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Dominant first half carries Arizona to victory over Kansas State
Noah Fifita ran for two first-half touchdowns and Arizona held on to defeat Kansas State 23-17 in a nonconference game between Big 12 teams in Tucson, Ariz.,Arizona improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2015.,Fifita completed 16 of 33 passes for 178 yards. He also gained for 48 yards on 15 carrie...
Cardinals SS Masyn Winn (knee) shut down for season
The St. Louis Cardinals will shut down shortstop Masyn Winn for the remainder of the season, manager Oliver Marmol said following the team's 8-2 road loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.,Winn, who already was expected to undergo arthroscopic surgery in the offseason to repair a torn right menisc...
Chanettee Wannasaen holds 2-shot Kroger Queen City lead
Chanettee Wannasaen maintained her lead at the Kroger Queen City Championship by shooting a 4-under-par 68 on Friday in Hamilton, Ohio.,The 21-year-old from Thailand built on a first-round 63 to get to 13-under 131 at the tournament's halfway point. She has a two-shot lead over countrywoman and Worl...
Before U.S. Open Cup semis, Austin FC turn focus to rival Dallas
Austin FC will work to keep their focus on the challenge at hand and not look ahead when they visit rival FC Dallas on Saturday in Frisco, Texas.,The Verde and Black will play in the semifinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Minnesota United on Wednesday, but first comes their Copa Tejas match.,...
Eagles TE Dallas Goedert (knee sprain) ruled out in Week 2 vs. Chiefs
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert will miss Sunday's Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs due to a knee sprain, the team said Friday.,Goedert, 30, sat out all three practices this week after sustaining the injury and was officially ruled out on the team's final injury report....
Report: NFL to negotiate with Las Vegas for 2029 Super Bowl
The NFL is set to start negotiations with the city of Las Vegas for Super Bowl LXIII in 2029, Sports Business Journal reported Friday.,Las Vegas, home to the Raiders since 2020, played host to Super Bowl LVIII in February of 2024 when the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in ...
Cincinnati aiming to clinch playoff berth with win over Nashville
It has been two weeks since FC Cincinnati played a match, four weeks since they registered a goal and nearly two months since they scored in an MLS regular-season home match.,Cincinnati (16-9-4, 52 points) still is in second place in the Eastern Conference with five matches remaining and can clinch ...
Wizards G Bilal Coulibaly to miss time after thumb surgery
Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly is expected to miss some time at the start of the regular season following thumb surgery, ESPN reported Friday.,Coulibaly tore a ligament in his right thumb while playing with France in this summer's EuroBasket tournament, according to the report. France fini...
Report: Season over for Rockies RHP Chase Dollander
The Colorado Rockies reportedly will place right-hander Chase Dollander on the 15-day injured list, effectively ending the rookie's season.,The Denver Post reported Friday that the 2023 first-round pick (ninth overall) is dealing with a knee injury. He had been in line to start Saturday's game at Sa...
Dash add Anna Heilferty, part ways with Ramona Bachmann
The Houston Dash signed defender Anna Heilferty to a short-term contract on Friday that spans through the end of the 2025 season.,Heilferty, 26, recorded two assists in 42 matches (26 starts) with Washington since being selected by the Spirit with the 19th overall pick of the 2021 NWSL Draft.,Also o...
RB Austin Ekeler injures Achilles in Commanders' loss
The Washington Commanders' running back corps was dealt a significant blow on Thursday night as Austin Ekeler sustained a non-contact Achilles injury in a 27-18 road loss to the Green Bay Packers.,ESPN and NFL.com reported that the team fears Ekeler tore his Achilles tendon.,Ekeler, who has endured ...
Confident Terence Crawford seeks star Canelo Alvarez's title
LAS VEGAS -- In a city that's been home to a majority of boxing's biggest fights, you'll have a hard time finding any that have brought as much energy and anticipation to the Strip as Saturday night's title bout between the sport's superstar, Canelo Alvarez, and undefeated American torchbearer Teren...
Packers rule out OL Zach Tom, Aaron Banks; Micah Parsons active vs. Commanders
The Green Bay Packers ruled out starting right tackle Zach Tom and left guard Aaron Banks before their home game against the Washington Commanders on Thursday night.,Tom (oblique) and Banks (ankle/groin) were listed as questionable after not practicing during the short week and were put on the inact...
Chanettee Wannasaen (63) on top at Kroger Queen City Championship
Chanettee Wannasaen of Thailand fired a 9-under-par 63 and established a two-shot lead after the first round of the Kroger Queen City Championship on Thursday in Hamilton, Ohio.,Wannasaen had an eagle 2 along with seven birdies while keeping a bogey-free card. Gigi Stoll is alone in second at 7-unde...
Max Arfsten among those auditioning for a U.S. team in transition
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Max Arfsten is not paranoid, but every time he crosses the white line onto the soccer field he feels like the entire world is watching.,Actually, it's the weight of the World Cup as the Columbus Crew defender makes a late push for the 26-player U.S. men's national team roster for t...
Angels place LHP Reid Detmers (elbow) on 15-day injured list
The Los Angeles Angels placed left-handed reliever Reid Detmers on the 15-day injured list on Thursday because of left elbow inflammation.,In a corresponding move, the Angels recalled right-hander Chase Silseth from Triple-A Salt Lake.,Detmers, 26, last pitched on Wednesday, allowing a double and no...
Arizona State working on identity with Texas State gunning for upset
Arizona State tumbled out of the AP Top 25 after losing at Mississippi State last week. The Sun Devils must turn their attention to a Texas State team that gave them trouble a year ago when they meet Saturday in Tempe, Ariz.,The Sun Devils (1-1) scored the final 10 points to hold off the Bobcats (2-...
Vikings place LB Blake Cashman, RB/KR Ty Chandler on IR
The Minnesota Vikings placed standout linebacker Blake Cashman on injured reserve on Thursday due to a hamstring injury.,Running back/returner Ty Chandler (knee) also was placed on IR. Cashman and Chandler each will miss at least four games.,Cashman had three tackles before exiting Monday night's 27...
Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy (shoulder) back at practice
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy returned to practice Thursday, nearly a week after he dislocated his right shoulder in the team's season-opening defeat Friday against the Los Angeles Chargers at Sao Paulo, Brazil.,Worthy was a non-participant in Chiefs practice Wednesday and his statu...
NCAA: Betting schemes involved 13 players at six schools
An NCAA probe found that 13 men's college basketball players at six schools participated in gambling schemes.,The findings released Thursday cited players formerly associated with Arizona State, Eastern Michigan, Mississippi Valley State, New Orleans, North Carolina A&T and Temple.,Alleged behaviors...