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Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal feeling better after injury scare
The Detroit Tigers avoided the worst-case scenario with the abdominal injury to left-hander Tarik Skubal and the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner is being lined up to make his next start.,Skubal, 28, exited his start Friday against the Miami Marlins after 3 1/3 innings with tightness i...

Unsatisfied Dream face determined Fever in playoff opener
For the better part of the last two months, no team has appeared to play with as much confidence as the Atlanta Dream.,Fresh off its best regular season in franchise history with 30 wins, No. 3 seeded Atlanta has much more it would like to accomplish. After six straight losing seasons, the Dream hir...

Valkyries face uphill battle in Game 1 vs. Lynx
The WNBA playoffs for the No. 1 seed Minnesota Lynx begin in Minneapolis on Sunday when they face the eighth-seeded Golden State Valkyries for the second straight game.,Minnesota and Golden State had a warmup for the playoffs in the last game of the regular season on Thursday, when the Lynx posted a...

Saints acquire injured WR Ja'Lynn Polk from Patriots
The New Orleans Saints acquired injured wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk from the New England Patriots on Saturday.,While the Saints noted that they acquired the wideout for "future considerations," multiple media outlets reported they are picking up a seventh-round pick in the 2028 NFL Draft in exchange ...

Tennessee lands 5-star recruit Oliviyah Edwards
Five-star power forward Oliviyah Edwards, one of the top recruits in the Class of 2026, has committed to play at Tennessee.,"BIG OH to the BIG ORANGE I'm blessed and excited to announce my commitment to the University of Tennessee!" she posted Saturday on X, formerly Twitter.,The 6-foot-3 Edwards is...

Blackhawks G Spencer Knight agrees to 3-year extension
Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Spencer Knight agreed to a three-year, $17.5 million extension on Saturday.,Knight, 24, is entering the final season of a $13.5 million deal. The extension begins in the 2026-27 campaign.,He posted a 5-8-2 record with a 3.18 goals-against average and .893 save percentag...

Report: MRI confirms torn Achilles for Commanders' Austin Ekeler
An MRI confirmed that Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler sustained a season-ending torn Achilles, NFL Network announced Saturday.,Ekeler was injured on a non-contact play during the Commanders' 27-18 loss to the host Green Bay Packers on Thursday.,Ekeler, who has endured a series of ai...

Pitt, West Virginia add 4 games to 'Backyard Brawl' series
Pitt and West Virginia agreed to extend their "Backyard Brawl" series by four seasons.,The two rivals meet Saturday in Morgantown, W.Va., in what will be their final game until the series picks up again in 2029. The Friday agreement between the schools added four games from 2033-36.,"The Backyard Br...

Blazers' sale deal signed, governors' approval next
A group led by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has reached a formal agreement to purchase the Portland Trail Blazers from the estate of Paul Allen, a deal that will require approval from the NBA board of governors to become official.,The Trail Blazers announced the agreement on Friday. The Oreg...

Reds seek to convert opportunities in rematch vs. A's
The Cincinnati Reds look to rebound from a night of missed opportunities when they face the Athletics in the middle contest of a three-game series on Saturday night at West Sacramento, Calif.,Cincinnati missed the chance to gain ground on the New York Mets in the National League wild-card race as th...

Mariners face Angels, aiming for eighth straight victory
Another night, another hero for the Seattle Mariners.,Backup catcher Mitch Garver was the latest, hitting a tiebreaking solo homer with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the Mariners a 2-1 victory against the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Friday.,It was the seventh victory in a ro...

A win away from playoff berth, Brewers turn to Jacob Misiorowski against Cards
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to hard-throwing rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski as they try to become the first MLB team to clinch a postseason berth when they host the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.,Misiorowski (5-2, 4.09 ERA) will be opposed by right-hander Sonny Gray (13-8, 4.45 ERA).,Th...
Seattle Mariners Chase History Again: Can 2025 Team Succeed Where 2001 Failed?
The 2001 Mariners won 116 games but fell short in October. The 2025 club is chasing a different ending with a red-hot offense and AL West race heating up....
NFL Week 2 Prop Bet Betting Guide: 10 Must-Play Player Props Across the Slate
Check out the 10 best NFL Week 2 player props, including picks for Josh Allen, Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, and more....
Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford Fight Card Predictions: Best Bets and Sleeper Upsets
See the best bets for Canelo vs. Crawford at Allegiant Stadium, including why Terence Crawford has upset value and a Vargas Jr. KO prop worth a sprinkle....
Why 49ers vs. Saints Will Be the Grossest Matchup of Week 2
San Francisco heads to New Orleans shorthanded in Week 2. Full breakdown of odds, injuries, and why the Saints might be the smart underdog play....
College Football Week 3 Best Bets: Pitt vs. WVU, USF vs. Miami, and More
Break down the best Week 3 college football bets, including Pitt vs. West Virginia, USF vs. Miami, and a Jeremiyah Love rushing prop against Texas A&M....

Tigers, amid injury worries, look to snap Marlins' winning streak
The Detroit Tigers, who are closing in on their likely first American League Central title since 2014, suddenly have reason for concern.,Detroit (84-64), which will visit the Miami Marlins (69-79) on Saturday afternoon in the middle game of a weekend series, suffered a pair of injuries during an 8-2...

High-octane Phillies aim to continue roll vs. reeling Royals
The Philadelphia Phillies are closing in on the National League East title -- and they can take another step toward that goal Saturday evening when they host the Kansas City Royals.,Philadelphia (88-60) has won five straight games to drop its magic number to three as it aims to clinch its second str...

Pirates looking to end skid as series continues at Nationals
Youth will be served on Saturday when the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals play the second game of their weekend series.,With Pittsburgh (64-84) looking to snap a seven-game losing streak, a pair of rookies who have combined for six major league appearances will square off wh...