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Broncos 'trust instincts," name rookie Bo Nix starting quarterback
The Denver Broncos named rookie Bo Nix as their starting quarterback on Wednesday.,The first-round draft pick will become the first rookie signal-caller to start a season opener for Denver since Hall of Famer John Elway in 1983.,Head coach Sean Payton met with Nix and Jarrett Stidham on Wednesday mo...
Defending Tour champ Viktor Hovland rides rebound into Rockies
Four holes from the finish during the opening round in Memphis last week, Viktor Hovland drifted one step beyond what was next. ,At 2-over-par through 15 holes in the St. Jude FedEx Championship, Hovland said he was calendaring practice time for the weekend under the presumption his form was trackin...
Final 50 take aim at record-long course at BMW Championship
Fifty golfers remain alive in the FedEx Cup playoffs, but when the BMW Championship tees off Thursday, the individual star power of Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele or Rory McIlroy will draw less focus than the uniqueness of the course itself., ,The PGA Tour has taken the penultimate playoff eve...
Rockies place RHP Victor Vodnik (bicep) on 15-day IL
The Colorado Rockies placed rookie right-hander Victor Vodnik on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday because of right bicep inflammation.,The move is retroactive to Monday. In a corresponding move, the Rockies selected the contract of right-hander Jeff Criswell from Triple-A Albuquerque.,Vodnik was...
Browns RB Pierre Strong leaves practice in ambulance
Cleveland Browns running back Pierre Strong left practice in an ambulance Wednesday after appearing to suffer an upper body injury. ,Strong, 25, was injured running through hanging tackling dummies, according to reports. He walked off the field with trainers and got into the ambulance. ,Strong is th...
Yankees place RHP Luis Gil (back strain) on 15-day IL
The New York Yankees placed right-handed starter Luis Gil on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a lower back strain.,Gil left Tuesday's 9-5 loss to the Cleveland Guardians after allowing three runs on three hits and six walks in three-plus innings of work.,He gave up a home run to Brayan Rocchio...
Russell Wilson says he's playing in preseason finale
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson said he expects to play in the team's final preseason game against the Detroit Lions on Saturday.,Wilson, who has battled a calf injury during training camp, was largely ineffective in five series leading the offense against the Buffalo Bills last week....
Rookie Bo Nix named Broncos' starting quarterback
The Denver Broncos named rookie Bo Nix as their starting quarterback on Wednesday.,The first-round draft pick will become the first rookie signal-caller to start a season opener for Denver since Hall of Famer John Elway in 1983.,Head coach Sean Payton met with Nix and Jarrett Stidham on Wednesday mo...
Lions star OT Penei Sewell injures foot in practice
Detroit Lions star offensive tackle Penei Sewell left the team's final training camp practice early Wednesday with a foot injury.,Multiple reports said Sewell went to the sideline, where trainers removed his sock and shoe to look at the foot. He then went to the locker room under his own power for t...
Fantasy Football Mock Draft: PPR, 10-Team Advice
This fantasy football mock draft should help you ace the first round of your draft this year in 10-team, PPR leagues....
Titans WR Treylon Burks exits practice with injury
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks left Wednesday's practice early with an apparent injury.,Observers said he landed hard after a catch and got up favoring his right hip or lower back before leaving with a trainer.,Staying healthy has been an issue for Burks, a 2022 first-round draft pick ...
Al Attles, former Warriors star, coach and GM, dies at 87
Hall of Fame member Al Attles, a physical point guard known as "The Destroyer" who later became an NBA champion coach and general manager of the Golden State Warriors, died Tuesday at 87.,The team announced Wednesday that Attles passed away at his home in East Bay, Calif., surrounded by family.,"Alv...
Jerod Mayo: Drake Maye '100 percent' ready to lead Patriots
New England Patriots first-year coach Jerod Mayo isn't ready to name his starting quarterback, but he said Wednesday that he wouldn't hesitate to turn to rookie Drake Maye to run the offense.,"One hundred percent, I think he's ready to run a huddle," Mayo told reporters in Foxborough, Mass.,Veteran ...
Golf Glance: Top 50 tackle longest course in PGA Tour history
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: Wyndham Championship (Aaron Rai),THIS WEEK: BMW Championship, Castle Rock, Colo., Aug. 22-25,Course: Castle Pines Golf Club (Par 72, 8,130 Yards),Purse: $20...
Maple Leafs re-sign F Alex Steeves to one-year deal
The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed Alex Steeves to a one-year, two-way contract on Wednesday.,The deal will pay the 24-year-old forward $775,000 at the NHL level in 2024-25.,Steeves has recorded one assist in seven games with Toronto over the past three seasons.,He was an AHL All-Star in 2023-24 and ...
Astros activate Justin Verlander to make Wednesday start
The Astros reinstated right-hander Justin Verlander from the 15-day injured list, in time for him to start Wednesday afternoon's game against the Boston Red Sox in Houston.,Verlander had been sidelined since June 9 with neck soreness. ,The three-time Cy Young Award winner and former MVP made four mi...
Bengals DE Myles Murphy (knee) to miss time
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Myles Murphy avoided a serious injury but will be sidelined a few weeks with a sprained knee, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The second-year player could make it back in time for the season opener against New England on Sept. 8.,Murphy sustained the injury duri...
Charlotte FC acquire Israeli teen Idan Toklomati
Charlotte FC acquired Israeli teenager Idan Toklomati from Maccabi Petah Tikva, the club announced Wednesday.,The 19-year-old forward is under contract with Charlotte's MLS NEXT Pro affiliate Crown Legacy FC.,"We're very excited to welcome another young, international talent to Charlotte and Idan is...
5-star freshman Dylan Raiola to start at QB for Nebraska
As expected, Nebraska coach Matt Rhule named freshman Dylan Raiola the starting quarterback for the Cornhuskers' season opener against UTEP on Aug. 31.,The last -- and only -- true freshman to start at quarterback for Nebraska was Adrian Martinez in 2018. Raiola will be the fourth true freshman in H...
Aces star A'ja Wilson wins WNBA community award
Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson received the WNBA's Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award on Wednesday.,The two-time MVP and two-time champion was honored for her dedication and positive impact on the community.,Wilson, 28, played for Staley for four seasons at South Carolina before becoming the No...