Rookie J.J. Matijevic's pinch-hit RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning lifted the host Houston Astros to a 3-2 win against the New York Yankees in the opener of a day-night doubleheader on Thursday afternoon. The Astros earned their fifth walk-off win after fill-in closer Hector Neris faltered in the top half. Called upon after Ryan Pressly was placed on the paternity list before the game, Neris (3-3) was one out
Jon Gray pitched six scoreless innings and Adolis Garcia drove in three runs, helping the Texas Rangers snap a four-game losing streak with an 8-0 win over the host Miami Marlins on Thursday afternoon. Miami lost its fourth straight contest, its longest skid since May 1-6. The Marlins have been scoreless for 34 consecutive innings, three short of the franchise record. In addition, the Marlins haven't homered in nine stra
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It was the Chargers secondary's time to shine in Thursday's release of ratings for Madden 23, as safety Derwin James, Jr., and cornerback J.C. Jackson were both slotted in the top 10 at their respective positions.
James garnered a 93 overall rating, which is the highest among all Chargers players and the second-best among players at his position.
The fifth-year safety was highlighted for h
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MICHAEL VELLUCCI FROM ATCO, NJ: I was a huge Carnell Lake fan. Was he ever in serious consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame? If he was not, what would be the reason?
ANSWER: I have a lot of respect for Carnell Lake, and his selflessness in moving from safety to cornerback helped save the Steelers in both the 1995 and 1997 seasons. He was electe
Teresa Varley
Steelers Hall of Famer Franco Harris will serve as the honorary captain for the 34th Annual Steelers Run and Walk on Saturday, Sept. 3, at Acrisure Stadium.
Harris is participating in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the Immaculate Reception, voted the greatest play in Steelers and NFL history. The play took place in the AFC playoffs against the Raiders on Dec. 23, 1972, at Three Rive
A trendy World Series pick entering 2022, the Chicago White Sox begin the second half of the season where they started the season, with the same number in the win and loss columns. While that ostensibly is disappointing for the defending American League Central Division champions, a tear of sevenwins in 10 games coming into the All-Star break leaves the White Sox optimistic. Chicago trails the second-place Cleveland Gua
The Boston Red Sox conclude a 17-game stretch against American League East opponents when they begin a three-game home series Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Boston, which entered Thursday two games back in the wild-card standings, will look to make up ground in the race after losing twiceagainst the New York Yankees on the road last weekend. "Obviously, the vast majority of the games are going to be against the d
2014 Joe Giamelli Fleur de Lis recipient worked the sidelines of the Superdome and Tulane Stadium for over four decadesMichael Hull
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The All-Star break came at a bad time for the Philadelphia Phillies --- just as they were getting hot. The Phillies swept a three-game series on the road against the Miami Marlins and will now look to maintain that momentum when they host the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Even without injured reigning National League MVP Bryce Harper, not to mention Jean Segura, the Phillies have remained in playoff contention. They have sta
The intensity is palpable for the NASCAR Cup Series as it begins the summertime regular season turn toward the Playoffs. Sunday's MM's Fan Appreciation 400 at Pennsylvania's Pocono Raceway (3 p.m. ET on USA Network, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) presents a huge opportunity to solidify a position toward that championship run. And perhaps a chance at some Playoff history. With Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell's v
Briana McDonald
On Thursday, June 30, Arik Armstead went live on Instagram with sports journalist and NFL Insider Jordan Schultz.
The two had a conversation about a variety of subjects such as NBA free agency, Armstead's basketball skills and how the defensive lineman chose to play college football at the University of Oregon.
During their livestream, Armstead also unveiled one of his hidden talents:
Briana McDonald
Each week leading up to the start of training camp, 49ers.com will assess the team's roster as we get closer to the season. In this installment of the 2022 training camp preview, 49ers.com is taking a look at the team's specialists and the unit's outlook for their third-consecutive season together.
