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South Carolina looking to turn up heat on Old Dominion
Seeking a good start to the season after a rocky 2023, South Carolina takes on visiting Old Dominion on Saturday in Columbia, S.C.,The Gamecocks finished 5-7 a year ago, with all their victories in home games, as coach Shane Beamer experienced his first losing season since taking over in 2021.,Redsh...
BYU preparing for a fight from Southern Illinois
BYU is 18-0 all-time against FCS foes entering Saturday night's opener against Southern Illinois in Provo, Utah. Should be an easy mark for the Cougars, right?,Well, as Lee Corso might say, not so fast, my friend.,While BYU is favored, there's the little matter of the visiting Salukis' recent track ...
Mariners activate SS J.P. Crawford (pinky) from IL
The Seattle Mariners activated shortstop J.P. Crawford from the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday's afternoon game against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays.,Crawford will play shortstop and bat in the leadoff spot against the Rays.,Crawford missed five weeks with a fractured right pinky. He was inju...
Jets sign former first-rounder Lewis Cine to practice squad
The New York Jets signed former first-round safety Lewis Cine to their practice squad on Wednesday, one day after he was released by the Minnesota Vikings, according to multiple reports. ,Cine, 24, was waived by the Vikings after efforts to trade him were unsuccessful, per the reports. It's expected...
Steelers name Russell Wilson starting QB over Justin Fields
Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson will start for the Pittsburgh Steelers when they open the season Sept. 8 on the road against the Atlanta Falcons, coach Mike Tomlin announced Wednesday.,Wilson, who led the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl title a decade ago, had been locked in a battle with fourth...
Cincinnati turning transfer QB loose against Towson
Cincinnati looks to rebound from a highly disappointing 2023 season when it opens the campaign Saturday against visiting Towson.,It is the first-ever meeting between the Bearcats of the Big 12 and the Tigers of the Coastal Athletic Association.,Ever since Desmond Ridder led them to the College Footb...
Experience on Virginia Tech's side in opener at Vanderbilt
Virginia Tech hopes to build on a strong finish to last season when it meets Vanderbilt on Saturday afternoon in Nashville, Tenn.,The Hokies won five of their last seven games in 2023 to finish 7-6, with each of those victories coming by at least 17 points.,Virginia Tech is led by head coach Brent P...
Rocco Becht, Iowa State take aim at North Dakota
Since earning a season-ending No. 9 final ranking in 2020, Iowa State has sputtered to an 18-20 record over the past three seasons.,The Cyclones are hoping to resurface this season. They begin the quest on Saturday when they battle FCS program North Dakota in Ames, Iowa.,The Fighting Hawks are ranke...
New QBs in focus for Maryland, UConn ahead of Week 1
With a fresh schedule and a new starting quarterback, Maryland coach Mike Locksley is in the holiday spirit ahead of the team's season opener on Saturday against UConn in College Park, Md.,"This is like Christmas for me," Locksley said. "... We've gotta play the game to see who we are and start the ...
Shane Lowry: 'Almost embarrassing' to make Tour Championship debut
Shane Lowry made history earlier this year by tying a major scoring record with a 9-under-par 62 during the third round of the PGA Championship.,After recording a victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in late April, Lowry has put himself in position to make more history when he makes his Tour...
Reports: Cowboys signing RB Dalvin Cook
The Dallas Cowboys are signing running back Dalvin Cook, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,ESPN reported Cook will start off on the practice squad.,He worked out for the team on Tuesday and will be part of a reconfigured Cowboys backfield featuring Ezekiel Elliott....
Wednesday August 28 Best Sports Betting Picks and Predictions for MLB
It's a loaded MLB slate on Wednesday August 28th, so here are our best baseball sports betting picks and predictions for 7/28/2024....
Get to know 20 CFB stars in the making
The college football season begins in force this week, filled with established stars such as Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham and Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon III., ,But the beginning of each season is filled with the promise of new stars - players ...
Rockies look to rebound from demoralizing loss in rematch vs. Marlins
The road hasn't been kind to the Colorado Rockies in 2024, but things have been much different in Denver. ,The Rockies have won four of their last five series at home, a stretch of good fortune that could turn this week in a four-game set against the Miami Marlins. ,However, if the Rockies can rebou...
Padres' Joe Musgrove aims to continue sizzling run in clash vs. Cards
San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove has been in top form since recovering from bone spurs in his elbow and returning from his second stint on the injured list.,He has an 0.57 ERA with 16 strikeouts and just three walks in 15 2/3 innings in his last three starts (1-0). ,Musgrove (4-4, 4.43 ERA...
Behind Chris Sale, Braves seek sweep of struggling Twins
The Atlanta Braves seem poised to go as far as their starting rotation will take them. ,If you believe Braves manager Brian Snitker, that means the sky's the limit. ,The Braves will go for a three-game sweep Wednesday night against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. Atlanta is coming off an 8-6 win...
Rays, boosted by clutch homers, seek series win over M's
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash knows every game against the Seattle Mariners could come down to a single run.,Just like Tuesday night, when Jose Siri and Yandy Diaz hit late-inning home runs as the visiting Rays pulled out a 3-2 victory, evening the three-game series at one win apiece.,The decisi...
New QBs highlight UNC-Minnesota opener
Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck chuckled as he recalled a conversation between his staff and the coaching staff at New Hampshire, an FCS program.,The subject of their discussion was quarterback Max Brosmer, who shined during 36 games over parts of four seasons at New Hampshire and will make his Golden Go...
No. 22 Kansas, full of optimism, opens against Lindenwood
No. 22 Kansas begins its nomadic schedule against Lindenwood on Thursday in Kansas City, Kan.,The Jayhawks are rebuilding their stadium from scratch, so they won't play on campus all season.,Their opponent is facing an FBS program for the first time in its history. Lindenwood is entering its third s...
Steven Wilson nabs spot in eNASCAR's Championship 4
Defending series champion Steven Wilson opened the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series playoffs with a win on Tuesday at a virtual Texas Motor Speedway.,The result assures Wilson of a spot in the Championship 4 when the series finale is contested in person at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte on Oct...