Jurickson Profar hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning, leading the San Diego Padres to a 7-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. “Hard-fought, back-and-forth game,” Padres manager Mike Shildt said. “The…
Shane Baz and Rob Brantly lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a comeback victory as Tampa Bay defeats the Oakland Athletics
In the winning Tampa Bay clubhouse, pitcher Shane Baz celebrated his first win in over two years after a long recovery from Tommy John surgery. Nearby, catcher Rob Brantly was also celebrating, holding his 8-month-old…
Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward hits a three-run homer in the eighth inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-3 comeback victory over the Seattle Mariners
Pinch-hitter Jason Heyward broke a tie in the eighth inning with a three-run home run, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers come back to win 6-3 against the struggling Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Heyward hit…
Braves Sign Gio Urshela to Replace Injured Austin Riley, Aim for Postseason Push
The Atlanta Braves are facing a significant challenge with the loss of their star third baseman, Austin Riley, who will miss the remainder of the regular season due to a broken right hand. In an…
Anthony Edwards Ignites Controversy Claiming Today’s NBA Outshines Past Eras, Citing Superior Skill and Talent
Anthony Edwards, a rising star in the NBA, has made waves with his recent comments regarding the quality of basketball in different eras. Fresh off an Olympic gold medal and a standout season with the…
Detroit Lions Optimistic About Jahmyr Gibbs’ Recovery Ahead of Season Opener
Detroit Lions’ Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs is showing positive signs of recovery from a hamstring injury he sustained during practice last week. Head coach Dan Campbell provided an optimistic update, stating that Gibbs…
Jerry Jones Expresses Hope in CeeDee Lamb Contract Talks as Season Opener Looms
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones provided an update on the ongoing contract negotiations with wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, describing the talks as “promising.” However, despite the optimism, a resolution has yet to…
Cherilus Apologizes for Flight Incident, Blames Sleeping Medication for Behavior
Former NFL player Gosder Cherilus has publicly addressed an incident on a Delta Air Lines flight to Dublin, where he was accused of urinating on a fellow passenger. Cherilus, who was a first-round draft pick…
Rodgers Reflects on Challenging Jets Training Camp and Anticipates New Season
Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets quarterback, was forewarned by Coach Robert Saleh about the intensity of the team’s training camp this year. As the camp draws to a close, Rodgers acknowledged that it has…
Brian Flores Responds to Tua Tagovailoa’s Criticism with Grace and Focus on Vikings
Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores recently addressed criticism from Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who described Flores as a “terrible person” in a recent interview. Flores responded with a gracious tone, expressing genuine happiness…
Commanders Trade Jahan Dotson to Eagles for 2025 Draft Picks, Enhancing Receiving Corps and Roster Dynamics
The Washington Commanders have traded Jahan Dotson, a 2022 first-round pick, and a 2025 fifth-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles. In exchange, the Commanders received a third-round pick and two seventh-round picks in 2025. This…
DeMarcus Cousins Reflects on Challenging Tenure with Kings Amidst Team Turmoil and Transition
DeMarcus Cousins’ tenure with the Sacramento Kings was marked by significant challenges and changes. Drafted fifth overall in the 2010 NBA Draft, Cousins entered the league with high expectations, coming from a successful college career…
Basketball Legend Al Attles Passes Away at 87, Leaving a Lasting Legacy with Warriors
Al Attles, a celebrated figure in basketball, passed away at the age of 87. Known for his extensive and distinguished career with the Golden State Warriors, Attles was a Hall of Famer who left a…
Wilson to Play in Steelers’ Preseason Finale as He Aims to Bounce Back from Buffalo Struggles
Russell Wilson, the Steelers’ quarterback, has confirmed that he will play in the preseason finale against the Detroit Lions. He expressed excitement about returning to the field after a challenging previous game against the Buffalo…
Dotson Traded to Eagles in Deal Highlighting Commanders’ Shift and Fresh Start for Receiver
Jahan Dotson’s unconventional preseason culminated in a trade to the Philadelphia Eagles. The deal, announced on Thursday, involved Dotson and a fifth-round pick being sent to the Eagles in exchange for a third-round pick and…
Bo Nix to Start for Broncos, Drawing Elway Comparisons and Prepping for September 8 Debut
Bo Nix, a rookie quarterback, has been named the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos by head coach Sean Payton. This decision places Nix in the same category as the legendary John Elway, who was…
A.J. Terrell Signs Four-Year, $81 Million Extension with Falcons, Becoming NFL’s Second-Highest-Paid Cornerback
The Atlanta Falcons have secured a significant contract extension with one of their key players, cornerback A.J. Terrell, signing him to a four-year, $81 million deal. This contract includes $65.8 million in guaranteed money, the…
Washington Commanders Trade for Cade York to Resolve Persistent Kicking Challenges
The Washington Commanders have made a move to address their ongoing kicking issues by trading for kicker Cade York. This trade involved sending a conditional seventh-round pick to the Cleveland Browns, marking the third kicker…
Carl Lawson believes he still has a lot of energy and potential left
Carl Lawson had a lengthy period as a free agent before signing with the Cowboys late last week. The experienced edge rusher entered free agency in March after a 2023 season where he played only…
Mekhi Becton is taking part in practice on Tuesday
Mekhi Becton’s chance to secure a spot on the Eagles’ offensive line faced a minor issue over the weekend, but it wasn’t a serious one. Becton had to leave Sunday’s practice due to a leg…
The Buffalo Bills released wide receiver Lawrence Keys III to create space for quarterback Anthony Brown Jr.
