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Aaron Rodgers passes Brett Favre on all-time TD list
Aaron Rodgers passed former Green Bay Packers teammate Brett Favre on the all-time passing touchdown list on Sunday, moving into sole possession of fourth place with 509 and counting.,The Steelers quarterback set the mark early in the second quarter of Pittsburgh's game with the New England Patriots...

ATP roundup: Italy's Lorenzo Musetti cruises in Chengdu
Top seed Lorenzo Musetti of Italy had little trouble Sunday dispatching qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia 6-3, 6-3 at the Chengdu Open in Chengdu, China.,Musetti, the ninth-ranked player in the world, took advantage of 15 unforced errors by his opponent and hit 66 percent on first serves wit...

49ers downgrade Brock Purdy, Jauan Jennings to out vs. Cardinals
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Jauan Jennings have been downgraded from questionable to out and will not play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.,Both teams enter the NFC West game in Santa Clara, Calif., at 2-0.,Purdy came away from the season-opening win against th...

Commanders LG Brandon Coleman benched, inactive vs. Raiders
The Washington Commanders listed starting left guard Brandon Coleman as inactive for Sunday's game against the visiting Las Vegas Raiders.,Per ESPN, a team spokesperson said Coleman's absence for the game was a coach's decision and not related to his shoulder injury. He has played 92 percent of the ...

WTA roundup: Iga Swiatek rallies to win Korea Open
Top-seeded Iga Swiatek bounced back from a rough start to post a 1-6, 7-6 (3), 7-5 victory over second-seeded Ekaterina Alexandrova on Sunday in the final of the Korea Open in Seoul.,Swiatak, of Poland, recorded her third win of the season and 25th in her career in two hours, 41 minutes despite comm...

Max Verstappen dominates in win at Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Max Verstappen went from pole position to the top of the podium on Sunday, winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in a dominant performance.,It was the second consecutive win for Verstappen, following his victory two weeks ago at the Italian Grand Prix, and his fourth of the season.,Verstappen, from the ...
Blue Jays Enter Final Week With AL’s Best Record but Major Concerns
The Blue Jays hold the AL’s best record, but rotation woes, bullpen questions, and Bo Bichette’s injury make Toronto look shaky entering October....
Dan Campbell’s Detroit Lions Look Like NFC Contenders Again
Detroit’s new coordinators delivered as the Lions defeated the Bears. Can Dan Campbell’s team maintain momentum against a tough upcoming schedule?...

Rain forces cancellation of Walmart NW Arkansas Championship
The Walmart NW Arkansas Championship has been canceled due to heavy rain this weekend and a less-than-desirable forecast, the LPGA announced Sunday morning.,Dangerous weather conditions suspended play in the second round at 3:25 p.m. local time on Saturday at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Ark.,"T...

Red Sox rookie Connelly Early gets key start vs. Rays amid tight wild-card race
Boston Red Sox rookie Connelly Early has taken a simple approach in his young career, and it's working.,The left-hander is set to make his third career start Sunday night for the Red Sox in their series finale against the host Tampa Bay Rays. ,"I'm trying to go out there and attack guys and let the ...
Clemson Football’s Fall Mirrors Mike Tyson’s Collapse After Loss to Syracuse
Once a powerhouse, Clemson football looks like a shell of its former self after a shocking home loss to Syracuse. Can Dabo Swinney adapt in the NIL era?...

Giants, with faintest wild-card hopes, in must-win situation vs. Dodgers
One night after he authored a little piece of franchise history, Bryce Eldridge will be shooting to help the San Francisco Giants keep their longshot playoff hopes alive when they seek to avoid a four-game sweep at the hands of the host Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday afternoon.,The organization's top...

Ranger Suarez, Phillies pursue series win vs. Diamondbacks
The Philadelphia Phillies will turn to left-hander Ranger Suarez as they look to win their seventh straight series on Sunday afternoon when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.,Suarez (12-6, 2.84 ERA) has played a big role for the Phillies, who have won 16 of their last 22 games.,He has wo...
Best MLB Bets for Sunday September 21st: Top Baseball Betting Picks Today
MLB Playoff races heat up with Yankees vs Orioles, Guardians vs Twins, and Nationals vs Mets on Sunday’s slate. Get today’s MLB best bets, odds, and predictions....

NL Central title in sight as Brewers conclude set vs. Cardinals
The Milwaukee Brewers could clinch their third straight National League Central title on Sunday afternoon when they play the decisive contest of their three-game series against the host St. Louis Cardinals.,The Brewers (95-60) cut their magic number to one Saturday with the combination of their 3-2 ...

Hard-charging Guardians pursue 11th straight win in finale vs. Twins
It might be an understatement to say the Cleveland Guardians are on a hot streak.,Cleveland (84-71) has won 10 games in a row and 15 of its past 16 contests. The Guardians trailed by as many as 15 1/2 games in the American League Central in early July and have pulled within one game of the Detroit T...
Chiefs vs. Giants Sunday Night Football Week 3 Betting Predictions
Kansas City and New York are both 0-2, but their defenses can’t generate pressure. Here’s why the point total could the smartest bet for Sunday Night Football in Week 3....

Padres winning, Gavin Sheets hitting going into finale vs. White Sox
Gavin Sheets has better numbers when he plays for a winning team.,So, he has been a major contributor to the San Diego Padres (84-71), who go into Sunday afternoon's rubber game against the host Chicago White Sox (58-97) with a magic number of three to clinch their second consecutive playoff berth.,...

One game out of wild-card spot, Reds seek sweep of Cubs
Each game the Cincinnati Reds play over the next week will be their most important to date, including a series finale against the visiting Chicago Cubs on Sunday afternoon.,With seven games remaining, the Reds (79-76) trail the New York Mets by a game for the National League's final wild-card spot. ...

SEC: Refs missed 'unfair tactic' on Oklahoma TD in win over Auburn
The Southeastern Conference criticized one of its officiating crews for missing a "hideout tactic" used on a touchdown pass by No. 11 Oklahoma in its 24-17 victory over No. 22 Auburn on Saturday afternoon in Norman, Okla.,The Sooners should have been assessed a 15-yard penalty for team unsportsmanli...