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Report: D-backs extend contract of GM Mike Hazen
The Arizona Diamondbacks and general manager Mike Hazen have agreed to a contract extension that locks him up through the 2028 season, the Arizona Republic reported Wednesday....

2023 Sanderson Farms Championship: Preview, Props, Best Bets
The Sanderson Farms Championship is the second of seven events in the FedEx Cup Fall, the new slate of tournaments that will determine final status for the 2024 PGA Tour season....

Report: WNBA to announce Bay Area expansion team Thursday
The WNBA will announce an expansion team to be based in the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday, USA Today reported....

LIV Golf chairman participating in DP World Tour event
LIV Golf chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan is participating in this week's DP World Tour event in Scotland....

Urban Meyer denies link to Michigan State vacancy
Three-time national champion Urban Meyer denied reports linking him to the Michigan State coaching vacancy....

Jets taking snap restrictions off RB Breece Hall
The New York Jets are lifting the snap count restrictions on running back Breece Hall heading into Week 5....

Rams open 21-day practice window for WR Cooper Kupp
The Rams officially opened the 21-day practice window for All-Pro wide receiver Cooper Kupp on Wednesday....

Reports: Broncos to release LB Randy Gregory
The Denver Broncos are releasing linebacker Randy Gregory, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday....

ATP roundup: Jannik Sinner captures Beijing crown
No. 6 seed Jannik Sinner finally broke through for a 7-6 (2), 7-6 (2) victory against Daniil Medvedev to capture the China Open title on Wednesday in Beijing....

Jelena Ostapenko jolts Jessica Pegula in Beijing
Jelena Ostapenko recorded a 6-4, 6-2 win over fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula on Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals at the China Open in Beijing....

NCAA shrinks window to enter transfer portal
The window for Division I college athletes to enter the transfer portal is shrinking from 60 to 45 days....

Lexi Thompson to play in PGA's Shriners Children's Open
LPGA star Lexi Thompson will make her PGA Tour debut next week at the Shriners Children's Open....

After exciting wins, Baylor, Texas Tech put momentum to the test
After securing momentous victories last weekend, Baylor and Texas Tech will see whose provided more of a spark when the teams meet in Waco, Texas, on Saturday in a Big 12 Conference matchup....

Rays' home playoff crowd is MLB's smallest since 1919
The Tampa Bay Rays' home playoff game against the Texas Rangers in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Tuesday attracted just 19,704 fans — the fewest for a major league postseason game since 1919 (excluding COVID-affected contests)....

Brewers turn to Freddy Peralta for bounce-back vs. D-backs
MILWAUKEE — Freddy Peralta, moved up a day in the rotation, will try to extend the Milwaukee Brewers' season on Wednesday....

Report: Rockets set to sign F Reggie Bullock
Veteran forward Reggie Bullock will sign with the Houston Rockets after clearing waivers, The Athletic reported Tuesday....

Aaron Nola, Phillies aim to close out Marlins
Aaron Nola hasn't earned a win since August, but a victory on Wednesday would send the Philadelphia Phillies to the National League Division Series....

No. 9 USC aims for defensive improvement vs. Arizona
No. 9 Southern California features the nation's highest-scoring offense but continues to have concerns on defense as it heads into a Saturday night Pac-12 game against Arizona in Los Angeles....

Colorado faces ASU in matchup of skidding Pac-12 teams
Teams with first-year coaches who are on losing streaks will meet Saturday when Arizona State hosts Colorado in a Pac-12 Conference game in Tempe, Ariz....

Florida has score to settle with Vanderbilt
Florida seeks payback for last season's upset loss to Vanderbilt when the teams meet in Southeastern Conference action on Saturday at Gainesville, Fla....