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Andy Green was honest when he took over as the Mets' interim manager. He fully intended to return to his previous role once the season ended, and he had a specific reason. Now that he has the job full-time, he...
South Africa are leading the series 1-0. South Africa will take on Australia in the second ODI of the three-match series on...
The former India opener argues that cricket's appeal extends beyond individual players, citing accessibility and...
The Dallas Cowboys’ revamped defense has already pushed Skip Bayless to his breaking point. With Dallas struggling early in the 2026 NFL season, the outspoken Cowboys supporter directed his frustration toward...
The 32-year-old all-rounder has been advised two weeks of complete rest after scan reports confirmed a right shin injury, ending his chances of...
Indiana football’s Friday game against Northwestern was not for the faint-hearted. The Hoosiers bolted down the guests in an intense fourth-quarter battle and won 29-23. The Hoosiers survived a Big Ten opener against...
As the sun set on the 2026 WNBA regular season, it’s tough to find anyone within the Los Angeles Sparks organization who would say that this year has gone as expected. Not even close, as veteran guard Ariel Atkins...
WEST SACRAMENTO -- No team in the American League West will finish the season with a winning record, something the Astros made sure of Friday night with a sixth-inning meltdown en route to a 6-5 loss to the A’s at...
LOS ANGELES – With LeBron James departing for the Philadelphia 76ers this summer, and Luka Doncic agreeing to a contract extension last offseason, the clock has officially begun in terms of the Los Angeles Lakers...
SAN DIEGO -- Their postseason chances continue to grow as the wins stack up, but the Diamondbacks still have some work left to do – and need some help from their expansion brothers in Tampa Bay. The Diamondbacks...
The former Namibia skipper, born in George, is one of six uncapped players included in a training camp running from September 27 to 30...
Everybody’s talking about AI. They ought to be talking about UI. That’s the Urgency Index, the technology that is arguably more vital than artificial intelligence. Each year at this time, UI tells us how important, on...
Seemingly every year, a new group of postseason heroes emerges. Some of them are the ones you never saw coming. Last year’s playoffs were no exception: Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement became a household name and set...
Kohli returns to ODI cricket against a side he has dominated for years. India will face the West Indies in a three-match ODI series beginning September 27, 2026...
Anthony Volpe spent Friday bouncing around the infield, and he thinks that is exactly how he can be useful in the playoffs. The Yankees infielder started at third base in the doubleheader opener against the Orioles...
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has agreed to a two-year, $116 million contract extension, tying the franchise legend to the only organization he has ever known through his 20th NBA season, league sources...
The SEC said it was "deeply disappointed" in LSU's attempt to dismiss the conference's federal lawsuit against the university and its officials during their ongoing negotiations to end the dispute over the Tigers'...
CHICAGO -- White Sox infielder Colson Montgomery set the record for most strikeouts in a season Friday after taking a third strike against Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano for Montgomery's 224th of the season...
Sep 25, 2026, 08:52 PM ET NEW YORK -- Baseball's postseason will start with one of its classic rivalries: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees. New York will host Boston in a best-of-three wild-card series at Yankee...
Sep 25, 2026, 07:26 PM ET INDEPENDENCE, Ohio -- Koby Altman would have loved for LeBron James to return for a third stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. When the most popular player in franchise history decided to sign...
India's bowling coach believes Nitish Kumar Reddy has the ability to develop into a genuine all-rounder option ahead of...
No. 5 Indiana expected an easier night in its Big Ten opener Friday. Instead, the Hoosiers had to fight until the final minutes to beat Northwestern 29-23 in an intense fourth-quarter battle at Memorial Stadium...
ARLINGTON -- Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said on Thursday that they need their “dudes to be dudes” if they want to see October. On Friday, Jacob deGrom didn’t look like a dude. He looked like a mere mortal. The...
Stephen Curry has crossed a financial threshold no player in NBA history has reached. With the two-year, $116 million extension he agreed to with the Warriors on Friday, Curry becomes the first player to surpass $600...
After announcing his retirement in August, Nick Chubb returned to Ohio on Friday to officially bring his professional football career to an end as a Cleveland Browns legend. During his return, Chubb reflected on the...
The New York Yankees have decided not to add pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange to their roster at this time. The hard-throwing right-hander is making progress in his recovery from injury, but he will not be joining...
Texas running back Hollywood Smothers was upgraded to probable Friday night ahead of Saturday's game against Tennessee at Neyland Stadium. The NC State transfer has been dealing with a lower-body injury and was listed...
Giannis Antetokounmpo may be one of the NBA's strongest players, but his first battle in Miami came against an opponent he had no interest in guarding. As the two-time MVP prepares for his first season with the Miami...
KANSAS CITY -- It doesn’t have to be pretty, right? At this point in the season, all that matters is winning -- no matter what that looks like. Good thing, too. Friday night got a bit ugly at times for the Guardians...
Stephen Curry’s latest contract extension does more than keep the greatest player in franchise history in Golden State. It could also give the Warriors valuable financial flexibility when the NBA’s new Collective...
PHILADELPHIA -- Bryce Harper blooped a single into shallow right-center field in the sixth inning on Friday night. He reached first base, clapped, then turned toward his teammates in the dugout. He gestured to them...
TORONTO — When shortstop Elly De La Cruz debuted as an electric, five-tool phenom for the Reds in 2023, many observers wondered if a 30/30 season might be just the beginning of what he could accomplish. It happened...
Stephen Curry has agreed to a contract extension with the Golden State Warriors, the team announced. The deal is worth $116 million over two years, according to ESPN. It's structured similarly to the extension Kawhi...
Eight teams entered Week 3 at 0-2. One of them — the Falcons — avoided an 0-3 start. For the others, it becomes imperative to avoid starting the year with three straight losses.In NFL history...
There are moments when an NBA franchise has to choose between cold basketball economics and its own identity. Golden State faced exactly that crossroads with superstar Stephen Curry. The Warriors ultimately chose to...
Cricinfo staffPublished: Sep 26, 2026, 3:15 AM (1 hr ago) Match abandoned Nepal 149 for 4 (Jora 57*, Bam 52*, Sakurano-Thomas 1-7) vs JapanIt was always going to be a steep chase for Japan, topping Nepal's 149 in just...
As he gingerly walked off the Yankee Stadium mound in Game 4 of the 2019 ALCS against the Houston Astros after suffering a subluxation of his left shoulder, it was clear that ace CC Sabathia had given everything he...
Two weeks into the 2026 NFL season, the fantasy football quarterback landscape is already being reshaped by injuries and rapidly changing offensive situations. That makes Week 3 an especially important week for...
Cincinnati Reds superstar shortstop Elly De La Cruz joined rare company Friday, becoming just the fourth player in franchise history to hit 30 homers and steal 30 bases in the same season. De La Cruz secured his 30th...
MINNEAPOLIS – Emmanuel Rodriguez is rapidly establishing himself as a must-watch player. The Twins rookie and No. 5 prospect has already shown his explosive ability at the plate with three homers in his first 13 big...
