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Report: WR Amari Cooper informs Raiders he's retiring
Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper informed the Las Vegas Raiders that he has decided to retire after 10 seasons, NFL Network reported on Thursday.,The news comes on the heels of Cooper telling reporters, "Trust me, I still have some juice left," last week after signing a one-year contrac...
Nets re-sign G Cam Thomas to reported $6M qualifying offer
Guard Cam Thomas re-signed with the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday.,Terms were not disclosed by the team, however miultiple media outlets reported it was a one-year, $6 million qualifying offer.,As a restricted free agent, Thomas' agreement to the one-year deal will make him an unrestricted free agent ne...
Rested Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs take aim at Nationals
The Chicago Cubs are hoping three straight days out of the lineup will bring some life back to the bat of Pete Crow-Armstrong.,Crow-Armstrong is expected to be back in center field when the Cubs (80-60) open a three-game series against the visiting Washington Nationals (56-83) on Friday afternoon.,C...
Jets G Alijah Vera-Tucker (triceps) out for season
New York Jets right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker will miss the upcoming season after sustaining a triceps injury this week at practice, head coach Aaron Glenn said Thursday.,Glenn said Vera-Tucker's recovery time is about seven months. ESPN reported on Thursday morning that the 26-year-old lineman would...
Reports: G Cam Thomas stays with Nets on $6M qualifying offer
Guard Cam Thomas is signing his one-year, $6 million qualifying offer to remain with the Brooklyn Nets, according to multiple media reports Thursday.,As a restricted free agent, Thomas' agreement to the one-year deal will make him an unrestricted free agent next summer and free to sign with any team...
Willson Contreras' 4 RBIs carry Cardinals past Athletics
Willson Contreras drove in four runs as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the visiting Athletics 5-1 Wednesday night.,Contreras went 3-for-4 with a triple and Nolan Gorman went 3-for-3 with a homer for the Cardinals (70-71), who won for the fifth time in seven games.,St. Louis starter Matthew Liberat...
2025 NFL Betting Guide: Best Futures Picks Before Week 1 Kickoff
Looking for the best NFL futures bets for 2025? From Joe Burrow’s passing totals to the Ravens’ Super Bowl chances, here are five wagers worth considering....
Thursday Night Football NFL Week 1 Betting Preview: Eagles vs. Cowboys Prediction
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys betting preview: Why Philadelphia's offense is the critical factor of the 28.5 team total in NFL Week 1 opener....
Steelers' Aaron Rodgers, Jets' Justin Fields face former teams
Two years ago, Aaron Rodgers embarked on a new start with the New York Jets that proved to be painful and unfulfilling.,The 41-year-old quarterback begins another stint Sunday and this time the Jets are the opponent when he takes the field for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon at East Ruth...
No. 17 SMU hosts Baylor as 125-year rivalry is rekindled
For the first time in nine years, the No. 17 SMU Mustangs and the Baylor Bears renew a 125-year-old rivalry Saturday afternoon in Dallas.,SMU (1-0) began its 2025 regular season with a 42-13 rout of FCS side East Texas A&M before welcoming its first power conference test in Baylor (0-1). In the lops...
Kerry Carpenter, Tigers capture finale in home series with Mets
Kerry Carpenter blasted a three-run homer and the host Detroit Tigers salvaged the finale of a three-game series with a 6-2 win over the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon.,Riley Greene supplied a two-run single, while Colt Keith had two hits and scored twice for Detroit (81-60). Starting pitcher ...
Reports: Jets fear G Alijah Vera-Tucker has season-ending injury
The New York Jets fear right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker sustained a season-ending torn triceps, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,Per the report, Vera-Tucker is getting a second opinion to confirm the injury and whether surgery is necessary.,The Jets did not comment on Vera-Tucker's health on Wednesday afte...
Toronto's IndyCar race moving to Markham in 2026
IndyCar will be taking it to the streets in the city of Markham, Ontario.,On Wednesday, promoter Green Savoree Toronto ULC, the city of Markham and IndyCar announced a new multi-year agreement that will see the Grand Prix of Toronto move to its new home in the northeastern suburb.,The race, now name...
Reports: Jets G Alijah Vera-Tucker (arm) facing long absence
New York Jets right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker sustained an injury that could keep him out for a "significant time," The Athletic reported Wednesday.,ESPN reported it is an arm injury for Vera-Tucker, selected by the Jets with the 14th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. ESPN further said the 26-year-...
College Football Friday Best Bets: James Madison vs. Louisville, NIU vs. Maryland Picks
College football best bets for September 6th include James Madison's spread vs. Louisville and Maryland to handle NIU. Picks, odds and analysis for Friday's CFB slate....
MLB Best Bets September 3rd: Dodgers vs. Pirates, Phillies vs. Brewers Betting Predictions
Tuesday’s MLB picks include a Pirates first 5 innings wager against the Dodgers and a Phillies vs. Brewers moneyline bet at even odds....
A's aim to leave 'impression' in series finale vs. Cards
Athletics manager Mark Kotsay was eager to see how his team would respond after getting swept by the Texas Rangers at home over the weekend.,"We've got a month left to continue to make strides," Kotsay said. "It's a six-month grind, and every team goes through it. That's a test that I want to see so...
Casey Mize looks to regain past form as Tigers host Mets
Casey Mize made the American League All-Star team this season, but he hasn't pitched like a star in his past eight outings.,The Detroit Tigers right-hander will try once again to regain his early-season form in the finale of a three-game home series against the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon.,...
Pete Alonso hits two of Mets' four homers in rout of Tigers
Luis Torrens hit a three-run homer, Pete Alonso had a pair of solo shots and the visiting New York Mets romped past the Detroit Tigers 12-5 on Tuesday night.,Jeff McNeil had three hits and drove in three runs for New York while Juan Soto supplied two hits, including a homer, and drove in two runs. B...
Mets place OF Tyrone Taylor (hamstring) on 10-day injured list
The New York Mets placed outfielder Tyrone Taylor on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday because of a strained left hamstring.,The move is retroactive to Saturday. In a corresponding move, the Mets recalled outfielder Jared Young from Triple-A Syracuse. New York also optioned left-hander Brandon Wadd...