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Billy McKinney, Rangers top Twins, snap 8-game skid
Billy McKinney drove in the go-ahead run hours after his return to the major leagues, helping the Texas Rangers earn a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers (80-78) snapped an eight-game losing skid while ending a modest two-game winning streak the Twins ...

Phillies rout Marlins with record 8 homers, clinch first-round bye
Edmundo Sosa hit three of the Philadelphia Phillies' franchise-record eight home runs in a resounding 11-1 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins on Wednesday.,Kyle Schwarber added two homers -- his 55th and 56th of the season -- while Bryson Stott, Otto Kemp and Alec Bohm also went deep for the ho...

Phillies rout Marlins with 8 homers, clinch first-round bye
Edmundo Sosa hit three of the Philadelphia Phillies' franchise-record eight home runs in a resounding 11-1 victory over the visiting Miami Marlins on Wednesday., ,Kyle Schwarber added two homers - his 55th and 56th of the season - while Bryson Stott, Otto Kemp and Alec Bohm also went deep for the ho...

Report: Sixers, Quentin Grimes 'far apart' in contract talks
The Philadelphia 76ers and restricted free agent guard Quentin Grimes are "very far apart" in their contract discussions, ESPN reported Wednesday.,According to Grimes' agent, he was only approached with his first contract offer Wednesday. He does not plan to attend the team's media day event on Frid...

Favored Team USA heavily backed ahead of Ryder Cup
The United States continues to draw strong public backing just two days before the start of the 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, N.Y.,The Americans opened as -140 favorites at BetMGM, but those odds have shortened further to -150 with the U.S. backed by 54 percent of the money and 63...
Seahawks vs. Cardinals Thursday Night Football Week 4 Betting Predictions
A battle of two NFC West teams will go down in Week 4's Thursday Night Football as the Arizona Cardinals will host the Seattle Seahawks. These are our best betting picks....
Midweek College Football Picks: Army, Florida State, TCU Odds & Analysis
Get expert midweek college football picks and betting analysis for Army vs East Carolina, Florida State vs Virginia, and TCU vs Arizona State....

Former UNC provost claims laws were broken during Bill Belichick hiring
A former university provost at North Carolina claims in a lawsuit that the university broke state laws to hide discussions about hiring Bill Belichick as its football coach, Front Office Sports reported Wednesday.,The lawsuit was filed Monday by Chris Clemens, who said the school and its board of tr...
2025 Heisman Watch: John Mateer’s Injury Opens Door for New Contenders
With Oklahoma QB John Mateer sidelined, Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, Oregon’s Dante Moore, and Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith headline the 2025 Heisman race....
Football Hot Seat: Mike McDaniel, Billy Napier, Sam Pittman Lead Odds for Next Firing
Florida’s Billy Napier and Arkansas’ Sam Pittman top the list of college football coaches on the hot seat, while NFL favorites include Mike McDaniel and Brian Daboll....

Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez ramping up for 2025 debut
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was held out for the first three games of the 2025 season, but his return to the field could be imminent. ,New England (1-2) head coach Mike Vrabel said the plan is for Gonzalez to "ramp up" and make his season debut Sunday against the Carolina Panthers (1-2).,...

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels 'doing everything' in bid to return
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels participated in practice Wednesday as he attempts to work his way past a knee injury.,Commanders coach Dan Quinn said prior to the session that Daniels was expected to be a limited participant. Daniels sustained his injury in the latter stages of Wash...

Colts WR Alec Pierce, CB Kenny Moore II held out of practice
Starting wideout Alec Pierce and starting cornerback Kenny Moore II did not participate in practice for the unbeaten Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday.,Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed that Pierce has a concussion and updated Moore's injury from a calf issue to an Achilles problem. Injured reserve ...

Kentucky readies backup quarterback traveling to South Carolina
A challenging atmosphere awaits Kentucky quarterback Cutter Boley, as he gets his first start against a Southeastern Conference opponent in Columbia, South Carolina on Saturday night.,With both teams seeking their first SEC victory, there is urgency for Kentucky (2-1, 0-1 SEC) and particularly for S...

Iowa State PG Tamin Lipsey (knee) sidelined 4-6 weeks
Iowa State star point guard Tamin Lipsey will be sidelined four to six weeks with a knee injury, the school announced.,The two-time All-Big 12 selection sprained his right MCL in practice Tuesday but could return in time for the Cyclones' Nov. 3 opener against Fairleigh Dickinson.,Lipsey averaged 10...

Maria Sakkari survives marathon opener in Beijing
Maria Sakkari outlasted Ashlyn Krueger to win their first-round match 7-6 (5), 6-7 (5), 7-5 in three hours and 29 minutes Wednesday at the China Open in Beijing.,It was the third-longest match this season on the WTA Tour and a rollercoaster for Greece's Sakkari, who nearly blew a 5-2 lead in the fir...

Wagner coach suspended amid verbal abuse allegations
Wagner men's basketball coach Donald Copeland is suspended and under investigation for alleged repeated mistreatment of players, the New York Post reported on Wednesday.,Athletic director Walt Hameline later confirmed the report to CBS Sports. While the allegations are still being investigated, mult...

John Mateer's injury props up new Heisman favorite
Fernando Mendoza, step on up, you are the newest Heisman Trophy favorite in a season that has seen five candidates rise to the top before the calendar hits October.,Following the news that Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer will undergo hand surgery that is expected to sideline him for a month, Mendoz...
Best MLB Prop Bets for Wednesday September 24th: Top Baseball Betting Picks Today
These are Deadspin's top MLB betting picks for Wednesday September 24th, featuring two premium prop betting predictions for pitchers....

San Francisco treat: Cards' Sonny Gray to make first career road start vs. Giants
Longtime Athletics ace Sonny Gray remarkably will make his first career start in San Francisco against the Giants on Wednesday night. ,The Cardinals (78-80) rallied from five runs down to overtake the Giants 9-8 on Tuesday night, eliminating San Francisco (77-81) from postseason contention.,St. Loui...