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Report: Yankees acquiring Brewers closer Devin Williams
The New York Yankees are acquiring closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for southpaw Nestor Cortes and a prospect, multiple outlets reported Friday.,Williams, 30, is a two-time All-Star (2022, 2023) and former National League Rookie of the Year with 68 saves and a 1.83 ERA in...

Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, Jozy Altidore join Bills ownership
Basketball Hall of Famers Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are two of the 10 minority partners added to the Buffalo Bills' ownership group, the team announced during the NFL league meetings in Dallas on Wednesday.,"It's a huge honor to join this historic Bills organization," Carter said in a statement...

Raiders put RB Zamir White on IR; add QB Carter Bradley to roster
The Las Vegas Raiders placed running back Zamir White on injured reserve Tuesday, ending his season.,Also on Tuesday, Las Vegas signed Carter Bradley to the 53-man active roster and fellow quarterback Jake Luton to the practice squad. Those moves come on the heels of quarterback Aidan O'Connell nurs...

Bucks, Knicks charge into NBA Cup quarters with perfect marks
The Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks completed perfect runs through the group phase of the NBA Cup, and both will host quarterfinal games next week.,The other Eastern Conference group winner was the Atlanta Hawks, while the Orlando Magic secured the East's lone wild-card berth into the quarterfin...

Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein aims to make impact vs. Kings
Isaiah Hartenstein's return to action came at a good time for the Oklahoma City Thunder.,With star center Chet Holmgren out with a fractured pelvis, Hartenstein is a pivotal player for the Thunder. Hartenstein will look to follow a strong season debut when Oklahoma City visits the Sacramento Kings o...

Boston College benches QB Thomas Castellanos ahead of SMU clash
Boston College head coach Bill O'Brien said he's benching starting quarterback Thomas Castellanos, with Grayson James to start Saturday against No. 13 SMU instead.,The Eagles (5-4, 2-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) have three remaining games and need one win to become bowl eligible. ,O'Brien said that ...

Texas A&M collects four-star recruits in addition to key victory
Texas A&M and first-year coach Mike Elko are having a huge weekend, rallying to beat LSU on Saturday, then moving up to No. 10 in the country on Sunday and getting verbal commitments from a pair of four-star recruits in Douglasville, Ga.,Douglas County High juniors Jordan Carter and Aaron Gregory we...

Yankees add LHP Nestor Cortes to World Series roster
The New York Yankees added left-hander Nestor Cortes to the roster on Friday in advance of Game 1 of the World Series.,Cortes was not included on the roster in the American League Division Series or the AL Championship Series in victories over the Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians, respecti...

Browns' Jameis Winston to start vs. Ravens; Ken Dorsey to call plays
The Cleveland Browns are turning to Jameis Winston to start at quarterback Sunday against the visiting Baltimore Ravens.,Winston replaces Deshaun Watson, who ruptured his right Achilles tendon when he appeared to hyperextend his leg on a non-contact play in last weekend's 21-14 setback to the Cincin...

Report: Browns to start QB Jameis Winston vs. Ravens
The Cleveland Browns are counting on Jameis Winston to start at quarterback at home on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, The Athletic reported Wednesday.,He will replace Deshaun Watson, who ruptured his right Achilles tendon when he appeared to hyperextend his leg on a non-contact play last Sunda...

Nestor Cortes likely for Yankees roster; Gerrit Cole to start G1
The New York Yankees expect to have left-hander Nestor Cortes on the roster when the World Series begins Friday against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.,Cortes has not pitched in the postseason because of an elbow flexor strain, last taking the mound Sept. 18 in the regular season when he pitched six sco...

Falcons place OLB Lorenzo Carter (concussion) on injured reserve
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter, already ruled out for Sunday's game at the Seattle Seahawks because of a concussion, was placed on injured reserve on Saturday.,In other moves, the Falcons signed cornerback Kevin King to the active roster and elevated cornerback Natrone Brooks and ...

Falcons rule out LBs Troy Andersen, Lorenzo Carter
The Atlanta Falcons will travel to Seattle on Sunday seeking their fourth consecutive win, but will do so without the services of starting inside linebacker Troy Andersen.,The team's co-leader in tackles this season is dealing with a knee injury, and was ruled out on Friday for the third consecutive...

Eagles DT Jalen Carter, CB Darius Slay miss practice
Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter and cornerback Darius Slay missed Thursday's practice with injuries.,Carter was out with a shoulder injury one day after being healthy. Slay was limited with a knee injury Wednesday prior to missing Thursday's workout.,Tight end Dallas Goedert and of...

Thunder C Isaiah Hartenstein (hand) out at least 5-6 weeks
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein sustained a small, non-displaced fracture in his left hand and will be re-evaluated in five-to-six weeks, the team announced Thursday.,The left-handed Hartenstein was injured during Oklahoma City's 124-94 preseason victory over the host Denver Nuggets ...

Yankees LHP Nestor Cortes tracking for World Series return
Left-hander Nestor Cortes is on track to rejoin the New York Yankees if they make it to the World Series.,Cortes landed on the 15-day injured list on Sept. 25 with a flexor strain in his pitching elbow. He has not pitched in a game since Sept. 18.,Cortes, 29, was scheduled to throw batting practice ...

Chauncey Billups, Vince Carter among inductees into Hall of Fame
Chauncey Billups and Vince Carter were among those enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., on Sunday night. ,Billups and Carter headlined a 2024 class that featured 13 inductees, seven who went into the Hall of Fame as players. Both Billups and Carter were...

Jets rule out CB Michael Carter II, LB C.J. Mosley could return
The New York Jets will be without cornerback Michael Carter II when they host the Buffalo Bills on Monday night.,Carter injured his back in pregame warmups prior to New York's 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings last week and was on the field for just one play. He missed practice this entire week be...

Panthers sign F Carter Verhaeghe to 8-year contract extension
Forward Carter Verhaeghe signed an eight-year contract extension with the Florida Panthers, keeping him in the fold through the 2032-33 season.,While the team did not disclose contract details, Spotrac said it is worth $56 million.,Verhaeghe, 29, will play this season on the final year of a three-ye...

Magic extend C Wendell Carter Jr.'s contract
Center Wendell Carter Jr. is committed to the Orlando Magic into the future after signing a contract extension on Monday.,The team confirmed the signing on social media but did not announce the terms. According to ESPN, Carter received a three-year, $59 million extension, with the last year a team o...