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Wake Forest yet to name starting QB for Week 1 vs. NC A&T
Wake Forest has held out on revealing the outcome of the preseason quarterback competition, but the Demon Deacons can't wait to get going in hopes of having a better season than a year ago.,They open against visiting North Carolina A&T on Thursday night in Winston-Salem, N.C.,"It's really our last g...

Orioles 1B Ryan Mountcastle heads to IL with wrist sprain
The Baltimore Orioles placed first baseman Ryan Mountcastle on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a left wrist sprain.,The move was retroactive to Friday.,The Orioles recalled infielder Livan Soto from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move.,Mountcastle sustained the injury Thursday in a game a...

Reports: RB Dalvin Cook to work out for Cowboys
Four-time Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook will meet with the Dallas Cowboys and work out for the team on Tuesday, multiple media outlets reported Monday.,Cook has rushed for 6,207 yards and 47 touchdowns in 88 NFL games (73 starts) over seven seasons since being a second-round draft pick by the Mi...

Rutgers has high hopes as it prepares to host FCS foe Howard in opener
Greg Schiano may have his most talented team in years, and between that and a softer schedule than usual, expectations in New Jersey are on the rise.,The veteran Rutgers coach will lead the Scarlet Knights into their season opener Thursday against FCS visitors Howard in Piscataway, N.J.,The Big Ten ...

Falcons, Eternal Fire, FURIA move on at BetBoom Dacha Belgrade #2
Team Falcons advanced to the Group A grand final at the BetBoom Dacha Belgrade #2 event by defeating 9z Team on Monday in Serbia.,Team Falcons got revenge on 9z, who had beaten them 2-1 on the first day of competition. That sent Falcons into the lower bracket of Group A, where they met 9z in the fin...

Tigers SS Javier Baez (hip) to undergo season-ending surgery
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez will undergo season-ending surgery on his right hip after struggling through another poor campaign.,The Tigers are still determining when and where the surgery will take place.,Baez batted just .184 with six homers and 37 RBIs in 80 games this season, his third w...

A'ja Wilson, Aces hope to build momentum on visit to Wings
The Las Vegas Aces continue their path to a playoff spot as they face the lowly Dallas Wings in a Western Conference showdown Tuesday in Dallas.,The Aces (18-11) have gone 2-3 since the WNBA's return from its Olympic break, ranking fifth in the league standings. They are coming off a week in which t...

Sizzling D-backs begin long homestand with series against Mets
The Arizona Diamondbacks didn't move above the .500 mark for good this season until beating the Toronto Blue Jays on July 12.,Six-plus weeks later, the Diamondbacks are the hottest team in the majors. Arizona will aim to move 20 games over the break-even mark when they face the New York Mets on Tues...

Reports: Packers acquiring QB Malik Willis for seventh-round pick in 2025
The Tennessee Titans are trading quarterback Malik Willis to the Green Bay Packers for a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, multiple outlets reported Monday.,Willis, 25, could be the backup to Jordan Love, who became the Packers' starter last season and signed a four-year, $220 million contra...

Phillies LHP Jose Alvarado (personal) placed on restricted list
The Philadelphia Phillies placed left-handed pitcher Jose Alvarado on the restricted list Monday, saying in a release that Alvarado has left the team to deal with a personal matter.,Alvarado was with the Phillies earlier Monday and met with team officials before leaving the ballpark, The Athletic re...

2024 U.S. Open: Can Coco Gauff challenge heavy favorites?
Coco Gauff kicked off her 2024 U.S. Open with an easy victory over little-known Varvara Gracheva, but can the top-ranked American overcome a challenging summer to successfully defend her title?,The third-seeded Gauff opened the tournament at +1000 by DraftKings to win the women's title. That's well ...

Pirates place C Joey Bart (hamstring) on IL, move Oneil Cruz to CF
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed Joey Bart on the 10-day injured list on Monday because of a left hamstring strain and recalled fellow catcher Henry Davis from Triple-A Indianapolis.,In other moves, the Pirates activated infielder Nick Gonzales (groin discomfort) from the 10-day IL and designated right...

NASCAR upholds Austin Dillon decision after appeal
NASCAR upheld the decision to strip Austin Dillon of his playoff eligibility after hearing Dillon's appeal.,NASCAR announced its final ruling Monday, citing final appeals officer Bill Mullis' explanation that according to their evidence from SMT and IDAS systems, a violation of Rule 12.3.2.1.B "more...

Pirates place C Joey Bart (hamstring) on IL, recall C Henry Davis
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed Joey Bart on the 10-day injured list on Monday because of a left hamstring strain and recalled fellow catcher Henry Davis from Triple-A Indianapolis.,In other moves, the Pirates activated second baseman Nick Gonzales (groin discomfort) from the 10-day IL and designated ...

Red Sox C Danny Jansen makes history, but Jays come away with win
George Springer homered and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a two-run double in the late innings as the visiting Toronto Blue Jays went on to a 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox in Monday's historic completion of a June 26 suspended game.,Boston catcher Danny Jansen made major league history as the first pl...

Giants begin brutal closing stretch against Central-leading Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to surprising rookie right-hander Tobias Myers when they host the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series.,Myers (6-5, 2.87 ERA) will be opposed by Logan Webb (11-8, 3.13, who is 2-0 with a 1.73 ERA in four career starts vs. the Brewers.,B...

No. 11 Missouri draws overhauled Murray State in weeknight opener
At least Murray State has the element of surprise on its side when it faces No. 11 Missouri. ,Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz admitted that his staff doesn't have a great read on the Racers heading into their game Thursday night at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Mo.,"It's going to be a d...

Reds, Alexis Diaz seek bounce-back series vs. A's
One of the bright spots for the Cincinnati Reds this season has been the performance of closer Alexis Diaz, but he'll be aiming to rebound like the rest of his team when they open a three-game series against the visiting Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.,Diaz served up a walk-off two-run homer to ...

Danny Jansen makes history, Blue Jays top his current team in Boston
George Springer homered and Vladimir Guerrero hit a two-RBI double in the late innings as the visiting Toronto Blue Jays went on to a 4-1 win over the Boston Red Sox in Monday's historic completion of a June 26 suspended game.,Boston's loss spoiled catcher Danny Jansen making major league history as...

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb signs for reported record amount
The Dallas Cowboys signed wide receiver CeeDee Lamb to what multiple outlets reported is a record-breaking four-year deal.,The $136 million contract extension includes a $38 million signing bonus, the largest ever for a wide receiver, per the reports. NFL Network reported the deal includes $100 mill...