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Buddy Hield, Warriors blow out Blazers in season opener
Buddy Hield made five 3-pointers and scored 22 points off the bench in his Golden State debut to help the Warriors notch a convincing 139-104 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers in the season opener for both teams.,Andrew Wiggins dropped in 20 points and Stephen Curry added 17 points, 10 as...
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (ribs) sits out Wednesday practice
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels sat out practice on Wednesday and won't play until head coach Dan Quinn decides the rookie No. 2 pick is not impacted by injured ribs.,Marcus Mariota took Daniels' spot and the starter's reps Wednesday in preparation for a possible start Sunday against Caleb Wil...
New-look Warriors, minus a 'Splash Brother,' open against Blazers
The Golden State Warriors have undergone a major change to their dynasty dynamic as they open the season on Wednesday night against the host Portland Trail Blazers.,Klay Thompson departed the club in the offseason for the Dallas Mavericks. That leaves Stephen Curry and Draymond Green without their l...
NBA season-preview capsules: Pacific Division
1. SACRAMENTO KINGS,Predicted 2024-25 record: 53-29,Last season: 46-36, T-9th in Western Conference,Last time...,The Kings won a playoff series, it was in the 2004 first round against the Mavericks, the same team that had ended Arvydas Sabonis' career in the postseason a year earlier. Arvydas had 23...
Tank Bigsby, Jaguars jolt Patriots in London
Tank Bigsby rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Jacksonville Jaguars to a 32-16 victory over the New England Patriots on Sunday in London.,Trevor Lawrence threw for 193 yards and a touchdown for the Jaguars (2-5), who prevailed for the second time in their past three games after an 0...
Warriors star Stephen Curry dealing with sprained finger
Warriors star guard Stephen Curry sprained his right index finger and was held out of Golden State's preseason finale against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. ,Curry sustained the injury during practice on Thursday, Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters before the meeting with Los Angeles....
Pair of 1-5 teams seeks better fate as Pats, Jags meet in London
The Jacksonville Jaguars are desperate for a victory, while the New England Patriots are looking to end a losing streak while overseeing the continued development of their rookie quarterback.,Each team will look to further those goals in their matchup Sunday in London, England, at Wembley Stadium.,T...
Three Things We Learned During 2024 NBA Preseason
It's hard to have too many takeaways from the NBA preseason, where starters only play a few quarters of basketball. But these three things can come with us into the regular season....
Texans DL Mario Edwards Jr. suspended 4 games for substance violation
The NFL suspended Houston Texans defensive lineman Mario Edwards Jr. for four games without pay for violating the league's substance abuse policy, the NFL announced on Monday.,Edwards, who signed as a free agent with the Texans in March, has started all six games for Houston (5-1) and has 18 tackles...
C.J. Stroud, Texans blow past Patriots
C.J. Stroud threw for three touchdowns to lift the Houston Texans to a 41-21 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon in Foxborough, Mass.,Stroud completed 20 of 31 passes for 192 yards and was picked off once as Houston (5-1) spoiled Drake Maye's first career start. Maye, selected thir...
Robert Kraft: Jabril Peppers "gone" if domestic violence allegations are true
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said that if the domestic violations allegations against safety Jabril Peppers are true, Peppers has played his last game for the team, according to reports.," . . . If what has been reported is true, he's (Peppers) gone," is what was reported that Kraft said ...
Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) out vs. Texans
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson did not participate in practice all week due to a foot injury and was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass.,Stevenson sustained the injury during New England's 15-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins last Sunday.,He...
Report: Orioles fire three coaches after 91-win season
The Baltimore Orioles reportedly are parting ways with three coaches after a 91-win season and a wild-card sweep by the Kansas City Royals.,MASN Sports reported Friday that the club is not bringing back bench coach Fredi Gonzalez, co-hitting coach Ryan Fuller or major league coach Jose Hernandez.,Go...
Patriots rookie Drake Maye set for NFL debut vs. Texans
A new era will begin in New England when the Patriots welcome the Houston Texans to Foxborough, Mass., on Sunday afternoon., ,No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye is scheduled to make his first career start for New England (1-4), which sputtered with Jacoby Brissett under center., ,Maye was able to get his...
Patriots tout new QB1 Drake Maye's ability to make 'plays you see on TV'
Rookie quarterback Drake Maye became the best option at the position for the Patriots due to modest gains made by New England during a 1-4 start with Jacoby Brissett as QB1.,The No. 3 pick in the 2024 draft, Maye was informed he would make his first career start after the Patriots lost a fourth cons...
NFL places Patriots S Jabrill Peppers on commissioner's exempt list
The NFL placed New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers on the commissioner's exempt list on Wednesday.,Peppers, a team captain, is not permitted to participate in practice or attend games while on the list.,Peppers pleaded not guilty Monday in Quincy District Court after he was arrested on multi...
Ashton Jeanty, No. 17 Boise State bid to beat Hawaii
Ashton Jeanty will get another opportunity to add to his superlative stats when No. 17 Boise State visits Hawaii on Saturday night in Mountain West play at Honolulu.,Jeanty leads the nation in rushing yardage (1,031), rushing touchdowns (16) and average yards per carry (10.9) in a top-notch, five-ga...
Reports: Drake Maye era to begin Sunday for New England
Rookie quarterback Drake Maye will get his first NFL start Sunday for the New England Patriots against the visiting Houston Texans, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,After moving on from former first-round pick Mac Jones in the offseason, the Patriots selected Maye with the No. 3 overall pick in Ap...
Orioles LHP Tucker Davidson elects free agency after DFA
Baltimore Orioles left-hander Tucker Davidson elected to become a free agent instead of accepting an outright minor league assignment after he was designated for assignment on the final day of the regular season.,Davidson, 28, pitched in just one game for the Orioles this season, while also going 5-...
Patriots' Jabrill Peppers arraigned on strangulation, drug charges
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers was arrested Saturday on drug possession and assault charges that include strangulation, police in Braintree, Mass., announced Monday.,Peppers was arraigned Monday in Quincy District Court on charges of assault and battery, assault and battery with a dange...