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Rookie Cam Schlittler Emerges as Yankees’ “It” Factor for Playoff Push
Rookie Cam Schlittler stepped up in Gerrit Cole’s absence, giving the Yankees a new “it” factor as they push into the ALDS against the Toronto Blue Jays....
Cam Schlittler: Red Sox fans 'crossed the line' on social media
As it turns out, Cam Schlittler was pitching with a little extra motivation in his record-setting performance in the American League wild-card decider on Thursday. ,Schlittler, 24, became a household name after a dominant performance in the Yankees' 4-0 victory over the Red Sox. After dropping the f...
LAFC out to continue goal-scoring spree against Atlanta United
With a chance to bolster its position in the top four of the Western Conference table, Los Angeles FC hosts Atlanta United on Saturday in its penultimate regular-season home game.,Los Angeles FC (15-7-8, 53 points) is riding a season-high four-game winning streak and trails third-seeded Minnesota Un...
WNBA commissioner: ‘I have to do better’ amid player blowback
LAS VEGAS -- Cathy Engelbert accepted some responsibility for WNBA players' disapproval of the job she's done as commissioner while denying certain remarks that Napheesa Collier alleged she said in a pointed statement earlier this week.,Engelbert faced reporters ahead of Game 1 of the WNBA Finals be...
Former Ravens, Colts DE Arthur Jones dies at 39
Arthur Jones, who played in parts of seven NFL seasons and won a Super Bowl title with the Baltimore Ravens, has died. He was 39.,The Ravens announced Jones' passing in a social media post Friday afternoon. Other than to say his death was "sudden," the team did not reveal a cause or time of death.,"...
Titans WR Calvin Ridley, RB Tyjae Spears questionable for Sunday's game
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears and wide receiver Calvin Ridley are both questionable for Sunday's game at Arizona, coach Brian Callahan told reporters Friday.,Ridley was back at practice Friday after missing Wednesday and Thursday with knee and elbow injuries. After posting 1,017 yards a...
4-star F Abdou Toure commits to Arkansas
Arkansas coach John Calipari landed a commitment from four-star forward Abdou Toure on Friday.,The 6-foot-5 senior from Notre Dame High in West Haven, Conn., is ranked No. 34 overall in the Class of 2026 by the 247Sports composite.,Toure chose the Razorbacks over Providence and UConn.,"Coach Cal and...
Longtime Talladega boss Grant Lynch dies at 71
Longtime Talladega Superspeedway leader Grant Lynch died on Thursday at 71, NASCAR officials announced.,Lynch was president and later chairman of the iconic Alabama track for 26 years before retiring in 2019.,"Grant Lynch's leadership, vision and larger-than-life personality helped make Talladega Su...
Minnesota United oppose SKC with eye on top spot in West
Minnesota United are feeling good heading into their final home game of the regular season.,On Saturday evening, the Loons (15-7-10, 55 points) will take on Sporting Kansas City (7-19-6, 27 points) in Saint Paul, Minn. The match will take place a week after Minnesota United held on for a 1-1 draw at...
Austin FC seek bounce-back, playoff berth vs. St. Louis City
Austin FC lost a chance at their first U.S. Open Cup title on Wednesday, taking a 2-1 home loss to Nashville SC thanks to a second-half penalty kick.,It might be good for Austin to get back on the pitch so soon after that disappointment, especially with the MLS season winding down and the Verde and ...
Orlando City, Columbus Crew meet in pivotal pre-playoff matchup
Orlando City and the Columbus Crew will meet in Central Florida on Saturday night in a match that will be critical for both teams' playoff positioning.,All nine Eastern Conference MLS Cup Playoff participants have already been finalized more than two weeks ahead of the final day of regular-season pl...
Cam Schlittler fans 12 as Yankees KO Red Sox, earn ALDS bid
NEW YORK -- Rookie Cam Schlittler struck out 12 in eight innings during a stellar postseason debut as the New York Yankees eliminated the Boston Red Sox with a 4-0 victory in Game 3 of the American League wild-card series on Thursday night.,The Yankees, who won the final two games of the best-of-thr...
Colts WR Michael Pittman (hamstring) lands on injury report
The Indianapolis Colts added wide receiver Michael Pittman to their Week 5 injury report Thursday with a hamstring issue.,Pittman was a limited participant in practice on Thursday ahead of Sunday's home game against the Las Vegas Raiders.,The sixth-year pro caught five passes for 41 yards and a touc...
Roger Goodell confirms NFL returning to Mexico City in 2026
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced the league will return to Mexico City in 2026, confirming the next game at Estadio Azteca, as the venue nears completion of its World Cup renovation.,"We'll be back in Mexico City next year, which we're thrilled about," the commissioner said at the Leaders in...
Stunning loss motivates Charlotte FC to right the ship vs. D.C. United
Charlotte FC will try to avoid a second straight loss to a struggling opponent when they visit D.C. United on Saturday in their final away match of the MLS regular season.,Charlotte (17-13-2, 53 points) already has qualified for its third consecutive postseason following a MLS record-tying nine-matc...
Penguins RW Bryan Rust (lower body) out at least 2 weeks
Veteran Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust, a longtime linemate of star center Sidney Crosby, is expected to miss the season opener next week.,Rust will be sidelined for a minimum of two weeks with a lower-body injury, the team announced Thursday. The Penguins open the regular season Tuesday ...
Caitlin Clark backs Napheesa Collier's WNBA criticisms
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark said Thursday that she supports fellow WNBA player Napheesa Collier ahead of upcoming labor negotiations and that league-wide, players are headed toward a moment they need "to capitalize on.",Clark claimed she was unaware of explosive comments Collier made earlier th...
Cam Ward, Titans eager to end winless start vs. Cardinals
The Tennessee Titans are one of three 0-4 teams in the NFL and have been outscored by a staggering 69 points.,Even rookie quarterback Cam Ward has been one of the team's many critics.,Ward and the Titans will take another swing at getting into the victory column when they face the Arizona Cardinals ...
Five Biggest Storylines to Watch in the 2025 NBA Preseason
The 2025 NBA preseason tips off with games abroad and five major storylines, from LeBron James’ future to Cooper Flagg’s debut with Dallas....
Washington Spirit offers ticket deals for furloughed workers
The NWSL's Washington Spirit have offered free and discounted tickets to furloughed federal employees for Sunday's match with the San Diego Wave on Sunday, Oct. 5.,The 200 tickets that were offered via voucher were quickly claimed on Wednesday as the federal government was shut down.,The club will a...