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Jurickson Profar bids to boost Braves to series win vs. Marlins
The story of the Atlanta Braves in 2025 can be told partly in the person of left fielder Jurickson Profar, who in January signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the team.,Two months later, he was suspended for the first 80 games of this season after testing positive for a performance-enhanci...

Padres' Yu Darvish, Mariners' Bryan Woo to tangle in finale
The way San Diego's Yu Darvish and Seattle's Bryan Woo pitched their last time out, one run might be enough to win Wednesday afternoon's series finale in Seattle.,Heck, one hit might be an accomplishment.,Both right-handers are coming off wins last Friday in which they each allowed one hit -- a solo...

Rays, Guardians set for decisive game of well-pitched series
Ian Seymour was terrific for the Tampa Bay Rays in the opener of a three-game series against the host Cleveland Guardians, pitching five scoreless innings in winning his initial start on Monday.,Fellow rookie Parker Messick of the Guardians was even more impressive in the second game, throwing seven...

Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees shoot for sweep of Nationals
While Anthony Volpe was back at shortstop for the New York Yankees after sitting out two starts, Giancarlo Stanton's return from a day off made the biggest impact on Tuesday.,Coming off his first game with at least five RBIs in more than three years, Stanton will attempt to lead the Yankees to a fou...

Alabama, WVU cancel 2026-27 home-and-home series
The ramifications of the Southeastern Conference's decision to move to a nine-game conference schedule next season are already coming into play, as Alabama and West Virginia mutually agreed on Tuesday to cancel their home-and-home series for 2026 and 2027.,The Crimson Tide replaced the West Virginia...

Reports: Guardians place Carlos Santana on outright waivers
The Cleveland Guardians placed longtime first baseman Carlos Santana on outright waivers Tuesday, multiple outlets reported, likely ending the slugger's third go-round with the club.,Santana, 39, is on track for perhaps the least productive season of his career, with a .225/.316/.333 slash line thro...

Patriots cut 2022 first-round pick Cole Strange
If Mike Vrabel was looking to make a statement move in his first season as head coach of the New England Patriots, he certainly did so on Tuesday.,With rosters required to be trimmed to 53 players, the Patriots cut guard Cole Strange, a first-round pick in 2022.,Though offensive line is viewed as on...

Brewers salvage blown lead with walk-off over Diamondbacks
Isaac Collins delivered a walk-off sacrifice fly with the bases loaded in the ninth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers salvaged a 9-8 victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night after blowing an early six-run lead., ,William Contreras singled to open the ninth against Juan Morillo (...

Chargers elevate RB Najee Harris (eye) from non-football injury list
The Los Angeles Chargers activated running back Najee Harris from the non-football injury list on Tuesday, making him part of the team's 53-man roster.,Harris missed the start of training camp as he recovered from an offseason eye injury. He was limited to conditioning work before increasing his par...

Dodgers place LHP Alex Vesia (oblique) on injured list
Left-hander Alex Vesia, a key cog in the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen, went on the injured list on Tuesday because of a strained right oblique.,The move is retroactive to Saturday. The Dodgers replaced Vesia on the roster by activating left-hander Blake Snell from the paternity list. Snell was away ...

Commanders part ways with DE Clelin Ferrell
The Washington Commanders released defensive end Clelin Ferrell on Tuesday.,The fourth overall pick of the then-Oakland Raiders in the 2019 NFL Draft, Ferrell recorded 26 tackles and a forced fumble while starting 10 of the 14 games in which he played last season for the Commanders.,Ferrell, 28, wil...

Steelers release veteran WR Robert Woods
The Pittsburgh Steelers released veteran wide receiver Robert Woods on Tuesday.,Pittsburgh signed him to a one-year, $2 million contract as a free agent in April. He received a signing bonus of $745,000.,Woods, 33, played the past two seasons with the Houston Texans, catching 20 passes for 203 yards...

Titans place RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) on IR
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears was placed on injured reserve Tuesday as he works his way back from a high-ankle sprain.,The move will keep Spears off the field for at least the first four games of the season for the Titans.,Spears, who was spotted this week in a walking boot, sustained t...

Mississippi State renews rivalry with Southern Miss to start season
Expectations are low for both teams as Mississippi State visits Southern Miss in the season opener at Hattiesburgh, Miss., on Saturday.,The Bulldogs (2-10, 0-8) finished at the bottom of the SEC last season during head coach Jeff Lebby's first year, and they're projected to finish last again.,The Go...

Gunner Stockton finally gets full-time chance to lead Georgia
The official start of a new era under center in Athens will begin on Saturday, when the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs host the Marshall Thundering Herd in the season opener.,After patiently waiting his turn, redshirt junior quarterback Gunner Stockton will assume the role of starting quarterback in 2025 af...

No. 24 Tennessee, Syracuse look to carry 2024 momentum into season-opening clash
When No. 24 Tennessee faces Syracuse in Atlanta this weekend, the similarities will run much deeper than the colors in the stands., ,Fresh off productive campaigns, the two orange-clad foes introduce new quarterbacks as they open their respective seasons against each other Saturday., ,Tennessee went...

No. 14 Michigan kicks off Bryce Underwood era under the lights vs. Lobos
The Bryce Underwood era of Michigan football begins Saturday night in Ann Arbor when the Wolverines begin their season against New Mexico.,Considered by many recruiting services as the top player in the current freshman class, Underwood originally committed to LSU. When Michigan offered a better NIL...

Report: Rangers add versatile Dylan Moore on minor league contract
The Texas Rangers signed utilityman Dylan Moore to a minor league contract Tuesday, according to a report from The Athletic.,Moore was released by the Mariners on Sunday, putting an end to his seven-year tenure in Seattle and allowing him to join their American League West rivals.,A utility Gold Glo...

'It's about time': No. 1 Texas, No. 3 Ohio State set for opening clash
Coaches like to pontificate that what happened last season has no bearing on the upcoming campaign because a new season brings different players and storylines. ,While it is hard not to view the massive season-opening matchup in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday afternoon between No. 1 Texas and No. 3 Ohi...

Kansas, already 1-0 via a rout, faces Wagner
Kansas enters the official Week 1 of the 2025 college football season in an unusual position. The Jayhawks already are 1-0 and preparing to play their second home game in their almost-new stadium in Lawrence, Kan.,The Jayhawks opened with a 31-7 victory over Fresno State last week. Kansas will host ...