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Ascending Tigers return home to face free-falling Guardians
Detroit Tigers general manager Scott Harris insisted after trading ace Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize that the franchise wasn't raising the white flag on this season.,The Tigers backed up those words with a stellar 7-2 road trip that put them in the thick of the American League Central and wild-card ra...
WNBA Best Bets: 2 Picks to Target Monday Night
The WNBA playoff race is heating up. Here are two betting picks to target Monday, including plays involving the Chicago Sky and Atlanta Dream....
Three Players to Watch as the PGA Tour FedEx Cup Playoffs Begin
The FedEx Cup playoffs are here. Here are three players beyond Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy who could make a run at the PGA Tour's biggest prize....
From No. 4 pick to No. 3 QB, Anthony Richardson's future in doubt with Colts
Anthony Richardson might be in his final days with the Indianapolis Colts based on a reading of the tea leaves during training camp, where the one-time fourth overall pick is running as the third-string quarterback behind Riley Leonard and Daniel Jones. ,Richardson was the No. 4 pick in the 2023 dra...
UEFA, Concacaf, AFC keep pressure on Gianni Infantino to resign
Disappointed with FIFA president Gianni Infantino's performance as a "custodian of the game," three powerful confederations called on him to resign from his position on Monday.,UEFA (Europe), Concacaf (North America, Central America and the Caribbean) and the AFC (Asia) joined together to release an...
Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy returns to camp after wife's shooting
Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy returned to practice on Monday, two weeks after he left the team in the aftermath of his wife, Mia, being shot in the family's home in Virginia.,"It's great to be back," Bieniemy said to the fans in attendance as he walked onto the field.,Chiefs...
Commanders stay positive as LT Laremy Tunsil undergoes surgery
The Washington Commanders hope star left tackle Laremy Tunsil will be able to return this season after he undergoes surgery to repair a torn triceps.,Coach Dan Quinn said Monday that the team will have a clear indication of Tunsil's recovery timeline once the surgery is completed.,"It's always tough...
Lions expect RB Isiah Pacheco (knee) to be ready for opener
Detroit Lions running back Isiah Pacheco is dealing with a sprained MCL but is expected to be ready for Week 1, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Monday.,Pacheco, 27, missed his third consecutive practice session on Sunday. It was not immediately clear when he sustained the injury, or to which knee....
Report: Ben Simmons healthy, eyeing NBA comeback
Former No. 1 overall draft pick Ben Simmons is practicing with "zero restrictions" and eyeing an NBA comeback, ESPN Andscape reported late Sunday.,Simmons, who turned 30 last month, reportedly is participating in a player-led private minicamp with the Australian men's basketball team in Melbourne.,T...
Report: Bears WR Luther Burden III (groin) to miss preseason
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III is expected to miss the preseason with a groin injury, ESPN reported on Monday.,Burden sustained the injury during Saturday's practice at training camp when he landed awkwardly after making a contested catch. He got tangled up with cornerback Tyrique Ste...
Patriots sign TE Hunter Henry to 2-year, $16M extension
The New England Patriots announced a contract extension with veteran tight end Hunter Henry on Monday.,Terms were not disclosed. ESPN reported it was a two-year, $16 million deal worth up to $20 million with incentives and includes a $4.2 million signing bonus and $14.5 million in guaranteed money.,...
Orioles vs. Twins Prediction, Odds and Best Bet for Monday
Orioles vs. Twins prediction and best bets for Monday night, including Baltimore on the moneyline and the Under 8.5 at Target Field....
Astros hope it's their turn to get right against woeful Giants
The Houston Astros hope to be the fourth consecutive opponent to take advantage of the current state of the San Francisco Giants when the clubs open a three-game interleague series Monday night in Northern California.,The Astros begin the week a half-game up on the Texas Rangers and four ahead of th...
Dodgers try to break out of slump against Royals
In the Dodgers' worst stretch of the season, at least one Los Angeles star insists there is no reason to panic as the team heads home to face the Kansas City Royals on Monday.,The last time the Dodgers were home, they were swept by the Boston Red Sox in a three-game series. They went to Chicago and ...
Michael Soroka draws Rockies as he returns to D-backs' rotation
Arizona right-hander Michael Soroka is scheduled to return to the starting rotation when the Diamondbacks face the Colorado Rockies in the first contest of a three-game series in Phoenix on Monday.,Soroka (8-3, 3.07 ERA) appeared to have broken through his injury-vexing past and was one of the keys ...
Padres, in thick of NL wild-card race, face challenge in MLB-best Brewers
Though the trading deadline passed on Aug. 3, the San Diego Padres aren't done making moves.,The latest acquisition paid immediate dividends Sunday night when newly signed outfielder Austin Hays homered in his first at-bat for San Diego to put the finishing touches on a 7-2 home win over Houston in ...
Rays racking up wins, and quickly, heading into series vs. Athletics
The Tampa Bay Rays look to continue a perfect road trip when they visit the Athletics on Monday night in West Sacramento, Calif.,Tampa Bay is 6-0 so far entering the opener of the trip-ending three-game series against the Athletics. The Rays swept three games apiece from the Colorado Rockies and Sea...
Finally feeling at home, Pete Alonso carries O's to Minneapolis
Pete Alonso is feeling great after his first multiple-homer game with the Baltimore Orioles.,He will look to bring the same big swings to Minnesota this week.,Alonso and the Orioles face the Minnesota Twins to open a three-game series in Minneapolis on Monday evening. Baltimore is looking for back-t...
Rangers look to take advantage of schedule, starting with Angels
After winning back-to-back home series against San Francisco and Baltimore, the Texas Rangers continue their playoff push with a seven-game California road trip against two of the three worst teams in the majors.,The Rangers, who hold a one-game lead over the Detroit Tigers for the final American Le...
Phillies look to ride momentum of Derek Hill's winner into St. Louis
After spending much of the day stranding runners on base, Derek Hill delivered in the most clutch of spots to give Philadelphia a huge win over Toronto on Sunday afternoon.,As the Phillies now hit the road to face the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, Hill's hoping for more at-bats like his final one, ...