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Commanders name rookie QB Jayden Daniels as starter
The Washington Commanders named rookie Jayden Daniels their starting quarterback for the season opener on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 8.,Last season's Heisman Trophy winner at LSU, Daniels was the No. 2 overall selection in the NFL Draft behind top overall selection, quarterba...
Braves 3B Austin Riley out 6-8 weeks with hand fracture
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley was diagnosed Monday with a fractured right hand and will miss the next 6-8 weeks, potentially ending his season.,Riley left Sunday's road game against the Los Angeles Angels when he was hit in the hand by a pitch from right-hander Jack Kochanowicz.,After in...
Ole Miss DL Zxavian Harris faces domestic violence charge
Ole Miss defensive tackle Zxavian Harris was arrested Sunday on charges of domestic violence and obstructing arrest, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office.,The university did not respond to a request from ESPN for comment on Monday. Rebels coach Lane Kiffin was scheduled to meet with re...
Braves set to face Phillies as injuries continue to mount
When the Atlanta Braves open their crucial three-game home series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday they will be without starting third baseman Austin Riley.,An MRI on Monday revealed that Riley has a fractured right hand after being hit by a pitch during Sunday's road game against the Lo...
Lions drawing heavy support to topple 49ers in NFC
The public is leaning heavily toward the hangover of letting a Super Bowl appearance slip away being less severe than the headache of actually losing the Super Bowl.,The Detroit Lions led 24-10 at halftime in San Francisco in last year's NFC Championship Game, only to see the 49ers storm back for a ...
Arizona State names Sam Leavitt starting QB
Sam Leavitt was named the starting quarterback at Arizona State, where he beat out fellow transfer Jeff Sims, ESPN reported Monday.,Leavitt transferred from Michigan State after two seasons. Arizona State opens its first season in the Big 12 at home against Wyoming on Aug. 31.,Both players have been...
Mike Tyson 'better,' set for bout with Jake Paul
One month after Mike Tyson originally was scheduled for a return to the boxing ring in a bout against Jake Paul, the former heavyweight champion said he is "ready" to fight again.,Tyson and Paul are now scheduled for a Nov. 15 bout at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the Dallas Cowboys. The...
Report: Chargers releasing QB Max Duggan
The Los Angeles Chargers are releasing quarterback Max Duggan, NFL Network reported Monday.,Duggan, 23, was their seventh-round draft pick in 2023 but did not see any NFL action as a rookie.,With incumbent starter Justin Herbert dealing with a foot injury, the Chargers now have two healthy signal-ca...
Tyler Reddick storms to OT victory at Michigan
Tyler Reddick roared away from William Byron in the second overtime and broke Ford's stranglehold on Michigan International Raceway, winning the NASCAR Cup Series' postponed FireKeepers Casino 400 on Monday in Brooklyn, Mich.,After Martin Truex Jr. brought out the sixth caution with six laps left, l...
LLWS roundup: Aruba eliminates Australia
Aruba of the Caribbean Region eliminated Australia in emphatic fashion Monday, cruising to an 11-0 mercy-rule victory in four innings at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa.,The game had been suspended in the top of the second inning on Sunday due to inclement weather, with Aruba lead...
Four Ohio State players headline preseason All-America team
No. 2 Ohio State had four players selected to the Associated Press college football preseason All-America team on Monday, including safety Caleb Downs, a transfer from Alabama.,Defending champion Michigan and top-ranked Georgia -- including quarterback Carson Beck -- placed three players each. ,Down...
Report: Predators G Yaroslav Askarov requests trade
Top Nashville Predators goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov has requested a trade and will not report to the team's AHL affiliate, ESPN reported Monday.,The 2020 first-round draft pick's career path is blocked in Nashville, where veteran starter Juuse Saros signed an eight-year, $61.92 million ext...
Dolphins WR River Cracraft likely to miss start of season
Miami Dolphins wide receiver River Cracraft likely will miss the start of the regular season with an upper-body injury.,He will be out "some time for sure" but it doesn't appear to be season-ending, coach Mike McDaniel said Monday.,The Dolphins also reportedly signed former Pittsburgh Steelers runni...
Marlins DFA 3B/1B Emmanuel Rivera
The Miami Marlins selected the contract of right-hander Adam Oller from Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday and designated infielder Emmanuel Rivera for assignment.,Oller is expected to get the start for the Marlins against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Rivera's DFA opened up a spot on the 40-man ...
Raptors sign free agent G Jared Rhoden
The Toronto Raptors signed free agent guard Jared Rhoden on Monday. Terms were not disclosed.,Rhoden, who turns 25 on Aug. 27, averaged 4.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 14.4 minutes in 17 games off the Detroit Pistons' bench in 2023-24.,He compiled career averages of 4.1 points, 2.3 boards and 14.3 minu...
Vikings announce Stephon Gilmore signing, add WR
The Minnesota Vikings officially signed five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore on Monday amid a flurry of moves. ,The Vikings did not release terms, but multiple reports on Sunday said the deal was worth $10 million, including $7 million guaranteed. ,The Vikings also announced the signing of ...
Reckless driving charges dropped against Georgia LB
Charges of reckless driving and racing were dismissed against Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon on Monday.,Attorney Billy Healan confirmed to ESPN that his client pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of driving too fast for conditions at a hearing Monday at Athens-Clarke County Municipal Court.,Mondo...
QB Colt McCoy retires, joins NBC's Big Ten coverage
Journeyman quarterback Colt McCoy is retiring and moving into the broadcast booth, joining NBC Sports for Big Ten coverage this season.,McCoy will make his debut as an analyst when Colorado plays at Nebraska on Sept. 7.,"College Football has always held a special place in my heart. With the expansio...
Steelers await word on injured C Nate Herbig, RB Jaylen Warren
Pittsburgh Steelers center Nate Herbig could miss the season with a torn rotator cuff, multiple outlets reported, and running back Jaylen Warren is likely out "multiple weeks" with a hamstring injury.,Rookie Zach Frazier, a second-round pick from West Virginia, could be thrust into an immediate star...
Oilers trade D Cody Ceci to Sharks for D Ty Emberson
The Edmonton Oilers acquired Ty Emberson from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for fellow defenseman Cody Ceci and a 2025 third-round draft pick.,Both teams announced the trade on Sunday night.,Emberson, 24, made his NHL debut last season and contributed one goal, nine assists, 46 blocks and 94 hits ...