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Memphis says letter alleging serious infractions sent to NCAA
One day after coach Penny Hardaway fired four members of his staff, Memphis confirmed the existence of an anonymous letter that alleges the men's basketball program committed major recruiting and academic infractions.,"The University of Memphis is aware of the anonymous letter, and it has been share...
Phillies OF Austin Hays goes on IL with kidney infection
The Philadelphia Phillies moved outfielder Austin Hays to the 10-day injured list on Thursday due to a kidney infection.,The move is retroactive to Monday.,The Phillies acquired Hays from the Baltimore Orioles in late July prior to the MLB trade deadline. This marks his second IL stint since then, a...
Devils sign G Michael Hutchinson, D Jakob Zboril for tryouts
The New Jersey Devils are bringing goaltender Michael Hutchinson and defenseman Jakub Zboril in for professional tryouts, the team announced Thursday.,Both are expected to report on Sept. 18 for training camp.,Hutchinson, 34, a third-round pick of the Boston Bruins in the 2008 draft, lost his only N...
Red Sox look to take advantage of woeful White Sox
Faced with an uphill climb in the American League wild-card race, the Boston Red Sox will host the Chicago White Sox in the first contest of a three-game series on Friday.,The White Sox (32-109) actually will begin the series on a higher note after snapping their 12-game skid with an 8-1 Wednesday w...
TNF Week 1: Ravens-Chiefs Preview, Props, Prediction
The Kansas City Chiefs begin their quest to become the first team since the 1960s to win three consecutive NFL championships when they host the Baltimore Ravens in the season opener on Thursday.,This contest is a rematch of last season's AFC Championship Game, which the visiting Chiefs won 17-10.,OD...
Week 1 watch list: Ranking every game from must-see to hard pass
Five days of football and NFL games four of the next five nights begin with the Thursday night opener at Arrowhead Stadium. ,It's banner night for the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs with the Baltimore Ravens in town bidding for a repeat of the Detroit Lions' win in the same stadium to start ...
Caitlin Clark Deserves To Be WNBA Rookie of the Year, Anything Else Is Nonsense
Caitlin Clark was not the No. 1 rookie in ESPN's latest rankings, but she deserves to be Rookie of the Year over Angel Reese....
NBA legend Magic Johnson joins Spirit ownership group
Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" has joined the Washington Spirit's investor group, the NWSL team announced Thursday.,Johnson is no stranger to investing in professional sports teams.,The five-time NBA champion is a part owner of the NFL's Washington Commanders, WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks, MLS' Los Angel...
Phillies look to close in on division title vs. Marlins
The Philadelphia Phillies appear to be closing in on what would be their first division title since 2011.,Philadelphia, which will open a four-game series against the host Miami Marlins on Thursday, has an 83-56 record. The Phillies lead the National League East by seven games over the Atlanta Brave...
Spirit star Croix Bethune, hurt at baseball game, out for season
An honor at a Washington Nationals game proved costly for standout Washington Spirit midfielder Croix Bethune.,The U.S. national team player was placed on the season-ending injury list on Wednesday after sustaining a torn meniscus away from training last week, the team announced.,Spirit coach Jonata...
Xavier Edwards, Marlins beat Nationals in 10th
Xavier Edwards sliced a walk-off single to center as the host Miami Marlins defeated the Washington Nationals 4-3 in 10 innings on Wednesday night.,It was Miami's first win against Washington this year (1-8).,Griffin Conine, the automatic runner, scored from third after he had moved over on Nick For...
Xavier Edwards, Marlins beat Nationals in extras
Xavier Edwards sliced an opposite-field, walk-off single to center as the host Miami Marlins defeated the Washington Nationals 4-3 in 10 innings on Wednesday night.,It was Miami's first win against Washington this year (1-8).,On the year, the Nationals are 62-77. Miami is 52-87.,Griffin Conine, the ...
White Sox snap 12-game losing streak with 8-1 win over Orioles
The Chicago White Sox hit three home runs, starting pitcher Jonathan Cannon supplied a solid effort and the team finally won again, topping the host Baltimore Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday night., ,Nicky Lopez, Andrew Vaughn and Dominic Fletcher delivered the homers as the majors-worst White Sox (32-109)...
Prized QBs fight in Florida as Jaguars visit Dolphins
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and Dolphins counterpart Tua Tagovailoa bring extra moxie to the field Sunday afternoon when Jacksonville and Miami collide in their season opener in Miami Gardens, Fla.,Lawrence and Tagovailoa landed the largest deals in franchise history for their respective tea...
Mystics face Mercury in late push for final playoff berth
The Phoenix Mercury have sewn up their playoff spot while the Washington Mystics are making a late run.,Washington faces a highly pivotal game on Thursday night when it visits Phoenix and continues its bid to earn a surprising postseason berth.,The Mystics (10-23) have won four of their past five ga...
New-look Commanders could pose challenge to Buccaneers
Quarterback Jayden Daniels will make his professional debut on Sunday afternoon when the visiting Washington Commanders face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the season opener for both teams. ,Daniels, the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft, beat out veteran Marcus Mariota to land the starting job.,...
Spirit star Croix Bethune out for season with knee injury
Washington Spirit standout midfielder Croix Bethune was placed on the season-ending injury list on Wednesday after sustaining a torn meniscus away from training last week, the team announced.,The 23-year-old rookie, a member of the gold medal-winning U.S. women's team at the Paris Olympics, recorded...
Kyle Schwarber continues homer run as Phillies down Blue Jays
Kyle Schwarber homered for the fourth time in two games and Cristopher Sanchez pitched seven effective innings and the visiting Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Wednesday afternoon.,Schwarber's solo shot followed a three-homer game on Tuesday. Kody Clemens added a two-run ...
Michigan State adjusting to new leadership ahead of clash vs. Maryland
Michigan State and Maryland took different routes last week to reach the same destination: a season-opening win.,Up next is a chance to make an early statement in Big Ten play when the Spartans (1-0) visit the Terrapins (1-0) on Saturday in the conference opener for both teams in College Park, Md.,M...
Phillies star Bryce Harper (elbow) exits vs. Blue Jays
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper departed Wednesday afternoon's game against the Toronto Blue Jays due to a left elbow contusion.,The Phillies said Harper will undergo further evaluation.,Harper was hit on the elbow with a fastball from Toronto right-hander Bowden Francis in the first inning....