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Reds, Alexis Diaz seek bounce-back series vs. A's
One of the bright spots for the Cincinnati Reds this season has been the performance of closer Alexis Diaz, but he'll be aiming to rebound like the rest of his team when they open a three-game series against the visiting Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night.,Diaz served up a walk-off two-run homer to ...
Rams WR Puka Nacua returns to practice, likely for Week 1
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua participated in position drills on Monday, his first practice with the team in three weeks.,Nacua was deemed week-to-week after sustaining a knee injury during Los Angeles' joint practice with the Chargers, though head coach Sean McVay proclaimed there was "...
2024 U.S. Open: Carlos Alcaraz popular favorite to claim second title
Carlos Alcaraz is coming off a second-round loss in Cincinnati and halted a practice session on Saturday due to an ankle injury, but the Spaniard was still the popular favorite to win the men's draw as the U.S. Open got under way on Monday.,Alcaraz won his first grand slam title at the 2022 U.S. Ope...
Three NBA Coaches Facing Most Pressure in 2024
As the 2024 NBA Preseason nears, these three coaches are under the most pressure, especially after Joe Mazzulla proved how easy it is to coach in the NBA....
No. 16 Oklahoma, QB Jackson Arnold, take aim at Temple
There's no doubt who will be starting at quarterback for Oklahoma in its season opener against Temple.,The Owls' quarterback situation is much more up in the air.,The 16th-ranked Sooners will take on Temple on Friday night in Norman, Oklahoma, in the season opener for both teams.,Sophomore Jackson A...
Seahawks edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu to miss time; Seattle acquires DE Trevis Gipson
The Seattle Seahawks acquired pass rusher Trevis Gipson from the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday in exchange for a late-round pick, and he's likely to get a chance to play an impact role with Uchenna Nwosu expected to miss multiple weeks with a knee injury.,The pick back to Jacksonville is likely con...
Royals starter Cole Ragans exits early due to leg cramps
Kansas City Royals starter Cole Ragans exited Monday afternoon's game against the host Cleveland Guardians in the fifth inning due to cramps in his left calf and hamstring., ,After Ragans walked Lane Thomas to open the home half of the fifth, Kansas City catcher Salvador Perez looked toward the dugo...
Reports: Michigan receives sign-stealing NOA from NCAA
The Michigan Wolverines on Sunday received a notice of allegations from the NCAA stemming from an alleged sign-stealing scandal amid the team's national championship run last season, multiple media outlets reported.,The program has 90 days to respond to the NOA, which, per the Detroit Free Press, ac...
Illinois digs in for fight with neighbor Eastern Illinois
In last year's opener, Illinois needed an improbable fourth-down conversion and a last-second field goal in order to beat Toledo in Champaign., ,Illinois hopes it won't be pushed as hard in Thursday's opener against Eastern Illinois, an FCS foe located 45 miles south of Champaign. But fourth-year co...
Team Europe's Solheim Cup captain's picks announced
Rookie Albane Valenzuela was among four golfers selected Monday by captain Suzann Pettersen to compete for Team Europe against Team USA at this year's Solheim Cup.,England's Georgia Hall, Sweden's Anna Nordqvist and Denmark's Emily Kristine Pedersen were chosen along with Valenzuela, who was born in...
Seahawks acquire DE Trevis Gipson from Jaguars
The Seattle Seahawks acquired pass rusher Trevis Gipson from the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday in exchange for a late-round pick, NFL Network and the Seattle Times reported. ,The pick back to Jacksonville is likely conditional, predicated on Gipson's playing time, per the reports. ,Gipson provides ...
Browns RB Nick Chubb likely to remain on PUP list
Browns running back Nick Chubb is expected to begin the regular season on the physically unable to perform list, ESPN reported Monday. ,The move was expected and would bump Chubb's earliest possible 2024 regular-season debut to October. ,Chubb, 28, had surgery last September for a torn left MCL and ...
Mariners embracing small-ball tactics ahead of opener vs. Rays
After one series in charge by Dan Wilson, there's already one noticeable change for the Seattle Mariners under their new manager.,They're no longer waiting for a three-run homer.,The Mariners employed small-ball tactics Sunday in defeating the visiting San Francisco Giants 4-3, taking two of three g...
Marlins' Connor Norby takes 'simple' approach into matchup vs. Rockies
The Colorado Rockies and Miami Marlins will forever be linked in baseball history. The two expansion franchises debuted in 1993, bringing the major leagues to two new states, and both teams have appeared in the World Series.,The teams share another similarity this year, but not one that is celebrate...
Jackson Merrill, Padres look to pick up steam vs. Cards
Mike Shildt will make his managerial return to St. Louis at a crucial time for his current team and his former franchise.,Shildt has his San Diego Padres in the thick of the National League playoff chase in his first year the helm after four seasons with the Cardinals.,The Padres hold the NL's secon...
Streaking Tigers call on another rookie to face lowly White Sox
Madden 24 is coming to Major League Baseball. ,That's 24-year-old right-hander Ty Madden, and he will be the 10th player to make his major league debut for the Detroit Tigers this season when he starts Monday night's series finale against the host Chicago White Sox, who hit an unenviable round numbe...
Nats calling up Dylan Crews for battle with Aaron Judge, Yanks
Dylan Crews is expected to make his major league debut when the Washington Nationals host Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees on Monday night in the opener of a three-game series. ,Judge rolls into Washington after hitting his 50th and 51st home runs of the season on Sunday in a 10-3 win over the C...
Danny Jansen looks to make history when Red Sox, Jays collide
The visiting Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox will take care of some unfinished business on Monday when they play a day-night doubleheader.,Toronto will attempt to extend its four-game winning streak when the teams finish a June 26 game that was suspended by rain in the top of the second inning....
Twins aim to put late loss behind them as Braves come to town
The Minnesota Twins endured one of their toughest losses of the season on Sunday. ,Fortunately for Minnesota, there is little time to sit and sulk. ,The Twins will be back at it against the Atlanta Braves in the opening contest of a three-game series that starts Monday night in Minneapolis. ,Minneso...
Pirates, Cubs hope for big hits in series opener
Joey Bart has been one of the most consistent hitters for the Pittsburgh Pirates, batting .272 in 63 games since the team acquired him from the San Francisco Giants earlier this season. But the Pirates could be without their starting catcher when they host the Chicago Cubs for the opener of a three-...