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Steelers defense comes up big again in win at Denver
Justin Fields passed for 117 yards and a score, Darnell Washington caught the lone touchdown on the day, and the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Denver Broncos 13-6 on Sunday.,Chris Boswell kicked two more field goals for Pittsburgh (2-0), and now has eight in the first two games.,There was li...
Jason Heyward, Astros beat Angels for fourth straight W
Jason Heyward went 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs to help the Houston Astros sweep the Los Angeles Angels with a 6-4 win on Sunday in Anaheim, Calif.,Houston starting pitcher Ronel Blanco (11-6) held Los Angeles scoreless on four hits and struck out five over six innings.,The Astros (81-68) ha...
Diamondbacks place RHP Paul Sewald (neck) on 15-day IL
The Arizona Diamondbacks placed right-handed reliever Paul Sewald on the 15-day injured list on Sunday because of discomfort on the left side of his neck.,The move was retroactive to Thursday. In other moves, the Diamondbacks reinstated catcher Gabriel Moreno (strained left adductor) from the 10-day...
Jaguars TE Evan Engram injured in warmups, out vs. Browns
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram sustained a hamstring injury during warmups prior to Sunday's game against the visiting Cleveland Browns.,Engram, 30, recorded career-high totals in catches (114) and receiving yards (963) to go along with four touchdowns in 17 games last season. The two-ti...
Dodgers pitch Walker Buehler against Braves after latest injury news
The news that Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow has a sprained pitching elbow and could be lost for the season will undoubtedly put additional pressure on Walker Buehler to regain his touch in time for the playoffs.,Buehler is set to take the mound for the visiting Dodgers in the third ...
Healthier Astros look to keep rolling against struggling Angels
The Houston Astros finally caught glimpses on Saturday night of the vintage Justin Verlander and Kyle Tucker they've missed all summer.,On Sunday afternoon, the Astros just need the Ronel Blanco they've grown accustomed to seeing all season.,Blanco will take the mound as the Astros look to complete ...
Guardians' Ben Lively to start against Rays after injury scare
While the Cleveland Guardians wait for one key contributor to return from injury, another is set to go.,With All-Star outfielder Steven Kwan considered day-to-day, Ben Lively takes the mound after dodging a serious injury in his most recent outing, as the American League Central-leading Guardians lo...
Justin Verlander gets back in win column as Astros edge Angels
Yordan Alvarez hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth inning on Saturday night for the Houston Astros, who beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 in Anaheim, Calif., in the second game of a three-game series between the American League West rivals.,Justin Verlander tossed five innings to earn his first ...
Jaxson Dart helps No. 5 Ole Miss trounce Wake Forest
Jaxson Dart had two scoring passes and a touchdown run and Henry Parrish Jr. ran for two touchdowns as No.5 Mississippi rode a strong start to a 40-6 road victory against Wake Forest on Saturday night in Winston-Salem, N.C.,The Rebels (3-0) scored 20 first-quarter points and that set the tone for an...
Janine Beckie, Louisville rally for 2-1 win over Angel City
Janine Beckie scored the go-ahead goal in the 68th minute and Katie Lund made four saves as host Racing Louisville rallied for a 2-1 victory over Angel City FC on Saturday night.,Bethany Balcer also scored for Racing Louisville (5-8-7, 22 points) which closed to within three points of eighth-place B...
Michael Wright takes 1-shot advantage at Sanford International
Aussie Michael Wright shot a 5-under-par 65 on Saturday to grab a one-shot lead at the Sanford International in Sioux Falls, S.D.,Wright credited a faster green, akin to the courses he's used to in Australia, for helping with his comfort level.,"Back in Australia, we play a lot of our big tournament...
Georgia Tech steamrolls VMI, 59-7
Haynes King completed 17 of 22 passes for 275 yards and three touchdowns, helping lead Georgia Tech to a 59-7 rout of visiting VMI on Saturday in Atlanta.,Backup Zach Pyron ran for a pair of scores, adding another through the air, as the Yellow Jackets (3-1) outgained VMI (0-3) 575-104.,After the te...
Reports: Lakers plan to sign C Christian Koloko
Center Christian Koloko, who missed all of last season because of a blood clot issue, has agreed to a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, The Athletic and the Los Angeles Times reported on Saturday.,The 7-footer missed the entire 2023-24 season with the Toronto Raptors, who waived him in January a...
Playoff-bound Storm out to avoid letdown vs. lowly Sparks
Aiming to secure home-court advantage in the first round of the WNBA playoffs, the Seattle Storm begin their final three-game stretch of the regular season on Sunday against the visiting Los Angeles Sparks. ,Seattle (23-14) sits in fifth, one game behind Las Vegas entering Sunday. The Storm and Aces...
Cavs keep F Isaac Okoro with three-year, $38M deal
Forward Isaac Okoro agreed Saturday to a three-year deal to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers, ESPN reported, attributing the news to Okoro's agents.,Per the report, The contract is worth $38 million.,The fifth overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, Okoro, 23, has averaged 8.5 points and 2.9 rebounds i...
Red Sox refresh bullpen amid series vs. rival Yankees
The Boston Red Sox made two additions to their bullpen Saturday in the middle of a series against the rival New York Yankees.,Left-hander Bailey Horn was recalled and left-hander Zach Penrod had his contract purchased. Both were promoted from Triple-A Worcester. Left-hander Cam Booser and right-hand...
Conor McGregor on lack of fight date: 'I'm just out of the loop'
Conor McGregor said he is at a loss as to why the UFC hasn't given him a fight date.,McGregor was expected to battle Michael Chandler, however UFC CEO Dana White told Barstool Sports on Friday that Chandler will square off against former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 in New Yo...
Mets call up INF Luisangel Acuna
Seeking to strengthen the bench for a potential postseason run, the New York Mets promoted Luisangel Acuna from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.,He is the younger brother of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr.,Acuna has played second base, shortstop and center field at Syracuse, where he has posted a...
Royals put RHP Chris Stratton (forearm) on 15-day IL
The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Chris Stratton on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right forearm flexor strain and recalled left-hander Angel Zerpa from Triple-A Omaha.,Stratton allowed two runs on three hits in the ninth inning of Kansas City's 8-3 victory over the host Pittsburgh...
Reports: Mets to call up INF Luisangel Acuna
Seeking to strengthen the bench for a potential postseason run, the New York Mets will promote Luisangel Acuna from Triple-A Syracuse, multiple outlets reported Saturday.,He is the younger brother of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr.,Acuna has played second base, shortstop and center field at Syr...