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Rangers F Adam Sykora (lower-body injury) out for 4-5 months

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:19:08 GMT

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New York Rangers forward Adam Sykora will miss four to five months because of a lower-body injury.

Sykora, 22, was injured in the first period of the Rangers' 3-2 preseason loss to the host New Jersey Devils on Monday. He was off balance when he took a hit in the corner from Devils defenseman Mikael Diotte and fell awkwardly into the boards. Sykora needed assistance from teammates

Popular celebrity golf tourney staying in Tahoe through 2030

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:25:19 GMT

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The annual celebrity golf tournament that draws scores of professional athletes and entertainers will remain at its current Lake Tahoe home in the Sierra Nevada Mountains through 2030.

The American Century Championship has agreed to a four-year extension to keep the tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., along the border of California.

Former profess

Rain, wind could blow Red Sox, Cubs to early end of regular season

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:55:04 GMT

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A major storm heading toward New England this weekend is expected to force the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox into an early end to the regular season.

The upcoming three-game series, which starts Friday at Boston, is expected to have playoff seeding implications.

The Boston Globe reported Wednesday that MLB does not plan to move the series to an alternate location despi

Case for Keenum: Bears prepare QB3 for possible start Monday

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:40:19 GMT

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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson has never started a backup quarterback during his NFL coaching career. His luck might be coming to an end.

'We're at the point right now, not sure who the starter is going to be on Sunday, or Monday night,' Johnson said Wednesday as the Nears (1-1) prepare to play the Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) on Monday.

Starter Caleb Williams injure

Virginia strives to rebound from loss in matchup vs. Delaware

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:05:12 GMT

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Virginia will attempt to start replicating last season's script when it faces Delaware in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday night.

In 2025, the Cavaliers followed a September loss at North Carolina State with a seven-game winning streak that vaulted them to the top of the Atlantic Coast Conference.The Cavaliers (2-1) hope to kick off a similar stretch Saturday against the Bl

With backs against playoff wall, D-backs need win against Rockies

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:19:05 GMT

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Arizona understands that the odds of catching one of three teams sitting in National League wild-card positions are long, but the Diamondbacks aren't giving up hope.

Their 7-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night kept the season alive, and the Diamondbacks will continue their drive for the playoffs in the second contest of a three-game series in Denver on Wednesda

Mets intent on delivering another blow to Rangers' playoff hopes

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:55:20 GMT

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The New York Mets removed the interim tag from manager Andy Green by signing him to a three-year deal Tuesday afternoon.

Hours later, the Mets celebrated by nudging the Texas Rangers one step closer to focusing on next season instead of a wild-card series next week.

The Rangers will look to get back on track Wednesday night when they host the Mets in the middle cont

Aaron Nola, Phillies close in on postseason berth in matchup with Brewers

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:05:02 GMT

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Aaron Nola's turnaround is a big reason why the Philadelphia Phillies are on the verge of clinching a postseason berth.

Nola will take the mound on Wednesday night when the Phillies continue their three-game home series with the playoff-bound Milwaukee Brewers.In Tuesday's series opener, Philadelphia won 6-4 as Bryson Stott delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning.

MLB roundup: Drew Rasmussen helps Rays smother Yankees for AL East title

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:55:06 GMT

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Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in 6 2/3 outstanding innings and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays clinched the American League East with a 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night in the nightcap of a day-night doubleheader.

The Rays won for the 20th time in 28 games and clinched their fifth division title. Tampa Bay last won the AL East in 2021 when it won a team-record

D-backs stay alive in playoff race while handing Rockies 100th loss

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:40:28 GMT

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Nolan Arenado homered and doubled among his three hits, Michael Soroka tossed seven strong innings, and the Arizona Diamondbacks kept their slim postseason hopes alive with a 7-2 win over the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Tuesday night.

Geraldo Perdomo also had three hits and Ildemaro Vargas finished with two hits for Arizona (83-74), which remains alive in the National Lea

Bryson Stott's 8th-inning hit lifts Phillies past Brewers

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:55:05 GMT

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Bryson Stott delivered the tie-breaking hit in the eighth inning to guide the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-4 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday.

