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Aidan Chiles, new-look Michigan State to test mettle vs. FAU
Oregon State wasn't one of the former Pac-12 teams that joined the Big Ten this season. The Beavers, however, will have two prominent former members making their Big Ten debuts on Friday night.,New head coach Jonathan Smith was hired as Michigan State's head coach after leading Oregon State to winni...

Giants begin brutal closing stretch against Central-leading Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to surprising rookie right-hander Tobias Myers when they host the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game series.,Myers (6-5, 2.87 ERA) will be opposed by Logan Webb (11-8, 3.13, who is 2-0 with a 1.73 ERA in four career starts vs. the Brewers.,B...

Giants LHP Robbie Ray exits with tight left hamstring
San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray left Sunday's start at the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning with left hamstring tightness.,Leading 2-1, Ray threw an 0-1 fastball to Justin Turner leading off the bottom of the fourth and immediately grabbed the back of his left leg. After consulting ...

Bryan Woo sharp as Mariners win series against Giants
Bryan Woo pitched seven strong innings as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting San Francisco Giants 4-3 Sunday afternoon to take two of three games in the interleague series.,Woo (6-2), who grew up as a Giants fan in the Bay Area, allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits. The right-hander di...

Giants LHP Robbie Ray exits with apparent leg injury
San Francisco Giants left-hander Robbie Ray left Sunday's start at the Seattle Mariners in the fourth inning with an apparent left leg injury.,Leading 2-1, Ray threw an 0-1 fastball to Justin Turner leading off the bottom of the fourth and immediately grabbed the back of his left leg. After consulti...

EDward Gaming jolt Heretics, win Valorant Champions 2024 title
EDward Gaming recorded a 3-2 victory over Team Heretics on Sunday to win the Valorant Champions 2024 title and $1 million first-place prize.,Team Heretics claimed $400,000 as the runner-up in the tournament.,EDward Gaming's Yongkang "ZmjjKK" Zheng of China was named the MVP of the playoffs.,<blockqu...

Giants aim to ride strong bullpen performance in rematch vs. M's
Camilo Doval returned to the San Francisco Giants on Saturday after a two-week stint in the minor leagues.,The time away seems to have benefited the Giants' reliever.,Doval pitched 1 1/3 hitless innings in a set-up role Saturday as the Giants posted a 4-3 win over the host Seattle Mariners.,The rubb...

With help of unsung heroes, Braves seek sweep vs. Nats
Three players picked up by the Atlanta Braves as injury replacements have been instrumental in keeping the team in postseason contention.,The Braves, who will try to complete a three-game series sweep against the visiting Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon, have gotten timely production from s...

Marco Reus' goal, assist in MLS debut lift Galaxy past Atlanta
Marco Reus had a goal and an assist in his MLS debut after entering the game just beyond the hour mark, and the LA Galaxy pulled away for a 2-0 victory over visiting Atlanta United on Saturday night.,Reus -- in his first action since completing a move from his longtime German club Borussia Dortmund ...

Marco Reus gets goal, assist in MLS debut to lead Galaxy past Atlanta
Marco Reus had a goal and an assist in his MLS debut after entering the game just beyond the hour mark, and the LA Galaxy pulled away for a 2-0 victory over visiting Atlanta United on Saturday night.,Reus -- in his first action since completing a move from his longtime German club Borussia Dortmund ...

Mike Yastrzemski's timely hitting lifts Giants past Mariners
Mike Yastrzemski went 3 for 5 with a double and home run as the San Francisco Giants defeated host Seattle 4-3 Saturday afternoon, handing new Mariners manager Dan Wilson his first loss.,Five Giants pitchers were effectively wild, combining on a four-hitter despite issuing nine walks.,Blake Snell di...

NFL roundup: Jack Plummer, Panthers outlast Bills
Jack Plummer completed 21 of 29 passes for 278 yards and a pair of touchdowns as the Carolina Panthers held off the Buffalo Bills for a 31-26 victory in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Saturday in the preseason finale for both teams., ,Plummer gave Carolina (1-2) a 31-19 lead when he found Jalen Coker for a ...

Report: Williams may replace Logan Sargeant before Italian GP
Formula 1 driver Logan Sargeant may lose his spot on the Williams Racing team following a major crash on Saturday at Zandvoort during Free Practice 3 of the Dutch Grand Prix, the Daily Express reported.,Driving in damp conditions, Sargeant crashed into the wall at Turn 4, sending the rear of his new...

Giants bring back All-Star closer Camilo Doval after Triple-A stint
The San Francisco Giants returned closer Camilo Doval to the active roster Saturday after a demotion to Triple-A Sacramento earlier this month and optioned right-hander Landen Roupp to Sacramento.,Doval was sent down on Aug. 9, one day after the right-hander had his fifth blown save of the season. ,...

Rays reinstate C Ben Rortvedt from family emergency list
The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated catcher Ben Rortvedt from the family emergency list in advance of a road game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, while catcher Rob Brantly was designated for assignment.,Rortvedt originally was on the paternity list then switched to the family emergency list t...
Three Fantasy Football Risks Worth Taking in 2024
As fantasy football season nears, these three players are worth the risk to help you win your league in 2024....

After winning new manager's debut, M's aim to top Giants again
When the Seattle Mariners fired manager Scott Servais on Thursday, president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto stressed the need for "a different voice and a different direction.",It took seven innings of Dan Wilson's managerial debut Friday night, but the Mariners finally started listening.,They ...

Leo Rivas' RBI single in 10th caps Mariners' rally past Giants
Rookie Leo Rivas lined a run-scoring single to center field with one out in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Seattle Mariners rallied for a 6-5 victory against the visiting San Francisco Giants on Friday night in Dan Wilson's managerial debut.,Luke Raley homered and drove in the tying run in the...

Galaxy could introduce Marco Reus vs. Atlanta United
The Los Angeles Galaxy will try to maintain their place atop the Western Conference standings when they host an Atlanta United side fighting for its playoff lives on Saturday night in Carson, Calif.,The Galaxy (14-5-7, 49 points) are coming off a break of more than two weeks following their round of...
Fantasy Football Injured Players and Contract Holdouts: Who to Draft, Who To Avoid
Several fantasy football players have question marks coming into the season, due to injuries or contract holdouts. Let's look at where to take the risk, and where to avoid it....