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Vols LB Arion Carter suspended 2 games for accepting plane ticket
The NCAA suspended Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter for two games because his agent paid for a flight to a pre-draft NFL training facility, the Knoxville News Sentinel reported Wednesday.,Accepting the $427 plane ticket was a Level III violation of NCAA rules, per the report.,Carter ultimately deci...
Sharks' Macklin Celebrini inks 5-year deal at record $18.8M annually
San Jose Sharks superstar forward Macklin Celebrini signed a five-year, $94 million contract extension on Wednesday.,At $18.8 million per season, he will become the highest-paid player in the league when his extension kicks in during the 2027-28 season. Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson signed for $...
Bucs DT Vita Vea 'tweaked something,' not practicing
Tampa Bay veteran defensive tackle Vita Vea "tweaked something" and did not practice Wednesday at training camp, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said.,The unspecified injury comes two days after the two-time Pro Bowl selection's agent confirmed that his client is seeking a trade following failed c...
Mariners ride power display into rematch vs. Dodgers
The Seattle Mariners hope they have found their identity again, and all it took was five home runs on a single night against the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers to get there.,A season high in homers, including two from Dominic Canzone, was just enough for a 7-6 series-opening victory...
Red Sox seek to capitalize on hitter's park against A's
The Boston Red Sox's bats have cooled despite the team playing in one of the most hitter-friendly ballparks in the majors the past two nights.,Boston will attempt to restart its offense on Wednesday night when it faces the Athletics in the third contest of a four-game set at Sutter Health Park in We...
Astros' Hayden Wesneski 'very excited' and 'nervous' for season debut vs. Angels
Right-hander Hayden Wesneski will make his first start in almost 15 months when the surging Houston Astros go for a three-game series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night in Anaheim, Calif., ,Wesneski last pitched in a major league game on May 6, 2025, in a 4-3 loss at Milwaukee. He wa...
Wyndham Clark excited to play ball at Rocket Classic
Wyndham Clark hopes his successful first pitch at Tuesday's Tigers game carries over to the first tee Thursday at the Rocket Classic in Detroit.,The Tigers delivered arguably their finest performance of the season with a 14-0 rout of the Baltimore Orioles after the ceremonial opening pitch from the ...
Cam Schlittler, Davis Martin determined to end July on high note as Yanks face White Sox
New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler posted a 1.48 ERA in May, but it swelled to 3.38 for games pitched in June.,He is back to his usual stinginess in Juiy, with a 2.05 ERA in four starts. The White Sox will try to send that number skyrocketing as they host the Yankees for the third game in ...
Falcons add QB Cooper Rush with Tua Tagovailoa (back) ailing
The Atlanta Falcons signed Cooper Rush on Wednesday after fellow quarterback Tua Tagovailoa experienced a "flare-up" of an undisclosed injury, head coach Kevin Stefanski announced.,ESPN reported that Tagovailoa is dealing with a tight back. Rush provides depth for training camp with Michael Penix Jr...
Cubs rising, Cardinals fading in NL Central
Two teams trending in different directions will meet when the Chicago Cubs continue a four-game road series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.,Chicago has won four of its last five games and has built a 5 1/2-game lead as the first wild card in the National League.,Seiya Suzuki, Ian...
Eagles place LB Jonathan Greenard (pectoral) on PUP list
The Philadelphia Eagles are placing Pro Bowl linebacker Jonathan Greenard on the physically unable to perform list with a pectoral strain sustained during a recent weightlifting session.,The team made the announcement on Wednesday, the first day of training camp practice, and said the injury is not ...
Rested Joe Ryan returns as Twins chase series win vs. Royals
The Minnesota Twins will need right-hander Joe Ryan at full strength down the stretch in hopes of contending for an American League postseason spot. ,After a brief pause in his routine, Ryan (6-6, 3.38 ERA) will look to get back on track in the second contest of a three-game series against the Kansa...
Brady Singer could make swan-song start for Reds vs. Guardians
A potential trade target as the MLB trade deadline approaches will take the mound for his current team when the Cincinnati Reds host the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night in the rubber game of a three-game series.,Reds right-hander Brady Singer (5-9, 4.53 ERA) is rapidly emerging as one of the ...
Sparked by Joc Pederson, Rangers vie to continue success in clash vs. Rays
The Texas Rangers are at the top of the American League West standings, and manager Skip Schumaker gives much of the credit to Joc Pederson. ,The Rangers will try to win another series when they face the Tampa Bay Rays in the middle contest of a three-game set Wednesday night in St. Petersburg, Fla....
Padres plan to get creative with pitching; rematch vs. Rockies is next
It's back to the TBD portion of the show for the San Diego Padres entering Wednesday afternoon's series finale against the visiting Colorado Rockies.,With the Padres' rotation in flux after a spate of injuries and ineffective outings from pitchers not named Michael King, manager Craig Stammen is emp...
Tigers' Tarik Skubal eyes 'cool' milestone ahead of game vs. Orioles
Unless the front office decides against dealing him, Tarik Skubal will make his last start as a member of the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series against the visiting Baltimore Orioles.,Skubal, 29, has extra motivation to pitch on Wednesday -- he needs one more...
Giants' Logan Webb could set unwanted record vs. Brewers
Personal history could be in the making when San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb faces the visiting Milwaukee Brewers in the finale of a three-game series on Wednesday afternoon.,The clubs have split the first two games of the set, each getting a solid effort from a starting pitcher, the first by th...
Coming off rainout, Mets focus on keeping bats hot in doubleheader vs. Braves
Amid their worst season in more than two decades, the New York Mets can't even get a break from Mother Nature.,Following an unexpected day off Tuesday, the Mets will host the Atlanta Braves in a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday for the final two contests of a three-game series.,Tuesday's game was...
Nationals aim to continue winning ways in finale vs. Blue Jays
The Washington Nationals will go for their fourth straight series win since the All-Star break when they host the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon.,Washington rebounded from a 3-2 setback Monday in the opener of the three-game series vs. Toronto with an 8-6 win on Tuesday.,"Obviously we unde...
Pirates' Jared Jones eager to continue stellar July as D-backs await
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates are back where they started after splitting two extra-inning games this week.,The Diamondbacks lead the Pirates by one game in the race for the final wild-card spot in the National League heading into the decisive contest of their three-game series in ...