Brandon Marsh homered and knocked in three runs for Philadelphia (87-70), which lowered its magic number to two to clinch a postseason berth. Zack Wheeler ended up with a no-decision after striking out 11 while givi

Rutgers 'desperate for a win' vs. Howard

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:40:29 GMT

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Rutgers already has lost as a heavy favorite this season, so on Tuesday coach Greg Schiano was asked how the Scarlet Knights would block out the outside expectations entering their next matchup.'We're desperate for a win,' Schiano said plainly. 'There's not any of that.'Winless Rutgers will attempt to get off the schneid Friday night when it welcomes FCS opponent Howard to Pisca

Reports: Giants QB Jaxson Dart (knee) could miss rest of 2026 season

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:55:06 GMT

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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart faces the possibility of season-ending knee surgery as a result of a hit in Monday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams, according to multiple reports.

Dart was hit on his right side by Rams outside linebacker Byron Young and the force propelled him in the direction of Rams linebacker Josaiah Stewart. Dart went to the ground grabbing for his

Report: Bears QB Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:19:12 GMT

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The Chicago Bears' quarterback concerns deepened Tuesday with starter Caleb Williams dealing with a hamstring injury and backup Tyson Bagent entering concussion protocol, NFL Network reported.

Williams has not been ruled out to play Monday against the Philadelphia Eagles after he was injured on a fourth-quarter scramble near the goal line this past weekend. He is currently listed

Reports: Eagles signing Pro Bowl CB Kenny Moore II

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:40:20 GMT

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The Eagles are signing veteran cornerback Kenny Moore II to the practice squad, multiple outlets reported on Tuesday.

NFL Network reported that Philadelphia is giving the former Pro Bowl selection a one-year deal worth up to $3 million.

The Indianapolis Colts released Moore, 31, on May 7 after failing to find a suitable trade partner.

Moore had 21 interceptions, 1

NYCFC claim decorated D Matt Miazga off waivers

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:19:12 GMT

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New York City FC claimed former MLS Defender of the Year Matt Miazga off waivers from FC Cincinnati on Tuesday.

The New Jersey native joins NYCFC through the end of the 2026 season after being waived earlier this month.

The 31-year-old veteran was the MLS Defender of the Year and made the MLS Best XI and All-Star teams in 2023.

'We're excited to welcome Matt to New

Doc Rivers 'absolutely retired' from coaching, accepts TV role

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:40:21 GMT

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Doc Rivers said he's not interested in working the sideline as an NBA coach anymore.

Rivers, who has more than 40 years of experience in the NBA as a player and coach, instead will work as an analyst for NBC Sports during the 2026-27 NBA season.

'I honestly can say I'm absolutely retired,' he said in an interview with the Associated Press. 'I had a long run. It ended up

From 1973 to today: American veteran violinist says China bookends his career

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:45:17 GMT

by Yang Shilong, Li Xirui

NEW YORK, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- More than five decades after first traveling to China with the Philadelphia Orchestra, veteran violinist Davyd Booth said the country has become an enduring part of both his professional career and personal life.

"My life and career have been bookended with China -- the country, the people, the music, the relationships," Booth, 74, told Xinhua in a re

Tigers aim for more long balls in middle game of series vs. Nats

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 03:40:34 GMT

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The Detroit Tigers showed off their power in the opener of a three-game home series against the Washington Nationals on Monday. They'll look for more long balls in the middle game of the series on Tuesday.

The Tigers (74-83) blasted three homers in a 9-2 victory vs. the Nationals (73-84), including a three-run shot from rookie Ben Malgeri.

JFK, LaGuardia, Newark face ground stops amid FAA equipment outage disrupting flights across US Northeast

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:30:23 GMT

New York [US], September 22 (ANI): New York's John F Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport were among several airports affected by ground stops on Monday (local time) following an equipment outage at the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), disrupting flights across the Northeast.

According to flight-tracking service Flightradar24, JFK and LaGuardia were ad

Rangers host Mets with AL West lead at stake

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:19:05 GMT

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Pete Alonso's first series against the New York Mets went well for the slugging first baseman and the Baltimore Orioles last week.

Brandon Nimmo would welcome a similar outcome for himself and the Texas Rangers this week.

Nimmo and the Rangers will continue their push for the American League West title Tuesday night in Arlington, Texas, when they host the Mets in the opene

Cubs aim to clinch playoff berth, face Marlins amid Alex Bregman injury concern

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:05:12 GMT

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The Chicago Cubs can clinch a playoff berth on Tuesday when they host the Miami Marlins to start a three-game series. However, there's still a lot of uncertainty ahead for manager Craig Counsell's team, including the health of a key slugger.

