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Report: NCAA accuses Michigan's Sherrone Moore of rules violation
New Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore is one of seven members from last season's football program accused of violating NCAA rules in a draft of the NCAA's notice of allegations, ESPN reported Sunday.,Moore is accused of committing a Level 2 violation, according to the draft document. That would mak...
U.S. women on to Olympics quarterfinals with big win over Germany
Jackie Young scored 19 points off the bench to lead Team USA to an 87-68 win over Germany in the final game of women's basketball group play in the Summer Olympics on Sunday in Villeneuve d'Ascq, France.,The Americans, advancing to the quarterfinals of the Olympic tournament after going 3-0 in group...
'For Serbia': Emotional Novak Djokovic wins elusive Olympic gold medal
PARIS -- Novak Djokovic completed his career Golden Slam as the 37-year-old Serb fought off Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in a memorable Olympic men's singles final battle at Roland Garros on Sunday.,After heartbreak in Beijing, London, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo, Djokovic simply would not be denied the one ...
Panthers first-round draft pick Xavier Legette exits practice
Carolina Panthers first-round draft pick Xavier Legette sustained a lower leg injury and exited practice on Sunday morning.,Canales said Legette's injury is not related to the hamstring issue that caused the rookie to miss time during organized team activities.,"It's something in his lower leg," Pan...
Cardinals LB Zaven Collins signs two-year extension
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins signed a two-year contract extension through 2026.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the Cardinals on Saturday, however multiple media outlets reported it was worth $14 million, including $11.25 million in guarantees.,"I've been here for the last four y...
Scottie Scheffler adds gold medal to 2024 collection of wins
PARIS -- American Scottie Scheffler won the gold medal at the men's Olympic golf competition on Sunday with a final score of 19 under par at Le Golf National, south of the city.,He turned in a final-round 62, which included six birdies on the back nine. He closed with birdies on holes 15 through 18....
Raptors sign C Bruno Fernando
Center Bruno Fernando signed a contract with the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.,Financial terms were not disclosed for Fernando, who recorded 6.3 points and a career-high average of 4.3 rebounds in 45 games (two starts) last season with the Atlanta Hawks.,Fernando, 25, has averaged 4.0 points and 3.3 re...
Novak Djokovic defeats Carlos Alcaraz, wins elusive gold medal
PARIS -- Novak Djokovic completed his career Golden Slam as the 37-year-old Serb fought off Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in a memorable Olympic men's singles final battle at Roland Garros on Sunday.,After heartbreak in Beijing, London, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo, Djokovic simply would not be denied the one ...
Algeria's Kaylia Nemour wins gold on bars; Suni Lee takes bronze
PARIS -- Algeria's Kaylia Nemour became the first African gymnast to win an Olympic medal when she secured the gold with a breathtaking routine on the uneven bars at the Paris Games on Sunday that wowed the crowd in Bercy Arena.,The 17-year-old's fast-paced routine featuring a number of complex rele...
Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels to play vs. Jets
Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels will play in next weekend's preseason opener against the New York Jets, head coach Dan Quinn said Sunday.,The Commanders used the second overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft on Daniels, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner.,"I think we've probably ...
Josh Lowe looks to power Rays over Astros
If the Tampa Bay Rays are to make a push toward the postseason, they'll need the contributions of Josh Lowe.,Hampered by injuries and inconsistency this season, the outfielder is finding his groove. In the Rays' 6-1 road victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday, Lowe had his first career four-hit...
MLB Future Bets With Value After MLB Trade Deadline
The MLB trade deadline is in the rearview mirror, so we now have an accurate picture of what rosters look like across the league. These are our best futures with value after the deadline....
Randy Arozarena, Mariners aim to light up foundering Phillies
Randy Arozarena has re-energized the Seattle Mariners' offense.,The Mariners have scored six or more runs in seven of eight games since it was announced they were acquiring the left fielder from the Tampa Bay Rays.,Arozarena had two doubles and scored twice Saturday, including the winning run on a b...
Padres meet Rockies, seek another series win
At 30 games under .500 after Saturday night's 3-2 loss to the San Diego Padres, the Colorado Rockies moved closer to a last-place finish in the National League West. ,But Colorado has looked more like a playoff contender against San Diego.,Winners of six of nine games against the Padres this year, C...
Playoff hopes alive, Cardinals conclude series with rival Cubs
The Chicago Cubs learned Saturday afternoon how fleeting momentum can be for teams on the outside looking in on the National League wild-card race.,On Sunday night, the Cubs will face a team -- the St. Louis Cardinals -- that is in a much more favorable spot in the wild-card standings. ,The Cubs lea...
Rangers face Red Sox, look for another boost from bottom of order
Texas manager Bruce Bochy liked what he saw from the bottom of his team's batting order Saturday night, and he undoubtedly would like to see more of the same when the Rangers wrap up a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon in Arlington, Texas., ,Texas had lost three games ...
A's try to turn page after frustrating loss to Dodgers
The Oakland Athletics will get an opportunity to exact revenge in the wake of a humiliating defeat when they close a three-game interleague series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday afternoon.,With a season-high 35,207 in attendance -- the bulk of them Dodgers fans -- the A's watched...
In heat of wild-card race, Mets look to rebound after tough loss to Angels
The New York Mets received a reminder Saturday night of just how challenging it is to rebuild a bullpen during a playoff race. ,The Mets on Sunday afternoon will look to bounce back from a disappointing defeat when they meet the Los Angeles Angels in the rubber game of a three-game interleague serie...
Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. looks to start streak anew against Tigers
Royals star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had his 15-game hitting streak halted on Saturday night, and he'll look to start a new one Sunday afternoon when Kansas City wraps up a four-game series at Detroit.,Witt went 0-for-4 with a sacrifice fly as Kansas City had its five-game winning streak snapped in ...
Twins look to hand White Sox sixth consecutive series loss by sweep
Ryan Jeffers is starting to feel better at the plate, and the Minnesota Twins are feeling as good as they have all season.,The Twins will go for a three-game sweep of the hapless Chicago White Sox when the teams meet in the series finale Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Jeffers homered in the Twins'...