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Braves RF Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) set for MRI
Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Saturday's 9-1 win over the host Colorado Rockies with left hamstring tightness and will have an MRI, Atlanta manager Walt Weiss told reporters after the game.,Acuna grabbed at his hamstring and pulled up when attempting to run out a grounder he hit in the ...

Braves RF Ronald Acuna Jr. leaves Rockies game with hamstring tightness
Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Saturday's game at the Colorado Rockies with left hamstring tightness.,Acuna grabbed at his hamstring and pulled up when attempting to run out a grounder he hit in the second inning in Denver. He limped off the field under his own power after being examined...

Pelicans C DeAndre Jordan named NBA's Teammate of Year
New Orleans Pelicans center DeAndre Jordan was named this year's winner of the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award on Wednesday.,Presented annually since 2012-13, the award recognizes the player deemed the league's best teammate, based on selfless play, leadership on and off the court as a ment...
Why Top NBA Draft Prospects Aren’t Guaranteed Stars
Breaking down the 2026 NBA Draft class, including top prospects and underrated sleepers....

Braves' Reynaldo Lopez a reliever 'for now' to work on delivery flaw
Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez is moving to the bullpen "for now" to work out a mechanical flaw in his delivery, Atlanta manager Walt Weiss told reporters Sunday.,Lopez began the season as Atlanta's No. 2 starter after making just one start in 2025 before undergoing season-ending shoulder surger...

Texans confirm contract extension for All-Pro DE Will Anderson Jr.
The Houston Texans announced they have signed All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. to a contract extension on Tuesday.,Terms of the deal weren't disclosed by the team, but the contract extension was first reported last Friday as being for three years and $150 million ($134 million guaranteed).,An...

Reports: Odell Beckham Jr. works out for Giants
A reunion between the New York Giants and former first-round pick Odell Beckham Jr. could be on the horizon after he reportedly worked out for the team and had a physical in the team facilityon Monday, according to reports from NFL Network and the New York Post.,Beckham, who played for new Giants co...

After DWI arrest, Aviators coach Ted Ginn Jr. sidelined for loss to Renegades
Columbus Aviators head coach Ted Ginn Jr. did not coach his team's UFL game against the Dallas Renegades on Sunday after he was arrested and subsequently released from jail on Saturday in Texas on a charge of driving while intoxicated.,The Renegades improved to 3-0 with a 28-23 victory over the Avia...

Aviators coach Ted Ginn Jr. not coaching vs. Renegades after DWI arrest
Columbus Aviators head coach Ted Ginn Jr. will not coach his team's Sunday UFL game against the Dallas Renegades after he was arrested and subsequently released from jail on Saturday on a charge of driving while intoxicated in Texas.,Ginn Jr., a former second-team All-American at Ohio State who was ...

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. 'where he needs to be' in ACL rehab
There is still no clear timetable for Michael Penix Jr.'s recovery from the torn ACL that ended the Falcons quarterback's 2025 season, coach Kevin Stefanski said Wednesday.,He added that Penix is "right where he needs to be" in his recovery from the injury sustained Nov. 16 vs. Carolina.,Stefanski h...

John Harbaugh, Giants considering Odell Beckham Jr. reunion
The New York Giants have discussed a reunion with former wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., coach John Harbaugh confirmed Monday at the NFL's league meetings.,Harbaugh, who said he still regularly talks and texts with Beckham after coaching him in 2023 with the Baltimore Ravens, said he's one of his "...
Tua Tagovailoa Signing With Atlanta Falcons Proves Kevin Stefanski Can’t Help Himself
The Falcons signed Tua Tagovailoa after his release from Miami, instantly creating a quarterback competition with Michael Penix Jr....
Atlanta Falcons Bet Big on James Pearce Jr. — and Lost
The Falcons’ decision to trade future draft capital for James Pearce Jr. has spiraled into a franchise-altering disaster....

Report: More details emerge in arrest of Falcons' James Pearce Jr.
Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker James Pearce Jr., who was arrested on five felony charges on Saturday in Florida, allegedly struck a police officer with his vehicle while evading arrest and crashed into a vehicle driven by WNBA player Rickea Jackson, ESPN reported on Monday.,Per the criminal compl...

Falcons LB James Pearce Jr. arrested on battery charges
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker James Pearce Jr. was arrested on two counts of aggravated battery, among other charges, in Florida on Saturday, according to an online court posting.,Pearce, 22, was arrested in Miami-Dade County, Doral police chief Edwin Lopez confirmed to Local 10 News. Pearce al...

Falcons' new regime not committing to Michael Penix Jr. as starting QB
If Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. was looking for a vote of confidence from the revamped Atlanta front office, he didn't get it during new GM Ian Cunningham's introductory press conference on Tuesday.,When asked if Penix, who is recovering from a torn ACL that prematurely ended his second NFL...
Why NBA Fans Are Wrong About Anthony Davis, Draymond Green and Michael Porter Jr.
As NBA trade season heats up, fans continue to misunderstand Anthony Davis, Draymond Green and Michael Porter Jr....

Seattle D Aneta Tejralova suspended two games
The PWHL suspended Seattle Torrent defender Aneta Tejralova for two games on Wednesday due to an illegal check to the head against the New York Sirens on Sunday.,The incident occurred at 11:25 of the first period in Seattle's 4-3 loss to the Sirens in Dallas. Tejralova was issued a major penalty and...

Falcons rule out Drake London (knee), Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles) vs. Saints
A bad week became even worse for the Atlanta Falcons on Friday when coach Raheem Morris told reporters that star receiver Drake London (knee) and rookie cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles) will both miss Sunday's game at the New Orleans Saints.,They join quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who is out ...
Michael Penix Jr. Injury Could Derail Falcons Amid Quarterback Uncertainty
The Atlanta Falcons fell to 3-7 after Week 11, and Michael Penix Jr.’s potential season-ending knee injury adds to their struggles. Kirk Cousins is set to take over, but without a first-round pick, Atlanta’s playoff hopes face major hurdles....