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Struggling New York City FC aim to break out vs. D.C. United
Two weeks after last taking to the pitch, New York City FC return to action looking to snap a six-match winless streak when they visit D.C. United on Saturday at Washington D.C.,New York (11-10-6, 39 points) enters the match on a 0-2-4 stretch. NYCFC haven't collected three points since a victory ag...

Buccaneers missing at least three starters vs. Lions
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have ruled out three starters --All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (foot, ankle), defensive tackle Calijah Kancey (calf) and right tackle Luke Goedeke (concussion) -- for Sunday's road game against the Detroit Lions. ,Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles also ruled out backup corner...

Vikings rule out WR Jordan Addison (ankle) vs. 49ers
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison will miss Sunday's game against the visiting San Francisco 49ers with a right ankle injury.,Addison, 22, didn't practice this week and will be replaced in the starting lineup by Jalen Nailor. Trent Sherfield, Trishton Jackson and Brandon Powell could al...

Report: Auburn to bench veteran QB Payton Thorne vs. New Mexico
Auburn is making a change at quarterback, starting redshirt freshman quarterback Hank Brown on Saturday against visiting New Mexico, Auburn Live reported Friday.,He replaces fifth-year quarterback Payton Thorne, the returning starter who started the first two games of the season for the Tigers.,Thor...

Hendrick Motorsports has proven track record at Watkins Glen
Thirty-eight cars are entered in Sunday's Go Bowling at the Glen at Watkins Glen International, and everyone's eyes will likely be on four cars in one powerhouse racing organization.,Hendrick Motorsports.,One of Rick Hendrick's cars has visited Victory Lane in the NASCAR Cup Series' past five visits...

Spirit re-sign rookie F Makenna Morris for 2025
The Washington Spirit have signed rookie forward Makenna Morris to a one-year contract for the 2025 season, the NWSL club announced Friday.,Morris, 22, is playing this season on a one-year deal after being selected 13th overall in the 2024 draft out of Clemson.,"Makenna has been a valuable piece of ...

Prosecutor: Driver charged in Gaudreau case was legally drunk
The man accused of killing NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother in a crash was legally drunk and drinking in his vehicle at the time of the incident, prosecutors said Friday.,Sean Higgins, 43, had a blood-alcohol content of 0.087 percent, above the New Jersey limit of 0.08 court, prose...

No. 1 Iga Swiatek latest to pull out of Korea Open
World No. 1 Iga Swiatek on Friday became the latest WTA star to pull out of next week's Korea Open in Seoul.,The five-time Grand Slam winner from Poland cited fatigue as the reason for her withdrawal.,Swiatek is the fifth current or former top-10 player to withdraw, joining defending tournament cham...

South Carolina athletic director Ray Tanner stepping down
South Carolina will launch a search for a new athletic director after Ray Tanner announced Friday that he is stepping down.,Tanner, 66, has guided the Gamecocks' athletic department since 2012 and will stay on until a replacement is hired. The national search for a new AD is set to begin at the end ...
MLB Best Sports Betting Picks and Predictions for Friday September 13, 2024
These are our top betting picks and predictions for Friday September 13th's MLB slate of games as playoff races are heating up across the MLB....

Cubs can't afford slipup in series at Colorado
The Colorado Rockies just finished a three-game series with a team fighting for a wild-card berth and now face another when the Chicago Cubs come to town on Friday night.,Chicago will send Javier Assad (7-5, 3.14 ERA) to the mound while Colorado is expected to activate Austin Gomber (5-10, 4.50) fro...

D-backs aim to stay hot at plate in opener vs. Brewers
The Arizona Diamondbacks are hoping a day off doesn't derail their torrid offense.,After scoring 32 total runs during three straight victories, the Diamondbacks return to the field Friday night when they open a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers in Phoenix.,Arizona (82-64) leads the bat...

Yankees look to keep the clutch hits going against Red Sox
The New York Yankees have not relied on a prolific offense of late, but rather are doing just enough to eke out wins and widen their lead in the American League East.,After game-ending hits by Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Juan Soto, the Yankees seek a third straight win when they host the Boston Red Sox on...

Reports: Twins release minor-leaguer for helping opposition
Derek Bender is no longer a part of the Minnesota Twins' organization after the minor league catcher reportedly told batters on the opposing team what pitches were coming.,According to reports from ESPN and The Athletic on Thursday, Bender was released from the low Class-A Fort Myers Mighty Mussels ...

James Cook scores 3 TDs as Bills blow out Dolphins
James Cook tallied three touchdowns, Ja'Marcus Ingram grabbed the first two interceptions of his career and the Buffalo Bills trounced the Miami Dolphins 31-10 on Thursday in Miami Gardens, Fla.,Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was intercepted three times, including a pick-6 by Ingram that blew t...

Sabrina Ionescu gets off to fast start as Liberty rout Wings
Sabrina Ionescu poured in 20 points, 16 of them in a torrid first quarter, as the New York Liberty pummeled the Dallas Wings 99-67 on Thursday in Arlington, Texas, in the second game between the teams in a three-night span.,New York (31-6) won its fifth straight contest and carries a 3 1/2-game lead...

David Lipsky shoots 65, takes first-round lead in Napa
David Lipsky grabbed the first-round lead at the Procore Championship by shooting a 7-under-par 65 on Thursday in Napa, Calif.,Lipsky birdied four of his final six holes at the Silverado Resort's North Course en route to a 5-under 32 on the back nine. He leads Patton Kizzire and Scotland's Martin La...

Juan Soto's hit gives Yankees a 10-inning win over Red Sox
Juan Soto hit a game-ending single to open the 10th inning and the New York Yankees outlasted the visiting Boston Red Sox for a 2-1 victory Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series.,Soto gave the Yankees their fourth walk-off win this season when he hit a 2-2 sinker from Josh Winckowski (4...

Sabrina Ionescu gets off to fast start as Liberty roll past Wings
Sabrina Ionescu poured in 20 points, 16 of them in a torrid first quarter, as the visiting New York Liberty pummeled the Dallas Wings 99-67 on Thursday in Arlington, Texas, in the second game between the teams in a three-night span., ,New York (31-6) won its fifth straight contest and carries a 3 1/...

Reports: Junior Bridgeman buying 10 percent equity in Bucks
Junior Bridgeman, who played 10 of his 12 NBA seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, is acquiring a 10 percent ownership stake in the team, per multiple media reports on Thursday.,Bridgeman, who turns 71 on Tuesday, is reportedly buying the stake at a $3.4 billion valuation. ,Dee and Jimmy Haslam bought ...