Alex Bregman posted a selfie on Instagram Monday morning, one day after taking a foul ball to the face while on deck in the fourth inning of

Reports: Eagles reunite with TE Zach Ertz after Dallas Goedert's MCL sprain

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:55:05 GMT

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Zach Ertz is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles following Dallas Goedert's MCL injury, according to multiple reports Monday.

Ertz is signing with the Eagles' practice squad after fellow tight end Goedert exited the Week 2 win over Tennessee with what reports said is a sprained MCL. The Ringer reported that Ertz is expected to be elevated from the practice squad to the active rost

D-backs face Kyle Freeland, Rockies with postseason on the line

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:25:13 GMT

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The Colorado Rockies didn't end the postseason hopes of the Seattle Mariners over the weekend, but they could help eliminate the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks when the teams open a three-game series Tuesday night in Denver.

Diamondbacks righty Michael Soroka (8-5, 3.45 ERA) is on the mound against Colorado lefty Kyle Freeland (4-10, 6.38), who could be making his final home s

Brewers chasing 100 wins, first-round bye against Phillies

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:40:18 GMT

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The Milwaukee Brewers look to inch closer to the first 100-win season in franchise history Tuesday when they visit the Philadelphia Phillies in the opener of a three-game set.

Milwaukee (98-58) is fresh off a three-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles, capped by Sunday's 3-0 victory that broke a team record for single-season wins with six games remaining. The Brewers sit two games

Nicolas Batum announces basketball retirement at 37

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:55:06 GMT

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Nicolas Batum announced his retirement on Monday following 1,205 games over 18 seasons with four NBA franchises.

The 37-year-old French forward averaged 9.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists with the Portland Trail Blazers (2008-15), Charlotte Hornets (2015-20), Los Angeles Clippers (2020-23, 2024-26) and Philadelphia 76ers (2023-24).

Batum shared a video on social

Lions DB Avonte Maddox to have season-ending foot surgery

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:55:18 GMT

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Detroit Lions defensive back Avonte Maddox will have season-ending foot surgery, coach Dan Campbell confirmed Monday.

The 30-year-old veteran injured his left foot during the second quarter of Thursday night's 41-31 loss at Buffalo.

Maddox went down following a collision in the end zone with teammate Chuck Clark.

He finishes his ninth NFL season with 10 tackles and two

F Kevin Hayes retires after 805 games with 5 teams

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:40:29 GMT

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Forward Kevin Hayes is hanging up his skates after scoring 446 points across 12 NHL seasons with five teams.

The retirement announcement was made Monday by the KHL following a brief stint with a Russian club.

'I have decided to end my hockey career,' Hayes said. 'I can no longer play at the level I am capable of because my body does not allow me to perform at my best. And

Ed Sheeran breaks down on stage, says friends and family 'abandoned' him amid Macklemore controversy

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:29:33 GMT

Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) [US], September 21 (ANI): Ed Sheeran broke down in tears during his concert at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, saying he felt abandoned by friends, family and people he had known for years amid the controversy surrounding Macklemore's removal from his Loop Tour.

Reflecting on what he described as "a weird week", Sheeran told the audience that people had urged him t

Int'l Exchange | Heartwarming moments of China-U.S. people-to-people exchanges

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:15:32 GMT

(260921) -- BEIJING, Sept. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students of Lincoln High School of the U.S. state of Washington and Beijing National Day School take selfies during the NFL FLAG China-U.S. Youth Flag Football Exchange Event & Lincoln High School 2025 China Tour in Beijing, capital of China, May 26, 2025. The hope of the China-U.S. relationship lies in the people, its foundation is in the societies, its future depend

MLB roundup: Braves clinch NL East with win over Astros

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:19:12 GMT

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Mike Yastrzemski capped a four-run sixth inning with a three-run homer, and the visiting Atlanta Braves clinched the National League East with a 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday.

The Braves swept the three-game interleague series and claimed their seventh division pennant over the last nine seasons. Yastrzemski was the last of four batters to reach safely against A

NFL roundup: Dak Prescott stars, Jayden Daniels injured in Cowboys' win

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 01:40:28 GMT

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Dak Prescott became the Cowboys' all-time leader in touchdown passes and Dallas posted a 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders, who lost franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels to a dislocated left elbow on the final play of the first half on Sunday in Arlington, Texas.

