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Panthers don't want to use McCaffrey as decoy SPARTANBURG, S.C. -- The Carolina Panthers want to get more touches and fewer snaps for running back Christian McCaffrey, who a year ago fell just shy of becoming the third player in NFL history to have 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in the same ...
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Former Cowboys, Saints receiver Dez Bryant isn't retiring, but has 'no interest in playing football right now' Dez Bryant hasn't taken the field since the end of the 2017 season back when he was still a member of the Cowboys and by the sound of it, we shouldn't expect to see him on the field when the upcoming season begins. On Tuesday, Bryant revealed that while ...
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Jeremy Lin Is a Long Way (Emotionally) From Linsanity When Marc asked me to write this week's newsletter, my first thought was "how fun!" My second thought was "there is absolutely nothing going on in the N.B.A. right now." But if there is a discernible theme to this recent break in the action — after all, it's been ...
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The Ravens cut a wide receiver who got into a fight and then threw a football into a pond NFL training camp cuts don't usually come with a whole lot of backstory, as some players simply are not meant to be NFL players: they're too small, or too slow, or merely cannot grasp the concepts that teams are trying to install. But the Baltimore Ravens cut a ...
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MLB trade deadline: Cubs acquire Nicholas Castellanos from Tigers to bolster lineup, per report The Cubs have acquired Nicholas Castellanos from the Tigers, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The return to the Tigers is two minor-league pitchers, Paul Richan and Alex Lange, reports Craig Mish of Fantasy Sports Radio. Castellanos was actually in ...
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Giants acquire veteran 2B Gennett from Reds The Cincinnati Reds have sent second baseman Scooter Gennett to the San Francisco Giants for a player to be named later. Gennett, who will be a free agent after the season, has missed most of this season with a severe groin injury but is coming off ...
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MLB trade rumors: Giants' Madison Bumgarner stays in San Francisco as deadline passes (UPDATE) UPDATE (4:04 p.m.): The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reports the Giants did not trade Madison Bumgarner. Bumgarner stays, Wheeler stays, Vázquez stays, sources tell The Athletic. Bumgarner stays, Wheeler stays, Vázquez stays, sources tell The Athletic.
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News & Notes: Lamar Jackson Is Benefiting From Facing Ravens' Top-Flight Defense Lamar Jackson Is Benefitting From Facing Ravens' Defense. Sometimes the best way to learn is the hard way, and second-year quarterback Lamar Jackson is definitely being tested by the Ravens' top-notch secondary. On Wednesday, Jackson got a taste of ...
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LeBron James criticized for his demeanor at son's game In comments that are sure to raise the ire of Lakers fans and of LeBron James in particular, Fox Sports' Jason Whitlock said James is using his son to get media coverage and promote himself over his son. James was recently at his son Bronny's AAU game in ...
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Hughie Fury to face Povetkin on Aug. 31 Heavyweight contenders Hughie Fury and Alexander Povetkin will clash on Aug. 31 at the O2 Arena in London, Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn announced Wednesday. The bout will take place on the undercard when pound-for-pound king and ...
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Athletics add to rotation, get Roark from Reds The Cincinnati Reds made another deal involving a starting pitcher, trading right-hander Tanner Roark to the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. The Reds, who also sent cash considerations to the A's, will receive outfielder Jameson Hannah in exchange.
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Georgia Hall hopes to boost golf's profile in England at AIG Women's British Open WOBURN, England -- Britain has embraced a recent boon in its women's sports. Over the last few years, rugby, cricket, netball and football have reached heights of popularity never before witnessed, while Team Great Britain's Olympic efforts have been ...
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Tom Brady explained why he bulked up this season FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady is a week into his 20th NFL training camp and will turn 42 on Saturday, but the New England Patriots quarterback still has boundless enthusiasm for the challenge ahead. "I have a great time," Brady said after ...
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Nationals pick up trio of relievers, including Strickland (updated) As 4 p.m. drew ever closer, the time had come for general managers around the league to settle on best offers and get deals done before the trade deadline strikes. And sure enough, the action picked up fast and furious for the Nationals, who landed three ...
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MLB rumors: Giants trade veteran reliever Sam Dyson to Twins PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- When Giants officials put together unofficial "no-trade" lists at the end of the 2017 season, some surprisingly included Sam Dyson. That team lost 98 games, but Dyson, picked up off the scrap heap from the Rangers, was such a success ...
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Jordan Spieth's odd 2019 PGA Tour season highlighted by inconsistency and strong putting Sometimes I think we get a little lost in the data of professional golf. It's easy to do. There's a lot of it. We holler about strokes gained and driving distance and all manner of things, but we lose sight of the broader context. What those numbers mean based on ...
