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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani continues 50-50 chase vs. Marlins
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is now two homers and two steals away from becoming the first player in major league history with at least 50 in each category in a season.,Ohtani will get another shot to get there on Wednesday night as the Dodgers visit the Miami Marlins for the second contes...
Looking to tighten grip on playoff spot, Twins face Guardians
While the Cleveland Guardians are on the verge of clinching a postseason berth, the Minnesota Twins continue their fight to remain in playoff position.,Looking to build on a needed win and attempting to level the current four-game series, the visiting Twins will try to end their season struggles aga...
No. 11 USC, No. 18 Michigan set for 'iconic' Big Ten opener
For the first time since 1958, No. 11 Southern California will visit Ann Arbor, Mich., to take on No. 18 Michigan for the Trojans' first-ever Big Ten Conference game.,USC (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) last visited Michigan Stadium on Sept. 27, 1958, for a 20-19 Wolverines win. The two programs faced off in sev...
Jesus Sanchez's 5-hit night helps Marlins outslug Dodgers
Jesus Sanchez went 5-for-5 with three RBIs, two doubles and two runs as the Miami Marlins defeated the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 11-9 on Tuesday night.,Shohei Ohtani slugged his National League-leading 48th homer, finishing 1-for-5 with two RBIs for the Dodgers (89-62).,Ohtani, who ranks second i...
Matt Wallner, Willi Castro propel Twins past Guardians
Matt Wallner had a pair of RBI singles and Willi Castro provided some insurance with a late two-run homer as the visiting Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 on Tuesday night.,The Twins (80-71) extended a 2-1 advantage when Castro went deep with a man on and two outs in the eighth innin...
Sporting KC, down to last gasp in playoff hunt, host Rapids
It might already be too late, but Sporting Kansas City's very slim playoff chances have reached desperation level as they get ready to host the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night in Kansas City, Kan.,Sporting KC (7-15-7, 28 points) must win at least four of their five remaining matches just to get i...
Minnesota feeling confident, prepare to face playoff-bound Cincinnati
After clinching an Eastern Conference playoff berth with a 0-0 draw with the in-state rival Columbus Crew, FC Cincinnati travel to Saint Paul, Minn., on Wednesday night to face a Minnesota United team trying to hold on to the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.,Cincinnati (16-8-4, 52 point...
Raheem Morris, Falcons ready to turn the page after big MNF win
Following the Atlanta Falcons' first win of the Raheem Morris era, the group knows it has little time to celebrate.,Trailing by three points with 1:56 remaining in Philadelphia against the Eagles on Monday, Morris' team was given a 0.7 percent chance of winning by the NFL's Next Gen Stats. After for...
Reports: Dolphins placing QB Tua Tagovailoa on IR
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who left last Thursday's game with another concussion, is being placed on injured reserve by the Miami Dolphins, NFL Network and ESPN reported Tuesday.,He will be required to miss at least the next four games, per league rules. With the Dolphins having a bye in Week 6, th...
Reports: Stars D Esa Lindell agrees to 5-year extension
Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell agreed to terms on a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,Lindell, 30, is entering the final season of a six-year, $34.8 million contract he signed in 2019. The new deal will take him through the 2029-30 season.,Lindell ...
Vikings' Brian Flores traces roots of rebuilding dominant 'D'
Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores told his defense to "do what we've been doing and a little bit more" as Minnesota seeks a 3-0 start to the regular season for the first time since 2016.,Unheralded outside linebacker Pat Jones II had two sacks of Brock Purdy in Week 2 and leads the team wit...
Auburn's Hank Brown looks for encore vs. Arkansas
As first impressions go, Auburn redshirt freshman Hank Brown sure delivered a good one in his first start at quarterback last week.,After throwing for four touchdowns, Brown and the Tigers should get a tougher challenge on Saturday when they host Arkansas in each team's Southeastern Conference opene...
No. 13 Kansas State opens Big 12 slate at fellow unbeaten BYU
No. 13 Kansas State and host BYU both look to remain unbeaten when the unfamiliar 3-0 squads clash on Saturday night in their Big 12 Conference opener in Provo, Utah.,These two schools have never met as conference opponents, splitting their eight previous meetings. The last time they squared off was...
Nick Nash, San Jose State take aim at Washington State
San Jose State and Washington State both feature 3-0 records and standout offensive players entering Friday night's game at Pullman, Wash.,Nick Nash, who is the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Week, set the San Jose State record for receptions in a regular-season game with 17 in a 31-10 victor...
QB watch on as No. 25 Texas A&M hosts Bowling Green
All eyes are on No. 25 Texas A&M's quarterback situation this week as the team prepares to face Bowling Green on Saturday in College Station.,Starting quarterback Conner Weigman remains "day-to-day," Aggies coach Mike Elko said Monday. Freshman Marcel Reed, who had a terrific game in leading A&M pas...
Veteran D Chris Wideman announces retirement
Veteran defenseman Chris Wideman announced his retirement from the NHL on Tuesday after six seasons.,Wideman, 34, sat out last season due to a back injury. The unrestricted free agent last played with the Montreal Canadiens in 2022-23, recording six assists and a career-high 81 penalty minutes in 46...
No. 16 LSU vows self-scout, improvement against UCLA
No. 16 LSU and UCLA had problems in their conference openers last week. ,The Tigers gave up touchdown runs of 75 and 66 yards and allowed a blocked punt. They trailed by 17 points to South Carolina before a rally to escape with a 36-33 victory., ,LSU (2-1) faces UCLA (1-1) in Baton Rouge, La., on Sa...
No. 20 Iowa State still savoring Iowa upset, resets with Arkansas State
What can Kyle Konrardy and No. 20 Iowa State do for an encore?,Konrardy's 54-yard field goal with six seconds left lifted the Cyclones to a 20-19 win at instate rival Iowa on Sept. 7. For his troubles, the redshirt freshman earned 54 boxes of Pop-Tarts, the breakfast pastry that has its name attache...
Tuesday September 17 Best Sports Betting Picks for MLB, WNBA Predictions
These are our top betting picks and predictions for the MLB slate and WNBA on Tuesday September 17, as playoff races have heated up in both leagues....
Coming off tough losses, Kansas and West Virginia square off in Morgantown
Kansas and West Virginia limp into their Big 12 opener after letting late leads get away last weekend.,That adds importance to Saturday's contest in Morgantown, W.Va., when the Jayhawks (1-2) and Mountaineers (1-2) each seek a rebound victory.,"This will be a very good test for us in a lot of differ...