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Giants WR Darius Slayton downgraded to out vs. Broncos
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton and defensive lineman Chauncey Golston were downgraded from doubtful to out for Sunday's game against the host Denver Broncos.,Also on Saturday, the Giants announced that offensive line coach Carmen Bricillo will not travel for the game. ESPN reported tha...
Panthers activate WR Jalen Coker, OL Austin Corbett from IR
The Carolina Panthers activated wide receiver Jalen Coker and offensive lineman Austin Corbett from injured reserve on Saturday.,Both players are available to play for the Panthers (3-3) in Sunday's game against the New York Jets.(0-6) in East Rutherford, N.J.,Coker, 23, has been sidelined since sus...
Reports: Astros signing RHP Nate Pearson to 1-year deal
The Houston Astros are signing right-hander Nate Pearson to a one-year, $1.35 million contract, per multiple reports.,The former first-round pick spent most of this season with the Chicago Cubs, going 0-1 with a 9.20 ERA in 11 games out of the bullpen.,Pearson is 9-6 with a 5.17 ERA and three saves ...
Minnesota (school-record 9 sacks) swarms No. 25 Nebraska
Drake Lindsey had a rushing and passing touchdown and Minnesota set a school record for sacks in a 24-6 win over No. 25 Nebraska in Big Ten Conference play Friday night in Minneapolis.,Lindsey, a redshirt freshman, threw for 153 yards and a TD on 16-of-20 passing and ran for a score as the Golden Go...
Quakes must beat Austin FC for any chance at postseason
There will be plenty on the line for the San Jose Earthquakes when they host playoff-bound Austin FC on Saturday evening in a Decision Day match.,The match means a lot more to the Earthquakes (10-15-8, 38 points), who head to the final game of the regular season in 11th place in the Western Conferen...
With playoffs out of reach, Dynamo, SKC have eyes on future
The end can't come soon enough for the Houston Dynamo and Sporting Kansas City, as the two clubs spend Decision Day in Kansas City, Kan., playing their final match of the season.,Houston (9-15-9, 36 points) was eliminated from the MLS Cup playoffs with a 4-2 loss at home to San Diego Oct. 4. The Dyn...
Ernie Els celebrates birthday with share of Dominion Energy lead
Ernie Els celebrated his 56th birthday by grabbing a share of the lead at the Dominion Energy Charity Classic, opening the Charles Schwab Cup Playoffs with a bogey-free 6-under-par 66 on Friday at The Country Club of Virginia in Richmond.,"You don't want to screw up your birthday with a bad round of...
ATP roundup: Holger Rune rallies to advance to semis in Stockholm
Top-seeded Holger Rune overcame an error-filled start Friday to defeat Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-4 and advance to the semifinals of the Nordic Open in Stockholm.,Rune, of Denmark, is seeking his second Stockholm championship to follow his 2022 title. He hit 83% of his first serves (40 ...
Wild acquire F Oskar Olausson in trade, send D Kyle Masters to Sharks
The Minnesota Wild acquired forward Oskar Olausson and sent defenseman Kyle Masters to the San Jose Sharks in exchange on Friday.,Olausson, 22, will report to the Iowa Wild of the AHL.,He recorded 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists) in 61 games with the AHL's Colorado Eagles last season. He originally ...
Stage set for dramatic F1 showdown at U.S. Grand Prix
Some rare drama surrounds Sunday's 54th edition of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.,After the last three editions had little to offer in terms of title implications, this race very well could serve as one of the defining moments in determining t...
Seahawks' home woes can benefit blossoming Texans
If the Seattle Seahawks could use the coin flip to defer a home game like an opening kickoff, they just might do it.,Entering Monday night's game against the visiting Houston Texans (2-3), the Seahawks (4-2) are 3-0 away from home to extend their franchise-record road winning streak to nine games.,M...
WNBA All-Star Game to return to Chicago in 2026
The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game will be contested in Chicago, the league announced on Thursday.,The 3-point contest and skills competition will take place at Wintrust Arena on July 24. The All-Star Game itself will be played at the United Center the following night. ,"The (All-Star Game festivities) wil...
Nathan MacKinnon, sizzling Avalanche take on Blue Jackets
The Colorado Avalanche are off to a hot start and, to no surprise, All-Star center Nathan MacKinnon is leading the way.,As the Avalanche prepare to complete a quick two-game road trip against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, MacKinnon has hit the scoresheet in all four of his team's outings an...
Chiefs WR Rashee Rice back at practice after end of suspension
Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice participated in practice on Wednesday for the first time since his six-game suspension ended.,Rice was disciplined for violating the NFL's person conduct policy, stemming from his role in a multicar crash on a Dallas freeway in 2024 that left multiple people i...
Blue Jackets F Miles Wood to miss at least a week after high stick to face
Columbus forward Miles Wood will miss at least a week after taking a high stick to his face during Monday's 3-2 road loss to the New Jersey Devils, Blue Jackets coach Dean Evason said on Wednesday.,Wood was attempting to cross in front of the Devils' crease when New Jersey defenseman Dougie Hamilton...
Russell Westbrook Signs with Kings: Sacramento’s Confusing Backcourt Plan Explained
Russell Westbrook signs with the Sacramento Kings. Here’s why the move raises questions about the team’s backcourt and direction....
Alabama RB Jam Miller (concussion) questionable vs. Tennessee
Alabama running back Jam Miller is in concussion protocol and is questionable for Saturday night's Southeastern Conference showdown between the No. 6 Crimson Tide and No. 11 Tennessee in Tuscaloosa.,Head coach Kalen DeBoer confirmed Wednesday that Miller sustained the injury late in last weekend's 2...
Report: Russell Westbrook to sign with Sacramento Kings
Former NBA Most Valuable Player Russell Westbrook will sign a contract with the Sacramento Kings, his seventh NBA team.,His agent, Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management, confirmed the deal with ESPN on Wednesday.,The Athletic reported Westbrook is expected to sign the one-year, minimum-salary dea...
George Russell re-signs with Mercedes F1 team
George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will drive for Mercedes' Formula One team in the 2026 season.,The team announced the lineup on Wednesday but did not reveal details of a contract extension for Russell. The Athletic reported, however, that the 27-year-old Russell signed a multiyear deal.,Next season...
Arizona not afraid to get aggressive against Houston
Houston showed the ability to recover from a discouraging result. Now it's Arizona's turn to see if it can pull off that feat.,The teams meet Saturday in a Big 12 Conference game at Houston.,"This is a huge week for us," Arizona coach Brent Brennan said. "This is a huge opportunity for us.",Arizona ...