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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 ...

A’ja Wilson (29 points), Aces overpower Storm in Game 1
The Las Vegas Aces moved within one win of advancing in the WNBA playoffs and matching league history with their 102-77 romp over the visiting Seattle Storm in Game 1 of their best-of-three series on Sunday night.,The second-seeded Aces wasted little time ensuring the 16-game winning streak they bro...

Falcons asserting themselves as FISSURE Playground 2 rolls on
A day after surrendering three total points in their opening match, Team Falcons on Sunday showed they are one of the teams to beat as play continued at the $500,000 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive FISSURE Playground No. 2 event in Belgrade, Serbia.,Saturday's 13-1, 13-2 win over Virtus.pro made Fa...

RED Canids join 100 Thieves as weekend winners at Championship of the Americas
RED Canids were extended to a fifth game before downing Shopify Rebellion 3-2 on Sunday in the lower-bracket quarterfinals of the League of Legends Championship of The Americas in Allen, Texas.,Next up is a meeting with 100 Thieves in the lower-bracket semifinals on Sept. 21. 100 Thieves swept paiN ...

Scottie Scheffler captures 6th tour win this year, 19th for career, at Procore
Scottie Scheffler shot 5-under-par 67 and it was enough for a one-stroke victory in the Procore Championship on Sunday at Napa, Calif.,Scheffler finished the tournament at 19-under 269, with second- and third-round leader Ben Griffin posting 70 in the final round and ending up at 18 under on Silvera...

Natasha Cloud, Liberty take Game 1 from Mercury in OT
Natasha Cloud tied a season high with 23 points, Breanna Stewart added 18 and the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty took a 76-69 overtime victory over the host Phoenix Mercury in the first game of their playoff series Sunday.,Cloud hit a 3-pointer to open the scoring in overtime and the Liber...
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Las Vegas Raiders Monday Night Football Week 2 Betting Predictions
NFL Week 2 Monday Night Football betting preview: The Raiders’ offense faces a tough test against the Chargers. Our best bet includes Las Vegas under 21.5 team total points....
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Houston Texans Monday Night Football Week 2 Betting Predictions
The Houston Texans are small home favorites vs. the Buccaneers in Week 2. Here’s why we’re betting Houston -2.5 against Tampa Bay....