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Vikings coach: WR Jordan Addison (ankle) won't miss extended time
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison is not expected to be sidelined for long by his ankle injury, coach Kevin O'Connell announced Thursday.,"I don't see him missing any extended time," O'Connell said of Addison, who was carted off the field during Wednesday's joint practice session with t...
Falcons to sign Pro Bowl S Justin Simmons to 1-year deal
Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons is signing a one-year, $8 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons, his agent told reporters on Thursday.,Simmons, who also visited the New Orleans Saints last week, is the second big addition in short order for Atlanta. The Falcons acquired disgruntled outside lineba...
Tom Brady Keeps Teasing NFL Comeback Ahead of Broadcasting Debut
Tom Brady makes his broadcasting debut on FOX Sports in less than one month, but he keeps teasing us about a return to the NFL....
NBA schedule release: Champion Celtics open vs. Knicks
The Boston Celtics will raise their 18th championship banner on Oct. 22 before hosting the rival New York Knicks for the first game of the 2024-25 NBA season.,The NBA released the complete schedule for the regular season on Thursday after revealing the Emirates NBA Cup (in-season tournament) schedul...
Notre Dame suspends men’s swimming program over betting scandal
Notre Dame suspended its men's swimming program for at least one academic year Thursday after an external review discovered a widespread culture of swimmers betting on their own performances.,Notre Dame hired the law firm Ropes & Gray LLP to conduct a review of the men's swimming program following r...
Jordan Chiles: Decision to strip bronze medal 'feels unjust'
Gymnast Jordan Chiles took to social media on Thursday to publicly share her feelings for the first time since losing her bronze medal from the Paris Olympics in controversial fashion.,"I am overwhelmed by the love I have received over the past few days," Chiles said to begin her lengthy statement o...
Cubs aim to rebound from sweep in opener vs. Blue Jays
The playoff picture is beginning to dim for the Chicago Cubs, who are six games out of a National League wild-card spot with 40 games remaining entering play on Thursday.,The Cubs will look to brighten their prospects when they open a three-game series against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays on Frida...
Reds bid to continue postseason push vs. Royals
Despite an inconsistent season spent mostly below .500, the Cincinnati Reds believed a hot streak was inevitable.,It appears one is finally brewing.,Cincinnati has won four straight games to creep back into postseason contention entering Friday's opener of a three-game interleague series against the...
Falcons elated to add 'game wrecker' Matthew Judon from Patriots
When the Falcons found the asking price for disgruntled outside linebacker Matthew Judon was a third-round draft pick, head coach Raheem Morris knew Atlanta had to complete the swap with New England.,"You get a guy with the ability to come in here and be a game wrecker for you right now, you figure ...
Report: Samantha Ponder, Robert Griffin III out at ESPN
ESPN fired NFL studio host Samantha Ponder and football analyst Robert Griffin III, The Athletic reported Thursday.,Per the report, Ponder and Griffin were dismissed for financial reasons and were the only two on-air personalities to lose their jobs as ESPN prepares to close its fiscal year next mon...
Chargers' Jim Harbaugh wants to hire Colin Kaepernick
Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh wants to give quarterback Colin Kaepernick a job -- on his coaching staff, not his roster.,"If that was ever the path he was to take, I think that would be tremendous," Harbaugh told USA Today Sports. "He'd be a tremendous coach, if that's the path he chose.",...
Giants cut DB Jalen Mills, trade DL Jordan Phillips to Cowboys
The New York Giants released veteran defensive back Jalen Mills among a number of moves on Thursday.,The Giants also announced they traded defensive lineman Jordan Phillips and a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a sixth-round selection.,New York also sig...
Report: Joe Harris retires from NBA after 10 seasons
Sharpshooter Joe Harris is retiring after 10 NBA seasons, The Athletic reported Thursday.,The Cavaliers selected Harris with the No. 33 overall pick of the 2014 NBA Draft, and he averaged 10.3 points over 504 games (283 starts) with Cleveland (2014-16), the Brooklyn Nets (2016-23) and Detroit Piston...
Racing Louisville extend F Kayla Fischer through 2025
Racing Louisville signed midfielder Kayla Fischer to a one-year contract extension through the 2025 NWSL season.,The deal announced Thursday includes "upgraded terms" for the second-year player. Details were not disclosed.,Fischer, 24, has contributed two goals and two assists in 34 matches (20 star...
Bills LB Matt Milano (torn biceps) out indefinitely
Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano will have surgery to repair torn biceps and is out indefinitely, head coach Sean McDermott confirmed Thursday.,The 2022 All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection was hurt during a tackling drill at Tuesday's practice. Milano missed 12 games last season after fracturing his ...
Transfer Will Howard named starting QB at Ohio State
Transfer quarterback Will Howard has won the starting job at Ohio State.,"We're really excited about Will. He has really taken command of the offense," Buckeyes coach Ryan Day told reporters Thursday.,Howard beat out Devin Brown, a four-star quarterback in the 2022 class who last season lost the com...
Andy Reid: Chiefs RT Jawaan Taylor (shoulder) will be 'OK'
Kansas City Chiefs right tackle Jawaan Taylor, who left Wednesday's practice on a cart with a shoulder injury, apparently did not suffer a serious injury.,Taylor did not practice Thursday and won't play Saturday in a home preseason game against the Detroit Lions. However, coach Andy Reid said the 26...
Real Salt Lake waive veteran D Bryan Oviedo
Real Salt Lake waived veteran defender Bryan Oviedo on Thursday after parts of three seasons with the club.,The 34-year-old Costa Rica native contributed eight assists in 46 career MLS matches, including 29 starts.,"We are very thankful to Bryan and his family for their contributions to Real Salt La...
Minnesota United add Argentina's Joaquin Pereyra
Minnesota United signed midfielder Joaquin Pereyra of Argentina as a designated player on Thursday.,The 25-year-old arrives from Atletico Tucuman and is under contract through 2027 with an option for 2028.,"We look forward to Joaquin Pereyra joining Minnesota United and strengthening our roster," sa...
Galaxy sign German star Marco Reus through 2026
The LA Galaxy announced the signing Thursday of German star Marco Reus through the 2026 season.,The 35-year-old former Borussia Dortmund midfielder was acquired using targeted allocation money. Financial terms for Reus were not announced.,The Galaxy will send $400,000 in general allocation money to ...