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Bucs GM: No plans to trade Vita Vea, Baker Mayfield a franchise QB
Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht stressed Thursday that the team does not plan to trade Pro Bowl nose tackle Vita Vea and considers Baker Mayfield as a franchise quarterback.,"I have no plans on trading Vita," Licht said Thursday. "... We love Vita. We've been engaged with his agent ...
North Carolina DC Steve Belichick on medical leave
North Carolina defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is away from the Tar Heels on medical leave and there is no timeframe for his anticipated return.,"Look forward to getting him back as soon as possible," North Carolina coach Bill Belichick said Thursday. "It's a medical situation so I really can'...
The Dodgers Are Losing, and Everyone Has Completely Lost Their Minds
The Dodgers have lost six straight games since acquiring Tarik Skubal, but it's far too early to declare the dynasty dead....
While going for sweep of Angels, Orioles search for consistent offense
The Baltimore Orioles were reeling in the clubhouse after a rash of deadline trades, but they will look to add to some of their recent encouraging on-field developments on Thursday afternoon in the series finale against the visiting Los Angeles Angels.,The Orioles will be aiming for a three-game swe...
Pirates release DH Marcell Ozuna in midst of woeful season
The Pittsburgh Pirates released designated hitter Marcell Ozuna on Wednesday, less than six months after the team signed him to a one-year, $12 million contract.,The Pirates called utility man Ronny Simon up from Triple-A Indianapolis to take Ozuna's roster spot.,Simon, 26, hit .330 with seven homer...
Orioles blast 3 homers and edge lowly Angels
Tyler O'Neill and Coby Mayo hit back-to-back home runs, Leody Taveras belted a pinch-hit homer, and Trevor Rogers put together a strong start from the mound as the Baltimore Orioles beat the visiting Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Wednesday night.,Rogers (7-7) struck out a season-high nine without walkin...
Orioles blast three homers and edge lowly Angels
Tyler O'Neill and Coby Mayo hit back-to-back home runs, Leody Taveras belted a pinch-hit homer, and Trevor Rogers put together a strong start from the mound as the Baltimore Orioles beat the visiting Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Wednesday night.,Rogers (7-7) struck out a season-high nine without walkin...
Longtime star OF Mike Trout sold on Angels' future
Longtime Angels star outfielder Mike Trout's view of his future with Los Angeles wasn't altered by the organization being among the biggest sellers at the trade deadline.,If anything, he saw it as a necessary move in the right direction.,"Nah, it hasn't changed anything," Trout said. "We're not wher...
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge takes positive steps in rehab from rib injury
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has been cleared to participate in light activities, including running outdoors and upper-body resistance training, as he attempts to return from a fractured right rib.,Judge participated in a pregame workout on the field Wednesday at Yankee Stadium, one day afte...
Tank Dell practices with Texans for first time since '24
Tank Dell was on the field for a padded practice with the Houston Texans on Wednesday, albeit in a limited capacity. ,The significance was not lost on head coach DeMeco Ryans, who hadn't had Dell available for a team practice since his devastating knee injury on Dec. 21, 2024.,Dell has yet to be cle...
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs outslug Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers
Pete Crow-Armstrong lashed two homers and a double to outduel Shohei Ohtani and help the Chicago Cubs complete a three-game sweep of the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers with a 7-6 win on Wednesday afternoon.,Ohtani homered twice and singled in a showdown of the National League's top Most Valuable Playe...
Angels place RHP Sam Bachman (forearm) on 15-day injured list
The Los Angeles Angels placed right-handed reliever Sam Bachman on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday due to right forearm radial nerve inflammation.,The move was retroactive to Monday. In a corresponding move, the Angeles recalled left-hander Tayler Saucedo from Triple-A Salt Lake.,Bachman pitche...
The Rams Are Building Their Own Dodgers-Like Superteam in Los Angeles
The Rams are loaded with stars like Myles Garrett and Matthew Stafford, and Los Angeles could have another championship contender on its hands....
PGA Tour rookie Jackson Koivin having dream season, and it could get even better
Jackson Koivun is not so different from any other 21-year-old in that in his free time he goes to movies -- like the new Spider-Man blockbuster -- and does some fishing, not always successfully.,"I did not, unfortunately," Koivun responded Wednesday when asked if he caught any fish. "Yeah, I tried, ...
Players ready to give all at Wyndham with playoffs on the line
For the majority of PGA Tour members, it's time to put up or shut up. ,The Wyndham Championship, beginning Thursday in Greensboro, N.C., marks the regular-season finale and the final opportunity for players to lock in one of 70 FedEx Cup playoff berths. ,The top 70 players in the points race followi...
Players ready to give all at Wyndham with playoffs the line line
For the majority of PGA Tour members, it's time to put up or shut up. ,The Wyndham Championship, beginning Thursday in Greensboro, N.C., marks the regular-season finale and the final opportunity for players to lock in one of 70 FedEx Cup playoff berths. ,The top 70 players in the points race followi...
Report: Spot saved on 2028 Olympics roster if LeBron James wants it
A spot on the U.S. men's basketball team at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is reserved for LeBron James if he wants it.,ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported USA Basketball's intention on the most recent edition of his podcast, "The Hoop Collective.","If LeBron wants to play, he'll get a roster spot," said...
49ers sign WR KhaDarel Hodge, DL Ogbo Okoronkwo
The San Francisco 49ers addressed the wide receiver position by signing KhaDarel Hodge to a one-year contract on Wednesday.,The 49ers also signed Ogbo Okoronkwo to a one-year deal -- financial terms were not disclosed on either deal -- and waived fellow defensive linemen Kevin Givens and Cameron Sam...
Purdue hires Rice's Tommy McClelland as new AD
Purdue announced the hiring of Tommy McClelland on Wednesday as the Boilermakers' new vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics.,McClelland has been serving as the athletic director at Rice since 2023. He will be formally introduced at a press conference on Thursday.,<blockquote class...
Report: 49ers reach deal with WR KhaDarel Hodge
The San Francisco 49ers addressed their ailing wide receiver position by coming to terms on a contract with KhaDarel Hodge, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The report comes on the heels of the 49ers losing Ricky Pearsall to a season-ending knee injury.,Pearsall, a 2...