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Fantasy Football Mock Draft: PPR, 10-Team Advice
This fantasy football mock draft should help you ace the first round of your draft this year in 10-team, PPR leagues....
2024 BMW Championship: Preview, Prop Picks, Best Bets
The plot thickens as the FedEx Cup playoffs returns to Colorado for the first time since 2014 with this week's BMW Championship, which will take place at the longest course in PGA Tour history.,The top 50 advanced to the second leg, but only the top 30 after this week will move on to the season-endi...
Al Attles, former Warriors star, coach and GM, dies at 87
Hall of Fame member Al Attles, a physical point guard known as "The Destroyer" who later became an NBA champion coach and general manager of the Golden State Warriors, died Tuesday at 87.,The team announced Wednesday that Attles passed away at his home in East Bay, Calif., surrounded by family.,"Alv...
Jerod Mayo: Drake Maye '100 percent' ready to lead Patriots
New England Patriots first-year coach Jerod Mayo isn't ready to name his starting quarterback, but he said Wednesday that he wouldn't hesitate to turn to rookie Drake Maye to run the offense.,"One hundred percent, I think he's ready to run a huddle," Mayo told reporters in Foxborough, Mass.,Veteran ...
Astros activate Justin Verlander to make Wednesday start
The Astros reinstated right-hander Justin Verlander from the 15-day injured list, in time for him to start Wednesday afternoon's game against the Boston Red Sox in Houston.,Verlander had been sidelined since June 9 with neck soreness. ,The three-time Cy Young Award winner and former MVP made four mi...
Charlotte FC acquire Israeli teen Idan Toklomati
Charlotte FC acquired Israeli teenager Idan Toklomati from Maccabi Petah Tikva, the club announced Wednesday.,The 19-year-old forward is under contract with Charlotte's MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Crown Legacy FC.,"We're very excited to welcome another young, international talent to Charlotte and Idan is...
Aces star A'ja Wilson wins WNBA community award
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson received the WNBA's Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award on Wednesday.,The two-time MVP and two-time champion was honored for her dedication and positive impact on the community.,Wilson, 28, played for Staley for four seasons at South Carolina before becoming the No...
Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle practices; Tyreek Hill (thumb) misses drills with Bucs
Tyreek Hill's thumb injury is minor, and the Miami Dolphins would like to keep it that way.,Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said he will hold the All-Pro wide receiver out of team drills in this week's joint practices with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fearing he could "put him at risk of further injur...
Cardinals sign C Hjalte Froholdt to 2-year extension
The Arizona Cardinals announced a two-year extension with center Hjalte Froholdt on Wednesday.,Terms were not disclosed for the deal that runs through 2026, but NFL Network put the value at $12 million with $8 million guaranteed.,Froholdt, who turned 28 on Tuesday, started all 17 games and played 99...
10 MLB Players Who Will Impact Pennant Pushes Around Baseball
As August winds down, MLB pennant pushes are in full swing around the MLB. These 10 players will be critical in helping their teams win the division in 2024....
Week 0 NFL prospect watch: Is the next Brock Purdy at SMU?
Football is back with Week 0 and the headliner for NFL personnel evaluators takes us to Ireland, where Florida State is serving prospects by the pint in an ACC matchup with Georgia Tech.,Here are five prospects playing on opening weekend who enter the 2024 season with "draftable" grades.,RB Jamal Ha...
Houston, Miami among sites for 2026 World Baseball Classic
Houston, Miami, Tokyo and San Juan, Puerto Rico, will be the host sites for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Major League Baseball announced Wednesday.,The 20-team competition will run from March 5-17, 2026, with 2023 winner Japan as the defending champion.,The 16 teams that finished in the top four...
Eagles release veteran TE C.J. Uzomah
The Philadelphia Eagles released veteran tight end C.J. Uzomah on Wednesday.,Uzomah, 31, spent the past two seasons with the New York Jets after seven years with the Cincinnati Bengals.,He caught eight passes for 58 yards and a touchdown in 12 games (eight starts) in 2023 for the Jets, who released ...
Shigeki Maruyama named as Presidents Cup assistant
International team captain Mike Weir named Japan's Shigeki Maruyama as his final captain's assistant for the 2024 Presidents Cup.,The competition will take place at Canada's Royal Montreal Golf Club from Sept. 24-29. Maruyama, 54, joins fellow assistants Ernie Els, Trevor Immelman, Geoff Ogilvy and ...
Wednesday August 21 Best Sports Betting Picks and Predictions for MLB and WNBA
These are our top betting picks and predictions for Wednesday August 21st's slate of games, including MLB and WNBA picks on 8/21/2024....
SMU out to gain traction in opener at Nevada
SMU moved up in status to the Atlantic Coast Conference and opens the season Saturday night when it visits downtrodden Nevada in Reno, Nev.,SMU finished off its 11 seasons in the American Athletic Conference with an 11-3 record in 2023, including 8-0 in conference play. ,Last season's gaudy record, ...
Brewers bid to continue season-long mastery of Cards
The Milwaukee Brewers have dominated the St. Louis Cardinals this season, winning seven of eight meetings with their 3-2 victory on Tuesday.,The Brewers will try to continue that trend Wednesday night in the middle contest of a three-game series at St. Louis.,Milwaukee extended its winning streak to...
Dodgers reinforced for stretch run as M's continue freefall
It hasn't taken long for Max Muncy and Tommy Edman to get back in the swing of things.,After lengthy injury layoffs, Muncy homered for a second consecutive game and Edman doubled and scored the tying run as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from a three-run deficit to defeat the visiting Seattle Marin...
Yankees try to rebound from disappointing loss vs. Guardians
On Tuesday, the Cleveland Guardians drew 14 walks, but it took a while for the big hits to follow.,Cleveland eventually emerged with the victory, and the American League Central leaders hope to cash in on any opportunities a little more quickly Wednesday night when they visit the New York Yankees fo...
After blowout win, Jays seek series victory over Reds
The Cincinnati Reds will be without a key player indefinitely as they go into the decisive game of their three-game series against the host Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.,Cincinnati placed infielder Jeimer Candelario on the injured list Tuesday due to a broken left big toe, then went out and ...