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Athletics' Nick Kurtz headed for MRI on left forearm
Athletics All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz, hit by a pitch on the left forearm on Wednesday, will undergo an MRI exam on Thursday morning.,Kurtz exited the Athletics' game against the Boston Red Sox after the first inning, shortly being plunked. Boston left-hander Patrick Sandoval nailed Kurtz with...
Athletics' Nick Kurtz exits after being hit by pitch vs. Red Sox
Athletics All-Star first baseman Nick Kurtz exited Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox after the first inning due to being hit by a pitch on the left forearm.,Boston left-hander Patrick Sandoval nailed Kurtz with an inside full-count pitch and Kurtz was writhing in obvious pain. He eventuall...
Big Ten notebook: Lincoln Riley very confident in USC's trajectory
After a strong start to his Southern California tenure, coach Lincoln Riley has lost some momentum in Los Angeles.,The Trojans, who reached the top five in the Associated Press poll each of his first two seasons in 2022 and '23, haven't reached the top 10 in either of the past two seasons or won dou...
Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey injures knee, placed on PUP list
The Pittsburgh Steelers placed cornerback Jalen Ramsey on the physically unable to perform list after the eight-time Pro Bowler sustained a knee injury before training camp.,Steelers general manager Omar Khan also announced Tuesday that offensive tackle Broderick Jones (neck) is cleared to begin pra...
Orioles vs. Tigers Bet Picks: Best Predictions for Tuesday July 28
Get the best betting picks for Orioles vs. Tigers, including why Detroit and Troy Melton are the top plays along with the under in Tuesday's matchup....
WNBA Picks Tuesday: Best Bets for Lynx, Fever and Aces
Check out the best WNBA bets for Tuesday's slate, including ATS picks for the Lynx, Fever and Fire with analysis for every matchup....
Braves activate OF Ronald Acuna Jr. from injured list
The Atlanta Braves reinstated star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener against the host New York Mets.,The five-time All-Star is batting .251 with seven homers, 22 RBIs and 15 stolen bases in 53 games during an injury-plagued campaign.,Acuna, 28, ...
North Carolina places top Bill Belichick aide on leave
North Carolina placed football general manager Michael Lombardi, one of head coach Bill Belichick's top aides, on paid administrative leave.,The school announced Monday that the move is effective immediately but declined to provide further details. The Tar Heels open their second season under the le...
Guardians vs. Reds Monday Prediction: Best Bets for the Battle of Ohio
Get the best betting picks for Guardians vs. Reds, including the moneyline, total and same-game parlay featuring Chase Burns and Cincinnati....
Corey Heim captures Brickyard 400 in stunner
For the second time in six weeks, part-timer driver Corey Heim shocked the racing world by taking the checkers in NASCAR's top series, winning the 30th running of the prestigious Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday in Speedway, Ind.,The No. 67 23XI Racing driver left his boss Denn...
MLB Best Bets for Sunday's Rockies vs. Brewers, Yankees vs. Phillies
Check out today's best MLB bets, including picks for Diamondbacks vs. Nationals, Rockies vs. Brewers and Yankees vs. Phillies....
Carson Hocevar delights fans with pole-winning run for Brickyard 400
SPEEDWAY, Ind.-Standing on pit wall as Denny Hamlin completed his qualifying lap at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Carson Hocevar raised his arms in exultation and turned to hug Spire Motorsports teammate Daniel Suarez.,Hocevar knew at that moment that Saturday's time trials at the historic 2.5-mile o...