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Russell Wilson on fighting for Giants’ QB job: ‘Embrace challenge’
The Russell Wilson era got off to a rocky start in Week 1 for New York, as the Giants lost to the Washington Commanders 21-6, with Wilson and the Giants' offense struggling noticeably.,Wilson completed 17 of 37 passes for a paltry 168 yards and nearly lost a fumble. The Giants were also outgained 43...
Bears coach Ben Johnson aims for first win against former team Lions
The Detroit Lions looked lost in their season opener without their former offensive mastermind. They'll need to perk up to defeat their ex-coordinator and his new team.,Without Ben Johnson, the Lions managed only one late touchdown in a 27-13 loss at Green Bay on Sunday. Detroit will face Chicago, w...
DBacks 2B Ketel Marte leaves game vs. Giants with foot contusion
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was removed from Wednesday's road game against the San Francisco Giants before the bottom of the seventh inning.,The three-time All-Star walked off the field with a slight limp after a visit from the team training staff. Manager Torey Lovullo said afte...
Eduardo Rodriguez in control as Diamondbacks down Giants
Eduardo Rodriguez threw 6 1/3 scoreless innings of two-hit ball for the Arizona Diamondbacks, who avoided a sweep by beating the host San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Wednesday.,Rodriguez (8-8) continued his excellent pitching from over the past couple of weeks by winning his third straight start. The le...
Diamondbacks 2B Ketel Marte leaves game vs. Giants
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte was removed from Wednesday's road game against the San Francisco Giants before the bottom of the seventh inning.,The three-time All-Star walked off the field with what appeared to be a slight limp after a visit from the team training staff.,The switch-...
Three players permanently lose eligibility due to gambling
The eligibility of former Fresno State players Jalen Weaver, Mykell Robinson and Steven Vasquez have been permanently revoked due to their involvement in gambling, including betting on their own games, the NCAA's Committee on Infractions said Wednesday.,Robinson last played for Fresno State on Jan. ...
49ers QB Brock Purdy 'long shot' for Week 2; Mac Jones could start
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is a "long shot" to play Sunday with left shoulder and toe injuries, and he's not San Francisco's only injury worry.,"I think it's a long shot," 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday of Purdy's status for Week 2 at New Orleans on Sunday. ,Shanahan said it's "possible...
Kyle Shanahan Shares Unsettling Injury Update About 49ers QB Brock Purdy
Brock Purdy is a “long shot” for Week 2, leaving Mac Jones in line to start for the 49ers against the Saints. Here’s the latest on injuries and game outlook....
Green Bay Packers vs. Washington Commanders Betting Picks & Predictions
Betting preview for Packers vs. Commanders in Week 2. Analysis of Washington’s run defense, Green Bay’s game plan with Josh Jacobs, and moneyline pick....
Report: Tigers executives accused of misconduct toward women
At least eight employees of the Detroit Tigers have been accused of misconduct toward women since 2023, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.,The media outlet's investigation began in April and included interviews with 45 current and former employees as well as access to emails, text messages, court f...
WNBA Best Bets Today: Atlanta Dream vs. Connecticut Sun Odds and Picks
Betting preview for Atlanta Dream vs. Connecticut Sun. See why the Sun can cover +13.5 and why Naz Hillmon and Aneesah Morrow are strong prop plays tonight...
Alabama star WR Ryan Williams (concussion) expected to play vs. Wisconsin
Alabama star receiver Ryan Williams is expected to play Saturday against Wisconsin, Crimson Tide coach Kalen DeBoer said on Wednesday.,Williams missed last weekend's 73-0 drubbing of UL Monroe due to a concussion sustained in Week 1 against Florida State. He was injured in the fourth quarter of a 31...
Report: Wild's Kirill Kaprizov rejects 8-year, $128M extension
Minnesota Wild star forward Kirill Kaprizov turned down a contract extension that would have made him the highest-paid player in NHL history, TSN reported on Wednesday.,Per the report, Kaprizov rejected an eight-year, $128 million offer from the Wild. The deal would eclipse that of Edmonton Oilers s...
Hotshot young QBs in spotlight as Towson visits Maryland
When Towson travels to Maryland for an in-state matchup Saturday in College Park, it will be a rare duel of true freshman quarterbacks who have arrived ahead of schedule.,Maryland's Malik Washington and Towson's Andrew Indorf have yet to throw an interception. Both fired three touchdown passes in th...
Jets cut Xavier Gipson after costly fumble
The New York Jets on Wednesday cut Xavier Gipson, whose fumbled kickoff helped the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the team in Week 1.,The Jets signed wide receiver/kick returner Isaiah Williams in a corresponding move on Wednesday.,With the Jets up 26-24 after a Pittsburgh touchdown at the start of the fo...
Nebraska looks to build momentum vs. Houston Christian
Nebraska will try to wrap up a perfect nonconference slate for the second year in a row when it hosts Houston Christian on Saturday in Lincoln, Neb.,The Cornhuskers (2-0) are coming off a 68-0 home win over Akron, their most points since scoring 73 against Idaho State in 2012. Their 728 yards of tot...
Reports: Free agent Jadeveon Clowney visiting Cowboys
Free agent pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney is meeting with the Dallas Cowboys, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The potential addition of Clowney would come on the heels of the Cowboys acquiring defensive tackle Kenny Clark from the Green Bay Packers as part of the blockbuster trade involving Micah...
Reports: Jets to cut Xavier Gipson after costly fumble
The New York Jets will cut Xavier Gipson, whose fumbled kickoff helped the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the team in Week 1, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,With the Jets up 26-24 after a Pittsburgh touchdown at the start of the fourth quarter, Gipson coughed up the ball on the ensuing kickoff, reco...
Anthony Rizzo set to retire as member of Cubs
Four-time Gold Glove winner Anthony Rizzo is retiring as a member of the Chicago Cubs, capping a career that spanned 14 major league seasons.,Rizzo, 36, is a three-time All-Star first baseman and served as a key cog in helping the Cubs win the 2016 World Series and snap their 108-year championship d...
Bryson DeChambeau at the Center of PGA-LIV Divide Ahead of Ryder Cup
Bryson DeChambeau is suspended from the PGA Tour and the Procore Championship, but his Ryder Cup spot is secure. Here’s why his career arc defines the PGA-LIV Golf standoff....