Osvaldo Bido struck out six batters in five innings and won his third consecutive start, leading the Oakland Athletics to a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. Lawrence Butler, Miguel Andujar, and…
Skenes strikes out 9 in 6 innings, De La Cruz hits a three-run double, and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Cincinnati Reds 7-0
Paul Skenes struck out nine batters in six impressive innings, Bryan De La Cruz hit a three-run double during a six-run fifth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates won 7-0 against the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday…
Rookie Spencer Schwellenbach retires 19 batters in a row, and the Atlanta Braves defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2
Rookie Spencer Schwellenbach retired 19 batters in a row, and the Atlanta Braves won 3-2 against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night, taking two of three games in their series. After Schwellenbach (5-6) gave up…
Clement homers for the third consecutive game as the Toronto Blue Jays score 5 runs in the second inning and defeat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3
Ernie Clement homered for the third game in a row, and the Toronto Blue Jays scored 5 runs in the second inning to take an early lead and defeat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on…
The Houston Astros are now 5 1/2 games ahead in the AL West after defeating the Baltimore Orioles 6-0
Spencer Arrighetti outperformed Corbin Burnes, Ben Gamel drove in two runs in his debut with Houston, and the Astros increased their lead in the AL West to a season-high 5 1/2 games with a 6-0…
The San Diego Padres have sent knuckleballer Matt Waldron to Triple-A and brought up Logan Gillaspie from the minors
On Thursday, the San Diego Padres sent knuckleballer Matt Waldron to Triple-A El Paso and brought up right-hander Logan Gillaspie. This decision followed Waldron giving up a career-high 10 runs on 12 hits in 4…
Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom makes progress toward returning to the major leagues with his first rehab outing
Jacob deGrom has made significant progress toward returning to a major league mound this season, even though the Texas Rangers are not likely to make the playoffs. DeGrom pitched in a game for the first…
After the Mariners fire their manager, the Houston Astros increase their lead over Seattle Mariners to 5 1/2 games
On the day their closest rival fired its manager, the Houston Astros achieved their largest division lead of the season. Spencer Arrighetti, Ben Gamel, and Shay Whitcomb—players who aren’t usually the biggest stars for Houston—helped…
Luis Severino outperforms Dylan Cease as the New York Mets defeat the San Diego Padres 8-3 in the first game of a crucial 4-game series
Luis Severino outperformed Dylan Cease, and the New York Mets defeated the San Diego Padres 8-3 on Thursday night in the first game of a four-game series between National League playoff contenders. Pete Alonso and…
A team with Korean heritage triumphs in prestigious Japanese high school baseball tournament
A team with connections to the Korean community has won Japan’s famous high school baseball tournament called the “Koshien” for the first time. On Friday, Kyoto International High School won the prestigious championship by beating…
Chicago Bears Bolster Defensive Line with Trades for Chris Williams and Darrell Taylor
The Chicago Bears have made notable changes to their defensive lineup with two recent trades. On Saturday, the Bears acquired defensive tackle Chris Williams and a 2025 seventh-round pick from the Cleveland Browns in exchange…
Mike Tomlin Pulls Russell Wilson After Scoring Drive, Justin Fields Takes Over in Steelers’ Preseason Finale
In the preseason finale, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin quickly pulled starting quarterback Russell Wilson after just five plays, during which the first-team offense scored its first touchdown of the preseason. Tomlin decided to…
Washington Commanders to Honor Sean Taylor with Statue After Fan Criticism of Previous Memorial
The Washington Commanders are planning to create a statue in honor of their late former safety, Sean Taylor, after facing criticism for a previous memorial. The earlier tribute, which was displayed inside the stadium, did…
Brandon Aiyuk Stays with 49ers Amid Persistent Trade Rumors and Interest from Washington
Brandon Aiyuk, wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, remains with the team despite ongoing trade rumors. He was present at the team’s preseason finale in Las Vegas, signaling that his previously reported back injury…
Mac Jones Impresses in Jaguars’ Preseason Finale, Making Strong Case for Backup QB Role
The Jacksonville Jaguars concluded their preseason on Friday night, with Mac Jones making a final push to secure the No. 2 quarterback position behind Trevor Lawrence. Jones has been in competition with C.J. Beathard for…
Cardinals’ Offense Hit as Zay Jones Receives Five-Game Suspension
Zay Jones, a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals, has been suspended without pay for the first five games of the NFL season due to a violation of the league’s personal conduct policy. The NFL…
Deshaun Watson Sidelined for Preseason Finale Amid Arm Soreness Concerns
Deshaun Watson, the quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, has been ruled out of the team’s preseason finale against the Seattle Seahawks, as announced on Saturday. This marks a change from the original plan laid out…
