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Seahawks-Falcons Preview ATLANTA -- The offseason program was virtual. There were no preseason games to work out the kinks or gauge the opposition. Any familiarity will be welcomed in Week 1 of the NFL season. In that respect, there should be a bit of comfort when the Atlanta ...
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Titans-Broncos Preview DENVER -- Ever since the NFL released its schedule on May 7, Jurrell Casey has been counting down the days to the Denver Broncos' season opener against Tennessee. The Titans traded Casey to Denver this offseason in a salary dump, clearing $11 ...
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Miami Dolphins, discontent with 'empty gestures,' to stay inside during both anthems The Miami Dolphins have decided to stay inside during both the national anthem and "Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing" during the 2020 NFL season, issuing a message Thursday demanding action rather than symbolic gestures in the fight against social and racial ...
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NBA: Kemba Walker's layup attempt late in loss should've drawn foul LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The NBA's Last Two Minute Report from Wednesday's heart-stopping 125-122 victory for the Toronto Raptors over the Boston Celtics said the officials got one key call wrong -- and another one right. The document -- which ...
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Flyers will try to improve with trades over free agency, GM says The Philadelphia Flyers likely will look to use trades rather than free agency in any attempt to upgrade the team, general manager Chuck Fletcher said Thursday. "We're going to have to make sure we manage the [NHL salary] cap properly and make sure we ...
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Home runs by Trout, Walsh power Angels past Rangers 6-2 ARLINGTON, Texas -- Mike Trout hit his major league-leading 16th home run, a 449-foot drive into the left field second deck, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 Thursday to avoid being swept in six games this season at new Globe Life ...
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Mookie Betts starting at second base for Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday The Los Angeles Dodgers, taking full advantage of their firm grip on a playoff spot, are starting Mookie Betts at second base Thursday to get him experience at the position to prepare for an emergency situation in October. Betts, traditionally the starting right ...
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49ers teammates back Garoppolo after Super Bowl loss SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When Jimmy Garoppolo was last seen on the football field he was missing Emmanuel Sanders on a deep pass for a potential go-ahead score in what turned out to be a painful fourth-quarter Super Bowl collapse. Support our ...
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Why not us?: Ohio State's Day wants answers from Big Ten COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Ryan Day is pushing the Big Ten for answers about when the conference plans to play a football season. In a statement released by the school on Thursday, Day said he and his players and their families want ...
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The Latest: Chiefs line up to support social justice causes KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Latest from the opening game of the NFL season between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans (all times local):. 7 p.m.. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. The Kansas City Chiefs lined up along the goal line about 30 ...
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With injuries already hitting the tight end position, versatility is key for Texas A&M With the 2020 season opener just over two weeks away, Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher and players discussed the status of the team in their weekly press conference on Thursday. Here are some takeaways from the availability: ...
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Skip Bayless has no right to criticize Dak Prescott's honesty about mental health Do not listen to Skip Bayless. Please. If you are someone who, like so many, is struggling with loneliness due to COVID-19, or despair because you've lost your job, or are grieving the loss or illness of a loved one, or you're overwhelmed by the constant ...
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NBA playoffs, betting odds, picks, schedule: Lakers beat Rockets in Game 4, but 'Playoff Rondo' cools off With the ouster of the Milwaukee Bucks, we officially have our first one-game playoff day of the 2020 season. How will that affect best bets? It opens the door for the most inconsistent and exciting bets on the board: individual prop bets. Today, as we lean into ...
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Ideal debut? New Indy QB Rivers faces Jags team he's handled JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — If given the choice of who to play in his first game with Indianapolis, quarterback Philip Rivers probably would have picked Jacksonville. The longtime Chargers star has been close to unstoppable against the Jaguars. Rivers has ...
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Fantasy Football 2020: Stock Up, Stock Down Heading into Week 1 The frenzy that is Week 1 of the fantasy football season is arguably only eclipsed in difficulty by a fantasy draft itself. A final sprint to the kickoff of the regular season is brutal for fantasy managers. They don't just have to juggle typical injury reports in Week 1.
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No pity party for Carlos Carrasco and some quick hits on the Cleveland Indians CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Carlos Carrasco was not happy. After starting this shortened season with three good starts, he made three bad ones. Bad as in 0-2 with a 7.50 ERA bad. He allowed 10 earned runs on 16 hits and nine walks in 10 innings. "We work hard ...
