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Kevin Jennings (3 TDs), SMU drub Florida State in ACC debut
Kevin Jennings completed 16 of 23 passes for 254 yards and threw three touchdown passes to lead host SMU to a 42-16 win over Florida State on Saturday night in Dallas, Texas.,The Mustangs (4-1, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) won their first-ever ACC contest. Former President George W. Bush attended ...

Knicks-Wolves blockbuster shifts NBA title odds
The blockbuster deal between the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves led oddsmakers to quickly adjust the futures market for the 2024-25 NBA title.,And the early returns were positive for both teams.,In a swap of All-Star forwards, the Knicks will reportedly land Karl-Anthony Towns in exchang...

Six Brewers pitchers combine to stymie Mets in 6-0 win
Joey Ortiz drove in three runs and six Milwaukee Brewers pitchers combined on a two-hitter for a 6-0 victory over the visiting Mets on Saturday night, preventing New York from gaining ground in the tightly contested National League Wild Card race., ,The Mets (87-72) dropped a half-game game behind t...

Week 5: Georgia-Alabama Preview, Props, Prediction
Georgia traveling to play bitter SEC rival Alabama on Saturday is one of the most highly anticipated regular-season games of the season, so it stands to reason that it has also been the most popular Week 5 play at most sportsbooks.,"Georgia-Alabama will be the most bet game so far this season," BetM...
College Football Week 5 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions
These are our top college football sports betting picks and predictions for Week 5 on Saturday September 28, 2024....

Win overshadows nostalgia as Mariners prepare for A's again
Bryan Woo was raised in Alameda, Calif., so he took particular interest when the Oakland Athletics played their final game at the Coliseum on Thursday before they embark on a three-year layover in Sacramento en route to their planned new home in Las Vegas.,"I've got a lot of friends that were there ...

With focus on playoffs, Mets look to break Brewers' spell
The visiting New York Mets will turn to veteran right-hander Jose Quintana as they look to keep pace in the tightly contested National League wild-card race when they face the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. ,The Brewers, who have secured the third seed in the playoffs and will host a wild-card serie...

Kyle Hendricks faces Reds in possible Cubs farewell
Right-hander Kyle Hendricks could be making his last appearance for the Cubs on Saturday after an 11-year run when Chicago continues its season-ending, three-game series against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.,Hendricks (4-12, 6.28 ERA) is scheduled to make his final start before hitting free agency t...

Bryan Woo, Mariners shut down Athletics
Bryan Woo pitched five scoreless innings as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Oakland Athletics 2-0 on Friday night.,Mitch Garver and Cal Raleigh homered for the Mariners (83-77), who were eliminated from the American League's wild-card race a day earlier when they had a bye.,The A's (69-91...

Brewers get slam from Rhys Hoskins, deal Mets costly loss
Rhys Hoskins hit a first-inning grand slam and the Milwaukee Brewers went on to hand the visiting New York Mets a costly loss, 8-4 on Friday night in the opener of a three-game series with significant postseason implications.,The Mets (87-71), playing for the first time since Tuesday after a pair of...

Tigers clinch playoff berth, hand White Sox historic loss
Matt Vierling and Riley Greene each drove in a run as the host Detroit Tigers clinched their first playoff berth in 10 seasons with a 4-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night.,The White Sox (39-121) set the modern day record for most losses in a single season, surpassing the expansion 1962...

Alouettes can wrap up division with win over Argonauts
The Montreal Alouettes will try to clinch their first East Division title since 2012 on Saturday night when they visit the Toronto Argonauts.,The Alouettes (11-2-1) would secure a first-round bye in the playoffs and earn home-field advantage for the Nov. 9 division final with a win.,The defending Gr...

Caroline Garcia ends season due to 'anxiety' attacks
Caroline Garcia ended her WTA Tour season Friday, citing shoulder issues as well as exhaustion from "anxiety" and "panic attacks.",The 30-year-old Frenchwoman, currently ranked No. 36 in the world, did not make it past the second round at any of the Grand Slam events this season.,In a lengthy social...

Sergio Perez on rumors: I'll retire 'when I want'
Red Bull Racing driver Sergio Perez admits he briefly considered leaving Formula 1 but insists that his retirement is still at least two years away.,The 34-year-old Mexican racer's future has been the subject of speculation, with rumors that Red Bull planned to replace him before his contract expire...

Report: Michael Andretti relinquishing stake in Andretti Global
Michael Andretti reportedly is relinquishing his ownership stake in Andretti Global, the motorsports company he has directed since 2002.,Citing "three people with knowledge of the move," Sportico reported Friday that the 61-year-old Andretti wants to transition from an operational role into a more s...
Detroit Tigers Playoff Run is MLB's Biggest Surprise in 2024
The Detroit Tigers officially clinched the MLB Playoffs in a crowded AL Central, and they are baseball's biggest surprise in 2024....
College Football Friday Betting Picks & Predictions for September 27
It's a packed weekend of football ahead, and it all kicks off on Friday as Miami Hurricanes battle Virginia Tech and Rutgers plays Washington. These are our top sports bets for September 27, 2024....

Mariners, A's start season-ending series after emotional day
The Athletics have bid adieu to Oakland, but they still have some work to do.,The A's will open a season-ending, three-game series Friday night against the host Seattle Mariners.,The opener figures to have little buzz, as the A's (69-90) are coming off an emotional 3-2 victory Thursday against Texas...

Mets finally ready to resume playoff push against Brewers
After a pair of weather-related postponements, the New York Mets will resume their quest for a postseason berth against the host Milwaukee Brewers on Friday in the opener of the three-game series that could determine the National League wild-card race.,The Mets (87-70) enter Friday tied with the Ari...

Lions tired of losing to Seahawks, their opponent on Monday night
The Detroit Lions haven't moved to the NFC West. Their early-season schedule just makes it seem that way.,Detroit (2-1) edged the Los Angeles Rams in overtime in its opener. The Lions topped Arizona 20-13 in their first road test last weekend.,They'll now host undefeated Seattle on Monday night.,Lio...