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Former Jet Xavier Gipson getting fresh start with Giants
One day after being cut by the New York Jets, wide receiver/return specialist Xavier Gipson can play in the same home stadium as he was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants on Thursday.,In a corresponding move, the Giants placed linebacker Micah McFadden on injured reserve after he hurt his ri...
Bristol night race presents last chance for 4 drivers to avoid elimination
Welcome to the Round of 16 elimination race: The NASCAR playoff field will shrink to 12 following the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday in Bristol, Tenn.,What better place to knock out four drivers than Bristol? The short track has a long history of putting racers out o...
Titans right tackle JC Latham (hip) indicates he'll sit out vs. Rams
Tennessee Titans right tackle JC Latham told reporters Thursday that he will miss Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams.,Latham (hip) missed practice for the second straight day. He aggravated the injury during Sunday's season-opening loss to the Denver Broncos.,Latham departed the game against...
Yankees SS Anthony Volpe has played through labrum tear since May
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone admitted Thursday that shortstop Anthony Volpe has played through a partial labrum tear in his left shoulder since May, if not longer.,The team had not previously revealed the lingering injury, which dates back to a play in the field in early May when he heard a ...
Report: Former Jet Xavier Gipson getting fresh start with Giants
One day after being cut by the New York Jets, Xavier Gipson can play in the same home stadium as he was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants on Thursday, NFL Network reported.,Gipson fumbled a kickoff return on Sunday that helped the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Jets 34-32 at MetLif...
Vikings place LB Blake Cashman, RB/KR Ty Chandler on IR
The Minnesota Vikings placed standout linebacker Blake Cashman on injured reserve on Thursday due to a hamstring injury.,Running back/returner Ty Chandler (knee) also was placed on IR. Cashman and Chandler each will miss at least four games.,Cashman had three tackles before exiting Monday night's 27...
TCU back in action after bye, hosts Abilene Christian
TCU will take the field for the first time in nearly two weeks when the Horned Frogs host Abilene Christian at Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday.,The Horned Frogs (1-0) haven't played since Sept. 1, when they rocked North Carolina 48-14.,TCU put up 542 yards of offense on Bill Belichick's Tar Heels in ...
Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy (shoulder) back at practice
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy returned to practice Thursday, nearly a week after he dislocated his right shoulder in the team's season-opening defeat Friday against the Los Angeles Chargers at Sao Paulo, Brazil.,Worthy was a non-participant in Chiefs practice Wednesday and his statu...
Week 2 TNF: Commanders-Packers Preview, Props, Prediction
The Washington Commanders visit Lambeau Field on Thursday night seeking a statement victory against a Green Bay Packers team consider to be among the NFC favorites this season.,The Packers are coming off an impressive 27-13 season-opening victory against defending NFC North champion Detroit, while t...
Bucs WR Chris Godwin, LT Tristan Wirfs return to practice
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin returned to practice on a limited basis Thursday, and head coach Todd Bowles said he's not ruling him out for Monday's game at Houston.,Bowles also said Thursday left tackle Tristan Wirfs has a chance to play on "Monday Night Football" at the Texans. W...
NFL not disciplining Ravens' Lamar Jackson for fan interaction
The NFL will not discipline Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson for his interaction with a fan during Sunday night's game in Buffalo.,"The matter has been addressed by the club and there is no further action from the league," NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said on Thursday.,The Ravens said they...
Tulane set to welcome former QB Darian Mensah, Duke
Duke quarterback Darian Mensah will return to face his former school on Saturday night when the Blue Devils travel to New Orleans to meet Tulane.,Mensah passed for 2,723 yards with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions to lead the Green Wave to a 9-4 record and a spot in the American Championship in 2...
President Trump to mark 9/11 anniversary at Yankee Stadium
New York's professional baseball teams marked the solemn 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on Thursday.,The Yankees announced that President Donald Trump will attend their game against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium, scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET.,Pregame ceremonies will recogniz...
Panthers fire employee for insensitive post about Charlie Kirk
The Carolina Panthers fired an employee in their communications department following an insensitive social media post about the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the Charlotte Observer reported Thursday.,Football communications coordinator Charlie Rock made the post on Instagram ...
QB change expected for Kentucky against Eastern Michigan
Kentucky reportedly is making a quarterback change ahead of Saturday's showdown against Eastern Michigan in Lexington, Ky.,Multiple reports Thursday indicated that the Wildcats (1-1) will start Cutter Boley over Zach Calzada, who sustained a shoulder injury in last week's 30-23 loss to then-No. 20 O...
4 suspects arrested in shooting of FSU's Ethan Pritchard
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the Aug. 31 shooting of a Florida State football player who remains in critical condition.,Freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard was shot in his vehicle outside of an apartment complex in Havana, Fla., about 15 miles from the Tallahassee campus. Two ...
Report: Bucs WR Chris Godwin (ankle) returns to practice
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin returned to practice on a limited basis Thursday, NFL Network reported.,It's a positive sign for the Bucs as he takes the next step in his return from a devastating ankle injury last season.,Reports last week indicated that Godwin is targeting a Week 5...
Report: 49ers QB Brock Purdy (toe) out 2-5 weeks
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will be sidelined for 2-5 weeks with a "turf toe variant," NFL Network reported Thursday.,Head coach Kyle Shanahan on Wednesday called Purdy a "long shot" to play Sunday at New Orleans due to injuries to his toe and left shoulder.,Former first-round draft ...
Greg Norman officially steps down from LIV Golf
Greg Norman, the first CEO of LIV Golf, has officially moved on from the Saudi-backed tour.,"After four unforgettable years, I have officially closed out my time with LIV Golf, and reflecting with nothing but gratitude, pride and achievement," Norman posted Wednesday on Instagram.,"Together, we buil...
NBA Commissioner Points to Social Media for Fans Upset With Rising Streaming Costs
Adam Silver sparked backlash by suggesting fans can watch highlights on social media instead of paying for streaming. With 75 broadcast games and new deals with Amazon, NBC and ESPN, the 2025 season marks a major media shift....