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Alejandro Kirk drives in three as Blue Jays defeat Pirates
Alejandro Kirk hit a home run and finished with three hits and three RBIs to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 7-3 victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.,George Springer belted his 20th home run of the season, a two-run blast in the second inning off Pirates starter Mitch Keller (5...
Five College Football Teams Facing Brutal September Tests in 2025
Alabama, Oregon, Georgia, Miami and LSU face brutal September tests that could define the 2025 College Football Playoff race....
Baker Mayfield’s MVP Case: Why the Buccaneers QB Is a Legit Contender in 2025
Baker Mayfield enters 2025 with elite weapons, an easy schedule, and MVP-level stats from last season. Here’s why he’s a legit threat to win NFL MVP....
Joe Burrow Plays Career-High Preseason Snaps in Bengals vs. Eagles
Joe Burrow threw two touchdowns in extended preseason action as the Bengals lost 34-27 to the Eagles, testing a new approach to avoid slow starts....
MLB Trade Deadline’s Biggest Losers: Angels, White Sox, and Everyone Else Who Froze
The 2025 MLB trade deadline delivered chaos. But not everyone came out looking sharp. From the Angels’ indecision to the Pirates’ confusion, here are the early losers....
Royals add Pirates' Bailey Falter, Giants' Mike Yastrzemski at deadline
The Kansas City Royals were buyers at the trade deadline, landing outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the San Francisco Giants and left-handed starter Bailey Falter from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a pair of deals Thursday.,Kansas City acquired Yastrzemski in exchange for minor league right-hander Yunior...
Terry McLaurin Trade Rumors: Five NFL Teams That Should Make a Move
Washington WR Terry McLaurin has requested a trade. Here are five NFL teams that should pursue the disgruntled star wide receiver....
Royals add more pitching with trade for Pirates starter Bailey Falter
The Kansas City Royals acquired left-hander Bailey Falter on Thursday from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for rookie left-hander Evan Sisk and first base prospect Callan Moss.,The Royals also added right-handers Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek in a trade with the San Diego Padres on Thursday.,Fal...
Reports: Yankees get closer David Bednar from Pirates
The New York Yankees are set to acquire right-handed closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates, ESPN and the New York Post reported Thursday.,The Pirates will receive three minor leaguers from New York: top catching prospect Rafael Flores, fellow catcher Edgleen Perez and outfielder Brian Sanc...
Colts sign veteran CBs Tre Herndon, Duke Shelley
The Indianapolis Colts addressed their thinning secondary by signing free agent cornerbacks Tre Herndon and Duke Shelley on Thursday.,Indianapolis also placed cornerback David Long Jr. on injured reserve and released tight end Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.,In addition to Long's groin injury, the Colts have...
Auburn's Hugh Freeze keeps cancer on periphery as fall camp kicks off
Hugh Freeze hit the ground running as Auburn opens fall camp even as the Tigers' coach takes the field knowing he will likely need surgery for prostate cancer. ,Freeze, 55, said he hasn't felt this good physically to start a season in years. ,"I don't think anything about the health right now," said...
Steelers release 'washed up' Cordarrelle Patterson
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released veteran Cordarrelle Patterson, the decorated utility player announced Monday on social media.,"Breaking news!!!" Patterson posted on X. "Pittsburgh Steelers release old washed up cordarrelle patterson on his day off!!!",Patterson, 34, is a four-time Pro Bowl and...
Fresh off recent success, Pirates ready to face struggling Giants
The Pittsburgh Pirates get an opportunity to continue their run of spoiling other teams' postseason hopes when they open a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants on Monday night.,The Pirates, the last-place club in the National League Central, hit rock bottom last Sunday when they w...
Dominant Paul Skenes leads Pirates past Diamondbacks
Paul Skenes pitched six shutout innings for the second consecutive start to lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon.,Skenes (6-8) gave up three hits, walked one and struck out nine on 99 pitches to lead the Pirates to the series victory and...
Pirates star Paul Skenes vies for season milestone vs. D-backs
Pirates ace Paul Skenes will try secure pitching wins in back-to-back starts for the first time this season when he opposes Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen on Sunday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series in Pittsburgh.,The Pirates dropped a 1-0 decision in 11 innings to the Dia...
Why Paige Bueckers’ Rookie Campaign Might Be One of the Best Ever
Paige Bueckers is living up to—and exceeding—the hype in her rookie WNBA season, setting records and leading the Dallas Wings with poise, consistency and star power....
Crew acquire striker Wessam Abou Ali as DP
The Columbus Crew acquired striker Wessam Abou Ali for an undisclosed transfer fee on Saturday.,Multiple reports said the MLS club paid $7.5 million to land the Egyptian Premier League star.,Abou Ali, 26, joins the Crew as a designated player and is signed through 2027 with a 2028 club option.,"Wess...
Ramiro Enrique scores twice in three minutes as Orlando City bests Columbus
Ramiro Enrique came off the bench to score twice in three minutes and Martin Ojeda added an insurance goal along with two assists as visiting Orlando City SC rallied for a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Crew on Friday.,Enrique got the equalizer in the 76th minute and the go-head marker in 79th when h...
Steelers sign former Ravens S Chuck Clark
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free agent safety Chuck Clark on Friday. ,Terms were not disclosed.,Clark, 30, played six seasons with the Baltimore Ravens before being traded to the New York Jets in 2023.,After missing the entire 2023 season with a torn ACL, he tallied 69 tackles and one sack in 12 ...
Diamondbacks visit Pirates with a sense change is near
The Arizona Diamondbacks are slipping out of the playoff race and will attempt to gain some traction when they hit the road to face the surging Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a three-game series Friday.,The Diamondbacks came away empty-handed during a three-game series against the Houston Astro...