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Report: Ravens to host DL Lawrence Guy for workout
Defensive lineman Lawrence Guy is expected to work out for the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, NFL Network reported.,Guy spent parts of three seasons with the Ravens from 2014-16 before starting 103 of the 110 games in which he played with the New England Patriots (2017-23). He was released by New En...
PGA Tour's best arrive at new-look East Lake to decide FedEx Cup
ATLANTA -- Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele have been the two best golfers in the world in 2024, head and shoulders above their competition. But neither of their decorated resumes includes a FedEx Cup.,That's something both men will try to change this week at the Tour Championship at East Lak...
Wednesday August 28 Best Sports Betting Picks and Predictions for MLB
It's a loaded MLB slate on Wednesday August 28th, so here are our best baseball sports betting picks and predictions for 7/28/2024....
Pete Alonso, Mets look to flex muscles vs. Diamondbacks
Pete Alonso is slated to become a free agent following the season, but he doesn't sound like a guy who wants to leave the New York Mets.,Alonso further etched his name into franchise lore during Tuesday's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He will look to add to his exploits on Wednesday when New Yo...
Rockies look to rebound from demoralizing loss in rematch vs. Marlins
The road hasn't been kind to the Colorado Rockies in 2024, but things have been much different in Denver. ,The Rockies have won four of their last five series at home, a stretch of good fortune that could turn this week in a four-game set against the Miami Marlins. ,However, if the Rockies can rebou...
Behind Chris Sale, Braves seek sweep of struggling Twins
The Atlanta Braves seem poised to go as far as their starting rotation will take them. ,If you believe Braves manager Brian Snitker, that means the sky's the limit. ,The Braves will go for a three-game sweep Wednesday night against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. Atlanta is coming off an 8-6 win...
No. 22 Kansas, full of optimism, opens against Lindenwood
No. 22 Kansas begins its nomadic schedule against Lindenwood on Thursday in Kansas City, Kan.,The Jayhawks are rebuilding their stadium from scratch, so they won't play on campus all season.,Their opponent is facing an FBS program for the first time in its history. Lindenwood is entering its third s...
Royals aim for sweep, division lead vs. Guardians
The Kansas City Royals have won three straight at Cleveland to join the Guardians atop the AL Central standings.,With Michael Wacha looking to continue his run of mound success, the surging Royals aim to sweep this four-game set with a fifth consecutive win over the struggling Guardians on Wednesday...
Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) exits start
Kansas City Royals starter Michael Lorenzen exited in the second inning Tuesday night against the host Cleveland Guardians due to a left hamstring strain, but the ailment isn't believed to be serious.,The right-hander apparently sustained the injury earlier in the frame covering first base while try...
Marlins save their best for last to rally past Rockies
Jesus Sanchez hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run ninth inning and the Miami Marlins rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 in Denver on Tuesday night.,It marked the second time this season that Miami scored five runs in the ninth against Colorado. The Marlins first did it at home on April 30 ...
Royals beat Guardians again, grab share of division lead
Paul DeJong hit a two-run homer as the surging Kansas City Royals won their third straight over host Cleveland, prevailing 6-1 on Tuesday to move into a first-place tie with the Guardians atop the American League Central.,After sweeping a doubleheader on Monday to open a four-game series, the Royals...
Braves erupt for 4 runs in 10th, top Twins
Ramon Laureano went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs and the Atlanta Braves outlasted the Minnesota Twins for an 8-6 win in 10 innings on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,Michael Harris II went 2-for-5 with a homer and two RBIs for Atlanta, which won for the eighth time in the past 10 games. Marcell ...
Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) exits start vs. Guardians
Kansas City Royals starter Michael Lorenzen exited in the second inning Tuesday night at the Cleveland Guardians with a left hamstring strain.,The right-hander apparently suffered the injury earlier in the frame covering first base while trying to convert a 3-6-1 double play. Lorenzen stayed in the ...
Reports: Lions to sign former Broncos WR Tim Patrick
Veteran wide receiver Tim Patrick will sign with the Detroit Lions after he did not make the Denver Broncos' initial 53-man roster Tuesday, DenverSports.com and ESPN reported.,Patrick is expected to join the Lions' practice squad and work his way onto their active roster, according to ESPN.,Patrick,...
No. 4 Texas preps for 'explosive offense' of Colorado State
No. 4 Texas is saying all the right things ahead of its season opener against visiting Colorado State on Saturday in Austin. ,A date at defending national champion Michigan looms large in Week 2, but the Longhorns aren't overlooking the Rams.,"We've got a very tough opponent," Texas coach Steve Sark...
QB Taylor Heinicke survives Falcons' final roster cuts
The Atlanta Falcons elected to keep three quarterbacks in announcing their initial 53-man roster on Tuesday.,Veteran journeyman Taylor Heinicke joined starter Kirk Cousins and rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr., with the main surprise cuts being preseason standouts cornerback Kevin King and wide r...
No. 18 Kansas State gets early test in FCS contender UT-Martin
As opening acts in Manhattan go, there are big implications for the season-opening game at Kansas State. ,No. 18 Kansas State hosts FCS power UT-Martin on Saturday under the lights with bright expectations encircling both programs. , ,K-State is looking for its second appearance in the Big 12 Champi...
Guardians option LHP Logan Allen to AAA Columbus
The Cleveland Guardians purchased the contract of left-hander Anthony Gose from Triple-A Columbus and optioned left-handed starter Logan Allen to Triple-A.,Gose, 34, had one appearance with the Guardians earlier this season, giving up two runs over 1 1/3 innings. The former major league outfielder w...
Forget Xander Schauffele's East Lake success: 'It's just that different'
Xander Schauffele has enjoyed past success playing at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, including a second-place finish in last year's Tour Championship.,But now he barely recognizes the course two days before the start of this year's Tour Championship, when he will take aim at winning the FedEx Cup.,...
Twins claim RHP Michael Tonkin off waivers from Yankees
Right-handed pitcher Michael Tonkin is back with the Minnesota Twins, who claimed him off waivers from the New York Yankees on Tuesday.,Tonkin was drafted by Minnesota in 2008 and played in the organization until 2017. He swapped from the New York Mets to the Twins and back again to the Mets this pa...