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No. 3 Texas favored to halt No. 10 Michigan's 16-game win streak
The oddsmakers believe reigning national champion Michigan's winning streak will end this weekend, even though the Wolverines are playing at home.,No. 3 Texas heads to Ann Arbor, Mich., as a 7 1/2-point favorite on FanDuel for a blockbuster nonconference clash between two elite programs.,Longhorns c...
Bruins captain Brad Marchand recovering from 3 surgeries
Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand is recovering from three surgeries this summer but hopes to be ready for training camp later this month.,Marchand, 36, had procedures on his elbow (torn tendon) and groin and for a sports hernia in his abdominal area.,"I didn't do a whole lot of training until abo...
2024 NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs defend throne in three-peat bid
Kansas City begins the 2024 season where it wrapped last season: atop the NFL power rankings.,The Chiefs open defense of consecutive Super Bowls and a bid for an historic three-peat on Thursday at home, facing a team capable of knocking them from the cushioned perch in the AFC, the Baltimore Ravens....
Browns stadium renamed Huntington Bank Field
The Cleveland Browns' lakefront stadium will now be known as Huntington Bank Field, the team announced Tuesday.,The Browns announced a 20-year agreement with Huntington National Bank, which is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The pact will carry over if the team opens a new stadium, such as the dome...
Seeking sense of urgency, Rays turn to Jeffrey Springs vs. Twins
The Tampa Bay Rays are simply running out of time.,Needing a strong conclusion to their seven-game homestand, the Rays lost for the third time in four outings Monday and will look to even it up against the Minnesota Twins in the second game of their four-game set Tuesday night in St. Petersburg, Fla...
Guardians look to extend Royals’ losing streak
Lane Thomas is finally showing why the Cleveland Guardians went out and acquired the talented outfielder from the Washington Nationals on July 29.,Thomas is proving to be a key addition for the Guardians, who continue their three-game series against the host Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.,Thomas and...
After Trevor Larnach's early 3-run HR, Twins hang on to beat Rays
Trevor Larnach scorched a three-run homer, Brooks Lee went deep and the Minnesota Twins opened their seven-game road trip Monday night with a 5-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla.,Larnach struck his big blow in the second inning and finished 1-for-3 with two runs and two walks for ...
With season opener vs. Steelers looming, Raheem Morris excited to guide Falcons
Since his hiring as the 19th head coach of the Atlanta Falcons in January, Raheem Morris has brought a sense of optimism to a franchise searching for its first winning season since 2017.,Morris, along with a bevy of key free-agent signings, will debut Atlanta's new look on Sunday, when the Falcons h...
Gavin Williams, Guardians extend Royals' skid to six
Lane Thomas and Josh Naylor each homered, Gavin Williams tossed seven strong innings and the visiting Cleveland Guardians beat Kansas City 4-2 on Monday to hand the Royals their sixth straight loss.,Kansas City (75-64) was held to two hits in the opener of the three-game series and fell 4 1/2 games ...
Underwhelming pitchers in focus for Nats, Marlins
The Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets are locked in amid their respective postseason pushes.,The National League East's remaining two teams, meanwhile, are simply playing out the stretch in the regular season's final month.,All but eliminated from playoff contention, the Wa...
QB Kirk Cousins among Falcons' team captains
Kirk Cousins will play his first season in Atlanta as one of the Falcons' four captains, the team announced Monday.,The veteran quarterback will lead Atlanta along with safety Jessie Bates III, defensive lineman Grady Jarrett and offensive tackle Jake Matthews.,Cousins, 36, has been a captain eight ...
Twins OF Byron Buxton (hip) starts Triple-A rehab assignment
The Minnesota Twins sent veteran outfielder Byron Buxton on a rehab assignment to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.,Buxton, 30, last played in a major league game Aug. 12 and has been out with right hip inflammation. He was batting .275 with 16 home runs and 49 RBIs in 90 games this season. ,The oft-inju...
Mercury's Natasha Cloud suspended for technical fouls
Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud will serve a one-game suspension after reaching the league's technical foul limit.,She picked up her seventh technical foul on Sunday and the WNBA announced the automatic suspension without pay on Monday.,Cloud, 32, will serve her suspension on Tuesday night when ...
Royals manager Matt Quatraro out for 'personal matter'
Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro will not be with the club for Monday's home game against the Cleveland Guardians to tend "to a personal matter.",Bench coach Paul Hoover will serve as Royals manager.,There was no indication on how much time Quatraro, 50, might miss.,The Royals (75-63) entere...
Dash deal midfielder Sophie Hirst to Thorns
The Portland Thorns have acquired midfielder Sophie Hirst from the Houston Dash, both NWSL teams announced Monday.,The Dash will receive $25,000 in allocation money and up to an additional $10,000 in transfer funds if Hirst meets certain performance metrics.,Hirst, 24, appeared in 23 matches for Hou...
Dolphins WRs Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle return to practice
Miami Dolphins wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle returned to practice on Monday.,Coach Mike McDaniel told reporters there were "no setbacks" for either of his star players.,Hill has been dealing with a thumb injury, while Waddle's specific injury has not been disclosed.,The Dolphins open ...
Lamar Jackson Has More To Prove Against Patrick Mahomes
The Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs will square off in the first game of the NFL season. But it's Lamar Jackson with much more to prove....
Monday September 2 Best Sports Betting Picks for College Football, MLB and More
Labor Day isn't going to stop us from betting on sports. Here's our top betting picks and predictions for college football, MLB, and soccer on Monday September 2nd....
FM Championship returns to 2025 LPGA Tour schedule
The FM Championship will return to TPC Boston in 2025.,The LPGA Tour made the announcement Monday, a day after the inaugural event closed with Haeran Ryu winning in a playoff over fellow South Korean Jin Young Ko and earning $570,000.,The $3.8 million purse was the largest non-major, non-tour champi...
Rays face Twins with eyes on late-season playoff push
If the Tampa Bay Rays hope to make a run at making the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season, a good time to start would be Monday evening in the opener of a four-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins.,The Rays (67-69) are seven games back of the final two American League wild-card spot...