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Max Verstappen: Staying at Red Bull in 2026 a 'simple' decision
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen didn't get stressed by widespread speculation in recent months that he might leave Red Bull Racing for Mercedes in 2026.,In fact, he said "it was very, very simple" in making the decision to stay with Red Bull. He is under contract until the 2028 Formula 1 sea...
Marlins reinstate 3B Connor Norby from injured list
The Miami Marlins activated third baseman Connor Norby from the 10-day injured list on Friday.,Norby, 25, had surgery to repair a broken hamate bone in his left wrist during the All-Star break.,He hasn't played since July 11. Before the injury, he batted .241 with six homers and 26 RBIs in 72 games....
Austin FC, Earthquakes meet in match with playoff implications
In a match that could prove pivotal to both teams' MLS Cup Playoff hopes, host Austin FC and the San Jose Earthquakes face off Saturday night in a key contest between Western Conference foes.,Eighth-place San Jose (9-11-8, 35 points) and ninth-place Austin (9-9-8, 35 points) are level on points in t...
Dolphins outside LBs coach arrested on battery charge
Miami Dolphins outside linebackers coach Ryan Crow was arrested on a domestic violence charge Friday morning, according to Broward County jail records.,Crow, 37, was being held in Broward County's main jail without bond as of Friday morning.,Details that led to the battery arrest in Fort Lauderdale ...
Free-falling Angels brace for Christian Walker, Astros
The Los Angeles Angels will try to bounce back from a shellacking when they play the opener of a four-game series against the host Houston Astros on Friday night.,Los Angeles lost 20-3 to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday; the defeat was the Angels' ninth in the last 12 games.,Houston will try to keep ...
Houston allows just 144 yards, shuts out Stephen F. Austin
Conner Weigman passed for three touchdowns and host Houston's defense dominated Stephen F. Austin in a 27-0 victory in the season opener for both teams Thursday night.,Weigman completed 15 of 24 passes for 159 yards for the Cougars, who finished 4-8 overall and 3-6 in the Big 12 last season. The tra...
NC State holds strong, dispatches East Carolina to open season
CJ Bailey ran and threw for first-half touchdowns, but North Carolina State needed a late defensive stand to secure a 24-17 victory against visiting East Carolina in Thursday night's season opener at Raleigh, N.C., ,Hollywood Smothers rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries as the Wolfpack...
Isabelle Harrison sparks attack as Liberty defeat Mystics
Backup forward Isabelle Harrison, who hadn't played since Aug. 10 due to a concussion, scored a team-high 16 points as the host New York Liberty defeated the Washington Mystics 89-63 on Thursday night.,The Liberty also got 15 points from Emma Meesseman, 14 from Marine Johannes, 12 from Breanna Stewa...
No. 12 Illinois attempts to put winning on repeat in 2025
No. 12 Illinois has claimed a spot in the preseason Top 25 poll for the first time since 2008. ,That's a long time ago, but it pales in comparison to the last time Illinois pulled off back-to-back excellent seasons. That hasn't happened since John Mackovic was in charge, when the Jeff George-led 198...
Christian Walker blasts two homers, including game-winner in win over Rockies
Christian Walker's second home run of the game broke a tie in the eighth inning and gave the host Houston Astros a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday.,The Astros, who took the two of three in the series, also got a homer from Jose Altuve.,Ezequiel Tovar and Yanquiel Fernandez homered for ...
NFC East Primer: Sleeping Giants in New York?
Finding a passing lane in the NFC East might be a pipe dream.,Based on the talent and depth assembled by Super Bowl champion Philadelphia, the Eagles are still viewed as the team to beat in the division. Upstart Washington came out of nowhere to beat the No. 1 seed in the NFC, the Detroit Lions, and...
AFC East Primer: MVP Josh Allen, Bills ride again
Buffalo rolls into the 2025 season as the continued standard-bearer in the AFC East.,Last season, the Bills were perfect at home (8-0) and won 13 games in the regular season before another painful dismissal from the playoffs at the hands of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. ,Quarterback Jo...
Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. makes 'short term' move to bullpen
Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. will be available to work out of the bullpen in the "short term," manager Joe Espada said prior to Thursday's game against the Colorado Rockies.,McCullers initially was in line to start Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Right-hander Cristia...
Red Sox activate RHP Justin Slaten, OF Rob Refsnyder
The Boston Red Sox activated right-hander Justin Slaten from the 60-day injured list Thursday and brought back outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the 10-day IL.,Slaten has been out since late May with shoulder inflammation, while Refsnyder was sidelined with a left oblique strain.,To make room on the act...
Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright (leg) out multiple weeks
Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright is expected to miss multiple weeks after a minor procedure, coach Mike McDaniel said Thursday.,Wright, 22, has been dealing with a leg injury and the team hopes to have him back before the end of September.,Starting running back De'Von Achane is recovering f...
Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia seeks fast start vs. Charleston Southern
Granted a sixth season of college eligibility, quarterback Diego Pavia plans on using it to continue Vanderbilt's ascension up the Southeastern Conference ranks.,Pavia will get his initial chance to improve on the Commodores' first winning season in 11 years when they play host to Charleston Souther...
New quarterbacks take stage as Coastal Carolina visits Virginia
Virginia coach Tony Elliott isn't afraid to tout the positives associated with his team entering the season.,He hopes many of those attributes are on display against Coastal Carolina on Saturday night in Charlottesville, Va.,"I think you're going to like what you see," Elliott said. "The expectation...
Louisville assembling many new parts as Cardinals entertain Eastern Kentucky
Louisville made a name for itself as a football program known for producing offense. ,Coach Jeff Brohm's team opens the season Saturday afternoon against visiting Eastern Kentucky with designs on flexing as a first-rate scoring machine. With a lot of new parts to assemble, results might not come ins...
Rich Rodriguez begins second West Virginia stint vs. Robert Morris
It will be a homecoming for West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez on Saturday, when the Mountaineers and Robert Morris kick off the season against each other in Morgantown, W. Va.,Rodriguez, a West Virginia graduate, returned to the school in December, after spending the last two seasons as the head co...
BC hopes to ride momentum from solid finish into 2025 campaign
Year Two of the Bill O'Brien coaching era at Boston College begins Saturday afternoon with historic opponent Fordham visiting Chestnut Hill, Mass.,After winning three of their final four regular-season games and finishing 7-6 in 2024, the Eagles figure to present a different look at several key posi...