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Giants ride power surge into series finale vs. D-backs
The hot-hitting San Francisco Giants hope to complete their most powerful three-game home series of the season when they seek to sweep the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday afternoon.,With Patrick Bailey's two homers leading the way, the Giants (74-71) have taken Diamondbacks pitching deep seven tim...
Red Sox, with bats and pitching rolling, seek sweep of A's
Veteran Rob Refsnyder is the new owner of the longest homer hit by a Boston Red Sox player this season.,Refsnyder belted a 463-foot homer to fuel Boston's second straight win in a three-game series against the Athletics, and he will aim to help the Red Sox complete the sweep Wednesday afternoon in W...
Hard-charging Rangers chase sweep of majors-leading Brewers
The Texas Rangers will look to sweep the best team in baseball when they square off against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game interleague series in Arlington, Texas.,The game will be a battle of right-handed starters with Freddy Peralta (16-5, 2.50 ERA) takin...
Ohio not shying away from challenge at No. 1 Ohio State
Ohio doesn't have the resources to compete for a national title like its in-state brethren, defending champion Ohio State, but the Bobcats have the mindset that they can compete with the top-ranked Buckeyes when they play Saturday in Columbus.,The Bobcats (1-1) of the Mid-American Conference lost th...
No. 14 Iowa State wary of heat, Arkansas State QB Jaylen Raynor
After prevailing in another nail-biter against in-state rival Iowa last week, No. 14 Iowa State figures to sweat during Saturday's visit to Arkansas State no matter what.,Defending Red Wolves dual-threat quarterback Jaylen Raynor presents a uniquely formidable challenge, as Cyclones coach Matt Campb...
Behren Morton, No. 21 Texas Tech look to keep rolling vs. Oregon St.
High-flying No. 21 Texas Tech will welcome another test on the eve of Big 12 play when Oregon State comes to Lubbock, Texas on Saturday.,The Red Raiders (2-0) moved up three spots in the AP Poll this past week after a 62-14 thrashing of Kent State. Texas Tech played well on both sides of the ball, p...
No. 5 Miami out to deny No. 18 USF third straight upset
No. 18 South Florida is one of the biggest surprises in college football, but faces its toughest challenge yet on Saturday at No. 5 Miami in Miami Gardens, Fla.,The game wasn't a Top 25 matchup until the Bulls (2-0) scored their second consecutive victory over a ranked opponent when they shocked the...
Dual-threat Jackson Arnold leads No. 24 Auburn vs. South Alabama
No. 24 Auburn appears to be headed in the right direction after two weeks of winning football as it prepares for Saturday's matchup with visiting South Alabama.,While the 38-24 victory over Baylor in Week 1 showcased the Tigers' physicality, last weekend was about putting the ball in quarterback Jac...
No. 7 Texas working through growing pains with UTEP up next
No. 7 Texas will look to work on itself and build momentum for the gauntlet ahead when it clashes with UTEP on Saturday in Austin, Texas.,The Longhorns (1-1) play at home for the second straight week after bouncing back from a 14-7 season-opening loss at Ohio State. Texas easily handled San Jose Sta...
Streaky Ty Simpson, No. 19 Alabama host 2-0 Wisconsin
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson found his footing with a perfect throwing performance in Week 2.,Now Simpson and the No. 19 Crimson Tide aim to build off the biggest shutout win in school history when Alabama faces Wisconsin in nonconference play on Saturday afternoon at Tuscaloosa, Ala.,Simpson comp...
No. 8 Irish preaching long view, while No. 16 Texas A&M seeks revenge
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman introduced his team to the concept of delayed gratification this week.,Sometimes, Freeman told them, you don't get the thing you want right away. But with the right amount of patience and persistence, the prize is still attainable.,No. 8 Notre Dame (0-1) will see if t...
No. 6 Georgia to face first big test from No. 15 Tennessee
Eager to snap a prolonged losing streak against their hated rival, the No. 15 Tennessee Volunteers host the No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs in Knoxville, Tenn., in each team's Southeastern Conference opener.,Tennessee (2-0) has breezed past Syracuse and East Tennessee State, but an entirely new energy will s...
With interim coach in place, No. 23 Michigan hosts Central Michigan
Entering Saturday afternoon's game against Central Michigan in Ann Arbor, the biggest mystery before Monday was who would be the interim head coach for No. 23 Michigan. ,With current head coach Sherrone Moore set to start a university-imposed two-game suspension for his role in Michigan's sign-steal...
No. 13 Oklahoma won't take Temple lightly after knocking off Michigan
After its win over Michigan last week, No. 13 Oklahoma is putting an emphasis on not having a letdown when it faces Temple on Saturday in Philadelphia.,"I think they've scored 50 in back-to-back games, so we're looking at this (as) our national championship," Sooners safety Peyton Bowen said of the ...
Micah Parsons-boosted Packers take on fellow 1-0 Commanders
The Green Bay Packers and star rusher Micah Parsons will be looking to build on an impressive defensive showing in their opener when they host the Washington Commanders on Thursday night.,Green Bay opened with a dominating 27-13 victory over division rival Detroit, the defending NFL North champion, ...
Fancy begins title defense at Madden NFL 26 Kickoff Challenge
The 11th season of the Madden Championship Series (MCS) begins with the debut of the Kickoff Challenge in Orlando on Wednesday.,Among the 26 Kickoff Challenge competitors are defending champion Fancy, runner-up JonBeast, two-time champion Druni and Henry, the winningest competitor in Madden history....
Coach wants UCLA to 'show up in the first half' vs. New Mexico
Seeking a boost in its final game before conference play, winless UCLA will return home to Pasadena, Calif., on Friday night to face New Mexico for just the second time in program history.,The Bruins beat the Lobos in the 2002 Las Vegas Bowl 27-13, but the 2025 version of UCLA football draws New Mex...
Coach Karl Smesko's Dream season continues with visit to Sun
The Atlanta Dream will look to continue their torrid ways on Wednesday when they conclude a season-ending home-and-home series against the Connecticut Sun in Uncasville, Conn.,The Dream (29-14), second to Minnesota in the league standings, recorded their fifth win in a row with an 87-62 victory over...
No. 2 Penn State still can do better vs. Villanova, coach James Franklin says
Penn State coach James Franklin remains fixated on working out the kinks ahead of his second-ranked team's game against Villanova on Saturday afternoon in University Park, Pa.,The Nittany Lions recorded 35- and 34-point victories in their first two games, but Franklin cast a critical eye when he met...
Who will start at QB for Colorado at Houston? Deion's not saying
Colorado will keep its starting quarterback a mystery as it travels to Houston to play the Big 12 opener for both teams on Friday night. ,Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders denied reports that Ryan Staub would start the game. ,The Buffaloes (1-1) used a three-quarterback rotation in a 31-7 home win again...