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Bills look to get swagger back against Texans in big early battle
The Buffalo Bills' trip to face the Houston Texans on Sunday is arguably the marquee early game on the NFL schedule for Week 5.,Add in the opportunity for Stefon Diggs to get back at his most recent employer, and this one carries a level of intrigue that will make even casual fans want to tune in.,D...
Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill has no interest in being traded
Tyreek Hill appeared mighty frustrated during the Miami Dolphins' loss to the Tennessee Titans on Monday night but he asserted Wednesday that he remains highly committed to staying in South Florida.,Unfounded speculation arose about Hill's future and the star receiver was stunned Wednesday to hear t...
Commanders' Jayden Daniels out to continue historic start vs. Browns
Robert Griffin III captivated the nation's capital with a stellar rookie season in 2012.,But Griffin, who was named Offensive Rookie of the Year and led Washington to the playoffs that season, didn't deliver as much early success compared to the franchise's current Heisman Trophy-winning rookie quar...
Bobby Witt Jr., Royals sweep Orioles out of playoffs
BALTIMORE -- The superstar of Kansas City's first playoff team since its 2015 World Series squad, Bobby Witt Jr. said this year's Royals entered the postseason aiming to create their own October legacy.,After two games, they've taken the first step.,Witt delivered the go-ahead RBI for the second str...
Run-happy Ravens visit Bengals for AFC North showdown
One of the fiercest rivalries in football renews on Sunday afternoon when the Baltimore Ravens visit the Cincinnati Bengals for both teams' first AFC North battle of the season. ,The teams have combined to win the past three division titles and five of the past six. Baltimore (2-2) dethroned two-tim...
Patriots, Dolphins both looking to turn things around
Changes could be coming for the Miami Dolphins as they prepare to face the New England Patriots on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass.,Miami (1-3) has been feeling the loss of starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa over the past two weeks, getting outscored 55-15 in losses to the Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee...
Dolphins OLB Jaelan Phillips out for season
For the second straight year, Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips has suffered a season-ending injury., ,Phillips, 25, announced Wednesday on social media that the knee injury he sustained in Monday night's 31-12 loss to the Tennessee Titans will require reconstructive surgery. ,Last s...
Sparks F Dearica Hamby wins Sportsmanship Award
Forward Dearica Hamby of the Los Angeles Sparks won the 2024 Kim Perrot Sportsmanship Award, the WNBA announced on Wednesday.,Hamby, 30, is a first-time recipient of the award, named for the late Kim Perrot, who succumbed to cancer in August 1999 after helping the Houston Comets win the WNBA title i...
Texas not planning to play 2 QBs as Quinn Ewers eyes return
With Quinn Ewers on pace to return from his abdominal injury in the Longhorns' next game, don't expect to see Arch Manning on the field, despite the backup's 2-0 record in Ewers' absence, according to Texas coach Steve Sarkisian. ,"When I was a starter, I never wanted the backup coming in the game, ...
Vikings open practice window for TE T.J. Hockenson
The Minnesota Vikings will open the 21-day practice window for Pro Bowl tight end T.J. Hockenson on Friday.,Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Wednesday that Hockenson is ahead of guard Dalton Risner, who remains on the physically unable to perform list. ,Hockenson is not a candidate to be added to the...
Twins fire four coaches after late-season hitting slump
The Minnesota Twins parted ways with hitting coaches Rudy Hernandez and David Popkins, assistant hitting coach Derek Shomon and assistant bench/infield coach Tony Diaz on Wednesday. ,The moves come on the heels of the Twins struggling to find their offense over the final six weeks of the season. As ...
Browns RB Nick Chubb practices for first time since Sept. 2023
Nick Chubb suited up for practice with the Cleveland Browns for the first time since September 2023.,"Nick's working through injuries and rehabbing, you're always excited when they're back in pads," coach Kevin Stefanski said. "Nick has been here every day so not far from what we're doing, not far f...
Potential Davante Adams Trade Destinations After Request Away From Las Vegas Raiders
Davante Adams requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders, and it would make sense for these teams to pick up the phone and inquire about him....
Wednesday October 2nd Best Sports Betting Picks for MLB Playoffs & MLS Prediction
It's put up or shut up time for teams in the Wild Card round of the MLB Playoffs, so these are our top sports betting picks for October 2, 2024....
NC State braces for stern test from Wake Forest
North Carolina State will make another attempt to stack victories together when it hosts struggling Wake Forest on Saturday afternoon at Raleigh, N.C. ,The Atlantic Coast Conference matchup between in-state rivals is a chance for the Wolfpack to start looking like a top-notch team. ,"We've got seven...
Bucs visit Raheem Morris' Falcons in NFC South battle
The host Atlanta Falcons and rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be battling for first place in the NFC South on Thursday in an important early-season matchup.,The winner between Atlanta (2-2) and Tampa Bay (3-1) will own the division's top spot after the franchises meet for the 62nd time. The Bucs lead...
Struggling Dolphins sticking with QB Tyler Huntley
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Tuesday that he will stick with Tyler Huntley as the starting quarterback as Miami limps back to work with a 1-3 record and a trip to New England dead ahead.,The Dolphins rank last, one spot below the Patriots, in points per game (11.3) this season. Miami lost 31-12...
Canadiens F Patrik Laine (knee) out 2-3 months
Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine will miss two to three months with a sprained left knee, the team announced Tuesday.,The Canadiens said Laine will not need surgery.,Laine was injured during a knee-to-knee hit with Toronto's Cedric Pare during the first period of Saturday's 2-1 preseason loss...
Royals hold off Orioles 1-0 in first playoff game since 2015
BALTIMORE -- Cole Ragans used to watch Cole Hamels carve up opposing lineups during the Philadelphia Phillies' deep postseason runs more than a decade ago.,Ragans models his mechanics after the former Phillies left-hander, bringing both hands over his head during his wind-up before slinging the ball...
Rickie Fowler ‘rusty as can be’ but relaxed after extended break
Rickie Fowler hasn't played a golf tournament since the Open Championship, taking 2 1/2 months off from competition.,Fowler -- who finished the regular season outside the top 100 in the FedEx Cup standings -- was already unlikely to make the 70-man playoffs before choosing to skip the Wyndham Champi...