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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka said LeBron James' decision to leave the franchise this summer was "done amicably" and that the Lakers remain...
The Baltimore Orioles entered Thursday at 78–81 with three games left and a slim chance at the American League’s final Wild Card spot. That chance disappeared before they took the field again. The Chicago White Sox beat...
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Tommy Rees had never coached a left-handed quarterback before this season, and suddenly he had two in Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa. He also had a...
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- He wears cleats to practice even though he won't take a snap. He runs stride for stride with the kick returners, yet he doesn't have a ball in his hands. He takes a knee to demonstrate how kickers...
Aaron Rodgers was sacked four times and DK Metcalf committed two drops in last Sunday's 20-3 road loss to the New England Patriots, so head coach Mike McCarthy may want to emphasize the run going into a Week 3 AFC North...
The Chicago White Sox (82-77) are celebrating a momentous achievement. They defeated the Kansas City Royals 9-1 in their Thursday afternoon meeting, and that victory clinched a playoff spot for Chicago's South Side...
Philadelphia Phillies star infielder Luis Arraez exited Thursday's game in the 6th inning following an injury scare. Arraez, who was acquired by the Phillies from the San Francisco Giants before the trade deadline...
Stephen A. Smith has a certain wish involving Shedeur Sanders he wants the New York Giants to do after Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury. Dart saw his sophomore campaign come to an abrupt end two games into the 2026...
Sep 24, 2026, 06:21 PM ET RENO, Nev. -- Nevada coach Steve Alford is retiring at the end of the upcoming season, ending a 36-year coaching career that also included stops at Iowa, New Mexico and UCLA. Alford is entering...
RENTON, Wash. -- After an injury that briefly had him fearing for his football future, and an "eye-opening" hospital stay, quarterback Sam Darnold is nearing his return to the Seattle Seahawks' starting lineup. It could...
One of MLB's most notable traditions is its postseason-clinching celebrations. After clinching a playoff spot or moving on in a postseason series, teams celebrate in the locker room by spraying bottles of champagne. The...
While the Green Bay Packers are still dealing with the seemingly never-ending Josh Jacobs saga, they also have a troubling number of injuries. But they got good news for Thursday Night Football against the Falcons, as...
Terry McLaurin is not having a blast downfield through two weeks of football in the 2026 NFL season. The Washington Commanders star wide receiver only has 64 receiving yards after two games, and he got those off just...
Facebook Twitter Email The Bears did not practice on Thursday, but their practice report does not bode well for their top two quarterbacks.The Bears estimated Caleb Williams (hamstring) and Tyson Bagent (concussion) as...
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers remains limited in practice as he works toward making his 2026 season debut against the New Orleans Saints in Week 3. Bowers was again a limited participant on Thursday...
Facebook Twitter Email Eagles running back Saquon Barkley left Sunday’s game against the Titans with a stinger. He said afterward he expected to be good to go for Week 3.Barkley’s practice week began with limited work...
While Ajay Mitchell is entering his third year with the Oklahoma City Thunder, he's yet to have a fully healthy season, of which GM Sam Presti reminded the media during his preseason address. After Presti discussed Chet...
The New York Giants are cruelly being denied the chance to find out if Jaxson Dart is their unquestioned franchise quarterback during the remainder of the 2026 season, as a crushing knee injury will push the promising...
The Chicago Cubs had one heck of a day on Thursday. Not only did they clinch a spot in the postseason, but MVP front-runner Pete Crow-Armstrong became the seventh player in MLB history to record a 40/40 season (40 home...
Facebook Twitter Email Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco is not on the trade block. That he knows of.Flacco said today that after Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart got hurt, friends of his thought he was going to get traded...
Facebook Twitter Email Titans running back Tony Pollard (ankle) practiced on Thursday, getting in limited work. Pollard did not practice Wednesday.He has 21 carries for 99 yards this season, playing 55 offensive snaps...
The Denver Broncos face a challenging assignment in Week 3 when they host the Los Angeles Rams in Sunday night football. While the Rams were beaten badly in the season-opening game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sean...
Sep 24, 2026, 05:13 PM ET CHICAGO -- Pete Crow-Armstrong joined the 40-40 club by stealing his 40th base to go along with his major-league-leading 45 home runs, and the Chicago Cubs clinched their second straight...
Pittsburgh Penguins' forward Andrei Kuzmenko is taking a leave of absence from the team following the death of his father, Alexander, the club announced on Thursday. Kuzmenko, 30, was with the Penguins for their...
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has taken another meaningful step toward a possible Week 3 return after practicing on consecutive days while recovering from a glute injury. Darnold returned to practice...
Facebook Twitter Email Michael Penix isn’t the only Falcon making his season debut tonight.Falcons cornerback Billy Bowman Jr. is active for Thursday Night Football. The team listed him as questionable with the Achilles...
With the Philadelphia Eagles preparing for a Week 3 Monday Night Football matchup against the Chicago Bears, the team is dealing with key injuries to major contributors on the offensive side of the ball. As Saquon...
The New York Giants turn the page to Jameis Winston behind center post Jaxson Dart. But there's already been backup suggestions surfacing amid Dart's season-ending surgery. Including Jimmy Garoppolo earning mention...
The prospect of Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins playing in Week 3 just got bleaker. The Texans released their latest injury report on Thursday, and it showed Collins with a second consecutive DNP (Did Not...
Facebook Twitter Email Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown told reporters today that he was fined nearly $60,000 for four celebrations in which he mimicked smoking in last week’s game against the Bills.St. Brown said...
Both Derrick Rose and Josh Giddey represent two generations of the Chicago Bulls. Rose brought the Bulls back to prominence during his time. Meanwhile, Giddey is hoping to steer the ship in a new direction after years...
With the Chicago Bears taking on the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday in Week 3, the status of quarterback Caleb Williams has been one that everyone is waiting to hear, as he suffered a hamstring injury in the 9-3 loss to...
Former NBA head coach PJ Carlesimo expects Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. to make a significant move during the 2026-27 season as the franchise continues trying to maximize its championship...
Scottie Scheffler gave Team USA the kind of shot it needed to close a tense opening day at the Presidents Cup. With Scheffler's four-ball match alongside his best friend Sam Burns hanging in the balance, the world No. 1...
The Los Angeles Clippers have waived former Auburn standout Johni Broome, ending his short stint with the franchise ahead of the 2026-27 season. Broome, who was selected 35th overall in last year's NBA Draft, joined Los...
The Golden State Warriors are facing questions about their closing championship window as Stephen Curry enters the later stages of his career, but former NBA head coach PJ Carlesimo believes the franchise remains closer...
The road to Rio de Janeiro is off to a rocky start for the Dallas Cowboys. Four different defenders won't face the Baltimore Ravens. Which already gets Lamar Jackson the edge amid these NFL injuries. Dallas and head...
DENVER -- Snakes alive! By virtue of their 12-8 win over the Rockies on Thursday afternoon at Coors Field, the Diamondbacks achieved their goal of getting to San Diego for the final series of the regular season with...
Sep 24, 2026, 05:24 PM ET Bob Pettit, who was named an All-Star in each of his 11 NBA seasons and was one of the greatest scorers and rebounders in league history, has died, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame said...
The New York Yankees have announced that Saturday’s Yankees-Orioles game (Saturday, September 26) will not be played due to the forecast of sustained inclement weather. The game will be made up tomorrow, Friday...
