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Heisman Trophy Odds: Dillon Gabriel, Jaxson Dart Best Bets
These are the top betting odds for the 2024 Heisman Trophy award, including a dark horse prediction and best college football future betting picks....
Mets, buoyed by dramatic win, open 4-game set against Padres
Jesse Winker was once Public Enemy No. 1 for some New York Mets fans.,After his walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth on Wednesday gave New York a 4-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles and a series victory, Winker might be a hero to a lot of the fans who saved some of their loudest boos for him whe...
Looking to regroup, Orioles begin 4-game series vs. Astros
It's bounce-back time for the Baltimore Orioles and starting pitcher Corbin Burnes, who also needs a redeeming performance.,The Orioles, who can't seem to get much going their way these days, will begin a four-game series against the visiting Houston Astros on Thursday.,Even the Astros have hit a ra...
Clinging to slim playoff hopes, Rays seek series win vs. A's
Two consecutive victories in Oakland have moved Tampa Bay two games above .500 and 6 1/2 games out of the final American League wild-card spot. It's reasonable to think the mood among the Rays could be upbeat ahead of the series-ending matinee on Thursday.,That's not quite the case.,Late in their 4-...
Phillies turn to Cristopher Sanchez in finale vs. Braves
The visiting Philadelphia Phillies hope left-hander Cristopher Sanchez can build on his latest outing when they meet the Atlanta Braves in the decisive game of a three-game series on Thursday.,The Braves took the series opener 3-1 on Tuesday before the Phillies came from behind for a 3-2 win on Wedn...
Angels look for measure of revenge vs. Blue Jays
The Los Angeles Angels will be looking for some payback Thursday night when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays to open a four-game series.,The Blue Jays swept the Angels in a three-game series Aug. 12-14 at Anaheim.,The Angels were outplayed in every aspect during that series and were outscored 19-5.,...
Paul Skenes eyes strong finish to season as Pirates face Reds
Paul Skenes could be nearing the end of his stellar rookie season, but he will take the ball at least one more time for the Pittsburgh Pirates when they host the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday in the opener of a four-game series.,Skenes (7-2, 2.30 ERA) is still a favorite to win National League Rookie ...
Tigers, trending upward, aim for series win vs. Cubs
There is reason for optimism in Detroit, where the Tigers' youth movement appears to be heading in the right direction.,The Tigers likely will have several rookies in the lineup again on Thursday when they face the host Chicago Cubs in the decisive game of a three-game series.,Riley Greene, Kerry Ca...
Cards look to ride momentum from walk-off slam vs. Brewers
The reeling St. Louis Cardinals have been searching for a turning point during a downturn that saw them lose seven of eight to fall three games under .500.,Perhaps Nolan Arenado's 10th-inning walk-off grand slam for a 10-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday could provide it. ,"That was ...
Nationals eye 2nd straight win to take series from Rockies
Luis Garcia Jr., Alex Call and James Wood aim to continue their respective torrid hitting displays on Thursday afternoon when the host Washington Nationals play the Colorado Rockies in the rubber match of their three-game series.,Garcia belted a three-run homer to power Washington to a 6-1 victory o...
Guardians search for way to slow Yankees' sluggers
In each of the past two games, Juan Soto and Aaron Judge homered. The only difference from the marathon series opener on Tuesday was that the duo helped the New York Yankees dominate a win on Wednesday.,After driving in 12 of New York's 13 runs the past two days, the powerful pair will attempt to he...
Brandon Marsh's sacrifice fly propels Phillies past Braves
Brandon Marsh's pinch-hit sacrifice fly in the eighth inning drove in the go-ahead run and propelled the visiting Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 comeback win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.,Weston Wilson led off the eighth with a double off reliever Joe Jimenez (1-5) and went to third on a fly...
Racing Louisville acquires Janine Beckie from Portland Thorns
Racing Louisville acquired forward Janine Beckie, an Olympic gold medalist and former NWSL champion, in a trade with the Portland Thorns, the clubs announced Wednesday.,Portland received rookie first-round forward Reilyn Turner in return.,"Janine has a winning mentality and is someone we've paid clo...
Liberty, Wings go at each other for second time in 3 days
After colliding on Tuesday, the New York Liberty and Dallas Wings are ready to run it back. ,New York will go for an eighth straight win when it once again plays host to Dallas on Thursday night. ,The Liberty (24-4) were without Sabrina Ionescu (neck) and Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (knee) for the entir...
Defending Tour champ Viktor Hovland rides rebound into Rockies
Four holes from the finish during the opening round in Memphis last week, Viktor Hovland drifted one step beyond what was next. ,At 2-over-par through 15 holes in the St. Jude FedEx Championship, Hovland said he was calendaring practice time for the weekend under the presumption his form was trackin...
Final 50 take aim at record-long course at BMW Championship
Fifty golfers remain alive in the FedEx Cup playoffs, but when the BMW Championship tees off Thursday, the individual star power of Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele or Rory McIlroy will draw less focus than the uniqueness of the course itself., ,The PGA Tour has taken the penultimate playoff eve...
Fantasy Football Mock Draft: PPR, 10-Team Advice
This fantasy football mock draft should help you ace the first round of your draft this year in 10-team, PPR leagues....
Golf Glance: Top 50 tackle longest course in PGA Tour history
Field Level Media's Golf Glance provides weekly news and storylines from each of the major North American golf tours.,PGA TOUR,LAST TOURNAMENT: Wyndham Championship (Aaron Rai),THIS WEEK: BMW Championship, Castle Rock, Colo., Aug. 22-25,Course: Castle Pines Golf Club (Par 72, 8,130 Yards),Purse: $20...
Maple Leafs re-sign F Alex Steeves to one-year deal
The Toronto Maple Leafs re-signed Alex Steeves to a one-year, two-way contract on Wednesday.,The deal will pay the 24-year-old forward $775,000 at the NHL level in 2024-25.,Steeves has recorded one assist in seven games with Toronto over the past three seasons.,He was an AHL All-Star in 2023-24 and ...
10 MLB Players Who Will Impact Pennant Pushes Around Baseball
As August winds down, MLB pennant pushes are in full swing around the MLB. These 10 players will be critical in helping their teams win the division in 2024....