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Jets coach: RB Breece Hall (groin) to be ready for Week 1
New York Jets running back Breece Hall is expected to be recovered from his groin injury in time for the season opener, head coach Aaron Glenn said Tuesday.,Glenn told reporters Hall will be out two-to-three weeks and the Jets open the regular season on the road against the Tennessee Titans on Sept....
Sporting KC acquire F Andre Luiz in club-record transfer
Sporting Kansas City acquired Brazilian forward Andre Luiz for a franchise-record transfer fee on Tuesday.,The Athletic reported the MLS club paid $18 million up front to Greek club Olympiacos FC in a deal that could be worth up to $22 million if certain performance metrics are met.,It dwarfs the pr...
Report: Bears RB Kyle Monangai (knee) out multiple weeks
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai will be sidelined multiple weeks with a hyperextended right knee, ESPN reported.,He underwent an MRI after sustaining the injury at Sunday's practice, where he got tangled up with defensive tackle Grady Jarrett during an 11-on-11 period.,The timeline puts Mon...
Falcons sign DE Za'Darius Smith to 1-year deal
The Atlanta Falcons signed three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Za'Darius Smith to a one-year contract on Tuesday.,The Falcons did not reveal the financial terms for Smith, who worked out for the Falcons on Monday. NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported the deal is worth $6 million and up to $8 million wi...
Roger Goodell: 'No doubt' over NFL team outside USA
Given the increasing number of international games, commissioner Roger Goodell said it's a foregone conclusion that the NFL will have a team based outside of the United States.,"At some point, there will be NFL teams outside the USA. I have no doubt that this will happen one day," Goodell told forme...
Aug. 18 to honor life, legacy of Kyle Busch
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- On what certainly feels a fitting date to celebrate Kyle Busch's impact on NASCAR, today -- 8.18 a nod to Busch's famed car numbers -- the sport's entire industry will recognize "Kyle Busch Day" with competitors, crew members, team owners and corporate execs sharing favorite m...
Dodgers turn to Eric Lauer in rematch vs. Rockies
The Los Angeles Dodgers bounced back from a tough weekend to rout the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a three-game series on Monday.,The Dodgers will try to make it two straight in Denver when the teams play again Tuesday night.,Los Angeles' 11-5 win on Monday came after losing three of four to Mi...
Cubs piling up hits in series vs. rival White Sox
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong commonly goes by his initials, PCA, but teammate Nico Hoerner prefers another abbreviation.,"He's been our MVP, and then just the direction that he's taken our team when a lot of us were struggling early in the year," Hoerner said. "He put the team on ...
Mets winning with defense against aggressive Padres
It took more than four months of this season, but the run-prevention defense that Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns promised last winter finally showed up in a big way Monday night for New York.,The suddenly surging Mets will look to build off a historic defensive effort when they ...
Twins' Luke Keaschall intent on setting tone again vs. Braves
The Minnesota Twins' newly appointed leadoff hitter is feeling right at home in his important role.,Luke Keaschall and the Twins will look to string together back-to-back successes when they face off against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday evening in Minneapolis.,Keaschall took over the leadoff job in...
Fresh off romp, Red Sox bid to continue power surge vs. D-backs
Boston Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman liked what he saw from his team's offense Monday night.,Rutschman undoubtedly hopes to see similar production when the Red Sox face the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday in the second contest of a three-game series. ,Boston collected 16 hits during Monda...
Maikel Garcia, healthier Royals take aim at A's again
The Kansas City Royals are looking forward to showing teams what they can do when healthy.,After trotting out its healthiest lineup in weeks against the visiting Athletics in the opener of their four-game series, Kansas City will probably send out a similar group in the second contest on Tuesday nig...
Buoyed by Bryan Baker, Rays take on Blue Jays
The Tampa Bay Rays broke their three-game losing skid with a comeback victory Monday night, but it took a Herculean effort from right-hander Bryan Baker, the major league leader in saves, to do it.,The American League-leading club will carry that momentum into Tuesday evening's tilt against the Toro...
Tigers strive to build momentum, clinch series vs. Pirates
The Detroit Tigers know they can't afford any extended losing streaks for the rest of the season.,After snapping a three-game skid, the Tigers will turn to Keider Montero (9-7, 3.22 ERA) on Tuesday against the host Pittsburgh Pirates in hopes of stringing wins together. The Pirates will start fellow...
Phillies' Zack Wheeler eager to end frustrating run vs. Marlins
The Philadelphia Phillies have won four games in a row and hope it's now right-hander Zack Wheeler's turn to get back into the win column.,Wheeler, who has not posted a win in more than a month, will get the ball Tuesday in the second contest of a three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins...
Dane Myers, Reds carry momentum into middle game of Cardinals series
After his best day at the plate this season, Cincinnati center fielder Dane Myers will carry a mini hot streak into action Tuesday as the Reds host the St. Louis Cardinals for the middle contest of a five-game, four-day series.,The teams split a pair of one-run decisions in a Monday doubleheader.,Ci...
Carlos Rodon returns from IL as Yankees attempt to slow Orioles
One strong week put the Baltimore Orioles into a potential playoff position.,Now the Orioles get a chance to prove if their surge has staying power when they square off with a team firmly in the American League postseason picture.,The New York Yankees, who hold the top AL wild-card spot, begin a thr...
Reports: Colts signing Keenan Allen to add depth to receiver corps
Last season, the Indianapolis Colts turned to longtime Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers when injuries wiped out their options at the position.,Now they are turning to one of his favorite targets for the same reason.,According to multiple reports Monday night, the Colts have agreed to terms with ve...
MLB roundup: Pete Crow-Armstrong homers to start, end Cubs' win
Pete Crow-Armstrong belted a game-ending two-run homer in the 10th inning to cap a 4-for-5, two-homer night and lift the host Chicago Cubs to a 7-5 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Monday.,The center fielder, who also homered to lead off the Cubs' half of the first inning, became the sixth p...
Tigers grab lead with rallies in 1st and 2nd, cruise past Pirates
Hao-Yu Lee and Zach McKinstry each had three hits while Kevin McGonigle added two -- including a two-run home run -- to help the Detroit Tigers outlast the host Pittsburgh Pirates for an 8-5 win on Monday night.,Lee drove in two runs and Max Clark also had two hits as the Tigers snapped a three-game...