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Bears RB Roschon Johnson practices, questionable vs. Vikings
Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson returned to practice for the first time in a month on Saturday and is listed as questionable to play in the team's season opener versus the visiting Minnesota Vikings.,Johnson is working his way back from a foot injury for the Bears, who expect to lean on D...
World Series-winning manager Davey Johnson dies at 82
Davey Johnson, who managed the New York Mets to the World Series title in 1986, has died at 82.,He passed away Friday, according to a post on X from Jay Horwitz, the former longtime public relations head for the team. Johnson's cause of death was not revealed.,Johnson was managing the Mets' Triple-A...
Grambling State Paid Millions for Guaranteed Beatdown vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State is a 55.5-point favorite against Grambling State in a Week 2 game that highlights college football’s money-first scheduling problem....
Shohei Ohtani (illness) scratched from pitching vs. Pirates
Three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani was scratched from pitching detail for the Los Angeles Dodgers' road game with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.,Manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Ohtani was feeling under the weather but was feeling well enough to hit. Ohtani will remain in the lineup as leado...
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani takes mound in bid to even series vs. Pirates
Shohei Ohtani hit his 100th home run with the Los Angeles Dodgers on the hardest hit ball of his career Tuesday, but it wasn't enough to carry his team to a victory over the host Pittsburgh Pirates.,Ohtani (1-1, 4.18 ERA) will try to rectify that on the mound Wednesday night when he opposes fellow r...
Ohio State Defense Dominates Texas as Matt Patricia Rewrites His Narrative
Ohio State’s defense dominated No. 1 Texas as Matt Patricia rewrote his narrative in Week 1. Arch Manning’s debut fell flat against the Buckeyes....
Can Ohio State Finally Defend Its National Championship in 2025?
Ohio State begins its title defense against Texas with Julian Sayin under center, but Michigan, Penn State and a brutal schedule stand in the way of history....
Niners nix Jauan Jennings' trade request; Week 1 status in doubt
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch confirmed two things during a news conference Wednesday.,He confirmed that wide receiver Jauan Jennings, coming off a breakout 2024 season, requested a trade "awhile ago." He also confirmed the 49ers don't intend to honor that request.,"He asked for it,...
Reports: Eagles bring back OT Fred Johnson via trade with Jags
The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring offensive tackle Fred Johnson, a member of its Super Bowl championship team last season, from the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick, according to multiple media reports on Sunday night.,Johnson, 28, had signed a one-year contract with Jack...
Astros promote LHP John Rooney
The Houston Astros promoted long-time minor league left-hander John Rooney from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.,The 28-year-old Rooney, who has been pitching in the minors since 2018, was acquired by the Astros from the Miami Marlins on Aug. 3 in exchange for cash considerations.,Rooney takes the ros...
Report: NFL fines Rams S Tanner Ingle for hit on Chargers' Quentin Johnston
The NFL has fined Los Angeles Rams safety Tanner Ingle $4,666 for his hit that gave Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston a concussion in an Aug. 16 preseason game, NFL Network reported on Saturday.,Johnston was injured on an incomplete deep sideline pass from quarterback Justin Herbert when Ingle...
Reports: Eagles WR Johnny Wilson out for season
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Johnny Wilson will have season-ending surgery on his knee and ankle, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Wilson sustained the injury at practice on Tuesday when his left leg got rolled up on during a running play. He left on a cart after being evaluated in the medic...
Former NFL RB LeShon Johnson convicted in federal dogfighting case
Former NFL player LeShon Johnson has been convicted on six federal felony counts for his role in operating a large-scale dogfighting ring in Oklahoma, federal prosecutors announced on Monday.,The 54-year-old, who played for the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants in the 1990s, n...
UL Monroe coach Bryant Vincent to double as interim AD
One day after athletic director John Hartwell stepped down, UL Monroe named its head football coach, Bryant Vincent, as his temporary replacement.,Vincent will serve as interim athletic director as he enters his second season coaching the Warhawks on the gridiron.,"I am grateful to Bryant for steppi...
New Aloha Stadium agreement in final stages
The agreement on a proposed 98-acre mixed-use development in Honolulu that would include a new 25,000-seat stadium is being reviewed by lawyers ahead of a self-imposed Aug. 15 deadline.,The state's contract agreement with the Aloha Halawa District Partners, the developer of the New Aloha Stadium and...
Pirates promote RHP Cam Sanders, demote RHP Johan Oviedo
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Tuesday that 28-year-old right-handed pitcher Cam Sanders has been promoted to a major league roster for the first time.,Sanders, who has fashioned a 1.91 ERA in 33 games this season for Double-A Altoona and Triple-A Indianapolis, takes the roster spot vacated by vet...
Report: Jaguars signing veteran DT Austin Johnson
The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing veteran defensive tackle Austin Johnson, NFL Network reported on Monday.,Johnson, 31, has played in 131 NFL games (56 starts) since being drafted in the second round by Tennessee in 2016.,He recorded 19 tackles and the first two interceptions of his career in 15 ...
Report: Raiders S Lonnie Johnson Jr. suffered broken fibula
First-year Las Vegas Raiders safety Lonnie Johnson Jr., was carted off the field during Saturday's practice at Allegiant Stadium with a broken fibula in his right leg, according to multiple reports on Sunday.,Johnson, 29, will reportedly undergo an MRI exam to determine if there is any additional da...
Red Sox RHP Tanner Houck to undergo Tommy John surgery
Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, manager Alex Cora announced Saturday.,"Tanner's going to have Tommy John surgery," Cora said. "He went to see Dr. (Keith) Meister there in Texas and that was the recommendation.",Houck was placed on the 15-day in...
Report: Johnny Juzang reaches 1-year deal with Timberwolves
Free-agent guard Johnny Juzang has agreed to a one-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN reported Friday.,Juzang, 24, averaged 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 64 games (18 starts) last season with the Utah Jazz.,He averaged 7.9 points, 2.5 boards and 1.0 assist in 102 caree...