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San Diego FC, Austin FC chase offensive improvement
San Diego FC will look to shake off what they see as an unfortunate midweek result when they play Saturday against a visiting Austin FC team that is still trying to solve its attacking inconsistencies.,San Diego (8-5-3, 27 points) absorbed a 1-0 road defeat at Seattle on Wednesday in a match decided...
Justin Fields: 'Sky's the limit' for Jets' offense
Justin Fields' young NFL career has been marked by turmoil and disappointment, but the new quarterback of the New York Jets isn't lacking confidence heading into the 2025 season.,"I think I can be great," Fields said Thursday after the Jets' OTA practice. "That's been the goal for me my whole life, ...
Patrick Mahomes Ducks the Olympics, So Who’s QB1 for America Now?
Patrick Mahomes says he won’t play Olympic flag football in 2028, leaving Team USA’s quarterback role wide open for a younger quarterback....
Report: Racing's Kayla Fischer suspended for hair-pulling foul
Racing Louisville midfielder Kayla Fischer received a three-game suspension for a hair-pulling incident, ESPN reported Thursday.,Fischer earned a red card and was ejected in the 67th minute of Saturday's 3-2 win against Angel City FC.,Replays showed her taking ACFC midfielder Madison Hammond to the ...
Real Salt Lake, Austin FC winless streaks continue after 1-1 draw
Diego Rubio's goal three minutes into stoppage time lifted host Austin FC to a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake on Wednesday in a Western Conference match.,Rubio's tally, off a short corner by Dani Pereira and an assist to inside the six-yard box by Zan Kolmanic, allowed The Verde (5-6-5, 20 points) to ...
Austin FC, RSL winless streaks continue after 1-1 tie
Diego Rubio's goal three minutes into stoppage time lifted host Austin FC to a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake on Wednesday in a Western Conference match.,Rubio's tally, off a short corner by Dani Pereira and an assist to inside the six-yard box by Zan Kolmanic, allowed The Verde (5-6-5, 20 points) to ...
Astros 1B Christian Walker hit by pitch on hand; X-rays negative
Houston first baseman Christian Walker was hit by a pitch on his right hand during Wednesday's home game, and X-rays came back negative, manager Joe Espada said after the Astros' 5-3 win over the Athletics.,Athletics starter Luis Severino hit Walker with a 96 mph pitch to start the fourth inning. Wa...
Former Falcons QB helping Michael Penix Jr. 'be a pro'
There was no sign of high-paid backup quarterback Kirk Cousins at the Falcons' facility this week, but lines of communication are active between Atlanta starter Michael Penix Jr. and another former Falcons first-rounder. ,Matt Ryan, 40, became a sounding board for Penix in the offseason, taking his ...
Giants coach on WR Malik Nabers' toe injury: 'Nothing serious'
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll didn't sound too concerned about a toe injury that is preventing Malik Nabers from participating in practice.,"Malik will be out here today, but he won't be participating," Daboll said prior to the Giants' second practice of organized team activities on Wednes...
Astros RHP Ronel Blanco to undergo elbow surgery, miss much of '26
Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco will have season-ending surgery on his right elbow next week.,The team announced the news Wednesday, the latest blow for the Houston pitching staff. Right-hander Hayden Wesneski underwent Tommy John surgery last week.,Blanco will be out the rest of this s...
Scottie Scheffler maintaining an evil keel ahead of Memorial
Scottie Scheffler enters the Memorial Tournament as the defending champion, but that doesn't make him feel overconfident as he prepares for Thursday's opening round in Dublin, Ohio.,"When you show up to an event, everybody's at even par," Scheffler told reporters Wednesday. "People ask, I feel like ...
Drew Rasmussen, Rays pursue series victory over Twins
Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen appears to be getting comfortable with longer starts as he works his way back following his third major elbow surgery.,After pitching into the sixth inning just once in his first eight starts this season, he has tossed a season-best six innings in each of h...
Demaryius Thomas selected to enter Broncos' Ring of Fame
The late Demaryius Thomas, who starred as a wide receiver for the Denver Broncos for 8 1/2 seasons, will be inducted into their Ring of Fame at halftime of their game vs. the New York Giants on Oct. 19.,The Broncos made the announcement Tuesday, and Thomas was the only former player or coach selecte...
Jack Nicklaus ‘surprised’ but understands Rory McIlroy skipping Memorial
Jack Nicklaus won't be seeing Rory McIlroy at Muirfield Village Golf Club this year, and though the Masters champion's decision took him by surprise, he doesn't begrudge him for taking the week off.,McIlroy elected to sit out the Memorial Tournament this year and is in the field for next week's RBC ...
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins absent from voluntary OTAs
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was absent from practice at voluntary organized team activities on Tuesday.,"I did not see him today," Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said. "He did not show up in the meetings, so I did not see him today.",Cousins, who turns 37 in mid-August, has been visib...
Nuggets G Russell Westbrook recovering from hand surgery
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair two breaks in his right hand.,"I'm grateful for everyone's support all year and I can't wait to be back out there at 100% soon," the veteran said in a statement posted to X by The Athletic. "The comeback is already in moti...
Home sweet home: NYCFC aim to topple visiting Dynamo
New York City FC look to close out a perfect homestand with a victory over the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday.,Both Houston (4-6-5, 17 points) and New York City (7-5-3, 24 points) have a 2-0-1 record over their last three MLS matches, but the latter may have the advantage on its home pitch. NYCFC is 6-...
G Milos Uzan withdrawing from draft, returning to Houston
Houston guard Milos Uzan has withdrawn from the 2025 NBA Draft and will return to the Cougars.,His representation, PNW Sports Group, confirmed his decision with ESPN on Tuesday.,The deadline for players to withdraw from the draft and maintain college eligibility is Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. ET.,Uzan, ...
Skidding clubs clash as Real Salt Lake oppose Austin FC
Austin FC hope their home pitch will help the team get back on the winning track in MLS play when they host slumping Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.,The Verde (5-6-4, 19 points) are mired in a six-match winless streak -- three defeats followed by three draws. Meanwhile, RSL (4-9-2, 14 points) have one ...
IIHF president: IOC to keep Russia out of 2026 Games
The president of the International Ice Hockey Federation told reporters that the International Olympic Committee plans to exclude Russia from the 2026 Winter Olympics.,Luc Tardif was quoted Sunday by HockeyNews.se and Hokej.cz on the topic of Russian participation in future events -- chiefly the nex...