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MLB Playoff Scheduling Makes No Sense: Why Compete With College Football?
MLB's playoff scheduling hasn't made much sense, and that was on full display on Saturday, as primetime, marquee playoff matchups had to compete with college football....
Alabama’s Loss to Vanderbilt Bring Questions About Readiness After Signature Win
Coming off an impressive victory against Georgia, Alabama responded with an embarrassing loss to Vanderbilt, something that hasn't happened since the 1980s....
Vanderbilt Commodores Just Made History With Upset Victory Against Alabama
The Vanderbilt Commodores upset Alabama 40-35 in a historic victory for the program as they've rebuilt under Clark Lea....
Trail Blazers G Shaedon Sharpe undergoes abdomen surgery
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe underwent successful surgery Friday for a core muscle injury and will be re-evaluated in six weeks.,Sharpe, 20, hasn't played since Jan. 11, when he sustained a lower abdominal strain during a 139-77 loss against the host Oklahoma City Thunder. After a lac...
Patriots rule out S Jabrill Peppers vs. Dolphins
The New England Patriots downgraded safety Jabrill Peppers from questionable to out on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins because of a shoulder injury.,Peppers did not practice on Wednesday and was a limited participant on Thursday and Friday.,New England (1-3) also could be thin at the position agai...
Coco Gauff, Karolina Muchova set for finals showdown in Beijing
Coco Gauff will play for her second career WTA 1000 title after coming from behind to defeat Spain's Paula Badosa 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the semifinals of the China Open on Saturday.,Gauff, the No. 4 seed, was down a set and a break point before breaking Badosa's serve twice and winning the final four gam...
2024 ALDS Predictions: Get Ready For Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees ALCS
The 2024 ALDS gets started on Saturday, and these are our full predictions for Tigers vs. Guardians and Royals vs. Yankees as only two teams will remain in the American League....
Talladega looms as NASCAR's Round of 12 rolls on
After a Round of 12 opener at Kansas Speedway on Sunday that featured non-title contender Ross Chastain recording his first 2024 win, the dozen drivers left to compete for the championship could start thinking about the Big One that lies ahead:,Talladega Superspeedway.,The steep-banked, super-fast 2...
WNBA Semifinals Create Must-See Friday TV: Lynx vs. Sun, Liberty vs. Aces
With the MLB having a night off on Friday October 4th, the WNBA offers an entertaining slate of semifinals playoff games with the Minnesota Lynx vs. Connecticut Sun and New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces....
Karolina Muchova halts Aryna Sabalenka's streak in Beijing
Karolina Muchova snapped No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka's 15-match winning streak with a 7-6 (5), 2-6, 6-4 victory in the quarterfinals of the China Open on Friday in Beijing.,With her win in 2 hours and 46 minutes, the unseeded Czech advanced to the semifinals of the WTA 1000 event to face home favorit...
How the Detroit Tigers Can Upset Cleveland Guardians in ALDS
The Detroit Tigers are shockingly one of the hottest teams in baseball. Here's how they can defeat the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS....
It’s Time for Russell Wilson To Retire, Pittsburgh Steelers Should Roll With Justin Fields
Russell Wilson is heading for retirement, and the Pittsburgh Steelers should move forward with Justin Fields as their starting quarterback....
Friday October 4 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions for College Football & WNBA
These are our top betting picks and predictions for October 4th's college football slate with a bonus WNBA pick....
College Football Week 6 Best Sports Betting Picks & Predictions
These are our best sports betting picks and predictions for Week 6 of the college football season, including bets for Clemson vs. Florida State and more....
Pressure on Stampeders to end 6-game winless streak vs. Lions
Calgary Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson is getting hot under the collar while his team is going cold on the gridiron.,With his job reportedly in jeopardy, Dickenson hopes to help the skidding Stampeders (4-9-1) snap a six-game winless skid on Friday when they visit the BC Lions (7-8) in Vancouv...
Angel City penalized 3 standings points for salary cap infraction
The National Women's Soccer League handed down a $200,000 fine to Angel City FC and docked the club three points in the 2024 regular-season standings Thursday following an investigation into violations of salary cap rules.,The league also suspended Angel City president and CEO Julie Uhrman and gener...
Lightning F Conor Geekie suspended 1 preseason game after fight
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Conor Geekie was suspended for one preseason game Thursday over his role in a fight during a preseason game with the Florida Panthers.,According to NHL Player Safety, the 2022 first-round pick (11th overall) violated Rule 70.2 on Wednesday when he left the bench on a lega...
UFC's Luis Pajuelo gets 2-year ban for failed drug tests
UFC featherweight Luis Pajuelo received a two-year suspension Thursday after failing multiple drug tests.,Pajuelo (8-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) violated the UFC Anti-Doping Policy, and Combat Sports Anti-Doping announced the 24-month ban.,The 29-year-old fighter tested positive for 19-norandrosterone and eleva...
NCAA penalizes Raiders coach Antonio Pierce over ASU violations
The NCAA slapped Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce with a significant penalty that will take effect should he ever return to college coaching.,The Division I Committee on Infractions announced Thursday that Pierce received an eight-year show-cause order for his role in recruiting violation...
Coco Gauff advances to second straight semifinal in Beijing
Fourth-seeded Coco Gauff overcame a sluggish start to record a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over Ukrainian qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 in their quarterfinal match of the China Open on Thursday in Beijing.,Gauff won 78.6 percent of her first-serve points and saved 10 of 13 break points while ov...