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Giants, Cowboys scramble to regroup at risk of 0-2 division hole
Going home gives the Cowboys a chance to start over as the New York Giants head to Dallas for a pairing of NFC East rivals attempting to stay out of an early hole in the division standings. ,The Cowboys lost at Philadelphia (24-20) and the Giants were blasted by the Washington Commanders (21-6) in W...
Three players permanently lose eligibility due to gambling
The eligibility of former Fresno State players Jalen Weaver, Mykell Robinson and Steven Vasquez have been permanently revoked due to their involvement in gambling, including betting on their own games, the NCAA's Committee on Infractions said Wednesday.,Robinson last played for Fresno State on Jan. ...
Bills steer into 'hard' prep for Jets with honest self-assessment
Finishing, a learned skill in the NFL, separates the Bills and Jets in the AFC East standings as they prepare to square off Sunday and put heart-stopping Week 1 endings in the rearview mirror.,While the Jets lost 34-32 to the Steelers, the Bills (1-0) are back where they finished last season, atop t...
2025 Procore Championship: Preview, Props, Best Bets
The PGA Tour's FedEx Cup Fall schedule tees off with an unusually strong field thanks to the 10 U.S. Ryder Cup teammates who are in the field for this week's Procore Championship.,The tournament begins Thursday at the Silverado Resort in Napa, Calif., and our golf experts preview the event while sha...
White Sox reinstate INF Miguel Vargas (hand) from injured list
The Chicago White Sox reinstated infielder Miguel Vargas, who was on the 10-day injured list because of a sprained left hand, before their home game Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays.,In a corresponding move, the White Sox optioned infielder Bryan Ramos to Triple-A Charlotte. In other moves, the ...
Rangers 2B Marcus Semien (foot) hoping to return next week
Texas Rangers star second baseman Marcus Semien said Wednesday he's aiming to return from a broken left foot prior to the end of the regular season.,Semien fouled a ball off of the top of his foot in a game against the Kansas City Royals on Aug. 21. He is on the injured list for just the second time...
Kyle Shanahan Shares Unsettling Injury Update About 49ers QB Brock Purdy
Brock Purdy is a “long shot” for Week 2, leaving Mac Jones in line to start for the 49ers against the Saints. Here’s the latest on injuries and game outlook....
Green Bay Packers vs. Washington Commanders Betting Picks & Predictions
Betting preview for Packers vs. Commanders in Week 2. Analysis of Washington’s run defense, Green Bay’s game plan with Josh Jacobs, and moneyline pick....
Report: Tigers executives accused of misconduct toward women
At least eight employees of the Detroit Tigers have been accused of misconduct toward women since 2023, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.,The media outlet's investigation began in April and included interviews with 45 current and former employees as well as access to emails, text messages, court f...
Ryder Cup hype overshadows start of Procore Championship
The Procore Championship signals the start of the FedEx Cup Fall series, but Ryder Cup hype is taking over Silverado Resort this week as 10 U.S. team members compete in the event beginning Thursday in Napa, Calif.,World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler will play the tournament for the first time, and he's jo...
WNBA Best Bets Today: Atlanta Dream vs. Connecticut Sun Odds and Picks
Betting preview for Atlanta Dream vs. Connecticut Sun. See why the Sun can cover +13.5 and why Naz Hillmon and Aneesah Morrow are strong prop plays tonight...
49ers sign K Eddy Pineiro to replace Jake Moody
The San Francisco 49ers signed Eddy Pineiro as their new kicker on Wednesday after waiving Jake Moody.,The Niners moved on from Moody after he missed two field goals in the season opener. A third-round draft pick in 2023, he missed a 27-yard try in the second quarter and had a 36-yarder blocked in t...
Alabama star WR Ryan Williams (concussion) expected to play vs. Wisconsin
Alabama star receiver Ryan Williams is expected to play Saturday against Wisconsin, Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer said on Wednesday.,Williams missed last weekend's 73-0 drubbing of UL Monroe due to a concussion sustained in Week 1 against Florida State. He was injured in the fourth quarter of a 31...
Report: Wild's Kirill Kaprizov rejects 8-year, $128M extension
Minnesota Wild star forward Kirill Kaprizov turned down a contract extension that would have made him the highest-paid player in NHL history, TSN reported on Wednesday.,Per the report, Kaprizov rejected an eight-year, $128 million offer from the Wild. The deal would eclipse that of Edmonton Oilers s...
Hotshot young QBs in spotlight as Towson visits Maryland
When Towson travels to Maryland for an in-state matchup Saturday in College Park, it will be a rare duel of true freshman quarterbacks who have arrived ahead of schedule.,Maryland's Malik Washington and Towson's Andrew Indorf have yet to throw an interception. Both fired three touchdown passes in th...
Report: Missouri QB Sam Horn has season-ending surgery
Missouri quarterback Sam Horn underwent season-ending surgery to repair his fractured tibia in his right leg on Wednesday, ESPN reported.,Per the report, doctors anticipate a complete recovery for the versatile Horn, who also was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 17th round of the 2025 MLB ...
NFL Week 1 delivers big ratings to networks
Television networks reported a record number of viewers for Week 1 NFL games.,The ratings were determined using Nielsen's Big Data + Panel audience measurement system, which utilizes more metrics to figure the numbers than in the past.,CBS said late Tuesday that its overall average was 20.38 million...
No. 9 Illinois expects 'best shot' from winless Western Michigan
These are heady times for Illinois football.,Back in the top 10 for the first time in 24 years, the ninth-ranked Fighting Illini conclude non-conference play Saturday night when Western Michigan makes the trip south to Champaign.,Illinois (2-0) has looked the part of a top 10 team so far, routing FC...
Chiefs' Travis Kelce accepts blame for injury to teammate
Tight end Travis Kelce said he accepts full responsibility for his role on the play in which teammate Xavier Worthy was injured during the Kansas City Chiefs' season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers in Sao Paulo.,Speaking on the "New Heights" podcast that he co-hosts with his brother, Jason, ...
Reports: St. Joseph's coach Billy Lange leaving for Knicks job
Billy Lange is leaving his role as head coach at St. Joseph's for a job with the New York Knicks, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,Lange replaced Phil Martelli, who led the Hawks for 24 seasons, before the 2018-19 campaign. He had a record of 173-219 but his winning percentage increased each sea...