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Yankees eke out win over Red Sox, force decisive Game 3
NEW YORK -- Austin Wells hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees avoided elimination with a 4-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox in Game 2 of their American League wild-card series on Wednesday.,Game 3 of the best-of-three set will be played Thursday in Ne...
76ers re-sign G Quentin Grimes to reported 1-year, $8.7M qualifying offer
The Philadelphia 76ers re-signed guard Quentin Grimes, a restricted free agent, on Wednesday to a reported one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer, his agent David Bauman told ESPN.,The 76ers did not disclose contract terms in announcing the signing on Wednesday evening.,After the two sides were far...
High-profile caddie Geno Bonnalie to make debut with new golfer this weekend
Former Joel Dahmen caddie Geno Bonnalie will be working with another golfer for the first time in over a decade this weekend, as Bonnalie will make his return to the PGA Tour by caddying for Isaiah Salinda at the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Miss.,Bonnalie gained some fame when he starre...
Martin Kaymer: LIV Golf in talks with ‘several’ players about making switch
Martin Kaymer says that he is recruiting several players at present to make the switch from the DP World (European) Tour, which is under the PGA Tour, to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour.,Kaymer, 40, was one of several high-profile stars to make the switch in 2022, but his motives likely run deeper th...
Report: 76ers G Quentin Grimes signs 1-year, $8.7M qualifying offer
Guard Quentin Grimes, a restricted free agent, has returned to the Philadelphia 76ers by signing a one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer, his agent David Bauman told ESPN on Wednesday.,After the two sides were far apart in negotiations for a multiyear contract, per recent ESPN reports, Grimes is b...
Testy John Harbaugh snaps talking Lamar Jackson, Ravens' lengthy injury list
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was not spotted in the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday.,In all, eight players missed practice and safety Kyle Hamilton (groin) and center Tyler Linderbaum (calf) were added to the official injury report as limited practice participants We...
Guardians explode with five-run 8th to force Game 3
CLEVELAND -- Brayan Rocchio belted a go-ahead solo homer and Bo Naylor had a three-run shot as part of a five-run eighth inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 6-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of their American League wild-card series Wednesday afternoon.,The Central Division champion...
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels practices, plans to return vs. Chargers
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been medically cleared from his knee injury, practiced Wednesday and deemed himself ready to return for the Week 5 game Sunday at the Los Angeles Chargers.,"I plan on being out there on Sunday," Daniels said. "Obviously, as a competitor you want t...
49ers QB Brock Purdy (toe) ruled out vs. Rams
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Thursday night's showdown against the host Los Angeles Rams due to his turf toe injury.,Purdy missed practice Wednesday for the third straight day.,This will mark Purdy's third absence in four games due to the injury. He was initially hurt during...
Guardians explode in 8th inning to force Game 3 vs. Tigers
CLEVELAND -- Brayan Rocchio belted a go-ahead solo homer and Bo Naylor had a three-run shot as part of a five-run eighth inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 6-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of their American League wild-card series Wednesday afternoon.,The Central Division champion...
Mariners optimistic P Bryan Woo (pec) will be on ALDS roster
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo is set to throw off a mound Thursday for the first time since leaving the team's Sept. 19 game at Houston with mild inflammation in his right pectoral muscle.,Mariners manager Dan Wilson told reporters during a Wednesday media session that he's optimistic ...
QB Lamar Jackson among several Ravens missing from practice
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was not spotted in the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday.,That's perhaps to be expected in the wake of a Baltimore Sun report that said the two-time NFL MVP will not play in Week 5 and could face a longer absence because of a hamstring inju...
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels cleared to practice
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been medically cleared from his knee injury and will be a full participant in practice on Wednesday, head coach Dan Quinn announced.,Daniels has missed the team's last two games since sustaining a sprained left knee in the fourth quarter of Washin...
Report: Maple Leafs top NHL team valuations at $4.25B
An NHL franchise now is valued at an average of $2.1 billion, with the Toronto Maple Leafs worth double that, according to research compiled by Sportico.,The Leafs, for the fifth straight year, top the NHL team valuation list, now carrying a $4.25 billion valuation. They are followed by the New York...
Cardinals placing RB Trey Benson (knee) on IR
The Arizona Cardinals are placing running back Trey Benson on injured reserve with a knee injury, head coach Jonathan Gannon announced Wednesday.,While the move requires a player to sit out a minimum of four games, ESPN reported that Benson underwent arthroscopic surgery on his meniscus and is expec...
Avalanche D Erik Johnson retires after 17 seasons
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson announced his retirement on Wednesday after 17 NHL seasons.,The No. 1 overall pick in the 2006 NHL Draft by St. Louis, Johnson won a Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2022.,Johnson, 37, recorded 348 points (95 goals, 253 assists) and 555 penalty minutes in 1,023...
Oilers acquire G Connor Ingram from Mammoth
The Edmonton Oilers acquired goaltender Connor Ingram from the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday in exchange for future considerations.,Per the Oilers, the Mammoth will retain $800,000 of Ingram's $1.95 million cap hit. He is in the last season of a three-year, $5.85 million contract and can become an unres...
3-time All-Pro LB Shaquille Leonard to retire with Colts
Three-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard officially will retire from the NFL this weekend.,The Indianapolis Colts announced Wednesday that Leonard will call it a career at halftime of their home game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. He will hold a press conference that morning at Luca...
Bill Schmidt out as Rockies GM after 119-loss season
Bill Schmidt stepped down as general manager of the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday following a majors-worst 43-119 season.,It was the third consecutive 100-loss campaign for team -- the first three for a franchise that was founded in 1993. Schmidt, 66, became interim general manager on May 3, 2021 be...
MLB 2025 Wild Card Playoff Game 1 Biggest Takeaways
From the Los Angeles Dodgers to the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Cleveland Guardians, these are our biggest takeaways from Game 1s across baseball on Tuesday,...