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Orioles RHP Grayson Rodriguez (shoulder, back) done for season
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez has been shut down for the season and will not pitch in the playoffs, manager Brandon Hyde told reporters on Wednesday.,Rodriguez hasn't pitched since July 31 due to right shoulder and back ailments. The Orioles had hoped Rodriguez would recover in ti...
Twins OF Matt Wallner (oblique) out for rest of regular season; RHP Justin Topa activated
The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Matt Wallner on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday because of a left oblique strain, ending his regular season, and activated right-hander Justin Topa, who hasn't pitched all season because of left patellar tendinitis, from the 60-day IL.,In other moves, the T...
Jaguars keeping the faith despite troublesome 0-3 start
The Jacksonville Jaguars were humiliated on Monday Night Football, but coach Doug Pederson isn't ready to wave the white flag.,The Jaguars (0-3) are one of three remaining winless teams as they enter Sunday's road game against the Houston Texans.,The 47-10 road loss to the Buffalo Bills represented ...
Cowboys, Jaguars favorites to land Bill Belichick
Dallas and Jacksonville are off to a combined 1-5 start to a season in which they were viewed as legitimate contenders, so it came as little surprise that Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy and Jaguars coach Doug Pederson are the current favorites to be the first fired.,Add to the mix that arguably the gre...
Rest of Mets-Braves set ppd.; DH Monday may decide NL wild-card race
The games Wednesday and Thursday between the host Atlanta Braves and New York Mets were postponed by MLB due to Hurricane Helene approaching the southeastern United States, meaning the newly scheduled Monday doubleheader in Atlanta may determine all three National League wild-card spots. ,Entering W...
Fired-up Jim Furyk, U.S. eye 10th straight Presidents Cup win
Though there have been some close calls in recent memory, the United States has won nine straight Presidents Cups and counting, making its every-other-year contest against the International team pretty predictable., ,But don't tell U.S. captain Jim Furyk that an upset would spice up the event. One A...
Guardians activate All-Star OF Steven Kwan from IL
Gearing up for the postseason after clinching the American League Central last week, the Cleveland Guardians activated All-Star and Gold Glove left fielder Steven Kwan from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday.,Kwan, 27, has not played since Sept. 12 due to a sore back. Myles Straw, another Gold Glo...
Expect offensive fireworks as Cincinnati visits Texas Tech
Two teams with bolstered confidence on defense and offenses capable of keeping pace with anyone lock horns Saturday in Lubbock, Texas, when Cincinnati visits Texas Tech in Big 12 Conference action.,Both teams opened league action with victories last week that strayed from their calling card -- offen...
Reports: Warriors sign F Kevin Knox to one-year deal
Free agent forward Kevin Knox has agreed to a one-year deal with the Golden State Warriors, multiple outlets reported on Wednesday.,Knox will compete for a roster spot during training camp. He averaged 17.5 points and 8.5 rebounds in four Summer League games for Golden State.,Knox was a first-round ...
Commanders RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) out for Week 4
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler has been ruled out for this week's game with a concussion. ,Ekeler exited Monday night's win at Cincinnati in the second half with the injury and also a lacerated ear, Commanders coach Dan Quinn told reporters. It is Ekeler's third documented concussi...
Presidents Cup captain's assistants having fun, chasing 'pinnacle'
International team captain's assistant Geoff Ogilvy said defeating the U.S. at this week's Presidents Cup would be "the pinnacle of the sport.","We don't hate the other team," the Australian told reporters Wednesday during a media session with all nine assistants at the Royal Montreal Golf Club in Q...
Florida State, Florida, Georgia on high alert as Hurricane Helene nears landfall
Hurricane Helene began building speed Wednesday with Tallahassee, Fla., and the campus of Florida State University projected to feel the full force of the storm late Thursday night. ,Head coach Mike Norvell and the Seminoles are scheduled to play in Dallas at SMU on Saturday night and could change t...
Broncos ILB Alex Singleton done for season with torn ACL
Denver Broncos starting inside linebacker Alex Singleton will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL in his knee. ,Broncos head coach Sean Payton announced the news, adding that Singleton will undergo surgery within the next two weeks. ,Singleton, 30, sustained the injury in last week's wi...
Florida St. looking to take down another ACC newbie at SMU
Fresh off beating one conference newcomer, Florida State will now be the opponent for another Atlantic Coast Conference newbie's debut when it travels to Dallas to take on SMU on Saturday night.,The Mustangs (3-1, 0-0 ACC) will face the Seminoles (1-3, 1-2) for the first time. SMU enters the game wi...
Report: NWSL teams hit record $104M average valuation
With Angel City FC leading the way at $250 million, the average value of an NWSL team is up 57 percent from last year to a record $104 million, Sportico reported Wednesday.,Citing conversations with team owners, investors and executives along with those involved in transactions, the report put the 1...
North Carolina draws archrival Duke after embarrassing loss
Looking ahead to Saturday's game at Duke is the top priority for North Carolina after last week's disturbing result and a hectic few days.,Tar Heels coach Mack Brown said it's a good time to play the neighboring Blue Devils in Durham, N.C., because the Tar Heels need to bond together for a common ca...
Giants CBs Adoree' Jackson, Dru Phillips out vs. Cowboys
The New York Giants will be shorthanded in the secondary entering their game against Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J.,The Giants (1-2) ruled out cornerbacks Adoree' Jackson and Dru Phillips on Wednesday. Neither player participated in the team's w...
Yankees place LHP Nestor Cortes (elbow) on injured list
New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes landed on the 15-day injured list with an elbow flexor strain Wednesday, the same day he was scheduled to start a potential American League East-clinching game against the Baltimore Orioles.,The move is retroactive to Sunday for Cortes, who pitched well in ...
Red Stars re-sign GK Alyssa Naeher for 2025 season
The Chicago Red Stars announced the re-signing of goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher for the 2025 NWSL season.,The two-time FIFA Women's World Cup champ and 2024 Olympic gold medalist with the U.S. Women's National Team has been with Chicago since 2016.,"I'm excited to be returning to Chicago for my 10th seas...
Promise sweepers? Kirby Smart predicts 'really tough times' ahead for college football
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart issued a dire warning regarding the immediate future of the sport in light of UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka packing his bags and ending his season because of a financial commitment he claims was promised but not received. ,"There's probably going to be more a...