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OL Justin Pugh announces retirement after 11 seasons
Offensive lineman Justin Pugh announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday.,Pugh, who turns 35 in August, made his intentions known at East Rutherford, N.J., as a member of the New York Giants.,"I've played here six of my 11 years in the NFL," Pugh said. "Not many players get to go out on their t...
D-backs recall 1B Tristin English, option LHP Brandyn Garcia
The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled first baseman Tristin English from Triple-A Reno and optioned left-hander Brandyn Garcia to Triple-A.,English, 28, made his major league debut July 8 and played one game, going hitless in four at-bats. He has six seasons of minor league experience and is batting .34...
Justin Fields Expected Back for Week 1, New York’s Biggest Win Yet
The New York Jets avoided mayhem when quarterback Justin Fields was carted off of the practice field on Thursday. He'll be back for Week 1, which is great news for the Jets....
Jets QB Justin Fields (toe) returns to practice field
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields returned to the practice field but did not participate in team or individual drills on Friday, one day after he was carted off with a dislocated toe on his right foot.,Fields, 26, is considered day-to-day and ESPN reported that he is expected to be under cente...
Brad Stuver, Austin FC seek success vs. struggling D.C. United
Brad Stuver and Austin FC will try to come down off the high of the 2025 MLS All-Star Game played in their home stadium when they return to league action at D.C. United on Saturday night.,Stuver earned the start in goal for the MLS team against LIGA MX on Wednesday and made two saves in his 34 minut...
A's pursue second straight win over banged-up Astros
One of the foremost challenges facing Houston Astros manager Joe Espada and his injury-strapped roster is utilizing the revolving door of players recalled from the minors or acquired off waivers.,In the opener of a four-game series against the Athletics on Thursday, the Astros started three players ...
Athletics pounce on former teammate to put away Astros
Rookie Nick Kurtz recorded his fourth career three-hit game while Luis Severino carried a shutout into the seventh inning as the visiting Athletics claimed a 5-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Thursday.,The Athletics opened the four-game series by banging out 12 hits, with 11 coming against form...
Raiders releasing DT Christian Wilkins after 1 season
The Las Vegas Raiders informed Christian Wilkins on Thursday that he will be released, ending the defensive tackle's time with the team after one injury-shortened season.,The Raiders, who had signed Wilkins in March 2024 to a four-year, $110 million contract with $84.75 million guaranteed, had place...
ATP roundup: Ben Shelton cruises into D.C. quarterfinals
No. 4 seed Ben Shelton needed just 61 minutes to defeat Canadian No. 15 Gabriel Diallo 6-3, 6-2 in the Round of 16 at the Mubadala Citi D.C. Open on Thursday in Washington.,Shelton smashed 16 aces and won an impressive 28 of 30 first-service points (93.3 percent) to make the match an open-and-shut c...
Red Sox, Dodgers out to emerge from post-break slumber
The Los Angeles Dodgers may be without a key piece of their lineup Friday when they begin a nine-game road trip by opening a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox.,Following Wednesday's 4-3 victory over Minnesota, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said shortstop Mookie Betts could miss Friday's ga...
Lionel Messi Just Gave MLS the Middle Finger: What Garber Does Next Will Define His Legacy
Lionel Messi skipped the MLS All-Star Game with no warning. Now Commissioner Don Garber must choose between enforcing league rules or bowing to the league’s biggest star....
QB Justin Fields sustains dislocated toe at camp
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields is day-to-day after sustaining a dislocated toe on his right foot Thursday.,Despite the initial alarm raised when Fields left the morning practice on a cart, the team said he "avoided serious injury and significant missed time.",Fields went to the turf while m...
Austin FC sign Serbian D Mateja Djordjevic
Austin FC acquired defender Mateja Djordjevic on a free transfer Thursday from a top-flight club in his native Serbia.,Djordjevic, 22, will occupy a U22 Initiative roster slot and is signed through 2028 with an option for 2029.,"Mateja is a highly-rated defender who, at a young age, has already gain...
New York Jets Just Dodged a Bullet With Justin Fields’ Toe Injury
Justin Fields avoided a major injury Thursday, and the Jets should be thanking the football gods. They might not survive a season without him....
Why Drew Allar Passed on the NFL to Chase a National Title at Penn State
Drew Allar could’ve gone pro as a first-round pick. Instead, he returned to Penn State for unfinished business and a shot at a national championship....
Orioles place closer Felix Bautista (shoulder) on IL
The Baltimore Orioles placed closer Felix Bautista on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to right shoulder discomfort.,The move is retroactive to Monday for the 30-year-old right-hander, who is 1-1 with a 2.60 ERA and 19 saves in 35 games this season.,Bautista, who has been the subject of trade ru...
QB Justin Fields carted off with toe injury
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn silenced the alarm over a potential season-ending injury after quarterback Justin Fields was carted off the field during training camp practice Thursday morning.,Meeting with media after the workout, Glenn said he believes a player stepped on Fields' toe. ,"I don't know t...
Jets QB Justin Fields carted off with leg injury
Jets quarterback Justin Fields was carted off the field with an apparent leg injury during training camp practice Thursday morning. ,Fields went to the turf while moving to his right and throwing a pass in the direction of tight end Jeremy Ruckert that fell incomplete. Fields stayed on the ground, s...
Streaking Astros open series against stumbling A's
Even with four regulars on the injured list, Houston Astros manager Joe Espada stuck with his scheduled off days for Jose Altuve and Cam Smith on Wednesday in the finale of a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix.,Undaunted, the Astros continued their resilient play with a 4-...
Coming off road series losses, Padres, Cardinals open 4-game set
The San Diego Padres will be looking to generate more offense and play better defense as they continue their push toward the postseason.,They lost two of three games in Miami this week before coming to St. Louis for a four-game series against the Cardinals that starts Thursday night.,San Diego score...