Granite Construction Inc. (GVA) on Thursday reported a loss of $278.2 million in its second quarter. On a per-share basis, the Watsonville, California-based company said it had a loss of $6.36.

Eddie Howe is expected to leave his role as Newcastle head coach less than a month before the start of the Premier League ...

Most Americans say Iran war isn't worthwhile as even Republican support slips slightly: new AP-NORC poll.

Kansas City Royals (46-63, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (54-55, third in the AL Central) ...

The Boston Red Sox meet the Athletics with a 2-1 series lead.

Miami Marlins (55-54, third in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (46-63, fifth in the NL East) ...

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Chicago White Sox. Chicago is 33-21 at home and 56-51 overall. The White Sox are 39-14 in games when they scored five or more ...

Both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Seattle Mariners are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday.

Washington Nationals (55-54, fourth in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (63-45, first in the NL East) ...

Pittsburgh Pirates (55-54, third in the NL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (50-57, fifth in the NL Central) ...

Chicago Cubs (61-47, second in the NL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (54-54, fourth in the NL Central) ...

Texas Rangers (55-53, first in the AL West) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (63-44, first in the AL East) ...