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No. 24 Texas Tech might face Kent State without QB Behren Morton (leg)
For No. 24 Texas Tech, the only suspense when it hosts Kent State Saturday figures to be the status of quarterback Behren Morton.,After throwing for 201 yards and four touchdowns last week in a season-opening 67-7 blowout of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Morton left in the second quarter whe...
Struggling Liberty attempt to sweep season series with Valkyries
The New York Liberty will aim for a four-game, season-series sweep of the Golden State Valkyries when teams jockeying for position in the playoff race go head-to-head Tuesday night in San Francisco.,In a matchup of the defending WNBA champions against an expansion club, the Liberty have had their ha...
Valkyries sharp from beyond the arc, sink Fever
Iliana Rupert scored a career-high 21 points and paced Golden State's torrid 12-of-19 3-point shooting as the homestanding Valkyries picked up a crucial 75-63 win over the Indiana Fever on Sunday night in San Francisco.,Golden State (21-18) led nearly wire-to-wire thanks to its sensational long-rang...
Fever, Valkyries upping the intensity as playoff contenders
Expect a playoff atmosphere on Sunday when opponents jockeying for postseason positioning -- the visiting Indiana Fever and the Golden State Valkyries -- meet in San Francisco.,Sixth-place Indiana (21-18) and eighth-place Golden State (20-18) are separated by just a half-game following the Valkyries...
Reports: Red Sox reach extension with LHP Aroldis Chapman
The Boston Red Sox agreed to a contract extension with left-hander Aroldis Chapman, per multiple reports. ,The deal contains $13.3 million in guarantees, according to MassLive. He will be under contract for next season and carry an option for 2027.,Chapman, an eight-time All-Star, has posted career-...
The NBA Is Boring Now, But One Warriors Move Could Ignite Chaos
Golden State could reshape the NBA with one move: dangling its 2028 pick swap. Here’s how Jonathan Kuminga and league egos make it possible....
Padres demote LHP JP Sears after shaky team debut
The San Diego Padres optioned recently acquired left-hander JP Sears to Triple-A El Paso on Wednesday, one day after he was roughed up in his team debut.,Sears gave up five runs and 10 hits over five innings in the 6-2 loss to the host Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night. He gave up a homer to Tyle...
Valkyries return home, set on revenge against Aces
Riding the momentum of a winning road trip, the expansion Golden State Valkyries tip off a three-game homestand in a revenge matchup with the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night in San Francisco.,The Valkyries had won three consecutive games on the trip and moved ahead of the Aces in the WNBA standing...
RT Austin Jackson, FB Alec Ingold latest injuries for Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins endured a rough few days on the practice field as they ramp up for their preseason opener next week.,Right tackle Austin Jackson sustained a lower leg injury on Friday, knocking him out for a matter of weeks, and fullback Alec Ingold wound up in concussion protocol after getting h...
Aces attempt to forget nightmarish game the next day against Valkyries
The Las Vegas Aces don't have much time to set aside the worst home loss in WNBA history.,Of course, getting back on the court quickly could be good for the Aces.,One day after losing by 53 points to the Minnesota Lynx, Las Vegas will host the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday in an attempt to elimin...
Falcons sign CB Grayland Arnold
The Atlanta Falcons signed cornerback Grayland Arnold, the team announced Saturday.,The team did not release any further details of the deal.,Arnold, 27, was most recently on the practice squad for two months last season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who signed him to a one-year deal.,Prior to that,...
Valkyries F Monique Billings (ankle) out at least 3 weeks
Golden State Valkyries forward Monique Billings will be re-evaluated in three weeks as she recovers from a sprained left ankle, the team announced Friday.,Billings, 29, is averaging 7.5 points and 4.7 rebounds in 21 games (eight starts) in the team's debut campaign.,She has career averages of 6.3 po...
Reports: Bengals star Trey Hendrickson to end holdout Wednesday
Cincinnati Bengals star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson plans to end his holdout and report to training camp on Wednesday, ESPN and NFL Network reported Tuesday.,The four-time Pro Bowl defensive end has been seeking a big contract extension. He is slated to make $15.8 million in base salary in 2025.,He...
Lions CB Terrion Arnold (hamstring) exits practice
Detroit Lions starting cornerback Terrion Arnold left Tuesday's practice and is being evaluated for a hamstring injury, the team announced.,Arnold, 22, limped off the field and worked with a trainer on the sidelines, according to reports.,Detroit selected Arnold with the 24th overall pick of the 202...
Valkyries visit Sun, continue quest to make WNBA history
After an emotional win over the Dallas Wings, the expansion Golden State Valkyries will continue their playoff push as they open a five-game road trip against the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Conn., on Sunday.,The Valkyries (11-12) took care of Dallas 86-76 Friday night, playing for the first time...
Valkyries' All-Star F Kayla Thornton (knee) to miss rest of season
All-Star forward Kayla Thornton will miss the remainder the season for the expansion Golden State Valkyries after undergoing surgery on her right knee Friday, the team announced.,Thornton sustained the injury in practice this week.,She recorded career-best averages in points (14.0) and rebounds (7.0...
Commanders put absent Terry McLaurin on reserve/did not report list
The Washington Commanders placed holdout wide receiver Terry McLaurin on the reserve/did not report list on Wednesday.,McLaurin was not present Tuesday for a required conditioning test ahead of Wednesday's first practice.,Under the collective bargaining agreement, McLaurin faces a daily fine of $50,...
Royals will call up LHP Rich Hill, 45, for 21st season
The Kansas City Royals will call up 45-year-old left-hander Rich Hill from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday and give him the start against the host Chicago Cubs.,Royals manager Matt Quatraro made the news official late Monday night after Kansas City beat Chicago 12-4.,Hill, entering his 21st major league s...
Reports: Royals call up LHP Rich Hill, 45, for 21st season
The Kansas City Royals are calling up Rich Hill from Triple-A Omaha for what will be the 45-year-old left-hander's 21st season, multiple outlets reported Monday.,He will be the oldest active player in the major leagues and will also tie fellow pitcher Edwin Jackson's record by playing for his 14th t...
Report: Ex-NHL coach Gerard Gallant to lead KHL team
Gerard Gallant, who spent 11 seasons as a head coach in the NHL, has accepted a coaching position in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League, TSN reported Thursday.,An official announcement is expected soon.,Gallant, 61, last coached in the NHL with the New York Rangers (2021-23) but previously coached t...