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Carmen Mlodzinski took a no-decision against the Chicago Cubs. He allowed one run on five hits and three walks in five innings, striking out two. Mlodzinski is on a strong run, tossing at least five innings while yielding two runs or fewer in four consecutive starts.
Phil Neville has mutually parted ways with the Portland Timbers. The Timbers are currently 13th in the Western Conference standings. The search for a new head coach is underway.
The Braves remain number one in the Power Rankings for the second week. The Yankees got a boost with Gerrit Cole’s return. The Dodgers maintain a shutdown bullpen.
Cody Bellinger’s heads-up play against Tampa Bay has drawn praise from his coaches and teammates. Bellinger threw to third base to get Junior Caminero out, preventing a run. Aaron Judge called it a ‘game-changing throw’.
Gaël Monfils faced Hugo Gaston in a night session at Roland-Garros. Gaston led Monfils in the second set but received medical assistance for pain. Monfils broke Gaston’s serve, recovering from an earlier deficit.
The Cincinnati Reds, sitting fourth in the NL Central with a 27-25 record, are set to face the New York Mets, who are last in the NL East at 22-31. Nick Lodolo is scheduled to start for Cincinnati, while Nolan McLean is slated to pitch for New York. The Mets are favoured with a -161 moneyline.
Graeme Shinnie is set to leave Aberdeen next month when his contract expires. The club offered the 34-year-old a two-year contract extension that included a pathway into coaching. However, the midfielder has chosen to move on to continue playing more regularly.
Patrick Mahomes has fuelled speculation about his health with a cryptic message on social media. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, recovering from a torn ACL and LCL, posted in-game photos followed by a clock emoji. Mahomes hopes to be ready for Week 1 against the Denver Broncos.
Tottenham avoided Premier League relegation with a 1-0 win over Everton. However, Gary Neville has branded their season ‘pathetic’ and called for a thorough review of the club’s ownership. Roberto De Zerbi is planning to build a ‘dream’ team.
The Yankees and Royals are set to clash, featuring a showdown between Aaron Judge and Bobby Witt Jr. The series opener will be broadcast on ESPN. Both teams are looking to improve their records after recent struggles.