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Arizona hosts Kansas State in nonconference Wildcat battle
They're both Wildcats and they both play in the Big 12 Conference, but as Kansas State and Arizona get ready to square off in a primetime game on Friday in Tucson, Ariz., they'll be concluding the nonconference portion of their schedules.,The game, between two teams seemingly headed in opposite dire...

Sparks' playoff hopes and Mercury's seed dreams collide
The Phoenix Mercury have locked up home-court advantage in the first round of the WNBA playoffs, but they are looking for more.,They will play for the small possibility of a higher seed when they host the Los Angeles Sparks in the penultimate game of the regular season for both on Tuesday in Phoenix...

Josh Bell bashes two homers as hot Nationals rout Marlins
Josh Bell went 4-for-6 with two home runs and six RBIs to help the visiting Washington Nationals post a 15-7 victory over the Miami Marlins on Monday.,Dylan Crews had three hits, including a homer, and drove in four for Washington (59-84), which matched its season high in runs and hits (19). Luis Ga...

Brian Snitker gets 800th win as Braves top Cubs
Bryce Elder pitched 6 1/3 strong innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the visiting Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Monday to give manager Brian Snitker his 800th career victory.,The Braves (65-79) ended a two-game losing streak and evened the season series with Chicago (81-63) at 2-2.,Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson...

Dream's second-half 16-point run spells end for Sun
Rhyne Howard posted a game-high 18 points to go with six assists to help the Atlanta Dream post an 87-62 victory over the visiting Connecticut Sun on Monday in College Park, Ga.,Allisha Gray added 15 points for Atlanta (29-14) while Naz Hillmon chipped in 14. Reserves Maya Caldwell and Brittney Grin...

Jhoan Duran escapes jam, seals Phillies' 1-0 win over Mets
Aaron Nola pitched six scoreless innings and Jhoan Duran escaped a tense situation in the ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies nipped the visiting New York Mets 1-0 on Monday.,Nola (4-8) gave up just three hits and two walks while striking out seven in his most effective start since coming back from a...

Slade Cecconi carries no-hitter into 8th, Guardians rout Royals
Slade Cecconi held Kansas City without a hit until the eighth inning and Nolan Jones had a two-run double during a six-run fourth, sending the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-2 rout of the visiting Royals on Monday night.,Cecconi (6-6) only allowed Michael Massey's leadoff single to center over eight sc...

Raiders' Brock Bowers (knee) gets extra day to rest
Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll didn't share an injury update Monday on tight end Brock Bowers, but he did share some trademark optimism.,The Raiders host the Kansas City Chiefs on MNF in Week 2, so they have an extra day to prepare for their AFC West rivals. That's a bonus for Bowers' injured ...

Syracuse hopes to avoid postgame sprints against Colgate
Fran Brown knows that success and culture don't automatically transfer from one season to the next.,The Syracuse coach hopes to see his team take another step forward Friday when the Orange host FCS foe Colgate in nonconference action.,After absorbing a 45-26 loss at the hands of No. 24 Tennessee in...

Undefeated NC State, Wake Forest tangle in ACC opener
There are different preparation timetables for NC State and Wake Forest as they get ready for Thursday night's game at Winston-Salem, N.C.,Yet both teams want the same results they've experienced so far.,"For this football team, (it's) our first road test and the short week," NC State coach Dave Doe...

Packers could be down two O-line starters for ‘TNF’ vs. Commanders
Green Bay Packers right tackle Zach Tom and left guard Aaron Banks may not be ready for the team's Week 2 home game against the Washington Commanders on Thursday.,Tom picked up an oblique injury during Green Bay's 27-13 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday, while Banks is dealing with groin and ankl...

Reports: Eagles acquire RB Tank Bigsby from Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars traded running back Tank Bigsby to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday in exchange for 2026 fifth- and sixth-round picks, according to multiple reports.,Bigsby, 24, is expected to move into a kick return role, but might serve as a backup to Saquon Barkley after Will Shipley su...

Storm eye playoff spot as they host Valkyries
The Seattle Storm get another chance at clinching a playoff spot when they host the Golden State Valkyries in their regular-season finale on Tuesday night.,Seattle had the opportunity to sew up a spot on Friday, but fell 84-76 to the New York Liberty.,The Storm (22-21) stand 1 1/2 games ahead of the...

Dodgers activate Max Muncy from injured list
The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a five-game losing streak on Sunday and got one of their key players back a day later.,Third baseman Max Muncy was activated from the injured list on Monday in advance of the three-game series vs. Colorado. ,Muncy, 35, played at least 135 games for the Dodgers in each...

WTA roundup: Alycia Parks shown early exit in Guadalajara
Darja Vidmanova of the Czech Republic won 23 of her 31 first-service points en route to an upset of No. 7 seed Alycia Parks in the first round of the Guadalajara Open Akron on Monday in Mexico.,Parks had seven aces but hurt herself with 10 double faults. Vidmanova will face countrywoman Nikola Bartu...

Banged-up Brock Purdy uncertain for Week 2 as 49ers' injuries pile up
The San Francisco 49ers pulled out a 17-13 win over the division rival Seattle Seahawks in Week 1, but their short-term outlook is dire due to injuries to Brock Purdy, George Kittle and others.,Purdy toughed out Sunday's game despite suffering injuries to his left (non-throwing) shoulder and toe. Sa...

Braves catcher Sean Murphy (hip) to miss rest of season
The Atlanta Braves placed catcher Sean Murphy on the 10-day injured list with a right hip labral tear that will knock him out for the rest of the 2025 season.,Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said Monday that Dr. Thomas Byrd will perform surgery on Thursday in Nashville. The ...

Winning catch leads to fans storming field, $500K fine for Mississippi State
Brenen Thompson's game-winning touchdown catch may become known as the Half Million Dollar Grab in Mississippi State lore.,The 58-yard connection from Blake Shapen to Thompson with 30 seconds left catapulted the Bulldogs to a 24-20 upset victory over No. 12 Arizona State on Saturday. Fans rushed the...

NFL bans Bills fan; Ravens wait to hear about Lamar Jackson shove
The Buffalo Bills fan who made contact with Baltimore Ravens players DeAndre Hopkins and Lamar Jackson during Sunday night's game was banned indefinitely by the NFL.,Representatives from the league and the Bills confirmed to multiple outlets Monday that the fan was suspended from entering not only B...

Aces look to make it 15 straight wins in rematch with Sky
As night fell on Aug. 2, the Las Vegas Aces likely were contemplating their 53-point home loss to Minnesota earlier that day. The widest home loss in WNBA history dropped the Aces to 14-14 on the season. Images of Jim Mora's "playoffs?" tirade might have run through head coach Becky Hammon's mind.,S...