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Jets remain optimistic heading into clash with Titans
At least Aaron Rodgers made it through his first game this season with the New York Jets.,The Jets' hopes of being 1-0 didn't last too long past halftime of a 32-19 Monday night loss at San Francisco that really wasn't close. A garbage-time touchdown with backup Tyrod Taylor running the offense mask...
Six-run first inning propels Tigers past Rockies
Trey Sweeney blasted a three-run homer to cap a six-run first inning as the host Detroit Tigers extended their winning streak to four games by defeating the Colorado Rockies 7-4 on Wednesday.,Kerry Carpenter supplied four hits, scored a run and drove in another for the Tigers (75-71). Riley Greene a...
Sahith Theegala carries fond memories into Procore title defense
Returning to Napa, Calif., for this year's Procore Championship was special enough for California native Sahith Theegala.,Being the event's defending champion makes it even sweeter.,Theegala will go for his second straight Procore Championship title when he and 29 fellow competitors tee off Thursday...
Davis Cup: USA, Spain secure sweeps on Day 2
Reilly Opelka and Brandon Nakashima won their respective singles matches before Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram teamed up to polish off the United States' 3-0 win over Chile on the second day of the Davis Cup Finals group stage Wednesday in Zhuhai, China.,Opelka, No. 309 in the ATP rankings, bombarde...
Lions host Buccaneers in another playoff rematch
The Detroit Lions had to open the campaign against a team it eliminated from the playoffs last season. The second week of the season will be no different.,Following a 26-20 overtime win against the visiting Los Angeles Rams, the Lions host Tampa Bay on Sunday. Detroit ended the Bucs' 2023 season wit...
Guardians extend White Sox' home skid to 15 games
Lane Thomas had three hits and four RBIs and Austin Hedges homered as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the host Chicago White Sox 6-4 on Wednesday afternoon to cap a three-game sweep.,Cleveland (84-62) extended its lead atop the American League Central to four games over the Royals ahead of Kansas C...
Browns QB Deshaun Watson 'strongly denies' latest accusation
Deshaun Watson "strongly denies" allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in the Houston area nearly four years ago, his attorney said Wednesday.,The unidentified woman filed a civil lawsuit against the Cleveland Browns quarterback on Monday in Harris County, Texas, seeking $1 million in damag...
Chicago White Sox Flailing Towards Finish Line
The Chicago White Sox are on pace to close out their historically bad season by setting the MLB record for games lost....
Skylar Diggins-Smith, Storm take aim at Spark-less L.A.
Nobody was expecting Skylar Diggins-Smith to become the Seattle Storm's single-season assist leader in her first year with the franchise.,But that's reality after Diggins-Smith supplanted the legendary Sue Bird on Saturday. She will look to add to her total when the Storm visit the Los Angeles Spark...
Behind strong bullpen, Guardians seek sweep of White Sox
One reason the Cleveland Guardians lead the American League Central by 3 1/2 games is a bullpen that owns the major leagues' lowest ERA.,"They don't care when. They don't care why," Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said of his relievers. "They're willing to pitch at any time.",Visiting Cleveland is in...
With bullpen in need of rest, Pirates go for sweep vs. Marlins
The Pittsburgh Pirates could use a lengthy outing from starting pitcher Bailey Falter when they go for a sweep of the three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins on Wednesday afternoon.,The Pirates (69-76) used seven relievers in a 6-4 win on Tuesday, including set-up man Dennis Santana and...
Seven Guardians pitchers combine to shut out White Sox
Lane Thomas had two hits, including a three-run home run, and seven Cleveland pitchers combined on a five-hitter as the visiting Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 5-0 on Tuesday.,Cleveland (83-62) maintained a 3 1/2-game lead on the Kansas City Royals atop the American League Central.,The Gua...
Pitt off to fast start, faces rival West Virginia
Boasting a 2-0 record for the first time since its 2021 Atlantic Coast Conference championship season, Pittsburgh hosts West Virginia in the 107th installment of the "Backyard Brawl" rivalry series on Saturday.,The Panthers needed second-half dramatics to beat another Big 12 foe in Cincinnati last S...
Dana White: Conor McGregor to return in 'early 2025'
UFC boss Dana White said he anticipates Conor McGregor will return to the Octagon in "early 2025.",McGregor hasn't fought since sustaining a broken leg in a July 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.,The 36-year-old Irishman had to pull out of a fight with Michael Chandler at UFC 303 in June due t...
NFL reviewing latest allegation against Deshaun Watson
The NFL said it is reviewing the latest allegations made against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson under the league's personal conduct policy.,NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy added in his statement on Tuesday that the commissioner's exempt list is not being considered because "there's been no...
Guardians attempt to improve record vs. lowly White Sox
The Cleveland Guardians have touted their depth and resilience while climbing to the top of the American League Central.,Catcher Bo Naylor is working to add more of the latter as Cleveland aims to hold on to the division lead down the stretch.,Naylor enters Cleveland's Tuesday road game against the ...
Joey Cantillo flirts with perfection as Guardians clip White Sox
Rookie left-hander Joey Cantillo pitched seven sharp innings and David Fry and Bo Naylor each homered to boost the visiting Cleveland Guardians to a 5-3 win against the Chicago White Sox on Monday night. ,Cleveland (82-62) stretched its lead atop the American League Central to 3 1/2 games over the K...
NFL Week 1 Takeaways: Chicago Bears Hold On, Justin Fields Gets Clutch Win, & More
It was a jampacked Week 1 of NFL games, and these are the top takeaways including Caleb Williams' Chicago Bears debut, Justin Fields saving the day for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and more....
Intent on a wild finish, Tigers open series vs. Rockies
The Detroit Tigers have moved into wild-card contention and a three-game home series against the Colorado Rockies, which begins Tuesday night, could help them close more ground.,The Tigers (73-71) are trying to chase down the American League Central Division rival Minnesota Twins for the last playof...
Report: Steelers P Cameron Johnston (knee) out for season
Pittsburgh Steelers punter Cameron Johnston sustained a season-ending knee injury in Sunday's win at Atlanta, NFL Network reported Monday.,Johnston, who also serves as the holder for kicker Chris Boswell, was hurt when a Falcons player fell into his kicking leg late in the fourth quarter.,After a pe...