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Jets G Alijah Vera-Tucker (triceps) out for season
New York Jets right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker will miss the upcoming season after sustaining a triceps injury this week at practice, head coach Aaron Glenn said Thursday.,Glenn said Vera-Tucker's recovery time is about seven months. ESPN reported on Thursday morning that the 26-year-old lineman would...
Reports: G Cam Thomas stays with Nets on $6M qualifying offer
Guard Cam Thomas is signing his one-year, $6 million qualifying offer to remain with the Brooklyn Nets, according to multiple media reports Thursday.,As a restricted free agent, Thomas' agreement to the one-year deal will make him an unrestricted free agent next summer and free to sign with any team...
Reports: Broncos OLB Nik Bonitto agrees to 4-year extension worth up to $120M
Outside linebacker Nik Bonitto has agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Denver Broncos worth up to $120 million, including $70 million guaranteed, according to multiple media reports on Thursday morning.,Bonitto, who was entering the final season of his rookie contract and due $5.3 mill...
Defenses center stage in MNF test of Bears, Vikings prized QBs
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores never met a blitz package he didn't like, the type of hyper-aggressive approach prone to leaving a young quarterback rattled. ,Like-minded Dennis Allen begins his first season calling the shots for the Chicago Bears' defense on Monday night and un...
J.J. McCarthy NFL Debut: How Kevin O’Connell Plans to Develop His Franchise QB
J.J. McCarthy makes his NFL debut with the Vikings against the Bears. Here’s how Kevin O’Connell plans to guide his rookie QB’s development....
Yankees look to rebound after blowing lead vs. Astros
Houston third baseman Isaac Paredes resumed baseball activities on Wednesday, running at half speed before fielding grounders prior to the Astros' 8-7 victory over the visiting New York Yankees.,Paredes missed his 42nd game with a right hamstring strain that initially appeared serious enough to cost...
Dodgers' task to avert sweep: beat Pirates ace Paul Skenes
Paul Skenes continues to make history in his second season in the majors, but he knows he likely has only a few more chances to bolster his case for his first Cy Young Award.,The next opportunity comes Thursday night when Skenes opposes Blake Snell as the host Pittsburgh Pirates try to complete a th...
Appeal-ing result: Matt Chapman homers twice as Giants top Rockies
Matt Chapman went deep twice to extend San Francisco's home run streak to 17 games as the Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 10-8 in Denver on Wednesday to sweep a three-game series.,Chapman, who earlier Wednesday appealed a one-game suspension from Major League Baseball for his actions in a benches-c...
Astros score 4 in 8th to earn comeback win over Yankees
Yordan Alvarez produced a four-hit game and the Houston Astros rallied from a three-run deficit to defeat the visiting New York Yankees 8-7 on Wednesday.,The Astros (77-63) snapped an eight-game home losing streak to the Yankees (77-62) by clawing back against New York's bullpen, and extended their ...
Zac Gallen extends scoreless streak, D-backs blank Rangers
Arizona right-hander Zac Gallen pitched six scoreless innings, Corbin Carroll doubled and scored, and the Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 2-0 in Phoenix on Wednesday.,Gallen (11-13) stretched his scoreless streak to 12 innings, and he has given up only one run in his last 18 innings over three s...
Seahawks bid to restore home dominance as 49ers visit
A daunting home-field advantage is regularly associated with the Seattle Seahawks.,That might be put to the test Sunday afternoon when the NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers in the teams' season opener.,The Seahawks finished 10-7 last season, missing the playoffs by one game under rookie head coach ...
Sky overcome Tina Charles' record-setting night in win over Sun
Angel Reese posted a double-double of 18 points and 13 rebounds and Kamilla Cardoso scored 16 points to boost the host Chicago Sky to an 88-64 victory over the Connecticut Sun on Wednesday.,Kia Nurse had 12 points and Rachel Banham and Elizabeth Williams chipped in 10 apiece for the Sky, who stopped...
Amanda Anisimova pulls upset, will face Naomi Osaka in U.S. Open semis
Amanda Anisimova got some sweet revenge on Wednesday at the U.S. Open.,Fifty-three days after the American was defeated 6-0, 6-0 by Poland's Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon final, the No. 8 seed avenged her loss with a 6-4, 6-3 defeat of second-seeded Swiatek to advance into the semifinals in New York....
Surging Dream pull away late, top Sparks to maintain 2-seed
Rhyne Howard scored a team-high 19 points to help the red-hot Atlanta Dream post an 86-75 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday in College Park, Ga.,Brionna Jones added 16 points and 13 rebounds for Atlanta (27-14), which won its third straight and its fifth in six tries. Maya Ca...
2025 NFL Betting Guide: Best Futures Picks Before Week 1 Kickoff
Looking for the best NFL futures bets for 2025? From Joe Burrow’s passing totals to the Ravens’ Super Bowl chances, here are five wagers worth considering....
Thursday Night Football NFL Week 1 Betting Preview: Eagles vs. Cowboys Prediction
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys betting preview: Why Philadelphia's offense is the critical factor of the 28.5 team total in NFL Week 1 opener....
Janelle Salaun, Paige Bueckers square off as Valkyries host Wings
Two of the top rookies in the WNBA go head-to-head for a third and final time this season when Janelle Salaun and the Golden State Valkyries try for a fifth consecutive win at the expense of Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings on Thursday night in San Francisco.,Experiencing an impressive four-game ...
No. 15 Michigan visits No. 18 Oklahoma in rare blueblood clash
Michigan and Oklahoma have been on the biggest stages of college football regularly.,The programs are among the top five in winning percentage in the sport's history and have churned out All-Americans and championships.,Saturday, the two college football bluebloods meet for just the second time in t...
Micah Parsons aiming to play in Packers' opener vs. Lions
The status of Green Bay's recently acquired star edge rusher Micah Parsons adds an additional level of excitement and uncertainty to the highly anticipated NFC North opening matchup Sunday between the Packers and the visiting Detroit Lions, the defending division champions.,Parsons, acquired last we...
Giants 3B Matt Chapman suspended 1 game for pushing Rockies P Kyle Freeland
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman has been suspended one game for pushing Colorado Rockies starter Kyle Freeland during a benches-clearing incident Tuesday night at Coors Field, MLB announced Wednesday.,Chapman's suspension was supposed to begin Wednesday, but he's appealed the decisio...