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Chucky's Return? UCLA's candidate list topped by marquee names
UCLA got a very early jump on the coaching cycle by parting ways with DeShaun Foster just three games into its season, and a pair of names fit for Hollywood have quickly emerged as the favorites to take over the Bruins program.,Jon Gruden, who has not coached since resigning from the Oakland Raiders...
Joe Flacco Struggles, Cleveland Browns Blown Out in Baltimore
The Cleveland Browns were embarrassed by the Ravens in Week 1, losing 41-17. Here’s the good, the bad and the ugly from the road loss in Baltimore....
Miami, Texas A&M rise in AP Top 25 poll, Ohio State stays No. 1
Five teams received first-place votes in the Associated Press Top 25 poll released Sunday as Ohio State remained the No. 1 team in advance of Saturday's Big Ten opener at Washington.,Ohio State, Penn State and LSU were 1-2-3 for the second week in a row, while Miami swiped two of Ohio State's first-...
Ravens CB Jaire Alexander inactive vs. Browns
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jaire Alexander was listed as inactive for Sunday's game against the visiting Cleveland Browns.,Alexander, who was dealing with a knee injury during training camp, struggled in the Ravens' 41-40 season-opening loss to the Buffalo Bills last Sunday. He was a limited partic...
Report: Shedeur Sanders nixed Ravens' draft plan
When quarterback Shedeur Sanders heard the Baltimore Ravens planned to select him in the fifth round of the NFL draft in April, he let the team know he wasn't interested, ESPN reported Sunday.,Sanders, a Colorado product, didn't want to be in the same quarterback room as perennial MVP candidate Lama...
AL Wild Card Chase Intensifies as the MLB Regular Season Nears a Close
The AL playoff race is wide open as the Mariners surge, the Astros stumble, and the Rangers and Guardians fight for a Wild Card spot. See odds, schedules, and betting picks...
Surging DC United, Jackson Hopkins earn point with draw vs. Orlando
Jackson Hopkins scored his third goal in four games and 10-man D.C. United held on for a 1-1 draw against visiting Orlando City on Saturday night in Washington.,Luis Barraza made a career-best 10 saves for D.C. (5-15-10, 25 points), whose numbers were reduced upon Lukas MacNaughton's 57th-minute dis...
No. 11 South Carolina's QB hurt in upset loss to Vandy
Diego Pavia completed 18 of 25 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns to help Vanderbilt post an impressive 31-7 upset over the No. 11 South Carolina in Columbia, SC., on Saturday.,Pavia also threw an interception for the Commodores (3-0, 1-0 Southeastern Conference), who snapped a 16-game losing s...
Surging DC United, Jackson Hopkins earn point with win vs. Orlando
Jackson Hopkins scored his third goal in four games and 10-man D.C. United held on for a 1-1 draw against visiting Orlando City on Saturday night in Washington.,Luis Barraza made a career-best 10 saves for D.C. (5-15-10, 25 points), whose numbers were reduced upon Lukas MacNaughton's 57th-minute dis...
Parker Messick, surging Guardians down White Sox
Parker Messick won his third straight decision to begin his career and CJ Kayfus and Jhonkensy Noel each homered as the Cleveland Guardians beat the visiting Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Saturday night.,The victory allowed Cleveland (77-71) to pull within three games of the third and final American Leag...
Maryland topples Towson as nonconference win streak hits 18
Maryland true freshman Malik Washington carved up Towson's defense by throwing for 261 yards and a touchdown in a 44-17 victory Saturday in College Park, Md.,Before retiring to the bench in the third quarter, Washington completed 16 of 22 passes and ran for the first touchdown of his college career ...
Report: MRI confirms torn Achilles for Commanders' Austin Ekeler
An MRI confirmed that Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler sustained a season-ending torn Achilles, NFL Network announced Saturday.,Ekeler was injured on a non-contact play during the Commanders' 27-18 loss to the host Green Bay Packers on Thursday.,Ekeler, who has endured a series of ai...
Struggling Timbers welcome road-averse Red Bulls
The Portland Timbers are above the playoff line in the Western Conference but have done little lately to improve their positioning.,The New York Red Bulls are trying to chase down a playoff spot in the East but have struggled to win road games.,Portland attempts to halt a season-worst four-game winl...
Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) out vs. Dolphins
New England Patriots starting cornerback Christian Gonzalez has been ruled out for a second straight week due to a hamstring injury, head coach Mike Vrabel said Friday.,Gonzalez, who was a second-team All-Pro in 2024, has not participated in practice since sustaining the injury on July 28.,Also on F...
Braves place RHP Daysbel Hernandez (shoulder) on IL
The Atlanta Braves placed right-handed reliever Daysbel Hernandez on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Tuesday, with right shoulder inflammation.,In a corresponding move, right-hander Hunter Stratton was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.,Hernandez, 28, has gone 4-3 with a 3.41 ERA in 39 relief ...
Report: Commanders DE Deatrich Wise (quad) out for season
Washington Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise will miss the remainder of the season due to a right quadiceps injury, ESPN reported on Friday.,Wise was carted off the field after a defender landed on his leg during an extra-point attempt in the second quarter of Washington's 27-18 loss to the hos...
Report: Season over for Rockies RHP Chase Dollander
The Colorado Rockies reportedly will place right-hander Chase Dollander on the 15-day injured list, effectively ending the rookie's season.,The Denver Post reported Friday that the 2023 first-round pick (ninth overall) is dealing with a knee injury. He had been in line to start Saturday's game at Sa...
Orlando City look to regain form vs. upstart D.C. United
Orlando City SC will return to league play for the first time in three weeks when they visit a D.C. United side suddenly looking more dangerous under new manager Rene Weiler.,Orlando City (13-7-8, 47 points) enter the weekend in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with six matches to play in MLS. ...
RB Austin Ekeler injures Achilles in Commanders' loss
The Washington Commanders' running back corps was dealt a significant blow on Thursday night as Austin Ekeler sustained a non-contact Achilles injury in a 27-18 road loss to the Green Bay Packers.,ESPN and NFL.com reported that the team fears Ekeler tore his Achilles tendon.,Ekeler, who has endured ...
Long first-half drives spark Packers' victory over Commanders
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes and the Green Bay Packers turned back a fourth-quarter rally for a 27-18 victory over the visiting Washington Commanders on Thursday night.,The Packers led 17-3 before the Commanders finally found the end zone with 13:45 left in the fourth qu...