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Mets' Pete Alonso gets another chance for big day vs. Nationals
The New York Mets learned Tuesday night that trying to win games without Francisco Lindor is a lot easier when vintage Pete Alonso appears.,The Mets will look to continue solidifying their spot in the National League wild-card race by completing a sweep of the visiting Washington Nationals Wednesday...

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...

Reports: ACC working toward new revenue plan with Clemson, FSU
Clemson and Florida State have been in frequent communication with the Atlantic Coast Conference recently as they continue to devise a plan that would give them a larger share of the league's revenue, Yahoo Sports and ESPN reported Tuesday.,The two programs believe that any revenue that schools in t...

It's home opener, take 2, for Jets' Aaron Rodgers vs. Pats
Jets fans are hoping to get a longer look at quarterback Aaron Rodgers when New York faces the New England Patriots on Thursday night in East Rutherford, N.J.,The last time Rodgers stepped onto the turf at MetLife Stadium, he lasted just four plays, tearing his left Achillies tendon in the Jets' 202...

No. 12 Utah, No. 14 Oklahoma State meet for the first time since 1945
It's been 79 years since No. 12 Utah and No. 14 Oklahoma State have played a game of football.,Suffice it to say the sport's changed a little since the school then known as Oklahoma A&M handed the Utes a 46-6 beatdown in Salt Lake City on Oct. 20, 1945.,When the programs convene again on Saturday in...

Lance Lynn pitches Cards past Pirates
Right-hander Lance Lynn allowed just one run on four hits in six innings as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Tuesday night. ,Lynn (7-4) walked two and struck out five while improving to 6-0 at home this season.,Jordan Walker hit a homer for the Cardinals (76-75), ...

Pete Alonso drives in 5 in Mets' blowout of Nationals
Pete Alonso homered and collected five RBIs on Tuesday for the host New York Mets, who solidified their grip on the third National League wild-card spot by cruising to a 10-1 win over the Washington Nationals.,Alonso and rookie Luisangel Acuna each finished a triple shy of the cycle for the Mets (83...

Minnesota feeling confident, prepare to face playoff-bound Cincinnati
After clinching an Eastern Conference playoff berth with a 0-0 draw with the in-state rival Columbus Crew, FC Cincinnati travel to Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday night to face a Minnesota United team trying to hold on to the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.,Cincinnati (16-8-4, 52 point...
Jalen Reagor Released From New England Patriots Hours After Cryptic Instagram Story
Hours after posting a cryptic Instagram story of a Bugatti surrounded by a crappy house, the New England Patriots released wide receiver Jalen Reagor....

Injury-plagued Houston set for revenge against Cincinnati
Injury-riddled Houston will chase revenge on the road when it visits Cincinnati in the Big 12 conference opener for both teams Saturday. , ,Cincinnati notched its only conference victory in its inaugural Big 12 season in 2023 with a 24-14 road win against Houston last November. The Bearcats were 1-8...

No. 10 Penn State to work on 'focus' vs. Kent State
No. 10 Penn State returns to play Saturday, when it welcomes Kent State to State College, Pa., after each side faced their fair share of struggles the last time they stepped onto the field.,Penn State (2-0) earned a victory on Sept. 7, but one that felt far too close from a top-10 Big Ten side again...

No. 21 Clemson has goal of ACC title, but NC State stands in way
Clemson has experienced a full range of emotions across its opening two games of 2024., ,Now comes the start of a major aspect to the season as the No. 21 Tigers launch into their Atlantic Coast Conference schedule by taking on North Carolina State on Saturday at Clemson, S.C., ,"It all about gettin...

Marshall optimistic ahead of clash at No. 3 Ohio State
Marshall coach Charles Huff was in a good mood and optimistic during his session with the media Monday as the Thundering Herd prepared to face No. 3 Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.,He first likened the situation to one of his favorite movies, "Moneyball," where a frugal major league team i...

Middle Tennessee standing in way of 4-0 start for Duke
Duke aims to finish nonconference play with an unblemished record when it visits Middle Tennessee State for a Saturday afternoon clash in Murfreesboro, Tenn.,The Blue Devils (3-0) also eye their second consecutive 4-0 start and momentum heading into a Sept. 28 tilt against rival North Carolina in th...

Arizona State makes Big 12 debut at Texas Tech
Arizona State, off to its first 3-0 start since 2019, will play its debut Big 12 game when the Sun Devils play at Texas Tech on Saturday.,The Red Raiders (2-1) will face the Sun Devils for only the sixth time, leading the series 3-2.,The teams have not played each other since 2017, when Texas Tech w...

Lagging Kentucky offense expects challenge from Ohio
The question will be obvious for Kentucky going into a home contest against Ohio on Saturday in Lexington.,How will the Wildcats respond to such a crushing defeat against the then-No. 1 team in the nation?,The Wildcats were oh-so-close to earning a victory over Georgia last weekend in what possibly ...

No. 13 Kansas State opens Big 12 slate at fellow unbeaten BYU
No. 13 Kansas State and host BYU both look to remain unbeaten when the unfamiliar 3-0 squads clash on Saturday night in their Big 12 Conference opener in Provo, Utah.,These two schools have never met as conference opponents, splitting their eight previous meetings. The last time they squared off was...

Nick Nash, San Jose State take aim at Washington State
San Jose State and Washington State both feature 3-0 records and standout offensive players entering Friday night's game at Pullman, Wash.,Nick Nash, who is the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week, set the San Jose State record for receptions in a regular-season game with 17 in a 31-10 victor...

No. 20 Iowa State still savoring Iowa upset, resets with Arkansas State
What can Kyle Konrardy and No. 20 Iowa State do for an encore?,Konrardy's 54-yard field goal with six seconds left lifted the Cyclones to a 20-19 win at instate rival Iowa on Sept. 7. For his troubles, the redshirt freshman earned 54 boxes of Pop-Tarts, the breakfast pastry that has its name attache...

Gators sticking with two-QB plan as they prepare for Mississippi State
Florida and Mississippi State are both badly in need of a victory as they meet Saturday in Starkville, Miss.,The Gators (1-2, 0-1 SEC), who didn't offer much resistance in their 41-17 season-opening setback to Miami, had a similarly disappointing home performance in a 33-20 loss to Texas A&M last Sa...