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Report: Browns to start QB Jameis Winston vs. Ravens
The Cleveland Browns are counting on Jameis Winston to start at quarterback at home on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, The Athletic reported Wednesday.,He will replace Deshaun Watson, who ruptured his right Achilles tendon when he appeared to hyperextend his leg on a non-contact play last Sunda...
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy shakes off Aikman critique
Troy Aikman's comments "don't carry weight" with Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy. ,Last week Aikman, a Super Bowl-winning quarterback in Dallas who calls "Monday Night Football" games for ESPN, told regional radio station 96.7 FM The Ticket that wide receivers running lazy or inconsistent routes ar...
LAFC beat Earthquakes, claim No. 1 seed in West
Los Angeles FC scored three goals in the second half to defeat the visiting San Jose Earthquakes 3-1 on Saturday night, the final match of the MLS regular season for both teams.,LAFC (19-8-7, 64 points) finished with the same number of wins and points as the LA Galaxy atop the Western Conference sta...
Falcons place OLB Lorenzo Carter (concussion) on injured reserve
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter, already ruled out for Sunday's game at the Seattle Seahawks because of a concussion, was placed on injured reserve on Saturday.,In other moves, the Falcons signed cornerback Kevin King to the active roster and elevated cornerback Natrone Brooks and ...
LAFC tune up for playoffs vs. last-place Earthquakes
With a playoff spot long secured and home-field advantage locked up in Round 1, Los Angeles FC still have a chance to make it personal on Decision Day.,LAFC are set to host the last-place San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday with an outside chance at overtaking the rival Los Angeles Galaxy for the top s...
Falcons rule out LBs Troy Andersen, Lorenzo Carter
The Atlanta Falcons will travel to Seattle on Sunday seeking their fourth consecutive win, but will do so without the services of starting inside linebacker Troy Andersen.,The team's co-leader in tackles this season is dealing with a knee injury, and was ruled out on Friday for the third consecutive...
Eagles DT Jalen Carter, CB Darius Slay miss practice
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter and cornerback Darius Slay missed Thursday's practice with injuries.,Carter was out with a shoulder injury one day after being healthy. Slay was limited with a knee injury Wednesday prior to missing Thursday's workout.,Tight end Dallas Goedert and of...
Thunder C Isaiah Hartenstein (hand) out at least 5-6 weeks
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein sustained a small, non-displaced fracture in his left hand and will be re-evaluated in five-to-six weeks, the team announced Thursday.,The left-handed Hartenstein was injured during Oklahoma City's 124-94 preseason victory over the host Denver Nuggets ...
Matt McCarty aims to continue sudden success at Shriners Children's Open
Matt McCarty's sudden success has stunned plenty throughout the golf world, including himself.,The 26-year-old has won four of his last 10 starts to soar from obscurity into three major PGA Tour championships next year. ,After notching his first PGA Tour victory at last week's Black Desert Champions...
Breanna Stewart's wife receives anti-gay death threat
The wife of Liberty star Breanna Stewart was the target of "homophobic death threats" last week, the New York forward said Tuesday.,Marta Xargay Casademont, who married Stewart in 2021, received the threats in her personal email account. Included in one of the messages was, "I hope someone shoots yo...
Next NFL coach fired? Trio of favorites emerges
The proverbial first shoe dropped in the NFL head coaching carousel when the New York Jets fired Robert Saleh last week.,After Week 6 brought several more lackluster -- and some blowout -- losses by other highly disappointing teams, the seats have become increasingly hot under several other coaches....
Kirby Smart prepares No. 5 Georgia for 'complete package' in No. 1 Texas
Kirby Smart typically attempts to conceal the anticipation and anxiousness being felt before 5th-ranked Georgia dives into a big game. There's no hiding from the trip to Austin, Texas, on Saturday and a meeting with No. 1 Texas. ,"Obviously a huge matchup," Smart said. "Two top-10 teams.",Smart and ...
Jerry Jones not planning to fire Mike McCarthy
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, also the general manager in Dallas, claims he "hasn't even considered" firing head coach Mike McCarthy.,"I'm not considering that. Just so you're clear, I'm not considering that," Jones said Sunday night after the Cowboys were embarrassed by the Detroit Lions in a 47-9 def...
Chauncey Billups, Vince Carter among inductees into Hall of Fame
Chauncey Billups and Vince Carter were among those enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., on Sunday night. ,Billups and Carter headlined a 2024 class that featured 13 inductees, seven who went into the Hall of Fame as players. Both Billups and Carter were...
Matt McCarty wins inaugural Black Desert title in second start
Matt McCarty wasted no time making the most of his rookie season on the PGA Tour, as the newcomer won the inaugural Black Desert Championship on Sunday in Ivins, Utah.,McCarty held the 54-hole lead and was clinging to a one-shot edge when he reached the short par-4 14th hole at Black Desert Resort. ...
Matt McCarty moves into lead at Black Desert Championship
Matt McCarty is 18 holes away from his first career PGA Tour victory after his 7-under 64 on Saturday moved him into the lead through three rounds of play at the Black Desert Championship in Ivins, Utah.,McCarty, 26, collected seven birdies, one eagle and two bogeys. He did most of his damage in hol...
Matt McCarty slides into lead at Black Desert Championship
Matt McCarty is 18 holes away from his first career PGA Tour victory after his 7-under 64 on Saturday moved him into the lead through three rounds of action at the Black Desert Championship in Ivins, Utah. ,McCarty, 26, collected seven birdies, one eagle and two bogeys. He did most of his damage bet...
Jets rule out CB Michael Carter II, LB C.J. Mosley could return
The New York Jets will be without cornerback Michael Carter II when they host the Buffalo Bills on Monday night.,Carter injured his back in pregame warmups prior to New York's 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings last week and was on the field for just one play. He missed practice this entire week be...
Adam Svensson posts 60, leads inaugural Black Desert Championship
Canada's Adam Svensson fired an 11-under-par 60 to grab the lead in the first round of the inaugural Black Desert Championship on Thursday in Ivins, Utah.,Svensson, who started his day on the back nine at Black Desert Resort, holed a 31 1/2-foot eagle putt at the par-5 seventh hole to jump to 10 und...
Commanders release QB Sam Hartman
The Washington Commanders released quarterback Sam Hartman on Thursday.,The move comes after Marcus Mariota, backup to rookie Jayden Daniels, dressed for his first game of the season Sunday. He missed the first four weeks while recovering from groin and pectoral injuries.,The Commanders kept Jeff Dr...