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Hawks focused on defense entering opener vs. rebuilding Nets
Since making a surprise run to the Eastern Conference finals in the 2020-21 season, the Atlanta Hawks have seen their defense gradually regress no matter how productive star guard Trae Young is.,Last season, Young and the Hawks were tied for 28th in scoring defense, allowing 120.5 points per game, a...
Chiefs CB Jaylen Watson (ankle) on IR, set for surgery
The Kansas City Chiefs placed cornerback Jaylen Watson on injured reserve Tuesday and could be without him for the rest of the season.,Watson will have surgery on a broken fibula and tibia in his ankle, ESPN reported, and while he could make it back in time for the playoffs, it's far from a guarante...
Cavs, Raptors head toward season opener with injury concerns
Injury concerns will be at the forefront when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Toronto Raptors in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday.,The Cavaliers will try to fill the void of Max Strus, who will be out at least six weeks due to a sprained ankle.,The Raptors listed RJ Barrett (shoulder)...
Rams open 21-day practice window for star WR Puka Nacua
The Los Angeles Rams opened the 21-day practice window for receiver Puka Nacua on Tuesday.,The transaction means that the Rams have 21 days to determine whether or not to activate Nacua (knee) off injured reserve.,Nacua was bothered by the knee during training camp and then sprained his PCL during t...
Liberty-Lynx draw most-watched WNBA Finals game since 1999
The New York Liberty's title-clinching victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday was the most watched WNBA Finals game since 1999.,The Game 5 thriller, won by the Liberty 67-62 in overtime, had a 1.1 rating with 2.15 million viewers on ESPN. The previous high was the deciding Game 3 of the 1999 WNBA...
Rivals Michigan State, Michigan on opposite paths entering annual clash
In recent years, the football programs of Michigan State and Michigan have trended in opposite directions, culminating last season when Michigan State won four games and Michigan captured the national championship. ,The teams again are headed in opposite directions going into this year's annual show...
Report: Astros land Tony Perezchica as 3B coach
The Astros are set to hire Tony Perezchica as their third-base coach to replace Gary Pettis, who was not retained after 10 seasons with the club, the Arizona Republic reported.,Perezchica was the Diamondbacks' third-base coach for eight seasons under manager Torey Lovullo, while also serving as the ...
Dominic Thiem serenaded in Vienna after farewell match
Former U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem officially made his farewell from tennis on Tuesday when the 31-year-old Austrian lost a first-round match at the Erste Bank Open to Luciano Darderi in Vienna.,The homecountry fans gave Thiem top-level support but Darderi of Italy posted a 7-6 (6), 6-2 victory...
Report: A's to have grass field in Sacramento after all
While the Oakland Athletics' temporary move to Sacramento starting next season was decided by ownership, a decision to have the team play on a grass field in 2025 was player driven, the Los Angels Times reported.,MLB had recommending changing the grass field at Sacramento's Triple-A ballpark to an a...
Injuries hamper West Virginia, Arizona in Big 12 matchup
West Virginia and Arizona enter Saturday's game at Tucson, Ariz., with significant injury concerns and disgruntled fan bases over their performances this season.,It will be the first meeting between the football programs. Both are now in the expanded Big 12.,West Virginia (3-4, 2-2) was uncertain ea...
Cardinals add Brant Brown, Jon Jay to coaching staff
The St. Louis Cardinals made preliminary additions to their coaching staff Tuesday, naming Brant Brown as hitting coach and bringing aboard Jon Jay to an unspecified role.,The team revealed that more coaching staff additions on manager Oliver Marmol's staff will be made as the offseason progresses.,...
Browns zap QB Bailey Zappe from KC practice squad
Bailey Zappe was added to a convoluted quarterback picture in Cleveland on Tuesday as the Browns chart a course on offense without Deshaun Watson.,The Browns signed Zappe off of the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad and he's the only quarterback in the rearranged quarterback room in Cleveland who i...
JuJu Watkins, Paige Bueckers lead preseason All-Americans
Southern California's JuJu Watkins and UConn's Paige Bueckers anchor the preseason women's college basketball All-American team released Tuesday by The Associated Press.,Both were unanimous choices by the 30-member media panel. They were joined by Notre Dame's Hannah Hidalgo, Madison Booker of Texas...
Determined Bucks to take on short-handed 76ers
The Milwaukee Bucks and 76ers each failed to meet expectations last season, but a new opportunity begins Wednesday when the teams meet in Philadelphia in the season opener for both squads., ,It is the third straight season in which Milwaukee and Philadelphia have met in their respective season opene...
Golf Glance: PGA, LPGA in Asia; Champions vie for spots in finale
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: Shriners Children's Open (J.T. Poston),THIS WEEK: Zozo Championship, Chiba, Japan, Oct. 24-27,Course: Accordia Golf Narashino CC (Par 70, 7,079 Yards),Purse...
Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin to undergo ankle surgery this week
Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin is scheduled to undergo ankle surgery this week and sidekick Mike Evans could miss time with a hamstring injury that required an MRI exam on Tuesday. ,The day-after feels around One Buc Place in Tampa were dismal due to the injuries, coupled with a 41-31 loss to...
Austin FC sign M Owen Wolff to contract extension
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff on Tuesday agreed to terms on a contract extension that runs through the 2027 season with a club option for 2028.,Financial terms were not disclosed for Wolff, who has spent parts of four seasons with Austin. The move comes despite the club parting ways with his fathe...
Report: Said Nurmagomedov loses UFC 308 opponent
The UFC is looking for an opponent for Said Nurmagomedov this weekend after Daniel Santos withdrew for undisclosed reasons, per multiple reports.,It's short notice for UFC 308, scheduled for Saturday in Abu Dhabi.,Nurmagomedov (18-3 MMA, 7-2 UFC) last fought at UFC 294 in October 2023, when the Russ...
Justin Thomas 'champing at the bit' to compete at Zozo
Justin Thomas last competed on the PGA Tour at the Tour Championship on Sept. 1.,In an attempt to shake off the rust, Thomas tests his mettle against defending champion Collin Morikawa and fellow former major winners Xander Schauffele and Hideki Matsuyama among others in the Zozo Championship starti...
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to drive iconic No. 8 paint scheme in limited series
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is getting back behind the wheel of the No. 8 Chevrolet with the iconic Budweiser paint scheme.,The NASCAR Hall of Famer plans to compete in a limited series of late model stock car races in 2024 and 2025, starting next month.,JR Motorsports announced Tuesday that Earnhardt's Nov....