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Commanders RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) out for Week 4
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler has been ruled out for this week's game with a concussion. ,Ekeler exited Monday night's win at Cincinnati in the second half with the injury and also a lacerated ear, Commanders coach Dan Quinn told reporters. It is Ekeler's third documented concussi...
Presidents Cup captain's assistants having fun, chasing 'pinnacle'
International team captain's assistant Geoff Ogilvy said defeating the U.S. at this week's Presidents Cup would be "the pinnacle of the sport.","We don't hate the other team," the Australian told reporters Wednesday during a media session with all nine assistants at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in Q...
Mad Lions KOI, PSG Talon open World Championships play-in with wins
Mad Lions KOI swept Vikings Esports and PSG Talon rallied past paiN Gaming in the opening matches of the League of Legends World Championship play-in round on Wednesday at Berlin, Germany.,Mad Lions KOI and PSG Talon will square off in a qualification match Friday, with the winner advancing to the O...
Florida St. looking to take down another ACC newbie at SMU
Fresh off beating one conference newcomer, Florida State will now be the opponent for another Atlantic Coast Conference newbie's debut when it travels to Dallas to take on SMU on Saturday night.,The Mustangs (3-1, 0-0 ACC) will face the Seminoles (1-3, 1-2) for the first time. SMU enters the game wi...
Report: NWSL teams hit record $104M average valuation
With Angel City FC leading the way at $250 million, the average value of an NWSL team is up 57 percent from last year to a record $104 million, Sportico reported Wednesday.,Citing conversations with team owners, investors and executives along with those involved in transactions, the report put the 1...
Giants CBs Adoree' Jackson, Dru Phillips out vs. Cowboys
The New York Giants will be shorthanded in the secondary entering their game against Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J.,The Giants (1-2) ruled out cornerbacks Adoree' Jackson and Dru Phillips on Wednesday. Neither player participated in the team's w...
Red Stars re-sign GK Alyssa Naeher for 2025 season
The Chicago Red Stars announced the re-signing of goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher for the 2025 NWSL season.,The two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champ and 2024 Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. Women's National Team has been with Chicago since 2016.,"I'm excited to be returning to Chicago for my 10th seas...
UCF running game looks to counter Colorado's passing
UCF and Colorado are in positions similar to last year as they ready for Saturday afternoon's Big 12 clash in Orlando, Fla.,The Knights (3-0, 1-0 Big 12) won their first three games in 2023 before their season went into a lengthy struggle that led to a final 6-7 record. The Buffaloes (3-1, 1-0) star...
Sounders D Jackson Ragen inks extension
Seattle Sounders FC defender Jackson Ragen signed a contract extension through the 2027 season on Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Sounders, who hold an option for 2028 on the deal.,Ragen, 26, has recorded three goals and one assist in 29 matches (all starts) this season. He has ...
Sun's DiJonai Carrington named Most Improved Player
Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington was named the 2024 WNBA Most Improved Player on Wednesday.,Carrington, 26, received 28 of 67 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.,Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (18 votes) was second and Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carle...
Cardinals DT Justin Jones (triceps) out for season
Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Justin Jones will miss the remainder of the season due to a triceps injury, coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed Wednesday.,Veteran defensive lineman Naquan Jones was added to the roster in place of Justin Jones, who officially landed on injured reserve.,Gannon also not...
Host Kansas, TCU clash in critical early conference game
Kansas and TCU both really need a win when they meet in Saturday's conference game in Kansas City.,The loser drops to 0-2 in the 16-team Big 12 and would have to stack wins in the second half of their schedule to ensure postseason bowl eligibility.,With Kansas' home stadium under construction, the t...
Browns place G Wyatt Teller (knee) on IR
The Cleveland Browns placed Pro Bowl guard Wyatt Teller on injured reserve Wednesday.,The move will keep Teller off the field for at least the next four games for the Browns (1-2).,Teller sustained his knee injury during the third quarter of Cleveland's 21-15 loss to the New York Giants last Sunday....
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce focused on wins, not catches
Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce said he isn't too worried about his lack of production to start the season. ,As long as the team keeps winning, that is.,Kelce has totaled just eight catches for 69 yards in three games this season. The four-time All-Pro and nine-time Pro Bowl selection...
UNLV QB Matthew Sluka Just Quit on Undefeated Team, Father Says University Never Paid Him
Matthew Sluka is red-shirting this year and will not play quarterback for the undefeated UNLV Rebels after reportedly getting offered more NIL money elsewhere....
ATP roundup: Hubert Hurkacz advances in opening round in Tokyo
Poland's Hubert Hurkacz slammed 17 aces en route to a three-set victory over Marcos Giron 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-4 in the opening round of the Japan Open in Tokyo on Wednesday.,The No. 2 seed, Hurkacz won 82 percent of the points on first serve and converted three of his six break chances. The biggest one ...
New York Giants Finally Have Legitimate WR1 in Malik Nabers
The New York Giants have struggled to find a real alpha wide receiver for years, but it feels like rookie Malik Nabers can finally be that guy....
Wednesday September 25 Best Sports Betting Picks For MLB & WNBA Playoffs Predictions
These are our top betting picks and predictions for Wednesday September 25th's MLB and WNBA Playoff slate of games....
Starting QB Matthew Sluka leaves UNLV, says commitments 'not upheld'
UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka announced late Tuesday night on social media he will not play in any more games this season.,Sluka, a senior, said he will instead use his redshirt year. He spent the first four seasons of his college career at Holy Cross.,"I committed to UNLV based on certain...
Top Quarterback Prospects To Know in 2025 NFL Draft
The quarterback position is always in demand, so here are the top QB prospects to monitor ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft....