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Mets SS Francisco Lindor out of lineup in fourth straight game
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was not in the starting lineup once again for Thursday's opener of a key four-game home series against the Philadelphia Phillies.,Lindor missed each of the Mets' previous three games with a lower back injury and has played just two innings of the past five ga...
Red Wings sign D Moritz Seider to 7-year deal
The Detroit Red Wings signed top defenseman Moritz Seider to a seven-year deal worth almost $60 million on Thursday.,The annual average value of the contract is $8.55 million.,The Red Wings took the ice for the first time in training camp on Thursday without Seider, No. 1 on their defense depth char...
Week 3 TNF: Patriots-Jets Preview, Props, Prediction
A rivalry that has been extremely one-sided for the past decade boasts new intrigue when the New England Patriots visit the New York Jets to kick off Week 3 on Thursday Night Football.,Both teams enter 1-1, making this a critical early-season AFC East clash as the Jets and Patriots try to position t...
Lewis Hamilton: 'Racial element' to FIA boss' 'rapper' comment
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton understands Formula 1's goal of cleaning up salty language on team radios, although he takes offense with how the situation has been portrayed, ESPN reported Thursday.,Calling it "stereotypical" with a "racial element," Hamilton took issue with FIA president Mohammed B...
Stampeders, Roughriders searching for elusive victory
Two CFL West teams whose seasons went sideways meet Friday night in Calgary when the Stampeders host the scuffling Saskatchewan Roughriders.,Calgary (4-8-1) is 0-4-1 in its last five games and Saskatchewan (5-7-1) is 0-6-1 over its last seven. The Stamps could have snapped their winless streak on Sa...
Daniel Ricciardo on future: 'We know how this sport works'
Daniel Ricciardo downplayed the notion that this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix will be his last race in Formula 1.,Ricciardo has been racing for Red Bull's sister team RB since last July. The 35-year-old Australian has struggled on the track and resides 10 points behind teammate Yuki Tsunoda and in...
Anonymous donor gives Mississippi State football $8M
A donor family that wishes to remain anonymous pledged $8 million to Mississippi State football to launch the State Excellence Fund, which will pay for things such as recruitment and athlete compensation, the university announced Thursday.,It is the second-largest commitment ever to the Bulldogs' at...
Canadiens D Kaiden Guhle (appendix) out for a week
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle will be re-evaluated in seven days after having his appendix removed Wednesday, the team said Thursday.,Guhle, 22, posted 22 points (six goals, 16 assists) in 70 games -- all career highs -- during his second NHL campaign in 2023-24.,He has collected 40 poi...
Reality Check for NFL's 0-2 Teams: Who Can Still Make the Playoffs?
Just because an NFL team starts the season 0-2 doesn't mean that they're completely screwed. These 0-2 teams can still make the playoffs....
New York Liberty Looking Like WNBA Champions
As the WNBA Playoffs get ready to tipoff, here's why the New York Liberty seem primed to dethrone the Las Vegas Aces as WNBA Champions....
Thursday Night Football Betting Picks & Prop Bets for New England Patriots vs. New York Jets
The New England Patriots and New York Jets square off to commence Week 3 of the NFL season on Thursday Night Football, these are our best sports betting picks....
WTA roundup: Emma Raducanu reaches Seoul quarterfinals
On her seventh match point, Great Britain's Emma Raducanu ousted No. 8 seed Yuan Yue of China 6-4, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the Korea Open quarterfinals in Seoul.,Yue fought off five match points in the penultimate game against the former U.S. Open champion and one more in the finale before Raducanu...
ATP roundup: Adrian Mannarino wins opener in Chengdu
Fifth-seeded Adrian Mannarino rallied for a 6-7 (9), 6-1, 6-3 win over fellow Frenchman Terence Atmane in the first round of the Chengdu Open on Thursday in China.,Mannarino fired six aces and benefited from nine double faults by his foe to win in 2 hours and 32 minutes.,Eighth-seeded Roman Safiulli...
Adrian Wojnarowski Changed Breaking Sports News Forever
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski decided to retire from sports journalism, but he changed the way breaking sports news is done forever....
Diamondbacks, Brewers meet in potential playoff preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks will turn to right-hander Brandon Pfaadt as they continue their pursuit of a playoff berth on Thursday in the opener of a four-game series against the host Milwaukee Brewers. ,Pfaadt (9-9, 4.81 ERA) was rocked for eight runs in 1 2/3 innings in his lone career outing against...
Jordan Walker, Cards gaining confidence entering finale vs. Pirates
The St. Louis Cardinals are using the closing games of their disappointing season to get a head start on next season.,Among the players getting extra attention is outfielder Jordan Walker, who hit a three-run double to help the Cardinals record a 10-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday...
Red Sox look to ignite sluggish offense in rematch vs. Rays
The Boston Red Sox have just nine hits over the first two games of their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. ,Despite the meager total, the Red Sox will look for the series win Thursday night as the teams close their set in St. Petersburg, Fla.,In fact, Boston (76-76) played small ball in ...
Dodgers' Jack Flaherty aims for continued success in Miami
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Jack Flaherty should feel right at home Thursday afternoon.,Flaherty will get the start against the host Miami Marlins in the decisive contest of a three-game series.,The Marlins, who dropped an 8-4 decision on Wednesday, will counter with right-hander Edward Cabrera...
Guardians bring never-say-die attitude into series finale vs. Twins
The Cleveland Guardians already seem geared up for the postseason. ,Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins haven't looked like a playoff contender for some time. ,With the postseason in sight, the host Guardians look to win this four-game series from the reeling Twins on Thursday. ,Josh Naylor hit a pair of...
Playoff-hopeful Braves look to take series from Reds
The Atlanta Braves will try to improve their playoff chances when they conclude a three-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds with a Thursday matinee.,Marcell Ozuna doubled twice and hit his first home run in 27 games as Atlanta won 7-1 in the second game of the series on Wednesday. Ozuna dro...