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Oklahoma benches QB Jackson Arnold, will start freshman vs. Auburn
Oklahoma is benching quarterback Jackson Arnold and turning to true freshman Michael Hawkins Jr. for its Saturday road game against Auburn, coach Brent Venables said Monday during his weekly coaches show.,Arnold, a sophomore, completed 61 of 102 passes for 538 yards, seven touchdowns and three inter...
Raiders’ Pierce stands by ‘business decision’ comment; QB change possible
On Monday, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce did not back away from comments he made about certain unnamed members of his team following Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers.,Upset with the Raiders' showing against the previously winless Panthers, Pierce was asked how concerned he ...
Tigers to call up RHP Jackson Jobe amid playoff push
The Detroit Tigers are set to call up top pitching prospect Jackson Jobe and the right-hander joins the wild-card contending club in advance of a series against the Tampa Bay Rays, with six games remaining in the regular season.,The Tigers announced they are purchasing Jobe's contract from Triple-A ...
North Carolina's Mack Brown: Resignation offer misinterpreted
Addressing rumors that he might resign in the aftermath of an emotional speech Saturday, North Carolina coach Mack Brown on Monday said his words were misinterpreted and took full responsibility for his actions.,Brown had addressed his team following a 70-50 loss to James Madison, when both sides of...
Cloud of history hovers, White Sox near No. 121 with Angels up next
One loss away from setting a standard for modern major league futility, the Chicago White Sox feel justifiably miffed.,A 4-2 road loss at San Diego on Sunday tied the White Sox (36-120) with the 1962 New York Mets for the most single-season losses in MLB since 1901.,Six games remain in the 2024 seas...
Guardians still chasing goals as Reds embark on new era
Even with the American League Central title secured, the Cleveland Guardians have plenty to play for during the final week of the regular season.,Meanwhile, in the wake of firing manager David Bell, the in-state rival Cincinnati Reds eye a positive end to a disappointing season as they open a two-ga...
Browns' Wyatt Teller facing IR; Myles Garrett day-to-day
Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl guard Wyatt Teller is facing a possible stint on injured reserve with a knee injury while All-Pro pass rusher Myles Garrett is considered day-to -day with a foot injury.,Browns coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters Monday the team is awaiting results from an MRI on Teller's ...
Knicks C Mitchell Robinson (ankle) to miss start of season
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson will not be ready for the start of the season after undergoing offseason ankle surgery, SNY reported Monday.,Robinson, 26, is expected to return sometime in December or January, depending on his rehab, per the report.,He underwent a second surgery in May afte...
Phillies get another shot at clinching division vs. Cubs
After 13 years, the Philadelphia Phillies will need to wait at least one more day to celebrate.,The Phillies will try once again to clinch their first National League East Division title since 2011 when they open a three-game series against the visiting Chicago Cubs on Monday.,Philadelphia (92-64) h...
Reds fire manager David Bell
The Cincinnati Reds fired manager David Bell on Sunday night with just five games remaining in the 2024 season. ,Cincinnati bench coach Freddie Benavides will serve as interim manager. ,"David provided the kind of steadiness that we needed in our clubhouse over the last few seasons," Reds president ...
Zach Neto (two HRs, six RBIs) powers Angels past Astros
Zach Neto had six RBIs on a two-run homer, a solo shot, and a three-run double in the ninth inning off Houston closer Josh Hader as the Los Angeles Angels posted a wild 9-8 victory over the Astros on Sunday.,After losing the first three of this four-game set, Los Angeles (63-93) trailed 4-0 after fi...
Steelers dominate second half, down short-handed Chargers
Justin Fields threw a 55-yard touchdown pass to Calvin Austin III to highlight a dominant second-half performance that lifted the host Pittsburgh Steelers to a 20-10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon.,The Fields-Austin connection closed the scoring with 7:02 left in the game and ...
All-Pro OL Lane Johnson of Eagles, Erik McCoy of Saints out with injuries
Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro offensive tackle Lane Johnson and New Orleans Saints starting center Erik McCoy have been ruled out of their game Sunday, with Johnson sustaining a concussion and McCoy a groin injury.,Philadelphia also ruled out wide receiver Britain Covey (shoulder), while guard Mekhi B...
Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle) active vs. Steelers
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is active for Sunday's game against the host Pittsburgh Steelers despite nursing a high-ankle sprain. ,Multiple media outlets reported Herbert is expected to start the game after he was seen jogging without a limp during pregame activities.,Herbert, wh...
Astros' Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker look to jolt Angels
Houston Astros left-handed sluggers Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker have defied conventional wisdom for a while now, with their success against left-handed pitching supporting the decision to bat them back-to-back in the lineup.,Alvarez and Tucker homered as part of their respective four-hit games in...
Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker power Astros past Angels
Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker each had four hits and a homer to support Ronel Blanco, who recorded his 14th quality start, as the Houston Astros rolled to a 10-4 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.,Tucker finished 4-for-4 with a walk and two RBIs for his second consecutive fou...
Daniel Dubois KOs Anthony Joshua to retain IBF heavyweight crown
Daniel Dubois dominated favored challenger Anthony Joshua with a fifth-round knockout in a successful first defense of his IBF heavyweight title on Saturday in London.,Dubois knocked down Joshua, a two-time world champion, four times in the first four rounds before his right hand to the jaw dropped ...
Red Sox All-Star 3B Rafael Devers (shoulder) goes on IL, ending season
The Boston Red Sox placed All-Star third baseman Rafael Devers on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, ending his season after he played for weeks with soreness in both shoulders.,Devers, 27, underwent MRI exams on both shoulders Saturday and went on the injured list because of left shoulder inflamm...
Alonza Barnett's 5 TDs help James Madison top UNC 70-50
Alonza Barnett III threw for five touchdowns and ran for two more as visiting James Madison scored in a variety of ways in stunning North Carolina 70-50 on Saturday afternoon in Chapel Hill, N.C.,Barnett finished 22-for-34 for 388 passing yards and cranked out 99 rushing yards on 13 carries.,Omarion...
Michigan star TE Colston Loveland ruled out with injury vs. USC
Michigan will be without Colston Loveland in Saturday's home matchup against No. 11 Southern California, as the team's star tight end was ruled out of the game with an undisclosed injury.,In last weekend's 28-18 win over Arkansas State, Loveland appeared to suffer a shoulder injury, though Wolverine...