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Report: Seahawks OT Abraham Lucas receives 3-year extension
Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Abraham Lucas agreed to a three-year, $46 million contract extension with the possibility to earn more via incentives, NFL Network reported on Thursday.,Lucas, 26, was set to be a free agent after this season.,He started 16 games during his rookie season in 2022 bef...
Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle draws Diamondbacks in second start
Boston rookie left-hander Payton Tolle will make his second major league start on Friday, facing the Arizona Diamondbacks on six days' rest in Phoenix.,Tolle (0-0, 3.38 ERA) gave up two runs in 5 1/3 innings but did not receive a decision in his debut, a 4-2 Red Sox home loss to Pittsburgh and right...
Reports: G Cam Thomas stays with Nets on $6M qualifying offer
Guard Cam Thomas is signing his one-year, $6 million qualifying offer to remain with the Brooklyn Nets, according to multiple media reports Thursday.,As a restricted free agent, Thomas' agreement to the one-year deal will make him an unrestricted free agent next summer and free to sign with any team...
Reports: Billionaire Koch family to buy 10 percent of Giants
The Koch family, New York billionaires, plan to buy a 10 percent stake in the Giants at a reported valuation of $10 billion for the NFL franchise, multiple media outlets reported.,The deal, first reported by Bloomberg on Wednesday night, requires approval from league owners. They could vote on the i...
Defenses center stage in MNF test of Bears, Vikings prized QBs
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores never met a blitz package he didn't like, the type of hyper-aggressive approach prone to leaving a young quarterback rattled. ,Like-minded Dennis Allen begins his first season calling the shots for the Chicago Bears' defense on Monday night and un...
J.J. McCarthy NFL Debut: How Kevin O’Connell Plans to Develop His Franchise QB
J.J. McCarthy makes his NFL debut with the Vikings against the Bears. Here’s how Kevin O’Connell plans to guide his rookie QB’s development....
Royals turn to rested Noah Cameron in series finale vs. Angels
Talented rookie left-hander Noah Cameron is ready to make his return to the mound.,A refreshed Cameron will look to help the host Kansas City Royals avoid a three-game series sweep by the pesky Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night. ,Cameron (7-6, 2.92 ERA) has put himself in the conversation for Ame...
Titans temper expectations as Cam Ward era begins at Broncos
In their opener last season, the Denver Broncos went on the road and played in a hostile environment, losing to the Seattle Seahawks, but coach Sean Payton said he found out everything he needed to know about rookie quarterback Bo Nix that day.,Tennessee Titans coach Brian Callahan can only hope for...
UL Monroe looks to pull off another shocker vs. Alabama
UL Monroe shockingly defeated Alabama in 2007 when Nick Saban was in his first season with the Crimson Tide and vying to get his footing with the program.,That victory remains the biggest in UL Monroe history. The Warhawks will attempt to pull off another shocker when they meet No. 21 Alabama on Sat...
Felix Auger-Aliassime, Jannik Sinner reach U.S. Open semifinals
For the first time in four years, Felix Auger-Aliassime is back in a Grand Slam semifinal.,After making just one quarterfinal appearance in the prior 15 majors, the Canadian's underdog U.S. Open run continued with a 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5, 7-6 (4) win over eighth-seeded Alex de Minaur of Australia in the...
Zac Gallen extends scoreless streak, D-backs blank Rangers
Arizona right-hander Zac Gallen pitched six scoreless innings, Corbin Carroll doubled and scored, and the Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 2-0 in Phoenix on Wednesday.,Gallen (11-13) stretched his scoreless streak to 12 innings, and he has given up only one run in his last 18 innings over three s...
Report: NBA to have 2 U.S. teams, 1 World team in All-Star Game
The NBA reportedly is tinkering with the All-Star Game format again, this time adding an international twist.,The 2026 competition will feature two teams of U.S. players and one team of international players squaring off in a round-robin event, ESPN reported Wednesday night.,Per the report, the side...
Nasim Nunez belts first two homers as Nationals sweep Marlins
Nasim Nunez went 3-for-4 with four RBIs and his first two major league home runs, helping the Washington Nationals sweep the visiting Miami Marlins with a 10-5 win on Wednesday.,Nunez, who hit a solo shot in the second, connected for a two-run homer in the eighth to make it 10-5 for Washington.,Star...
Commanders open versus Giants aiming to build on last season
The Washington Commanders, who open the season against the visiting New York Giants on Sunday, will not sneak up on anyone this season.,Behind rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, the Commanders rolled to a 12-5 season and advanced to the NFC title game. Now they face raised expectations, externally a...
Amanda Anisimova pulls upset, will face Naomi Osaka in U.S. Open semis
Amanda Anisimova got some sweet revenge on Wednesday at the U.S. Open.,Fifty-three days after the American was defeated 6-0, 6-0 by Poland's Iga Swiatek in the Wimbledon final, the No. 8 seed avenged her loss with a 6-4, 6-3 defeat of second-seeded Swiatek to advance into the semifinals in New York....
Surging Dream pull away late, top Sparks to maintain 2-seed
Rhyne Howard scored a team-high 19 points to help the red-hot Atlanta Dream post an 86-75 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday in College Park, Ga.,Brionna Jones added 16 points and 13 rebounds for Atlanta (27-14), which won its third straight and its fifth in six tries. Maya Ca...
Joe Flacco Comeback Player of the Year Case: Why the Browns QB Could Shock the NFL
NFL Comeback Player of the Year 2025 features stars like Dak Prescott, Aidan Hutchinson, and Nick Chubb. But could Joe Flacco steal the award again?...
2025 NFL Betting Guide: Best Futures Picks Before Week 1 Kickoff
Looking for the best NFL futures bets for 2025? From Joe Burrow’s passing totals to the Ravens’ Super Bowl chances, here are five wagers worth considering....
Thursday Night Football NFL Week 1 Betting Preview: Eagles vs. Cowboys Prediction
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys betting preview: Why Philadelphia's offense is the critical factor of the 28.5 team total in NFL Week 1 opener....
No. 15 Michigan visits No. 18 Oklahoma in rare blueblood clash
Michigan and Oklahoma have been on the biggest stages of college football regularly.,The programs are among the top five in winning percentage in the sport's history and have churned out All-Americans and championships.,Saturday, the two college football bluebloods meet for just the second time in t...