Astros RHP Zack Greinke placed on 10-day IL with neck soreness
Astros RHP Zack Greinke placed on 10-day IL with neck soreness
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Houston Astros right-hander Zack Greinke was scratched from his scheduled start Friday night against the Oakland A's and placed on the 10-day injured list with neck soreness.
NBA denies Andrew Wiggins' request for religious exemption from COVID-19 vaccination
NBA denies Andrew Wiggins' request for religious exemption from COVID-19 vaccination
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Wiggins will officially be barred from participating in any Warriors’ home games until he is fully vaccinated.
Giants’ HC Joe Judge likely safe, GM Dave Gettleman could be fired after 2021
Giants’ HC Joe Judge likely safe, GM Dave Gettleman could be fired after 2021
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Several options are possible for the Giants, including replacing Gettleman with an in-house candidate or an executive from another team who has connections with Judge.
Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins a game-time decision vs. Jaguars with rib injury
Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins a game-time decision vs. Jaguars with rib injury
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Hopkins played all but two snaps against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2. However, he hasn't practiced at all this week.
Xander Schauffele: Message from Tiger Woods helped at Ryder Cup
Xander Schauffele: Message from Tiger Woods helped at Ryder Cup
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Tiger Woods was unable to take part in the 2021 Ryder Cup as he recovers from the car crash he was involved in early this year, but the 15-time major champion’s presence was felt early on at Whistling Straits.
Vikings RB Dalvin Cook questionable vs. Seahawks with ankle injury
Vikings RB Dalvin Cook questionable vs. Seahawks with ankle injury
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Cook suffered the ankle injury in last weekend's 34-33 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. He had 22 carries for 131 yards in that game.
Colts QB Carson Wentz practices, game-time decision vs. Titans
Colts QB Carson Wentz practices, game-time decision vs. Titans
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Indianapolis head coach Frank Reich told reporters that Wentz was limited during the session and will probably be a game-time decision for the Week 3 showdown depending on how the signal-caller «responds over the next 24 hours.»
Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey out 'a few weeks' with strained hamstring, not going on IR
Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey out 'a few weeks' with strained hamstring, not going on IR
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McCaffrey hurt his hamstring in the second quarter of Thursday's outing and was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the matchup even before he walked back to the locker room.
What should the Bucks expect out of the enigmatic Khris Middleton?
What should the Bucks expect out of the enigmatic Khris Middleton?
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Khris Middleton’s a strange one, because few wondered if he had the juice to be Giannis’s number two if and when the Bucks won it all, assuming he didn’t. And then he ascended the mountaintop alongside Giannis anyway.
Cardinals activate Dakota Hudson from 60-day IL
Cardinals activate Dakota Hudson from 60-day IL
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It’s an unusually quick turnaround for Hudson, who underwent Tommy John surgery less than one year ago but has already completed a minor league rehab assignment that saw him start five games across three different levels.
Panthers rookie CB Jaycee Horn could be sidelined up to three months with broken foot
Panthers rookie CB Jaycee Horn could be sidelined up to three months with broken foot
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Horn exited in the third quarter of Thursday's victory with a non-contact injury to his right foot and was taken to the locker room on a golf cart.
NFL announces one of six wild-card games to be played on Monday night
NFL announces one of six wild-card games to be played on Monday night
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The expansion to a 17-game regular season allowed the NFL the option to add a wild-card game on Monday night. In previous seasons, the league would have been conflicted with the college football title game.
Browns reportedly expect Odell Beckham Jr. to make 2021 season debut against Bears
Browns reportedly expect Odell Beckham Jr. to make 2021 season debut against Bears
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The Browns took a cautious approach with Beckham, holding him out of the first two games of the season. He practiced in a limited capacity during those two weeks before being a full participant this week.
The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz
The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz
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How many of the rookie QBs with the most passing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Chris Bassitt shares awesome inspirational post after return from facial injury
Chris Bassitt shares awesome inspirational post after return from facial injury
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Bassitt was hit by a line drive during his start against the Chicago White Sox on Aug. 17.
NFL could have wild-card playoff game on a Monday
NFL could have wild-card playoff game on a Monday
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NFL fans are already used to games being played on Monday nights, so they would likely be up for it, and the game would likely do great ratings.
MLB to test pre-tacked baseball In Triple-A
MLB to test pre-tacked baseball In Triple-A
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It’s a bit surprising to see the experimental ball introduced at such a late stage of the season.
NBA to focus on eliminating 'manipulated' shooting fouls
NBA to focus on eliminating 'manipulated' shooting fouls
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The NBA will make officiating changes meant to punish shooters who unnaturally engage with defenders in attempts to draw fouls.
Kyrie Irving is not vaccinated against COVID-19?
Kyrie Irving is not vaccinated against COVID-19?
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the Nets star point guard could technically miss all 41 of his team’s home games unless he receives one of the approved exemptions.
