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Thorns, USWNT star Olivia Moultrie (ACL) out for season
Portland Thorns and U.S. women's national team midfielder Olivia Moultrie will miss the rest of the NWSL season with a torn right ACL.,The Thorns confirmed Tuesday that Moultrie, 20, sustained the knee injury during a training session last week and has been placed on the season-ending injury list.,"...
Saints DE Cameron Jordan (hamstring) to miss 'a little' time
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan will "miss a little bit of time" with a hamstring injury, head coach Kellen Moore confirmed Tuesday.,Jordan, who turned 37 last month, signed a one-year deal in June to play his 16th and what he called his "final season" with the Saints in 2026.,He sus...
Northwestern receives $35M donation for football program
Northwestern's football program received a $35 million football-focused donation over the next three years, the university announced Tuesday.,The gift comes from the family of Liz and Dick Uihlein, with the school website saying the intention is that it supports "student-athlete development, operati...
Ravens CB Nate Wiggins injures leg, carted off practice field
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins was carted off the field after sustaining a left leg injury during Tuesday's practice.,Wiggins got his feet tangled with rookie wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane during one-on-one drills. The former was in visible pain and struggled to put weight on his injured leg ...
Jets CB Qwan'tez Stiggers 'good' after leaving practice in ambulance
New York Jets cornerback Qwan'tez Stiggers left Tuesday's joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an ambulance after collapsing on the sideline.,"He came to the sideline after a play and he actually fell out," Jets coach Aaron Glenn told reporters. "The good thing is he was conscious. ... He...
Seahawks S Nick Emmanwori passes physical
The Seattle Seahawks announced Tuesday that safety Nick Emmanwori passed his physical, a notable step forward after he underwent ankle surgery last month and began training camp on the physically unable to perform list.,Emmanwori sustained the injury prior to Super Bowl LX, however he was able to pl...
Report: Vikings tab QB Kyler Murray as starter over J.J. McCarthy
The Minnesota Vikings are naming Kyler Murray as their starting quarterback, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,Signed to a one-year deal in the offseason after being released by the Arizona Cardinals, Murray is getting the nod over incumbent J.J. McCarthy. He will become the fourth consecutive different qua...
Colts GM: WR Alec Pierce (ankle) on target for Week 1
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has not been activated from the physically unable to perform list but his recovery from offseason foot surgery is on track, according to general manager Chris Ballard.,Ahead of joint workouts with the Patriots in advance of the preseason opener Thursday n...
Former NFL QB Derek Carr joins UCLA staff as adviser
UCLA has added former NFL quarterback Derek Carr to its coaching staff as a special adviser to head coach Bob Chesney.,The four-time Pro Bowl selection will assist the Bruins' offensive staff with game-planning strategy and work with the quarterbacks, the school announced Monday.,"We are excited to ...
Former NFL QB Derek Carr joins UCLA coaching staff
UCLA has added former NFL quarterback Derek Carr to its coaching staff as a special adviser to head coach Bob Chesney.,The four-time Pro Bowl selection will assist the Bruins' offensive staff with game-planning strategy and work with the quarterbacks, the school announced Monday.,"We are excited to ...
Golf Glance: FedExCup Playoffs begin; LPGA and Champions in PNW
The FedExCup Playoffs begin in Memphis, the LPGA Tour and Champions Tour are in the Pacific Northwest, while the DP World Tour returns following a three-week break.,PGA TOUR,THIS WEEK: FedEx St. Jude Championship, Memphis, Aug. 13-16,Course: TPC Southwind (Par 70, 7,288 Yards),Purse: $20M (Winner: $...
Dodgers C Dalton Rushing doesn't believe he needs UCL surgery
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing believes he can avoid surgery to repair the partially torn ligament in his right elbow.,"I don't have to go lay on a table and get my arm cut open," he told The Athletic after the Dodgers' 6-5 win against Kansas City on Monday night. "That's a good thing. T...
Dynamo acquire D Marcelo Saracchi from Boca Juniors
The Houston Dynamo acquired veteran defender Marcelo Saracchi from Argentina's Boca Juniors on Tuesday.,The 28-year-old Uruguayan international is signed through the 2028-29 MLS season with club options through 2030-31.,"Marcelo is a balanced left back, capable of contributing to all phases of play,...
Yankees receive $2.6B in private equity deal
The New York Yankees are receiving $2.6 billion in a deal with the private equity fund Apollo Sports Capital, the team announced on Tuesday.,The huge capital infusion for Yankee Global Enterprises will allow the team to refinance or retire much of its existing debt and then pursue new ventures, acco...
Tampa looking to rework funding plan for Rays' proposed $2.3B stadium
The Rays' plans to build a long-awaited ballpark in Tampa, Fla., have hit a stumbling block financially, and the franchise now is turning to the city council for a save in the ninth inning.,The team must have the issue resolved before construction can begin on the $2.3 billion ballpark. The obstacle...
Ranking the NBA’s Christmas Day Games From Worst to Best
The NBA Christmas Day schedule is set. Here’s our ranking of all five matchups from worst to best ahead of the 2026-27 season....
Report: Chiefs bringing back DE Emmanuel Ogbah
The Kansas City Chiefs are signing veteran defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah to a one-year deal, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,The 32-year-old free agent previously played for the Chiefs during the 2019 season that ended with a win in Super Bowl LIV.,Ogbah recorded 15 tackles in 13 games (three starts) durin...
Reports: Tulsa to play for LLBWS spot after judge issues order
A temporary restraining order issued by a Texas judge will allow a previously disqualified team from Tulsa, Okla., to play for a spot in the Little League Baseball World Series.,Earlier Monday, Little League International had removed the Tulsa National Little League squad from the Southwest Region t...
President Trump: Removing FIFA's Gianni Infantino would be 'terrible mistake'
Embattled FIFA leader Gianni Infantino has a powerful and vocal supporter -- President Donald J. Trump.,As soccer organizations around the world continue to call for the resignation of the FIFA president, post-World Cup, Trump blasted that idea in a message he posted to Truth Social on Monday night....
CBS to host NFL media day without Tony Romo
With the future of Tony Romo unsettled at CBS, the network will hold its NFL Media Day on Tuesday without its lead game analyst present.,Romo is on leave from CBS due to the aftermath of his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin for allegedly operating a vehicle while intoxicated. A 45-minute bodycam video re...