Prescott's fourth TD pass of the game to CeeDee Lamb in the fourth quarter set the record for career TD pa

Nolan Arenado slugs grand slam to lead Diamondbacks past Yankees

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 23:25:14 GMT

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Nolan Arenado hit his third grand slam of the season to cap a five-run fifth and the Arizona Diamondbacks kept their slim National League wild card chances alive with an 8-4 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday in Phoenix.

Geraldo Perdomo had two hits and two RBIs and five Arizona relievers limited the Yankees to three hits in 6 1-3 scoreless innings as the D-backs sco

Jake Cronenworth homers twice as red-hot Padres defeat Marlins

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:55:13 GMT

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Jake Cronenworth homered twice and knocked in a season-high five runs Sunday while Fernando Tatis Jr. also homered as the San Diego Padres defeated the visiting Miami Marlins 7-3 to polish off a three-game sweep.

San Diego (87-69) won its fifth straight game and is 13-1 in its last 14 games. The Padres stayed in a tie with the Chicago Cubs for the first wild-card spot in the Nati

Cristopher Sanchez leads Phillies past Mets to salvage split

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:55:23 GMT

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Cristopher Sanchez tossed 6 1/3 solid innings and earned the victory Sunday afternoon for the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, who earned a much-needed 7-2 win over the New York Mets in the finale of a four-game set.

Luis Arraez was 1-for-4 with two RBIs for the Phillies (86-70), who won the opening and closing games of the series. Justin Crawford provided insurance in the eighth w

Darius Cooper's late TD lifts Eagles past Titans in comeback win

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:25:20 GMT

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Darius Cooper caught a 3-yard touchdown pass from Jalen Hurts with nine seconds left Sunday and the visiting Philadelphia Eagles rallied for a 24-20 win over the Tennessee Titans in Nashville.

Hurts led a 65-yard drive after Joey Slye converted a 33-yard field goal with 1:56 remaining to give Tennessee (0-2) a 20-17 edge. The key play was a 19-yard completion to DeVonta Smith t

D-backs strive to make more 'magic' happen vs. Yankees

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:55:15 GMT

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Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said he felt 'a little bit of magic' in a 5-3 walk-off win over the New York Yankees on Saturday, the night the Diamondbacks celebrated the 25th anniversary of their 2001 World Series title.

The Diamondbacks will take wins however they can get them as they continue an uphill fight for a National League wild-card berth in Sunday afternoon's finale

Cubs eye potential playoff berth in finale vs. Reds

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:05:13 GMT

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The Chicago Cubs could not ask for a better gift than a healthy Dansby Swanson for the playoffs.

Swanson came off the injured list on Friday after being sidelined for a month with a left oblique strain. On Saturday, he hit his 19th home run of the season to help the visiting Cubs record a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

Chicago (86-69) can clinch a playoff spot wit

Mets' Carson Benge eager to continue hit parade in matchup vs. Phillies

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:40:34 GMT

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The New York Mets spent the first half of their final homestand being reminded of what they were missing without Pete Alonso.

Carson Benge is closing the home schedule by providing the Mets a hint of what they'll have for the foreseeable future.

Benge and the Mets will look to end their home slate on a winning note on Sunday afternoon when they face the Philadelphia Phillie

MLB roundup: D-backs walk off Yankees on World Series anniversary night

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:19:09 GMT

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Pinch hitter Pavin Smith hit a two-run, walk-off homer with one out in the ninth and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees 5-3 on Saturday in Phoenix on a night the franchise celebrated the 25th anniversary of their 2001 World Series victory over the Yankees.

Ildemaro Vargas walked to lead off the ninth off Michael Fulmer (0-1), reaching base after he appealed th

New coach Kily Gonzalez guides Inter Miami against San Diego

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:40:36 GMT

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Kily Gonzalez will make his MLS coaching debut for Lionel Messi's Inter Miami when they host sputtering San Diego FC on Sunday evening.

Gonzalez was appointed as permanent coach of Inter Miami late last month to replace interim boss Guillermo Hoyos. Gonzalez made his competitive debut on Wednesday night, when Messi scored the first goal and then assisted Casemiro's second in a 2-0

Cincinnati's Kevin Denkey scores late in draw with Dynamo

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:55:19 GMT

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Kevin Denkey's penalty kick deep into extra time allowed FC Cincinnati to earn a 2-2 draw with the host Houston Dynamo FC on Saturday night.

