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Stampeders hope to change road fortunes vs. Redblacks
The Stampeders are making noise at home this season. Unfortunately for coach Dave Dickenson's team, it has been quiet away from Calgary.,The Stampeders will look to change their winless road record and deal the Ottawa Redblacks their first home loss when the teams meet on Friday.,Calgary (3-3) has l...
Reports: Vikings CB Mekhi Blackmon tears ACL
The Minnesota Vikings' first training camp practice of the summer proved costly as cornerback Mekhi Blackmon tore an anterior cruciate ligament, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.,Blackmon got hurt during a seven-on-seven drill, according to ESPN.,The 25-year-old University of Southern Ca...
D-backs use 5-run ninth to rally past Royals
Gabriel Moreno's go-ahead, two-run double sparked a five-run ninth inning on Wednesday as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks rallied past the Kansas City Royals 8-6 in the decisive game of a three-game series.,Moreno drove James McArthur's slider to the wall in right-center with one out to push Arizo...
D-backs use 5-run 9th to rally past Royals
Gabriel Moreno's go-ahead two-run double in the ninth inning on Wednesday evening rallied the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks past the Kansas City Royals 8-6 to capture the rubber game of the series.,Moreno drove James McArthur's slider to the wall in right-center with one out to push Arizona ahead 5-...
Sean Payton: Broncos' QB battle 'an ongoing evaluation'
The Denver Broncos are still trying to determine who will succeed Russell Wilson under center.,With just over two weeks remaining until the preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts on Aug. 11, Denver still hasn't locked down a starting quarterback.,Denver coach Sean Payton will soon have to c...
ESL reveals 11 teams invited to $250k IEM Rio 2024
ESL revealed the 11 teams who have received direct invitations to IEM Rio 2024, which will begin Oct. 7 with a full field of 16 teams.,RIO INVITES,--Astralis (Partner team),--FaZe Clan (Partner team),--G2 Esports (Partner team),--MOUZ (Partner team),--Natus Vincere (Partner team),--Team Vitality (Pa...
Saints RB Alvin Kamara uses 'S' word to explain camp attendance
Fines are on the table for players failing to report to training camp on time, even veterans eager to hit the negotiating table instead. ,Count New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara among that group. ,He left minicamp prematurely last month as a signal to the New Orleans brass that he wasn't ...
Report: Knicks, coach Tom Thibodeau agree to 3-year extension
The New York Knicks are signing coach Tom Thibodeau to a three-year contract extension, ESPN reported Wednesday.,No financial figures were available for the deal, which will run through the 2027-28 season, per the report.,The Knicks were the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs after finish...
Browns place RB Nick Chubb (knee), 4 others on PUP list
The Cleveland Browns placed running back Nick Chubb on the active/physically unable to perform list Wednesday as he continues to work his way back from major knee surgery.,He was one of five Browns players to go on the PUP list, with two others put on the non-football injury list.,Chubb, 28, had sur...
Stan Bowman returns to NHL as Oilers GM
The Edmonton Oilers named Stan Bowman their general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations on Wednesday, nearly three years after he resigned from the Chicago Blackhawks amid scandal.,Bowman, 51, spent 20 seasons (2000-21) in Chicago -- the final 12 as GM -- and won three Stanley ...
Report: Andrew Nembhard, Pacers agree to 3-year, $59M deal
Guard Andrew Nembhard and the Indiana Pacers are in agreement on a three-year, $59 million contract extension, ESPN reported.,He will be under contract through the 2027-28 season once he signs the deal. The Pacers will decline their $2.2 million team option for the 2025-26 campaign, replacing it wit...
Royals turn to Michael Wacha in bid for series win vs. D-backs
The Kansas City Royals are attempting to look beyond hot-hitting Bobby Witt Jr. as a means for success on Wednesday when they play the rubber match of their three-game series against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.,"A good team identity is diversity," Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. "You can't...
Diamondbacks score early, even series with Royals
Ketel Marte homered in left-hander Jordan Montgomery's return as the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Tuesday night, evening the series.,Activated from the 15-day injured list for his first start since June 27 due to right knee inflammation, Montgomery (7-5) retired 1...
Ten NFL Players That Might Breakout in 2024
Every year, a handful of NFL players take the league by storm. Keep an eye on these 10 players who could break out in the 2024 season....
Rams, QB Matthew Stafford 'find solution' to contract
Quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams reached an amicable solution to their concerns over his contract and he reported to training camp, head coach Sean McVay said Tuesday.,McVay was delayed meeting with the media to focus on Stafford's contract situation, which includes an increase ...
D-backs activate LHP Jordan Montgomery for Tuesday start
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery was activated from the 15-day injured list and will start Tuesday night against the visiting the Kansas City Royals.,Montgomery, 31, progressed enough from right knee inflammation to skip a rehab assignment after three-plus weeks on the IL. He threw...
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses third straight practice due to illness
Reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson was not on the field with the Ravens on Tuesday, missing his third consecutive practice due to illness.,Jackson was heartily defended by head coach John Harbaugh against critics on Sunday, but hasn't been on the field since.,"The vision that we have together is that La...
Packers add QB Jacob Eason with Jordan Love not participating
Jacob Eason signed to the 90-man training camp roster of the Green Bay Packers as an extra arm until starter Jordan Love wraps contract negotiations. ,Eason was on the field for Tuesday's practice and replaced long snapper Peter Bowden, who was released, on the roster. ,Eason is the third quarterbac...
F Beck Malenstyn agrees to 2-year deal with Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres and forward Beck Malenstyn agreed on a two-year, $2.7 million deal on Tuesday.,The Sabres acquired Malenstyn from the Washington Capitals in June for a second-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.,The Capitals selected him in the fifth round of the 2016 NHL Draft, and he spent parts o...
Report: Reggie Jackson to join 76ers after clearing waivers
Veteran guard Reggie Jackson plans to join the Philadelphia 76ers upon clearing waivers, ESPN reported Tuesday morning.,Terms of the deal were not disclosed for Jackson, who agreed to a contract buyout from Charlotte Hornets.,The Hornets acquired Jackson and three future second-round draft picks fro...