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Browns place G Wyatt Teller (knee) on IR
The Cleveland Browns placed Pro Bowl guard Wyatt Teller on injured reserve Wednesday.,The move will keep Teller off the field for at least the next four games for the Browns (1-2).,Teller sustained his knee injury during the third quarter of Cleveland's 21-15 loss to the New York Giants last Sunday....
Report: Yankees' Nestor Cortes to have MRI on elbow
New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes is set to have an MRI on his pitching elbow on Wednesday -- the same day he was scheduled to start a potential American League East-clinching game against the Baltimore Orioles, ESPN reported.,Based on Cortes' recent performances, his elbow didn't seem to b...
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce focused on wins, not catches
Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce said he isn't too worried about his lack of production to start the season. ,As long as the team keeps winning, that is.,Kelce has totaled just eight catches for 69 yards in three games this season. The four-time All-Pro and nine-time Pro Bowl selection...
UNLV QB Matthew Sluka Just Quit on Undefeated Team, Father Says University Never Paid Him
Matthew Sluka is red-shirting this year and will not play quarterback for the undefeated UNLV Rebels after reportedly getting offered more NIL money elsewhere....
Starting QB Matthew Sluka leaves UNLV, says commitments 'not upheld'
UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka announced late Tuesday night on social media he will not play in any more games this season.,Sluka, a senior, said he will instead use his redshirt year. He spent the first four seasons of his college career at Holy Cross.,"I committed to UNLV based on certain...
White Sox look to hold off Angels and date with infamy for another day
Score one for the beleaguered Chicago White Sox -- and keep a dubious, would-be major-league record on hold for now, too.,After rallying for a 3-2 home victory against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, the White Sox moved to 1-94 in games in which they have trailed after seven innings.,By doing so,...
Vying to make playoff roster, Guardians rookie lefty faces Reds
Rookie Joey Cantillo could end up playing a vital role on the Cleveland Guardians' postseason pitching staff. ,But first, the left-hander looks to help the Guardians sweep this two-game home set from the in-state rival Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night. ,Cantillo (2-3, 4.63 ERA), who turns 25 in De...
White Sox rally to edge Angels, avoid history
Andrew Benintendi capped a three-run eighth inning with a go-ahead RBI single as the host Chicago White Sox edged the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Tuesday night to end a five-game losing streak.,Handcuffed by Angels rookie right-hander Jack Kochanowicz for seven innings, Chicago (37-120) rallied to rem...
Pirates cut Rowdy Tellez, insist pending bonus wasn't reason
The Pittsburgh Pirates designated first baseman Rowdy Tellez for assignment on Tuesday, a move that saved the team $200,000 in a performance bonus he just missed reaching.,Tellez was due the bonus if he received 425 plate appearances this season, and he had 421.,The Pirates, already eliminated from ...
Curt Miller out after 2 seasons as Sparks' coach
The Los Angeles Sparks and coach Curt Miller have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced Tuesday.,The Sparks finished last in the 12-team WNBA at 8-32 this season, 24 games behind the first-place New York Liberty. Miller was 25-55 in his two seasons at the helm, and Los Angeles has now mis...
Pirates DFA OF Michael A. Taylor, 1B Rowdy Tellez
Out of postseason contention, the Pittsburgh Pirates designated outfielder Michael A. Taylor and first baseman Rowdy Tellez and recalled outfielder Joshua Palacios and infielder Liover Peguero from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.,Taylor, 33, signed a one-year deal with Pittsburgh in the offseason ...
Alabama A&M-Florida A&M postponed due to Tropical Storm Helene
Florida A&M has postponed Saturday's home game against Alabama A&M due to the approach of Tropical Storm Helene, the school announced Tuesday.,The game instead will be played Friday, Nov. 29, now marking the end of the regular season for both teams.,The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurrica...
Reports: Gardner Minshew to remain Raiders' QB1
The Las Vegas Raiders will not replace starting quarterback Gardner Minshew with Aidan O'Connell, NFL Network reported.,ESPN reported Tuesday that "nothing was ever pondered" regarding a possible QB change for Sunday's home game against the Cleveland Browns.,Raiders coach Antonio Pierce on Monday wo...
Minnesota United D Michael Boxall signs extension
Minnesota United signed defender Michael Boxall to a contract extension through 2025 on Tuesday.,The deal includes an option for 2026 for the 36-year-old captain and New Zealand international.,Boxall has one goal and one assist in 29 MLS matches (all starts) in 2024, his eighth season with the Loons...
Coach: 'No need' to name Justin Fields Steelers’ long-term starter yet
The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of five 3-0 teams in the NFL, but their quarterback situation remains up for discussion.,Steelers coach Mike Tomlin indicated the team will "have a decision to make" when Russell Wilson recovers from a calf injury and becomes available for the first-string job again.,...
Celtics C Kristaps Porzingis targets December return
Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is targeting a December return from offseason ankle surgery.,"The expectation is sometime in December," he told ESPN on Tuesday. "But I'm feeling really good and I'm working towards hopefully playing earlier than that.",The original timetable for his return f...
Reports: Panthers WR Adam Thielen headed to IR
The Carolina Panthers are expected to place wide receiver Adam Thielen on injured reserve due to an ailing hamstring, multiple reports said Tuesday.,Thielen sustained the injury while laying out to reel in a 31-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter in the Panthers' 36-22 victory over th...
How Every MLB Playoff Team Can Win 2024 World Series
Every team in the MLB Playoffs has a serious chance of contending for the World Series this year. Here's how every playoff team can win the championship....
Jayden Daniels Proved To Be the Real Deal for Washington Commanders
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels proved to be the answer during their victory against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football....
Claire Emslie, Angel City salvage draw vs. Thorns
Claire Emslie scored the tying goal on a strong charge toward the net to knock in a rebound and Angel City pulled out a 2-2 draw against the Portland Thorns on Monday night at Los Angeles.,A strong individual effort from Jasmyne Spencer on the left side created the scoring chance for Angel City. Ems...