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Sun ready for Fever, Caitlin Clark in Game 1
Behind rookie sensation Caitlin Clark's record-setting campaign, the Indiana Fever embark on their first WNBA playoffs appearance since 2016 when they begin a best-of-three series on Sunday against the host Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Conn.,Indiana earned the No. 6 seed, going 9-5 after returning...
Angry about punishment, Verstappen goes quiet
Formula One star Max Verstappen decided to limit what he uttered on Saturday, apparently displeased about being punished for earlier saying a bad word.,Verstappen finished second in Saturday's qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix, requiring him to attend the FIA's official post-qualifying news co...
Jaguars coach: TE Evan Engram 'probably' out vs. Bills
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram will miss his second straight game due to a hamstring injury, coach Doug Pederson said Saturday.,Pederson, however, was slightly more optimistic regarding the status of safety Darnell Savage (quad) for the Jaguars' game against the Buffalo Bills on Monday i...
West Virginia DB Aubrey Burks taken from field on stretcher
West Virginia defensive back Aubrey Burks was taken from the stadium via stretcher in the second quarter against Kansas on Saturday after sustaining an undisclosed serious injury.,ESPN reported that Burks was transported via ambulance to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, a facility located at th...
Top-seeded Liberty begin title quest vs. resilient Dream
The Liberty and the Atlanta Dream took starkly different paths to the WNBA playoffs, but they'll converge in New York on Sunday for Game 1 of their best-of-three first round series.,The Liberty (32-8) cruised to the league's best record behind their core of Breanna Stewart, fellow forward Jonquel Jo...
Nationals option SS CJ Abrams in a disciplinary move
The Washington Nationals optioned shortstop CJ Abrams to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday in surprise move that was disciplinary based, according to manager Dave Martinez.,Instead of joining the Rochester roster in advance of the team's final two games of the season this weekend, Abrams will be sent t...
Jon Rahm (illness) WDs from LIV Golf Team Championship
Jon Rahm is dealing with flu-like symptoms and elected to withdraw from the LIV Golf Team Championship on Saturday at Maridoe Golf Club in Carrollton, Texas.,LIV alternate John Catlin will replace Rahm as Legion XIII battle Phil Mickelson's HyFlyers GC in the semifinals of the competition. Catlin wi...
Report: Rockets' AJ Griffin leaving team, to be waived
Former first-round draft pick A.J. Griffin is walking away from the NBA and will be waived by the Houston Rockets, The Athletic reported.,Per the outlet, the Rockets will buy out his contract, which was worth $3.9 million for the 2024-25 season.,Previously, The Athletic reported that Griffin, 21, wa...
Report: QB Cam Rising (hand) game-time decision for No. 12 Utah
After he was limited in practice this week with a hand injury, quarterback Cam Rising is a game-time decision Saturday when No. 12 Utah faces No. 14 Oklahoma State at Stillwater, Okla., ESPN reported.,According to the report, Rising is expected to play despite residual hand soreness.,Rising was inju...
Reports: Raiders DE Malcolm Koonce (knee) out for season
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce will miss the remainder of the season due to a knee injury sustained before Week 1, multiple media outlets reported.,The Athletic reported Reed will undergo surgery next week.,Koonce, who was placed on injured reserve Sept. 8, recorded eight sacks and t...
Spirit, USWNT F Trinity Rodman (back) exits in wheelchair
United States women's national team forward Trinity Rodman exited the field area in a wheelchair during the Washington Spirit's 3-0 loss to the Kansas City Current on Friday, which her agent attributed to an "intense back spasm.",That's what Mike Senkowski told The Washington Post Saturday about Rod...
Steelers RT Troy Fautanu (knee) out Sunday, likely longer
Pittsburgh Steelers starting right tackle Troy Fautanu will miss Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers, the team said.,He suffered a knee injury during Friday's practice and will be out indefinitely, ESPN reported Saturday.,The rookie was still being evaluated as of Saturday morning.,The St...
Utah HC F Dylan Guenther signs 8-year, $57.1M extension
Utah Hockey Club forward Dylan Guenther signed an eight-year contract extension that will take effect with the 2025-26 season.,The team announced the extension Friday for Guenther, 21, who is entering the final season of his three-year, entry-level contract. It did not disclose financial terms, but ...
Padres suddenly shaky at closer ahead of encounter vs. White Sox
San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt has defended closer Robert Suarez lately but the question must be asked: Does a likely playoff-bound team with World Series dreams have a serious question to answer about Suarez?,The Padres' 3-2, 10-inning win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday went extra innin...
Dodgers' Walker Buehler gets postseason audition vs. Rockies
Devastated by injuries this season, particularly to their pitching staff, the Los Angeles Dodgers will use the final eight games of the regular season to line up a starting rotation for the postseason. ,Perhaps if they continue to get home runs from Shohei Ohtani, as they did again Friday for the MV...
Pitching duel in spotlight as Yankees, A's meet
A repeat of one of the season's strong pitchers' duels provides the marquee matchup Saturday night when Carlos Rodon and the New York Yankees continue their road series against JP Sears and the Oakland Athletics.,Needing a win to stay four games ahead of the Baltimore Orioles atop the American Leagu...
D-backs look to continue ascent in clash vs. Brewers
The visiting Arizona Diamondbacks will turn to Merrill Kelly on Saturday night as they look to clinch a four-game series against the playoff-bound Milwaukee Brewers. ,Kelly (4-0, 4.00 ERA) will oppose fellow right-hander Aaron Civale (7-8, 4.48). ,The Diamondbacks recorded a 7-4 victory Friday to no...
Guardians ready to celebrate in St. Louis
The Cleveland Guardians are on the brink of staging another celebration.,After clinching a playoff berth Thursday, the Guardians (90-65) reduced their magic number to one to clinch the American League Central title on Friday.,They can win the division crown Saturday with a Kansas City Royals loss or...
Kyle Tucker, Astros aim to take down Angels again
While one veteran continued to trend in the wrong direction relative to postseason roster construction, Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker took a crucial step toward showing he might be in prime condition should Houston qualify for the playoffs.,The Astros (84-70) reduced their magic number to claim t...
Mariners, still in playoff chase, visit Rangers again
The Seattle Mariners will try for the series win on Saturday night against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, with a much bigger prize -- the final American League wild-card spot -- still in view. ,The Mariners improved to 9-2 against the Rangers this season with an 8-2 victory in Friday's serie...