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Sinking Mariners fire manager Scott Servais, replace with Dan Wilson
The Seattle Mariners fired manager Scott Servais on Thursday and replaced him with Dan Wilson, the team's starting catcher in the 1990s.,Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto said in a news release that Servais and hitting coach Jarret DeHart have been let go, effective immediately....
Francis Ngannou disputes Dana White, says Jon Jones didn't want to fight
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou said Jon Jones was the one who didn't want to fight while both were part of the UFC, contradicting UFC CEO Dana White's version of events.,"That's the new narrative since he needs to say something either way," Ngannou said Thursday during a news confer...
Rams QB Matthew Stafford has full practice with cut left thumb
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, who has dealt with a hamstring issue at training camp, had a full practice on Thursday with his left thumb bandaged.,"I cut it at my house, like a normal human being, and I protected it for a little bit," Stafford told reporters without further details ...
Angels, GM Perry Minasian agree to extension through 2026
The Los Angeles Angels and general manager Perry Minasian reached an agreement on a contract extension through the 2026 season, the team announced Thursday.,Minasian is nearing the end of his initial four-year deal with the team, signed in November 2020.,The Angels entered Thursday tied with the Oak...
Reds sign veteran 1B Dominic Smith
The Cincinnati Reds signed first baseman Dominic Smith to a major league contract on Thursday.,In other moves Thursday, the Reds placed outfielder Jake Fraley on the 10-day injured list with a right knee sprain, and designated right-hander Brooks Kriske for assignment.,Smith was released by the Bost...
Riding late-season charge, D-backs begin 3-game series vs. Red Sox
Since the beginning of July, no major league team has been playing better than the Arizona Diamondbacks, who will attempt to extend a three-game winning streak Friday when they open a three-game road series against the Boston Red Sox., ,Arizona, which reached the World Series as a wild-card team las...
Miles Mikolas helps Cardinals blank Brewers
Miles Mikolas and three relievers combined on a three-hitter as the St. Louis Cardinals blanked the visiting Milwaukee Brewers 3-0 on Thursday afternoon.,Mikolas allowed two hits in six innings. He struck out three and walked one.,Andrew Kittredge (2-4), JoJo Romero and Ryan Helsley pitched an innin...
Steelers QBs Russell Wilson, Justin Fields still fighting for starting spot
Russell Wilson and Justin Fields get one final dress rehearsal Saturday at Detroit to make a case to be the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. ,Head coach Mike Tomlin suggested Wilson was in "pole position" entering training camp, but a calf injury limited his participation and opened...
Bucs make it official, release no-show LB Randy Gregory
As expected, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially released outside linebacker Randy Gregory on Thursday after he failed to show up for training camp.,The Bucs placed Gregory on the reserve/did not report list on July 23 when veteran players were required to arrive at training camp.,Gregory, 31, misse...
Angel City captain Ali Riley (leg) officially out for season
Angel City FC placed captain Ali Riley on the season-ending injury list Thursday.,The 36-year-old defender has missed most of the season with a chronic leg injury.,"This is something I have been dealing with for quite a long time and it just is not a straightforward injury with a predictable timelin...
Dangerous Daytona lurks as thrilling Cup Series continues
A few races get circled on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule when it comes out.,The season-opening Daytona 500, Charlotte's 600-miler, Indianapolis' Brickyard 400 and Darlington's Southern 500 make the list because of their history. Throw in the championship race at Phoenix for obvious reasons, too.,Wh...
Dodgers designate outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment
The Los Angeles Dodgers designated 15-year veteran outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment on Thursday.,The former All-Star, who turned 35 this month, is batting .208 with six homers and 28 RBIs in 63 games in 2024.,Heyward is a career .257 hitter with 180 homers and 709 RBIs in 1,766 games with the...
Real Salt Lake lock up M Emeka Eneli through 2028
Real Salt Lake and midfielder Emeka Eneli agreed Thursday to an extension through the 2028 season.,The deal includes an option for 2029 for the 24-year-old Eneli, a first-round draft pick in 2023.,Eneli has recorded one goal and three assists in 24 matches (23 starts) so far this season.,"Emeka's ri...
Cavaliers founder Nick Mileti dies at 93
Nick Mileti, the founder of the Cleveland Cavaliers and former owner of the city's MLB franchise, died Wednesday at the age of 93.,Both the Cavaliers and the Cleveland Guardians confirmed his passing with announcements on social media Thursday.,"The Cleveland Guardians are saddened by the loss of fo...
Penguins, Jets exchange top prospects
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Winnipeg Jets agreed to swap top prospects on Thursday.,Pittsburgh sent Brayden Yager to Winnipeg in exchange for fellow forward Rutger McGroarty.,Yager, 19, was drafted by the Penguins with the 14th overall pick in 2023. McGroarty, 20, was picked in the same slot by the ...
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, assistant suspended one game
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz and wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr were suspended for one game for violations tied to the recruitment and transfer of a player, the university confirmed Thursday. ,The university did not name the player, but multiple outlets identified quarterback Cade McNamara, a Mich...
Charlotte FC sign English M Jamie Paterson
Charlotte FC announced the signing of English midfielder Jamie Paterson on Thursday.,The 32-year-old veteran is under contract through 2024 with an option for the 2025 season.,Paterson most recently played with the second-tier side Swansea City in Wales from 2021-24.,Charlotte FC head coach Dean Smi...
Reports: Angels, GM Perry Minasian agree to extension
The Los Angeles Angels and general manager Perry Minasian reached an agreement on a contract extension, multiple outlets reported Thursday.,Minasian is nearing the end of his initial four-year deal with the team, signed in November of 2020.,The Angels entered Thursday tied with the Oakland Athletics...
Report: Sinking Mariners to fire manager Scott Servais
The Seattle Mariners are expected to fire manager Scott Servais on Thursday and replace him with Dan Wilson, the team's starting catcher in the 1990s, The Athletic reported Thursday.,Servais and Seattle fans have seen the Mariners' lead in the American League West, which stood at 10 games on June 18...
Falcons CB A.J. Terrell agrees to 4-year extension
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell agreed to a four-year contract extension on Thursday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, however multiple media outlets reported the extension was worth $81 million. ,Terrell was owed $12.34 million in 2024, the fifth-year team option on his rooki...