Madison Bumgarner headed up the dugout steps for the ninth inning when manager Bruce Bochy asked how he was feeling. ”Why are you asking?” San Francisco’s ace cracked. Minutes later, he completed a five-hitter with 12 strikeouts, backed by Brandon Belt’s two solo home runs that broke up a pitcher’s duel as the San Francisco Giants beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Browns Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas did not sustain any significant damage when he was hit on the right knee during practice. Thomas did not practice Tuesday, but that was a planned rest day for the veteran. Thomas had his knee struck from behind by rookie defensive tackle Danny Shelton, who inadvertently fell into the eight-time Pro Bowler while being blocked on a running play on Monday.
Ireland’s Sam Bennett sprinted to his second win in three days and third of the season on stage three of Bayern Rundfahrt in Germany on Friday.
England centre Manu Tuilagi will miss the World Cup after pleading guilty to assaulting a police officer.
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of 19-year-old attacking midfielder Nathan from Brazilian club Atletico Paranaense.
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman is relishing the return of England striker Jay Rodriguez ahead of next season.
Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward says Memphis Depay is just the first of a number of signings the club will make in the summer transfer window.
Bury manager David Flitcroft has released four players as the club plan for life in League One.
Oldham manager Darren Kelly has revealed that the club have released utility player David Mellor.
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood insists the club will ‘keep everyone’ this summer despite speculation the big names could leave Villa Park.
Massimo Cellino insists he has no intention of selling Leeds but refused to say whether he would be keeping Neil Redfearn as head coach.
Ireland’s Sam Bennett claimed an impressive sprint victory on stage one of Bayern Rundfahrt in Germany.
