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John Lynch: 49ers' Brock Purdy, Brandon Aiyuk getting closer
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's season to date has largely been derailed by a toe injury.,He sustained the injury in Week 1, returned in Week 4 but has missed the last three games after dealing with a setback in his recovery.,Real details about a possible timeline for return to action ...
Golf Channel reprising 'The Big Break' with Good Good spot at stake
Golf fans familiar with the rise of players including Tony Finau through reality television likely will applaud the Golf Channel's announcement that "The Big Break" is returning after a decade hiatus.,The Golf Channel announced the reality competition will return in August 2026, with an invitation t...
Ex-Alabama QB AJ McCarron launches campaign for lieutenant governor
Former Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron is running for lieutenant governor in the state's 2026 election, he announced Thursday.,The Mobile native and two-time national champion with the Crimson Tide released a statement on YouTube.,"When Coach (Nick) Saban recruited me to play quarterback for the Uni...
Tommy Paul (foot) WDs from Rolex Paris Masters
Tommy Paul withdrew from the upcoming Rolex Paris Masters on Thursday as he works his way through an ongoing left foot injury.,His absence likely will mark the end of the season for Paul, who on June 9 rose to a career-best No. 8 ranking. He currently is ranked No. 20 in the world.,Paul, 28, last co...
Reports: Texas Tech to start QB Will Hammond vs. OK State
Backup quarterback Will Hammond will make his second straight start for No. 14 Texas Tech on Saturday against visiting Oklahoma State, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Behren Morton still is recovering from a knee injury but would be available in an emergency role for the Red Raiders (6-1, 3-1 Bi...
Augusta chairman on Masters criteria change: 'Golf is a global game'
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley said the recent change in invitation criteria announced by the Masters was driven by the increased international representation at the tournament.,Augusta National Golf Club and The R&A jointly announced on Aug. 26 a change in qualification criteria to ensure "s...
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi signs extension through 2028
Superstar Lionel Messi signed a contract extension with Inter Miami through 2028, the MLS club announced Thursday morning.,Inter Miami announced the news over social media with a video of Messi signing the contract at the construction site of their new stadium. The header in the video was simply: "H...
Montreal Victoire sign 3 foundational players to extensions
The Montreal Victoire announced two-year contract extensions Thursday with captain Marie-Philip Poulin and two other foundational players.,Poulin, a forward, along with goaltender Ann-Renee Desbiens and alternate captain and forward Laura Stacey are entering their third season with the PWHL franchis...
Minnesota F Mallory Heyer enters transfer portal
Minnesota senior forward Mallory Heyer announced that she is entering the transfer portal and will not play for the Golden Gophers this season.,The 6-foot-1 Heyer is a Chaska, Minn., native who started 102 consecutive games over the past three seasons. She averaged 8.6 points and 8.1 rebounds per ga...
Saudi Arabia to host ATP Masters 1000 tourney as soon as '28
Saudi Arabia will host a new ATP Masters 1000 tournament as soon as 2028.,SURJ, the sports division of the kingdom's Public Investment Fund, and the ATP Tour announced the news Thursday.,The non-mandatory one-week event will feature a 56-player draw and is likely to join the calendar for February, w...
Zane Smith signs multi-year deal with Front Row Motorsports
Front Row Motorsports announced a multi-year contract extension with driver Zane Smith on Thursday.,Smith, 26, has produced five top-10 finishes through 34 NASCAR Cup Series starts this season with FRM.,The team also announced that Ryan Bergenty will remain the crew chief for the No. 38 Ford.,"We've...
Women's marathon record-holder banned 3 years
Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich, holder of the world record in the women's marathon, received a three-year ban Thursday after admitting to doping violations.,The Athletics Integrity Unit had issued a provisional suspension in July for a failed drug test on March 14, when she tested positive for the banned ...
Report: Guardians won't let Emmanuel Clase pitch in winter league
The Cleveland Guardians will not grant permission for suspended closer Emmanuel Clase to pitch in the Venezuelan winter league, according to a report by The Athletic.,Major League Baseball and its players association placed Clase on leave July 28 amid an ongoing sports betting investigation. It foll...
NBA's Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier arrested in gambling probe
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested Thursday morning in connection with a federal investigation into illegal gambling.,Also taken into custody was former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Damon Jones.,Billups, a member of the Basketball Hal...
Broncos, buoyed by tight wins, clash with up-and-down Cowboys
A slew of narrow victories has made the Denver Broncos even hungrier for more.,The Broncos will try to keep their winning streak alive when they host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon.,Denver (5-2) has won four in a row, including a 33-32 comeback victory over the New York Giants last weekend i...
Titans bring NFL's worst offense into meeting with surprising Colts
A slew of narrow victories has made the Denver Broncos even hungrier for more.,The Broncos will try to keep their winning streak alive when they host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon.,Denver (5-2) has won four in a row, including a 33-32 comeback victory over the New York Giants last weekend i...
Bucs, smarting from Monday loss, pursue improvement vs. Saints
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, coming off their worst performance of the season, will search for a bounce-back performance on the road against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.,The Buccaneers had the best record in the NFC, 5-1, before they went into Detroit and lost to the Lions 24-9 on Monday night. No...
Red Wings get latest crack at slowing Isles' Matthew Schaefer
The Detroit Red Wings were stymied Wednesday night by a goalie making his NHL debut.,On Thursday night, the Red Wings get the task no one has been able to master yet: slowing down New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer.,The Islanders will look to continue surging when they face the Red Wings in ...
C.J. Stroud, Texans confident heading into meeting with injury-ravaged 49ers
A three-team tussle atop the NFC West figures to naturally play itself out by season's end.,While the San Francisco 49ers have gained an early edge with victories against fellow 5-2 rivals Los Angeles and Seattle, right tackle Colton McKivitz knows a Week 8 visit to Houston offers a unique challenge...
Lamar Jackson at practice as Ravens prep for red-hot Bears
It's a flip-flop scenario with the Chicago Bears possessing a four-game winning streak and the Baltimore Ravens mired in a four-game slide.,One of those teams will see the end of a streak when the upstart Bears visit the banged-up Ravens on Sunday afternoon.,Chicago (4-2) is looking for its first fi...