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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...
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...
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 ...
New York Giants Receiver Malik Nabers Says He Has Natural Bitch Face
Giants WR Malik Nabers laughed off his Week 1 sideline outburst, saying he just has a “natural bitch face.” Here’s what he said after the loss to Washington and what it means for New York....
Russell Wilson on fighting for Giants’ QB job: ‘Embrace challenge’
The Russell Wilson era got off to a rocky start in Week 1 for New York, as the Giants lost to the Washington Commanders 21-6, with Wilson and the Giants' offense struggling noticeably.,Wilson completed 17 of 37 passes for a paltry 168 yards and nearly lost a fumble. The Giants were also outgained 43...
Cardinals look to build on Week 1 win against Panthers
The last result for the Arizona Cardinals against the Carolina Panthers is still fresh in their minds, as it came late last season.,So, the Cardinals have an idea of what to expect from the Panthers when the teams meet Sunday at Glendale, Ariz.,"I don't live in the past, but if you look back on that...
Eduardo Rodriguez in control as Diamondbacks down Giants
Eduardo Rodriguez threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings of two-hit ball for the Arizona Diamondbacks, who avoided a sweep by beating the host San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Wednesday.,Rodriguez (8-8) continued his excellent pitching from over the past couple of weeks by winning his third straight start. The le...
Giants, Cowboys scramble to regroup at risk of 0-2 division hole
Going home gives the Cowboys a chance to start over as the New York Giants head to Dallas for a pairing of NFC East rivals attempting to stay out of an early hole in the division standings. ,The Cowboys lost at Philadelphia (24-20) and the Giants were blasted by the Washington Commanders (21-6) in W...
Giants ride power surge into series finale vs. D-backs
The hot-hitting San Francisco Giants hope to complete their most powerful three-game home series of the season when they seek to sweep the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday afternoon.,With Patrick Bailey's two homers leading the way, the Giants (74-71) have taken Diamondbacks pitching deep seven tim...
Giants dump D-backs again, slice into wild-card deficit
Willy Adames and Patrick Bailey hit home runs, Joel Peguero and Ryan Walker pitched out of late jams and the San Francisco Giants made it two straight over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with a 5-3 victory on Tuesday.,Robbie Ray remained unbeaten against his former team with a third consecutive w...
Reports: Giants LB Micah McFadden (foot) to miss significant time
New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden will miss significant time this season after injuring his right foot in the first quarter of the season-opening loss at Washington, according to multiple reports on Tuesday.,McFadden is expected to return at some point this season after having foot surgery, ...
Coach Karl Smesko's Dream season continues with visit to Sun
The Atlanta Dream will look to continue their torrid ways on Wednesday when they conclude a season-ending home-and-home series against the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Conn.,The Dream (29-14), second to Minnesota in the league standings, recorded their fifth win in a row with an 87-62 victory over...
Former D-backs star pitchers to face off in Arizona-Giants game
Two of the top 10 winners in the history of the Diamondbacks will meet head-to-head for the first time when Zac Gallen and Robbie Ray duel in the continuation of a three-game series between Arizona and the host San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.,The Giants (73-71) used a season-best five home ru...
D-backs' Zac Gallen looks to keep Giants' bats at bay in rematch
Two of the top 10 winners in the history of the Diamondbacks will meet head-to-head for the first time when Zac Gallen and Robbie Ray duel in the continuation of a three-game series between Arizona and the host San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.,The Giants (73-71) used a season-best five home ru...
Five-run inning helps Giants top Diamondbacks
Christian Koss and Heliot Ramos each drove in two runs in a five-run sixth inning, Jung Ho Lee collected three hits, including a home run, and the San Francisco Giants outlasted the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 11-5 in the opener of a three-game series Monday night.,Logan Webb made his 30th start o...
Braves catcher Sean Murphy (hip) to miss rest of season
The Atlanta Braves placed catcher Sean Murphy on the 10-day injured list with a right hip labral tear that will knock him out for the rest of the 2025 season.,Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos said Monday that Dr. Thomas Byrd will perform surgery on Thursday in Nashville. The ...
Brewers activate RHP Grant Anderson (ankle) from IL
The Milwaukee Brewers activated right-hander Grant Anderson from the injured list Monday and optioned right-hander Craig Yoho to Triple-A Nashville.,Anderson, 28, has been out since Aug. 23 with right ankle tendinitis. He was 2-5 with a 2.87 ERA in 57 relief appearances this season. In three major l...
Reports: Missouri lands five-star 2026 recruit Toni Bryant
Five-star forward Toni Bryant committed to Missouri for the 2026 class, according to multiple reports, following a commitment from five-star recruit Jason Crowe Jr. to the Tigers over the summer.,The Tigers rebounded from an 0-18 run in SEC play in 2023-24 to a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament and ...
Raiders expect 'way better' version of RB Ashton Jeanty in Week 2
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty ran in overdrive during his NFL debut, which included the go-ahead touchdown in a 20-13 win at New England on Sunday. ,Jeanty averaged two yards per carry (19 rushes, 38 yards) and caught two passes for two yards. Head coach Pete Carroll chalked up the modest produ...
Giants still rolling with QB Russell Wilson in Week 2
The New York Giants aren't ready to park the Russ bus, with head coach Brian Daboll confirming Monday that veteran Russell Wilson will remain the starting quarterback in Week 2.,Daboll had been noncommittal Sunday after Wilson struggled in his Giants debut, completing 17 of 37 passes for 168 yards i...