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Mirror images, expectations up stakes in opener between No. 4 Clemson, No. 9 LSU
LSU and Clemson have a lot in common.,Both are nicknamed the Tigers, both have a home stadium nicknamed "Death Valley," both have quarterbacks who could be in New York for the Heisman Trophy presentation in December and be high first-round picks in the NFL draft, and both have head coaches feeling p...
Jannik Sinner launches U.S. Open title defense with easy win
Defending champion and No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner cruised through his first-round match at the U.S. Open, taking down Vit Kopriva of the Czech Republic 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 on Tuesday in New York.,The Italian never had his serve broken and needed just one hour and 38 minutes to complete the sweep. He hit sev...
Pirates reinstate OF Oneil Cruz, DFA LHP Andrew Heaney
The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated outfielder Oneil Cruz from the concussion injured list Tuesday, while left-hander Andrew Heaney was designated for assignment.,The Pirates also recalled right-hander Dauri Moreta from Triple-A Indianapolis, while rookie second baseman Ronny Simon was optioned to Tri...
Former South Florida coach Jim Leavitt facing battery, theft charges
Former South Florida football coach Jim Leavitt was arrested on Monday evening in St. Petersburg, Fla., on a felony grand theft charge and misdemeanor charges of simple battery and domestic battery.,Leavitt, 68, grabbed his ex-girlfriend by the arm as she tried to walk away and took her Louis Vuitto...
Saints choose QB1: Spencer Rattler over Tyler Shough
Spencer Rattler will be the starting quarterback when the New Orleans Saints open their season against the visiting Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 7.,New head coach Kellen Moore made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon after a tight competition between Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough, a second-round p...
Serena Williams pays tribute to big sister Venus
Following Venus Williams' three-set loss in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday, her younger sister Serena Williams paid her tribute on social media.,"Strength, courage, determination, class, perseverance, inspiration... there's not enough words to describe how proud I am of you @VenusWilliam...
MLB matches Giants, Yankees in early 2026 opener
As the 2025 pennant chase shifts into high gear, Major League Baseball released its 2026 regular-season schedule, which includes the earliest traditional season opener in history.,The New York Yankees are set to visit the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, March 25, to open next season. The previous...
Colorado names Kaidon Salter starting QB
Colorado named its replacement for departed quarterback Shedeur Sanders, with Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter set to take over under center for the Buffaloes.,Salter passed for 1,886 yards and 15 touchdowns, six interceptions in 11 games during his fourth season at Liberty last year. He also rushed f...
Finally: Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift announce engagement
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are taking their highly publicized "Love Story" to the next level.,The Kansas City Chiefs star tight end and the biggest pop star on the planet announced their engagement Tuesday in a five-photo joint post on Instagram.,"Your English teacher and your gym teacher are get...
Report: Steelers release veteran WR Robert Woods
The Pittsburgh Steelers released veteran wide receiver Robert Woods on Tuesday, ESPN reported.,Pittsburgh signed him to a one-year, $2 million contract as a free agent. He received a signing bonus of $745,000.,Woods, 33, played the past two seasons with the Houston Texans, catching 20 passes for 203...
Report: Commanders parting ways with DE Clelin Ferrell
The Washington Commanders are releasing defensive end Clelin Ferrell, Last Man Standig reported on Tuesday.,The fourth overall pick of the then-Oakland Raiders in the 2019 NFL Draft, Ferrell recorded 26 tackles and a forced fumble while starting 10 of the 14 games in which he played last season for ...
Mets president: Manager Carlos Mendoza to return in '26
Carlos Mendoza will return next season as the manager of the New York Mets, president of baseball operations David Stearns confirmed Tuesday.,"Oh yeah, Mendy's doing a great job," Stearns told "The Show" podcast. "I think he's the right person for this job.",Mendoza, 46, is in his second season as m...
Virginia Tech LB Caleb Woodson arrested on DWI charge
Virginia Tech junior linebacker Caleb Woodson is scheduled to appear in court Sept. 9 after his arrest on a charge of misdemeanor driving while intoxicated.,Woodson, 21, was arrested Saturday in that incident.,He also has a Sept. 16 court date for a reckless driving citation in which he reportedly w...
Penguins set to relaunch team Hall of Fame
After a 12-year hiatus, the Pittsburgh Penguins will embrace their team Hall of Fame once more, with the class of 2025 scheduled to be inducted Oct. 25.,The Penguins intermittently inducted Hall of Fame classes between 1992 and 2013, with the current incarnation set to take place with three separate...
Report: Titans to place RB Tyjae Spears (ankle) on IR
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears will be placed on injured reserve as he works his way back from a high-ankle sprain, ESPN reported Tuesday.,The move will keep Spears off the field for at least the first four games of the season for the Titans.,Spears, who was spotted this week in a walkin...
Masters resets rules for qualifying criteria that better align with the Open
Augusta National Golf Club announced Tuesday that winners of six national opens will earn invitations to the Masters starting in 2026.,The Scottish Open, Spanish Open, Japan Open, Hong Kong Open, Australian Open and South African Open will see their winners awarded with a Masters invitation.,The ann...
Aaron Judge vs. Cal Raleigh: The Weirdest MVP Race Ever
The AL MVP race is as close as it gets: Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh are producing identical value, with MLB history on the line....
College Football Week 1 Betting Picks: Top Totals, Leans for August 30th
Get our Saturday Week 1 CFB betting picks: total in Boise State vs. USF, Nebraska lean vs. Cincinnati. Full analysis, odds, and predictions for Week 1 college football....
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MLB Bet Picks Today: Tuesday August 26th's Expert Betting Predictions
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