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Phillies beat Marlins, Jesus Luzardo excels against former team
Bryce Harper belted a two-run homer and Jesus Luzardo tossed six strong innings against his former team, fueling the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Saturday.,Philadelphia's Harrison Bader had an RBI single and scored on Bryson Stott's sacrifice fly in the f...

Reports: Alabama WR Ryan Williams expected to sit out vs. ULM
Alabama wide receiver Ryan Williams is not expected to play Saturday against Louisiana Monroe, according to multiple reports. ,The sophomore standout continues to recover from a concussion sustained in the Crimson Tide's season-opening loss to Florida State.,Williams, who led Alabama in receiving ya...

Finding form, Marlins' Sandy Alcantara aims to stifle Phillies
The Miami Marlins certainly are enjoying Sandy Alcantara's resurgence, and the former National League Cy Young Award winner hopes to deliver another strong outing Saturday afternoon when his team hosts the Philadelphia Phillies. ,After missing all of 2024 following Tommy John surgery in October of t...

OF Dominic Fletcher, RHP Dan Altavilla join White Sox
Outfielder Dominic Fletcher and right-handed reliever Dan Altavilla were added to the White Sox's roster on Friday, and they contributed to Chicago's 7-5 road win over the Detroit Tigers.,Fletcher, 28, had his contract purchased from Triple-A Charlotte. In his first major league game of the season, ...

Defense helps Louisville rally for win over James Madison
AJ Green's fumble recovery in the end zone for a touchdown with 13:05 left lifted host Louisville to a 28-14 come-from-behind victory Friday against James Madison.,Isaac Brown ran for 104 yards on 12 carries for the Cardinals (2-0), with 78 of those coming on a clinching touchdown run with 3:31 rema...

Own goal in 90th minute hands Thorns victory over Louisville
An own goal in the 90th minute snapped a tie and allowed the Portland Thorns to post a 2-1 victory over Racing Louisville on Friday night in Louisville, Ky.,The sequence began with Portland's Mallie McKenzie having possession on the right side and delivering a cross toward the net. Jessie Fleming th...

Phillies belt four homers, overpower Marlins
Cristopher Sanchez logged seven sharp innings and all three outfielders homered for the Philadelphia Phillies in a 9-3 road victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday.,In addition to homers from Brandon Marsh, Harrison Bader and Max Kepler, Philadelphia (82-59) received a long ball from Bryson Stott w...

Dolphins TE Darren Waller doubtful vs. Colts
Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller's official NFL return after a one-year retirement likely isn't going to happen in Week 1, head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters Friday.,Per McDaniel, Waller suffered a hip strain before Wednesday's practice and then suffered a setback on Thursday which is exp...

Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) out vs. Raiders
New England Patriots starting cornerback Christian Gonzalez has been ruled out of the team's season opener against the Las Vegas due to a hamstring injury, head coach Mike Vrabel said Friday.,Gonzalez, who was a second-team All-Pro in 2024, has not participated in practice since sustaining the injur...

Merrill Kelly aims to halt Rangers' modest skid in opener vs. Astros
The injury-riddled Texas Rangers will send one of their hottest pitchers to the mound on Friday when they square off with the struggling Houston Astros in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.,The Astros (77-64) lead the American League West by 3 1/2 games over Seattle.,Texas (72-69...

Cristopher Sanchez, Phillies try to maintain momentum vs. Marlins
Cristopher Sanchez and the Philadelphia Phillies have lofty goals this year, and they will continue that quest on Friday when they open a three-game road series against the Miami Marlins.,Sanchez (11-5, 2.66 ERA) is hoping to get into the thick of the National League Cy Young Award race with less th...

Phillies earn series win over Brewers in battle of NL's best
Trea Turner snapped a scoreless tie with a run-scoring single in the seventh and Ranger Suarez tossed six shutout innings to pace the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday in the decider of the three-game series between division leaders.,Alec Bohm ign...
Why Bill Belichick’s College Football Gamble at UNC Is Backfiring
Bill Belichick’s move to UNC has been chaotic, from poor recruiting to NFL scouts being shut out. Here’s why his college football experiment looks doomed....

Books backing Bills, Eagles, Ravens as Super Bowl favorites
The Philadelphia Eagles begin the 2025 season as heavy favorites to win their season opener Thursday night, but oddsmakers see significant threats in their pursuit of back-to-back Super Bowl titles.,The Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens are the co-Super Bowl favorites at +600 at DraftKings, slightl...

Defenses center stage in MNF test of Bears, Vikings prized QBs
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores never met a blitz package he didn't like, the type of hyper-aggressive approach prone to leaving a young quarterback rattled. ,Like-minded Dennis Allen begins his first season calling the shots for the Chicago Bears' defense on Monday night and un...

Brewers' Freddy Peralta looks to build on August success vs. Phillies
The Milwaukee Brewers will put the National League player and pitcher of the month on display Thursday when they take on the visiting Philadelphia Phillies in the decisive contest of a three-game series.,After going 21-9 in August, the Brewers (86-54) were honored handsomely with second baseman Bric...

Brewers pounce on Phillies in 5-run 1st, cruise to win
Isaac Collins' three-run homer highlighted a ferocious start by the Milwaukee Brewers in a 6-3 home victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday., ,Jose Quintana (11-5) allowed three runs and seven hits in 6 1/3 innings for Milwaukee, which scratched Christian Yelich before the game due to lo...

Ravens roll into Buffalo, where made-over defenses draw MVPs Week 1
Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen are comfortable toting the NFL Most Valuable Player award, and more determined than ever to claim another coveted piece of hardware.,"Anytime Lamar is on the team, you know you have a chance to hoist the Lombardi," Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith said on Wednesday as Balt...

Mariners claim LHP Jose Castillo off waivers from Mets
The Seattle Mariners claimed veteran left-hander Jose Castillo off waivers from the New York Mets on Wednesday.,In a corresponding move to open a spot on the 40-man roster, the Mariners designated left-hander Joe Jacques, a minor leaguer, for assignment.,Castillo, 29, last pitched on Friday, allowin...

Bills add injured WR Gabe Davis to practice squad
Free agent wide receiver Gabe Davis isn't healthy enough to take the field, but the Buffalo Bills are betting he can get there. ,Head coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday the Bills are completing a deal with Davis to sign a contract and join the practice squad with an injury designation. McDermott sa...