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Dominic Richardson, Tulsa earn rare win over reeling Oklahoma State
Dominic Richardson ran for 146 yards and Baylor Hayes passed for 219 yards and a touchdown as Tulsa dominated the first half and then held on for a 19-12 win over reeling Oklahoma State on Friday in Stillwater, Okla., in the 77th rendition of the Turnpike Classic.,The Golden Hurricane (2-2) also got...

Mike Weir, Cameron Percy carve up Pebble Beach in opening round
Canada's Mike Weir and Australia's Cameron Percy each carded 6-under-par scores of 66 on the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links to share the lead after one round of the Pure Insurance Championship on Friday in Monterrey, Calif.,Both the Pebble Beach and Spyglass Hill courses are being used for the tourna...

Lawyer: Six Wofford players reinstated amid improper benefits ordeal
A lawyer representing six Wofford men's basketball players who faced suspension said Friday that they have been reinstated.,It is the latest twist in a strange scandal that began last week with Wofford firing head coach Dwight Perry and associate head coach Tysor Anderson.,After The Field of 68 repo...

Phillies reinstate power hitter Alec Bohm from IL
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list, the club announced Friday as it prepared for a weekend series at Arizona.,Bohm was sidelined for the second time this season. In July, he suffered a fractured rib and missed one month of action. He was pl...

Sarah Schmelzel, Minami Katsu share lead in NW Arkansas
Sarah Schmelzel and Japan's Minami Katsu grabbed shares of the lead after one round of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship on Friday in Rogers, Ark.,Katsu posted a bogey-free, 8-under-par 63 at Pinnacle Country Club. Schmelzel matched that number with a white-hot finish -- four straight birdies at ...

Liquid, MongolZ, FURIA, Falcons reach FISSURE Playground 2 semis
Team Liquid, The MongolZ, FURIA and Team Falcons secured their spots in the semifinals with victories Friday at the $500,000 Global Offensive FISSURE Playground No. 2 event in Belgrade, Serbia.,Liquid swept Aurora Gaming, who were undefeated and the No. 1 seed coming out of the Swiss Stage. Falcons ...

WNBA MVP to be announced Sunday; five finalists revealed
The WNBA announced the five finalists for the Most Valuable Player award Friday in what's expected to be a close decision.,Three-time MVP A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces joined Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier, Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray and Indi...

Giants LT Andrew Thomas hopes to return vs. Chiefs
New York Giants standout left tackle Andrew Thomas on Friday termed himself a game-time decision for Sunday night's home game against the Kansas City Chiefs in a battle of 0-2 teams.,Thomas has been sidelined more than 11 months since sustaining a Lisfranc fracture in his left foot in Game 6 of last...

Dynamo face crucial match vs. Timbers without Artur, Ben Olsen
The Houston Dynamo will face a crucial home match against the Portland Timbers on Saturday night without their captain in the lineup or their coach on the sidelines.,Midfielder Artur and manager Ben Olsen both received red cards in last Saturday's 2-1 loss at the Colorado Rapids, with Olsen's coming...

Marcus Mariota back in starting role as Commanders collide with Raiders
The vast majority of the buzz leading up to this week's game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Commanders surrounded Washington's leading man.,Reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels (knee) will be relegated to the Commanders' sideline with Marcus Mariota stepping in for his 75th ca...

Oilers GM confident Connor McDavid will agree to extension
The Edmonton Oilers remain optimistic that star forward Connor McDavid will agree to a long-term contract extension, with general manager Stan Bowman saying this week, "he wants nothing more to win in Edmonton.",McDavid is heading toward the final season of an eight-year, $100 million contract that ...
Marcus Mariotta Gets Revenge Start Against Raiders in Week 3 Showdown
Marcus Mariotta faces his old team as the Commanders’ starter vs. the Raiders after Jayden Daniels is ruled out with a knee injury....

Bo Levi Mitchell chasing 4,000 yards as Tiger-Cats face Elks
Hamilton quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell will try to reach 4,000 passing yards for the fifth time Saturday night when his Tiger-Cats host the Edmonton Elks and their league-worst pass defense., ,The two-time CFL Most Outstanding Player enters with 3,883 yards, having previously reached the 4K milestone...
Dana White Betting on McGregor for White House Card Could Spell Disaster
Dana White and Donald Trump are planning a historic UFC fight card at the White House for America’s 250th anniversary, with Conor McGregor rumored as a headliner....

Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. 'good' to go vs. Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. provided a short answer about his availability for Sunday's game against the visiting Houston Texans.,"I'm good," Thomas told reporters on Friday.,His availability was in question after he followed up a full practice session on Wednesday with limit...

Focused on climbing East table, Inter Miami host D.C. United
With Lionel Messi's long-term future at Inter Miami reportedly secure, the Herons will try to keep climbing up the Eastern Conference standings when they host D.C. United on Saturday night.,Both ESPN and the Miami Herald reported this week that Miami and Messi have agreed to the terms of a multi-yea...

Joe Gibbs Racing rides major momentum into New Hampshire
As the window for the Round of 12 opens for business on Sunday, the NASCAR Cup Series' playoffs certainly have a different look and an important question after three races.,For starters, can any team stop Joe Gibbs Racing right now?,JGR swept the first trio of the 10-race postseason and will look to...

Browns K Andre Szmyt injures calf in practice
Cleveland Browns kicker Andre Szmyt is expected to have an MRI after injuring his left calf at practice on Friday.,Szmyt was added to the injury report as questionable for the Browns (0-2), who are seeking their first win of the season Sunday versus the visiting Green Bay Packers (2-0).,Cleveland co...

Former GM Ray Shero to be honored at Hall induction ceremony
Former longtime NHL general manager Ray Shero, who passed away in April at age 62, will be honored with the 2025 Lester Patrick Trophy during the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony in December.,Shero's two runs as a general manager included 2006-14 with the Pittsburgh Penguins, who won the ...

Commanders' Jayden Daniels out, Marcus Mariota in vs. Raiders
Marcus Mariota will make his 75th career regular-season start on Sunday after fellow quarterback Jayden Daniels was ruled out for the Washington Commanders in their game against the Las Vegas Raiders.,Daniels has been on the field early in the day this week to throw but hasn't gone through a practic...