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Bubba Wallace signs extension with 23XI Racing
NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace signed a multi-year contract extension with 23XI Racing.,Wallace, 30, will remain behind the wheel of the No. 23 Toyota for the team owned by Michael Jordan and Denny Hamlin.,The two-time Cup Series winner missed the playoffs this season and currently sits 19th...
New York Liberty Looking Like WNBA Champions
As the WNBA Playoffs get ready to tipoff, here's why the New York Liberty seem primed to dethrone the Las Vegas Aces as WNBA Champions....
Thursday Night Football Betting Picks & Prop Bets for New England Patriots vs. New York Jets
The New England Patriots and New York Jets square off to commence Week 3 of the NFL season on Thursday Night Football, these are our best sports betting picks....
Nets to retire Vince Carter's No. 15 jersey on Jan. 25
The Brooklyn Nets will retire the No. 15 jersey of Vince Carter prior to the team's home game against the Miami Heat on Jan. 25, 2025.,Carter's jersey will be the seventh retired by the franchise, joining Drazen Petrovic (No. 3), Jason Kidd (No. 5), John Williamson (No. 23), Bill Melchionni (No. 25)...
Adrian Wojnarowski Changed Breaking Sports News Forever
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski decided to retire from sports journalism, but he changed the way breaking sports news is done forever....
Astros open final homestand, against Angels, with eye on division crown
In advance of their final homestand of the season, a seven-game set that starts Thursday night against the Los Angeles Angels, the Houston Astros muffed a shot to reduce their magic number to clinch the American League West by losing 4-0 to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.,Despite dropping the rub...
Diamondbacks, Brewers meet in potential playoff preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks will turn to right-hander Brandon Pfaadt as they continue their pursuit of a playoff berth on Thursday in the opener of a four-game series against the host Milwaukee Brewers. ,Pfaadt (9-9, 4.81 ERA) was rocked for eight runs in 1 2/3 innings in his lone career outing against...
Jordan Walker, Cards gaining confidence entering finale vs. Pirates
The St. Louis Cardinals are using the closing games of their disappointing season to get a head start on next season.,Among the players getting extra attention is outfielder Jordan Walker, who hit a three-run double to help the Cardinals record a 10-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday...
Cubs, on brink of wild-card elimination, open series with Nationals
Unable to derail the New York Mets' playoff charge, the Washington Nationals will get an opportunity to eliminate the Chicago Cubs from the National League race as the clubs begin a four-game series at Wrigley Field on Thursday night.,Coming off a disappointing two-games-to-one home-series loss to t...
Mets riding loud bats into pivotal series vs. Phillies
While the New York Mets are focused on securing one of the National League's three wild-card playoff spots, they would like to avoid seeing the Philadelphia Phillies clinch the division title in front of them.,Coming off a pair of impressive performances at the plate, the Mets (84-68) will attempt t...
Red Sox look to ignite sluggish offense in rematch vs. Rays
The Boston Red Sox have just nine hits over the first two games of their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. ,Despite the meager total, the Red Sox will look for the series win Thursday night as the teams close their set in St. Petersburg, Fla.,In fact, Boston (76-76) played small ball in ...
Dodgers' Jack Flaherty aims for continued success in Miami
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Jack Flaherty should feel right at home Thursday afternoon.,Flaherty will get the start against the host Miami Marlins in the decisive contest of a three-game series.,The Marlins, who dropped an 8-4 decision on Wednesday, will counter with right-hander Edward Cabrera...
Back in playoffs, Yanks try to dim M's postseason hopes
The Mariners can only hope the New York Yankees are nursing a hangover on Thursday afternoon as Seattle looks to avoid a three-game home sweep.,The Yankees (89-63) clinched an American League playoff berth on Wednesday night with a 2-1 victory in 10 innings. Anthony Rizzo drove in both New York runs...
Guardians bring never-say-die attitude into series finale vs. Twins
The Cleveland Guardians already seem geared up for the postseason. ,Meanwhile, the Minnesota Twins haven't looked like a playoff contender for some time. ,With the postseason in sight, the host Guardians look to win this four-game series from the reeling Twins on Thursday. ,Josh Naylor hit a pair of...
Playoff-hopeful Braves look to take series from Reds
The Atlanta Braves will try to improve their playoff chances when they conclude a three-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds with a Thursday matinee.,Marcell Ozuna doubled twice and hit his first home run in 27 games as Atlanta won 7-1 in the second game of the series on Wednesday. Ozuna dro...
Orioles need to get offense going vs. Giants
The San Francisco Giants almost certainly won't be in the postseason, but they are off to a good start to a long road trip.,The Giants will aim to complete a three-game sweep of the host Baltimore Orioles on Thursday afternoon.,"Just an all-around great start to this road trip," designated hitter Mi...
Hot at home of late, Rangers aim to sweep Jays
The Texas Rangers aim to continue their recent home success on Thursday afternoon as they vie for a three-game series sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays in Arlington, Texas.,The Rangers (73-79) followed up a 13-run, 13-hit uprising in the series opener on Tuesday with a 2-0 victory on Wednesday. Adolis ...
Panthers coach: Bryce Young isn't being shopped
Bryce Young is no longer Carolina's starting quarterback, but the Panthers aren't ready to send him packing.,That was the message Wednesday from Carolina coach Dave Canales, who announced two days earlier that veteran Andy Dalton would start this week against the host Las Vegas Raiders.,Young and Pa...
Texans, Vikings might be missing stars in matchup of 2-0 teams
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is willing to improvise whenever necessary.,"(I like) to stay in the pocket and deliver throws - that's what I want to do," Stroud said. "But at the same time, I feel like I am elite at scrambling and I can do it. I've put it on film. ... I just try to make a p...
Packers hope Jordan Love can return to face Titans
The Green Bay Packers might get their starting quarterback back sooner than anticipated.,Jordan Love, who injured his knee Sept. 6 during the team's season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Brazil, practiced on Wednesday for the first time since the injury. He could return to the lineup Sun...