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Jaguars DE Arik Armstead activated from PUP list
The Jacksonville Jaguars activated defensive end Arik Armstead from the physically unable to perform list on Tuesday.,Armstead, 30, is working his way back from offseason surgery to repair a torn meniscus. He missed five games last season with foot and knee injuries before returning to help the San ...
Sleepless in Scotland: Lydia Ko waiting for golden reality to sink in
New Zealand's Lydia Ko won a gold medal in the women's Olympic golf competition in Paris on Saturday and immediately qualified for the LPGA Hall of Fame.,That's an impressive turn of events, so much so that the 27-year-old wasn't sure if her fairy-tale story was real or a dream.,"I actually don't kn...
Dodgers RHP River Ryan to undergo Tommy John surgery
Right-hander River Ryan, the Los Angeles Dodgers' top pitching prospect, will require Tommy John surgery, the team announced Tuesday.,It's the latest blow for an injury-plagued pitching staff that has been held together seemingly by duct tape. MLB.com reported 11 L.A. starters have spent time on the...
Phillies reinstate RHP Taijuan Walker from injured list
The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated right-hander Taijuan Walker from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday.,Walker, celebrating his 32nd birthday, will start Tuesday night's game against the visiting Miami Marlins.,Walker (3-3, 5.60 ERA) landed on the injured list on June 23 with inflammation in his r...
Raiders sign free agent QB Nathan Peterman
The Las Vegas Raiders signed free agent quarterback Nathan Peterman on Tuesday.,Peterman, 30, previously served as a backup to then-Raiders quarterback Derek Carr in 2020 and 2021.,He should be familiar with the Raiders' playbook under offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, who was his offensive coordina...
Paris Olympics ratings up 82 percent over Tokyo Games
Viewership of the 2024 Paris Olympics averaged a combined 30.6 million per day for NBC Universal's daytime and primetime coverage, an 82 percent increase from the 2020 Tokyo Games, the company said.,The Tokyo Olympics, delayed until 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, averaged 16.9 million viewer...
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy to have knee surgery
Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will have meniscus surgery this week, head coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday.,The first-round draft pick (10th overall), who led Michigan to an undefeated national championship last season, reported soreness in his right knee before the diagnosis.,...
Cowboys become first sports franchise to surpass $10B valuation
The Dallas Cowboys haven't won a Super Bowl since their star quarterback Dak Prescott was 2 1/2 years old.,That last championship was recorded on Jan. 28, 1996. Plenty of fruitless seasons have followed for "America's Team," but the lack of another Lombardi Trophy hasn't diminished their overall val...
Browns rookie Mike Hall Jr. arrested on domestic violence charge
Cleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. was arrested Tuesday morning following a domestic altercation in Avon, Ohio.,Police told NFL.com that was Hall, 21, was booked on a first-degree misdemeanor domestic violence charge.,"We are aware of the incident involving Mike Hall Jr. last nig...
Dolphins release former Titans DT Teair Tart
The Miami Dolphins released veteran defensive tackle Teair Tart on Tuesday.,He signed a one-year, $1.3 million deal with $567,500 fully guaranteed on April 8.,Tart, 27, has recorded 2.5 sacks, 14 quarterback hits, 79 tackles and one interception in 47 games (36 starts) with the Tennessee Titans (202...
Sporting KC sign veteran D Joaquin Fernandez
Sporting Kansas City signed veteran defender Joaquin Fernandez through the 2025 season on Tuesday.,The 28-year-old center back arrives from Turkey's Trabzonspor after playing in his native Spain from 2013-23.,He tallied six goals and three assists in 313 career matches with UD Almeria, Real Valladol...
Frank Selvy, 100-point scorer in college, dies at 91
Frank Selvy, who set an NCAA Division I record with a 100-point game in 1954, died Tuesday at 91.,His alma mater, South Carolina's Furman University, confirmed the passing of the All-America guard.,"It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Frank Selvy, Furm...
Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (leg) carted off field
New York Giants rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. was carted off the field Tuesday after suffering a potentially serious non-contact injury to his right leg, multiple outlets reported.,The injury reportedly occurred during a special teams drill. Trainers put an air cast on his leg before he heade...
Blues tender offers to Edmonton duo
The St. Louis Blues tendered offer sheets to a pair of Edmonton Oilers, defenseman Philip Broberg and forward Dylan Holloway, Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said Tuesday.,Both players are restricted free agents.,The Oilers have an Aug. 20 deadline to match the offers. If they don't, they will ...
Commanders sign WR Martavis Bryant after long absence
Veteran wide receiver Martavis Bryant moved a step closer to his first NFL action in six years, signing Tuesday with the Washington Commanders.,The NFL indefinitely suspended Bryant, now 32, in 2018 following multiple drug violations. The league did not reinstate him until last November.,He spent ti...
Kentucky's Valhalla to host 2028 Solheim Cup
Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky., was named Tuesday as the host course for the 21st Solheim Cup in 2028.,Valhalla will join The Greenbrier, Muirfield Village and Gleneagles as the only courses to host both a Solheim Cup -- which pits top American players from the LPGA Tour against European pros...
Penguins, Blues swap multiple draft picks
The Pittsburgh Penguins exchanged multiple draft picks with the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday.,The Penguins acquired the Blues' 2026 second-round pick and the Ottawa Senators' 2025 third-round selection.,In exchange, St. Louis received a 2025 second-round pick and a 2026 fifth-round selection from Pitt...
Bills WR Chase Claypool (toe) placed on IR
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Chase Claypool landed on injured reserve Tuesday due to a lingering toe injury.,Claypool last practiced on July 28. ,The 26-year-old Claypool was looking for a fresh start in Buffalo after spending his first four NFL seasons in three different cities. He signed a one-year...
Braves, Giants aim to wake up bats in rematch
The Atlanta Braves and host San Francisco Giants hope to get their offenses back in high gear when they meet again on Tuesday, one night after a classic pitchers' duel.,Braves right-hander Charlie Morton (6-7, 4.47 ERA) and Giants lefty Kyle Harrison (6-5, 4.08) will be tasked with the near-impossib...
Jackson Merrill, Padres look to keep having 'fun' vs. Pirates
Most experts consider Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes as the favorite to win the National League Rookie of the Year award.,But San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill is doing his best to make voters think otherwise. He captured NL Player of the Week honors Monday and then saved ...