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Martin Perez puts perfect Padres mark on line vs. Tigers
Acquiring Martin Perez in late July ahead of the trade deadline is paying off for the San Diego Padres.,The veteran left-hander has been a surprising asset for his new team, going 2-0 with a 3.41 ERA in his first six starts. More important, the Padres won all six of his outings, helping them stay in...
Martin Truex Jr. planning to race in Daytona 500, reunite with Cole Pearn
Martin Truex Jr. is planning to take part in the Daytona 500 and reunite with his former crew chief Cole Pearn.,Truex said in June that he no longer will be a full-time driver after this season but revealed his plans for the season-opening race Wednesday at the NASCAR playoffs media day in Charlotte...
Heisman Trophy Odds: Dillon Gabriel's company moving in
The first full week of the college football season didn't create a sea change in the Heisman Trophy picture, but Oregon's lackluster victory over Idaho did help shrink the gap at the top.,Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel was the +750 favorite at DraftKings in July, but those odds lengthened a bit to...
Michigan State adjusting to new leadership ahead of clash vs. Maryland
Michigan State and Maryland took different routes last week to reach the same destination: a season-opening win.,Up next is a chance to make an early statement in Big Ten play when the Spartans (1-0) visit the Terrapins (1-0) on Saturday in the conference opener for both teams in College Park, Md.,M...
Damar Hamlin named Bills starter for Week 1
Damar Hamlin will start at safety when the Buffalo Bills open the season on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, continuing his "incredible" story, coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday.,Hamlin said he did the "hard stuff last year to make it easier this year," and was excited to live the dream of se...
Bills name Damar Hamlin starting safety for Week 1
Damar Hamlin will start at safety when the Buffalo Bills open the season on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, continuing his "incredible" story, coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday.,Taylor Rapp will occupy the other starting safety spot.,Hamlin started 13 of the 15 games he played in during the ...
Whitecaps sign Scottish M Stuart Armstrong as DP
The Vancouver Whitecaps signed Scottish midfielder Stuart Armstrong as a designated player on Tuesday.,Armstrong, 32, was a free agent after helping Southampton FC earn a promotion to the Premier League.,Signed through 2026, he joins countryman Ryan Gauld and Paraguay's Andres Cubas as Vancouver's D...
Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Minnesota United nip Quakes 2-1
Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored a brace and Robin Lod dished off his 12th assist of the season to help lead visiting Minnesota United to a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night., ,Dayne St. Clair finished with one save for the Loons (10-11-6, 36 points) who snapped a seven-match ro...
No. 18 Kansas State runs over UT-Martin
Avery Johnson was 14-of-21 for 153 yards and two touchdowns as No. 18 Kansas State defeated Tennessee-Martin 41-6 Saturday night in Manhattan, Kan., in the season opener for both teams. ,DJ Giddens ran for 124 yards on 13 carries for Kansas State, which outrushed UT-Martin 283-36 and held the Skyhaw...
Minnesota United eye another victory over last-place Quakes
Minnesota United heads to last-place San Jose on Saturday night one point below the Western Conference playoff line and trying to a snap a nearly four-month road winless streak., ,The Loons (9-11-6, 33 points) are 0-5-2 in their last seven road contests with their last win coming at Atlanta United o...
Phillies demote scuffling RHP Taijuan Walker to bullpen
The Philadelphia Phillies demoted struggling right-hander Taijuan Walker to the bullpen on Thursday, one day after a horrific start against the Houston Astros.,Walker was torched for six runs and 13 hits in six innings during Wednesday's 10-0 loss to the Houston Astros. He didn't have any strikeouts...
Phillies bring back RHP Yunior Marte to bullpen
The Philadelphia Phillies recalled right-hander Yunior Marte from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and optioned right-hander Michael Mercado to the same affiliate.,Marte, 29, had 22 relief appearances for the Phillies earlier this season and had a 7.13 ERA in 24 innings. He is 2-2 with a 5.66 ERA in 101 relie...
Jerod Mayo makes Patriots' QB call, but he's not telling
New England Patriots first-year head coach Jerod Mayo made the call and knows the winner of the quarterback competition between Jacoby Brissett and rookie No. 3 pick Drake Maye. ,But he's not ready to spill the tea. ,"I know everyone wants to know that. I'm going to talk to the individual players to...
Sky G Chennedy Carter (illness) out vs. Mystics
Chicago Sky leading scorer Chennedy Carter will miss Wednesday night's game against the Washington Mystics after entering health and safety protocols. ,The Sky tested their players for COVID after several fell ill, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon canceled Tuesday's prac...
Shedeur Sanders and Five Heisman Candidates Who Will Be out of the Race by October
Last season, everyone expected Caleb Williams to run away with the Heisman. Didn't happen. These five Heisman candidates will be out of the race by October....
No. 18 Kansas State gets early test in FCS contender UT-Martin
As opening acts in Manhattan go, there are big implications for the season-opening game at Kansas State. ,No. 18 Kansas State hosts FCS power UT-Martin on Saturday under the lights with bright expectations encircling both programs. , ,K-State is looking for its second appearance in the Big 12 Champi...
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...
Pirates place C Joey Bart (hamstring) on IL, move Oneil Cruz to CF
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed Joey Bart on the 10-day injured list on Monday because of a left hamstring strain and recalled fellow catcher Henry Davis from Triple-A Indianapolis.,In other moves, the Pirates activated infielder Nick Gonzales (groin discomfort) from the 10-day IL and designated right...
Pirates place C Joey Bart (hamstring) on IL, recall C Henry Davis
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed Joey Bart on the 10-day injured list on Monday because of a left hamstring strain and recalled fellow catcher Henry Davis from Triple-A Indianapolis.,In other moves, the Pirates activated second baseman Nick Gonzales (groin discomfort) from the 10-day IL and designated ...
Union transferring M Jose Martinez to club in Sao Paulo
The Philadelphia Union are sending midfielder Jose Martinez to top-tier Brazilian club Corinthians Sao Paulo in a transfer agreement, the MLS club announced Monday.,Martinez has started 13 of 16 matches this season and has recorded one assist. The Venezuela native, 30, has played for the Union since...