Guilherme Augusto Santos and Mateusz Bogusz scored for Houston.

It was a discouraging result for the Dynamo (13-8-5, 44 points), who were in range of moving to the top of the Western Conference. It was Bogusz's foul in the penalty ar

Union tally 4 goals in 9-minute second half span, rally past Sporting KC

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:55:14 GMT

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The Philadelphia Union erased a 3-0 deficit with four second-half goals in nine minutes, pulling off a stunning 4-3 comeback win over last-place Sporting Kansas City on Saturday evening in Kansas City, Kan.

After giving up an Andre Luiz brace and Wyatt Meyer's first MLS goal to go down 3-0 inside of 16 minutes, the Union pulled to within 3-2 as Bruno Damiani (64th minute) and Ca

Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore controversy, says he can't "hide" his feelings on Gaza

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:29:40 GMT

Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) [US], September 20 (ANI): Singer Ed Sheeran addressed the controversy surrounding Macklemore's removal from his Loop Tour during his first concert since the rapper was dropped from the remaining US dates, saying he could no longer "hide" how he feels about the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Speaking at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, Sheeran told the audience that the p

Pavin Smith's pinch-hit, walk-off homer lifts D-backs over Yankees

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 04:05:12 GMT

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Pinch-hitter Pavin Smith hit a two-run walk-off homer with one out in the ninth and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Yankees 5-3 Saturday in Phoenix on a night the franchise celebrated the 25th anniversary of their 2001 World Series victory.

Ildemaro Vargas walked to lead off the ninth off Michael Fulmer (0-1), reaching base after he appealed the 3-2 pitch that orig

Ethan Grunkemeyer, Virginia Tech score early, hold off Maryland

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 03:55:15 GMT

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Ethan Grunkemeyer threw three touchdown passes and scrambled for another score, all in the first half, and Virginia Tech held on for a 35-26 victory over Maryland on Saturday in College Park, Md.

Grunkemeyer completed 31 of 39 passes without an interception for 314 yards as the Hokies (3-0) ended the Terrapins' 20-game winning streak against nonconference opponents, which was the

Cubs come through in late innings, top Reds

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 01:40:28 GMT

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Michael Busch and Dansby Swanson hit solo home runs to lift the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 5-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.

The win allowed the Cubs (86-69) to pull a full game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for the top wild-card playoff spot in the National League. The Phillies lost 10-3 to the Mets earlier Saturday.

The San Diego Padres, who were tied

Francisco Alvarez's blast ignites Mets rout of Phillies

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:19:12 GMT

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Francisco Alvarez had two hits Saturday, including the go-ahead three-run homer in the fifth, as the host New York Mets routed the skidding Philadelphia Phillies 10-3.

Carson Benge was 3-for-4 with a solo homer and two RBIs for the Mets (71-84), who have won the middle two games of the four-game series. Brett Baty had two hits, including a run-scoring single, while Benge, Juan So

Marlins' Pete Fairbanks to undergo thoracic outlet surgery

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:40:20 GMT

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Miami Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks will undergo surgery following a diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome.

The surgery date is not yet known, the team said Friday.

Thoracic outlet syndrome is caused by the compression of blood vessels or nerves in the area between the shoulder and neck. It causes pain in that part of the body and also can trigger conditions such as numbness

Torrid Padres take on Marlins, hoping to keep pace in NL wild-card race

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:40:21 GMT

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Friday night couldn't have gone any better for the San Diego Padres.

Not only did they continue their scalding September with an 8-2 defeat of the visiting Miami Marlins, but losses by the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia enabled the Padres (85-69) to forge a three-way tie atop the National League wild-card standings. And their magic number to clinch a playoff spot was reduced to

Yanks move on without Aaron Judge as D-backs fight to stay alive

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 14:19:16 GMT

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The New York Yankees will play the rest of the regular season without slugger Aaron Judge. While they understand the magnitude of his loss, they enter the stretch run with belief.