Previous Installments: Rookies | Free Agents | Coaches | Tight Ends | Defensive Line | Corner
Briana McDonald
Every day leading up to the start of training camp, 49ers.com will assess the team's roster as we get closer to the season. In this installment of the 2022 Roster Breakdown, we will take a look at the offensive line and how the team will address the position group's restructuring.
Previous Installments: Rookies | Free Agents | Coaches | Tight Ends | Defensive Line | Linebackers | Running Ba
Briana McDonald
Every day leading up to the start of training camp, 49ers.com will assess the team's roster as we get closer to the season. In this installment of the 2022 Roster Breakdown, we will address the cornerback position and how the unit has grown since the 2021 season finale.
Previous Installments: Rookies | Free Agents | Coaches | Tight Ends | Defensive Line | Linebackers | Running Backs | Offen
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CHARLOTTE - In the first few days of March 1995, the Carolina Panthers were still sort of an abstract concept.
The expansion team had uniforms, but not much to put in them yet - mostly strays that other teams hadn't wanted, projects and bodies to come to press conferences to whet the appetite of a region hungry for professional football. They applied some fiber to the roster in the expansion dr
No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain advanced to the quarterfinals of the Hamburg European Open with a 7-6 (4), 6-3 victory against Serbia's Filip Krajinovic on Thursday. Trailing 5-4 in the opening set, Alcaraz fought off four set points to break Krajinovic's serve. He also reeled off five straight points after falling behind 4-2 in the tiebreak. Alcaraz improved to 22-2 on clay this season. Argentina's Francisco Cerundo
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Lamar Jackson's contract negotiations are ongoing, the but the Ravens quarterback has reported to training camp.
Jackson walked into the Under Armour Performance Center with a smile Thursday afternoon, the first day for quarterbacks and injured veterans to report.
There was media chatter about the possibility of a holdout after, during minicamp, Jackson was asked whether he could sit out if
The behavior changes come amid repeated government calls on citizens to reduce their shower time to aid energy-saving efforts
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Jaguars News | Jacksonville Jaguars - jaguars.comJohn Oehser
JACKSONVILLE - She had experienced disappointment. Years of it.
So, when Angi Boselli learned her husband - former Jaguars left tackle Tony Boselli - had been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, her emotions blurred. First, came a telephone call. Then, came the words from Hall President Jim Porter.
"I didn't hear much
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"He's left a great impact in the industry, but also a really strong legacy of building a business that's surviving into the next generations," Automotive Hall of Fame President Sarah Cook said.
DETROIT, the United
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TRAINING CAMP PREVIEW: INSIDE LINEBACKERS
In camp (7): Zach Cunningham, David Long Jr., Monty Rice, Dylan Cole, Joe Jones, Chance Campbell, Jack Gibbens.
Offseason developments: The Titans reworked Cunningham's contract during the offseason, and he remains under contract through the 2024 season. The team re-signed Cole, who played primarily
Quarterback's deal locks him up prior to training campDarren Urban
The deal for Kyler Murray has been agreed upon.
After an offseason of drama and speculation, the Cardinals and their quarterback came to terms on a new contract on Thursday, locking him up through 2028.
Financial parameters were not announced, but ESPN reported it contains $160 million guaranteed and an annual average of $46.1M.
Galle [Sri Lanka], July 21 (ANI): Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi will miss the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle due to a knee injury. Afridi, the 2021 ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year, suffered an injury to his knee on day four of the first Test. Pakistan mounted an incredible chase in the first Test, to win the contest by four wickets. The visitors chased down a target of 342. Afridi was impressive in the opening Tes
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 21 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming white-ball series against West Indies, India opening batter KL Rahul on Thursday tested positive for COVID-19. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly informed about Rahul after the Board's Apex Council meeting in Mumbai. India and West Indies will square off in three one-day internationals (ODIs) from July 22 to July 27. The
A new head coach is not the only asset D.C. United will acquire from Derby County in England, with midfielder Ravel Morrison signing with the MLS club just over a week after Wayne Rooney was named head coach. With Rooney at English Championship side Derby County, Morrison scored five goals and had four assists over 38 games across all competitions last season. He is signed through the 2023 season with an option for 2024.
