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Steelers DT Derrick Harmon sprains knee in preseason finale
The Pittsburgh Steelers won their preseason finale on Thursday but experienced a potential loss as rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon sustained a knee injury.,Harmon, the 21st overall pick in this year's draft, put pressure on Carolina Panthers quarterback Jack Plummer in the second quarter, hel...
Last-place Pirates, Rockies showing some fight ahead of series
The standings indicate the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies are at the bottom of their respective divisions as the teams prepare for their three-game series starting Friday in Pittsburgh. However, the two squads are coming off respectable showings against division leaders.,Colorado ended a fo...
CF Montreal trade for Real Salt Lake D Bode Hidalgo
Defender Bode Hidalgo, an occasional starter for Real Salt Lake this season, was traded to CF Montreal on Thursday.,In exchange, RSL received $200,000 in 2025 general allocation money (GAM), up to another $150,000 in conditional GAM and a 2026 second-round draft pick.,"We are pleased to welcome Bode...
Reds try to control what they can entering series at D-backs
The Cincinnati Reds enter a weekend series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix looking to gain more ground in the tightening National League wild-card race.,The Reds have gained five games on the New York Mets this month, moving to within half a game of the Mets for the third NL wild-card sp...
Austin FC finding better offensive rhythm ahead of trip to CF Montreal
Austin FC look to continue their newly found offensive spark when they visit CF Montreal on Saturday.,The Verde (9-8-8, 35 points) have moved into a Western Conference playoff position on the strength of a five-match (2-0-3) unbeaten streak in regular-season play.,Austin's 24 goals are the second fe...
Father of Celtics’ Jaylen Brown charged with attempted murder
Quenton Marselles Brown, the father of Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown, was arrested following a stabbing in Las Vegas on Wednesday and charged with attempted murder.,The elder Brown had his first court appearance on Thursday, when his bail was set at $300,000, according to multiple reports.,Per an...
Red Sox send OF Wilyer Abreu (right calf) to IL
The Boston Red Sox sent outfielder Wilyer Abreu to the 10-day injured list due a strained right calf on Thursday.,The open roster spot allowed Boston to call up highly touted prospect Jhostynxon "The Password" Garcia from Triple-A.,Abreu, 26, was injured Sunday in Boston's 5-3 loss to the Miami Marl...
Reports: Craig Kimbrel to sign with Astros
The Houston Astros are signing nine-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel on Thursday to bolster their bullpen, according to multiple media reports.,Kimbrel, whose 440 saves rank fifth on Major League Baseball's all-time list, joins a relief corps that recently lost closer Josh Hader for possibly the rest of ...
Fresh off record performance, Paige Bueckers looking for Wings win vs. Storm
On the heels of her record-breaking 44-point performance, Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings host Seattle Friday night in Arlington, Texas.,Bueckers set the record for most points in a game by a WNBA rookie in an 81-80 loss to the LA Sparks Wednesday night. Afterwards, she acknowledged the achievem...
NFL sets broadcast crew for Vikings-Steelers game in Dublin
The NFL announced on Thursday that Joe Davis (play-by-play), Greg Olsen (analyst) and sideline reporters Pam Oliver and Jamie Erdahl will work the league's Sept. 28 game in Dublin, Ireland between the Minnesota Vikings and the Pittsburgh Steelers.,The game, set to kick off at 9:30 a.m. ET and air on...
Brice Turang, bullpen carry Brewers past Cubs
Brice Turang homered and six pitchers combined on a five-hitter in the Milwaukee Brewers' 4-1 win over the host Chicago Cubs on Thursday.,The Brewers won for only the second time in six games after their 14-game winning streak.,Despite the loss, the Cubs took the rare five-game series three games to...
SEC to introduce 9-game football schedule in 2026
The Southeastern Conference will move to a nine-game conference schedule in football beginning next year, the league announced Thursday.,The SEC joins the Big Ten and Big 12 in upping their conference slates from eight games to nine. That leaves the Atlantic Coast Conference as the only Power Four l...
Tennessee suspends G Ruby Whitehorn after domestic assault arrest
Tennessee suspended guard Ruby Whitehorn indefinitely following her arrest this month on a pair of felony charges, including domestic assault.,Whitehorn is being held out of all team activities, a spokesperson told the Knoxville News Sentinel and other outlets. Her attorney said she will plead not g...
Patriots WR Ja’Lynn Polk (shoulder) to miss 2025 season
New England Patriots receiver Ja'Lynn Polk is slated to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, according to multiple reports on Thursday.,Polk apparently was injured while attempting to block during a preseason game against the Washington Commanders on Aug. 8. He immediately left the field after th...
Bryce Turang, bullpen carry Brewers past Cubs
Brice Turang homered and six pitchers combined on a five-hitter in the Milwaukee Brewers' 4-1 win over the host Chicago Cubs on Thursday.,The Brewers won for only the second time in six games after their 14-game winning streak.,Despite the loss, the Cubs took the rare five-game series three games to...
NASCAR playoff picture shifts to Daytona for regular-season finale
Dale Earnhardt forged the black No. 3 Chevrolet into a powerhouse behind the sponsorship of Goodwrench, but current driver Austin Dillon reached into his toolbox at Richmond and produced something a little more radical.,A monkey wrench.,The 35-year-old Dillon got his redemption Saturday night after ...
Elks try to keep winning streak going at Redblacks
The Edmonton Elks visit the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday night with both teams attempting to claw back into the playoff picture.,The Elks (3-6) have won two in a row but remain in last place in the West Division and last in the CFL in total offense, scoring offense and total defense entering Week 12.,...
Former top recruit Malachi Nelson named UTEP's starting QB
Former five-star prospect Malachi Nelson will open the season as the starting quarterback at UTEP, Miners coach Scotty Walden announced Thursday.,UTEP will open its slate at Utah State on Aug. 30.,"It means everything," Nelson said after the announcement. "I'm super excited for the opportunity. This...
Shane Bieber to make Blue Jays debut against Marlins
Right-hander Shane Bieber is set to make his Blue Jays debut on Friday night when Toronto visits the Miami Marlins.,Bieber, who won the American League Cy Young Award for the Cleveland Guardians in 2020, was acquired by the Blue Jays on July 31.,He is only now set to make his debut because he has be...
Yankees sign veteran pitcher Paul Blackburn; Allan Winans sent down
The New York Yankees announced on Wednesday that they have signed right-handed pitcher Paul Blackburn to a major league contract and added him to their active roster.,To make room on the roster, the Yankees optioned right-hander Allan Winans to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.,Blackburn, 31, struggle...