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Texans open season against Rams with goal of protecting C.J. Stroud
A significant portion of the regression Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud experienced during his second NFL season was undoubtedly linked to an offensive line that underperformed.,The Texans addressed those concerns up front this offseason, revamping their line to the extent that only right tackle Tytu...
Giants 3B Matt Chapman suspended 1 game for pushing Rockies P Kyle Freeland
San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman has been suspended one game for pushing Colorado Rockies starter Kyle Freeland during a benches-clearing incident Tuesday night at Coors Field, MLB announced Wednesday.,Chapman's suspension was supposed to begin Wednesday, but he's appealed the decisio...
Amanda Anisimova gets revenge, beats Iga Swiatek to reach 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....
Zac Gallen extends scoreless streak, Diamondbacks 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 has given up only one run in his last 18 innings over three start...
Agent: 'Preposterous' that Framber Valdez intentionally hit teammate with pitch
An unusual sequence between the battery of Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez and catcher Cesar Salazar during the home loss to the New York Yankees on Tuesday night sparked speculation that Valdez intentionally hit his teammate in the chest with a pitch.,The teammates dismissed the idea, with Va...
Felix Auger-Aliassime advances to first major semi since 2021 at U.S. Open
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...
Nasim Nunez belts first two MLB homers as Nationals sweep Marlins
Nasim Nunez went 3-for-4 with four RBIs, including his first two major league home runs, to help 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 Washingto...
Red Sox, without injured OF Roman Anthony, try to sweep Guardians
The Boston Red Sox will be without standout rookie outfielder Roman Anthony on Wednesday night when they conclude a three-game series against the visiting Cleveland Guardians.,Anthony grabbed his back after he struck out in the fourth inning of Boston's 11-7 triumph over Cleveland (68-69) on Tuesday...
Red Sox OF Roman Anthony (oblique) expected to be out 4-6 weeks
Boston rookie outfielder Roman Anthony was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain and is expected to miss four to six weeks, Red Sox manager Alex Cora told WEEI Radio on Wednesday.,Anthony grabbed his back after he struck out in the fourth inning of Boston's 11-7 triumph over C...
Report: Ravens TE Isaiah Likely (foot) expected out vs. Bills
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely is expected to miss the season-opening game at the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night as he recovers from a broken bone in his foot, NFL Network reported on Wednesday.,Likely was injured on July 29, underwent surgery and did not practice for the rest of training c...
Report: Clippers paid Kawhi Leonard $28M for no-show job at company
The Los Angeles Clippers are being accused of trying to get around NBA salary cap rules by feeding $28 million to superstar Kawhi Leonard in the form of a "no-show" endorsement deal with a now-bankrupt company partially funded by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, according to an extensive report by podc...
Toronto's IndyCar race moving to Markham in 2026
IndyCar will be taking it to the streets in the city of Markham, Ontario.,On Wednesday, promoter Green Savoree Toronto ULC, the city of Markham and IndyCar announced a new multi-year agreement that will see the Grand Prix of Toronto move to its new home in the northeastern suburb.,The race, now name...
Illegal sports streaming site shut down ahead of NFL season
Authorities in Egypt have shut down Streameast, an illegal live sports streaming operation, on the eve of the NFL season.,The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment, an antipiracy coalition, announced the action on Wednesday. The group said Streameast had more than 1.6 billion visits over the pas...
Alabama coach wants to keep focus on football
Kalen DeBoer would like the opportunity to focus on making No. 21 Alabama the best it can be. ,The Crimson Tide (0-1) lost at Florida State and dropped from a preseason ranking of No. 8, but DeBoer said he's reminding players the sky isn't falling in Tuscaloosa, even if boosters might be suggesting ...
Roger Goodell on Taylor Swift performing at Super Bowl: 'It's a maybe'
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell isn't shying away from the possibility of the biggest pop star on the planet singing on the league's grandest stage.,Speaking Wednesday on NBC's "Today," Goodell welcomed the notion of having Taylor Swift perform the halftime show at Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8 in Santa Cl...
Non-traditional Golf Channel Games on tap for December
The Golf Channel has a pre-holiday gift for golf fans.,That's the Golf Channel Games, a made-for-TV event the network officially announced Wednesday. To be held Dec. 17, the event will feature captains Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy leading their four-player teams in what is being called a "rapi...
Oklahoma State won't have starting QB for trip to No. 6 Oregon
After dominating FCS teams in Week 1, the No. 6 Oregon Ducks and the Oklahoma State Cowboys clash Saturday afternoon in Eugene, Ore.,Oklahoma State won't have its starting quarterback for this one, but expects to have linebacker Wendell Gregory despite his arrest Saturday night on four counts of "la...
College Football Friday Best Bets: James Madison vs. Louisville, NIU vs. Maryland Picks
College football best bets for September 6th include James Madison's spread vs. Louisville and Maryland to handle NIU. Picks, odds and analysis for Friday's CFB slate....
AP Top 25 College Football Takeaways: LSU, Alabama, Utah and More
The new AP Top 25 is here after Week 1. LSU rises, Alabama falls, and Utah looks like a playoff sleeper. These are our AP poll college football biggest takeaways....
Chiefs Dynasty Isn’t Over: Why Kansas City Remains Super Bowl Favorite
Despite a lopsided Super Bowl loss, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs remain NFL’s top contender heading into 2025....