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Dodgers trade for Rays left-handed reliever Adam Kolarek at trade deadline The Dodgers were unable to land a high-leverage reliever at the trade deadline Wednesday, but at the last minute acquired left-hander Adam Kolarek from the Tampa Bay Rays for minor league outfielder Niko Hulsizer. Kolarek, 30, is 4-3 with a 3.95 ERA in ...
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White Sox trade reliever Nate Jones to the Rangers for 2 minor-league pitchers The White Sox traded reliever Nate Jones to the Rangers ahead of Wednesday's trade deadline for minor-league pitchers Ray Castro and Joseph Jarneski. The Rangers also received international signing bonus pool money and cash considerations.
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White Sox reportedly promote Nick Madrigal to Triple-A Charlotte while Andrew Vaughn heads to Winston-Salem Nick Madrigal and Andrew Vaughn are ready for their next challenges. Madrigal is reportedly on the move to Triple-A Charlotte. Meanwhile, the Sox announced Wednesday that Vaughn has been promoted to Class A Winston-Salem. Advertisement. Madrigal ...
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Rays trades: Five things to know about Jesus Aguilar The Rays acquired first baseman Jesus Aguilar from the Brewers on Wednesday. In exchange for the right-handed hitting first baseman, Tampa Bay sent right-handed pitcher Jake Faria to Milwaukee. Here are five things to know about Aguilar: ...
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Ryan Lochte talks alcohol rehab, 'roller-coaster' life as he eyes 2020 Olympics PALO ALTO, CALIF. — Ryan Lochte, returning to competitive swimming on Wednesday for first time since serving a 14-month ban for receiving an intravenous injection, addressed his "roller-coaster'' life outside the pool. During the last three years, Lochte has ...
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Bills center Mitch Morse enters concussion protocol Bills center Mitch Morse had a day off for concussion protocol during Day 6 of practice on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at St. John Fisher College. (James P. McCoy/Buffalo News). For [BN] Blitz and Buffalo News subscribers. By Jay Skurski Published Wed, Jul ...
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Australian defender Brad Smith will remain with the Sounders after loan extended TUKWILA — Brad Smith will remain a Sounder through 2019. The Australian left back's future in Seattle answers one of the biggest questions this summer regarding the club. Smith originally signed a short-term loan to play in Seattle through July, while his ...
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Doc's Morning Line: The Trevor Bauer trade puts the Reds in go-for-it mode in 2020 Anything happening this morning, Mobsters? Anything going on? I'm in my loungewear at 11:15 last night, when the boss asked me to write about the fight and the trade. I was watching the debate, with the Reds on radio in my ear. I watched the fight while ...
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KeeSean Johnson Keeps Quiet While Turning Heads KeeSean Johnson doesn't have the mouth of his namesake. A media member recently tossed the Cardinals' rookie receiver some bait, asking if he wanted quarterbacks to just throw him the damn ball, a la former Jets pass-catcher Keyshawn Johnson.
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Avalanche sign defenseman Samuel Girard to 7-year extension DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche locked up defenseman Samuel Girard with a seven-year extension that runs through the 2026-27 season. The 21-year-old Girard played in all 82 games last season. He finished with four goals and 23 assists for a ...
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Tigers deal closer Shane Greene to Braves, outfielder Nick Castellanos to Cubs Anaheim, Calif. — It went right down to the wire, but in the end, the Tigers did find trade partners for both closer Shane Greene and right fielder Nick Castellanos. With less than an hour left before the deadline, the Braves and Tigers reached an agreement for ...
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Rays trade deadline update: Buzzer beating deal with Marlins UPDATE, 4:05: The Rays made a buzzer beating deal to also get reliever Nick Anderson and starter Trevor Richards from the Marlins for OF prospect Jesus Sanchez and reliever Ryne Stanek. UPDATE, 3:40: Hearing all is quiet for Rays, including on the ...
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Nike honors '99 Club' members from 'Madden 20' with custom gold cleats for 2019 season Aaron Donald, Bobby Wagner and Khalil Mack will enter 2019 as some of the few NFL players with a perfect 99 rating in "Madden 20," and now they'll have some swag to remind people of it. As Highsnobiety reported Wednesday, Nike has gifted the "99 Club" ...
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Christian Pulisic Scores Twice as Chelsea Beat FC Salzburg in Friendly Chelsea defeated Red Bull Salzburg 5-3 in their penultimate friendly of pre-season Wednesday at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria. Christian Pulisic scored twice, helping the club secure its fourth win this summer. They were his first two goals since ...
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Blue Jays: Aaron Sanchez and Joe Biagini traded to Houston Right at the last minute of today's MLB trade deadline, a shocking deal was struck between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Houston Astros. Aaron Sanchez and Joe Biagini have been traded for Derek Fisher. It seems like a steep drop in value for what was ...
