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After ending 10-game skid, Cubs face tall task vs. Paul Skenes, Pirates
The Chicago Cubs finally cured some of their ills by snapping their longest losing streak in almost four years on Wednesday.,But on Thursday night, the Cubs will face Pirates ace and reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes, who will try to get back on track in the finale of the te...
Report: Bears worked out veteran DE A.J. Epenesa
Defensive end A.J. Epenesa worked out for the Bears last week, the Chicago Tribune reported on Wednesday.,The 27-year-old free agent's deal with the Cleveland Browns fell through in March following a failed physical.,Epenesa, who has spent his entire career with the Buffalo Bills, originally agreed ...
Ascending Blue Jays to test mettle vs. Paul Skenes, Pirates
The Toronto Blue Jays will be out for a series win Saturday afternoon when they face the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates and their ace Paul Skenes.,Winners of three in a row, the Blue Jays took advantage of three errors by the Pirates on Friday night to record a 6-2 victory in the opener of the three-ga...
Arbitrator upholds denial of NIL deals for 18 Nebraska football players
A third-party arbitrator upheld the decision of the College Sports Commission to reject NIL deals for 18 Nebraska football players.,The commission announced the decision in the name, image and likeness case on Monday. It was the first arbitration process to be completed about NIL deals since the com...
In first start since 8-inning gem, Pirates' Paul Skenes faces Rockies
Paul Skenes is coming off his best start of the season and arguably his career. And the Pittsburgh Pirates would love to see more of that Tuesday night when they host the Colorado Rockies in the opener of a three-game series.,Skenes (5-2, 2.36 ERA) pitched eight shutout innings and flirted with a pe...
Brewers open division play vs. Paul Skenes, Pirates
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to veteran Brandon Woodruff as they finally face a National League Central opponent when they host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series.,Woodruff (2-0, 3.42 ERA) will oppose fellow right-hander Paul Skenes (3-1, 3.27), the reigni...
Padres set for first-ever look at Pirates ace Paul Skenes
The San Diego Padres are the lone National League team that Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has never faced as he eases into his third major league season.,That will change on Tuesday when Skenes (1-1, 9.53 ERA) matches up with the fellow right-hander Nick Pivetta (1-1, 6.75) of the Padres in the...
After ugly opener, Pirates' Paul Skenes tries to bounce back vs. Reds
Reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes will try to prove his first start of 2026 was an aberration when he takes the mound again on Wednesday afternoon against the host Cincinnati Reds.,Skenes (0-1, 67.50 ERA) will oppose Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott (0-0, 0.00 ERA).,In the Pir...
Report: Browns decide against signing DE A.J. Epenesa
The Cleveland Browns are not signing free agent defensive end A.J. Epenesa after concerns following his physical, ESPN reported on Sunday night.,The Browns were reported on March 18, per ESPN, to have agreed to sign the six-year veteran to a one-year contract worth up to $5 million. Epenesa, 27, who...
Pirates RHP Paul Skenes departs after shortest start of career
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes had the shortest start of his young career when he did not make it out of the first inning of Thursday's season-opening game at the New York Mets.,Skenes recorded just two outs before he was removed by Pirates manager Don Kelly. Poor defense led to Skenes ...
Team USA, Paul Skenes face prolific Dominican Republic in WBC semifinal
MIAMI - It will be power arm against power bats when Team USA takes on the Dominican Republic in a World Baseball Classic in a high stakes semifinal on Sunday night.,Pittsburgh Pirates ace and reigning National League Cy Young winner Paul Skenes will be tasked with trying to slow down the Dominican ...
Jacob Bridgeman cruises to first win at Genesis Invitational
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. -- After hanging around on the porch for much of the past year, Jacob Bridgeman stormed through the front door Sunday, earning his first career PGA Tour victory by holding on for a one-shot win in the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club., ,Bridgeman played it safe,...
Jacob Bridgeman (64) up 6 entering final round at Genesis Invitational
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. -- Jacob Bridgeman set the stage for his first career victory, dominating with a 7-under-par 64 on Saturday to take a six-shot lead into the final round of the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club., ,Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy (69) moved alone into second place...
Marco Penge, Jacob Bridgeman share lead at Genesis Invitational
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. -- England's Marco Penge turned a busy day into a share of the lead at the midway point of the Genesis Invitational on Friday by reaching 12-under par at Riviera Country Club.,Forced to play 27 holes after he resumed his first round early Saturday morning, Penge shot 9 unde...
Aaron Rai on top, Rory McIlroy 1 back at rain-delayed Genesis
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. -- Aaron Rai of England held a one-shot lead at the Genesis Invitational on Thursday at Riviera Country Club despite being unable to complete his round during a rainy and windy day.,Rai was at 6 under par through 16 holes before the rain-delayed opening round was halted by ...
First round of Genesis Invitational suspended by rain
The first round of the Genesis Invitational was suspended on Thursday because of inclement weather in Pacific Palisades, Calif.,Players were pulled off the course at Riviera Country Club after the horn sounded at 10:13 a.m. PT. Steady rain is expected through Noon local time.,"It's not a dangerous s...
Winning vibes vault Collin Morikawa into Riviera, Genesis Open
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. -- The PGA Tour and Tiger Woods return to stage the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club starting Thursday, ending the event's hiatus due to wildfires in the region.,Woods' first ever appearance with tour competition came in the tournament as a teenage amateur in 19...
Rory McIlroy encouraged by game heading into challenge at Riviera
As a student of the game from an historical standpoint, five-time major champion Rory McIlroy has an appreciation for playing in a tournament like this week's Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club.,The event returns to its home in Pacific Palisades, Calif., after a one-year hiatus because of ...
Scottie Scheffler looks to solve Riviera at Genesis Invitational
Scottie Scheffler is the trendy pick to win everywhere he plays. As the World's No. 1 golfer, perhaps that's not breaking new ground.,For all of his success, however, Scheffler has yet to win at Riviera Golf Course in Los Angeles. ,In fact, the four-time major champion has finished in the top 10 jus...
Genesis extends with PGA Tour thru ‘30; Riviera’s calendar spot on move?
The luxury vehicle manufacturer Genesis has re-upped its PGA Tour title sponsorship through 2030, the parties announced Tuesday, even as the future of the tour's schedule remains up in the air.,The extension was revealed two days before the annual Genesis Invitational begins at Riviera Country Club ...