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Toronto Blue Jays' Teoscar Hernandez points skyward after hitting a solo home run off a pitch by Seattle Mariners starter Logan Gilbert in the second inning on Sunday.

Blue Jays use 4 homers to avoid sweep, top Seattle

Toronto Blue Jays' Teoscar Hernandez points skyward after hitting a solo home run off a pitch by Seattle Mariners starter Logan Gilbert in the second inning on Sunday.

August 15, 2021, 9:32pm National Sports

After three straight losses on the West Coast and watching George Springer go down with another injury, Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo felt the need to get out of Seattle with at least one victory. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Luis Torrens doubles in a pair of runs against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Seattle.

Torrens’ HR, 5 RBI lift Mariners past Blue Jays

Seattle Mariners' Luis Torrens doubles in a pair of runs against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Seattle.

August 14, 2021, 11:21pm National Sports

Toronto center fielder George Springer departed with an ankle injury, part of a tough Saturday night for the Blue Jays during a 9-3 loss to Luis Torrens and the Seattle Mariners. Read story

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Tyler Gilbert, right, celebrates after his complete game no hitter against the San Diego Padres with catcher Daulton Varsho, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Phoenix. It was Gilbert's first career start. The Diamondbacks won 7-0.

Diamondbacks’ Gilbert throws no-hitter in first career start

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Tyler Gilbert, right, celebrates after his complete game no hitter against the San Diego Padres with catcher Daulton Varsho, Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, in Phoenix. It was Gilbert's first career start. The Diamondbacks won 7-0.

August 14, 2021, 8:31pm National Sports

Tyler Gilbert became the first pitcher in 68 years to throw a no-hitter in his first big league start, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks over the San Diego Padres 7-0 Saturday night with the record-tying eighth no-hitter in the majors this season. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Jarred Kelenic reacts to drawing a bases-loaded walk in the ninth inning to drive in the winning run in a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Seattle. The Mariners won 3-2.

Mariners draw bases-loaded walk in 9th, beat Blue Jays 3-2

Seattle Mariners' Jarred Kelenic reacts to drawing a bases-loaded walk in the ninth inning to drive in the winning run in a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Seattle. The Mariners won 3-2.

August 13, 2021, 11:01pm National Sports

Jarred Kelenic drew a bases-loaded walk in the ninth inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Friday night for their third straight win. Read story

Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart (30) drives as Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) and forward Jonquel Jones (35) defend during the first half of the Commissioner's Cup WNBA basketball game, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Phoenix.

Storm rout Sun 79-57 to win inaugural WNBA Commissioner’s Cup

Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart (30) drives as Connecticut Sun guard Natisha Hiedeman (2) and forward Jonquel Jones (35) defend during the first half of the Commissioner's Cup WNBA basketball game, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Phoenix.

August 12, 2021, 8:30pm National Sports

Breanna Stewart scored 15 of her 17 points in the first quarter and the Seattle Storm routed the Connecticut Sun 79-57 on Thursday night to win the inaugural WNBA Commissioner’s Cup. Read story

Chicago White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn warms up in the outfield before a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 in Dyersville, Iowa. The Yankees and White Sox are playing at a temporary stadium in the middle of a cornfield at the Field of Dreams movie site, the first Major League Baseball game held in Iowa.

Chisox, Yanks go deep into corn; Field of Dreams hosts more

Chicago White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn warms up in the outfield before a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021 in Dyersville, Iowa. The Yankees and White Sox are playing at a temporary stadium in the middle of a cornfield at the Field of Dreams movie site, the first Major League Baseball game held in Iowa.

August 12, 2021, 8:28pm National Sports

The ride to the Field of Dreams site to play the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night had everyone's attention, like a bunch of kids who couldn't believe what they were getting to do. Read story

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales reacts after the final out the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Seattle. Gonzales pitched a two-hitter as the Mariners won 3-1. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Gonzales throws 2-hitter as Mariners beat Rangers 3-1

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Marco Gonzales reacts after the final out the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Seattle. Gonzales pitched a two-hitter as the Mariners won 3-1. (AP Photo/Ted S.

August 12, 2021, 4:17pm National Sports

Marco Gonzales pitched a two-hitter, J.P. Crawford and Jake Fraley homered and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 3-1 on Thursday. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Luis Torrens, left, celebrates his single that scored Jarred Kelenic with the winning run off of Texas Rangers pitcher Dennis Santana (56) during the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in Seattle. The Mariners won 2-1. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Torrens’ 9th-inning single sends Mariners over Rangers 2-1

Seattle Mariners' Luis Torrens, left, celebrates his single that scored Jarred Kelenic with the winning run off of Texas Rangers pitcher Dennis Santana (56) during the ninth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, in Seattle. The Mariners won 2-1. (AP Photo/Ted S.

August 11, 2021, 11:14pm National Sports

Luis Torrens hit a ninth-inning single to score the winning run, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 on Wednesday night. Read story

San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon will be entering her eighth season as an assistant and has been interviewed for several head coach positions but hasn't gotten an offer yet to be the first female to lead a NBA team.

Hammon hopes it becomes normal for women to get NBA jobs

San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon will be entering her eighth season as an assistant and has been interviewed for several head coach positions but hasn't gotten an offer yet to be the first female to lead a NBA team.

August 11, 2021, 5:17pm National Sports

Becky Hammon can’t wait for the time when it’s normal for women to interview for head coaching positions in the NBA and their gender isn’t the story. Read story

Kara Winger carries the flag of the United States of America during the closing ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday in Tokyo, Japan.

In choosing Kara Winger to carry flag, U.S. Olympic team puts values over medals

Kara Winger carries the flag of the United States of America during the closing ceremony of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday in Tokyo, Japan.

August 9, 2021, 4:35pm National Sports

Kara Winger is the former American record-holder in the javelin throw who just wrapped up her fourth Olympics. She has never finished higher than 13th place. Read story