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Yankees acquire Rockies minor-league LHP Alfredo Garcia in lone trade deadline move While other teams bolstering their rosters to make postseason pushes, the Yankees remained stagnant except for a lone minor-league deal with the Rockies. The Yankees announced that they acquired LHP Alfredo Garcia in exchange for RHP Joseph Harvey ...
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A's place Phegley on IL along with Laureano The A's picked up one player, starter Tanner Roark, at the trade deadline Wednesday but lost two to the injured list. As expected, center fielder Ramón Laureano was placed on the IL with a right shin stress reaction, and catcher Josh Phegley joined him with a ...
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Cowboys' Frisco Training Camp Dates Announced When the Cowboys complete their three-week stay in Oxnard, California in mid-August, training camp will continue back in Frisco. Training Camp at The Star, presented by American Airlines and Back to Football, is returning to Frisco Aug. 20-27.
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Wisconsin basketball: Alando Tucker joins team as interim assistant coach The University of Wisconsin athletic department released a statement on Wednesday afternoon saying that former Badgers forward, and the program's all-time leading scorer, Alando Tucker will be an interim assistant coach for the 2019-2020 season.
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Andy Reid says former Eagles QB Donovan McNabb belongs in Hall of Fame Donovan McNabb is no longer the only person advocating for his place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Former Eagles head coach Andy Reid, now with the Kansas City Chiefs, still thinks the world of his old franchise quarterback in Philadelphia. Reid was ...
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Football: Ryan's Bowman Jr. commits to Texas A few weeks ago, Billy Bowman Jr. said he was content with letting the recruiting process play out for a few more months. That plan changed abruptly this week. On Sunday, Bowman posted on Twitter that he had a big announcement to make later in the week, ...
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Browns to induct Clay Matthews into Ring of Honor CLEVELAND– The Cleveland Browns will induct Clay Matthews into the Ring of Honor during halftime of their game against the Rams on Sept. 22. Matthews becomes the first player to receive the honor who hasn't already been enshrined into the Pro ...
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NJ Devils, Will Butcher agree to three-year contract, avoid arbitration The New Jersey Devils successfully avoided arbitration hearings with all three restricted free agent defensemen, getting Will Butcher under contract with a three-year deal Wednesday morning. Butcher's contract is worth $3,733,333.33 AAV and he'll be paid ...
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Fajardo says nothing changes after Roughriders trade Collaros REGINA — With Saskatchewan trading veteran quarterback Zach Collaros to the Toronto Argonauts on Wednesday, the usual football parlance would now call the Roughriders Cody Fajardo's team. General manager Jeremy O'Day and head coach Craig ...
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Aidan O'Brien hopes dual 1000 Guineas winner Hermosa can fire in the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood Aidan O'Brien hopes English and Irish 1000 Guineas heroine Hermosa will relish her step up in trip for the Qatar Nassau Stakes at Goodwood. The daughter of Galileo, one of O'Brien's two representatives in Thursday's Group One contest alongside Just ...
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Padres' trade puzzling even if three-team deal with Indians, Reds eventually pays off Throughout the first half of this year, the Padres emphasized they were on the precipice of contention. General manager A.J. Preller said it before Opening Day. Manager Andy Green told reporters the same early this season. Clubhouse veterans such as Eric ...
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Ruthless Banyana Score 17 Goals In COSAFA Opener COSAFA Women's Cup. Result: South Africa 17-0 Comoros. Date: 31 July 2019. Venue: Wolfson Stadium. Banyana Banyana ran riot at the Wolfson Stadium after netting 17 goals past Comoros in their COSAFA Women's Cup opener on Wednesday afternoon ...
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Diary from Qatar Sussex Stakes day at Goodood David Ord is at Goodwood as Frankie Dettori is California dreaming and Aidan O'Brien shuffles his York pack again. Wednesday's Goodwood Reports. Too Darn Hot sizzles in Sussex · Liberty Beach all class in Molecomb · Rest of Goodwood review ...
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Phillies reliever David Robertson is out for the season and headed for elbow surgery Phillies reliever David Robertson revealed Wednesday afternoon that his season is over and he is likely headed for surgery after spending 3 1/2 months trying to recover from a strained flexor tendon in his right elbow. "I've been re-examined and re-imaged ...
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Second woman testifies at Quintez Cephus trial, tells jury she remembers very little At the time that a text message containing a kiss emoji was sent to ex-Badger Quintez Cephus by one of two alleged victims of sexual assault, the woman who sent the message was unaware what had happened to her at Cephus' apartment, according to ...
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What is the future of the UK high street? A Sky News investigation looks at our shopping habits as the rise of online retail and out-of-town centres could see a change to UK high streets for good. :: Listen to the Daily podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Spreaker ...
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