6 with four saves and a 4.99 ERA in 139 career games (six starts) with the Toronto Blue Jays (2020-21, 2023-24), Chicago Cubs (2024-25) and Astros.
Martin, 22, is 6-2 with a 2.01 ERA in 26 relief appearances across two Class A levels this season. Kansas City drafted him in the 10th round in 2025.
–Field Level Media
Sports
Scottie Scheffler ready to tackle 3M Open for first time
Jul 18, 2026; Southport, ENG; Scottie Scheffler plays his shot from the second tee during the third round of The Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Birkdale. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Competing in the 3M Open for the first time this week, Scottie Scheffler fielded nearly as many questions about Minnesota’s NFL team as he did about the golf tournament.
The World No. 1 met with reporters at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minn., after playing in Wednesday morning’s pro-am with Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell.
“This might be my first time in Minnesota. I’m not sure if I’ve ever actually been to this state before,” said Scheffler, who is coming off a T4 finish at The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
Scheffler said he added the 3M Open to his calendar this year because he didn’t want to take time off with the PGA Tour playoffs starting next month.
“This was a tournament that I had heard a lot of good things about and so far everything seems true,” he said. “The people have been tremendous, the fans have been really nice to me so far and the tournament seems to do a really good job just taking care of everybody.”
Even though he’s a football fan, Scheffler said he tried not to pump McConnell for information.
“I love the NFL,” Scheffler said. “I wasn’t going to just start hammering him with questions about football. He’s about to start the season so he’s going to be thinking about football for quite a long period of time, but we did a little bit.
“Yeah, he seemed like a really nice guy. You can tell why he’s such a good coach, seemed very smart. I got to ask him a few questions and he told me some stuff. It was definitely very fun for me to be able to spend some time with him. Like I said, I love the NFL and I’m fascinated by what they’re able to do, especially the head coach. I think in football it’s easily the most important position on the team. I mean he’s got to handle a lot of different personalities and the X’s and O’s. He was definitely an impressive guy to be able to talk to and spend some time with.”
Scheffler was asked he if he had any advice for O’Connell on the X’s and O’s of golf.
“He actually moved it pretty well and hit some really nice shots,” Scheffler said. “I think any advice I give him now will surely be wasted because he’s probably not going to see the golf course for the next six months or so, and hopefully a deep postseason run for them.”
Scheffler, 30, is looking for his first win since The American Express in January.
He said the golf course “has a decent amount of length to it” and the biggest challenge will be keeping the ball in play off the tee.
“There’s some pretty long par 4s and a good amount of water, and so when the rough is up like that there’s going to be a premium I think on hitting fairways,” he said. “When you’re in play, you’re going to get some scorable clubs on some certain holes. And the green are fairly big, so if you’re in the fairway, things are going to be a lot easier for you. Once you start hitting in the rough it could be tough to get on the greens in two.”
–Field Level Media
Cardinals OL Isaiah Adams facing gun charges in Canada
Royals acquire RHP Nate Pearson from Astros
