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Undefeated Chiefs, uncharacteristictally unimpressive, take on Bucs
The Kansas City Chiefs are the only undefeated team in the NFL, but they haven't displayed a dominant show of success.,And that's totally fine with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.,Mahomes and the Chiefs (7-0) will look to continue their winning ways Monday night when they host the Tampa Bay Bucc...
MLB offseason primer: Juan Soto tops free agent class
Barely an hour after the final out of the World Series, New York Yankees slugger Juan Soto declared himself open for business on the free agent market.,His asking price might be beyond the comfort zone for most clubs, but Soto is keeping an open mind as he approaches the biggest payday of his life.,...
Dirt newcomer City of Troy favored at Breeders' Cup Classic
The top thoroughbred horses in 14 divisions will be crowned when the racing world convenes for the 41st annual Breeders' Cup World Championships on Friday and Saturday at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club outside San Diego.,The highlight will be the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday afternoon, de...
Bob Costas retiring from MLB play-by-play work after 42 years
Bob Costas is bidding farewell to baseball, the sport he is perhaps best known for, and retiring as an MLB play-by-play announcer.,Costas, 72, confirmed his retirement to The Athletic on Thursday but said he will open up on his decision at a later date.,Near the end of a storied sports broadcasting ...
William Nylander, Maple Leafs handle Kraken
William Nylander scored two goals and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the visiting Seattle Kraken 4-1 on Thursday night.,Auston Matthews added a goal and an assist and Matthew Knies scored a goal for the Maple Leafs, who have won two in a row. John Tavares had two assists.,Toronto goaltender Joseph...
Mike Shanahan, Mike Holmgren among 9 coaching candidates for HOF
Super Bowl-winning head coaches Tom Coughlin, Mike Holmgren, Mike Shanahan and George Seifert are among the nine semifinalists from the coach category nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ,Only one finalist from the group can be named a finalist to be considered by the full Hall of Fame Sele...
There is now a Will (Venable) -- can the White Sox find a way forward?
The Chicago White Sox essentially entered the shower moved from Old Comiskey Park to the main concourse level above the bleachers at their South Side ballpark, in search of a much-needed cleansing., ,There is plenty of caked-on muck developed over the last two seasons. The long process of removing i...
No. 20 Cincinnati launches season of high hopes vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff
No. 20 Cincinnati will open a new season with high hopes and a preseason top-25 ranking for the first time since 2017-18 when it hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Monday night.,Cincinnati is coming off an 80-62 win over Ohio State in an exhibition game on Oct. 18. The Bearcats raced out to an 18-6 lead i...
Yankees free agent Juan Soto loved NY, open to 'all 30 teams'
Patience serves Juan Soto well in the batter's box, and the New York Yankees' 26-year-old slugger digs in for free agency with the same approach in mind. ,"I'm really happy with the city, with the team, but at the end of the day, we will see," Soto said. "We're going to look at every situation, ever...
Twins' Alex Kirilloff retires, citing mental, physical toll of injuries
Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff is retiring from baseball after four injury-plagued seasons. ,Kirilloff, 26, was once considered a top prospect within the Twins' organization. Wrist, shoulder and back injuries limited his playing time. ,"During my career, I've encountered num...
Los Angeles Dodgers Win World Series, Aim For Dynasty Status
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees to win the 2024 World Series, but now they set their sights on building a dynasty with all of these talented players....
Is It Time for Aaron Rodgers to Call It Quits? Jets Struggle Amid Five-Game Losing Streak
The New York Jets are an absolute mess after losing five straight games, and after this season, it's probably in everybody's best interest for Aaron Rodgers to retire from football....
49ers GM: Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) could return to practice Monday
The San Francisco 49ers are hoping to see star running back Christian McCaffrey on the practice field next week.,McCaffrey is on injured reserve and has missed the first eight games with Achilles issues in both legs. But 49ers general manager John Lynch told KNBR on Wednesday that the club plans to ...
Kraken, Maple Leafs look to build on offensive fireworks
The visiting Seattle Kraken and Toronto Maple Leafs have already been tricking and treating this week before their game on Thursday night.,Both teams have treated their fans to high-scoring victories sparked by hat tricks.,Center John Tavares scored three goals -- his 12th career regular-season hat ...
Pitt prepares to showcase backcourt in opener vs. Radford
Despite losing its top two scorers from last season, Pittsburgh is far from entering a rebuilding phase.,Pittsburgh, projected to finish seventh in the ACC, will rev up its 2024-25 campaign Monday when it hosts Radford of the Big South Conference.,Blake Hinson (18.5 points per game) and Carlton Carr...
Maxime Raynaud leads Stanford, new coach into season vs. Denver
The Kyle Smith era tips off Monday afternoon when Stanford hosts Denver and its beefed-up coaching staff in a nonconference game.,Smith, who directed Washington State to 25 wins and into the NCAA Tournament last season, was hired to replace Jerod Haase, who went 126-127 in eight years with the Cardi...
Interfering Yankees fans banned for World Series Game 5
The two men ejected from Game 4 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday for interfering with a catch were banned from attending Game 5.,The New York Post identified the fans as Austin Capobianco and John Peter and reported that they will receive a refund for the price of their tickets.,The ...
New events, bigger money ahead for PGA Tour Champions
PGA Tour Champions is adding an event, putting a few new wrinkles in play and increasing the prize money for its 2025 season, according to the schedule announced Wednesday.,In all, players will compete in 20 states and three countries for $69 million in prize money, the highest ever in the tour's hi...
Wednesday October 30 Best Sports Betting Picks for NHL, World Series Game 5
There's a packed slate of hockey on October 30th, and these are our best sports betting picks and predictions with a bonus World Series Game 5 bet....
New York Yankees Fan Who Ripped Ball From Mookie Betts Should Be Banned From MLB
The New York Yankees fan who went viral for ripping the ball from Mookie Betts' glove should have his season tickets revoked and be banned from the MLB....