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Steelers QB Russell Wilson (calf) questionable to play vs. Broncos
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expecting to start Justin Fields at quarterback against the Denver Broncos with Russell Wilson questionable for Sunday's road game against his former team.,Wilson had the same status last week because of a calf injury and was inactive for the season-opening road victory o...
Rangers extend Chris Young, promote to president of baseball ops
The Texas Rangers promoted Chris Young to president of baseball operations and signed him to a multi-year contract extension on Friday.,Young, 45, joined the team as executive vice president and general manager in December 2020 and took ownership of the team's baseball operations group in August 202...
Commanders CB Emmanuel Forbes has surgery, out vs. Giants
Washington Commanders cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. will not be placed on injured reserve after undergoing surgery on his right thumb Friday, coach Dan Quinn said.,Forbes posted on his Instagram account that "surgery went well" to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament.,The injury occurred in the ...
Chiefs WR Marquise Brown needs surgery, set to miss months
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown needs shoulder surgery and is going on injured reserve, with head coach Andy Reid saying that Brown could be sidelined for months.,"There are not a lot of these (injuries) that we have information on. We have to ride it out and see where we...
Sean O'Malley, Merab Dvalishvili headline UFC 306 at Sphere
UFC 306 commences Saturday night from Las Vegas, headlined by two title fights at the top of the one-and-done Sphere appearance for the promotion.,The main event will see Sean O'Malley (18-1) make the second defense of his bantamweight title when he faces surging No. 1 contender Merab Dvalishvili (1...
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi could make return vs. Union
Lionel Messi is available to return for Supporters' Shield leaders Inter Miami CF in Saturday's clash against the visiting Philadelphia Union, but it's unclear how manager Tata Martino will use his biggest star.,Messi hasn't played for Miami (18-4-5, 59 points) since June 1, nor in any competitive f...
Ravens rookie CB Nate Wiggins out Sunday after car accident
Baltimore Ravens rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins will miss Sunday's home opener against the Las Vegas Raiders after being involved in a car accident, coach John Harbaugh said Friday.,Wiggins, selected in the first round (30th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Clemson, missed practice on Thursday ...
Report: Auburn to bench veteran QB Payton Thorne vs. New Mexico
Auburn is making a change at quarterback, starting redshirt freshman quarterback Hank Brown on Saturday against visiting New Mexico, Auburn Live reported Friday.,He replaces fifth-year quarterback Payton Thorne, the returning starter who started the first two games of the season for the Tigers.,Thor...
Skidding Nashville SC open to change in clash vs. Atlanta
Mired in an eight-match losing streak, Nashville SC have had two weeks to re-evaluate.,Nashville coach B.J. Callaghan hinted at playing-time shakeups when his team visits Atlanta United on Saturday.,"I think it's not only an opportunity for our team to close the gap and try to achieve the goal of ma...
Hendrick Motorsports has proven track record at Watkins Glen
Thirty-eight cars are entered in Sunday's Go Bowling at the Glen at Watkins Glen International, and everyone's eyes will likely be on four cars in one powerhouse racing organization.,Hendrick Motorsports.,One of Rick Hendrick's cars has visited Victory Lane in the NASCAR Cup Series' past five visits...
Spirit re-sign rookie F Makenna Morris for 2025
The Washington Spirit have signed rookie forward Makenna Morris to a one-year contract for the 2025 season, the NWSL club announced Friday.,Morris, 22, is playing this season on a one-year deal after being selected 13th overall in the 2024 draft out of Clemson.,"Makenna has been a valuable piece of ...
Former champ Yaroslav Amosov exits Bellator, hints at UFC
Former Bellator welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov announced Friday that his contract with the promotion has expired. ,"My contract with Bellator is over, it was a great time!" Amosov posted on X.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My contract with Bellator is over, it was a...
Reign loan D Lily Woodham to Crystal Palace
The Seattle Reign have loaned Welsh defender Lily Woodham to England's Crystal Palace through January 2025, the NWSL club announced Friday.,"For Lily, going and getting games is important for her individual development," Reign coach Laura Harvey said. "She is a young talent with a lot of potential, ...
Reports: Bills LB Terrel Bernard has pec strain, avoids tear
Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard has a left pectoral strain and not a tear, multiple outlets reported Friday.,An MRI on Friday revealed that Bernard avoided the more serious injury in Thursday night's victory at Miami.,Although his injury is not season-ending, Bernard could reportedly miss a ...
Prosecutor: Driver charged in Gaudreau case was legally drunk
The man accused of killing NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother in a crash was legally drunk and drinking in his vehicle at the time of the incident, prosecutors said Friday.,Sean Higgins, 43, had a blood-alcohol content of 0.087 percent, above the New Jersey limit of 0.08 court, prose...
Racing Louisville re-sign D Courtney Petersen
Racing Louisville defender Courtney Petersen agreed to a new contract through the 2025 season, the NWSL club announced Friday.,Petersen, 26, joined Racing in an August trade with the Houston Dash and would have become a free agent after the season.,"We are thrilled for Courtney to be in Louisville t...
Reports: Chiefs WR Marquise Brown needs shoulder surgery
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown needs shoulder surgery and is going on injured reserve, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.,Brown, 27, missed the season-opening win against the Baltimore Ravens and will be required to sit out at least the next four games. His earli...
Ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow II seeks reduction of prison sentence
Former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II is seeking a reduction of his prison sentence, citing new criminal justice laws in California.,Winslow, 41, was a first-round pick (No. 6 overall) by the Cleveland Browns in 2004. He was sentenced to 14 years in prison in 2021 after being charged with multiple ...
No. 1 Iga Swiatek latest to pull out of Korea Open
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek on Friday became the latest WTA star to pull out of next week's Korea Open in Seoul.,The five-time Grand Slam winner from Poland cited fatigue as the reason for her withdrawal.,Swiatek is the fifth current or former top-10 player to withdraw, joining defending tournament cham...
Inter Miami F Lionel Messi available Saturday vs. Union
Inter Miami CF superstar Lionel Messi will be available Saturday against the visiting Philadelphia Union, coach Tata Martino confirmed Friday.,The 37-year-old forward has not played since spraining his right ankle in Argentina's July 14 win against Colombia in the 2024 Copa America final. He last pl...