The Yanks scored five runs in the first inning of a 9-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first game of a weekend series Friday, and the teams meet again Saturday in Phoenix as Arizona attempts

With hope of being 'the last team standing,' Cubs seek to even series vs. Reds

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:25:14 GMT

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With the regular season winding down, the Chicago Cubs hope to find some consistency and momentum as they look to even their three-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night.

The Cubs (85-69) dropped the opener 6-4 on Friday. They erased a 2-0 hole and turned a 3-2 deficit into a 4-3 advantage for their only lead of the game, but a three-run sixth by Cincinnati

Phillies turn to improving Andrew Painter in clash vs. Mets

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:05:02 GMT

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Christian Scott, Zac Thornton and Nolan McLean are providing the New York Mets hope that they eventually will be part of a rotation for a playoff contender.

The Philadelphia Phillies need rookie Andrew Painter to continue proving that now.

Painter will take the mound for the Phillies on Saturday afternoon when they visit the Mets in the third contest of a four-game series b

MLB roundup: Braves top Astros, wrap up postseason berth

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:55:15 GMT

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Michael Harris II, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Matt Olson slugged two-run home runs and deadline acquisition Tyler Mahle continued his exceptional pitching for the visiting Atlanta Braves, who secured a postseason berth with a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday.

Atlanta qualified for the postseason for the eighth time in nine seasons. The Braves lowered their magic number t

Braves clinch playoff berth as Tyler Mahle stars against Astros

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 07:05:12 GMT

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Michael Harris II, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Matt Olson slugged two-run home runs, and deadline acquisition Tyler Mahle continued his exceptional pitching for the visiting Atlanta Braves, who secured a postseason berth with a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday.

The Braves (90-64) lowered their magic number to clinch the National League East to three over the Philadelphia

Yankees score 5 runs in first inning to take down D-backs

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:05:06 GMT

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Ben Rice and George Lombard Jr. homered and the New York Yankees scored five runs in the first inning to cruise to a 9-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday in Phoenix.

Lombard had two hits and three RBIs, and his two-run single capped the early five-run outburst against Eduardo Rodriguez (15-7), who walked three of the first four he faced.

Rice tripled and walk

Mets 1B Jared Young (concussion) out for season

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:19:12 GMT

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New York Mets first baseman Jared Young was home recovering from a concussion on Friday, and the team shut him down for the remainder of the season.

Young was knocked unconscious briefly after an on-field collision with teammate Nolan McLean on Thursday in the 3-0 loss to the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. He was taken off the field on a stretcher and transported to a hospital.

Braves clinch playoff berth against Astros as Tyler Mahle stars

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:19:12 GMT

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The Braves (90-64) lowered their magic number to clinch the National League East to three over the Philadelphia

Juan Soto, Mets stop 5-game slide with win over Phillies

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:19:19 GMT

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Zac Thornton tossed six solid innings, Juan Soto homered among his three hits and the host New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 in the second game of a four-game series Friday.

Carson Benge laced an RBI single in the first inning to give the Mets (70-84) a lead they'd never relinquish.

Fellow rookie outfielder A.J. Ewing added a two-run single two batters later

Surging Union test Sporting Kansas City

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:40:22 GMT

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The Philadelphia Union will look to continue a blistering run of form on Saturday evening against Sporting Kansas City in Kansas City, Kan.

The Union (9-10-6, 33 points) enter Saturday's action on a four-match winning streak, with an 8-0-2 record in their last 10, outscoring opponents 15-1 in their last four outings and recording three consecutive shutouts.

That attacking ou

More native plants in MD can support the great monarch migration

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:51:31 GMT

The great monarch butterfly migration is underway, and conservationists in Maryland are offering tips to help ensure they make it to their winter home.

The state already has some 1,300 specially

Game Preview: Raiders vs. Saints | 2026 NFL Week 3

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:13:54 GMT

The New Orleans Saints host the Las Vegas Raiders at Caesars Superdome for Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 3:25 p.m. CT.

