ant Page 151 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
UConn ready to settle in at home vs. Florida Atlantic
UConn looks to set the tone at home Saturday night when it welcomes Florida Atlantic to begin a string of six straight games at East Hartford, Conn.,The Huskies (1-2) breezed to a 63-17 romp over visiting Merrimack on Sept. 7 and put a scare into host Duke last Saturday before dropping a 26-21 decis...
Reds aim to continue dimming Braves' playoff hopes
The Atlanta Braves will try to rebound after blowing a four-run lead in a critical loss as they oppose the host Cincinnati Reds in the second game of a three-game series on Wednesday.,If the Braves (81-70) don't reach the playoffs for the first time since 2017, the Reds will have played a major role...
Orioles, humbled in series opener, seek payback vs. Giants
There was no quick fix for the Baltimore Orioles when they began this week's homestand.,Maybe they can get it right on the second try against the San Francisco Giants.,The teams meet Wednesday night in the middle game of a three-game series after San Francisco cruised to a 10-0 win on Tuesday behind...
Blake Snell, Giants dominate punchless Orioles
San Francisco's Blake Snell held the host Baltimore Orioles to one hit across six innings with 12 strikeouts and the Giants began a nine-game road trip by winning 10-0 on Tuesday night.,Mike Yastrzemski provided a big night at the plate with a home run and a run-scoring single, while LaMonte Wade Jr...
Giants sign K Greg Joseph, put Graham Gano (hamstring) on IR
The New York Giants placed kicker Graham Gano on injured reserve because of an ailing hamstring and signed kicker Greg Joseph off the Detroit Lions' practice squad on Tuesday.,The Giants (0-2) also claimed linebacker Patrick Johnson off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles.,Gano, 37, landed on the i...
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami hit road to face Atlanta United
Lionel Messi will travel with Inter Miami for a road match against Atlanta United on Wednesday night, but the Herons will be short-handed when they try to move closer to securing the 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield.,Miami coach Tata Martino confirmed Messi will be with the team on a two-match road trip ...
Report: Panthers waiving current sack leader Eku Leota
The Carolina Panthers are waiving linebacker and current sack leader Eku Leota, NFL Network reported Tuesday.,Leota, 25, is in his second season with the Panthers after going undrafted out of Auburn in 2023. ,Leota has appeared in 10 career games (one start) and contributed eight tackles (three for ...
Coastal Carolina aims to bolt out of blocks in clash vs. Virginia
Coastal Carolina will look for another fast start on Saturday in Conway, S.C., in its first-ever meeting against a Virginia squad coming off a poor finish. ,The unbeaten Chanticleers (3-0) have outscored their first three opponents by a combined 79-27 margin in the first half, including recording a ...
MLBPA files NIL suit against DraftKings, FanDuel, other sports betting companies
The Major League Baseball Players Association filed a lawsuit against four sportsbooks on Monday, claiming that the companies were not authorized to utilize the names and likenesses of players for their brands. ,DraftKings and FanDuel are at the center of the suit, and players are also hoping to rec...
Panthers bench QB Bryce Young in favor of Andy Dalton
Two weeks into the new season, the Carolina Panthers benched former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young and promoted Andy Dalton to starting quarterback Monday.,The Panthers (0-2) have scored a combined 13 points in their first two games under new head coach Dave Canales. Young threw for just 84 yards on...
Andy Dalton Replaces Bryce Young as Carolina Panthers QB, Dave Canales Trying To Save Locker Room
Dave Canales is trying to save the Carolina Panthers locker room, and his own job, just two weeks into the NFL season by benching No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young in favor of Andy Dalton....
Orioles face Giants, out to build momentum in final homestand
The Baltimore Orioles open a three-game series with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday and are counting on the final homestand of the season to revive their fading division-title hopes.,The Orioles (84-66) are three games behind the New York Yankees in the American League East entering Monday's pla...
Reports: Panthers benching QB Bryce Young
The Carolina Panthers are benching former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young and promoting Andy Dalton to starting quarterback after two weeks, NFL Network and ESPN reported Monday.,The Panthers (0-2) have scored a combined 13 points in their first two games under new head coach Dave Canales. Young thre...
Dream meet Sky with final playoff spot up for grabs
The last remaining playoff spot will be in full view when the Atlanta Dream host the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night in College Park, Ga.,With seven postseason spots already booked, the Dream and Sky are tied with the Washington Mystics for the No. 8 berth with two games to play. All three teams have 1...
Giants K Graham Gano (hamstring) to miss few weeks
New York Giants kicker Graham Gano will miss a few weeks with a hamstring injury he sustained in Sunday's loss to the Washington Commanders. ,Giants (0-2) coach Brian Daboll said Monday that the team will work out kickers this week ahead of their Week 3 game at Cleveland. ,Gano, 37, landed on the in...
Dodgers look to carry momentum into series finale vs. Braves
The visiting Los Angeles Dodgers will try to build on the momentum from their emphatic win Sunday when they try to even their four-game series against the Atlanta Braves on Monday.,The Dodgers lost the first two games of the series against Atlanta but scored seven runs in the ninth inning -- includi...
Dodgers explode for 7 runs in ninth, blast Braves
Mookie Betts drove in the go-ahead run with a single to ignite a seven-run top of the ninth that also featured three consecutive homers as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 9-2 win over the host Atlanta Braves on Sunday night. ,Atlanta (81-68) remained tied with the New York Mets for the final w...
Padres edge Giants in 10th inning to complete sweep
David Peralta singled in a run and scored the eventual game-winner in a two-run 10th inning and the visiting San Diego Padres rode their pitching to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 and complete a three-game sweep Sunday afternoon.,The Padres (85-65) remain atop the National League wild-card race w...
Austin Seibert's 7 field goals lift Commanders over Giants
Austin Seibert kicked a team-record seven field goals, including the game-winner from 30 yards out as time expired, giving the host Washington Commanders a 21-18 win over the New York Giants on Sunday in Landover, Md.,Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels completed 23 of 29 passes for 226 yards and direc...
Quentin Johnston catches 2 TDs as Chargers crush Panthers
Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes to Quentin Johnston, J.K. Dobbins rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown and the Los Angeles Chargers controlled most of the game in a 26-3 victory against the host Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon in Charlotte., ,Herbert was just 14-for-20 for 130 yards ...