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Rays hope to rekindle flickering playoff hopes in Chicago
The Tampa Bay Rays need both self-help and outside assistance to improve their flickering American League wild-card hopes.,Might third baseman Junior Caminero also suggest some metaphorical decapitation?,"We have 19 games left," Caminero said. "We just have to come play hard and take everybody's hea...
Week 1 MNF: Vikings-Bears Preview, Props, Prediction
Week 1 of the 2025 NFL regular season concludes with a matchup of bitter division rivals with the Minnesota Vikings traveling to take on the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.,It's a significant litmus test for both teams to kick off their NFC North slates.,The Bears open at home seeking to prove they'...
Falcons to search for PK Younghoe Koo's replacement after latest miss
One day after the Falcons failed to put away the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and lost an opener for the eighth time in 10 seasons, Atlanta has immediate plans to address the kicker position.,The Falcons missed a chance to begin the 2025 season with a victory over division rival and reigning NFC South champ...
Cardinals activate Alec Burleson after short IL stint
The St. Louis Cardinals activated first baseman/outfielder Alec Burleson from the 10-day injured list (right wrist inflammation) in advance of the team's three-game set at Seattle on Monday.,Burleson leads the team in batting average (.286) and has 16 home runs and 60 RBIs. He played in all four gam...
Bears CEO: Arlington Heights only viable option for new stadium
The Chicago Bears will open their season on "Monday Night Football" against the division rival Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field, but the historic stadium's days as the Bears' home may be numbered.,In an open letter addressed to fans Monday, team president and CEO Kevin Warren said the Bears will m...
Phillies placing Trea Turner (hamstring), Alec Bohm (shoulder) on IL
The Philadelphia Phillies placed shortstop Trea Turner and third baseman Alec Bohm on the 10-day injured list Monday.,Turner hurt his right hamstring during the seventh inning of Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Miami Marlins, and manager Rob Thomson said Monday that an MRI exam revealed it was only a Grade...
Brewers activate RHP Grant Anderson (ankle) from IL
The Milwaukee Brewers activated right-hander Grant Anderson from the injured list Monday and optioned right-hander Craig Yoho to Triple-A Nashville.,Anderson, 28, has been out since Aug. 23 with right ankle tendinitis. He was 2-5 with a 2.87 ERA in 57 relief appearances this season. In three major l...
Division leaders clash when Astros visit Blue Jays
Division leaders with diminishing leads clash Tuesday night when the Houston Astros visit the Toronto Blue Jays for the opener of a three-game series.,Both teams had a game trimmed from their leads with losses on Sunday.,The Blue Jays (82-61) dropped the deciding game of their three-game series with...
Surging Yankees brace for test from first-place Tigers
In the opening weeks of the season, the New York Yankees visited the Detroit Tigers in frigid conditions.,Five months later, both teams are in heated playoff races as the Yankees host the Tigers in a three-game series that begins Tuesday.,The Yankees (80-63) dropped two of three at Detroit in April ...
After facing NL's best, Orioles receive visit from Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles have gone through similar seasons, including manager changes this year.,They get a chance to compare notes Tuesday night in Baltimore for the opener of a three-game series.,The Orioles (66-77) are going from playing two of the best teams in the National L...
Report: Dolphins not thinking of trading Tyreek Hill right now
The Dolphins didn't exactly get the bounce-back performance from Tyreek Hill they were likely hoping for in Miami's 33-8 loss to the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, but the team is not currently considering trading the five-time All-Pro, according to ESPN.,Hill caught just four passes for 40 yards in Sun...
Reports: Missouri lands five-star 2026 recruit Toni Bryant
Five-star forward Toni Bryant committed to Missouri for the 2026 class, according to multiple reports, following a commitment from five-star recruit Jason Crowe Jr. to the Tigers over the summer.,The Tigers rebounded from an 0-18 run in SEC play in 2023-24 to a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament and ...
Titans coach Brian Callahan admits he didn't know rule on botched challenge
Tennessee head coach Brian Callahan admitted Monday that his interpretation of the NFL catch rule was "wrong" and that the Titans should have challenged a key play in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Denver Broncos.,"Ultimately, my interpretation of the rule was wrong. I'll own it," Callahan told reporter...
Report: West Virginia RB Jahiem White (knee) out for season
West Virginia starting running back Jahiem White is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury, CBS Sports reported.,White, a junior, was injured in the second quarter of Saturday's 17-10 loss at Ohio after he gained 40 yards on six carries with a touchdown. He opened the campai...
Raiders expect 'way better' version of RB Ashton Jeanty in Week 2
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty ran in overdrive during his NFL debut, which included the go-ahead touchdown in a 20-13 win at New England on Sunday. ,Jeanty averaged two yards per carry (19 rushes, 38 yards) and caught two passes for two yards. Head coach Pete Carroll chalked up the modest produ...
Status of Chiefs WRs Xavier Worthy, Jalen Royals unclear for Sunday vs. Eagles
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid was non-committal about the status of wide receivers Xavier Worthy and Jalen Royals for Sunday's home opener against Philadelphia when addressing media members Monday.,Coming off a rookie season where he led all Chiefs wide receivers with 638 yards and six tou...
WWE Biggest Returns in 2025: Hulk Hogan’s Last Promo, Brock Lesnar’s Return, and More
AJ Lee returns on SmackDown, Hulk Hogan’s final WWE appearance, Alexa Bliss surprises at the Rumble, Nikki Bella and Brock Lesnar also return in 2025....
Report: Padres RHP Michael King (knee) set to face Reds
San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King is set to return Tuesday, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported, marking just his second appearance in four months.,King, 30, originally missed time with a shoulder injury and returned Aug. 9 for a two-inning start against the Boston Red Sox before going bac...
Giants still rolling with QB Russell Wilson in Week 2
The New York Giants aren't ready to park the Russ bus, with head coach Brian Daboll confirming Monday that veteran Russell Wilson will remain the starting quarterback in Week 2.,Daboll had been noncommittal Sunday after Wilson struggled in his Giants debut, completing 17 of 37 passes for 168 yards i...
UF coach Billy Napier plans to remain offensive play-caller after USF upset
Even while the sky seems to be falling in Gainesville, Florida head coach Billy Napier won't be making any sweeping changes.,Two days after the Gators (1-1) were stunned in an 18-16 home loss to South Florida, Napier said in his weekly press conference Monday that he remains the offensive play-calle...