is Page 219 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Report: Astralis officially taken over by Fusion Esports Group
Danish esports organization Astralis has officially been taken over by a group called Fusion Esports Group, according to esports reporter Richard Lewis.,The transaction became official on Sept. 5, and comes months after Astralis began looking for a buyer, according to multiple reports. At the time, ...
Astros RHP Luis Garcia (elbow) leaves start in second inning
Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Luis Garcia left Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the second inning due to right elbow discomfort.,Garcia, 28, was making his second start since undergoing Tommy John surgery. He had last pitched in the major leagues in May 2023 before his return Se...
Iowa TE Addison Ostrenga (Achilles) done for the season
Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga will miss the rest of the season after suffering an injury to his left Achilles tendon in the first quarter Saturday at Iowa State.,Ostrenga, who started the Hawkeyes' first two games this season, needed to be helped off Saturday after landing hard on his left leg. He...
Astros RHP Luis Garcia (arm) leaves start in second inning
Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Luis Garcia left with an injury with two outs and one runner on base in the second inning of Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.,Immediately upon throwing a pitch to Ernie Clement, Garcia motioned toward his arm while looking at the Houston dugout and im...
Reports: 49ers sign K Eddy Pineiro after waiving Jake Moody
The San Francisco 49ers waived kicker Jake Moody on Tuesday and reportedly signed Eddy Pineiro to take his place.,The Niners moved on from Moody after he missed two field goals in the season opener. A third-round draft pick in 2023, he missed a 27-yard attempt in the second quarter and had a 36-yard...
Streaky Ty Simpson, No. 19 Alabama host 2-0 Wisconsin
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson found his footing with a perfect throwing performance in Week 2.,Now Simpson and the No. 19 Crimson Tide aim to build off the biggest shutout win in school history when Alabama faces Wisconsin in nonconference play on Saturday afternoon at Tuscaloosa, Ala.,Simpson comp...
No. 8 Irish preaching long view, while No. 16 Texas A&M seeks revenge
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman introduced his team to the concept of delayed gratification this week.,Sometimes, Freeman told them, you don't get the thing you want right away. But with the right amount of patience and persistence, the prize is still attainable.,No. 8 Notre Dame (0-1) will see if t...
Cardinals C Willson Contreras returns from suspension
After serving his four-game suspension for throwing his bat during an argument with umpires, catcher Willson Conteras was activated on Tuesday by the St. Louis Cardinals.,Initially suspended for six games, Contreras appealed his discipline and had the suspension reduced by two games. St. Louis went ...
Week 2 Power Rankings: Dynasties don't last forever
The first off day of the NFL regular season arrived Tuesday and a collective deep breath could be in order. ,A loss by the three-time defending AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens' lateral of a sure victory into the hands of the Buffalo Bills are no cause for immediate panic. ,A...
Comeback in works? Tiger Woods seen hitting balls at charity event
Tiger Woods was spotted testing out his swing on Tuesday in what can be construed as a positive sign that the 15-time major champion is considering a return to the PGA Tour.,Woods, 49, was seen hitting balls on the practice range at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, N.J. He was working off ...
Report: 49ers waiving K Jake Moody after rough opener
The San Francisco 49ers are waiving kicker Jake Moody after missing two field goals in the season opener, NFL Network reported Tuesday.,Moody, a third-round draft pick in 2023, missed a 27-yard attempt in the second quarter and had a 36-yarder blocked in the third of Sunday's 17-13 win at Seattle.,M...
ESPN extends 'Pardon The Interruption' run
"Pardon The Interruption" will remain on ESPN past its 25-year anniversary, with hosts Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon signing multiyear contract extensions, the network said Tuesday.,Kornheiser and Wilbon were columnists at The Washington Post when the show first aired Oct. 22, 2001, and have be...
Big 12 punishes officiating crew for rules violation
The Big 12 Conference reprimanded an officiating crew Tuesday for a gaffe in Missouri's weekend win over Kansas.,The rules violation occurred following a first-quarter touchdown by Missouri, when the Tigers were penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct. After Kansas blocked the extra-point try followin...
Shohei Ohtani Saving His Best Baseball for October's MLB Playoffs
After a record-setting 50/50 season, Shohei Ohtani’s numbers have dipped slightly... but his pitching role may define the Los Angeles Dodgers’ playoff run....
J.J. McCarthy Rallies Minnesota Vikings to Comeback Win in NFL Debut
J.J. McCarthy shook off a pick-6 to lead the Vikings past the Bears with 21 unanswered points in his impressive NFL debut....
Baker Mayfield Was Never the Answer for the Cleveland Browns
Baker Mayfield has revived his career in Tampa Bay, but he was never the long-term solution for the Browns. Here’s why moving on always made sense....
MLB Best Bets September 8: Yankees vs. Tigers, Red Sox vs. A’s Betting Picks
We’ve got two MLB best bets for September 8th: Yankees vs. Tigers and Red Sox vs. A’s. Can New York stay hot? Will Boston vs. Oakland go over or under the run total?...
Winning catch leads to fans storming field, $500K fine for Mississippi State
Brenen Thompson's game-winning touchdown catch may become known as the Half Million Dollar Grab in Mississippi State lore.,The 58-yard connection from Blake Shapen to Thompson with 30 seconds left catapulted the Bulldogs to a 24-20 upset victory over No. 12 Arizona State on Saturday. Fans rushed the...
Soldier Field Turf a Mess Ahead of Bears vs. Vikings Primetime Clash
The Soldier Field turf looks terrible ahead of Bears vs. Vikings after five straight concerts left the playing surface in brutal shape....
MLS suspends Miami’s Luis Suarez 3 games, including Sounders rematch
Major League Soccer suspended Inter Miami star Luis Suarez for three matches, which takes him out of the club's rematch with the Seattle Sounders after Suarez spat at a Seattle staffer after the Leagues Cup final.,The Leagues Cup Organizing Committee previously suspended Suarez six games for the inc...