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NASCAR arrives in New Hampshire, but many minds already on 2025
Stewart-Haas Racing announced last month that it would cease operations at the season's end, but the situation took a major turn on Thursday when part-owner Gene Haas decided to keep one of the organization's charters and stay in NASCAR.,The formation of the Haas Factory Team means that one of the f...
Former Texas A&M star RB Darren Lewis dies at 55
Former Texas A&M running back Darren Lewis, best known for breaking Eric Dickerson's Southwest Conference rushing record, died on Thursday following a battle with cancer. He was 55.,Texas A&M announced the passing of Lewis, who was a two-time All-American and the school's all-time leading rusher.,Ni...
Argonauts set to face McLeod Bethel-Thompson, Elks
The Toronto Argonauts will be facing several former team members Saturday night when they host the Edmonton Elks.,The most notable are quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson, who spent five seasons with Toronto, as well as kicker Boris Bede, returner/running back Javon Leake and receiver Kurleigh Gitten...
Dynamo's Ben Olsen seeking win against former D.C. United club
Houston Dynamo manager Ben Olsen returns to the club where he spent his entire MLS playing career and his first decade as a coach in Saturday's visit to D.C. United.,But while the occasion has the potential for extra emotion, both teams will be looking to respond to frustrating results just three da...
Liberty looking to extend Sparks' road woes
The road has been rough for the Los Angeles Sparks, who are 1-8 away from home and bring a five-game overall losing streak into Saturday afternoon's rematch with the host New York Liberty in Brooklyn.,Powered by a season-high 31 points from Sabrina Ionescu, the Liberty beat the Sparks 93-80 Thursday...
Andrew Cogliano retires, joins Avs front office
Forward Andrew Cogliano announced Friday that he is retiring after 17 NHL seasons, and the Colorado Avalanche said he will move into the front office.,Cogliano, 37, spent the past three seasons playing for the Avalanche, capping a career in which he appeared in 1,294 regular-season games.,"The game ...
Brewers LHP Robert Gasser set for Tommy John surgery
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Robert Gasser will undergo Tommy John surgery on Monday, becoming the team's third injured starter to miss the rest of the 2024 season.,The ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery will be performed by Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas with a recovery time of about a ...
Fernando Tatis Jr. hopes to stay hot as Padres face Brewers
After a 4-for-5 performance that included a 446-foot homer during San Diego's 7-6 win over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, it's easy to forget that Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. has been playing with a right quad injury since April.,However, Tatis figures to remain in the lineu...
Padres' Jake Cronenworth sinks Brewers with walk-off homer
Jake Cronenworth belted the Padres' fourth homer of the game with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning Thursday night, lifting San Diego to a 7-6 win over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers.,Cronenworth pounced on a 3-2 slider from Joel Payamps (1-3), lacing it just inside the right field foul pol...
Inconsistent Blue Jays aim for familiar success vs. Guardians
After an impressive series victory against the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians, the Toronto Blue Jays have hit another rut. ,Perhaps another weekend set with the Guardians, which starts Friday night in Cleveland, will end Toronto's latest woes. ,It's been a frustrating campaign for the Blue J...
Chris Sale, Braves out to capitalize on Yanks' recent stumble
While the New York Yankees are suddenly amid their worst stretch of a strong season, the Atlanta Braves are hopeful a hot streak is starting.,The Yankees will attempt to reverse some recent subpar play Friday night when they host the Braves in the opener of a three-game interleague series.,New York ...
Phillies face D-backs for first time since 2023 NLCS loss
The Phillies will look to exact a small measure of revenge against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday when the teams open a three-game series in Philadelphia.,Manager Rob Thomson's club had the Diamondbacks pressed up against the ropes in the National League Championship Series last October...
Chelsea Gray, Aces out to take down WNBA-leading Sun
The Connecticut Sun, off to their best start in franchise history at 13-1, will face the defending WNBA champion Aces on Friday night at Las Vegas.,The matchup will also be the first time the Sun travel farther west than Dallas this season. The Sun then head to Seattle on Sunday to face the Storm.,C...
Gene Haas to operate one of SHR’s Cup charters with new team
Stewart-Haas Racing will shut down after the 2024 NASCAR season, but Gene Haas isn't getting out of the game entirely.,Haas announced Thursday that a new organization, Haas Factory Team, will retain one of Stewart-Haas' Cup Series charters beginning next season.,Haas Factory Team will also have two ...
Off to 0-2 start, Blue Bombers aim to rebound vs. Lions
The season is just two games old but the Winnipeg Blue Bombers aren't resembling the squad that has made four consecutive Grey Cup appearances.,Winnipeg stands 0-2 for the first time since 2016 and will look to halt its slow start when it hosts the BC Lions on Friday night.,The Blue Bombers lost 27-...
Panthers keeping cool as host Oilers try to force Game 7 in finals
Pressure? What pressure?,That is the attitude of the Florida Panthers are they prepare for their third chance to close out the Stanley Cup Final on Friday at the Edmonton Oilers.,The Panthers appeared well on their way to claiming the first championship in franchise history while winning the first t...
Fever heating up as Dream head in opposite direction
After a forgettable start to the season, the Indiana Fever are vying for their fourth straight win on Friday as they begin a five-game road trip in College Park, Ga., against the Atlanta Dream.,Behind rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, Indiana (6-10) has rebounded from a 1-8 start.,In their most recent...
Reports: Patriots, RB Rhamondre Stevenson agree to 4-year extension
Running back Rhamondre Stevenson and the New England Patriots have agreed to extend his contract for four years and $36 million, including $17 million guaranteed, ESPN and NFL Network reported on Thursday.,Stevenson, 26, is slated to earn a base salary of $3.116 million in the final year on his rook...
Jarren Duran, Red Sox look to stay hot vs. Reds
Jarren Duran and the visiting Boston Red Sox can extend their winning streak to six games Friday when they open a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds.,Boston's streak began with two victories against the New York Yankees and includes a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays. The Red Sox...
Report: Saints signing free agent S Roderic Teamer
The New Orleans Saints are signing free agent safety Roderic Teamer on Thursday, multiple media outlets reported.,It's a homecoming for Teamer, a New Orleans native who also played college football there at Tulane.,Teamer, 27, spent the past three seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders after breaking in...