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WR Amari Cooper informs Raiders he is retiring
Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper informed the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday that he is retiring, ending a 10-season career.,Cooper informed head coach Pete Carroll of his decision, Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said.,"It's unfortunate, because I think the world of (Cooper)," ...
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey listed on injury report with calf issues
The San Francisco 49ers had a surprise addition on their Thursday injury report, listing star running back Christian McCaffrey as being a limited participant with a calf problem.,On-site reporters also reported that McCaffrey was limited.,That was a change from Wednesday's initial report that didn't...
Aryna Sabalenka tops Jessica Pegula again in U.S. Open semis
Jessica Pegula had to make her opponent sweat a little more this time, but the result was the same at the U.S. Open on Thursday -- an Aryna Sabalenka win.,The top-seeded Sabalenka defeated fourth-seeded Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals in New York, advancing to the event's final for the second...
Kahleah Copper, Mercury top Mystics for 6th straight win
Kahleah Copper scored 18 points and the visiting Phoenix Mercury extended their winning streak to six games by leading most of the way in a 75-69 victory over the host Washington Mystics on Thursday.,The Mercury (27-14) matched their longest winning streak of the season and won for the 11th time in ...
Inter Miami's Luis Suarez apologizes for spitting incident
Inter Miami forward Luis Suarez issued an apology on Thursday for spitting on a Seattle Sounders staff member four days earlier at the end of the Leagues Cup final.,As the Sounders concluded a 3-0 victory in Seattle, the teams got in a scuffle that featured the Suarez spitting incident as well as Mi...
Floyd Mayweather Jr., Mike Tyson agree to exhibition fight
Boxing legends Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mike Tyson are set to square off in an exhibition boxing match next spring, it was announced Thursday. The exhibition will be put on by CSI Sports / Fight Sports, with exact dates and locations still unclear.,"Iron" Mike Tyson (50-7, 44 KOs) hasn't secured a p...
Paul Skenes dominates Dodgers in Pirates' sweep
Paul Skenes tossed six shutout innings, allowing two hits and striking out eight to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-3 win and a three-game sweep over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night.,Skenes (10-9) further solidified his case for his first National League Cy Young Award with another...
College Sports Commission approved $79.8M in NIL since June
The College Sports Commission, charged with overseeing revenue sharing over the current "Power Four" conferences, issued a report on Thursday touting over 8,000 deals totaling nearly $80 million since the implementation of a name, image and likeness (NIL) system on June 11 of this year.,More precise...
Scott Frost, UCF turn to backup QB vs. scuffling North Carolina A&T
Central Florida is easing into Scott Frost's second tenure as its head coach.,After a shaky opening victory over Jacksonville State, UCF (1-0) has a date with struggling FCS squad North Carolina A&T (0-1) on Saturday night in Orlando, Fla.,There is uncertainty at quarterback for UCF as opening game ...
Fever star Caitlin Clark (groin) to miss rest of season
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, who suffered a right groin injury on July 15, will not return this season, she announced Thursday on social media.,Clark, 23, played in just 13 games for the Fever (21-20), who are contending for one of the final three playoff spots with a week remaining in the regu...
No Caitlin Clark or Angel Reese as Sky visit Fever
Injuries and late-game lapses have mounted for the Indiana Fever down the stretch, but the WNBA playoffs remain in range.,That's a testament to the group's resolve, in leading scorer Kelsey Mitchell's view, and that resolve is about to be tested some more.,On the heels of Caitlin Clark announcing Th...
Eagles DT Jalen Carter ejected for spitting on Dak Prescott at start of game
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected before playing a down in the NFL season opener Thursday night when he was caught spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.,Not long after the host Eagles raised their second Super Bowl championship banner, Philadelphia kicked o...
Run-happy Auburn rolls into home opener vs. Ball State
Fresh off an impressive road victory over a Power 4 opponent, Auburn returns to the Plains on Saturday to face Ball State in its home opener.,The Tigers (1-0) got an extra day to prepare for the Cardinals (0-1) thanks to their 38-24 win at Baylor coming last Friday. Even with a win over a Big 12 tea...
Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto signs 4-year extension for reported $120M
After a breakout season in 2024, Denver Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto signed a four-year contract extension Thursday.,Bonitto's agency, Athletes First, announced the contract is worth $106 million, and multiple media reports said the deal was worth up to $120 million with incentives and inc...
Rory McIlroy fumes after being put on clock at Irish Open
A warning for time may have helped spoil a hot start for Rory McIlroy at the Irish Open in Straffan, Ireland Thursday, as the native of Northern Ireland finished his day with two bogeys across his final three holes. ,Instead of being in a tie for 12th, a few shots off the pace of co-leaders France's...
Houston, encouraged by key debuts, renews rivalry with Rice
While Houston coach Willie Fritz opened his second season with the Cougars last Thursday, there was enough change within the program to mimic the feeling of an altogether fresh start.,The Cougars' 27-0 home victory over Stephen F. Austin not only featured a ballyhooed newcomer at quarterback in Texa...
Kansas State, Army strive to improve after tough showings vs. FCS teams
Army and Kansas State, both coming off disappointing performances last Saturday, will square off Saturday night in Manhattan, Kan.,Kansas State (1-1) needed a last-minute touchdown pass by Avery Johnson to beat FCS opponent North Dakota 38-35 last Saturday. Johnson finished the night with 318 passin...
PARIVISION among 4 teams to start 2-0 at The International
PARIVISION, Team Tidebound, Xtreme Gaming and Team Falcons opened The International 2025 with a pair of victories Thursday in Hamburg, Germany.,TI 14 kicked off its first two rounds Thursday, and those four 2-0 clubs are now one win away from advancing directly to the playoff stage. They'll face off...
Storm out to boost playoff hopes, sweep Liberty
The WNBA regular season is near the finish line, and Friday night in Seattle, the Storm and New York Liberty will each fight for their place in the playoffs., ,For Seattle (22-20), it is in a battle for one of the last remaining spots in the postseason with two games remaining. After winning two str...
Alabama DE Jeremiah Beaman could miss rest of season
Alabama redshirt freshman defensive end Jeremiah Beaman will likely miss the rest of the 2025 season due to a lower-body injury, coach Kalen DeBoer said.,DeBoer said Beaman was injured in practice Wednesday morning.,"The word is out and the families and everything have been notified, but Jeremiah Be...