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49ers RB Christian McCaffrey practices, could play Sunday
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey practiced on Monday for the first time since September, opening a 21-day window to add the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year to the active roster. ,Head coach Kyle Shanahan said before the 49ers began their bye schedule last week the 49ers...
Penn State Can't Win The Big One: Pressure Mounts on James Franklin
After another loss to Ohio State, pressure is growing for Penn State head coach James Franklin to be able to win big games....
Juan Soto Free Agency Watch: Which MLB Teams Are Best Fit?
New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto is reportedly set to test free agency, these teams are the best suited to land the top free agent this offseason....
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...
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 ...
MLB to test strike zone challenge system next spring
Major League Baseball will begin testing a strike zone challenge system next year at spring training, commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed Monday.,Manfred previously said the automated strike zone system already used in some minor leagues to determine balls and strikes would have a trial run before be...
Rangers' Alexis Lafreniere on 7-year deal: 'I love playing here'
New York Rangers forward Alexis Lafreniere was all smiles as he sat in front of his locker on Saturday morning, one day after signing a seven-year contract extension.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the Rangers on Friday, however TSN reported the deal is worth $52.15 million. The contract will...
World Series Game 1 Was Blast From The Past For Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball got a dream matchup with the New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, and Freddie Freeman's walkoff gave the MLB a blast from the past....
Freddie Freeman’s Walkoff Grand Slam Demoralizes New York Yankees
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 1-0 lead in the World Series, but it feels much larger than that due to Freddie Freeman's historic walkoff grand slam in extra innings....
Dolphins DE Zach Sieler out with freak eye injury, surgery possible
Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Zach Sieler suffered a freak eye injury in practice Thursday that will keep him out of Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals, at a minimum, according to multiple reports Friday.,A poke in the eye during Thursday's practice left Sieler, 29, with a fractured orbit...
Reports: Rangers, Alexis Lafreniere finalizing 7-year extension
The New York Rangers and forward Alexis Lafreniere are close to finalizing a seven-year contract extension, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.,TSN reported the deal is worth $52.15 million for Lafreniere, who signed a two-year, $4.65 million contract in August 2023 and is set to become a res...
Chris Godwin, Mike Evans Injury Replacements for Tampa Bay Buccaneers To Explore
After losing Mike Evans and Chris Godwin on Monday Night Football, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can explore adding these wide receivers to continue their playoff push....
TCU's defense forces 11 punts in 13-7 win over Utah
Josh Hoover passed for 263 yards and rushed for a touchdown to help TCU post a 13-7 victory over Utah in Big 12 play on Saturday night at Salt Lake City.,Savion Williams rushed for 72 yards on seven carries as the Horned Frogs (4-3, 2-2 Big 12) won for just the second time in their past five games.,...
Niners GM says Christian McCaffrey 'doing incredibly well'
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said star running back Christian McCaffrey continues to make progress but there is still no timeline for his season debut.,McCaffrey, the reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year, is dealing with Achilles tendinitis in both legs and has been on injured...
Mauricio Pochettino gets first win as USMNT head coach in shutout of Panama
The Mauricio Pochettino era began with a win when the U.S. men's national team defeated Panama 2-0 in Austin, Texas, on Saturday.,Yunus Musah scored his first international goal in the 49th minute and Ricardo Pepi added an insurance goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time off an assist by Haji Wr...
New Christian McCaffrey Injury Update Isn’t Great
The San Francisco 49ers won't be activating star running back Christian McCaffrey off of the injured reserve, and he is unlikely to play against the Kansas City Chiefs next week....
Report: Rangers nearing extension for Alexis Lafreniere
The New York Rangers reportedly are working on a lucrative, long-term extension for forward Alexis Lafreniere.,The deal is in the range of eight years at more than $8 million per year, according to a DailyFaceoff.com report.,Lafreniere, who celebrated his 23rd birthday on Friday, opened the season w...
Steady San Francisco 49ers Keep Finding Ways To Win
Even though they don't look 100 percent, the San Francisco 49ers keep finding solutions, as they beat the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football....
Minnesota Twins owners explore sale of franchise
The Pohlad family, owner of the Minnesota Twins since 1984, announced Thursday that it has begun steps to sell the team.,"For the past 40 seasons, the Minnesota Twins have been part of our family's heart and soul," said Joe Pohlad, the team's executive chair, in a news release. "This team is woven i...
Yankees sense Juan Soto loving N.Y. with free agency looming
NEW YORK -- Before the Yankees swing into the postseason in the American League Division Series, New York manager Aaron Boone downplayed the magnitude of the moment in front of slugger Juan Soto.,The sidekick to Aaron Judge, Soto is on the precipice of free agency at the ripe age of 25 and coming of...