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Giants place INF Wlmer Flores (knee) on 10-day injured list
The San Francisco Giants placed infielder Wilmer Flores on the 10-day injured list on Thursday because of right knee tendonitis.,The move was retroactive to Wednesday. In a corresponding move, the Giants recalled infielder David Villar from Triple-A Sacramento.,"He's a good hitter," Giants manager B...
Billy Horschel (illness) WDs from 3M Open
Billy Horschel, who finished tied for second at The Open Championship last weekend, withdrew from the 3M Open on Thursday in Blaine, Minn.,Alternate Adam Long was inserted into the field in place of Horschel, who cited illness over social media for his reason to withdraw from the tournament.,"Unfort...
49ers place holdout LT Trent Williams on did not report list
Left tackle Trent Williams was placed on the did not report list on Thursday as the San Francisco 49ers began training camp without their premier offensive lineman. ,Under terms of the collective bargaining agreement, the 49ers can fine Williams $50,000 per absence during camp. ,Williams, an 11-time...
Russell Wilson (calf) sits out first Steelers practice
Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson didn't participate in the Pittsburgh Steelers' first practice of training camp on Thursday, with Justin Fields taking the first-team reps.,Coach Mike Tomlin told reporters after practice in Latrobe, Pa., that Wilson had calf tightness and is day-to-day. Tomlin said...
Pioneer Billie Jean King applauds progress in women's sports
PARIS -- The focus on gender equity at the Paris Olympics is the latest win in a terrific run of progress for women's sports, tennis champion and pioneer Billie Jean King told Reuters, as organizers trumpet the progress made for women at the Games.,The Paris Games are the first to see an equal split...
Sean Payton: Broncos' QB battle 'an ongoing evaluation'
The Denver Broncos are still trying to determine who will succeed Russell Wilson under center.,With just over two weeks remaining until the preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts on Aug. 11, Denver still hasn't locked down a starting quarterback.,Denver coach Sean Payton will soon have to c...
ACC notebook: Bill O'Brien embracing change as new coach at Boston College
Although he hasn't been a head coach in college football for the past 10 years, Bill O'Brien isn't shying away from the changes that have impacted the sport during his layoff., ,O'Brien, who took over as Boston College's coach in February, has fully embraced the evolution of the transfer portal, the...
49ers All-Pro LT Trent Williams a no-show due to contract issues
San Francisco 49ers All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams is a training-camp holdout due to contract issues, coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday.,Williams, an 11-time Pro Bowl selection, is owed $74.76 million over the next three seasons but none of the money is guaranteed. He is entering the fourth sea...
Max Kepler's winning hit allows Twins to silence Phillies
Max Kepler hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Kepler brought home Trevor Larnach, who was hit by a pitch to open the ninth. Larnach then advanced to second on a wil...
Dolphins, Mike McDaniel sensitive to Tua's contract strife
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel plans to show heightened awareness and sensitivity to the contract matter involving his starting quarterback. ,Tua Tagovailoa reported to camp but whether he participates in some, all or none of the practices on the schedule could be a day-to-day decision, McD...
10 Fantasy Football Questions Entering NFL Preseason
As your fantasy football draft grows closer, and NFL teams are reporting to training camp, we take a look at the top 10 questions fantasy managers should be monitoring this preseason....
Billy Horschel: 'I feel really good in my game'
Billy Horschel has every reason to be confident after finishing tied for second at the Open Championship this past weekend.,Horschel said as much on Wednesday, one day before the start of the 3M Open in Blaine, Minn.,Confidence, however, wasn't always found in great supply for Horschel, who let his ...
Eagles DE Brandon Graham retiring after 2024 season
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham intends for the 2024 season to be his last in the NFL.,Graham, 36, spoke to reporters on the first day of training camp Wednesday he prepared for his 15th season with the franchise.,"Last first day as a player," he said. "I don't know what the future ...
Stan Bowman returns to NHL as Oilers GM
The Edmonton Oilers named Stan Bowman their general manager and executive vice president of hockey operations on Wednesday, nearly three years after he resigned from the Chicago Blackhawks amid scandal.,Bowman, 51, spent 20 seasons (2000-21) in Chicago -- the final 12 as GM -- and won three Stanley ...
Twins seek offense against Aaron Nola, Phillies
The Minnesota Twins will try to get their offense back on track when they face the Philadelphia Phillies in the decisive game of a three-game series Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis.,The Twins are coming off a 3-0 loss against the Phillies on Tuesday night. Minnesota managed just three hits and wa...
Phillies score late, shut out Twins
Brandon Marsh hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly and Nick Castellanos hit a two-run double in the top of the ninth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies held on for a 3-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,Bryce Harper doubled and scored for Philadelphia, which evened the series...
Ten NFL Players That Might Breakout in 2024
Every year, a handful of NFL players take the league by storm. Keep an eye on these 10 players who could break out in the 2024 season....
Bears safety to skip game to support wife -- Simone Biles -- at Paris Games
Bears safety Jonathan Owens received permission to skip the Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 1 to take a trip to Paris. ,That's where his wife, four-time Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles, will be competing in the 2024 Olympics. The Bears are scheduled to play a preseason game on Aug. 1 in Canton, Ohio...
Tyreek Hill eyes extension, wants to stay with Dolphins
Reporting on the first day of Dolphins training camp, star wide receiver Tyreek Hill wants to be paid like his contemporaries but also expressed his desire to remain in Miami.,"Obviously, I let (agent) Drew (Rosenhaus) and the team handle that situation," said the 30-year-old Hill, who still has thr...
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa at camp with contract in flux
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa reported to training camp with the Miami Dolphins and teammates expect him to practice, putting the business side of the game on the backburner for the moment. ,"He's very excited to be back in the building with the rest of the guys," Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill sai...