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Report: Chargers signing QB Justin Herbert's brother
The Los Angeles Chargers are signing quarterback Justin Herbert's brother, tight end Patrick Herbert, to the practice squad, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The reunion will make the siblings teammates for the first time since briefly playing at Oregon together during the 2019 season.,At the time, Patrick He...
Michael La Sasso among 5 LIV players in DP World Tour Q School
Facing the uncertain future of LIV Golf, Michael La Sasso and four other players from the financially struggling circuit are looking to qualify for the DP World Tour.,La Sasso, 22, who won the season-ending LIV Golf Indianapolis title last month, will compete in that tour's Qualifying School along w...
Veteran head coaches in new posts when Toledo visits Michigan State
The season opener between Toledo and Michigan State on Friday night in East Lansing, Mich., will feature a pair of first-year head coaches looking to achieve different objectives.,For Rockets head coach Mike Jacobs, it's about maintaining the standard of winning that Toledo has created in the Mid-Am...
Padres call up prized C prospect Ethan Salas
The San Diego Padres called up top catching prospect Ethan Salas as part of MLB roster expansion on Tuesday.,Should Salas, who turned 20 in June, find himself behind the plate in a major-league game in the near future, he'll be the youngest catcher to do so since 1991. That is when Baseball Hall of ...
Purdue strives to improve on defense in opener vs. Indiana State
Purdue surrendered an average of 8.1 fewer points per game last season than in the previous campaign but realizes there's plenty of room for improvement on defense in Friday's season opener against Indiana State in West Lafayette, Ind.,Opponents still averaged 31.8 points a game against the Boilerma...
Sky G Skylar Diggins (knee) shut down for season
Chicago Sky guard Skylar Diggins is being shut down for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury, the team announced Tuesday.,The Sky (15-25) have been eliminated from postseason contention, leaving the club with little reason to risk putting the seven-time All-Star on the court.,Per a state...
Details emerge about alleged TCU beating, player dismissal
Details are coming out about the dismissal of TCU safety Jacob Fields, who is facing criminal charges over an alleged locker room assault last month.,Dallas television station WFAA reported Monday that it had obtained a copy of the arrest warrant, which detailed the alleged campus assault.,The affid...
Jayhawks kick off new era at QB, welcome Long Island
Isaiah Marshall will have big shoes to fill as he replaces Jalon Daniels as the Kansas Jayhawks' starting quarterback.,Marshall is slated to make his first career start when the Jayhawks host Long Island University in their season opener on Friday night in Lawrence, Kan.,The redshirt sophomore from ...
Phillies' Jesus Luzardo sizes up Eduardo Rodriguez, D-backs
The most attractive pitching matchup in the majors is scheduled in Phoenix on Tuesday, when Eduardo Rodriguez of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Jesus Luzardo of the Philadelphia Phillies square off in a battle of left-handers.,You could look it up. ,Each is on pace for personal records as the teams me...
Yanks could use sweet homecoming for Gerrit Cole vs. Angels
After what manager Aaron Boone called an "ugly" loss in Monday's series opener, the New York Yankees will turn to right-hander Gerrit Cole in Game 2 of the three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif.,Cole (7-7, 3.19 ERA), a former star at nearby Orange (Calif.) ...
Rockies turn to Gabriel Hughes in bid for elusive home win in rematch vs. Orioles
The Colorado Rockies have dropped a franchise-record 10 games in a row at home and are on pace to lose 100 games for a fourth consecutive season.,There are reasons for optimism, however.,Colorado (52-86) had a Rookie of the Year candidate in TJ Rumfield in its lineup Monday night in a 2-1 series-ope...
Astros looking to put some distance in AL West race, host White Sox
After following a dud of a nine-game homestand with a successful six-game road trip through New York, the Houston Astros opened a seven-game homestand on Monday against the Chicago White Sox in search of consistency.,The first game of that four-game series resulted in a 6-3 victory that enabled the ...
Contending Rangers turn to MacKenzie Gore against struggling A's
Needing a strong September to push their way into the playoffs, the Texas Rangers will hope to carry recent success at the plate into the regular season's final month.,Entering the second contest of a three-game set against the Athletics on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas, the Rangers (68-70) sit two ga...
Riley Greene expected to boost Tigers' offense vs. Twins
After a forgettable end to August, the Detroit Tigers will aim for a memorable September when they kick it off looking to even their three-game series against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,The month started well for the Tigers, as they won four straight games (beginning July 3...
Royals strive to continue winning ways at home as Marlins await
While the Miami Marlins are trying to remain a serious contender for a National League wild-card spot, the last-place Kansas City Royals have played like a postseason team of late. ,The Royals will try to extend their season-high home winning streak to eight games on Tuesday night against the Marlin...
Nationals' Daylen Lile out to continue hot streak in matchup vs. Braves
Atlanta will try to cool off reigning National League Player of the Week Daylen Lile when the Braves open a two-game series against the Nationals in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday night.,Lile won the award for the week ending Aug. 30 and picked up where he left off with a pair of two-run homers as Was...
Cubs ride momentum of HR onslaught into another clash vs. Brewers
The Chicago Cubs will try to carry their record-breaking month of August into September when they host the Milwaukee Brewers in the second contest of a key four-game series on Tuesday night.,The Cubs hit a franchise-record nine home runs in a 17-3 win in the series opener on Monday, giving them 62 i...
Hello again: Rays' Freddy Peralta takes aim at Mets
Tuesday night's contest between the New York Mets and Tampa Bay is centered around a pitching matchup between Rays trade deadline acquisition Freddy Peralta and his former club. ,Peralta (6-11, 5.11 ERA) will make his sixth start with the Rays in the game at St. Petersburg, Fla. He has faced the Met...
Red Sox undecided on Tuesday starter vs. M's as ace Sonny Gray gets extra rest
The Boston Red Sox haven't announced a starting pitcher for Tuesday night's game against the visiting Seattle Mariners, but it won't be ace Sonny Gray., ,Gray, who is 16-4 with a 2.82 ERA, initially was scheduled to start the game, but the Red Sox (75-63) announced Monday the right-hander will be gi...
Pirates' Paul Skenes eager to get back on track vs. Giants
Paul Skenes will be looking for his first career win over the San Francisco Giants in a matchup with fellow three-time All-Star Logan Webb when the Pittsburgh Pirates open a six-game homestand Tuesday night.,Although Skenes (9-11, 3.79 ERA) hasn't recorded a win since July 19, the Pirates (67-71) ha...