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Alouettes prepare for return of QB Cody Fajardo vs. Elks
Montreal Alouettes quarterback Cody Fajardo is expected to return to the starting lineup Sunday night against the visiting Edmonton Elks.,Fajardo (hamstring) was injured July 11 in a 37-18 home loss to the Toronto Argonauts.,The Alouettes (9-1) have won four in a row with Davis Alexander at quarterb...
Virginia QB Anthony Colandrea to start opener vs. Richmond
Virginia sophomore Anthony Colandrea was named as the team's starting quarterback for its season opener next week against visiting Richmond.,Cavaliers head coach Tony Elliott made the announcement Saturday with Colandrea getting the nod over senior Tony Muskett for the game at Charlottesville, Va.,C...
Aces, Sky each aim to end mini-slumps
After a heartbreaking 82-80 road loss to the title-contending Connecticut Sun Friday night, the Chicago Sky can look forward to a three-game homestand, starting with Sunday's battle against the reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces.,One of the focal points for the Sky (11-17) is to not back down, no...
Health Is at the Heart of Deshaun Watson Debate in 2024
The Cleveland Browns season comes down to Deshaun Watson's availability, as he has not played many games since the blockbuster trade in 2022....
Three Fantasy Football Risks Worth Taking in 2024
As fantasy football season nears, these three players are worth the risk to help you win your league in 2024....
Chargers escape inoperable elevator in Dallas
Several Los Angeles Chargers players and members of the team's traveling party were rescued from an inoperable elevator at their hotel in Dallas on Friday.,The Chargers were staying at The Westin Dallas Downtown ahead of their preseason game on Saturday. ,Dallas Fire-Rescue was summoned after the el...
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani looks for encore vs. Rays
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani this past offseason to do big things, and the two-time MVP already has made history before his first year with the club has been completed. ,Ohtani became the sixth member of the majors' 40-40 club on Friday. He recorded his 40th stolen base in the fourth...
Padres, dynamic catching duo continue playoff push vs. Mets
On their own, Kyle Higashioka and Luis Campusano are two ordinary major league players.,But if you mix the stats of the two catchers together, you have the top home run hitter for the playoff-contending San Diego Padres. The Padres will try to take a second straight win from the visiting New York Me...
Rested Fever look to keep Napheesa Collier, Lynx at bay
The Indiana Fever began the season on a blistering streak of nine games in 17 days. ,Indiana's 26 games were more than any other team before the month-long Olympic break. Since returning, the Fever (13-15) played two games in three days before getting a six-day rest that ends Saturday against the Mi...
Nationals look to play spoiler as Braves fight for postseason
In an up-and-down season for the Atlanta Braves, one constant has been closer Raisel Iglesias.,The 34-year-old holds a career-best 1.39 ERA and has converted 28 of 30 save opportunities this season.,Ahead of Saturday night's matchup against the visiting Washington Nationals, Atlanta manager Brian Sn...
Sun seek to solve Liberty on fourth try this season
The Connecticut Sun will look to defeat the Liberty for the first time in four tries this season when the clubs meet Saturday night in New York.,The Sun (21-7) needed a late comeback to post an 82-80 victory over the Chicago Sky on Friday. Marina Mabrey, who was acquired by the Sun from the Sky prio...
Salvador Perez, surging Royals aim for series win vs. Phillies
From the backyard to the ballyard, Salvador Perez plays the hero.,After visiting a friend during Thursday's off day for the Kansas City Royals, Perez spotted some youngsters playing and joined them in the backyard for some Wiffle ball, much to the delight of the kids.,"The Wiffle ball yesterday got ...
Guardians host Rangers, in danger of losing hold on AL Central
The struggling Cleveland Guardians are clinging to their slim lead in the American League Central. ,They also might be catching the Texas Rangers at the wrong time. ,After losing the opener of the three-game set on Friday in Cleveland, the Guardians will look to avoid a fourth straight loss Saturday...
Bryan De La Cruz, Pirates aim to pick up more steam vs. Reds
After a rough start to his Pittsburgh Pirates' tenure, Bryan De La Cruz has turned a corner.,The outfielder, acquired from the Miami Marlins before the trade deadline last month, is batting .351 (13-for-37) over his past 10 games after hitting .118 (4-for-34) through his first eight.,De La Cruz and ...
Tigers, Tarik Skubal seek to continue season spell on White Sox
An old saying goes that momentum in baseball is the next day's starting pitcher. ,Could the Detroit Tigers' defense have the team adding a new wrinkle when they visit the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night? ,Yes, clutch hitting propelled the Tigers to a 5-2 victory in Friday's series opener, as Det...
Cubs turn to Shota Imanaga in rematch vs. Marlins
The Chicago Cubs haven't had a .500 record since they were 31-31 on June 5, but they are close now.,On Saturday afternoon, the Cubs can even their record at 65-65 if they defeat the team with the worst record in the National League -- the host Miami Marlins, who have lost four games in a row and sev...
High-octane Diamondbacks chase series win vs. Red Sox
The Arizona Diamondbacks will attempt to extend their winning streak to five games Saturday afternoon when they face the host Boston Red Sox in the middle contest of a three-game series., ,Arizona entered the series having scored the most runs in the majors and showed why during a 12-2 triumph on Fr...
After winning new manager's debut, M's aim to top Giants again
When the Seattle Mariners fired manager Scott Servais on Thursday, president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto stressed the need for "a different voice and a different direction.",It took seven innings of Dan Wilson's managerial debut Friday night, but the Mariners finally started listening.,They ...
Home runs could be key as A's, Brewers face off
The Milwaukee Brewers and Oakland Athletics both understand the importance of hitting two home runs Saturday afternoon when the clubs meet in an interleague rematch.,The Brewers out-homered the hosts 2-1 and used their power to account for the first four runs in an 11-3 triumph over the A's in the o...
Orioles optimistic clutch win vs. Astros will spark resurgence
The Baltimore Orioles have been in need of something to redirect the trajectory of their second half of the season.,Perhaps they found it, and the completion of a series with the visiting Houston Astros might give an indication if that's so.,The teams are even at one win apiece in the four-game seri...