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Ravens QB Lamar Jackson retaliates against fan for helmet slap
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson shoved a fan who had slapped him and teammate DeAndre Hopkins on their helmets while they celebrated the wide receiver's third-quarter touchdown during the Buffalo Bills' 41-40 victory on Sunday night in Orchard Park, N.Y.,Hopkins, Jackson and teammates wer...
Suddenly showing power, Padres open series with Reds
The law of averages and a weekend visit to Denver's Coors Field served as a fortunate convergence of events for the San Diego Padres.,Consecutive wins on Saturday night and Sunday that saw San Diego score a total of 18 runs, or six more than it managed during a five-game losing streak, pushed them w...
Twins, Angels seeing their playoff hopes fizzle since trade deadline
Two teams in fourth place in their divisions limp into a three-game series when the Minnesota Twins of the American League Central face the Los Angeles Angels of the AL West on Monday night in Anaheim, Calif.,The key word here is limp. Both teams, once in contention for wild-card berths around the t...
Playoff-contending Rangers open home series with MLB-leading Brewers
The Texas Rangers are angling for a playoff spot while the Milwaukee Brewers want to keep rolling to baseball's best record this season when they square off on Monday in the opener of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.,The Brewers will send left-hander Jose Quintana (11-5, 3.72 ERA) to the mou...
Career milestone win on line for Braves manager Brian Snitker vs. Cubs
The Atlanta Braves will try to give manager Brian Snitker his 800th career win when they host the Chicago Cubs to open a three-game series on Monday.,Since taking over as interim manager of the club on May 17, 2016, Snitker's record is 799-661. Only Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers has more v...
Phillies look to bury Mets in NL East race
So much has changed since the last time the Philadelphia Phillies played the New York Mets.,The host Phillies look to grow their lead over the second-place Mets when the teams begin a four-game series Monday.,Philadelphia (83-60) sits seven games ahead of New York (76-67) in the National League East...
After sweep, Marlins look to return favor to Nationals
The Washington Nationals are playing some of their best baseball of the season -- a fact the Miami Marlins know all too well.,After getting swept by the Nationals last week, the Marlins will play host to Washington for four games this week, beginning with Monday's affair.,The Nationals (58-84) have ...
Royals, Guardians still battling to remain in playoff race
The Kansas City Royals and Cleveland Guardians expected to be playing important games in early September.,Both clubs' quest for the postseason continues Monday, when they begin a four-game set in Cleveland.,Royals right-hander Ryan Bergert (2-1, 2.61 ERA) faces Guardians right-hander Slade Cecconi (...
NFL roundup: Bills cap rally with walk-off FG to stun Ravens
Matt Prater kicked a 32-yard field goal as time expired and the Buffalo Bills scored 16 unanswered points in the final 3:56 to register a dramatic 41-40 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in a season-opening AFC showdown on Sunday night at Orchard Park, N.Y.,Reigning MVP Josh Allen completed 33 of 46...
UCLA QB Pierce Clarkson arrested on felony charges, suspended from team
UCLA backup quarterback Pierce Clarkson is facing unspecified felony charges after his arrest Friday, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department records, and has been suspended from the football team.,Clarkson, 21, has not played this season, his first with the Bruins (0-2) after two seaso...
Micah Parsons makes his Packers debut a memorable one
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Micah Parsons made his presence known in his first game as a Green Bay Packer.,The star edge rusher, acquired from Dallas in a trade 10 days ago, battled through a lingering back issue and recorded his first sack in the Packers' dominant defensive effort as part of a 27-13 season-...
NFL roundup: Aaron Rodgers' 4 TDs lead Steelers past Jets
Chris Boswell kicked a career-long 60-yard field goal with 1:03 remaining for the seventh and final lead change as the Pittsburgh Steelers edged the New York Jets 34-32 in Sunday's opener in East Rutherford, N.J.,The franchise-record boot made for a winning Steelers debut for Aaron Rodgers, who pass...
Report: Falcons WR Drake London sprained shoulder in loss to Bucs
Atlanta Falcons No. 1 receiver Drake London sustained a right shoulder sprain and his status is considered day-to-day, according to an NFL Network report on Sunday night, which added that London will undergo more tests.,The Falcons said after Sunday's 23-20 home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that...
Sparks get needed win against woeful Wings
The Los Angeles Sparks used a 16-0 fourth-quarter run to keep their WNBA playoff hopes alive and overwhelm the visiting Dallas Wings 91-77 on Sunday.,Rae Burrell, one of six Los Angeles scorers in double-figures, scored 11 of her 13 points off the bench during the pivotal spurt. Burrell kicked off t...
Cleveland Browns’ Week 1 Collapse Overshadows Joe Flacco’s Strong Return
The Cleveland Browns wasted Joe Flacco’s strong return with costly drops, missed kicks, and sloppy play in a Week 1 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals....
Russell Wilson Benching Already on the Table After Nightmare Giants Debut
Russell Wilson’s Giants debut was a disaster, and Brian Daboll won’t commit to him as starter. Could rookie Jaxson Dart take over soon?...
Steely Aaron Rodgers scores revenge over Jets in Pittsburgh debut
For the first time in the past three seasons, Aaron Rodgers thoroughly enjoyed a New York Jets' loss on Sunday.,In his first game with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Rodgers passed for 244 yards and four touchdowns, helping put Chris Boswell in position for a career-long 60-yard field goal in the 34-32 wi...
Jake Tonges' first career TD leads 49ers past Seahawks
Backup tight end Jake Tonges caught a 4-yard touchdown pass from Brock Purdy with 1:34 remaining, helping the San Francisco 49ers rally to defeat the host Seattle Seahawks 17-13 Sunday afternoon.,The Seahawks drove to San Francisco's 9-yard line in the final minute before defensive end Nick Bosa pus...
Russell Wilson flat in opener; Giants noncommittal for Week 2
Russell Wilson might not make a second start for the New York Giants.,Wilson, who started his 200th career game on Sunday at Washington, completed 17 of 37 passes (45.9 percent) for 168 yards in a 21-6 loss to the Commanders and led the team in rushing with 44 yards.,Given multiple opportunities to ...
Phillies SS Trea Turner to undergo MRI on hamstring
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner left Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Miami Marlins with a right hamstring strain, raising concern for one of the National League's most productive hitters as the postseason approaches.,Turner pulled up after racing to beat out a ground ball that resulted in an er...