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Report: Packers cut K Anders Carlson
The Green Bay Packers cut kicker Anders Carlson, who missed a key field goal attempt in the NFC playoffs last season, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,Carlson couldn't convert a 41-yard attempt in the Packers' 24-21 divisional-round playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers in January -- a field goa...
Commanders ink Northwest Federal to stadium naming-rights deal
The Washington Commanders announced a stadium naming-rights deal with Northwest Federal Credit Union on Tuesday.,The facility in Landover, Md., will be called Northwest Stadium. The eight-year agreement runs through 2031 and is effective for the 2024 season.,Financial terms were not disclosed but Sp...
Dash sign D Paige Nielsen to 4-year extension
The Houston Dash announced a new four-year contract for veteran defender Paige Nielsen on Tuesday.,The deal runs from Jan. 1, 2025, through the end of the 2028 NWSL regular season.,The Dash acquired Nielsen, 30, in a trade with Angel City FC on April 20.,"We are excited to celebrate Paige Nielsen as...
TCU chasing sunnier outlook in Dykes' reconnection with Stanford
TCU coach Sonny Dykes takes another swing at Stanford in the season opener for both teams on Friday night in Palo Alto, Calif., a team he failed to knock out in four seasons at Cal.,The Cardinal are also going for a first in this edition of Friday night lights: a home win. Stanford was 0-7 at home i...
Lexi Thompson leads trio of U.S. captain's picks for Solheim Cup
Lexi Thompson, Jennifer Kupcho and Sarah Schmelzel were named Tuesday as captain's picks for the United States' 2024 Solheim Cup team.,The three will join the nine automatic qualifiers on captain Stacy Lewis' team when the event is held Sept. 13-15 at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Va....
CF Montreal transfer M Mathieu Choiniere to Swiss club
CF Montreal transferred veteran Canadian midfielder Mathieu Choiniere to Swiss first-division side Grasshopper Club Zurich on Tuesday.,Choiniere, 25, made his Montreal debut in 2018 and posted 11 goals and 10 assists in 119 MLS matches (89 starts) with the club. ,The two-time MLS All-Star had two go...
Report: Vikings TE T.J. Hockenson to start season on PUP
Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson will start the season on the physically unable to perform list, leaving him ineligible to play until Week 5, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Hockenson tore the ACL and MCL in his right knee on Dec. 24 in a 30-24 loss to the Lions. The injury occurred when Hockenson ...
Manny Diaz era begins as Maalik Murphy, Duke face Elon
New coach, new quarterback and new season for Duke. ,The Blue Devils feature many fresh cast members and embark on a quest for a third consecutive winning season by facing visiting Elon on Friday night at Durham, N.C. ,Manny Diaz is the first-year coach for Duke, arriving to replace Mike Elko after ...
Wisconsin, Tyler Van Dyke out to bust Broncos with strong first impression
The second year of the Luke Fickell era begins with a new quarterback and plenty of questions when Wisconsin opens the season against Western Michigan on Friday in Madison, Wis.,Wisconsin finished 7-6 overall and 5-4 in the Big Ten last year in Fickell's first season, culminating in a 35-31 bowl gam...
Aidan Chiles, new-look Michigan State to test mettle vs. FAU
Oregon State wasn't one of the former Pac-12 teams that joined the Big Ten this season. The Beavers, however, will have two prominent former members making their Big Ten debuts on Friday night.,New head coach Jonathan Smith was hired as Michigan State's head coach after leading Oregon State to winni...
Colorado braces for physical season opener vs. North Dakota State
Colorado is looking to build tradition while North Dakota State wants its to continue under a new coach in the season opener for both teams on Thursday in Boulder, Colo. ,North Dakota State has won 17 NCAA FCS national championships. Former Wyoming offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Tim Polase...
Cameron Rising, No. 12 Utah set sights on Southern Utah
Cameron Rising's misfortune became good fortune for No. 12 Utah, giving the Utes an experienced, elite quarterback for its debut season in the Big 12.,Rising will step on the field for the first time in 606 days on Thursday night when host Utah opens the season against FCS program Southern Utah at S...
Sam Pittman's job on line as Razorbacks open season vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
It's go time for coach Sam Pittman and Arkansas. ,Not just because the season starts Thursday night in Little Rock with a game against FCS opponent Arkansas-Pine Bluff, but because Pittman's fifth year likely will be his last year if the Razorbacks don't improve.,The good news is that the 4-8 record...
Randy Arozarena, Mariners chase more success vs. Rays
Facing his old team gave Randy Arozarena the boost he sorely needed.,Arozarena, acquired from Tampa Bay prior to the trade deadline, snapped out of a 3-for-38 slump with a tiebreaking three-run homer to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 5-1 victory against the visiting Rays on Monday.,The three-game se...
Rockies, Marlins eager to see youngsters perform
With the playoffs not in the fall plans for the two worst teams in the National League, they both are ratcheting up for the future.,The Miami Marlins and Colorado are battling in a four-game series in Denver this week, with the Rockies winning the opener 3-2 on Monday. Both clubs are giving long loo...
Rested Rangers look for better effort at White Sox
Major league teams always appreciate late-August off days, but the Texas Rangers especially relished their rest ahead of Tuesday's road series opener against the Chicago White Sox.,That's because Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said a 4-2 loss at Cleveland on Sunday "probably was our worst game fundamen...
Mike Shildt, Padres shoot for another win over Cards
San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt is enjoying his return to St. Louis.,"It's good to come back," said Shildt, who managed the Cardinals to three postseason berths before getting fired after the 2021 season. "A lot of people that you want to see and a lot of good relationships, a lot of really, re...
Whit Merrifield, Braves look to extend Twins' skid
Whit Merrifield is not joking when he says he enjoys the leadoff spot in the lineup.,On Monday, Merrifield hit leadoff for the first time since joining the Atlanta Braves in late July. He responded by going 5-for-5 with a double and two runs in Atlanta's 10-6 win over the Minnesota Twins in Minneapo...
Jared Jones looks to cool off Cubs in Pirates return
Paul Skenes won't be the only star rookie to take the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their series this week against the visiting Chicago Cubs.,Before Skenes starts the finale on Wednesday, Pittsburgh will welcome back fellow flamethrower Jared Jones for the Tuesday game vs. Chicago.,Jones (5-6,...
Gerrit Cole aims to continue strong August at Washington
Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole looks to cap an impressive August when New York visits the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.,Cole (5-2, 3.72 ERA) is 2-0 with a 1.17 ERA in four starts this month. He has allowed 17 hits and nine walks in 23 innings but has limited the damage thanks in part to 2...