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Kirby Smart, Georgia in self-improve mode; Alabama on horizon
No. 2 Georgia started the off week zeroing in on personal improvement plans and preparation for a showdown with Alabama.,With more than one week to prepare for an opponent, the Bulldogs have won 21 games in a row under Smart. ,"I certainly attribute a lot of it to having really good players," Smart ...
Diana Taurasi doesn't want to make 'rash' decision on future
The Phoenix Mercury have been marketing Thursday's regular-season finale as the potential last chance to see Diana Taurasi play in the WNBA, but the 20-year veteran isn't sure when she will step away from the court.,When asked after Tuesday night's 85-81 win over the host Los Angeles Sparks if this ...
Adrian Wojnarowski leaves ESPN, named GM at St. Bonaventure
Senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski dropped his final "Woj bomb" Wednesday morning, announcing that he has moved on from ESPN. ,Wojnarowski, 55, agreed to become the general manager of the men's basketball program at St. Bonaventure, his alma mater. He graduated from the western New York school in...
Steve Gleason 'reborn' after return from hospital
Former New Orleans Saints safety and ALS activist Steve Gleason shared his enjoyment over social media after returning home from a local hospital following a medical event.,"I've been inside for six days, so to be greeted by the full Mooooooooooooooon, the Oaks, and our family... Reborn.," Gleason p...
WNBA adds 15th franchise with return to Portland
The WNBA on Wednesday announced it has awarded Portland as the league's 15th franchise. ,The move comes less than 11 months after WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert wrote a letter to U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), saying that Portland's bid for a new club would be "deferred" due to the upcoming remode...
Golf Glance: LIV plays for team championship, LPGA heads to Cincy
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: Procore Championship (Patton Kizzire),THIS WEEK: OFF.,FedEx Cup Champion: Scottie Scheffler,NEXT TOURNAMENT: Presidents Cup, Montreal, Sept. 26-29,LPGA TOUR...
Yankees look to punch ticket to playoffs in clash vs. Mariners
Juan Soto hit the trifecta on Tuesday.,His milestone home run helped the New York Yankees record an 11-2 win over the host Seattle Mariners.,The Yankees (88-63) can clinch at least a wild-card playoff berth with a victory when the series continues Wednesday night in Seattle.,Soto's two-run blast off...
Cards' Sonny Gray looks to continue torrid stretch vs. Pirates
In a season full of disappointment for the St. Louis Cardinals, Sonny Gray is beginning to meet the expectations that came shortly after he signed a three-year, $75 million contract.,Gray (13-9, 3.75 ERA) has allowed just three runs on nine hits over 19 innings in his past three starts. The right-ha...
After losing no-hit bid, Jays' Bowden Francis takes on Rangers
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis has been outstanding since joining the starting rotation last month, and he'll try to stay on a roll when he takes the mound against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas., ,Francis (8-4, 3.50 ERA) is 4-1 in his past seven starts with a 1.50...
Stars Bobby Witt Jr., Tarik Skubal collide as Royals clash with Tigers
The Kansas City Royals look to their "special" talent -- Bobby Witt Jr. -- as they hope to avoid a sweep by the visiting Detroit Tigers.,The Royals (82-70) are clinging to the second wild card in the American League. The Tigers (79-73) trail Kansas City by three games and the Minnesota Twins by 1 1/...
Brewers host Phillies, look to clinch NL Central
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to right-hander Freddy Peralta with a chance to clinch the National League Central when they host the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday in the finale of the three-game series between division leaders. ,Peralta (11-8, 3.75 ERA) will be opposed by right-hander Aaron No...
Mets' Pete Alonso gets another chance for big day vs. Nationals
The New York Mets learned Tuesday night that trying to win games without Francisco Lindor is a lot easier when vintage Pete Alonso appears.,The Mets will look to continue solidifying their spot in the National League wild-card race by completing a sweep of the visiting Washington Nationals Wednesday...
Rays look to repeat power display in rematch vs. Red Sox
The Tampa Bay Rays started their final homestand of the season the right way with a convincing victory in the series opener against the Boston Red Sox. ,On Wednesday night, the Rays (74-77) will send out one of their better pitchers in the rematch against their American League East rival in St. Pete...
Astros, Padres wrap up series, edge closer to postseason
Josh Hader's return to San Diego on Tuesday included a blown save that thrilled the sellout crowd, followed by a win for him and the Houston Astros in 10 innings over the Padres.,Hader and his current club will try for a series win over his former team in the rubber match of a three-game set drippin...
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani continues 50-50 chase vs. Marlins
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is now two homers and two steals away from becoming the first player in major league history with at least 50 in each category in a season.,Ohtani will get another shot to get there on Wednesday night as the Dodgers visit the Miami Marlins for the second contes...
Eric Wagaman, Angels pursue series win over White Sox
Eric Wagaman will finish up his first major league homestand when the Los Angeles Angels face the Chicago White Sox in the decisive game of a three-game series on Wednesday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.,So far, so good for the 27-year-old third baseman.,Wagaman, a 13th-round pick of the New York Yank...
Looking to tighten grip on playoff spot, Twins face Guardians
While the Cleveland Guardians are on the verge of clinching a postseason berth, the Minnesota Twins continue their fight to remain in playoff position.,Looking to build on a needed win and attempting to level the current four-game series, the visiting Twins will try to end their season struggles aga...
Reds aim to continue dimming Braves' playoff hopes
The Atlanta Braves will try to rebound after blowing a four-run lead in a critical loss as they oppose the host Cincinnati Reds in the second game of a three-game series on Wednesday.,If the Braves (81-70) don't reach the playoffs for the first time since 2017, the Reds will have played a major role...
Orioles, humbled in series opener, seek payback vs. Giants
There was no quick fix for the Baltimore Orioles when they began this week's homestand.,Maybe they can get it right on the second try against the San Francisco Giants.,The teams meet Wednesday night in the middle game of a three-game series after San Francisco cruised to a 10-0 win on Tuesday behind...
Diamondbacks look to stop slide vs. Rockies
The Diamondbacks' push to return to the postseason has hit a bump in Denver this week. Arizona has dropped the first two games of a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies, tightening the National League wild-card race.,The Diamondbacks will try to salvage the series finale when Eduardo Rodri...