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Tigers ace Tarik Skubal (left side tightness) to undergo tests
Detroit Tigers ace left-hander Tarik Skubal left Friday night's series opener against the host Miami Marlins due to tightness in his left side. ,According to ESPN, Skubal will undergo imaging Saturday to learn the extent of the injury.,Skubal, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, reti...

Chanettee Wannasaen holds 2-shot Kroger Queen City lead
Chanettee Wannasaen maintained her lead at the Kroger Queen City Championship by shooting a 4-under-par 68 on Friday in Hamilton, Ohio.,The 21-year-old from Thailand built on a first-round 63 to get to 13-under 131 at the tournament's halfway point. She has a two-shot lead over countrywoman and Worl...

Struggling Timbers welcome road-averse Red Bulls
The Portland Timbers are above the playoff line in the Western Conference but have done little lately to improve their positioning.,The New York Red Bulls are trying to chase down a playoff spot in the East but have struggled to win road games.,Portland attempts to halt a season-worst four-game winl...

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal exits with apparent injury
Detroit Tigers ace left-hander Tarik Skubal left Friday night's series opener against the host Miami Marlins due to an apparent injury.,Skubal, the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner, retired Miami's Heriberto Hernandez on a popup leading off the bottom of the fourth inning. Before throw...

Sporting KC, RSL aim to improve playoff chances
Two clubs desperate to get back into the postseason picture meet Saturday when Sporting Kansas City visit Real Salt Lake in Sandy, Utah.,Salt Lake (9-14-4, 31 points) is four points behind the San Jose Earthquakes for the final Western Conference wild-card slot. The situation is even more dire for S...

Dolphins' Tyreek Hill declines to address wife's abuse allegations
Four days after TMZ publicized eight alleged incidents of domestic violence committed by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, he said his focus was on football when questioned by reporters about the allegations for the first time Friday.,Hill and his wife, Keeta Vaccaro, are in the middle of a ...

Sky GM expects Angel Reese to stay despite late-season rift
Chicago Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca said Friday the franchise is preparing for star forward Angel Reese to be on the roster next season despite a rocky finish to the 2025 campaign that saw the All-Star suspended and sidelined.,Reese, 22, missed the final two games of the year with what the te...

Dolphins' Tyreek Hill opts to not address wife's abuse allegations
Four days after TMZ publicized eight alleged incidents of domestic violence committed by Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill, he said his focus was on football when questioned by reporters about the allegations for the first time Friday.,Hill and his wife, Keeta Vaccaro, are in the middle of a ...

49ers QB Brock Purdy out; Mac Jones to start vs. Saints
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy did not practice this week while nursing left shoulder and toe ailments, and on Friday he was ruled out of Sunday's game at the New Orleans Saints.,Starting under center in Purdy's place will be Mac Jones, who took all the first-team reps in practice on We...

Nick Arbuckle's starting stint winding down as Argos battle Elks
Nick Arbuckle was MVP of last season's Grey Cup and he leads the CFL in passing yardage this season, but he might be making his last start of the season for the Toronto Argonauts.,With former CFL Most Outstanding Player Chad Kelly removed from the six-game injured list, Arbuckle's hold on the starti...

Former Syracuse star Tiana Mangakahia dies at 30 after cancer battle
Former Syracuse basketball star Tiana Mangakahia died on Thursday at age 30 after a long battle with cancer.,She was surrounded by family and friends when she passed in her hometown of Brisbane, Australia, the school said in a news release on Friday.,"The ultimate fighter!" Syracuse head coach Felis...

NFL Week 2: Predictions, Prop Pick for every game
Field Level Media NFL writers offer their prediction and one intriguing prop bet for every Week 2 game.,Cincinnati Bengals vs. Jacksonville Jaguars,Sunday, 1 p.m. ET,FanDuel odds: Bengals -3.5, Total 49.5,Prediction: Bengals 30-23,Prop Pick: Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase over 84.5 yards (-113 Bet365),Cha...

Reports: Ex-49ers K Jake Moody joins Bears' practice squad
Kicker Jake Moody signed with the Chicago Bears' practice squad Friday after he was waived this week by the San Francisco 49ers, multiple outlets reported.,Moody missed a pair of field goals in the 49ers' season opening 17-13 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. San Francisco signed kicker Eddy Pineir...

Lions remain cautious with LT Taylor Decker (shoulder)
Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker was not expected to practice on Friday, putting his availability in question for Sunday's game against the visiting Chicago Bears.,Lions coach Dan Campbell, however, said Decker wants to play against the Bears (0-1) and is leaving the door open for the Pro Bow...

Jets CB Sauce Gardner (groin) limited but expected to play
New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner will be a limited participant again at Friday's practice but should be OK for Sunday's game against the visiting Buffalo Bills, coach Aaron Glenn said.,Gardner was limited in Thursday's practice due to a groin injury.,"I think he'll be OK," Glenn said prior to ...
Green Bay Packers Look Like Super Bowl Contenders After 2-0 Start
Green Bay’s “five-headed dragon” offense and dogged defense have the Packers looking like true Super Bowl contenders after a 2-0 start....
College Football Week 3 Picks: Ohio State, Miami, Notre Dame, and More Predictions
Get the best college football Week 3 picks and predictions, including Ohio State vs Ohio, Oklahoma vs Temple, Georgia vs Tennessee and more....

Report: Season over for Rockies RHP Chase Dollander
The Colorado Rockies reportedly will place right-hander Chase Dollander on the 15-day injured list, effectively ending the rookie's season.,The Denver Post reported Friday that the 2023 first-round pick (ninth overall) is dealing with a knee injury. He had been in line to start Saturday's game at Sa...

Agent: Malcolm Brogdon agrees to 1-year contract with Knicks
The New York Knicks are signing free-agent guard Malcolm Brogdon to a one-year contract, his agent told ESPN on Friday morning.,A former Sixth Man of the Year winner, Brogdon spent the past two seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers and Washington Wizards. Injuries limited his availability over the...

Offensive-minded Earthquakes host LAFC in NFL stadium
A pair of teams out to help their playoff prospects will meet Saturday when the San Jose Earthquakes host Los Angeles FC in a super-sized venue at Santa Clara, Calif.,The match will be at the home of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers, with soaring ticket sales of more than 45,000 allowing the Earthquake...