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MLS making big plans for Lionel Messi's playoff debut
Major League Soccer already is making preparations for superstar Lionel Messi's MLS Cup playoff debut, even though his Inter Miami CF team's opponent hasn't been set.,Inter Miami, which clinched their first Supporters' Shield on Wednesday with a 3-2 win against the Columbus Crew, will play their fir...

Report: Marlins overhaul operation, to replace 70-plus staffers
Manager Skip Schumaker isn't the only member of the Miami Marlins staff not returning next season.,The Marlins are in the midst of letting go of more than 70 staff members, with more possible after contracts expire at the end of the month, The Athletic reported Thursday.,Some of the staff could retu...

Terence Crawford nixes deal to fight Conor McGregor, no interest in MMA
Undefeated boxer Terence Crawford said he declined an offer of a two-fight series with Conor McGregor because he was not interested in competing in the Octagon.,Crawford and McGregor each acknowledged in separate interviews that Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment A...

Augusta National chairman 'confident' Masters will be held
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley said Thursday that he believes the Masters will be held as scheduled despite the golf course sustaining "a lot of damage" from Hurricane Helene.,The Masters is scheduled for April 10-13, 2025 in Augusta, Ga.,"I'm confident that the Masters will be held, it will ...

NC State DE Red Hibbler to enter transfer portal
North Carolina State defensive end Red Hibbler plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, his agents confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.,The 6-foot-2, 264-pound senior from Louisville, Miss., is no longer listed on the Wolfpack's roster. He will have one season of eligibility remaining.,Hibbler led NC Stat...

Chiefs open practice window for RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
The Kansas City Chiefs opened the 21-day practice window for running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire.,The Chiefs' transaction came on Wednesday. They will have 21 days to activate or shut down Edwards-Helaire, who began the season on the reserve/non-football illness list.,In August, Edwards-Helaire revea...

Coco Gauff advances to second straight semifinal in Beijing
Fourth-seeded Coco Gauff overcame a sluggish start to record a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over Ukrainian qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 in their quarterfinal match of the China Open on Thursday in Beijing.,Gauff won 78.6 percent of her first-serve points and saved 10 of 13 break points while ov...
NFC South Is NFL's Most Mediocre Division
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons face off on Thursday Night Football as a reminder that the NFC South is the most mediocre division in the NFL....
Bobby Witt Jr. vs. Aaron Judge Puts Spotlight on Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees ALDS Series
Aaron Judge and Bobby Witt Jr. were the two frontrunners for American League MVP, and now they will face off in the ALDS with Royals vs. Yankees....
October 3rd Best Sports Betting Picks for Thursday Night Football, College Football, MLB Playoffs
These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for Thursday Night Football, college football, and the MLB Playoffs on 10/3/2024....
Tyreek Hill Trade Not Happening: Imagine If It Did
Tyreek Hill will not be moved from the Miami Dolphins, but with the Kansas City Chiefs needing a receiver, potential trades are fun to think about....

5-star F Tounde Yessoufou commits to Baylor
Five-star small forward Tounde Yessoufou out of California committed to Baylor on Wednesday in the Class of 2025. ,Yessoufou is the 15th best player in the class, according to the 247Sports composite rankings. ,Yessoufou chose Baylor over Arizona State, Southern Cal, Arizona and Washington among 14 ...

Commanders open practice window for QB Marcus Mariota
The Washington Commanders opened the 21-day practice window for backup quarterback Marcus Mariota on Wednesday.,Mariota has missed the first four weeks of the season while nursing a pectoral injury. Rookie Jayden Daniels, the No. 2 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, has led the Commanders to a 3-1 ...

Bucs without Antoine Winfield Jr., 4 others vs. Falcons
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ruled out five players for their NFC South game on Thursday night against the host Atlanta Falcons.,All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot) as well as right tackle Luke Goedeke (concussion), defensive tackle Calijah Kancey (calf) and wide receivers Jalen McMillan (hamstri...
MLB Third Basemen Don’t Hit for Power Anymore: Epidemic on Display During MLB Playoffs Game 1
Game 1 of the MLB Playoffs was proof of an epidemic sweeping the baseball world... the fact that third basemen aren't hitting for power and it's part of why the game has gotten boring....
Potential Davante Adams Trade Destinations After Request Away From Las Vegas Raiders
Davante Adams requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders, and it would make sense for these teams to pick up the phone and inquire about him....
MLB Playoffs Bye Week Will Greatly Benefit New York Yankees
The New York Yankees have the week off of baseball as they await their opponent for the ALDS of the MLB Playoffs. This break will only help New York....
Wednesday October 2nd Best Sports Betting Picks for MLB Playoffs & MLS Prediction
It's put up or shut up time for teams in the Wild Card round of the MLB Playoffs, so these are our top sports betting picks for October 2, 2024....

Virginia Tech seeks bounce-back effort in clash vs. Stanford
Virginia Tech will make its first-ever trip to California for an Atlantic Coast Conference football game when the Hokies visit Stanford on Saturday afternoon.,Both teams will seek to rebound from a loss to an ACC powerhouse. The emotional bounce-back figures to be tougher for one team than the other...

NC State braces for stern test from Wake Forest
North Carolina State will make another attempt to stack victories together when it hosts struggling Wake Forest on Saturday afternoon at Raleigh, N.C. ,The Atlantic Coast Conference matchup between in-state rivals is a chance for the Wolfpack to start looking like a top-notch team. ,"We've got seven...