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Reds activate pitchers Chase Burns, Graham Ashcraft from IL
The Cincinnati Reds activated rookie fireballer Chase Burns and fellow right-hander Graham Ashcraft from the 15-day injured list on Thursday.,Burns, 22, has not pitched for the Reds since Aug. 8 due to a Grade 1 flexor strain in his right elbow. He is 0-3 with a 5.24 ERA in eight starts, striking ou...
Zach Collaros out as Blue Bombers face Tiger-Cats
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without their starting quarterback when they visit the East-leading Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night., ,Winnipeg (6-6) is coming off back-to-back losses to Saskatchewan. The Bombers built a 13-3 lead in the second quarter last Saturday but were shut out in the se...
Tulane set to welcome former QB Darian Mensah, Duke
Duke quarterback Darian Mensah will return to face his former school on Saturday night when the Blue Devils travel to New Orleans to meet Tulane.,Mensah passed for 2,723 yards with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions to lead the Green Wave to a 9-4 record and a spot in the American Championship in 2...
NCAA: Betting schemes involved 13 players at six schools
An NCAA probe found that 13 men's college basketball players at six schools participated in gambling schemes.,The findings released Thursday cited players formerly associated with Arizona State, Eastern Michigan, Mississippi Valley State, New Orleans, North Carolina A&T and Temple.,Alleged behaviors...
President Trump to mark 9/11 anniversary at Yankee Stadium
New York's professional baseball teams marked the solemn 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on Thursday.,The Yankees announced that President Donald Trump will attend their game against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium, scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET.,Pregame ceremonies will recogniz...
Mark Gronowski, Iowa aim to ignite offense vs. UMass
Iowa and UMass each will try to rebound from close losses last week when they meet Saturday night in Iowa City, Iowa., ,Iowa (1-1) dropped a 16-13 decision to then-No. 16 Iowa State on Saturday after the Cyclones made a 54-yard field goal with 1:52 to play.,UMass (0-2) is coming off a 27-26 loss to ...
Former NBA player Jason Collins treated for brain tumor
Former NBA player Jason Collins is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, the NBA announced Thursday.,"Jason and his family welcome your support and prayers and kindly ask for privacy as they dedicate their attention to Jason's health and well-being," the league said in a statement.,A 7-foot center...
Panthers fire employee for insensitive post about Charlie Kirk
The Carolina Panthers fired an employee in their communications department following an insensitive social media post about the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the Charlotte Observer reported Thursday.,Football communications coordinator Charlie Rock made the post on Instagram ...
Virginia Tech out to avoid slumber in second half vs. Old Dominion
Given the way that Virginia Tech flatlined in the second half of a humiliating loss last week, the Hokies might want to consider shifting their signature pregame hype song "Enter Sandman" to halftime.,Playlists aside, the Hokies (0-2) will look to play a complete game on Saturday when they host Old ...
QB change expected for Kentucky against Eastern Michigan
Kentucky reportedly is making a quarterback change ahead of Saturday's showdown against Eastern Michigan in Lexington, Ky.,Multiple reports Thursday indicated that the Wildcats (1-1) will start Cutter Boley over Zach Calzada, who sustained a shoulder injury in last week's 30-23 loss to then-No. 20 O...
4 suspects arrested in shooting of FSU's Ethan Pritchard
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the Aug. 31 shooting of a Florida State football player who remains in critical condition.,Freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard was shot in his vehicle outside of an apartment complex in Havana, Fla., about 15 miles from the Tallahassee campus. Two ...
Report: Bucs WR Chris Godwin (ankle) returns to practice
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin returned to practice on a limited basis Thursday, NFL Network reported.,It's a positive sign for the Bucs as he takes the next step in his return from a devastating ankle injury last season.,Reports last week indicated that Godwin is targeting a Week 5...
Fresh off spirited win, Mississippi State braces for Alcorn State
Mississippi State will try to avoid a letdown on Saturday when they host winless Alcorn State in Starkville, Miss.,Blake Shapen completed a 58-yard touchdown pass to Brenen Thompson with 30 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to lift the Bulldogs to a 24-20 upset win over then-No. 12 Arizona Sta...
Cincinnati looking to air it out against Northwestern State
Cincinnati looks to continue its improvement in the passing game on Saturday against visiting Northwestern State.,Brendan Sorsby threw for 333 yards with three first-half touchdowns for the Bearcats (1-1) last weekend in a 34-20 victory against Bowling Green. He was limited to 69 passing yards in th...
Report: Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. doubtful at Alabama
Wisconsin quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. is expected to miss his second straight game on Saturday at No. 19 Alabama, ESPN reported Thursday.,Danny O'Neil likely will be under center again for the Badgers (2-0) after throwing for 283 yards and three scores in last week's 42-10 win against Middle Tenne...
Report: 49ers QB Brock Purdy (toe) out 2-5 weeks
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will be sidelined for 2-5 weeks with a "turf toe variant," NFL Network reported Thursday.,Head coach Kyle Shanahan on Wednesday called Purdy a "long shot" to play Sunday at New Orleans due to injuries to his toe and left shoulder.,Former first-round draft ...
North Carolina looks to locate ground game vs. Richmond
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick said it feels like a normal week as the Tar Heels prepare to face Richmond on Saturday afternoon at Chapel Hill, N.C.,There was massive build-up to the Tar Heels' first game under Belichick on Sept. 1, and then a quick turnaround before a 20-3 victory at Charlotte...
NBA Commissioner Points to Social Media for Fans Upset With Rising Streaming Costs
Adam Silver sparked backlash by suggesting fans can watch highlights on social media instead of paying for streaming. With 75 broadcast games and new deals with Amazon, NBC and ESPN, the 2025 season marks a major media shift....
Can Washington Commanders End 36-Year Road Drought vs. Green Bay Packers?
The Washington Commanders face the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football at Lambeau Field. Can Jayden Daniels and Washington end a 36-year road losing streak in Green Bay?...
Texas Rangers Defy Injuries to Stay in American League Playoff Hunt
The Texas Rangers are missing stars like Corey Seager, Marcus Semien, and Adolis Garcia, yet they keep winning. Here’s how Bruce Bochy’s team is staying alive in the AL playoff race despite a depleted roster....