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Steelers win first NFL game in Ireland, downing Vikings
Kenneth Gainwell rushed for 99 yards and two touchdowns, Aaron Rodgers passed for another score, and the Pittsburgh Steelers escaped with a 24-21 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in the NFL's first-ever regular-season game in Dublin, Ireland.,Rodgers completed 18 of 22 passes for 200 yards t...
Bucs' Baker Mayfield, Chris Godwin, Tristan Wirfs active vs. Eagles
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, left tackle Tristan Wirfs and wide receiver Chris Godwin are active for Sunday's game against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles.,Mayfield, who has been dealing with a right biceps injury throughout the week, has started every game this season for the B...
Report: Steelers QB Skylar Thompson robbed in Dublin
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson was "jumped and robbed" Friday night in Dublin, NFL Network reported on Sunday.,The report came shortly before the Steelers were set to face the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL's first game in the Ireland capital.,Thompson sustained minor injuries but is ...
On unfamiliar ground, Astros, like Angels, to finish season out of playoffs
When the Houston Astros take the field on Sunday afternoon against the host Los Angeles Angels, it will mark the first time the visitors will have played a game while eliminated from postseason contention since 2016.,With the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers clinching their respective spots in...
Phils' Cristopher Sanchez preps for postseason with start vs. Twins
In the midst of a special season, Cristopher Sanchez gets one final postseason tune-up Sunday as the Philadelphia Phillies host the Minnesota Twins in the regular-season finale for both teams.,With Zack Wheeler out for the season, Sanchez (13-5, 2.57 ERA) will take the ball for Philadelphia in Game ...
Philadelphia claims Supporter's Shield control with 6-0 rout of D.C. United
Indiana Vassilev struck for his first brace in more than two MLS seasons and the visiting Philadelphia Union took control of their Supporters' Shield destiny with a 6-0 victory at D.C. United on Saturday night.,Milan Iloski scored and had two assists, substitute Mikael Uhre had a goal and two assist...
Astros beat Angels despite elimination from playoff contention
Christian Walker hit a pair of solo home runs on Saturday to help the visiting Houston Astros post a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on a night that saw Houston eliminated from postseason contention.,Despite the win, the Cleveland Guardians' 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers and the Detroit...
Son Heung-Min scores brace, LAFC cruises past St. Louis City
Son Heung-Min scored a brace as surging Los Angeles FC extended their winning streak to four matches with a 3-0 victory Saturday night at St. Louis City.,Denis Bouanga added a goal for LAFC (15-7-8, 53 points), who continued their torrid offensive pace. During its four-game run Los Angeles has found...
Louisville blanks Angel City 1-0, moves into playoff spot
Sarah Weber scored in the 66th minute for Racing Louisville, which broke a three-game losing streak and won at home for the first time in three months on Saturday by defeating Angel City 1-0.,Emma Sears created the scoring chance. She pestered Sara Doorsoun deep in Angel City's end and ultimately to...
Philadelphia claims Supporter's Shield destiny control with 6-0 rout of D.C. United
Indiana Vassilev struck for his first brace in more than two MLS seasons and the visiting Philadelphia Union took control of their Supporters' Shield destiny with a 6-0 victory at D.C. United on Saturday night.,Milan Iloski scored and had two assists, substitute Mikael Uhre had a goal and two assist...
Eagles DT Jalen Carter draws second fine of season
Philadelphia star defensive tackle Jalen Carter was fined by the NFL for the second time this season, this time for his behavior in the Eagles' comeback win over the Los Angeles Rams last week.,The league announced Saturday that Carter was fined $11,593 for unsportsmanlike conduct/taunting for his a...
Team Europe builds 8 1/2-3 1/2 lead at Ryder Cup through three sessions
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton have put Team Europe on the verge of an increasingly rare achievement: a Ryder Cup win on the road.,Team Europe is a mere 5 1/2 points away from retaining the Ryder Cup and six points from winning it outright after once ...
Jets QB Justin Fields clears protocol, to start Monday at Miami
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields cleared concussion protocol and will start Monday night's road game against the Miami Dolphins, head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Saturday.,Fields was placed in the protocol following a Week 2 loss against the Buffalo Bills and missed last week's setback at Tam...
Report: Steelers RB Jaylen Warren (knee) set to play in Dublin
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is expected to play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, ESPN reported Saturday.,Warren, 26, was a limited participant all week in practice, with Pittsburgh citing "resting vet" and "knee" as his injury designations.,Warren has rushed 43 time...
Report: Bucs' Baker Mayfield (biceps) expected to play vs. Eagles
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, limited in practice this week, is expected to play on Sunday against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles, ESPN reported Saturday.,And valuable members of his supporting cast likely will be joining him.,Per ESPN, Mayfield (right biceps) will start, with w...
Astros face must-win situation vs. Mike Trout, Angels
After squandering a golden opportunity to improve their postseason chances, the Houston Astros look to keep their slim hopes alive when they continue a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday in Anaheim, Calif.,Houston (85-75) was on the verge of gaining a game on the Detroit Ti...
Astros fall to Angels as postseason hopes take major hit
Mike Trout hit a pair of solo homers, including a tiebreaking shot to begin the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels dealt the Houston Astros a critical blow to their playoff hopes with a 4-3 victory in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday night.,Trout has homered three times in his last two games for Lo...
Ravens TE Isaiah Likely questionable to make debut vs. Chiefs
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely was a full participant in practice on Friday and is questionable to make his season debut versus the host Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.,Likely is working his way back from foot surgery, a result of a non-contact injury sustained during position drills on July...
St. Louis City braces for powerful LAFC offense
Los Angeles FC enter Saturday's playoff tune-up at St. Louis City in high gear after winning three MLS matches in a span of eight days behind the brilliant work of Son Heung-Min and Denis Bouanga.,During the spree, LAFC (14-7-8, 50 points) scored four goals in each of the wins, with Son and Bouanga ...
No return timeline for Sixers' Joel Embiid, Paul George
Philadelphia 76ers standouts Joel Embiid and Paul George said there's no certain timeline for their respective returns to action as both players work their way back from knee surgery.,Embiid, 31, played a career-low 19 games last season due to a left knee injury and foot sprain. His season came to a...