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Syracuse looks to start new era on right foot vs. Ohio
With a new coach, a new quarterback and a new influx of talent, Syracuse faces raised expectations heading into its season opener against visiting Ohio on Saturday afternoon. ,The Orange hired Georgia defensive backs coach Fran Brown as their new coach last November while they were wrapping up a 6-7...
Experience on Virginia Tech's side in opener at Vanderbilt
Virginia Tech hopes to build on a strong finish to last season when it meets Vanderbilt on Saturday afternoon in Nashville, Tenn.,The Hokies won five of their last seven games in 2023 to finish 7-6, with each of those victories coming by at least 17 points.,Virginia Tech is led by head coach Brent P...
Rocco Becht, Iowa State take aim at North Dakota
Since earning a season-ending No. 9 final ranking in 2020, Iowa State has sputtered to an 18-20 record over the past three seasons.,The Cyclones are hoping to resurface this season. They begin the quest on Saturday when they battle FCS program North Dakota in Ames, Iowa.,The Fighting Hawks are ranke...
Reports: Chiefs sign ex-Patriots QB Bailey Zappe to practice squad
Quarterback Bailey Zappe apparently wasn't unemployed long.,Multiple outlets reported Wednesday that Zappe, who was released Tuesday by the New England Patriots, will be signing the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.,Contract terms were not reported.,Also Wednesday, NFL Network said the Chiefs were ...
Oklahoma coach mum on when DeMarco Murray serves ban
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables did not shed light Wednesday on when running backs coach DeMarco Murray would serve his NCAA-mandated one-game suspension for recruiting violations.,Venables, instead, said the program was focused on playing its season opener on Friday against visiting Temple.,"I won't ...
New-look Indiana aims to keep Keyone Jenkins, FIU in check
Although Indiana is set to begin a new era when it faces Florida International on Saturday afternoon in Bloomington, Ind., first-year coach Curt Cignetti just wants to take things one game at a time. ,Cignetti has the daunting task of rebuilding a Hoosiers program that went 9-27 under Tom Allen over...
New QBs in focus for Maryland, UConn ahead of Week 1
With a fresh schedule and a new starting quarterback, Maryland coach Mike Locksley is in the holiday spirit ahead of the team's season opener on Saturday against UConn in College Park, Md.,"This is like Christmas for me," Locksley said. "... We've gotta play the game to see who we are and start the ...
Royals place RHP Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) on IL
The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Michael Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a left strained hamstring. ,Lorenzen, 32, exited his start in the second inning Tuesday night against the host Cleveland Guardians. He apparently sustained the injury earlier in the frame covering f...
2024 Tour Championship: Preview, Props, Best Bets
The 2024 FedEx Cup season comes to a dramatic conclusion with this week's Tour Championship at the redesigned East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta.,Only the top 30 in the standings made it to the third and final leg of the playoffs, but how many players have a legitimate shot of hoisting the trophy and cl...
Chiefs' Travis Kelce buys stake of aptly named race horse
Maybe Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce decided to buy a share of a race horse because of its name: Swift Delivery.,Kelce, who has won three Super Bowls, began dating music superstar Taylor Swift last summer.,Bloodhorse reported Tuesday that Kelce joined with the Zoldan Family -- owners...
Sky G Chennedy Carter (illness) out vs. Mystics
Chicago Sky leading scorer Chennedy Carter will miss Wednesday night's game against the Washington Mystics after entering health and safety protocols. ,The Sky tested their players for COVID after several fell ill, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. Sky coach Teresa Weatherspoon canceled Tuesday's prac...
Shane Lowry: 'Almost embarrassing' to make Tour Championship debut
Shane Lowry made history earlier this year by tying a major scoring record with a 9-under-par 62 during the third round of the PGA Championship.,After recording a victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in late April, Lowry has put himself in position to make more history when he makes his Tour...
Jay Monahan: PGA Tour, PIF in position to bring golf's best together
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan presented a united front with players, sponsors and investors, saying Wednesday the mission is to build the best experience for fans and grow the game through re-imagining the schedule and embracing change.,Monahan said the priority level in negotiations with the Sa...
Reports: Cowboys signing RB Dalvin Cook
The Dallas Cowboys are signing running back Dalvin Cook, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,ESPN reported Cook will start off on the practice squad.,He worked out for the team on Tuesday and will be part of a reconfigured Cowboys backfield featuring Ezekiel Elliott....
Report: Ravens to host DL Lawrence Guy for workout
Defensive lineman Lawrence Guy is expected to work out for the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, NFL Network reported.,Guy spent parts of three seasons with the Ravens from 2014-16 before starting 103 of the 110 games in which he played with the New England Patriots (2017-23). He was released by New En...
PGA Tour's best arrive at new-look East Lake to decide FedEx Cup
ATLANTA -- Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele have been the two best golfers in the world in 2024, head and shoulders above their competition. But neither of their decorated resumes includes a FedEx Cup.,That's something both men will try to change this week at the Tour Championship at East Lak...
Shedeur Sanders and Five Heisman Candidates Who Will Be out of the Race by October
Last season, everyone expected Caleb Williams to run away with the Heisman. Didn't happen. These five Heisman candidates will be out of the race by October....
Pete Alonso, Mets look to flex muscles vs. Diamondbacks
Pete Alonso is slated to become a free agent following the season, but he doesn't sound like a guy who wants to leave the New York Mets.,Alonso further etched his name into franchise lore during Tuesday's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He will look to add to his exploits on Wednesday when New Yo...
Orioles' Corbin Burnes wants to start turnaround vs. Dodgers
Baltimore Orioles right-hander Corbin Burnes was an All-Star in the first half of the season, but he has been all over the place during the past month. ,Burnes (12-6, 3.28 ERA) will have a chance to get back on track when he faces the host Los Angeles Dodgers in the middle contest of a three-game se...
Rockies look to rebound from demoralizing loss in rematch vs. Marlins
The road hasn't been kind to the Colorado Rockies in 2024, but things have been much different in Denver. ,The Rockies have won four of their last five series at home, a stretch of good fortune that could turn this week in a four-game set against the Miami Marlins. ,However, if the Rockies can rebou...