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Kalen DeBoer, Jalen Milroe Perfect Pair for Alabama’s Succession Plan
Filling the shoes of Nick Saban was always going to be a tall task, but Alabama's succession plan of Kalen DeBoer and Jalen Milroe might just be perfect....
U.S. Open Odds: All-American women's final a longshot
Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro will each play in their first career Grand Slam semifinal matches at the U.S. Open on Thursday.,While one is favored to advance to Saturday's women's final, it would take a major upset to see an all-American matchup for the title at Flushing Meadows.,The 13th-seeded N...
NFL's lone holdout, LB Haason Reddick, not ruled out by Jets
No-show Haason Reddick, the NFL's final player holdout entering the regular season, was not at the team facility for practice with the New York Jets on Thursday. ,But with four nights until gameday, Jets head coach Robert Saleh isn't putting to rest the possibility Reddick might play at San Francisc...
Report: LSU RB John Emery (torn ACL) out for season
LSU running back John Emery is expected to miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a torn ACL, The Advocate reported on Wednesday.,Per the report, Emery sustained the injury during Tuesday's practice, two days after he rushed 10 times for 61 yards in the Tigers' 27-20 loss to Southern Cali...
Chicago Hope: GM Ryan Poles, QB Caleb Williams determined to make Bears winners
CHICAGO -- In the NFL, nobody wins without a game-changing quarterback. The Chicago Bears understand the nuance of that statement impossibly well.,Credit general manager Ryan Poles for knowing when to fold ‘em, setting the Bears up for the league's equivalent of winning the jackpot.,Poles positioned...
Florida State Seminoles, Thanks for Coming Out
After an embarrassing 0-2 start to their season, it's starting to seem like we can exclude the Florida State Seminoles from the expanded college football playoff. ...
Bears QB Caleb Williams named a team captain
Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams was announced Monday as one of eight team captains for the Chicago Bears.,Williams, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, already has developed a bond with his teammates, general manager Ryan Poles said last week.,"It's fairly natural; it's not forced," Pole...
Jets coach: WR Mike Williams to be 'available' for Week 1
New York Jets wide receiver Mike Williams is in line to play in the season opener against the San Francisco 49ers, head coach Robert Saleh said Thursday.,Williams has participated in team drills during practice, a pivotal step in his recovery after he sustained a torn ACL last season while playing f...
Kalen DeBoer, Alabama set to unveil Jalen Milroe 2.0
Jalen Milroe knows the entire playbook, and he has a hunch about tendencies and audibles in certain situations. But he can hardly contain his excitement in anticipation of putting his offseason of work on display when No. 5 Alabama welcomes Western Kentucky to Tuscaloosa on Saturday.,"As a quarterba...
2024 U.S. Open: Can Coco Gauff challenge heavy favorites?
Coco Gauff kicked off her 2024 U.S. Open with an easy victory over little-known Varvara Gracheva, but can the top-ranked American overcome a challenging summer to successfully defend her title?,The third-seeded Gauff opened the tournament at +1000 by DraftKings to win the women's title. That's well ...
Five Biggest Takeaways After NFL Preseason: What We Learned in 2024 Preseason
The 2024 NFL Preseason is officially in the books, and these are our five biggest takeaways as the regular season nears....
Team Europe's Solheim Cup captain's picks announced
Rookie Albane Valenzuela was among four golfers selected Monday by captain Suzann Pettersen to compete for Team Europe against Team USA at this year's Solheim Cup.,England's Georgia Hall, Sweden's Anna Nordqvist and Denmark's Emily Kristine Pedersen were chosen along with Valenzuela, who was born in...
Lorenzo Sonego defeats Alex Michelsen to win Winston-Salem Open
Lorenzo Sonego defeated Alex Michelsen in straight sets to take the final of the Winston-Salem Open in North Carolina on Saturday.,It was Sonego's first tournament championship in nearly two full years. ,The No. 10 seed, Sonego dumped No. 11 seed Michelsen 6-0, 6-3 in a little over an hour to earn h...
Astros add RHP Hector Neris, activate Kaleb Ort
The Houston Astros adjusted their pitching staff on Saturday, signing free-agent right-hander Hector Neris and activating right-hander Kaleb Ort from the paternity list. ,The Astros did not announce contract terms for Neris.,In corresponding moves, infielder Jacob Amaya was designated for assignment...
Lorenzo Sonego, Alex Michelsen reach Winston-Salem final
No. 10 seed Lorenzo Sonego will face No. 11 seed Alex Michelsen in the final of the Winston-Salem Open after the two men won their semifinals in straight sets Friday in North Carolina.,Sonego defeated Belgium's David Goffin 6-3, 6-2 in the first match of the day. The Italian won 37 of 51 total servi...
Alex Michelsen gets past Christopher Eubanks in Winston-Salem
In an ultra-tight, all-American quarterfinal battle, No. 11 seed Alex Michelsen edged Christopher Eubanks 7-5, 6-7 (6), 7-6 (5) on Thursday at the Winston-Salem Open in North Carolina.,Michelsen served up eight aces with just two double faults. In a match where every break mattered, he converted 4 o...
Broncos QB Bo Nix continues climb up OROY favorites
It took Bo Nix only two preseason games to convince head coach Sean Payton to entrust the rookie quarterback with the keys to the Denver Broncos offense to begin the regular season.,With Payton's announcement that Nix will start at Seattle on Sept. 8, the odds of the former Oregon signal-caller winn...
Heisman Trophy Odds: Dillon Gabriel, Jaxson Dart Best Bets
These are the top betting odds for the 2024 Heisman Trophy award, including a dark horse prediction and best college football future betting picks....
David Goffin overpowers Arthur Rinderknech at Winston-Salem Open
Belgium's David Goffin had little trouble eliminating No. 12 seed Arthur Rinderknech of France from the Winston-Salem Open on Wednesday, recording a 6-3, 6-3 sweep in the third round at North Carolina. ,Rinderknech had 23 winners to Goffin's 15, but he was weighed down by 19 unforced errors. Goffin ...
Aces star A'ja Wilson wins WNBA community award
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson received the WNBA's Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award on Wednesday.,The two-time MVP and two-time champion was honored for her dedication and positive impact on the community.,Wilson, 28, played for Staley for four seasons at South Carolina before becoming the No...