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Why Terence Crawford’s Win Over Canelo Alvarez Changes the Boxing GOAT Conversation
After dominating Canelo, Terence “Bud” Crawford is no longer underappreciated. He’s an all-time great in the boxing GOAT debate....
Sounders, Inter Miami set for rematch of fiery Leagues Cup final
The last time the Seattle Sounders and Inter Miami faced each other, things got ugly.,A postgame scuffle in the Leagues Cup championship match Aug. 31 led to sanctions on both teams from both the tournament and Major League Soccer, most notably a three-game MLS suspension for Inter Miami superstar L...
Dream aim for first playoff series win since '16, battle Fever
The Atlanta Dream have been one of the biggest surprises in the WNBA this season.,They won 30 regular-season games, double their total from a year ago, and they tied for the league's second-best record while earning the No. 3 playoff seed.,The Dream claimed their first playoff victory since 2018 by ...
Falcons ‘getting hungrier’ to fix scoring struggles from first win
With the Atlanta Falcons' first win under their belt, head coach Raheem Morris addressed the team's next area of concern on Monday: finding the end zone.,In their 22-6 road win over Minnesota on Sunday night, the Falcons made five trips to the red zone, resulting in four field goals before they fina...
LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier working through torso injury
LSU coach Brian Kelly told reporters Monday that starting quarterback Garrett Nussmeier is playing through an injury that causes tightness in his torso.,"He's been slowed a little bit with a torso injury, and he's fighting through it, and he's getting better," Kelly said at a press conference. "He's...
Elena Delle Donne named managing director for USA women’s 3x3 team
USA Basketball appointed former WNBA Most Valuable Player Elena Delle Donne as its first managing director for the 3x3 women's national team Monday.,Delle Donne officially retired earlier this year -- she hadn't played since 2023 due in part to health concerns -- and now the longtime Washington Myst...
Valkyries G Veronica Burton named Most Improved Player
Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton was named WNBA Most Improved Player by a landslide margin on Monday.,Burton received 68 of 72 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters after posting career highs of 11.9 points, 6.0 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals while starting ...
Rams place CB Ahkello Witherspoon (clavicle) on IR
The Los Angeles Rams placed cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon on injured reserve Monday after he suffered a broken clavicle Sunday in a win over the Tennessee Titans.,The veteran starter will have to miss a minimum of four games, though his timeline to return is likely longer as collarbone injuries tak...
Wrist injury could be reason for Brian Thomas Jr.'s slow start, coach says
Jacksonville head coach Liam Coen provided some context that could explain star wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.'s struggles in Sunday's 31-27 loss at Cincinnati in a Monday zoom call with reporters.,Per Coen, Thomas was dealing with a wrist injury that was not reported on the team's official injury r...
Rested Packers could roll back Micah Parsons' snap count
With a few extra days off, Packers coach Matt LaFleur watched the win over the Commanders five times since Green Bay improved to 2-0 last Thursday. ,"We had a couple pre-snap penalties, you never want any of those, we had a couple penalties on special teams that played a big impact on field position...
Report: Jayden Daniels' (knee) Week 3 status in doubt
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels' status for Sunday's Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders is in doubt after he sustained a knee sprain last week, per an NFL Network report.,Daniels appeared to be limping near the end of Thursday's 27-18 loss at the Green Bay Packers. Despite...
Hall of Fame Rangers G Ed Giacomin dies at 86
Hall of Fame goalkeeper Ed Giacomin, a six-time All-Star who played the majority of his 13-year NHL career for the New York Rangers, died on Monday. He was 86.,Giacomin won 290 games with 54 shutouts, 267 and 49 of which came in New York. He shared the 1970-71 Vezina Trophy with fellow Rangers goali...
Chucky's Return? UCLA's candidate list topped by marquee names
UCLA got a very early jump on the coaching cycle by parting ways with DeShaun Foster just three games into its season, and a pair of names fit for Hollywood have quickly emerged as the favorites to take over the Bruins program.,Jon Gruden, who has not coached since resigning from the Oakland Raiders...
Rays call up RHP Joe Boyle, to start vs. Jays Monday
Right-handed pitcher Joe Boyle was called up from Triple-A Durham by the Tampa Bay Rays and will make the start against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays Monday night.,Boyle will face Toronto's top prospect, right-hander Trey Yesavage, who will be making his major league debut.,Boyle, 26, was optioned ...
LSU gets commitment for 4-star QB Peyton Houston
LSU gained a commitment Monday from record-setting quarterback Peyton Houston, making him the first member of the Tigers' Class of 2027.,Houston is a four-star prospect who plays at in-state Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport. He took an unofficial visit to Baton Rouge over the weekend and saw ...
Baker Mayfield’s Redemption: Why He Can Lead the Buccaneers on a Deep Playoff Run
Baker Mayfield has found new life with the Buccaneers. Here is how the former No. 1 pick can lead Tampa Bay on a deep playoff run in 2025....
Notre Dame Starts 0-2: Are the Fighting Irish Victims of a Runner-Up Curse?
Notre Dame is 0-2 after last season’s national title run. Are the Fighting Irish cursed like other recent college football runners-up?...
Best MLB Bets for Monday, September 15th: Top Baseball Betting Picks Today
These are Deadspin's top sports betting picks and predictions for Monday September 15th's slate of MLB games. Full odds and analysis....
Wild-card contending Giants, D-backs open crucial set
The reeling New York Mets' struggles have breathed life into the National League wild-card race, and contenders San Francisco and Arizona will try to take advantage when they meet in a three-game series beginning Monday in Phoenix.,The Giants (75-74) sit 1 1/2 games behind the Mets (77-73) for the t...
Orioles, White Sox eager for fresh starts in series opener
After a lost weekend for both teams, the Chicago White Sox and visiting Baltimore Orioles look to regroup when they begin a three-game series on Monday.,Chicago (57-93) lost three straight to the host Cleveland Guardians over the weekend, while Baltimore (69-80) was swept in three games by the host ...