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Bears' Keenan Allen out vs. Colts; Rome Odunze in line to play
Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the host Indianapolis Colts due to a heel injury.,The news is not surprising given the six-time Pro Bowl selection sat out last week's game versus the Houston Texans and did not participate in practice this week.,T...
Browns rule out TE David Njoku, RB Pierre Strong vs. Giants
The Cleveland Browns on Friday ruled out tight end David Njoku and running back Pierre Strong for Sunday's home game against the New York Giants.,Njoku has missed practice all week because of an ankle injury sustained in Week 1, while Strong sat out practices Wednesday and Thursday after injuring hi...
How Far Can Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever Go in 2024 WNBA Playoffs?
If the WNBA Playoffs are anything like March Madness, Caitlin Clark is in the driver's seat of how far the Indiana Fever will go....
WTA roundup: Tamara Zidansek rallies in Thailand; rain washes out play in Korea
Tamara Zidansek rallied from a set and a break down, then saved four match points to outlast Nadia Podoroska of Argentina 4-6, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (3) in the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open in Hua Hin.,The Slovenian needed three hours and 41 minutes to complete the feat, making it the fourth-longest mat...
Eagles keeping tabs on A.J. Brown, C.J. Gardner-Johnson
The Philadelphia Eagles are keeping a keen eye on the health of both star wide receiver A.J. Brown and safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson.,Head coach Nick Sirianni kept it close to the vest in regard to the status of both players on Friday morning.,"We got some time. We'll see how today goes," Sirianni sai...
Cubs activate RHP Hayden Wesneski
The Chicago Cubs activated right-hander Hayden Wesneski from the 15-day injured list on Friday following his recovery from a right forearm strain.,In a corresponding move, the Cubs designated right-hander Shawn Armstrong for assignment.,Wesneski, 26, last pitched July 19 and is 3-6 with a 3.94 ERA, ...
Jerod Mayo: Jacoby Brissett is Pats' QB1 'until I say he’s not'
New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett will remain the starter despite throwing for just 98 yards and taking five sacks in Thursday night's 24-3 loss to the New York Jets, head coach Jerod Mayo said Friday.,"Jacoby is our quarterback until I say he's not the quarterback," Mayo said.,The ve...
ATP roundup: Francisco Cerundolo pulls off upset for Team World
Team Europe and Team World split the first two matches on Friday as the Laver Cup opened play in Berlin.,Team World's Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina upset Casper Ruud of Norway 6-4, 6-4. Cerundolo, ranked No. 31 in the world, won in 97 minutes and fired 16 winners to improve to 4-3 all-time agains...
Aaron Rodgers Should Retire After 2024 Season
Aaron Rodgers still has it, and displayed that he's more than capable of winning games. But here's why he should call it a career and retire after this year....
College Football Week 4 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions
It's a packed week 4 of college football, and these are our top betting piciks and predictions as conference play gets underway....
76ers sign Joel Embiid to three-year, $193M extension
Joel Embiid signed a max-level extension with the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. ,Including the two remaining years on Embiid's existing contract and a three-year extension, the full value of the five-year agreement is $301 million, according to multiple reports. ,The formal contract extension signin...
No. 1 Iga Swiatek pulls out of China Open, cites personal matters
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek withdrew from the China Open and won't defend her title.,"Due to personal matters, I'm forced to withdraw from the China Open in Beijing," she said. "I'm very sorry as I had an amazing time playing and winning this tournament last year and was really looking forward to being ...
Dodgers look to stay in celebratory mood in opener vs. Rockies
It will be a celebration of Shohei Ohtani on Friday when the Los Angeles Dodgers open their final homestand of the season with a game against the Colorado Rockies. ,Ohtani secured the first 50-homer, 50-steal season in MLB history on Thursday against the Miami Marlins with one of the biggest offensi...
End of an era: A's open final Oakland homestand vs. Gerrit Cole, Yankees
Gerrit Cole returns to one of his favorite ballparks -- for more than one reason -- when the New York Yankees kick off the Oakland Athletics' going-away homestand with a three-game series that begins Friday night.,Major League Baseball has scheduled the Yankees and defending World Series champion Te...
Playoff-bound Guardians look to extend good fortune in opener vs. Cards
The Cleveland Guardians can look forward to postseason play after clinching a playoff berth Thursday.,Cleveland, however, still can secure the American League Central title and improve its seeding. The Guardians (89-65) will continue that bid when they visit the Cardinals (77-76) Friday night in the...
D-backs' Zac Gallen seeks to continue hot September vs. Brewers
The visiting Arizona Diamondbacks will turn to right-hander Zac Gallen as they look to keep pace in the National League wild-card race when they face the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. ,The Diamondbacks took the series opener 5-1 on Thursday behind a dominant pitching performance from Brandon Pfaadt, ...
Red Sox try to hold on to fading playoff hopes vs. Twins
In the heat of the American League wild-card race, the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins meet for the first time since May when they begin a three-game weekend series on Friday in Boston.,The Twins (80-73) have lost six of their last 10 games and 20 of 30 after finishing a four-game set at Clevelan...
Blake Dunn looks to give Reds a spark vs. Pirates
Rookie Blake Dunn will try to keep giving the Reds a reason to show up to the ballpark when Cincinnati opens a three-game series with the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.,The Reds (74-80) were officially eliminated from postseason contention on Wednesday after falling 7-1 to the Atlanta ...
MLB roundup: Shohei Ohtani makes history as Dodgers clinch playoffs
Shohei Ohtani became the first player in MLB history to reach 50 home runs and 50 steals in the same season as his Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a playoff berth with a 20-4 beatdown of the host Miami Marlins on Thursday afternoon.,Ohtani went 6-for-6 with 10 RBIs, three homers, two doubles, two steal...
Vintage Aaron Rodgers appears as Jets dominate Patriots
Aaron Rodgers threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns as the New York Jets beat the New England Patriots 24-3 on Thursday night in East Rutherford, N.J.,Rodgers was playing at MetLife Stadium for the first time since tearing his left Achilles tendon in New York's 2023 season opener. He was injured on...