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Eagles WRs A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith Frustrated With Offense Despite 4-0 Start
Eagles WRs A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are frustrated with their roles in Philadelphia’s offense, pushing for more targets despite the team’s 4-0 start....
Jannik Sinner opens title defense in Shanghai with quick win
Jannik Sinner began his title defense at the Rolex Shanghai Masters with a win, defeating Daniel Altmaier of Germany 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday in the ATP Masters 1000 event.,Sinner, the World No. 2, is trying to become the first player since Novak Djokovic (2012-13) to win back-to-back titles in Shanghai...
Amanda Anisimova dominates Coco Gauff to advance to China Open final
Third-seeded Amanda Anisimova dominated No. 2 Coco Gauff 6-1, 6-2 to advance to the finals of the China Open in Beijing on Saturday, ending Gauff's run at a repeat title.,Anisimova needed just 58 minutes to win her semifinal after her previous two matches went to three sets. It was a dominant showin...
Mariners, Cal Raleigh ready for Tigers to open rare playoff trip
A little more than six months ago, catcher Cal Raleigh sat in an interview room at T-Mobile Park to discuss the six-year, $105 million contract extension he signed with the Seattle Mariners.,He was back in the same spot Friday, talking about his record-setting season and the best-of-five American Le...
Reports: Luke Evangelista signs 2-year deal with Predators
Forward Luke Evangelista ended his training camp holdout and signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the Nashville Predators on Friday, according to multiple reports.,Evangelista, 23, was a restricted free agent and will become a restricted free agent again after the 2026-27 season.,The Toronto ...
Ryan Gauld makes MLS return as Whitecaps host Earthquakes
Vancouver Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld experienced an emotional boost on Wednesday, scoring a goal to celebrate his return from a near-seven-month absence due to a knee injury.,Gauld aims to make another move forward Sunday when Vancouver (16-6-9, 57 points) hosts the San Jose Earthquakes (10-14-8, ...
LAFC out to continue goal-scoring spree against Atlanta United
With a chance to bolster its position in the top four of the Western Conference table, Los Angeles FC hosts Atlanta United on Saturday in its penultimate regular-season home game.,Los Angeles FC (15-7-8, 53 points) is riding a season-high four-game winning streak and trails third-seeded Minnesota Un...
Mariners, Cal Raleigh ready to face Tigers to open rare playoff trip
A little more than six months ago, catcher Cal Raleigh sat in an interview room at T-Mobile Park to discuss the six-year, $105 million contract extension he signed with the Seattle Mariners.,He was back in the same spot Friday, talking about his record-setting season and the best-of-five American Le...
Playoff pressure rises as Roval hosts Round of 12 elimination race
The NASCAR Cup Series playoff Round of 12 has its elimination race Sunday at the center of it all in Charlotte, N.C. While the trip to the track will be a short one, the added pressure on about six drivers will be immense.,That's because the playoffs are headed to the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road C...
Raiders must shake bitter loss as explosive Colts await
After taking their first loss on the field last week, the Indianapolis Colts absorbed one off the field ahead of a Sunday home game against the Las Vegas Raiders.,Indianapolis (3-1) found out Wednesday night that cornerback Xavien Howard, who started the team's first four games, is retiring.,Howard ...
Commanders' Jayden Daniels back in action against Chargers
Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels will return to action when the Commanders visit the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday at Inglewood, Calif.,Meanwhile, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will be operating behind a decimated offensive line as Los Angeles looks to bounce back from a 21-18 road loss ...
Blue Jays hold key edges vs. Yankees, try to shake recent playoff history
TORONTO -- The Toronto Blue Jays will have two advantages going into the opener of their best-of-five American League Division Series against the New York Yankees on Saturday.,They will have home-park advantage with a loud crowd behind them, and they will also have an edge in rest.,The Blue Jays hav...
Ex-Brewer Craig Counsell guides rival Cubs into NLDS showdown
MILWAUKEE -- The well-rested Milwaukee Brewers will turn to ace right-hander Freddy Peralta as they look to snap their playoff drought when they host the archrival Chicago Cubs on Saturday in the opener of the National League Division Series.,Former Brewers manager Craig Counsell led the Cubs to a 3...
BC looks to clinch playoff spot against struggling Calgary
Sole possession of second place in the West Division is on the line Saturday when the Calgary Stampeders visit the BC Lions in Vancouver.,The Stampeders (8-6) have lost three in a row to see their lead over both the Lions (8-7) and Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-7) reduced to a half-game. The Blue Bombers...
Former Ravens, Colts DE Arthur Jones dies at 39
Arthur Jones, who played in parts of seven NFL seasons and won a Super Bowl title with the Baltimore Ravens, has died. He was 39.,The Ravens announced Jones' passing in a social media post Friday afternoon. Other than to say his death was "sudden," the team did not reveal a cause or time of death.,"...
Confident Dodgers continue title defense against 'hungrier' Phillies in NLDS
The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers have enjoyed plenty of success in recent seasons, but they have not met in the playoffs in 16 years., ,That all changes Saturday when the Phillies host Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series., ,The defending Wo...
Dolphins hope to weather loss of Tyreek Hill vs. slumping Panthers
There's regrouping going on for the Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers for entirely different reasons.,The teams meet Sunday afternoon in Charlotte as they seek a better start to the second month of the season.,The Dolphins (1-3) are fresh off a victory, but looking to retool a bit after losing st...
Titans WR Calvin Ridley, RB Tyjae Spears questionable for Sunday's game
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears and wide receiver Calvin Ridley are both questionable for Sunday's game at Arizona, coach Brian Callahan told reporters Friday.,Ridley was back at practice Friday after missing Wednesday and Thursday with knee and elbow injuries. After posting 1,017 yards a...
Tiger-Cats eager to rebound from rout in visit to Argonauts
After a whipping by Winnipeg, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats will attempt to get back in playoff form when they visit the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday.,The East Division-leading Tiger-Cats (9-6) clinched a playoff berth last weekend but were in no mood to rejoice following a 40-3 drubbing by the Blue Bomb...
Liverpool eager to bounce back at Chelsea, stay atop table
Liverpool will look to respond from consecutive losses on Saturday when they visit a Chelsea side that has sputtered so far amid injuries and two red cards through their first six English Premier League matches.,Manager Arne Slot's Reds (5-1-0, 15 points) still enter the weekend with a two-point lea...