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Falcons trying to wring points out of run game ahead of MNF showcase
Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris didn't hesitate when asked for his team's identity. But he admitted that identity has to start showing up on the scoreboard.,After a chance to recuperate, it's likely the Falcons are going to learn a lot about themselves this week, for better or worse.,Atlanta (2-...
NBA Rookie of the Year Longshots: These Players Could Upset Cooper Flagg
The 2024-25 NBA rookie class might be the worst in history, but Cooper Flagg leads the charge as Rookie of the Year favorite. Here are the top longshot rookies who could shake up the race....
AFC Week 5 Shake Up: Jaguars and Colts Take Control as Chiefs Stumble
Week 5 of the NFL saw the Jaguars and Colts surge to the top of the AFC, while the Chiefs stumbled in a Monday Night Football thriller....
Yankees on the Brink: Can Aaron Boone’s “Weird” Plan Spark an ALDS Comeback?
Down 0-2 in the ALDS, Aaron Boone is calling for the Yankees to “get weird” and fight back against the Blue Jays. Can Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodón keep New York’s season alive in Game 3?...

Trey Yesavage's brilliance, Blue Jays' power rout Yankees for 2-0 ALDS lead
TORONTO -- The plan has worked to perfection so far and the Toronto Blue Jays are one win away from disposing of the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series.,The Blue Jays decided to start rookie Trey Yesavage at home Sunday in Game 2 of the series and save eight-year veteran Shane B...

Blue Jays hit 5 HRs, rout Yankees for 2-0 ALDS lead
TORONTO -- Daulton Varsho homered twice, rookie Trey Yesavage struck out 11 and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 13-7 Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the American League Division Series.,Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added three hits, including the first postseason grand slam in team history...

Titans WR Calvin Ridley, RB Tyjae Spears active vs. Cardinals
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears will make his season debut and wide receiver Calvin Ridley will also suit up for Sunday's game at the Arizona Cardinals.,Spears, 24, began the season on injured reserve after sustaining a high ankle sprain in the Titans' preseason opener. He returned to pra...

Titans RB Tyjae Spears activated from IR before game vs. Cards
The Tennessee Titans on Saturday activated running back Tyjae Spears from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz.,Spears, who officially is listed as questionable for the game vs. the Cardinals (2-2), was placed on IR on Aug. 26 with an ankle injury. H...

Jacob Misiorowski makes Brewers' NLDS roster; Rhys Hoskins left off
Rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski is on the Milwaukee Brewers' 26-man roster for their National League Division Series versus the Chicago Cubs despite stumbling down the stretch of the regular season.,Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that the 23-year-old fireballer won't start in the playoffs but...
Jaydon Blue Almost Sabotaged His Own NFL Debut Because of Bad Decision
Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Jaydon Blue sacrificed comfort for style and almost ruined his chance at playing in the NFL this week....

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...
LeBron James Skips Lakers Practice to Livestream with Kai Cenat
LeBron James skipped Lakers training camp with a glute injury but appeared on Kai Cenat’s record-setting livestream, giving fans an update on his status....

Commanders DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste out for 'a while' with torn pec
Washington Commanders defensive end Javontae Jean-Baptiste will be out for "a while" after suffering a torn pectoral muscle in Sunday's 34-27 loss at Atlanta, head coach Dan Quinn told reporters Monday.,Jean-Baptiste will be placed on injured reserve, but the expectation is that he'll be sidelined l...

JuJu Watkins declares she'll sit out 2025-26 season
Reigning NCAA women's basketball player of the year JuJu Watkins announced Sunday that she will not play during the 2025-26 season.,Watkins, who tore the ACL in her right knee against Mississippi State during the second round of the NCAA Tournament in March, says she will spend her third year at USC...
Giants Dump Russell Wilson After 0-3 Start, Rookie Jaxson Dart Takes Over
The New York Giants have benched Russell Wilson in favor of rookie Jaxson Dart after an 0-3 start. Can Dart revive Brian Daboll’s team, or will this season mark the end of Wilson’s NFL career?...

Garrett Crochet's gem lifts Red Sox past Blue Jays, closer to postseason
Garrett Crochet pitched eight scoreless innings, Carlos Narvaez hit a three-run home run and the visiting Boston Red Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 on Wednesday night.,Crochet (18-5) allowed three hits and no walks while striking out six to lower his ERA to 2.59.,Masataka Yoshida added a sol...

High-scoring offenses clash as Kansas hosts Cincinnati
Following a well-balanced effort in a resounding victory over West Virginia, Kansas will face high-powered Cincinnati on Saturday in a Big 12 matchup in Lawrence, Kan.,Kansas (3-1, 1-0 Big 12) defeated the Mountaineers last Saturday 41-10. The Jayhawks ran for 242 yards at nearly 6 yards per carry, ...

Blue Jays and Red Sox set for series with postseason stakes galore
The Toronto Blue Jays' postseason ticket officially has been punched.,Their next goal is to win the American League East as they close out the regular season with a six-game homestand that opens Tuesday night against the Boston Red Sox.,The Blue Jays (90-66) clinched a playoff berth with an 8-5 vict...

Cardinals RB James Conner reportedly out for season after injuring ankle
Arizona Cardinals two-time Pro Bowl running back James Conner will undergo surgery and miss the remainder of the season after sustaining an ankle injury in Sunday's game, ESPN reported.,The injury occurred in the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif. The Cardinals were...

Cardinals RB James Conner (ankle) ruled out after being carted off
Arizona Cardinals two-time Pro Bowl running back James Conner was carted off with an ankle injury in the third quarter of Sunday's game at the San Francisco 49ers.,Conner had his right leg bent awkwardly underneath him while being tackled near the line of scrimmage on a carry. He immediately appeare...