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Resilient Packers know they must keep rallying

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

All three phases pulled together after loss of Jayden Reed and Zach Bako-Bewele
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GREEN BAYZaire Franklincould tell something was off on the sideline.
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Minutes into Sunday's matchup with the New York Jets, the Packers witnessed one of their leaders, receiverJayden Reed, carted off the field on a backboard following a scary hit to his head-and-ne

Boswell launches merchandise collection for a cause

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Teresa Varley
At first glance, the new clothing line at the Steelers Pro Shop is one that makes you immediately want one of each style simply because of the classic look and high quality.
Then, when you learn more about it, and the desire to buy one of each is even greater.
It's a collection they've done in collaboration with kicker Chris Boswell and UNRL. The capsule collection features simple half-z

Ask The Old Guy: Celebrate the good times, and keep working

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:20:00 GMT

Everybody was in a better mood this week for some reason. But the work has to stay the same. So this week, we talk defense, running back depth, XL making big plays, Hall of Fame voting, and more.
CHARLOTTE Part of the reason so many football coaches encourage players to "be the same guy every day," is because the other way is exhausting.
A week ago, after the Panthers lost to the Bears in the opener, the

Eagles release DT Gabe Hall from the practice squad

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:11:29 GMT

The third-year defensive tackle first signed with the Eagles in 2024.
PhiladelphiaEagles.com
The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Tuesday that the team has released defensive tackle Gabe Hall from the practice squad.
Originally signed by the Eagles as a rookie free agent out of Baylor in 2024, Hall made his NFL debut in 2025 in the season-opening win over the Cowboys, playing five snaps on defense.

Fantasy Football Week 3 Guide: Top Starts And Waiver Wire Rankings

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:00:18 GMT

Seahawks fantasy insider Scott Engel gets you ready for Week 3 with lineup and waiver wire tips.
Scott Engel
After two weeks of fantasy football play in 2026, Jaxon Smith-Njigba haspicked up where he left off last season. Smith-Njigba has scored 68.7 fantasy points over two weeks, which is nearly five points higher than the next qualifier.
JSN is averaging an astounding 34.4 PPR Fantasy Points Per G

Eagles sign Zach Ertz

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:10:47 GMT

The three-time Pro Bowl tight end and Super Bowl Champion returns to Philadelphia.
Chris McPherson
Five years after leaving Philadelphia as one of the most decorated tight ends in franchise history, Zach Ertz returns to the Eagles.
The team signed Ertz, a three-time Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl Champion, on Tuesday.
About to turn 36 years old in November, Ertz was unsigned this offseason

Game Preview: Titans Face Giants in First Road Test of 2026

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:15:00 GMT

NASHVILLE The Tennessee Titans (0-2) play their first road game of the regular season this week, as they travel to New York to battle the Giants (1-1). Kickoff at MetLife Stadium is scheduled for 1 p.m. EDT/noon CDT on Sunday, Sept. 27.

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Packers host Falcons in home opener

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

It is the first-ever Thursday meeting between the teams
After playing the first two games of the season on the road for only the fourth time in team history (1924, 2016, 2023), Green Bay will have its first home game this Thursday against Atlanta.

Green Bay has won 13 consecutive home openers (2013-15), tied with the Miami Dolphins (1976-88) for the longest streak in NFL history.

It is the

Spadaro: The wide receivers They are delivering

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

DeVonta Smith leads the way, but the Eagles' big-play passing attack is getting contributions from the entire group.
Dave Spadaro
NASHVILLEThis was, without question, the biggest conversation point of the entire offseason. Who would step up and be the producer(s) in the wide receiver room for the Philadelphia Eagles? The lineup changed, but how would that impact the offense?
Two gam

Game Recap: Bears fall to 1-1 with loss to Vikings

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:59:00 GMT

Larry Mayer
The Bears lost quarterback Caleb Williams to a hamstring injury and fell to the Vikings 9-3 in an unexpected defensive battle Sunday at Soldier Field.
Williams was injured midway through the fourth quarter when he scrambled to his left on first-and-goal from the 6. He slid to the ground in obvious pain without being touched, was helped to the sideline and then carted to the locker room.
Th

Game Recap: Eagles 24, Titans 20

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:14:00 GMT

The Eagles escape Nashville after a game-winning, two-minute-drill drive by Jalen Hurts and the offense.
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The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Tennessee Titans 24 to 20 in Nashville to advance to 2-0 on the season. Tennessee falls to 0-2. After the Titans took a 20-17 lead with a Joey Slye 34-yard field goal, the Eagles offense had less than two minutes to either tie the game with a

