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Steven Alker matches career-best round to lead Simmons Bank Championship
New Zealand's Steven Alker carded a bogey-free, 10-under-par 62 to secure the first-round lead at the inaugural Simmons Bank Championship on Friday in Little Rock, Ark.,Alker matched his lowest 18-hole score on the Champions Tour by racking up eight birdies before finishing the round with an eagle o...

Dodgers place LHP Alex Vesia, RHP Brusdar Graterol on WS roster
The Los Angeles Dodgers return left-hander Alex Vesia, right-hander Brusdar Graterol and shortstop Miguel Rojas into the fold as their World Series roster was announced Friday in advance of Game 1 against the New York Yankees.,Vesia, 28, came away with a rib injury during Game 5 of the National Leag...

Maja Stark (66) atop crowded leaderboard at Maybank Championship
Maja Stark shot a second consecutive round of 66 to take the 36-hole lead at the Maybank Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,The Swede collected seven birdies and a bogey at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, driven by consecutive birdies from No. 10 to 13. She carded par on the five remaining ...
LeBron James Wins, Scores Dad Points on Bring Kid To Work Day
The Los Angeles Lakers are 1-0 after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves, but LeBron James scored dad points by bringing Bronny James along for the ride....
Chris Godwin, Mike Evans Injury Replacements for Tampa Bay Buccaneers To Explore
After losing Mike Evans and Chris Godwin on Monday Night Football, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can explore adding these wide receivers to continue their playoff push....
Let's Get The Bronny James Los Angeles Lakers Debut Over With
Bronny James and LeBron James will likely share an NBA regular season court for the first time on Tuesday night vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, and let's get that moment over with....

WNBA players vote to opt out of CBA after 2025 season
One day after the WNBA ended its most successful season with the New York Liberty winning their first title, the league's players' association announced Monday it will opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement.,In a season of record attendance and television ratings that already have st...

Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig resigns
Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig resigned Sunday, one day after the Utes lost their third straight game.,Head coach Kyle Whittingham announced Ludwig's resignation Sunday night.,"Andy is the consummate professional and we want to thank him for his complete dedication to our program during his ...

Wild extend point streak with another win over Jackets
Kirill Kaprizov collected one goal and one assist as the visiting Minnesota Wild claimed a 3-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday.,Marco Rossi and Mats Zuccarello also scored for the Wild, while goaltender Filip Gustavsson made 23 saves.,Minnesota is unbeaten in regulation to kick of...

Maryland scores late to hand USC another close loss in Big Ten
Billy Edwards Jr. went 39-of-50 passing for 373 yards with two touchdowns and rushed for the game-winning score in the final minute as Maryland edged Southern California 29-28 on Saturday in College Park, Md.,Maryland (4-3, 1-3 Big Ten) took possession for its decisive drive when Donnell Brown spran...

Titans WR Treylon Burks (knee) ruled out vs. Bills
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks injured a knee at practice this week and has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the host Buffalo Bills, coach Brian Callahan said Friday.,Burks, a former first-round draft pick, was injured on Wednesday and didn't practice on Thursday or Friday.,Cal...

5-star DT Elijah Griffin commits to in-state Georgia
Five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin, the top uncommitted prospect in the 2025 class, announced Friday he will play at Georgia.,Coach Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs gained his commitment over finalists Miami and Southern California.,Griffin, who plays at Savannah (Ga.) Christian Prep, is the top...
Top Three Picks To Win 2024-25 NBA Most Valuable Player
Keep an eye on Jayson Tatum and these other top picks to win the 2024-25 NBA MVP this season....
Three Things We Learned During 2024 NBA Preseason
It's hard to have too many takeaways from the NBA preseason, where starters only play a few quarters of basketball. But these three things can come with us into the regular season....
Three Teams That Could Land NBA's No. 1 Pick: Where Will Cooper Flagg Be Drafted?
Cooper Flagg is widely expected to be the 2025 NBA Draft No. 1 overall pick, and these three teams will battle to tank hard enough to land the talented youngster out of Duke....

Caitlin Clark named All-WNBA first team
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named to the All-WNBA first team on Wednesday, becoming the first rookie in 16 years to earn the honor. ,Clark joined Napheesa Collier, league MVP A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces, Breanna Stewart and Alyssa Thomas on the first team. Wilson and Collier, the 202...
Happy National Boss’s Day: Three Worst Bosses in Sports
It's National Boss's Day on Wednesday October 16th, and these are the worst three bosses in sports right now....

Maryland, USC bring skids into first-ever matchup
Southern California's visit to College Park, Md., to face the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday marks the first meeting between the programs -- and both come in trying to snap skids.,USC (3-3, 1-3 Big Ten) is coming off back-to-back conference losses after a 33-30 overtime defeat against Penn State las...

Titans RB Tyjae Spears (hamstring) week-to-week
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears is considered week-to-week with a hamstring injury, likely ruling him out for Sunday's game at Buffalo.,Head coach Brian Callahan gave the update on Monday, one day after a 20-17 home loss to the Indianapolis Colts dropped the Titans to 1-4.,Spears, listed ...

Notre Dame CB Benjamin Morrison (hip) out for season
Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison will miss the rest of the season with a hip injury that requires surgery.,Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman confirmed the prognosis for the standout junior on Monday.,Morrison sustained the injury during Notre Dame's 49-17 victory against Stanford on Sa...