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Dodgers Place Walker Buehler on IL, Recall Joe Kelly, Who Will Begin Five-Game Suspension Tonight Well, at least Walker Buehler won't be at second base for the next 10 days. Per the club: "The Los Angeles Dodgers have recalled right-handed pitcher Joe Kelly and placed right-handed pitcher Walker Buehler on the 10-day injured list with a blister on his ...
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Unfiltered Notebook 9/10: McCourty has Pats ready to bring their own energy For as much as things changed this offseason for the Patriots, Devin McCourty is one that certainly hasn't. The team quickly re-signed McCourty this offseason, sending a message that the leadership and experience on the back end of the defense would not ...
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Cubs recall Adbert Alzolay from South Bend in series of roster moves Cubs recall Alzolay in series of roster move originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. Among a series of roster moves on Thursday, the Cubs recalled right-hander Adbert Alzolay from their South Bend alternate site. Right-hander Colin Rea was optioned ...
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NFL likely will continue daily COVID-19 testing all year As training camp approached, the NFL planned to test players, coaches, and key personnel three times per week for COVID-19. The NFL Players Association pushed for daily testing throughout training camp. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, daily ...
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DraftKings Week 1 Sunday NFL Showdown: Picks, advice for Saints vs. Buccaneers DFS Saints vs. Buccaneers is the NFL's Week 1 showcase game in the late-afternoon window Sunday. It pits legendary quarterbacks Tom Brady and Drew Brees against each other. If you're going to watch one game to start the 2020 season, it should be this one.
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FSU's virtual luncheon helps fans kick off Seminoles' football season Florida State has many traditions. However, this football season it will look different due to COVID-19. The 69th Annual Kickoff Luncheon streamed on YouTube Thursday afternoon, marking the first-time the event hasn't been held in-person for fans. Instead ...
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Montgomery continues to recover from injury Running back David Montgomery impressed early in training camp, showing off a new physique and fitness regimen. After a brief detour due to injury, he's ready to get back to high expectations. Montgomery participated in Wednesday's practice in a limited ...
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Eagles TE Zach Ertz unhappy with current contract entering Week 1 vs. Washington Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz has two years remaining on his contract, but the tight end made it clear on Thursday that he's unhappy with his current deal. Speaking with local media Thursday, Ertz said that he would play the 2020 season "as if this is ...
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PREMIER LEAGUE 20-21: Guide to the 20 teams, key signings A look at the Premier League's 20 teams ahead of the season starting Saturday: ARSENAL. Manager: Mikel Arteta. Last season: 8th. Nickname: The Gunners. Home: Emirates Stadium, 60,260 capacity. Main signings: Gabriel Magalhaes, center back (Lille), ...
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Dustin Poirier Says UFC Fight vs. Tony Ferguson on Oct. 24 Has Been Called Off Dustin Poirier told ESPN's Ariel Helwani on Thursday that his scheduled Oct. 24 UFC lightweight fight against Tony Ferguson has been called off because of a financial disagreement. "UFC and I didn't come to terms," Poirier told Helwani. "I will not be fighting ...
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Marcus Maye could miss Jets' season opener because of ankle injury The Jets could be without safety Marcus Maye when they open the season Sunday against the Bills. Maye did not practice Thursday because of an ankle injury. Maye already was dealing with a calf issue that kept him out of practice all of last week, and limited ...
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What we're learning Thursday at 49ers HQ: Brandon Aiyuk returns SANTA CLARA – Grey, smoke-choked skies hovered Thursday over the 49ers' practice field with an air-quality index of 83, considered moderate and far below the 200-mark threshold that could reschedule or relocate Sunday's season opener. Here are the ...
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PSG begins title defense without stars in 1-0 loss at Lens PARIS — Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain opened its league campaign without its stars and lost 1-0 at promoted Lens on Thursday. Striker Ignatius Ganago finished powerfully in the 57th minute after third-choice PSG goalkeeper Marcin Bulka ...
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Biggest wave ridden by female earns new Guinness World Record at 73.5 feet A new world record for the biggest wave ever ridden by a woman has been set by Brazilian surfer Maya Gabeira. It was a monstrous wave measured at 73.5 feet at Nazare, Portugal – the same surf break where she nearly died in 2013. The XXL Big Wave ...
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Atlanta to visit Washington Thursday Atlanta Braves (25-18, first in the NL East) vs. Washington Nationals (16-25, fifth in the NL East). Washington; Thursday, 6:05 p.m. EDT. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. LINE: Braves favored by 1 1/2 runs; over/under is 9 1/2 runs. BOTTOM LINE: ...