The Bills officially announced the addition of quarterback Anthony Brown on Tuesday morning. They also revealed that they have waived receiver Lawrence Keys III due to an injury to free up space on the active…
Andy Reid: We need to get Jaylen Watson on the field to assess his current performance
As the Chiefs prepare for the regular season, they still need to decide who will be the cornerback opposite Trent McDuffie on their starting defense. Last season, L’Jarius Sneed played that position, but he was…
Raheem Morris: We don’t believe it’s necessary to play Michael Penix Jr. in the preseason finale
After picking Michael Penix Jr. as the No. 8 overall pick to eventually replace Kirk Cousins, the Falcons have decided to limit the rookie quarterback’s time in the preseason. Penix played 24 snaps in the…
The game against the Dallas Cowboys in November 2007 led the Green Bay Packers to turn to Aaron Rodgers
I’ve always thought that the Packers asked Brett Favre for a decision about playing in 2008 in early February because they knew he would say no. They wanted to move on to Aaron Rodgers, so…
Brock Purdy should stop trying to be someone he’s not
Six years ago, when Matt Nagy started as the Bears’ coach, his play sheet had a big and clear two-word message: BE YOU. This advice is useful for all of us at times, whether we…
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and women’s No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka both won titles in Cincinnati
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and women’s No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka both won their first titles at the Cincinnati Open on Monday with straight-set victories. Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-5, earning her first title since the…
A year after winning her US Open title, Coco Gauff will appear on boxes of Wheaties
A year after winning a Grand Slam title, Coco Gauff is teaming up with the “Breakfast of Champions.” As she prepares to defend her U.S. Open title, Gauff will appear on the cover of a…
The U.S. men’s soccer team will play an exhibition match against Mexico on October 15 in Guadalajara
The United States will play an exhibition match against Mexico on October 15 in Guadalajara, which might be the second game for Mauricio Pochettino, who is in talks to become the new coach for the…
Vardy scores in his Premier League return as Leicester and Tottenham finish in a 1-1 draw
Jamie Vardy still knows how to score in the Premier League. The 37-year-old striker saved a point for Leicester in their return to the Premier League on Monday by scoring a second-half equalizer with a…
Injured Messi is excluded from Argentina’s squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia
Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s next two World Cup qualifiers due to an injury. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni announced his 28-man squad on Monday for the matches against Chile on September 5 and Colombia five…
Bayern Munich will be without Croatia defender Josip Stanišić for several weeks due to a knee injury
Bayern Munich and Croatia defender Josip Stanišić will miss the start of the Bundesliga season due to a knee injury, the club announced on Tuesday. Stanišić tore a ligament in his right knee during a…
Monaco has signed Netherlands defender Jordan Teze from PSV Eindhoven as they prepare for their return to the Champions League
Monaco signed Netherlands defender Jordan Teze on Tuesday, bringing in Champions League experience as they get ready to return to the competition. Teze signed a five-year contract with Monaco, which reportedly will pay PSV Eindhoven…
Virginia Tech is hopeful about 2024 with a seasoned team guided by quarterback Kyron Drones
After getting engaged to his longtime girlfriend earlier this summer, Jaylin Lane knows he’ll be getting a wedding ring in the future. In the meantime, the senior Virginia Tech wide receiver wants to secure a…
Stanford aims to recover from three consecutive seasons with nine losses as they make their debut in the ACC
After three straight seasons with nine losses, Stanford has bigger issues to address in coach Troy Taylor’s second year than just the new opponents and extra travel that come with joining the ACC. The Cardinal…
New Boston College coach Bill O’Brien brings a wealth of experience, vibrant energy, and thrilling enthusiasm to The Heights
New Boston College coach Bill O’Brien stood in the middle of the practice facility, surrounded by his players, and loudly reminded them that it’s time to believe they can beat anyone. “That’s the kind of…
Oklahoma State’s Gundy tells players: “Tell your agent to stop calling us and asking for more money.”
Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy is fed up with the distractions caused by the new aspects of college football. With the transfer portal and name, image, and likeness deals causing issues, Gundy has set clear…
Miller Moss earns the starting quarterback position at No. 23 USC, with the challenge of following Caleb Williams
Miller Moss has been named the starting quarterback at No. 23 Southern California, taking over from 2022 Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 draft pick Caleb Williams. Moss, a redshirt junior from Los Angeles, competed…
No. 15 Tennessee is set to build on coach Josh Heupel’s achievements as he enters his fourth season
It’s time for coach Josh Heupel and No. 15 Tennessee to show they can keep up. They need to compete not just with the stronger Southeastern Conference but also with other successful programs on campus.…
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer stands out from the rest: He truly likes his Gamecocks
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer is confident in his team, even if not many others are. The Gamecocks’ fourth-year coach had been improving with two winning seasons and high hopes for a breakthrough year with…
National title or nothing: No. 1 Georgia starts the season in a well-known position
Georgia starts the season as No. 1, and anything less than winning a third national title in four years will be seen as a letdown. Pressure? Not really. Coach Kirby Smart has created a program…
Auburn is hoping for better offensive performance with the addition of new playmakers while keeping the same quarterback
Hugh Freeze has improved Auburn’s offensive talent through recruiting and has taken back the play calling duties. Known for his offensive skills, Freeze is hoping this will lead to much better results after a debut…
No. 16 Oklahoma is eager to start its first season in the Southeastern Conference
The Sooners are finally joining the Southeastern Conference after years of dominating the Big 12. They have a new defensive coordinator, Zac Alley, and new co-offensive coordinators, Seth Littrell and Joe Jon Finley. They are…
Kentucky and Stoops are counting on defensive depth and a faster offense to keep the Wildcats competitive in the expanded SEC
Kentucky faces a big challenge if it wants to rise above the middle of an expanded Southeastern Conference, now stronger with the addition of two major college football teams. Coach Mark Stoops is hoping that…
SEC ready: The Texas Longhorns enter the new league with a strong focus on winning from the star
The new conference logo is on the field. The summer campus party was a success. New chants of “S-E-C, S-E-C!” are spot on, and a historic rival is back on the schedule. Now it’s time…
Following an 11-win season last year, Missouri is now aiming for a spot in the college football playoff
Missouri wide receiver Luther Burden III made it clear how high the expectations are in Columbia this season for the 11th-ranked Tigers. “What I’m trying to do this year that I haven’t done,” he said,…
Coach Clark Lea and Vanderbilt are working to close the gap in the increasingly competitive SEC
Clark Lea realized he needed to make big changes to help his Vanderbilt Commodores compete in a larger and more challenging Southeastern Conference. Entering his fourth season, Lea put his alma mater through a major…
The DeBoer era is about to start at Alabama, where the defending SEC champions are facing their usual high expectations
A lot has changed at Alabama since Jalen Milroe ran into a wall of Michigan defenders in the Rose Bowl, but the expectations remain the same. Nick Saban won’t be coaching the team anymore. The…
Kiffin and No. 6 Ole Miss are working to sidestep the pitfalls of high expectations, often referred to as ‘rat poison.’
Lane Kiffin is used to being part of a top-ranked team with lots of talent and big expectations. At Mississippi, though, this level of hype is new. Usually, the team hasn’t had to deal with…
Tyler Reddick secures his second NASCAR Cup win of 2024 by triumphing in the rain-delayed race at Michigan
Tyler Reddick concluded a difficult week with his second NASCAR Cup Series win this year. Just three days before his victory at Michigan International Speedway on Monday, Reddick’s mentor, Scott Bloomquist, died in a plane…
Stephon Gilmore joins the Minnesota Vikings, marking the latest and most significant addition to a cornerback group in need of improvement
TheMinnesota Vikings have finally put together a strong group of cornerbacks after facing several challenges. Stephon Gilmore is the latest and most significant addition. “A lot of guys came up to me already, asking me…