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Eagles WR A.J. Brown (hamstring) questionable for MNF vs. Falcons
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown is listed as questionable for the team's home opener against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday.,Brown, 27, popped up on the injury report Friday with an ailing hamstring issue. He was listed as a limited participant for Friday and Saturday's practices and was...
Playoff seeding on the line for league-leading Liberty, second-place Lynx
The New York Liberty can lock up the top seed in the WNBA playoffs on Sunday afternoon when they host the Minnesota Lynx.,The Liberty (31-6) have a three-game lead on the Lynx (28-9) for the top seed with three games remaining in the WNBA regular season. The Lynx have a one-game lead on the Connecti...
Portland St. cancels game amid whooping cough outbreak
Saturday's home game against South Dakota was canceled due to an outbreak of whooping cough within Portland State's football program, the Vikings announced Saturday.,"A case of pertussis (whooping cough) got into the Viking team two days ago," Portland State's Saturday statement said. "Pertussis is ...
Illinois cruises past Central Michigan
Luke Altmyer went 19-of-29 passing for 242 yards and two touchdowns to lead Illinois to a 30-9 home win over Central Michigan on Saturday in Champaign. ,It was the third straight home win to start the season for the Fighting Illini (3-0). ,Pat Bryant was Altmyer's favorite target, catching seven pas...
Stumbling Sky aim to keep pace in playoff race vs. Mercury
An extended rough stretch has left the Chicago Sky outside of a playoff spot in the final days of the regular season. ,Meanwhile, the Phoenix Mercury aren't playing like a team headed to the playoffs. ,With little room for error, the Sky can avoid a third straight loss by handing the Mercury their f...
Playoff-bound Storm out to avoid letdown vs. lowly Sparks
Aiming to secure home-court advantage in the first round of the WNBA playoffs, the Seattle Storm begin their final three-game stretch of the regular season on Sunday against the visiting Los Angeles Sparks. ,Seattle (23-14) sits in fifth, one game behind Las Vegas entering Sunday. The Storm and Aces...
Cavs keep F Isaac Okoro with three-year, $38M deal
Forward Isaac Okoro agreed Saturday to a three-year deal to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers, ESPN reported, attributing the news to Okoro's agents.,Per the report, The contract is worth $38 million.,The fifth overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, Okoro, 23, has averaged 8.5 points and 2.9 rebounds i...
Aces star A'ja Wilson has milestone within reach vs. Sun
Las Vegas center A'ja Wilson is approaching another milestone, something that could be attained with another big outing Sunday.,The Aces are home against the Connecticut Sun in a battle between two of the top teams in the WNBA.,The Sun enter the game third in the league's overall standings, while th...
Bears place G Ryan Bates (shoulder/elbow) on injured reserve
The Chicago Bears placed right guard Ryan Bates on the injured list on Saturday because of shoulder and elbow issues. He will miss at least the next four games, beginning with Sunday night's contest against the host Houston Texans.,Bates, 27, was on the field for 38 offensive snaps, playing the majo...
Red Sox refresh bullpen amid series vs. rival Yankees
The Boston Red Sox made two additions to their bullpen Saturday in the middle of a series against the rival New York Yankees.,Left-hander Bailey Horn was recalled and left-hander Zach Penrod had his contract purchased. Both were promoted from Triple-A Worcester. Left-hander Cam Booser and right-hand...
Caitlin Clark, Fever close out home slate vs. Wings
The Indiana Fever will take the court for their final regular-season home game of a franchise-changing campaign Sunday when they host the Dallas Wings.,Though the Fever are coming off a 78-74 loss to the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces on Friday, rookie Caitlin Clark made more history by ...
Eagles WR A.J. Brown (hamstring) not spotted at practice
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was not present for the open portion of practice on Saturday, raising questions about his availability for the team's home opener against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday.,Brown, 27, popped up on the injury report Friday with an ailing hamstring issue. He wa...
Reports: 49ers placing star RB Christian McCaffrey on IR
The San Francisco 49ers are placing All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve because of calf tightness and Achilles tendinitis, according to multiple reports on Saturday.,McCaffrey had already missed the season opener and was scratched from Sunday's game against the host Minnesota...
Conor McGregor on lack of fight date: 'I'm just out of the loop'
Conor McGregor said he is at a loss as to why the UFC hasn't given him a fight date.,McGregor was expected to battle Michael Chandler, however UFC CEO Dana White told Barstool Sports on Friday that Chandler will square off against former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 309 in New Yo...
NC State QB Grayson McCall injured, exits game vs. Louisiana Tech
North Carolina State quarterback Grayson McCall exited with an undisclosed injury in the second quarter of Saturday's home game against Louisiana Tech and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the contest.,McCall was hit by Louisiana Tech's blitzing linebacker Zach Zimos with just over 5 1/2 mi...
Wisconsin QB Tyler Van Dyke injured, out for rest of game vs. Alabama
Wisconsin starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke was carted off the field after being injured on the opening drive against No. 4 Alabama on Saturday in Madison, Wis.,Wisconsin announced at halftime that Van Dyke would miss the remainder of the game.,Van Dyke, a redshirt senior transfer from Miami, was ...
LPGA commissioner owns up to Solheim Cup transportation fiasco
LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan took responsibility Saturday for the transportation fiasco that kept fans from arriving at the Solheim Cup in a timely manner on the opening day of the event.,Fans who paid $30 to park in the event-designated lot reported waiting two hours or longer for shuttl...
Wisconsin QB Tyler Van Dyke hurt on opening drive against Alabama
Wisconsin starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke was carted off the field after being injured on the opening drive against No. 4 Alabama on Saturday in Madison, Wis.,Van Dyke, a redshirt senior transfer from Miami, was hurt on a third-down scramble and appeared to injure his right leg. He was replaced ...
Twins to face Reds with Carlos Correa back in fold
The Minnesota Twins added a key player on Saturday, hours ahead of their game against the Cincinnati Reds in Minneapolis. ,Minnesota (78-69) activated shortstop Carlos Correa before the second contest of the three-game series. Correa has been sidelined since July 12 because of plantar fasciitis in h...
Mets call up INF Luisangel Acuna
Seeking to strengthen the bench for a potential postseason run, the New York Mets promoted Luisangel Acuna from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.,He is the younger brother of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr.,Acuna has played second base, shortstop and center field at Syracuse, where he has posted a...