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Fever name Amber Cox GM, reassign Lin Dunn
The Indiana Fever restructured the front office on Friday, appointing Amber Cox as chief operating officer and general manager and reassigning Lin Dunn from her GM role to a new position.,Cox officially will join the team on Oct. 28. Dunn will become a senior advisor to Fever basketball, a new posit...
UFC 307: Preview, Props, Odds & Trends
Alex Pereira makes the third title defense of his light heavyweight title he opposes Khalil Rountree Jr. in the main event of UFC 307 that begins at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday in Salt Lake City.,Pereira (11-2 MMA), a 37-year-old Brazilian, is fresh off back-to-back knockout victories against ex-UFC ligh...
Aaron Rodgers on Davante Adams trade request: 'Out of my hands'
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers appeared to choose his words carefully when asked about a potential reunion with three-time All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams.,Rodgers played eight seasons in Green Bay with Adams, who recently requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders.,"I don't know how ...
Twins part ways with general manager Thad Levine
The Minnesota Twins parted ways with Thad Levine on Friday after eight years as the club's senior vice president and general manager.,A team press release said Levine, 52, was leaving "to pursue new challenges and opportunities, both inside and outside of baseball.",Levine joined the Twins in Novemb...
Patrick Ewing rejoins Knicks as basketball ambassador
Hall of Fame center Patrick Ewing has rejoined the New York Knicks as an ambassador to assist both basketball and business operations, the team announced Friday.,Ewing, the franchise's all-time leading scorer, will work directly with Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau and the team's front office.,"As I said...
Terry Francona signs 3-year deal to manage Reds
Two-time World Series champion skipper Terry Francona agreed Friday to a three-year deal to manage the Cincinnati Reds.,The three-time American League Manager of the Year's contract includes a club option for the 2028 season.,Francona, 65, stepped down as manager of the Cleveland Guardians following...
How the Detroit Tigers Can Upset Cleveland Guardians in ALDS
The Detroit Tigers are shockingly one of the hottest teams in baseball. Here's how they can defeat the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS....
It’s Time for Russell Wilson To Retire, Pittsburgh Steelers Should Roll With Justin Fields
Russell Wilson is heading for retirement, and the Pittsburgh Steelers should move forward with Justin Fields as their starting quarterback....
Friday October 4 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions for College Football & WNBA
These are our top betting picks and predictions for October 4th's college football slate with a bonus WNBA pick....
College Football Week 6 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions
These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for Week 6 of the college football season, including bets for Clemson vs. Florida State and more....
Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson, James Harrison to fight in exhibition
Former NFL stars Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson and James Harrison are scheduled to fight in an MMA exhibition bout in New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl in February.,The duo confirmed the bout on X, formerly known as Twitter, though the length of the exhibition appears to be in question.,"I'm fighting J...
Dodgers flip starters, Yoshinobu Yamamoto to go Game 1 vs. Padres
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday switched their first two starters for the National League Division Series, deciding to start Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 1 on Saturday against the San Diego Padres and going with fellow right-hander Jack Flaherty in Game 2 on Sunday.,On Wednesday, the Dodgers said ...
Reports: Terry Francona to end retirement, manage Reds
Terry Francona is coming out of retirement to take over as manager of the Cincinnati Reds, MLB Network and ESPN reported Thursday night.,The Reds plan to hire Francona, who stepped down from the same post with the in-state rival Cleveland Guardians after the 2023 season.,Francona, who battled health...
Pete Alonso's blast sends Mets past Brewers for series win
MILWAUKEE -- Pete Alonso lined a three-run homer to key a four-run ninth-inning rally and lift the New York Mets to a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday in the decisive third game of a National League wild-card series.,The sixth-seeded Mets will open the NL Division Series on Saturda...
Pressure on Stampeders to end 6-game winless streak vs. Lions
Calgary Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson is getting hot under the collar while his team is going cold on the gridiron.,With his job reportedly in jeopardy, Dickenson hopes to help the skidding Stampeders (4-9-1) snap a six-game winless skid on Friday when they visit the BC Lions (7-8) in Vancouv...
Wisconsin RB Chez Mellusi 'stepping away from team' to heal from injuries
Wisconsin announced Thursday that running back Chez Mellusi is taking time away from the team to help his body recover from injuries.,Mellusi leads the Badgers (2-2) in rushing yards (232), carries (56) and touchdowns (three, tied with Tawee Walker). He used his medical redshirt last season, when he...
Top gets revenge on T1 on first day of Swiss Stage at Worlds
The Swiss Stage of the 2024 League of Legends World Championship began Thursday in Berlin, with eight teams advancing to the Round 2 High matches.,Bilibili Gaming, Dplus, FlyQuest, G2 Esports, Gen.G Esports, Hanwha Life Esports, LNG Esports and Top Esports were the day's winners. Meanwhile, all four...
Diamondbacks dismiss pitching coach Brent Strom
The Arizona Diamondbacks fired veteran pitching coach Brent Strom on Thursday, according to multiple reports.,Strom confirmed his exit to The Athletic.,"Appreciated the opportunity," Strom said. "Pitching held this team back this year. Did my best. End of story.",The Diamondbacks have yet to announc...
Angel City penalized 3 standings points for salary cap infraction
The National Women's Soccer League handed down a $200,000 fine to Angel City FC and docked the club three points in the 2024 regular-season standings Thursday following an investigation into violations of salary cap rules.,The league also suspended Angel City president and CEO Julie Uhrman and gener...
David Skinns fires 60 to lead Sanderson Farms Championship
David Skinns of England missed a 9-foot putt for 59 but was thrilled to shoot a career-best and tournament-record 60 to take the lead after one round of the Sanderson Farms Championship on Thursday in Jackson, Miss.,Skinns teed off on the back nine at the Country Club of Jackson and rolled in six bi...