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Xtreme, PARIVISION, Falcons, BetBoom notch wins at The International
Xtreme Gaming, PARIVISION, Team Falcons and BetBoom Team won their opening matches on the first day of the playoff stage at The International 2025 on Thursday in Hamburg, Germany.,Xtreme, PARIVISION and Falcons all notched 2-0 sweeps in the upper-bracket quarterfinals, while BetBoom had to rally to ...

Packers rule out OL Zach Tom, Aaron Banks; Micah Parsons active vs. Commanders
The Green Bay Packers ruled out starting right tackle Zach Tom and left guard Aaron Banks before their home game against the Washington Commanders on Thursday night.,Tom (oblique) and Banks (ankle/groin) were listed as questionable after not practicing during the short week and were put on the inact...

Offensive line still Texans' issue as they prepare for Bucs
Following an offseason of personnel changes on the offensive line, the Houston Texans opened the season last week against the Los Angeles Rams and looked like nothing changed.,Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was sacked three times and pressured on more than 41 percent of his dropbacks, perNextGen Sta...

Chanettee Wannasaen (63) on top at Kroger Queen City Championship
Chanettee Wannasaen of Thailand fired a 9-under-par 63 and established a two-shot lead after the first round of the Kroger Queen City Championship on Thursday in Hamilton, Ohio.,Wannasaen had an eagle 2 along with seven birdies while keeping a bogey-free card. Gigi Stoll is alone in second at 7-unde...

Former Jet Xavier Gipson getting fresh start with Giants
One day after being cut by the New York Jets, wide receiver/return specialist Xavier Gipson can play in the same home stadium as he was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants on Thursday.,In a corresponding move, the Giants placed linebacker Micah McFadden on injured reserve after he hurt his ri...

Bristol night race presents last chance for 4 drivers to avoid elimination
Welcome to the Round of 16 elimination race: The NASCAR playoff field will shrink to 12 following the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday in Bristol, Tenn.,What better place to knock out four drivers than Bristol? The short track has a long history of putting racers out o...

Yankees SS Anthony Volpe has played through labrum tear since May
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone admitted Thursday that shortstop Anthony Volpe has played through a partial labrum tear in his left shoulder since May, if not longer.,The team had not previously revealed the lingering injury, which dates back to a play in the field in early May when he heard a ...

Starting pitchers return from IL for Nationals, Marlins
When the season started in late March, the Washington Nationals and Miami Marlins were regarded as two young teams not ready to contend for playoff berths.,Five-plus months later, that's exactly how it's played out for the clubs that are set to meet for the final time this year on Thursday in Miami....

Nationals activate LHP MacKenzie Gore to start vs. Marlins
The Washington Nationals activated left-hander MacKenzie Gore off the 15-day injured list to start Thursday night's road game against the Miami Marlins.,Gore has been sidelined with left shoulder inflammation. The All-Star last pitched for Washington on Aug. 26 when he gave up three runs and three h...

Arizona State working on identity with Texas State gunning for upset
Arizona State tumbled out of the AP Top 25 after losing at Mississippi State last week. The Sun Devils must turn their attention to a Texas State team that gave them trouble a year ago when they meet Saturday in Tempe, Ariz.,The Sun Devils (1-1) scored the final 10 points to hold off the Bobcats (2-...

Report: Former Jet Xavier Gipson getting fresh start with Giants
One day after being cut by the New York Jets, Xavier Gipson can play in the same home stadium as he was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants on Thursday, NFL Network reported.,Gipson fumbled a kickoff return on Sunday that helped the visiting Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Jets 34-32 at MetLif...

All-Star 2B Ketel Marte expected back for Diamondbacks against Twins
The Arizona Diamondbacks admittedly have an uphill climb in their quest to secure the final wild-card spot in the National League.,Fortunately for the Diamondbacks, they appear to have avoided another obstacle with respect to the health of second baseman Ketel Marte.,The three-time All-Star likely w...

Revolution waive GK Aljaz Ivacic
The New England Revolution waived goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic on Thursday, opening an international roster spot in the process.,In two seasons with the Revolution, Ivacic had 12 clean sheets over 49 regular-season starts.,In six MLS seasons, including four with the Portland Timbers (2020-23), the 31-yea...

Redblacks out for repeat performance in rematch with BC Lions
Dustin Crum will look to follow up a career-best performance when the Ottawa Redblacks complete a home-and-home series against the BC Lions on Friday in Vancouver.,Crum threw for a career-high 301 yards and one touchdown, and rushed for 69 yards and two scores, to help the Redblacks to a 34-33 victo...

NFL not disciplining Ravens' Lamar Jackson for fan interaction
The NFL will not discipline Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson for his interaction with a fan during Sunday night's game in Buffalo.,"The matter has been addressed by the club and there is no further action from the league," NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said on Thursday.,The Ravens said they...

Zach Collaros out as Blue Bombers face Tiger-Cats
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers will be without their starting quarterback when they visit the East-leading Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night., ,Winnipeg (6-6) is coming off back-to-back losses to Saskatchewan. The Bombers built a 13-3 lead in the second quarter last Saturday but were shut out in the se...

Former NBA player Jason Collins treated for brain tumor
Former NBA player Jason Collins is undergoing treatment for a brain tumor, the NBA announced Thursday.,"Jason and his family welcome your support and prayers and kindly ask for privacy as they dedicate their attention to Jason's health and well-being," the league said in a statement.,A 7-foot center...

Virginia Tech out to avoid slumber in second half vs. Old Dominion
Given the way that Virginia Tech flatlined in the second half of a humiliating loss last week, the Hokies might want to consider shifting their signature pregame hype song "Enter Sandman" to halftime.,Playlists aside, the Hokies (0-2) will look to play a complete game on Saturday when they host Old ...

Report: Wisconsin QB Billy Edwards Jr. doubtful at Alabama
Wisconsin quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. is expected to miss his second straight game on Saturday at No. 19 Alabama, ESPN reported Thursday.,Danny O'Neil likely will be under center again for the Badgers (2-0) after throwing for 283 yards and three scores in last week's 42-10 win against Middle Tenne...

North Carolina looks to locate ground game vs. Richmond
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick said it feels like a normal week as the Tar Heels prepare to face Richmond on Saturday afternoon at Chapel Hill, N.C.,There was massive build-up to the Tar Heels' first game under Belichick on Sept. 1, and then a quick turnaround before a 20-3 victory at Charlotte...