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Patrick Cantlay shifts gears in unusual altitude tracking third BMW title
The BMW Championship is currently the only leg of the PGA Tour's FedEx Cup playoffs that rotates venues each year. Patrick Cantlay has shown he can bag BMW wins no matter which course is up for its turn.,But the 2024 edition of the tournament presents an entirely different challenge: an 8,130-yard t...

Vikings DC Brian Flores: Tua Tagovailoa criticism 'hit me'
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores felt the emotional toll of former pupil Tua Tagovailoa's criticism but vowed to use the harsh assessment to grow as a coach. ,Flores was joined by current Minnesota players on Tuesday and responded to the Dolphins' quarterback telling "The Dan LeBatard Show...

Cardinals activate Matt Carpenter, release Brandon Crawford
The St. Louis Cardinals activated designated hitter/infielder Matt Carpenter from the 10-day injured list and granted infielder Brandon Crawford his unconditional release on Tuesday.,The Cardinals also optioned former top outfield prospect Jordan Walker to Triple-A Memphis and recalled infielder Luk...

Depleted Diamondbacks sign INF Luis Guillorme
The Arizona Diamondbacks signed veteran infielder Luis Guillorme on Tuesday, one day after losing second baseman Ketel Marte to the injured list.,Guillorme, 29, started this season with the Atlanta Braves and was traded on May 9 to the Los Angeles Angels, who designated him for assignment last week....

Reports: Diamondbacks signing INF Luis Guillorme
The Arizona Diamondbacks are signing veteran infielder Luis Guillorme after losing second baseman Ketel Marte to the injured list, multiple outlets reported on Tuesday.,Guillorme, 29, started this season with the Atlanta Braves and was traded on May 9 to the Los Angeles Angels, who designated him fo...

Cubs release reliever Hector Neris
The Chicago Cubs released reliever Hector Neris and called up fellow right-hander Jack Neely on Tuesday.,Neris, recently designated for assignment, signed a one-year, $9 million contract in the offseason. The deal included a $9 million team option for 2025.,That would have converted to a player opti...

Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks (personal) leaves camp
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks left training camp for personal reasons on Tuesday.,Coach Mike McCarthy said Cooks won't return to Oxnard, Calif., and will rejoin the team in Texas.,"Everything is good," McCarthy said. "It's a good thing. But he won't practice today or tomorrow.",Dallas h...

South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers to start season opener
LaNorris Sellers has been named South Carolina's starting quarterback for its 2024 season opener.,Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer announced Tuesday that Sellers beat out Auburn transfer Robby Ashford for the honor. South Carolina opens its season against Old Dominion on Aug. 31 in Columbia, S.C.,"LaNor...

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill wearing brace on right hand
Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill was spotted wearing a protective brace on his right hand during Tuesday's practice.,Per the Miami Herald, Hill participated in some on-field work during individual drills but did not catch a pass during the session.,It was unclear when Hill sustained the...

Report: Mike Greenberg to host 'Sunday NFL Countdown'
ESPN will name network veteran Mike Greenberg as the host of "Sunday NFL Countdown," The Athletic reported Tuesday.,He will replace Samantha Ponder, who was fired last week with one year and more than $1 million remaining on her three-year deal in what The Athletic called a cost-cutting move.,Greenb...

Report: Cubs releasing reliever Hector Neris
The Chicago Cubs are releasing reliever Hector Neris and plan to call up fellow right-hander Jack Neely, ESPN reported on Tuesday.,Neris, who recently was designated for assignment, signed a one-year, $9 million contract in the offseason that also had a $9 million team option for 2025.,That would ha...

No. 1 Jannik Sinner tests positive for steroid, won't be banned
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner twice tested positive for a banned substance in March but will not be suspended because he was not at fault, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Tuesday.,The samples the Italian submitted at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells on March 10 and March 18...
Milwaukee Bucks Snubbed by NBA Christmas Day Slate is Absolutely Disrespectful
The NBA revealed their Christmas Day schedule for 2024, which oddly excluded Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. ...
Tuesday August 20 Best Sports Betting Picks, Predictions for MLB & WNBA
These are our top betting picks and predictions for Tuesday August 20th's MLB and WNBA slate of games, including picks for the WNBA and MLB....

Can hot-hitting Adrian Del Castillo continue to carry D-backs?
Arizona Diamondbacks rookie catcher Adrian Del Castillo will be hard-pressed to top his Monday performance.,Del Castillo -- playing a major league game in his hometown of Miami for the first time -- belted a grand slam and drove in a career-high six runs in Arizona's 9-6 win over the Marlins. The te...

WTA roundup: Aryna Sabalenka emotional after Cincinnati title
No. 3 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus defeated No. 6 seed Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-5 in an hour and 15 minutes to win the Cincinnati Open on Monday in Mason, Ohio.,Sabalenka broke through for the first time since the Australian Open and won her first WTA 1000 tournament title of the year by stopping th...

Rookie Adrian Del Castillo has 6 RBIs, D-backs overpower Marlins
Rookie catcher Adrian Del Castillo, a Miami native playing his first pro game in his hometown, slugged a grand slam and drove in six runs, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-6 win over the host Marlins on Monday night.,Del Castillo went 2-for-4 with a walk and his first career stolen base. He a...

Duke names Texas transfer Maalik Murphy starting QB
Maalik Murphy will be Duke's starting quarterback when the Blue Devils open their season against Elon on Aug. 30.,Murphy, a redshirt sophomore, transferred from Texas, where he got into seven games and started two in 2023. Murphy completed 40 of 71 passes for 477 yards, three touchdowns and three in...

Brewers aim to widen NL Central lead over Cardinals
The streaking Milwaukee Brewers are running away with the National League Central race, and they can widen the gap even more this week.,Milwaukee sits 11 games ahead of the second-place St. Louis Cardinals heading into their three-game series in St. Louis, which begins Tuesday night.,Brewers manager...

WTA roundup: Aryna Sabalenka wins WTA 1000 title in Cincinnati
No. 3 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus defeated No. 6 seed Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-5 in an hour and 15 minutes to win the Cincinnati Open on Monday in Mason, Ohio.,Sabalenka broke through for the first time since the Australian Open and won her first WTA 1000 tournament title of the year by stopping th...