White Sox rout Cleveland to clinch AL Central title
White Sox rout Cleveland to clinch AL Central title
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It's Chicago's first AL Central title since 2008.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses practice
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses practice
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Jackson wasn't mentioned on Wednesday's official injury report, but he admitted his aerial maneuver vs. the Chiefs left him with a sensitive hip.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses practice with 'sore' hip
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson misses practice with 'sore' hip
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Jackson wasn't mentioned on Wednesday's official injury report, but he admitted his aerial maneuver vs. the Chiefs left him with a sensitive hip.
Cristiano Ronaldo tops Lionel Messi in Forbes' list of top-earning soccer players
Cristiano Ronaldo tops Lionel Messi in Forbes' list of top-earning soccer players
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Ronaldo is set to make $125 million before taxes during the 2021-22 season, with $70 million coming from salary and bonuses at United.
Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud won't start against Akron due to shoulder injury
Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud won't start against Akron due to shoulder injury
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Stroud has been nursing a shoulder injury all season but has taken every snap through Ohio State's first three games.
Penguins star Evgeni Malkin to miss at least first two months of season after knee surgery
Penguins star Evgeni Malkin to miss at least first two months of season after knee surgery
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The Pittsburgh Penguins will be without both of their superstar players through the start of the regular season. One may be out until some point next year.
Mavericks part ways with director of quantitative research and development Haralabos Voulgaris
Mavericks part ways with director of quantitative research and development Haralabos Voulgaris
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Voulgaris wasn’t fired by the Mavs. His contract expired at the end of the 2020-21 season and the club simply opted not to re-sign him to a new one.
Bears could slow-play Andy Dalton’s recovery if Justin Fields plays well?
Bears could slow-play Andy Dalton’s recovery if Justin Fields plays well?
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It will be almost impossible for Matt Nagy to send the first-round pick back to the bench if both he and the team play well.
Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom to miss start of training camp amid ongoing rehab on hip
Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom to miss start of training camp amid ongoing rehab on hip
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After Washington's playoff exit last season, Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan told reporters Backstrom had a nagging injury late in the year that got worse and he struggled to be at 100%.
Report: Andrew Wiggins remains unvaccinated, jeopardizing availability for Warriors
Report: Andrew Wiggins remains unvaccinated, jeopardizing availability for Warriors
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As of Aug. 20, San Francisco has required proof of vaccination for large indoor events. The Warriors and the San Francisco Department of Public Health declined to comment on Wiggins' situation.
Cardinals not overly concerned after Nolan Arenado exits win over Brewers with back tightness?
Cardinals not overly concerned after Nolan Arenado exits win over Brewers with back tightness?
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Arenado was removed after making a highlight-reel, over-the-shoulder catch in the fifth inning. He was 2-for-2 before exiting.
Cardinals ace Jack Flaherty expected to return Friday
Cardinals ace Jack Flaherty expected to return Friday
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The Cardinals, surging toward a playoff berth with a prodigious September winning streak, will get another boost to their postseason hopes this weekend.
Report: Gersson Rosas fired for 'inappropriate relationship'
Report: Gersson Rosas fired for 'inappropriate relationship'
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Gersson Rosas was abruptly fired by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Now we appear to know why he was let go from his post as president of basketball operations.
Orioles to retain manager Brandon Hyde
Orioles to retain manager Brandon Hyde
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Hyde’s first three seasons at the helm haven’t been punctuated by many victories. The Orioles are just 127-246 since he was hired.
NHL investigation: No evidence Evander Kane gambled on games
NHL investigation: No evidence Evander Kane gambled on games
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The NHL has concluded its investigation into Evander Kane and the allegations that he gambled on league games.
Report: Buccaneers' Antonio Brown positive for COVID-19, unlikely to play at Rams
Report: Buccaneers' Antonio Brown positive for COVID-19, unlikely to play at Rams
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Brown is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, meaning he can return to team activities if he stays asymptomatic and produces two negative virus tests 24 hours apart.
Indians to activate reigning AL Cy Young winner Shane Bieber from IL Friday
Indians to activate reigning AL Cy Young winner Shane Bieber from IL Friday
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The 26-year-old Bieber was placed on the 10-day injured list back on June 14 due to a right shoulder subscapularis muscle strain.
Reds manager David Bell given extension through 2023
Reds manager David Bell given extension through 2023
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The Cincinnati Reds had their game against the Pittsburgh Pirates rained out but were nevertheless able to announce some positive news on Wednesday.
Raiders QB Derek Carr 'good to go' after ankle scare
Raiders QB Derek Carr 'good to go' after ankle scare
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The Las Vegas Raiders became one of the pleasant surprises of the opening two weeks of the NFL season by notching back-to-back wins, thanks largely to the play of quarterback Derek Carr.
Doc Rivers wants Ben Simmons to stay with Sixers
Doc Rivers wants Ben Simmons to stay with Sixers
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Rivers addressed reports that Simmons «done» with the 76ers and will not participate in training camp, and the coach hopes that decision isn't final.
Reds extend manager David Bell through 2023
Reds extend manager David Bell through 2023
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Bell anticipates his entire coaching staff will return next season as well.
