Cubs shoot for another W vs. host Astros John Lackey missed a decent chunk of August with a right shoulder strain. Judging by his first start back from the disabled list, everything seems to be in fine working order.
Author: Brad Burns
Florida aims to extend Kentucky’s misery Kentucky has dropped its past 29 meetings with Florida. Can Mark Stoops’ bunch avoid the big 3-0 this afternoon?
SMU, Baylor set for high-scoring showdown Baylor already annihilated its lone FCS opponent of the year. This afternoon, will Jim Grobe’s group look just as strong against one of the AAC’s most improved squads?
Toronto aims to bounce back against Boston While the Blue Jays are sliding at the worst possible time, their biggest threat in the American League East continues to round into peak form.
Tigers anticipate better outcome vs. Eagles Missouri’s much-ballyhooed defense largely failed to contain West Virginia in last Saturday’s trip to Morgantown. This evening, though, the results should be much different.
Bears host Mustangs in intrastate clash After months of fielding ugly questions about off-field conduct, Baylor returned to the actual gridiron last Saturday. And, if only for one evening, everything in Waco was right again.
Gators gun for commanding W vs. Wildcats Last Saturday, Florida was never in serious jeopardy of dropping its season opener. Yet coach Jim McElwain didn’t exactly lavish praise on his players after their 24-7 win over UMass.
Arkansas faces stern challenge against TCU For the third straight year, the Razorbacks will meet a Big 12 foe early in their nonconference schedule. But is Bret Bielema’s squad truly ready for the challenge?
Bryant, MLB-best Cubs invade Astros’ lair With their playoff aspirations fading fast, the Astros will ask a rookie hurler to muzzle the 89-50 Cubs in a few hours. The majors’ top team boasts, well, a much steadier option on the hill.
Cards hope Martinez can silence Brewers Shaky starting pitching and sloppy defense doomed the Cardinals in their series-opening loss to the Brewers. But will Carlos Martinez rise to the rescue tonight?