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Oklahoma coach mum on when DeMarco Murray serves ban
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables did not shed light Wednesday on when running backs coach DeMarco Murray would serve his NCAA-mandated one-game suspension for recruiting violations.,Venables, instead, said the program was focused on playing its season opener on Friday against visiting Temple.,"I won't ...
New-look Indiana aims to keep Keyone Jenkins, FIU in check
Although Indiana is set to begin a new era when it faces Florida International on Saturday afternoon in Bloomington, Ind., first-year coach Curt Cignetti just wants to take things one game at a time. ,Cignetti has the daunting task of rebuilding a Hoosiers program that went 9-27 under Tom Allen over...
New QBs in focus for Maryland, UConn ahead of Week 1
With a fresh schedule and a new starting quarterback, Maryland coach Mike Locksley is in the holiday spirit ahead of the team's season opener on Saturday against UConn in College Park, Md.,"This is like Christmas for me," Locksley said. "... We've gotta play the game to see who we are and start the ...
Royals place RHP Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) on IL
The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Michael Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a left strained hamstring. ,Lorenzen, 32, exited his start in the second inning Tuesday night against the host Cleveland Guardians. He apparently sustained the injury earlier in the frame covering f...
Chiefs' Travis Kelce buys stake of aptly named race horse
Maybe Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce decided to buy a share of a race horse because of its name: Swift Delivery.,Kelce, who has won three Super Bowls, began dating music superstar Taylor Swift last summer.,Bloodhorse reported Tuesday that Kelce joined with the Zoldan Family -- owners...
Shane Lowry: 'Almost embarrassing' to make Tour Championship debut
Shane Lowry made history earlier this year by tying a major scoring record with a 9-under-par 62 during the third round of the PGA Championship.,After recording a victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in late April, Lowry has put himself in position to make more history when he makes his Tour...
Reports: Cowboys signing RB Dalvin Cook
The Dallas Cowboys are signing running back Dalvin Cook, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,ESPN reported Cook will start off on the practice squad.,He worked out for the team on Tuesday and will be part of a reconfigured Cowboys backfield featuring Ezekiel Elliott....
PGA Tour's best arrive at new-look East Lake to decide FedEx Cup
ATLANTA -- Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele have been the two best golfers in the world in 2024, head and shoulders above their competition. But neither of their decorated resumes includes a FedEx Cup.,That's something both men will try to change this week at the Tour Championship at East Lak...
Ten College Football Players With No Margin for Error in 2024
These 10 college football players have no margin for error in the 2024 season, as they're pivotal components to their team's success....
Shedeur Sanders and Five Heisman Candidates Who Will Be out of the Race by October
Last season, everyone expected Caleb Williams to run away with the Heisman. Didn't happen. These five Heisman candidates will be out of the race by October....
Wednesday August 28 Best Sports Betting Picks and Predictions for MLB
It's a loaded MLB slate on Wednesday August 28th, so here are our best baseball sports betting picks and predictions for 7/28/2024....
Get to know 20 CFB stars in the making
The college football season begins in force this week, filled with established stars such as Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham and Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon III., ,But the beginning of each season is filled with the promise of new stars - players ...
Pete Alonso, Mets look to flex muscles vs. Diamondbacks
Pete Alonso is slated to become a free agent following the season, but he doesn't sound like a guy who wants to leave the New York Mets.,Alonso further etched his name into franchise lore during Tuesday's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He will look to add to his exploits on Wednesday when New Yo...
Orioles' Corbin Burnes wants to start turnaround vs. Dodgers
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Corbin Burnes was an All-Star in the first half of the season, but he has been all over the place during the past month. ,Burnes (12-6, 3.28 ERA) will have a chance to get back on track when he faces the host Los Angeles Dodgers in the middle contest of a three-game se...
Rockies look to rebound from demoralizing loss in rematch vs. Marlins
The road hasn't been kind to the Colorado Rockies in 2024, but things have been much different in Denver. ,The Rockies have won four of their last five series at home, a stretch of good fortune that could turn this week in a four-game set against the Miami Marlins. ,However, if the Rockies can rebou...
Padres' Joe Musgrove aims to continue sizzling run in clash vs. Cards
San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove has been in top form since recovering from bone spurs in his elbow and returning from his second stint on the injured list.,He has an 0.57 ERA with 16 strikeouts and just three walks in 15 2/3 innings in his last three starts (1-0). ,Musgrove (4-4, 4.43 ERA...
Jarren Duran, Brayan Bello look to lead Red Sox past Jays
A night after both teams saw streaks end, the Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays will continue what amounts to a five-game series on Wednesday night. ,The Red Sox had been on a four-game skid before Tuesday's solid 6-3 win, which featured a Jarren Duran leadoff home run and outstanding team defens...
Yankees look to rebound from sloppy game against Nationals
The New York Yankees will look to bounce back from a night of missed opportunities and misplays when they visit the Washington Nationals in the finale of their three-game series Wednesday evening.,New York committed a season-high four errors and left eight men on base in a 4-2 loss Tuesday night.,Th...
Tigers look to ride hot offense in rematch vs. struggling Angels
The Detroit Tigers opened the season with five straight victories. ,They have matched that streak over the past five days.,Detroit will look for its sixth straight victory in the middle contest of a three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.,The Tigers relied on th...
Athletics' Osvaldo Bido rides hot streak into matchup with Reds
Oakland A's right-hander Osvaldo Bido will try to win his fourth consecutive start when he faces the host Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday evening in the second game of a three-game series.,Bido (5-3, 3.24 ERA) has allowed only one run and five hits over his past three starts covering 17 innings. He has...