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Packers flip script, give former OC Nathaniel Hackett shot on defense
Former New York Jets offensive coordinator and Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett returned to his roots with the Green Bay Packers, but there's a new script in place. ,Hackett, offensive coordinator of the Packers from 2019-21 before he was hired as the head coach in Denver, signed on to re...
Analysis: NASCAR's innovative return to SoCal a smart step forward
NASCAR will return to Southern California in style in June 2026.,The NASCAR Cup Series' second street race destination isn't just the sport's debut in the San Diego area, but also the site of the first race in NASCAR history to be held on a military installation.,It's a move that would've seemed lik...
Packers move Bo Melton from WR to CB for training camp
The Green Bay Packers are shifting Bo Melton from wide receiver to cornerback during training camp to see what he can do in the defensive secondary.,Melton, 26, made eight receptions on 17 targets for 91 yards in 17 games as a second-year reserve last season, and has 24 career catches for 309 yards ...
Astros' Christian Walker delivers in ninth vs. D-Backs
Christian Walker singled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning to punctuate his return to Arizona as the Houston Astros beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Wednesday in Phoenix to complete a three-game sweep.,Zack Short and Taylor Trammell had bunt singles to open the ninth off Kevin Ginkel (1-4)...
Reports: Saints signing S Julian Blackmon to 1-year deal
One day after losing Tyrann Mathieu to retirement, the New Orleans Saints are in agreement with safety Julian Blackmon on a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million, according to multiple reports. ,Blackmon, 26, has 10 career interceptions, 21 passes defensed and 300 tackles in five seasons with the I...
Rangers activate RHP Jon Gray after spending season on IL
The Texas Rangers on Wednesday activated right-hander Jon Gray, who will be looking to make his season debut after sustaining a fractured right wrist in spring training.,In a corresponding move, the Rangers designated right-handed reliever Luke Jackson for assignment.,Gray, 33, went on the 60-day in...
UGA 4-star commit Chace Calicut charged in connection with shooting
Chace Calicut, a four-star safety committed to the University of Georgia, has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with an alleged shooting on July 6 in Houston, according to multiple media outlets.,Calicut, a rising senior at Houston North Shore High School who co...
Jannik Sinner rehires fitness coach who played role in doping ban
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner rehired Umberto Ferrara as his fitness coach just under a year after firing him for his role in his doping case.,Sinner, the reigning Wimbledon champion, parted ways with Ferrara and physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi following the investigation into his two positive tests for c...
NASCAR to hold street race at San Diego naval base
NASCAR announced Wednesday that it will hold events at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego next year, marking the circuit's first-ever racing events at an active military base. ,The street races will be held June 19-21, 2026, culminating with the Cup Series race. The races coincide with the 250th anniv...
Jaguars start Travis Hunter at WR, CB reps coming soon
On the first day of training camp, the answer to questions regarding whether Travis Hunter would play offense or defense for the Jacksonville Jaguars was unchanged. ,Both. ,Hunter was an early arrival on the practice field in a bright teal No. 12 jersey, the color signifying he'd play with the offen...
Brandon Pfaadt, Diamondbacks aim to shut down Astros
Right-hander Brandon Pfaadt can tie his career high in victories for a season on Wednesday when the Arizona Diamondbacks bid to salvage the finale of a three-game series against the Houston Astros.,Pfaadt (10-6, 4.82 ERA) enters the game in Phoenix after arguably his best two starts of the season, o...
Steven Wilson earns record-tying sixth eNASCAR win of year
Steven Wilson registered his record-tying sixth eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series win of the season when a crash in the back of the field on the third overtime ended the Tuesday race at a virtual Indianapolis Motor Speedway.,When the race concluded under caution, Wilson tied Nick Ottinger for the mos...
Astros' Framber Valdez beats D-backs for 10th straight win
Brice Matthews hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning, Framber Valdez won his 10th straight decision and the Houston Astros earned a 3-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday in Phoenix.,Matthews followed a one-out walk to pinch hitter Taylor Trammell with a 396-foot homer to l...
Rams RB Kyren Williams reports, QB Matthew Stafford nursing back issue
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams reported to training camp Tuesday while seeking a new contract and the status of his quarterback was a surprise. ,Williams said he plans to participate in practice, but head coach Sean McVay said Matthew Stafford was not ready to practice because of a sor...
Giants sign free agent S K'Von Wallace
The New York Giants signed free agent safety K'Von Wallace to a contract on Tuesday.,Terms were not disclosed by the team for Wallace, who was with the Giants on a tryout basis during minicamp last month.,Wallace, who turns 28 on Friday, played for Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen when the l...
Rams RB Kyren Williams reports to training camp
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams reported to training camp Tuesday while seeking a new contract.,Williams told reporters that he anticipates completing a contract extension, however there is no timeline to do so. He also said he plans to participate in practice and be ready to play in th...
Report: Giants signing free agent S K'Von Wallace
The New York Giants are signing free agent safety K'Von Wallace, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,Wallace, who turns 28 on Friday, played for Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen when the latter held that role with the Tennessee Titans in 2023.,Wallace appeared in nine games (no starts) for the Seattle...
Valentin Paret-Peintre wins Tour de France Stage 16
Frenchman Valentin Paret-Peintre held off Ireland's Ben Healy to claim his first Tour de France stage win on Tuesday in Mont Ventoux.,Paret-Peintre crossed the line just ahead of Healy in Stage 16, a mountainous 171.5-kilometer trek that began in Montpellier. Colombia's Santiago Buitrago finished th...
Mariners take aim at Jacob Misiorowski, hot Brewers
Seattle's Randy Arozarena got to face young phenom Jacob Misiorowski at the All-Star Game last week.,The rest of the Mariners will get front-row seats Tuesday night when the Milwaukee Brewers' version of "Les Mis" makes his first major-league start in Seattle.,Misiorowski previously has pitched in S...
Astros turn to Framber Valdez, try to take series from D-backs
After rookie Brice Matthews' coming-out party Monday, Houston will turn to veteran ace left-hander Framber Valdez in an attempt to win the series from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday.,Valdez will bring a nine-game winning streak -- and a surprising All-Star Game snub -- into the second game of a...