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Zach Ertz on wanting to stay in Philly: 'I don't know for sure if that feeling is mutual' Zach Ertz has been Carson Wentz's favorite target since the quarterback arrived in Philadelphia, but that prolific pairing might be entering its final season together. Ertz wasn't shy Thursday when speaking on his uncertain future. "It's been frustrating at times.
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om Brady almost signed with the Bears last offseason. Let me repeat that, the Bears knew they needed to do something about their quarterback situation and almost landed six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady. Tom freakin' Brady. At least, that's what sources told Dan Patrick. "Did you know that the Bears ...
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Olathe West baseball coach dies of COVID-19 complications, principal says "I am writing to let you know about some very sad news. Today, Derek Leppert, a valued member of our Olathe West staff passed away suddenly in a rehabilitation hospital. Lepp had recently suffered some side effects from COVID-19, which he contracted a few ...
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Kroger Field to operate at 20% of normal stadium capacity for 2020 season LEXINGTON, Ky. (UK Athletics) – In preparation for the return of Kentucky Football, UK Athletics has received reduced capacity guidelines for this season and has designed a distanced seating plan to host fans at Kroger Field in the healthiest manner possible ...
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NHL's final four have gotten deeper with plenty of newcomers Joe Pavelski was the captain of a team that went to the Western Conference finals last season, playing opposite Patrick Maroon's team that went on to win the Stanley Cup. Chandler Stephenson won a Stanley Cup title two seasons ago with the Washington ...
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Texas WR Jake Smith will be held out of season opener AUSTIN – Texas sophomore receiver Jake Smith will be held out of Saturday's season-opener against UTEP at Royal-Memorial Stadium, coach Tom Herman said Thursday morning on 104.9 FM The Horn. Smith suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain during ...
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The Latest: Azarenka-Williams; Brady-Osaka set for semis NEW YORK — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local):. 8:45 p.m.. Naomi Osaka vs. Jennifer Brady and Victoria Azarenka vs. Serena Williams are the two semifinal matches at the U.S. Open. Osaka is the 2018 champion and Brady is ...
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MHSAA gives guidance on face coverings for fall sports EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - On Thursday, The Michigan High School Athletic Association provided member schools with guidance on the wearing of facial coverings for fall sports. Recently, Governor Whitmer announced the Executive Order 180; an order ...
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Everything You Need to Know About This Year's Wild-at-Heart US Open Semifinals It's been real. Actually, cancel that; it's been surreal. Grand Slam tennis returned to the world in the form of the U.S. Open last week, and all heck broke loose: Sure, odds-on favorite and world number one Novak Djokovic's default for accidentally hitting a line ...
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Week 1 NFL picks For the gambling enthusiasts, here are my Week 1 NFL picks. To note, the team logos indicate who I think will win the game, not cover the spread. At the end of the picks, I'll note a few teams that I like based on the spread. All the below spreads are courtesy of ...
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George McCaskey on 2020 expectations, GM Ryan Pace and more For Bears chairman George McCaskey, the 2020 season comes down to one question. "The goal every year is to win the Super Bowl," he said. "Two years ago we made a great run, fell short. Last year we regressed. So we need to find out which team it is.
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Giants vs. Steelers: 5 Storylines to Follow in Week 1 The time is finally here. After a long and unusual off-season, the 2020 NFL season is ready to kick off. Joe Judge and the Giants will be immediately tested in their Week 1 matchup, as Mike Tomlin, Ben Roethlisberger and the talented Steelers defense are ...
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Red Sox's Andrew Triggs: Starting Friday Triggs will start Friday's game against the Rays, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports. Triggs isn't yet an official part of Boston's starting rotation, but he'll make his second start for the team on normal rest at Tropicana Field on Friday. He was ...
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Olympic Soccer Player Rebecca Quinn Has Come Out Publicly as Trans "As I've lived as an openly trans person with the people I love most for many years, I did always wonder when I'd come out publicly." By Donald Padgett. September 10 2020 10:30 AM EDT. Share on Twitter · Share on Facebook. Canadian soccer star ...
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Brooke Henderson in contention at LPGA major Brooke Henderson celebrated her 23rd birthday by shooting an opening round four-under par 68 at the season's second major championship. "Definitely a solid start, a nice way to spend your birthday and hopefully I can just keep making some birdies," ...
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