Mead leads Nationals against the Mets following 4-hit performance

The Washington Nationals play the New York Mets after Curtis Mead had four hits on Wednesday in a 14-2 win over the Mets ...

Turner leads Phillies against the Giants following 4-hit performance

San Francisco Giants (13-16, fifth in the NL West) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (10-19, fourth in the NL East) Philadelphia; ...

FIFA World Cup Trophy: 10 Facts About Soccer's Most Prestigious Prize

Here are 10 facts about soccer's most prestigious prize -- the FIFA World Cup Trophy -- that you may not know.

Sabres try to clinch first round series over the Bruins in game 6

BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres look to clinch the first round of the NHL Playoffs over the Boston Bruins in game six. The teams meet Tuesday for the 10th time this season. The Bruins won the previous ...

Lowering the marathon mark: Researcher says sub 2-hour record could be reduced by 5 minutes

Only days after the first sub-2 hour marathon was run in London an Australian university professor who has devoted much of his career to studying times in the event says the mark could improve by more ...

Wild take 3-2 lead into game 6 against the Stars

Dallas Stars (50-20-12, in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (46-24-12, in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota ...

Twins host the Blue Jays to begin 4-game series

Toronto Blue Jays (14-16, fourth in the AL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (13-18, fourth in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Thursday, ...

Braves host the Tigers on home winning streak

Detroit Tigers (15-16, second in the AL Central) vs. Atlanta Braves (22-9, first in the NL East) Atlanta; Thursday, 12:15 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Framber Valdez (2-1 ...

Orioles face the Astros leading series 1-0

Houston Astros (11-19, fifth in the AL West) vs. Baltimore Orioles (14-15, third in the AL East) Baltimore; Thursday, 12:35 p ...

Brewers take on the Diamondbacks with series tied 1-1

Both the Milwaukee Brewers and the Arizona Diamondbacks are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday ...

Reds take on the Rockies with series tied 1-1

Colorado Rockies (14-17, fourth in the NL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (19-11, first in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Thursday, 12:40 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Michael Lor ...

Cardinals try to extend road win streak in matchup against the Pirates

BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Pittsburgh Pirates aiming to extend a three-game road winning streak. Pittsburgh is 16-15 overall and 8-8 in home games. The Pirates have a 12-7 record ...