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D-backs place 1B Pavin Smith (quad) on 10-day IL
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed first baseman Pavin Smith on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, with a left quad strain in advance of the opener of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday.,The Diamondbacks also optioned right-hander Taylor Rashi to Triple-A Reno,...
Oklahoma State overcomes sloppy offense to down UT-Martin
After starting the game with two consecutive scoring drives, the Oklahoma State Cowboys looked set for a blowout against the UT Martin Skyhawks of the FCS on Thursday night in Stillwater, Okla.,However, Oklahoma State lost its starting quarterback and needed a fourth-quarter defensive stop to slow t...
Hawaii rides wave of momentum into Arizona visit
A week after Hawaii achieved the biggest win of the coach Timmy Chang era, the Rainbow Warriors are in search of an even larger accomplishment Saturday on the mainland against Arizona at Tucson, Ariz.,Hawaii's 23-20 season-opening win over Stanford at Honolulu last week was the first victory over a ...
Iowa excited to showcase upgraded offense vs. Albany
After being one of the nation's worst offensive teams in recent years, there is hope that things will change this season for Iowa entering its season opener Saturday against FCS opponent Albany in Iowa City, Iowa.,Over the offseason, Iowa welcomed in transfer Mark Gronowski, who compiled a 49-6 care...
Dawn Staley would have taken New York Knicks coaching job if offered
South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley confirmed she interviewed this summer for the New York Knicks' head coaching vacancy, saying she was prepared to become the first woman to lead an NBA team if the job had been offered.,Speaking on the "Post Moves" podcast hosted by Candace Parker a...
Parched Kapalua closing for 60 days with PGA Tour's Sentry in mind
Water restrictions due to drought conditions in Hawaii could put the PGA Tour's season-opening event in peril, after it was revealed this week the course that hosts the event will close for two months to spur recovery.,Kapalua Resort in Maui, Hawaii has hosted the PGA Tour's season-opening event, th...
Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa among 6 Ryder Cup captain's picks
U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley will not compete in the event next month, failing to include himself in the six captain's picks.,Instead, he announced Wednesday that Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns will join the six automatic qualifiers...
Wake Forest, Kennesaw State bid to bounce back in 2025
With new coaches and teams looking for bounce-back seasons, Kennesaw State and Wake Forest have plenty in common going into their opener Friday night in Winston-Salem, N.C.,Jake Dickert has taken charge at Wake Forest, moving across the country from Washington State. Jerry Mack is the new coach at K...
Fired Tennis Channel CEO Ken Solomon suing on wrongful termination, other grounds
Former Tennis Channel CEO and chair Ken Solomon is suing owner Sinclair Inc., and others, on multiple grounds, including wrongful termination.,Front Office Sports reported details of the suit on Tuesday.,Solomon contends in the lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, that he could be owed an a...
Wisconsin unveils new QB, RB and OC against Miami (Ohio)
Visiting Miami (Ohio) should provide a solid measuring stick for the Wisconsin Badgers and coach Luke Fickell, looking to bounce back from a disappointing season, in the nonconference opener for both teams Thursday night in Madison, Wis.,Wisconsin dropped its final five games last season to finish 5...
Kansei Matsuzawa's last-second FG sends Hawaii past Stanford
Micah Alejado led Hawaii on a game-winning drive, capped by Kansei Matsuzawa's 38-yard field goal as time expired to give the host Rainbow Warriors a 23-20 win over Stanford on Saturday in Honolulu.,Trailing 20-17 in the fourth quarter, Hawaii (1-0) was facing a potential two-score deficit with Stan...
Kennedy Center to host World Cup draw on Dec. 5
The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will take place on Dec. 5 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday.,"It's a tremendous honor to bring the global event and this incredible group of people and these unbelievable athletes -- the best athletes in the world ...
Russell Henley posts 61 to lead Tour Championship amid easy conditions
ATLANTA -- East Lake Golf Club, where, oh where, is thy sting?,In the first round of the FedEx Cup playoff finale on Thursday, most of the 30-player field at the Tour Championship excelled at the historic course.,Russell Henley led the way with a round of 9-under-par 61, including three straight bir...
Northwestern and ex-coach Pat Fitzgerald settle suit
Northwestern has reached a settlement in former football coach Pat Fitzgerald's wrongful termination lawsuit.,Terms were not disclosed but Fitzgerald's attorneys called it a "satisfactory settlement" on Thursday, per ESPN.,Fitzgerald sued the university for $130 million in October 2023. He was fired...
Nick Kyrgios withdraws from third straight U.S. Open
Australian Nick Kyrgios withdrew from the U.S. Open for the third straight year on Thursday.,Wrist, ankle and knee injuries have kept the former Wimbledon finalist largely out of action since 2023.,Kyrgios, 30, is just 1-4 in singles matches this season and has dropped to No. 644 in the ATP rankings...
Seahawks Revive Ground-and-Pound Identity Under Mike Macdonald
Behind a revamped offensive staff and a 268-yard rushing night in the preseason, the Seahawks appear committed to a run-first identity under Mike Macdonald....
Jen Pawol Made MLB History, Now Give Her More Games
MLB’s first female umpire, Jen Pawol, delivered a strong debut behind the plate. Now the league must give her more games....
Longtime NHL goalie Anton Khudobin retires
Anton Khudobin, a journeyman goaltender who last appeared in the NHL in 2023, announced his retirement on Tuesday.,Khudobin, 39, played in 260 games across 14 NHL seasons with the Minnesota Wild (2009-11), Boston Bruins (2011-13, 2016-18), Carolina Hurricanes (2013-15), Anaheim Ducks (2015-16), Dall...
Lions rookie S Dan Jackson (leg) placed on injured reserve
A day after exiting practice with a leg injury, Detroit Lions safety Dan Jackson is heading to injured reserve.,The Lions did not set a timetable for the rookie's return, although Detroit coach Dan Campbell told reporters that the injury "doesn't look good." He added that "it looks like he's going t...
Seahawks LT Charles Cross (finger) has surgery, eyes Week 1 return
Seahawks starting left tackle Charles Cross is recovering from finger surgery and hopes to be ready for Week 1, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Cross underwent a procedure Wednesday to repair a dislocated finger on his right hand after initially trying to play through the injury with a splint, p...