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Viktor Hovland (neck) replaced by Tyrrell Hatton in Ryder Cup fourball
FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- Englishman Tyrrell Hatton stepped onto the first tee instead of Norwegian star Viktor Hovland for the final fourball match of the Ryder Cup Saturday afternoon.,Minutes before the 1:13 p.m. ET tee time, multiple reports emerged saying that Hovland suffered a neck injury, which wa...
Virtus.pro out of ESL Pro League over immigration issue
Virtus.pro will miss the upcoming ESL Pro League Season 22 in Stockholm, Sweden, after running into visa problems at the border.,The Russian Counter-Strike 2 team said immigration officials raised concerns about the medical insurance for three of its players.,"While new insurance policies were promp...
Jazz F Georges Niang (foot) sidelined at least 2 weeks
Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang's injured left foot will be reevaluated in two weeks, the team said Saturday.,Niang, 32, sustained a stress reaction in the fourth metatarsal during offseason training and conditioning.,Acquired in an Aug. 6 trade with the Boston Celtics, Niang previously played for t...
Defensive-minded Arsenal out to squash scoring-limited Newcastle United
Arsenal will try to continue their strong defensive record on Sunday when they visit a Newcastle United side still struggling to score goals since the departure of Alexander Isak.,Arsenal (3-1-1, 10 points) have allowed just two scores so far in league play. And Manchester City's Erling Haaland beca...
Jets QB Justin Fields clears protocol, to start Monday at Miami
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields cleared concussion protocol and will start Monday night's road game against the Miami Dolphins, head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed Saturday.,Fields was placed in the protocol following a Week 2 loss against the Buffalo Bills and missed last week's setback at Tam...
Report: Steelers RB Jaylen Warren (knee) set to play in Dublin
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is expected to play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, ESPN reported Saturday.,Warren, 26, was a limited participant all week in practice, with Pittsburgh citing "resting vet" and "knee" as his injury designations.,Warren has rushed 43 time...
Report: Bucs' Baker Mayfield (biceps) expected to play vs. Eagles
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield, limited in practice this week, is expected to play on Sunday against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles, ESPN reported Saturday.,And valuable members of his supporting cast likely will be joining him.,Per ESPN, Mayfield (right biceps) will start, with w...
NHL Surprise Playoff Teams 2025-26: Sabres, Mammoth, Rangers, and Ducks Ready to Rise
A look at four NHL teams primed to break through in 2025-26. Why the Utah Mammoth, Buffalo Sabres, New York Rangers, and Anaheim Ducks could all make the playoffs....
Athletics, Royals fight to finish season on a positive note
A young band of talented Athletics have clinched a third straight winning month and point to the sustained run as signs that they can compete for a playoff berth in 2026.,The A's are also one of the hottest teams down the stretch of the season and look to win for the 11th time in 15 games when they ...
Braves get first look at Pirates rookie right-hander Bubba Chandler
A pair of power arms will take the mound when the Atlanta Braves host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday in the second game of their season-ending three-game series.,The Pirates (70-90) won the series opener 9-3 and have won five of their past six games. The Braves (75-85) need to win the final two ...
As Mariners close season against Dodgers, concern crops up about Josh Naylor
Josh Naylor knows only one speed.,Which could turn out to be a problem for the Seattle Mariners' postseason prospects.,Naylor had to leave after suffering a groin injury in the third inning of the Mariners' streak-busting 3-2 loss to the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.,The interleague ...
Padres hope to enter postseason on high note vs. Diamondbacks
Say this much for San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr.: He sure knows how to return to a lineup.,After missing all three games of a series with Milwaukee because of an undisclosed illness, Tatis was back in the lineup for Friday night's series opener with the Arizona Diamondbacks. He ma...
Giants' Justin Verlander draws start vs. Rockies with next season on his mind
Justin Verlander hopes his final impression on his new fans is better than his first when he looks to end what could be a one-year relationship with the San Francisco Giants on a positive note in a matchup with the visiting Colorado Rockies on Saturday afternoon.,The Giants have won nine of 11 again...
Phillies' Ranger Suarez to work out kinks vs. Twins
Ranger Suarez knows the postseason is the Philadelphia Phillies' top priority at this point, but he still wants to close the regular season on a positive note.,Suarez will get the start for the Phillies on Saturday when the Minnesota Twins visit to play the penultimate game of the regular season for...
White Sox, Nationals meet again after scoring barrage
A pair of struggling right-handers will try to end their seasons on a high note when the Chicago White Sox visit the Washington Nationals on Saturday.,Hitters dominated the series opener Friday night as the Nationals (65-95) hit six home runs and rallied from an 8-1 deficit for a 9-8 lead, only to s...
Astros face must-win situation vs. Mike Trout, Angels
After squandering a golden opportunity to improve their postseason chances, the Houston Astros look to keep their slim hopes alive when they continue a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday in Anaheim, Calif.,Houston (85-75) was on the verge of gaining a game on the Detroit Ti...
AL wild card, potential division win on line for Guardians vs. Rangers
The Cleveland Guardians' path to the postseason is crystal clear.,Despite back-to-back home losses to the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers, Cleveland's magic number to clinch at least a wild-card berth was reduced to one when the Los Angeles Angels rallied to beat the Houston Astros Friday night.,Gu...
In control of playoff destiny, Reds brace for rematch vs. Brewers
The Cincinnati Reds will continue their pursuit of the final wild-card berth in the National League when they turn to Andrew Abbott to start Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers.,Abbott (9-7, 2.80 ERA) is expected to be opposed by fellow left-hander Robert Gasser (0-1, 6.00), who is making ...
Marlins aim to spoil Mets' fading playoff hopes
New York's season is on the brink.,The Mets, who are set to play the host Miami Marlins again on Saturday night, have baseball's highest payroll at $323 million (according to USA Today and other sources).,Yet the Mets (82-78) lost to the low-budget Marlins 6-2 on Friday night in a game New York desp...
Pursuing AL East crown, Jays need another win over Rays
The Toronto Blue Jays are still in control of their own fate entering the middle game of a three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon.,The Blue Jays (92-68) registered a 4-2 win on Friday in the series opener.,That left Toronto tied for first in the American League E...