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Tommy Paul (foot) WDs from Rolex Paris Masters
Tommy Paul withdrew from the upcoming Rolex Paris Masters on Thursday as he works his way through an ongoing left foot injury.,His absence likely will mark the end of the season for Paul, who on June 9 rose to a career-best No. 8 ranking. He currently is ranked No. 20 in the world.,Paul, 28, last co...
Reports: Texas Tech to start QB Will Hammond vs. OK State
Backup quarterback Will Hammond will make his second straight start for No. 14 Texas Tech on Saturday against visiting Oklahoma State, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Behren Morton still is recovering from a knee injury but would be available in an emergency role for the Red Raiders (6-1, 3-1 Bi...
Augusta chairman on Masters criteria change: 'Golf is a global game'
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley said the recent change in invitation criteria announced by the Masters was driven by the increased international representation at the tournament.,Augusta National Golf Club and The R&A jointly announced on Aug. 26 a change in qualification criteria to ensure "s...
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi signs extension through 2028
Superstar Lionel Messi signed a contract extension with Inter Miami through 2028, the MLS club announced Thursday morning.,Inter Miami announced the news over social media with a video of Messi signing the contract at the construction site of their new stadium. The header in the video was simply: "H...
Zane Smith signs multi-year deal with Front Row Motorsports
Front Row Motorsports announced a multi-year contract extension with driver Zane Smith on Thursday.,Smith, 26, has produced five top-10 finishes through 34 NASCAR Cup Series starts this season with FRM.,The team also announced that Ryan Bergenty will remain the crew chief for the No. 38 Ford.,"We've...
Women's marathon record-holder banned 3 years
Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich, holder of the world record in the women's marathon, received a three-year ban Thursday after admitting to doping violations.,The Athletics Integrity Unit had issued a provisional suspension in July for a failed drug test on March 14, when she tested positive for the banned ...
Gen.G Esports advance to World Championship knockout round
Gen.G Esports swept Top Esports on Thursday to advance to the Knockout Stage at the $5 million League of Legends World Championship in Beijing.,Gen.G claimed its third victory in the Swiss Stage in the Round 4 High Match with a 25-minute win on blue and a 30-minute win on red.,Teams need three wins ...
NHL Best Bets Tonight: October 23rd Top NHL Betting Picks, Predictions
Free NHL picks and predictions for Thursday, October 23rd games including Hurricanes vs. Avalanche, Blackhawks vs. Lightning, and more top bets....
LeBron James Trade Rumors Swirl as Lakers Fall Flat Without Him on Opening Night
LeBron James’ absence and body language spark trade speculation as the Los Angeles Lakers fall to the Golden State Warriors despite Luka Doncic’s 43-point performance....
NBA's Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier arrested in gambling probe
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested Thursday morning in connection with a federal investigation into illegal gambling.,Also taken into custody was former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Damon Jones.,Billups, a member of the Basketball Hal...
Vikings vs. Chargers Week 8 Thursday Night Football Top Betting Picks, Predictions
The Minnesota Vikings face the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football, these are our expert betting picks to get NFL Week 8 started....
Miami Heat's Terry Rozier Arrested by FBI Amid Sports Betting Probe
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested by the FBI amid a federal sports betting investigation tied to prior NBA gambling activity....
Lamar Jackson at practice as Ravens prep for red-hot Bears
It's a flip-flop scenario with the Chicago Bears possessing a four-game winning streak and the Baltimore Ravens mired in a four-game slide.,One of those teams will see the end of a streak when the upstart Bears visit the banged-up Ravens on Sunday afternoon.,Chicago (4-2) is looking for its first fi...
Anthony Edwards' 41 points power Timberwolves past Trail Blazers
Anthony Edwards recorded 41 points and seven rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves used a strong fourth quarter to post a 118-114 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams.,Julius Randle had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists and Jad...
Timbers topple RSL, earn date with West No. 1 San Diego FC
Felipe Mora's first-half brace halted an extended dry spell and helped lift the Portland Timbers to a 3-1 victory over visiting Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference wild-card game on Wednesday night.,Kamal Miller's late header gave eighth-seeded Portland some insurance as the Timbers sealed a fi...
Victor Wembanyama (40 points), Spurs rout Mavs in Cooper Flagg's debut
Victor Wembanyama turned in a highlight-reel performance with 40 points and 15 rebounds as the visiting San Antonio Spurs opened the season with a 125-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.,Stephon Castle contributed 22 points, seven rebounds and six assists for San Antonio, which led by...
Habs' Mike Matheson nets OT winner, extending Flames' skid
Mike Matheson scored one minute into overtime, giving the visiting Montreal Canadiens a 2-1 victory over the slumping Calgary Flames on Wednesday.,Zach Bolduc also scored for the Canadiens, who have won six of their past seven games.,Montreal goaltender Jakub Dobes made 36 saves in yet another stron...
Report: Jimbo Fisher prepping return to coaching
Out of the coaching ranks since he was fired by Texas A&M in 2023 -- and received a college-sports record $77 million in a buyout -- Jimbo Fisher recently told Yahoo Sports that he has the itch to return to the college sideline.,Fisher, 60, is owed $7 million annually for the next seven years after ...
Japan's Yomiuri Giants to post INF Kazuma Okamoto
Kazuma Okamoto, one of the top sluggers in Japan, announced Wednesday that he is making himself available to Major League Baseball clubs via the posting system.,"I believe MLB is the best league in the world, and I've always wanted to play there. I've worked hard with that goal in mind," Okamoto sai...
Blues search for consistency vs. surging Mammoth
The St. Louis Blues started their four-game homestand by earning three of a possible six points in games against the Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars and Los Angeles Kings.,But Blues coach Jim Montgomery will be seeking improvement Thursday night when his team hosts the streaking Utah Mammoth in ano...