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Alabama QB Keelon Russell's twin sister dies at 18
Kierston Russell, the twin sister of Alabama freshman quarterback Keelon Russell, died on Wednesday at the age of 18, the Tuscaloosa County Violent Crimes Unit announced on Thursday.,"The investigation is ongoing ... and, at this time, appears to be non-criminal in nature," Capt. Jack Kennedy of the...

Steelers' Super Bowl odds improve with Aaron Rodgers coming
The Pittsburgh Steelers' futures were adjusted by many sportsbooks with Thursday's news that quarterback Aaron Rodgers has agreed to a one-year contract.,While speculation has been rampant throughout the offseason that the four-time league MVP would ultimately play a 21st NFL season with the Steeler...

MLB roundup: D-backs score 7 in ninth to stun Braves
Eugenio Suarez doubled in two runs to cap a seven-run rally in the ninth inning and lead the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks to a stunning 11-10 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday and sweep their three-game series.,The Diamondbacks trailed 10-4 entering the ninth inning against reliever Scott Ble...

Thorbjorn Olesen, Cristobal Del Solar tied for Canadian Open lead
Denmark's Thorbjorn Olesen and PGA Tour rookie Cristobal Del Solar of Chile each posted a 9-under-par 61 to share the first-round lead at the RBC Canadian Open on Thursday in Caledon, Ontario.,Olesen and Del Solar took full advantage of TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in the venue's PGA Tour debut. The...

Dodgers use 3-run eighth inning to complete rally over Mets
Michael Conforto had a go-ahead RBI single to cap a three-run eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to earn a 6-5 victory over the visiting New York Mets in the final game this season between 2024 National League Championship Series foes.,Will Smith drove in two runs and Mookie Betts re...

Robbie Ray first NL pitcher to 8 wins as Giants edge Padres
Dominic Smith capped a three-run third inning with a two-RBI double and Robbie Ray became the National League's first eight-game winner as the San Francisco Giants salvaged a four-game home split against the San Diego Padres with a 3-2 victory on Thursday afternoon.,Making his second appearance for ...

Athletics RHP Michael Kelly reinstated after 1-year betting ban
The Athletics reinstated right-hander Michael Kelly from the suspended list on Thursday after he completed a one-year ban for betting on baseball games.,On June 4, 2024, Major League Baseball announced a lifetime ban for San Diego Padres infielder/outfielder Tucupita Marcano for betting on baseball ...

Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. leaves practice with apparent injury
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. left practice early on Thursday with an apparent injury, according to multiple reports.,Pittman went to the ground during an 11-on-11 play but it was not clear if it was from contact. He stayed down for a few seconds and then limped off on his own...

Five-week bowl schedule set, CFP title game Jan. 19 in Miami
The college football season, set to kick off in August, will culminate with the College Football Playoff national championship game in Miami on Jan. 19.,A five-week bowl season begins Dec. 13 with a noon ET kickoff in Atlanta in the Cricket Celebration Bowl, but cheer up grasshopper, there are 44 to...

Willson Contreras' walk-off single claims Game 1 for Cards vs. Royals
Willson Contreras' walk-off RBI single in the 10th inning lifted the St. Louis Cardinals past the visiting Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Thursday in Game 1 of a split doubleheader.,Contreras, playing in his 1,000th game, also hit a double and scored a run. Ivan Herrera added a two-run homer for the Card...

Mets SS Francisco Lindor sits Thursday, no IL stint planned
Luisangel Acuna has been penned into the New York Mets' lineup on Thursday afternoon as the starting shortstop against the Los Angeles Dodgers as four-time All-Star Francisco Lindor takes a seat to deal with a broken toe. ,Lindor was hit by a pitch in the first inning of Wednesday's Mets-Dodgers gam...
Aaron Rodgers Finalized the Wildest Pittsburgh Steelers Offseason Ever
Aaron Rodgers is heading to Pittsburgh. The Steelers finally land their future Hall of Famer in one of the wildest quarterback moves of the offseason....

PIF partners with FIFA for 2025 Club World Cup
A week before the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup begins, Saudi Arbia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has signed on as an official partner of the month-long tournament that takes place at stadiums across the United States.,PIF, the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund, makes this move partially in preparati...

Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman buy Australian SailGP team
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman announced Thursday they have taken over the Australian SailGP team.,It is hardly Reynolds' first foray into sports ownership, while Jackman joins him in the endeavor as an Australian icon and avid fan of the sport.,"We're incredibly excited to set sail together in this...

Reports: Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers to 1-year deal
Aaron Rodgers will wear black and gold for his 21st season in the NFL, as the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms with the four-time MVP quarterback on a one-year contract, several reports said Thursday.,Rodgers, 41, plans to fly to Pittsburgh to sign the contract and intends to participate in ...

Seven-run ninth sparks Diamondbacks past Braves
Eugenio Suarez doubled in two runs to cap a seven-run rally in the ninth inning and lead the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks to a stunning 11-10 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday to sweep their three-game series.,The Diamondbacks trailed 10-4 entering the ninth inning against reliever Scott Blew...

Mets SS Francisco Lindor out of lineup Thursday with broken toe
Luisangel Acuna has been penned into the New York Mets' lineup on Thursday afternoon as the starting shortstop against the Los Angeles Dodgers as four-time All-Star Francisco Lindor takes a seat to deal with a broken toe. ,Lindor was hit by a pitch in the first inning of Wednesday's Mets-Dodgers gam...

White Sox announce deal between Justin Ishbia, Jerry Reinsdorf
Billionaire Justin Ishbia and Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf have reached a long-term investment agreement that establishes a framework for Ishbia to obtain a future controlling interest in the franchise, the team announced Thursday.,Ishbia, who founded a private equity firm in Chicago, is ...

Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) to miss minicamp
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson aggravated the AC joint in his right shoulder and will not participate in next week's minicamp, head coach Shane Steichen announced Thursday.,Richardson reported soreness and will rest his ailing shoulder, the same one that required AC joint surgery in 2023.,Surg...

D-backs' Andrew Saalfrank reinstated from betting ban
The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated pitcher Andrew Saalfrank from the ineligible list on Thursday, marking the end of his one-year suspension for betting on baseball games.,The Diamondbacks optioned the 27-year-old left-hander to the Arizona Complex League. ,The team designated right-hander Scott Mc...