Edwin Diaz Delivers First Save Since August as Dodgers Take NLDS Game 3
Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz notched his first save since August in NLDS Game 3, with teammate Kiké Hernández praising how far his friend has come after a rocky, injury-plagued season.
Francesa Mocks Jets Over Odd Social Media Post During Blowout Loss to Bears
Sports radio veteran Mike Francesa criticized the Jets organization after the team’s social media account posted about a minor rushing stat during a blowout loss to the Chicago Bears.
LeBron James Denies Tension With Joel Embiid After Practice Report Surfaces
LeBron James denied a report that he confronted Joel Embiid over a late practice arrival, even as questions persist about who leads a 76ers locker room now packed with stars.
Yamamoto strikes out 10 as Dodgers beat Braves, take 2-1 NLDS lead
Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out a career-high 10 over seven innings as the Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 in Game 3 of the NLDS, putting Los Angeles one win from the NLCS and extending a historic postseason streak.
New Islanders Defenseman Stanley Settles In Quickly After Late Signing
New Islanders defenseman Logan Stanley has quickly made himself at home on Long Island, both off the ice and in his standout second game, a 6-0 win over the Devils.
Raiders Fan’s Sign Mocking Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Goes Viral After Allegiant Stadium Loss
A Raiders fan’s sign mocking Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s marriage went viral on social media during Sunday’s Raiders-Chiefs game at Allegiant Stadium, sparking a mixed reaction online as the Raiders fell 30-27 at home.
Braves Rattle Dodgers With Game Two Upset, Even NLDS at One Game Apiece
The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 behind a surprise start from little-used reliever Ray Kerr, evening the NLDS at one game apiece and raising questions about the Dodgers’ path to a third straight title.
Vrabel Draws Unsportsmanlike Flag, Calls Ref ‘Sensitive’ as Bills Rally Before Falling 29-26
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was penalized 15 yards for swearing at an official during Sunday’s game against the Bills, a flag that set up a Buffalo touchdown before New England pulled out a 29-26 win.
49ers Fullback Kyle Juszczyk Could Miss Weeks With Knee Injury
49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk may be sidelined for a couple of weeks after hyperextending his knee during Sunday’s win over the Broncos, adding to a growing list of injuries on San Francisco’s offense.
Nabers Erupts for 112 Yards and a Touchdown as Giants Beat Cardinals at MetLife Stadium
Malik Nabers caught six passes for 112 yards and his first touchdown in over a year as the Giants beat the Cardinals 36-24 at MetLife Stadium, improving to 3-1 and taking first place in the NFC East.
UCLA Women’s Basketball Loses Guard Lena Bilic to Season-Ending ACL Tear
UCLA women’s basketball sophomore guard Lena Bilic will miss the entire season after tearing her ACL in practice, a major blow to the defending national champions as they rebuild around a new transfer class.
Odell Beckham Jr. Says Giants ‘Got Me’ After Cutting Him From Second Stint
Odell Beckham Jr. says the New York Giants took advantage of him before releasing him last week, venting in Instagram comments that cutting him ‘broke me down’ once he had to explain it to his son.
Patriots Tight End Eli Raridon and Wife Mourn Son Lost to Fatal Birth Defect
Patriots tight end Eli Raridon and his wife, Anna, announced the death of their newborn son, Peter James Raridon, who was diagnosed before birth with a fatal condition called anencephaly.
UFC 332 Comes to Salt Lake City With a Flyweight Title Fight and a Loaded Betting Card
UFC 332 touches down in Salt Lake City Saturday with a flyweight title fight between Cong Wang and Natalia Silva headlining a 13-fight card, alongside a slate of betting picks across the undercard.
Penn State and Northwestern Meet Friday Night With Both Teams Coming Off Losses
Penn State and Northwestern both enter Friday night’s Big Ten game off losses, and bettors are focused on whether the combined score goes over 45.5 points.
Al Michaels Draws Criticism for Downplaying Deshaun Watson’s Legal History During Browns Broadcast
Amazon broadcaster Al Michaels referred to Deshaun Watson’s sexual misconduct lawsuits and NFL suspension only as a “thing” during a Browns-Steelers broadcast, drawing criticism for omitting key details.
Larry Fitzgerald Reflects on Mother’s Cancer Fight, McCain Friendship and Cardinals Legacy
Larry Fitzgerald discussed his foundation’s breast cancer awareness work in memory of his mother, his friendship with the late Sen. John McCain, and his 17 seasons with the Arizona Cardinals ahead of this week’s game against the Giants.
Trail Blazers Fire New Broadcaster Hours After Hiring Over Old Social Media Posts
The Trail Blazers fired newly hired broadcaster Braiden Bell the same day his hiring was announced, after old social media posts containing racist and misogynistic language resurfaced.
Juszczyk Says NFL Fine Appeal Feels Like a Court Hearing
49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk is still awaiting word on his appeal of a $14,926 NFL fine for his juice-chugging touchdown celebration, which he says felt like a court hearing.
Calipari Says Nine Arkansas Players Out-Earn His Assistant Coaches
Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari said nine of his players earn more than his assistant coaches, and the rest of the roster out-earns his entire staff, as Congress considers new rules for college sports compensation.
Viral Images of Sonny Gray’s Neck Fuel Cheating Chatter After Red Sox Playoff Loss
Viral images of Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray’s neck during a playoff loss to the Yankees sparked accusations of a foreign substance, though no formal findings have been made public.
Fan Confrontation with A’ja Wilson Escalates as Former Players Try to Reach Spectator at Fever Game
A courtside argument between A’ja Wilson and a Fever fan in Indianapolis spilled over when two former WNBA players tried to confront the same spectator, with one escorted out by security.
Ross Chastain Fires Back at Stephen A. Smith’s NASCAR Comments
NASCAR driver Ross Chastain says Stephen A. Smith shouldn’t be commenting on whether drivers are athletes since he doesn’t appear to know any of them personally.
Empty Seats at MLB Playoff Games Renew Scrutiny of Afternoon Start Times
Empty stadium seats during a dramatic Braves-Phillies wild card game, plus similar attendance issues in Houston, are renewing criticism of MLB’s staggered, often midday postseason start times.