Titans See Lead Slip Away in Closing Seconds, Lose 24-20 to Eagles

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:11:55 GMT

Jim Wyatt
NASHVILLEThe Titans lost a heartbreaker on Sunday.
After taking a lead in the closing minutes, the Titans lost it in the final seconds.
The end result was a 24-20 defeat to the Eagles.
With the game tied at 17-17, the Titans put together a beautiful drive in the closing minutes, highlighted by a 41-yard catch, and hurdle, from Elic Ayomanor and 28-yard run by Tyjae Spe

Titans Let Lead Slip Away in Closing Seconds, Lose 24-20 to Eagles

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:11:55 GMT

Jim Wyatt
NASHVILLEThe Titans lost a heartbreaker on Sunday.
And, instead of an improbable victory, the team and its fans left Nissan Stadium with a disappointing defeat.
"There's no moral victories," coach Robert Saleh said after his team's 24-20 loss to the Eagles. "There's going to be things that we've got to improve on. Like I told our team, we're going to be sick when we watch th

Game Inactives | Week 2 Titans vs Eagles

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:30:09 GMT

This week, the Tennessee Titans (0-1) play their second consecutive home game to start the season, welcoming the Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) to Nashville for the first time since 2018. Kickoff at Nissan Stadium is scheduled for noon CDT on Sunday, Sept. 20.
This is only the fourth time the Eagles have played at Nissan Stadium since the venue opened in 1999. In the 2018 meeting, the Titans won 26-23 in overtime. Fou

50 Words or Less: Ravens Need to Make Home Victories a Habit

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:55:18 GMT

Clifton Brown
The Ravens need to feed off the electricity that will greet them taking the field onWhite Noise Sunday.
It's the home opener. The Ravens will debut their revamped all-white uniforms new fits with some flair. They already have momentum after last weekend's impressive victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
Baltimore finished a franchise-worst 3-6 at M&T Bank Stadium last season, but it's

Feature: From 1973 to today: American veteran violinist says China bookends his career

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:15:22 GMT

by Yang Shilong, Li Xirui
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- More than five decades after first traveling to China with the Philadelphia Orchestra, veteran violinist Davyd Booth said the country has become an enduring part of both his professional career and personal life.
"My life and career have been bookended with China -- the country, the people, the music, the relationships," Booth, 74, told Xinhua in a

Asian Games | Feature: Lee Hyun-jung powers South Korea to gold after years chasing NBA dream

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:24:45 GMT

by sportswriters Li Bowen, Cao Yibo, Yue Chenxing
NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- The final buzzer sounded and the scoreboard read 67-57. South Korea's players poured off the bench and crumpled into one another at midcourt. Lee Hyun-jung stood among his teammates, and the tears came before he could stop them.
"I always seem to cry when I win a championship. The feeling of winning is so wonderful, and

What Philly can - and can't - do to reduce the number of people killed in car crashes

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:07:19 GMT

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Philadelphians die in traffic crashes more than people who live in Chicago, Boston, Washington and New York.
In fact, three times more Philly residents than New Yorkers died in traffic crashes in 2024, according to a report f

'Not about guns': Gun rights groups sue New Jersey over weapons restrictions

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:08:57 GMT

(CN) - Gun rights advocates sued New Jersey officials on Monday, claiming the state's weapons laws are so broad that they prohibit people from carrying everyday objects like baseball bats and scissors for self-defense.

"This lawsuit is not about guns. It is about arms, but not guns," the plaintiffs say in the introduction to their 28-page federal complaint, accusing New Jersey's attorney general of thwa

Prof disclosed student's childhood abuse in book

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:32:33 GMT

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New research- Retailers without onsite AI search risk losing shoppers to ChatGPT and Claude

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:13:12 GMT
New research- Retailers without onsite AI search risk losing shoppers to ChatGPT and Claude

Alabama Retail PAC endorses Wahl, Robertson, Hill in latest 2026 election slate

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:37:26 GMT
Alabama Retail PAC endorses Wahl, Robertson, Hill in latest 2026 election slate

Cody White reacts to CBS bizarre mix-up after his touchdown - Yardbarker

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:05:12 GMT
Cody White reacts to CBS bizarre mix-up after his touchdown - Yardbarker

Sands brands govt Budget surplus 'fiscal engineering at its finest'

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:34:18 GMT
Sands brands govt Budget surplus 'fiscal engineering at its finest'

Purchs Launches Marketplace to Help Retailers Find Canadian Grocery Suppliers

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:08:39 GMT
Purchs Launches Marketplace to Help Retailers Find Canadian Grocery Suppliers