Bryce Young Shines in Preseason, Showcasing Growth and Promise for Panthers
In a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young showed promising signs of improvement after a tough rookie season. Young completed 6 of 8 passes for 70 yards and a touchdown,…
The Minnesota Vikings have added running back Mo Ibrahim and offensive lineman Chuck Filiaga to their roster
The Vikings have made some changes to their offense. They have signed running back Mo Ibrahim and offensive lineman Chuck Filiaga. Both players have experience with the Twin Cities, having played college football at the…
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed tight end Isaac Rex and waived defensive lineman Micheal Mason
The Chargers made changes to their roster as they approached the last weekend of preseason games. The team announced they have added tight end Isaac Rex, who takes the place of defensive lineman Michael Mason,…
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has returned to full practice participation
Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had limited practice on Wednesday due to “general arm soreness,” according to head coach Kevin Stefanski. However, Watson was back to full practice on Thursday. Stefanski had no worries about Watson’s…
New coach DeShaun Foster and UCLA aim to surpass the low expectations others have for them in their first season in the Big Ten
DeShaun Foster understands that many people think he will struggle in his first season as UCLA’s head coach. Foster, who used to play for UCLA and was an assistant coach, is now in charge after…
No. 23 USC hopes a defensive overhaul will help them make a bid for the College Football Playoff
Offense was not the issue during Lincoln Riley’s first two seasons at Southern California. Even with 2022 Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams leading a high-scoring unit that averaged over 41 points per game, the Trojans…
Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith attracted players from Oregon State and convinced Spartans to remain with the team
Jonathan Smith appears to be the coach Michigan State needs nearly a year after allegations against Mel Tucker caused major issues for the program. Smith, who is known for his steady approach and experience in…
Gophers QB Max Brosmer makes a strong impression as a fast learner and natural leader after arriving from the FCS
Max Brosmer has given the Minnesota Gophers a lot of confidence in their new starting quarterback. He is a dedicated and thoughtful player whose interest in chess has helped him understand the offense better. As…
Maryland’s task in 2024 is to find a replacement for their high-producing quarterback, Taulia Tagovailoa
Taulia Tagovailoa provided Maryland with four years of stability at quarterback and helped coach Mike Locksley improve the program’s reputation. Now, the Terrapins need to prove they can continue their success without their star quarterback.…
White, Donaldson, and Greene lead West Virginia’s powerful rushing attack in the revamped Big 12
West Virginia has its strong rushing game returning, and if the improvements on a weak defense can prevent some of the problems from last year, the Mountaineers could make an impact in the Big 12…
Kansas hopes that with a healthy Jalon Daniels at quarterback, the Jayhawks can move from being good to great in the Big 12
Jalon Daniels posed for the cameras, showing off his flexibility, and his back, which has caused him so much trouble in the past couple of years, seemed to move easily in many directions. This is…
Starting quarterbacks at LSU and USC have taken on prominent roles after being patient during the transfer portal era
In a time when moving to different schools is easier than ever, Southern California’s Miller Moss and LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier are showing how patience can still be rewarding. Moss and Nussmeier were highly ranked recruits…
Kirk Ferentz and an assistant have been suspended for No. 25 Iowa’s season opener due to a recruiting violation, according to reports
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant coach Jon Budmayr will be suspended for the No. 25 Hawkeyes’ season opener against Illinois State on August 31 due to a recruiting violation involving quarterback Cade McNamara, according…
In Dublin, Uiagalelei and King will be in the spotlight as No. 10 FSU and Georgia Tech start the season
For someone as well-traveled as DJ Uiagalelei, this will be his first time outside the country. Uiagalelei will make his debut with his third college on Saturday when No. 10 Florida State plays Georgia Tech…
TCU definitely doesn’t want a repeat of 2023 after going from the national title game to finishing with a losing record
TCU safety Abe Camara and the Horned Frogs definitely don’t want a repeat of last season, when they struggled to recover from a hangover effect. After an undefeated regular season in 2022 and a spot…
Behren Morton is named Texas Tech’s starting quarterback for opening day, a position that has been troubled by injuries in recent years
Behren Morton is starting the season as Texas Tech’s quarterback for the first time, while coach Joey McGuire is hoping that injuries won’t force a need for a backup again this year. It has been…
The MAC has implemented a player availability report for football games, aligning with the Big Ten
The Mid-American Conference is now requiring teams to give player availability reports to the league at least three hours before football games this season. This new rule follows a similar one put in place last…
