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NFL competition committee proposes replay, kickoff changes
The NFL competition committee proposed changes to rules for next season around replay review and kickoff rules, which will be voted on next week along with several team proposals, including eliminating the tush push.,The committee announced a proposal Wednesday that would expand the reach of instant...
Reds OF Austin Hays (calf) to open season on 10-day IL
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays will start the season on the 10-day injured list because of a left calf strain, manager Terry Francona said on Wednesday.,The move, which is retroactive to Monday, is expected to keep Hays out until at least April 3. The Reds open the season at home Thursday ag...
Mets RHP Paul Blackburn (knee) to begin season on IL
New York Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn will open the season on the injured list with knee inflammation. ,Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns told reporters Wednesday that Blackburn will be shut down for 7 to 10 days but that he expects him back in April. ,Blackburn was set to open...
Former Will Wade assistant Bill Armstrong lands McNeese job
McNeese has hired Bill Armstrong as its new coach to replace Will Wade, who left to be the new coach at North Carolina State.,Armstrong has close ties to Wade, having been on the latter's staff at LSU from 2017-22.,Both Wade and Armstrong were dismissed from LSU in relation to alleged recruiting vio...
Kansas F KJ Adams has Achilles surgery
Kansas senior forward KJ Adams, who was injured in the NCAA Tournament first-round loss to Arkansas, had surgery on his torn Achilles on Wednesday, Jayhawks coach Bill Self announced.,Adams had grabbed a defensive rebound, landed on his left leg and tried to dribble to start a fast break but fell an...
Marlins acquire RHP Tyler Phillips from Phillies
The Miami Marlins acquired right-hander Tyler Phillips from the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations.,In a corresponding move, the Marlins designated RHP Seth Martinez for assignment.,The Phillies DFA'd Phillips on Sunday. ,Phillips, 27, went 4-1 with a 6.87 ERA in...
Golf Glance: Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy collide in Houston
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: Valspar Championship (Viktor Hovland),THIS WEEK: Texas Children's Houston Open, March 27-30,Course: Memorial Park Golf Course (Par 70, 7,475 Yards),Purse: $...
Coach: JuJu Watkins' injury 'will not shake her drive and dedication'
Southern California head coach Lindsay Gottlieb provided encouragement to injured standout forward JuJu Watkins with a statement over social media on Wednesday.,Watkins hurt her right knee in the top-seeded Trojans' 96-59 victory over Mississippi State on Monday in the second round of the NCAA Women...
Phil Mickelson: TGL 'could really be good for the game'
Despite a history of acrimony between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, one of the original defectors to the rival league made supportive comments at the conclusion of the inaugural TGL season on Tuesday night.,Phil Mickelson, who left the PGA Tour in June 2022 for upstart LIV Golf, responded to a post on ...
Iga Swiatek given extra security in Miami after harassment
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek will be playing under extra layers of security in Miami after she was harassed by a spectator during a practice session over the weekend, the BBC first reported Wednesday. ,The five-time major champion from Poland is set to play Philipppine wild card Alexandra Eala in the qua...
Expansion Valkyries first WNBA team to hit 10K season tickets
The Golden State Valkyries are the first WNBA team to sell 10,000 seasons tickets, the expansion team said.,The Valkyries are the first team to join the league since 2008 and will begin play May 16 at home against the Los Angeles Sparks. The Valkyries will share Chase Center with the Warriors.,"This...
Rory McIlroy locked in on present in Houston, not future in Augusta
Rory McIlroy insists he's not looking past this week's Texas Children's Houston Open, even with the Masters Tournament coming around the corner.,McIlroy will look to record his third win of the season this weekend when he tees off on Thursday at Memorial Park Golf Course. The World's No. 2 golfer is...
Reports: Red Bull axing Liam Lawson after just two races
Red Bull is set to replace Liam Lawson just two races into the 2025 Formula 1 season, according to multiple reports.,Following an emergency meeting in Dubai, the F1 team has decided to promote Yuki Tsunoda from its Racing Bulls team to partner with four-time reigning world champion Max Verstappen, a...
Report: Marlins acquire RHP Tyler Phillips from Phillies
The Miami Marlins acquired right-hander Tyler Phillips from the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, FanSided reported. ,The Phillies designated Phillips for assignment on Sunday. It's unclear what the Marlins gave up in a trade or whether it was a waiver claim. ,Phillips, 27, went 4-1 with a 6.87 ER...
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot) out vs. Nuggets
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Wednesday night's game against the Denver Nuggets because of a sprained left foot.,Antetokounmpo has played in all 18 games since the All-Star break but missed 12 before the break due to right knee and left calf injuries.,The 30-year-old played 37...
Tigers option 2024 closer Jason Foley to Triple-A
The Detroit Tigers optioned Jason Foley, their closer for most of the 2024 season, to Triple-A Toledo.,The Tigers had yet to confirm the move Wednesday but it was posted to the MLB transaction log.,Foley signed a one-year, $3.15 million contract with the Tigers in January, avoiding arbitration.,Last...
Report: West Virginia hiring Ross Hodge as new coach
West Virginia and North Texas coach Ross Hodge are in agreement on a five-year deal that would bring him to Morgantown at the conclusion of the Mean Green's season, CBS Sports reported Wednesday. ,UNT (27-8) still is competing in the NIT, having defeated Oklahoma State on Tuesday night to advance to...
Report: Penn set to hire former Iowa coach Fran McCaffery
Fran McCaffery is nearing a deal to become the next head coach at Penn, CBS Sports reported on Wednesday.,McCaffery, who is a Penn alum and played for the Quakers from 1979-82, spent the past 15 seasons at Iowa and is the winningest coach in the history of the program, with 297 wins. He was dismisse...
Steelers' Cameron Heyward clarifies comments on Aaron Rodgers
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Cameron Heyward said his words were "misconstrued" when he initially addressed the notion of quarterback Aaron Rodgers joining his team.,Speaking on NFL Network's "Good Morning Football," Heyward said on he was answering a specific question on his podcast as to ...
Champion Dodgers to visit White House in April
The Los Angeles Dodgers accepted an invitation to celebrate their World Series victory at the White House.,The visit to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. will take place April 7 when the Dodgers are in Washington, D.C., to play the Nationals. The team said members of the Dodgers will visit Capitol Hill the fol...