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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...
Orlando City SC look to build steam in clash vs. Crew
With a four-match winless streak behind them, Orlando City SC will look to climb the MLS standings beginning Friday night at the Columbus Crew.,The Lions (10-6-8, 38 points) believe a 2-1 victory over New England on Saturday will serve as momentum heading into the final 10 matches of the season.,"Th...
Giants tab Russell Wilson as QB1; Malik Nabers to practice
Russell Wilson is the New York Giants' starting quarterback as the team begins training camp, head coach Brian Daboll announced Wednesday.,"These guys will be out here competing, but Russ is our starter," Daboll said.,Also Wednesday, Daboll said wide receiver Malik Nabers will fully participate in p...
Phillies turn to Jesus Luzardo in bid for sweep of Red Sox
After two terrific outings from their starting pitchers to begin their series against the visiting Boston Red Sox, the Philadelphia Phillies will turn to Jesus Luzardo in hopes of completing a sweep on Wednesday.,Zack Wheeler allowed two runs in six innings in Monday's 3-2 victory and then Cristophe...
Report: Birmingham among 4 UFL teams relocating
Half of the UFL's eight franchises are headed to new cities, Pro Football Newsroom reported on Tuesday.,The four teams that comprised the USFL Conference -- the Birmingham Stallions, Michigan Panthers, Houston Roughnecks and Memphis Showboats -- are relocating, per the report.,According to Pro Footb...
Veteran G Marcus Smart signs with Lakers following buyout
The Los Angeles Lakers officially signed veteran point guard Marcus Smart on Tuesday, three days after it was reported he agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards.,The former NBA Defensive Player of the Year signed a two-year, $11 million deal with Los Angeles after clearing waivers, ...
Free agent G Josh Okogie signs with Rockets
The Houston Rockets announced the signing of free agent guard Josh Okogie on Tuesday. The team did not announce the terms, but reports classify the deal as one year for $3.1 million, fully guaranteed.,Okogie, 26, is a seven-year NBA veteran and former first-round pick by Minnesota (20th overall) in ...
Astros RHP Lance McCullers Jr. back on IL with finger blister
Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. was placed back on the injured list Tuesday, retroactive to Sunday, with a right finger blister.,This marks Houston's seventh starting pitcher and 17th player total on IL. McCullers, 31, began the season on the IL and made his debut on May 4, h...
ATP roundup: Cameron Norrie knocks out Lorenzo Musetti in D.C.
Cameron Norrie of Great Britain charged back for a 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 upset of Italian No. 2 seed Lorenzo Musetti in the Round of 32 of the Mubadala Citi D.C. Open on Tuesday in Washington.,Norrie, a five-time ATP titlist and former Wimbledon semifinalist, has slipped to No. 41 in the world rankings, but...
Dash sign F Clarissa Larisey from Crystal Palace FC
The Houston Dash added Canadian forward Clarissa Larisey in a transfer from Crystal Palace FC on Tuesday.,Larisey, acquired from the English club for an undisclosed fee, will stay with the Dash through the 2027 season.,"Clarissa brings a dynamic, proven goal-scoring presence to our team, and her exp...
Texans sign veteran cornerback Arthur Maulet
The Houston Texans signed cornerback Arthur Maulet to a one-year deal, according to reports.,Maulet, an eight-year veteran, appeared in three games for the Ravens last season before being placed on injured reserve with calf and knee injuries.,The undrafted Maulet started his NFL career with the Sain...
Venus Williams wins doubles match in return to tourney play
Venus Williams marked her return to the WTA Tour by teaming up with Washington native Hailey Baptiste and defeating Eugenie Bouchard of Canada and Clervie Ngounoue 6-3, 6-1, in a first-round doubles match at the Mubadala Citi D.C. Open on Monday.,Williams, 45, had not competed since March 2024 at th...
NASCAR update ensures field spots for 23XI, FRM cars
NASCAR has reportedly changed its rule book, likely in response to the latest ruling in the antitrust lawsuit by 23XI and Front Row Motorsports, ensuring the two teams will not miss any races as open teams.,23XI and Front Row Motorsports lost their charters following their suit against the NASCAR ch...
Diamondbacks not acting like sellers, face injury-riddled Astros
The Arizona Diamondbacks look to build on a strong run while the Houston Astros hope to get back on track when the teams meet in a three-game series beginning Monday in Phoenix.,The Diamondbacks opened play after the All-Star break with a three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals, outscoring them ...
Astros place All-Star 3B Isaac Paredes on 10-day IL
The Houston Astros placed All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain prior to Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. ,Paredes, 26, hit a line drive off the left field wall and began limping on his way to first base in the third inning of Saturd...
Sergio Garcia breaks driver in anger, still turns in best round at The Open
Sergio Garcia played most of his final round at The Open Championship on Sunday without his driver.,The veteran Garcia, frustrated by his tee shot on the second hole at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Northern Ireland, slammed his driver into the ground and it split in half.,Players are not able to repl...
Mariners deliver in 11th to outlast Astros
Rookie Cole Young singled home the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Houston Astros 7-6 on Saturday night.,With Dominic Canzone the runner at second to start the inning, Miles Mastrobuoni put down a sacrifice bunt to move Canzone to third. You...
Union, Dynamo play to draw in physical contest
A late VAR decision in the 85th minute helped split the points between the Philadelphia Union and host Houston Dynamo FC on Saturday night after former Union midfielder Jack McGlynn scored a first-half penalty kick in the 1-1 draw.,In the 85th minute, the referee awarded Philadelphia (14-5-5, 47 poi...
Big acquisitions score first goals for Crew to edge D.C. United
Lassi Lappalainen came off the bench to score his first goal for the Columbus Crew and give them a 2-1 victory over visiting D.C. United on Saturday.,Lappalainen blasted an 18-yard shot in the 78th minute to break the 1-1 tie after replacing Crew leading scorer Diego Rossi two minutes earlier. Lappa...
Texans agree to deal with rookie OT Aireontae Ersery
After signing one of their top rookies -- second-round wide receiver Jayden Higgins -- to a fully guaranteed deal earlier this week, the Houston Texans reportedly agreed to terms with another Day 2 pick Saturday. KPRC 2 Houston reported that the Texans have reached a deal with offensive tackle Aireo...