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Steelers QB Russell Wilson (calf) held out of practice again
The Pittsburgh Steelers exercised caution with quarterback Russell Wilson on Friday, holding him out of practice for a second straight day as he nurses a slight calf injury.,Wilson told reporters at training camp in Latrobe, Pa., that he "tweaked" his calf during a sled-push drill earlier this week....
Olympic Women Team USA Still Solid Gold After WNBA All-Star Loss
Despite a loss in the WNBA All-Star Game, Team USA Women's Olympic team should still be solid gold as the games in Paris are set to tip off....
Phillies acquire OF Austin Hays from Orioles
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Austin Hays from the Baltimore Orioles on Friday for right-hander Seranthony Dominguez and outfielder Cristian Pache.,Hays, 29, batted .255 with three homers and 14 RBIs in 63 games this season. ,He was the starting center fielder for the American League...
Georgia WR Rodarius 'Rara' Thomas arrested on family violence charges
Georgia wide receiver Rodarius "Rara" Thomas was arrested early Friday on a felony charge of cruelty to children-family violence and two misdemeanor counts of battery-family violence.,According to records from the Athens-Clarke County Jail in Athens, Ga., Thomas was booked at 3:20 a.m. No bond was ...
Top candidates to replace Corey LaJoie at Spire Motorsports
Corey LaJoie's announcement that he will not return to Spire Motorsports in 2025 created a coveted open seat, especially with the team's flagship No. 7 car improving while led by a legendary crew chief in Rodney Childers.,Here are the top candidates to replace LaJoie in Spire's flagship car:,JUSTIN ...
Three Overwatch teams go 3-0 at Esports World Cup
Crazy Raccoon, ZETA DIVISION and Virtus.pro completed perfect runs through group play at the Overwatch event on Thursday at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.,Twisted Minds emerged as the other group winner. Those four teams all clinched byes into the playoff quarterfinals.,Four teams we...
Houston Dash part ways with GM Alex Singer
The Houston Dash parted ways with general manager Alex Singer on Thursday.,The NWSL club said the search for a new GM will begin immediately. No other details were provided.,Singer, 36, took over the role in Houston on Aug. 24, 2022.,The Dash are currently in 12th place in the 14-team league, with j...
Russell Wilson (calf) sits out first Steelers practice
Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson didn't participate in the Pittsburgh Steelers' first practice of training camp on Thursday, with Justin Fields taking the first-team reps.,Coach Mike Tomlin told reporters after practice in Latrobe, Pa., that Wilson had calf tightness and is day-to-day. Tomlin said...
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles) cleared to practice
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has been medically cleared to practice at training camp, nearly nine months after surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon.,Falcons coach Raheem Morris confirmed the veteran signal-caller's status Thursday on the first day of practices in Flowery Branch, Ga.,...
Hunter Brown pitches Astros past A's
Hunter Brown cooled down one of baseball's hottest offenses, Jose Altuve paced an 11-hit attack with a double and two singles and the Houston Astros salvaged one win in their three-game series against the host Oakland Athletics with an 8-1 victory on Wednesday afternoon.,Chas McCormick homered while...
Twins CF Byron Buxton (forearm) exits game vs. Phillies
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton left Wednesday afternoon's game against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies ahead of the eighth inning due to a right forearm contusion.,Buxton was hit by 96-mph sinker from Philadelphia reliever Orion Kerkering in the bottom of the seventh inning. He staye...
Chiefs WR Justin Watson injures foot in practice
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson sustained a left foot injury during Wednesday's practice at training camp.,The severity of the injury was not immediately known for Watson, who was able to walk to the sideline before he was carted back to the locker room.,Watson, 29, had 27 catches for...
Team USA Basketball Might Have Too Many Alphas
Team USA struggled a bit during their exhibition games, and they might have too many alphas on their roster. Here's what can be tweaked to give this squad a chance at gold....
Top NFL Preseason 2024-25 Future Bets to Place During Training Camp
NFL teams are reporting to Training Camp, meaning it's time for you to report to your sportsbook and find value in future bets. We'll help you out with some top NFL future picks....
Astros, Athletics each looking for more from their first basemen
The spotlight will be on first base when the Houston Astros and host Oakland Athletics continue their three-game series on Tuesday night.,On a night when each team got eight hits -- none by a first baseman -- the A's used 3-for-7 hitting with runners in scoring position to produce a 4-0 victory on M...
LeBron James Is Face of American Sports, Not Just the NBA
LeBron James was named the flag bearer for Team USA at the Paris Olympics, proving that he's not just the face of the NBA, but the face of American sports....
SMU, Preston Stone prepared for ‘big-boy’ football in ACC
SMU quarterback Preston Stone doesn't catch himself accidentally saying his program plays in the American Athletic Conference anymore.,"I'm pretty hardwired to think (Atlantic Coast Conference) at this point," Stone said with a smile on Monday at ACC Media Days in Charlotte. ,Stone and coach Rhett L...
Reigning silver medalist Marketa Vondrousova WDs from Paris
Reigning Olympic silver medalist Marketa Vondrousova withdrew from the Paris Summer Games on Monday due to a hand injury.,The 2023 Wimbledon champion from the Czech Republic lost to Switerland's Belinda Bencic in the gold medal match at the Tokyo Olympics in July 2021.,Vondrousova had been planning ...
10 Prospects Who Could Disrupt 2024 MLB Playoffs
Every MLB postseason, young, unheard of prospects kick the door down in the playoffs. This postseason is no different, as these 10 youngsters could look to disrupt the current MLB landscape....
LSU CB Javien Toviano turns himself in after voyeurism allegation
LSU cornerback Javien Toviano turned himself in to authorities in Baton Rouge, La., on Sunday after an arrest warrant sought him on suspicion of video voyeurism.,Per the warrant, Toviano is accused of filming himself having sex with a woman without her consent to be recorded. The woman told police T...