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Trade denied, Raiders WR Jakobi Meyers to play 'for teammates'
Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers ran a comeback route, focusing on producing in the regular season after his trade request was denied.,Meyers said Wednesday he met with decision-makers and decided dropping his trade request for taking the field was in the best interest of everyone involved.,"I as...
Amanda Anisimova gets revenge, beats Iga Swiatek to reach 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....
Zac Gallen extends scoreless streak, Diamondbacks 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 has given up only one run in his last 18 innings over three start...
Kerry Carpenter, Tigers capture finale in home series with Mets
Kerry Carpenter blasted a three-run homer and the host Detroit Tigers salvaged the finale of a three-game series with a 6-2 win over the New York Mets on Wednesday afternoon.,Riley Greene supplied a two-run single, while Colt Keith had two hits and scored twice for Detroit (81-60). Starting pitcher ...
Cowboys FB Hunter Luepke agrees to 2-year contract extension
Dallas Cowboys fullback Hunter Luepke has agreed to terms on a two-year extension worth up to $7.5 million, the team announced on Wednesday.,Luepke, going into the final year of his three-year rookie contract, was set to earn $1.03 million against the salary cap this season, which starts Thursday ni...
Reports: Jets fear G Alijah Vera-Tucker has season-ending injury
The New York Jets fear right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker sustained a season-ending torn triceps, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,Per the report, Vera-Tucker is getting a second opinion to confirm the injury and whether surgery is necessary.,The Jets did not comment on Vera-Tucker's health on Wednesday afte...
Report: Ravens TE Isaiah Likely (foot) expected out vs. Bills
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely is expected to miss the season-opening game at the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night as he recovers from a broken bone in his foot, NFL Network reported on Wednesday.,Likely was injured on July 29, underwent surgery and did not practice for the rest of training c...
Toronto's IndyCar race moving to Markham in 2026
IndyCar will be taking it to the streets in the city of Markham, Ontario.,On Wednesday, promoter Green Savoree Toronto ULC, the city of Markham and IndyCar announced a new multi-year agreement that will see the Grand Prix of Toronto move to its new home in the northeastern suburb.,The race, now name...
Packers LB Micah Parsons preparing to play Week 1
A previously scheduled padded practice Wednesday becomes a getting-to-know-you moment and test of health for Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons. ,Head coach Matt LaFleur said Parsons plans to test his ailing back in preparation for taking the field Sunday when the regular season begins in G...
Mavericks' P.J. Washington agrees to 4-year, $90M extension
Dallas Mavericks power forward P.J. Washington agreed to a four-year, $90 million contract extension.,ESPN reported Wednesday that Washington's representation, LIFT Sports Management, confirmed the deal.,Washington's extension spans through the 2029-30 season. He will pocket $14.1 million in 2025-26...
NFC North Primer: Packers push Lions, Bears looming
Ben Johnson jumped from his gig as the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions to become head coach of the Chicago Bears in a move that could create a seismic shift in the NFC North.,But that leap is bound to take some time as the Bears celebrate 40 years since the Super Bowl Shuffle.,The Bears a...
Oklahoma State won't have starting QB for trip to No. 6 Oregon
After dominating FCS teams in Week 1, the No. 6 Oregon Ducks and the Oklahoma State Cowboys clash Saturday afternoon in Eugene, Ore.,Oklahoma State won't have its starting quarterback for this one, but expects to have linebacker Wendell Gregory despite his arrest Saturday night on four counts of "la...
Reports: Jets G Alijah Vera-Tucker (arm) facing long absence
New York Jets right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker sustained an injury that could keep him out for a "significant time," The Athletic reported Wednesday.,ESPN reported it is an arm injury for Vera-Tucker, selected by the Jets with the 14th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft. ESPN further said the 26-year-...
Ole Miss, Kentucky head into conference play after warm-up wins
Ole Miss had an easy time winning its season opener., ,Kentucky had more difficulty but won its opener, too., ,One game is all the two Southeastern Conference rivals get before jumping into conference play when the No. 20 Rebels face the Wildcats in Lexington, Ky., on Saturday afternoon., ,Ole Miss ...
No. 16 Iowa State aims to end home hex in rivalry vs. Iowa
The home team hasn't prevailed in the Cy-Hawk rivalry since 2018, and Iowa State hasn't emerged victorious on its home turf in the series in 14 years.,The latter fact weighs heavy on the mind of Cyclones quarterback Rocco Becht as No. 16 Iowa State hosts Iowa in the high-stakes rivalry matchup on Sa...
No. 11 Illinois 'excited' for road game vs. Duke
Illinois' record when hitting the road to face a high-major non-conference foe isn't pretty. ,Here's the hefty historical burden No. 11 Illinois (1-0) carries into Saturday afternoon's visit to Duke (1-0): In 2023, the Bret Bielema-coached Illini lost at Kansas by 11. Two years before that, they got...
College Football Friday Best Bets: James Madison vs. Louisville, NIU vs. Maryland Picks
College football best bets for September 6th include James Madison's spread vs. Louisville and Maryland to handle NIU. Picks, odds and analysis for Friday's CFB slate....
Chiefs Dynasty Isn’t Over: Why Kansas City Remains Super Bowl Favorite
Despite a lopsided Super Bowl loss, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs remain NFL’s top contender heading into 2025....
MLB Best Bets September 3rd: Dodgers vs. Pirates, Phillies vs. Brewers Betting Predictions
Tuesday’s MLB picks include a Pirates first 5 innings wager against the Dodgers and a Phillies vs. Brewers moneyline bet at even odds....
Giants ride homer streak into finale of heated series at Rockies
The Colorado Rockies have had the reputation as a home-run team since they debuted in 1993, but the San Francisco Giants are quickly becoming known for their power.,San Francisco has homered in 16 straight games and can extend the streak on Wednesday night when it wraps up a three-game series in Den...