Napheesa Collier scored 23 points and Courtney Williams added 22 to lead the Minnesota Lynx to a 98-87 victory over the Las Vegas Aces
Napheesa Collier scored 23 points and Courtney Williams added a season-high 22, helping the Minnesota Lynx defeat the Las Vegas Aces 98-87 on Wednesday night. Minnesota beat the two-time defending champions at home for the…
Detroit Lions All-Pro tackle Penei Sewell exits practice due to a foot injury
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell left practice on Wednesday with a foot injury, which could be a significant issue for the team. Sewell, who was an All-Pro last season, was checked by the team’s…
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson intends to play in the preseason finale against Detroit
Russell Wilson wants to make sure the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense is ready before the regular season begins. Wilson mentioned on Wednesday that he plans to play in Pittsburgh’s final preseason game against Detroit on Saturday.…
Rookie Bo Nix secures the starting quarterback position for the Denver Broncos, beating out Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson
Denver’s unusual quarterback competition ended Wednesday with a surprising twist. Broncos coach Sean Payton approached his quarterbacks during warmups and told them that rookie Bo Nix had won the starting job. “He smiled,” Payton said…
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Graham Barton says he still needs to show a lot more despite winning the starting center position
Graham Barton is excited to prove himself with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The rookie center earned the starting position this week and will play with the regular team for the first time when the Bucs…
Tennessee Titans coach Brian Callahan is pleased with the progress he’s observed from quarterback Will Levis
Tennessee coach Brian Callahan is eager for the regular season to start to see how much quarterback Will Levis has improved. The good news isn’t just about how Levis throws the ball. He’s already demonstrated…
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is experiencing arm soreness, which could affect his participation in the preseason finale
Deshaun Watson is dealing with “general arm soreness,” which might affect whether he plays in the Browns’ preseason game this week. The Browns held Watson from throwing during Wednesday’s practice. “Deshaun was a little sore,”…
The Malik Nabers-Sauce Gardner matchup did not take place during the New York Giants and New York Jets practice
The much-anticipated matchup between Giants rookie receiver Malik Nabers and Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner did not happen during the joint practice between the two New York teams on Wednesday. Aside from an incomplete pass from…
Kadarius Toney, James Bradberry, and Bailey Zappe are the key players on the roster bubble
Nick Sirianni was an assistant coach with the Chargers in 2017 when Austin Ekeler made the team after a standout performance in the last preseason game. Ekeler is now in his eighth NFL season and…
Linebacker Markus Golden retires after playing 9 NFL seasons, primarily with the Arizona Cardinals
Linebacker Markus Golden announced his retirement on Wednesday after nine NFL seasons, mostly with the Arizona Cardinals. Golden, drafted by Arizona in the second round from Missouri in 2015, recorded 51 career sacks, including a…
The Las Vegas Raiders hope that the defensive issues seen in the first two preseason games are not an indication of what lies ahead
The Raiders had a top-10 scoring defense last season, added star tackle Christian Wilkins to the team, and initially dominated the Las Vegas offense during early training camp. However, after playing two preseason games, their…
Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill was held out of the joint practice with the Buccaneers because of a thumb injury
All-Pro receiver Tyreek Hill likely won’t play in Miami’s preseason finale because of a thumb injury that also kept him out of drills during Wednesday’s joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The injury is…
Injuries are hampering new New Orleans Saints offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as he implements his scheme
Injury-related absences among key players on the New Orleans Saints’ offense are making new coordinator Klint Kubiak’s job “a lot more challenging,” coach Dennis Allen said on Wednesday. “Availability is the most important ability,” Allen…
Max Verstappen says he is nearer to the end of his F1 career than the beginning
Heading into his 200th career Formula 1 race, Max Verstappen is clear he doesn’t want to stick around for No. 400. At 26 years old, Verstappen is the youngest driver to reach 200 F1 races,…
Rookies Rafaela and Hamilton lead the Boston Red Sox to a 4-1 win and secure the series victory over the Houston Astros
Rookie Ceddanne Rafaela hit two doubles with two RBIs, and fellow rookie David Hamilton added a solo home run in the ninth inning to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 4-1 win over the…
Wyatt Langford’s single with two outs in the 9th inning propels the Texas Rangers to a 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates
Rookie Wyatt Langford’s single scored pinch-runner Ezequiel Duran with two outs in the ninth inning, leading the Texas Rangers to a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. In the bottom of the ninth,…