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Minnesota looks to spread ball around vs. Nevada
Minnesota shut out Rhode Island last week, thanks in large part to a passing attack that used multiple targets, bringing the Golden Gophers to 1-1 for the season.,But for the Golden Gophers to surge past .500 and beyond, coach P.J. Fleck said his team must repeat that approach, starting Saturday aga...

No. 2 Texas guarding against complacency vs. UTSA
Yes, No. 2 Texas' win on the road over defending national champion Michigan last Saturday was uber-impressive and more than passed the eye test. ,But the Longhorns are determined to keep their collective focus on a much bigger prize -- a repeat spot in the College Football Playoff and more -- headin...

Reports: Browns sign WR Kadarius Toney to practice squad
Wide receiver Kadarius Toney, cut two weeks ago by the Kansas City Chiefs, is set to join the Cleveland Browns' practice squad, multiple media outlets reported on Monday.,The 25-year-old former first-round pick split his previous three NFL seasons between the New York Giants and the Chiefs but never...

No. 4 Alabama prepares for road challenge at uneven Wisconsin
The degree of difficulty jumps exponentially for undefeated Wisconsin when fourth-ranked Alabama rolls into Camp Randall Stadium for a marquee nonconference matchup Saturday in Madison, Wis.,Wisconsin (2-0) has been unimpressive in two victories. In its opener, the Badgers rallied from a 14-13 fourt...

Yu Darvish still settling back in as Padres battle Mariners
Yu Darvish's return to the mound last week wasn't the stuff of fairy tales, but the San Diego Padres were just glad to have the former All-Star back out there.,The 38-year-old right-hander is scheduled to make just his second start since May 29 on Tuesday when the Padres open a two-game interleague ...

WTA roundup: Clara Burel, Diane Parry sail in Tunisia
Frenchwomen Clara Burel and Diane Parry had little trouble advancing to the second round of the Jasmin Open Tunisia on Monday in Monastir, Tunisia.,No. 2 seed Burel defeated Spain's Marina Bassols Ribera 6-2, 6-2 in first-round action. Burel fired seven aces, converted 5 of 7 break points and saved ...

Intent on a wild finish, Tigers open series vs. Rockies
The Detroit Tigers have moved into wild-card contention and a three-game home series against the Colorado Rockies, which begins Tuesday night, could help them close more ground.,The Tigers (73-71) are trying to chase down the American League Central Division rival Minnesota Twins for the last playof...

Colorado S Shilo Sanders (arm) recovering from surgery
Colorado safety Shilo Sanders is recovering from surgery on his fractured right forearm.,He was injured trying to make a tackle in the first quarter of Saturday's 28-10 loss at Nebraska.,Sanders' father, Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders, provided an update Monday on social media.,"God is Good! Can't wa...

Upper bracket semis decided at International 2024
Four teams emerged as winners in the quarterfinals of The International Sunday, as Team Liquid, Cloud9, Tundra Esports and Gaimin Gladiators all advanced to the upper bracket semifinals in Copenhagen, Denmark.,The losing teams -- nouns, Team Falcons, Aurora and Xtreme Gaming - all fell into the lowe...

Giants slug four homers to edge Padres
Matt Chapman, Jerar Encarnacion and Luis Matos each homered in a six-run fourth inning Sunday as the visiting San Francisco Giants squeaked past the San Diego Padres 7-6.,Erik Miller (4-5) pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings out of the bullpen to get the win after starter Spencer Bivens was hooked two o...

Marlins' Connor Norby, Edward Cabrera overpower Phillies
Connor Norby slugged a pair of two-run homers, and Edward Cabrera pitched seven scoreless innings, leading the host Miami Marlins to a 10-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon.,Norby has been impressive since being traded by the Orioles on July 30. In 18 games with the Marlins, he...

Phillies send SS Edmundo Sosa (back) to IL
The Philadelphia Phillies placed shortstop Edmundo Sosa on the injured list Sunday with back spasms, while right-hander Seth Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.,Sosa, 28, was batting .264 with seven home runs and a career high-tying 30 RBIs in 83 games this season, as well as deliverin...

Hall of Famer Wade Boggs announces cancer diagnosis
Baseball Hall of Fame member Wade Boggs has prostate cancer.,He made the announcement Saturday night on social media and sounded optimistic, saying he will be ready to take part in the ritual cancer patients have of ringing a bell when they've concluded their treatment.,"With the strength and suppor...

Behind Joe Musgrove, Padres seek series win vs. Giants
Rookie of the Year candidate Jackson Merrill sat out the San Diego Padres' 6-3 loss Saturday night against the visiting San Francisco Giants after suffering a patella contusion when he hit his knee with a foul ball on Friday. ,Padres manager Mike Shildt hopes Merrill will be able to return for Sunda...

Grant McCray shines as Giants sink Padres
Rookie Grant McCray homered twice and knocked in five runs on Saturday night as the visiting San Francisco Giants posted a 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres.,McCray erased an early 2-0 deficit with a three-run blast in the second inning off San Diego starter Dylan Cease (12-11), then added insurance...

Nebraska in vintage form, dominating Colorado to improve to 2-0
Dante Dowdell had a pair of touchdown runs and Nebraska rode a big first half to cruise past Colorado 28-10 on Saturday night in Lincoln, Neb.,With the win, the Cornhuskers are 2-0 for the first time since 2016. It's also their first win over the Buffaloes since 2010. Colorado is 1-1.,Nebraska fresh...

Sean Brady outlasts Gilbert Burns at UFC Fight Night
Sean Brady defeated Gilbert Burns by unanimous decision on Saturday night in their main event welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. ,Burns (22-8-0) entered the fight as the betting underdog and was overwhelmed by Brady (17-1-0), who took the cards 50-45, 50-45, 49-46. ,The win was Brady...

Chez Mellusi (2 TDs), Wisconsin put away South Dakota
Tyler Van Dyke completed 17 of 27 passes for 214 yards and a touchdown and Chez Mellusi ran for 60 yards and two scores Saturday to help Wisconsin to a 27-13 victory over South Dakota in Madison, Wis.,The Badgers, who are off to their first 2-0 start since 2020, improved their nonconference home rec...

Canada beats USMNT on U.S. soil for first time in 67 years
Still awaiting a permanent coach, the U.S. men's national soccer team lost 2-1 to Canada in a friendly in Kansas City, Kan., on Saturday.,Canada won in the United States for the first time since 1957.,Jacob Shaffelburg (17th minute) and Jonathan David (58th minute) staked Canada to the lead before L...

UFC Vegas 97: Preview, Odds, Trends
UFC Vegas 97 at Apex Arena on Saturday night features a clash of welterweight contenders when Gilbert Burns meets Sean Brady in the co-main event.,Burns, 38, is seeking to rebound from losses to Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena in his past two fights. This fight could go a long way in determi...