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WNBA issues statement condemning racist abuse by fans
The WNBA issued a statement Wednesday night condemning racist abuse by fans following complaints from players and coaches during the Indiana Fever-Connecticut Sun playoff series.,"The WNBA is a competitive league with some of the most elite athletes in the world," read the statement. "While we welco...
Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose announces retirement
Former NBA MVP Derrick Rose announced his retirement from the league over social media on Thursday.,Rose, 35, was selected by his hometown Chicago Bulls with the top overall pick of the 2008 NBA Draft and was named the 2008-09 Rookie of the Year. ,At 22, Rose became the youngest player in league his...
Jaguars, facing Texans, look to rebound from 'disaster'
The Jacksonville Jaguars are one of three winless teams in the NFL and certainly the one in the most disarray.,The Jaguars (0-3) will attempt to halt their dysfunction and register that elusive first victory when they visit the Houston Texans in an AFC South battle on Sunday.,Jacksonville's poor sta...
Chargers QB Justin Herbert (ankle) making progrees
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is hopeful that his injured right ankle won't prevent him from playing in Sunday's AFC West showdown against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs.,Herbert had to depart last weekend's 20-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers after aggravating the ankle injury ...
Twins OF Matt Wallner (oblique) out for rest of regular season; RHP Justin Topa activated
The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Matt Wallner on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday because of a left oblique strain, ending his regular season, and activated right-hander Justin Topa, who hasn't pitched all season because of left patellar tendinitis, from the 60-day IL.,In other moves, the T...
Mariners clobber Astros to pick up key win
George Kirby pitched six strong innings, Julio Rodriguez joined the 20-20 club and the Seattle Mariners kept pace in the playoff race with an 8-1 win at the Houston Astros on Wednesday in the rubber match of a three-game series.,Seattle (82-77) closed within two games of the final American League wi...
Rest of Mets-Braves set ppd.; DH Monday may decide NL wild-card race
The games Wednesday and Thursday between the host Atlanta Braves and New York Mets were postponed by MLB due to Hurricane Helene approaching the southeastern United States, meaning the newly scheduled Monday doubleheader in Atlanta may determine all three National League wild-card spots. ,Entering W...
Mariners clobber Astros to big up key win
George Kirby pitched six strong innings, Julio Rodriguez joined the 20-20 club and the Seattle Mariners kept pace in the playoff race with an 8-1 win at the Houston Astros on Wednesday in the rubber match of a three-game series.,Seattle (82-77) closed within two games of the final American League wi...
Commanders RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) out for Week 4
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler has been ruled out for this week's game with a concussion. ,Ekeler exited Monday night's win at Cincinnati in the second half with the injury and also a lacerated ear, Commanders coach Dan Quinn told reporters. It is Ekeler's third documented concussi...
Presidents Cup captain's assistants having fun, chasing 'pinnacle'
International team captain's assistant Geoff Ogilvy said defeating the U.S. at this week's Presidents Cup would be "the pinnacle of the sport.","We don't hate the other team," the Australian told reporters Wednesday during a media session with all nine assistants at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in Q...
Florida St. looking to take down another ACC newbie at SMU
Fresh off beating one conference newcomer, Florida State will now be the opponent for another Atlantic Coast Conference newbie's debut when it travels to Dallas to take on SMU on Saturday night.,The Mustangs (3-1, 0-0 ACC) will face the Seminoles (1-3, 1-2) for the first time. SMU enters the game wi...
Yankees place LHP Nestor Cortes (elbow) on injured list
New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes landed on the 15-day injured list with an elbow flexor strain Wednesday, the same day he was scheduled to start a potential American League East-clinching game against the Baltimore Orioles.,The move is retroactive to Sunday for Cortes, who pitched well in ...
Sun's DiJonai Carrington named Most Improved Player
Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington was named the 2024 WNBA Most Improved Player on Wednesday.,Carrington, 26, received 28 of 67 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters.,Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby (18 votes) was second and Minnesota Lynx forward Bridget Carle...
Cardinals DT Justin Jones (triceps) out for season
Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Justin Jones will miss the remainder of the season due to a triceps injury, coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed Wednesday.,Veteran defensive lineman Naquan Jones was added to the roster in place of Justin Jones, who officially landed on injured reserve.,Gannon also not...
Wake Forest looks to bounce back vs. Louisiana
Wake Forest had an unusually early open date last weekend, providing perhaps unwanted extra time to prepare for its upcoming home game against Louisiana on Saturday in Winston-Salem, N.C.,The Demon Deacons (1-2) have an opportunity to move past consecutive losses to Virginia and Ole Miss, which was ...
BC seeking rare 4-1 start against Western Kentucky
Boston College aims to post consecutive wins for the second time this season when first-time opponent Western Kentucky visits Chestnut Hill, Mass., on Saturday in the nonconference finale for both teams.,After dropping Michigan State from the unbeaten ranks with a 23-19 win last week, the Eagles (3-...
Report: Yankees' Nestor Cortes to have MRI on elbow
New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes is set to have an MRI on his pitching elbow on Wednesday -- the same day he was scheduled to start a potential American League East-clinching game against the Baltimore Orioles, ESPN reported.,Based on Cortes' recent performances, his elbow didn't seem to b...
Chiefs TE Travis Kelce focused on wins, not catches
Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce said he isn't too worried about his lack of production to start the season. ,As long as the team keeps winning, that is.,Kelce has totaled just eight catches for 69 yards in three games this season. The four-time All-Pro and nine-time Pro Bowl selection...
No. 18 Iowa State wary of host Houston in Big 12 matchup
No. 18 Iowa State won its first three games by an average of 21.3 points, but Cyclones coach Matt Campbell isn't the least bit impressed.,Iowa State (3-0, 0-0 Big 12) looks to please its coach on Saturday when it visits Houston (1-3, 0-1) in the Cyclones' conference opener.,The Cyclones do have a 20...
With focus shifted to wild card, Mariners take on Astros
The Houston Astros can finally relax, at least for the next few days.,The Seattle Mariners, meanwhile, have no such luxury.,Though the Astros (86-72) have a playoff spot secured, the Mariners (81-77) are still fighting to remain alive in the postseason race entering the teams' series finale Wednesda...