(Photo credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports) Justin Steele struck out a career-high 12 over eight innings, Seiya Suzuki homered and had three RBIs and the Chicago Cubs beat the visiting San Francisco Giants 5-0 on Monday. Steele (16-3), the All-Star and undisputed Chicago ace, yielded only two-out singles to Casey Schmitt in the second inning and Paul DeJong in the eighth. The left-hander also walked a pair while dominat
(Photo credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports) Quarterback Luke Altmyer saved Illinois from a deflating first-week loss to Toledo, engineering a late drive that set up a 29-yard field goal by Caleb Griffin for a 30-28 win on Saturday. Altmyer and the Fighting Illini try to make it 2-0 on Friday night when they travel to Lawrence, Kan., for their first meeting with Kansas since 1968. The Ole Miss transfer made his debut wi
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The annual Steelers Run and Walk on Pittsburgh's North Shore is the perfect opportunity for runners and walkers alike to enjoy a morning of physical fitness with the City of Pittsburgh as a backdrop and Acrisure Stadium as the finish line.
Steelers legend Aaron Smith, who will be inducted into the Steelers Hall of Honor, served as the honorary chairperson for the event, which also had a virtu
(Photo credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports) Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews is expected to return to practice Wednesday, coach John Harbaugh said Monday. The three-time Pro Bowl selection missed his sixth straight practice on Monday with an undisclosed injury. "We're still not pushing the panic button," Harbaugh said. "We should see him out here Wednesday." Andrews, who turns 28 on Wednesday, caught 73 pass
(Photo credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports) Minnesota Vikings outside linebackers coach Mike Smith has not been with the team since training camp for personal reasons, team officials said Monday. Smith, who also coaches the pass rush specialists, is on personal leave that is ongoing and not a legal matter, officials told media outlets. Assistant head coach Mike Pettine will assume Smith's duties for the season and hom
(Photo credit: Cara Owsley/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK) Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor called quarterback Joe Burrow "day-to-day" on Monday ahead of the season opener Sunday against the host Cleveland Browns. Taylor did not officially say that Burrow would be ready for Week 1, after offensive coordinator Brian Callahan said last week that Burrow was trending in that direction. Burrow returned to practice last
Madrid, Spain - Spain's men's national team Monday denounced the 'unacceptable behavior' of the country's suspended football chief Luis Rubiales over his infamous World Cup kiss.
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Kandy [Sri Lanka], September 5 (ANI): Following his side's 10-wicket win over Nepal in their Asia Cup clash, India batting coach Vikram Rathour said that the "Nepal team batted well and India could have been more disciplined with the ball and their fielding". Blistering batting display from Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma helped India defeat Nepal by 10 wickets via the DLS method in a rain-curtailed match in the Asia Cup 20
Kandy [Sri Lanka], September 5 (ANI): Following his side's ten-wicket win over Nepal in their Asia Cup, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said that the team's fielding was below-par while the bowling was just okay in the match and the team did not play its best cricket during these two group stage matches. Blistering batting display from Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma helped India defeat Nepal by 10 wickets via the DLS method in
Pallekele [Sri Lanka], September 5 (ANI): Nepal captain Rohit Paudel admitted that if his team's middle order had scored more they could have easily put 260-270 runs on board however the skipper believes due to rain conditions were really hard but as the "ball was not gripping". Blistering batting performances from Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma helped India defeat Nepal by 10 wickets via the DLS method in a rain-curtailed
(Photo credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports) North Carolina State safety Rakeim Ashford, who was taken off the field on a stretcher in the Wolfpack's season opener, is back with the team and expected to play again this season. NC State coach Dave Doeren ruled Ashford out for this week's home game against Notre Dame, but the update was nevertheless positive. "I would equate that to a whiplash-type thing, so he's pretty so
(Photo credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports) For the fourth straight season, the Arizona Cardinals have named quarterback Kyler Murray one of their team captains. Murray joins running back James Conner, left tackle D.J. Humphries, linebacker Kyzir White, safety Budda Baker and linebacker/special teamer Dennis Gardeck. Coach Jonathan Gannon, entering his first season in Arizona, went with four players with previous ex
Pallekele [Sri Lanka], September 4 (ANI): Blistering batting display from Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma helped India defeat Nepal by 10 wickets via the DLS method in a rain-curtailed match in the Asia Cup 2023 here at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Monday. Nepal scored 230 but the target was reduced to 145 runs to be chased in 23 overs. Nepal showed immense promise and tons of resolve in their first internatio
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 4 (ANI): Ahead of the official trailer of his biopic film titled'800', Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan with all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya was spotted at Mumbai airport. Muttiah Muralitharan and Sanath Jayasuriya were seen in their casual outfits as they posed for the paps. Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will be unveiling the official trailer on September 5 in
(Photo credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports) Madison Keys smashed No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-3 Monday to reach the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open for the first time since 2018. Keys, the No. 17 seed, needed just over an hour to win the all-American affair. She converted five of nine break chances and finished with 21 winners to just six for Pegula. "It's always tough having to play a friend," Keys said during h
(Photo credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports) Baylor starting quarterback Blake Shapen is out two to three weeks with an MCL injury suffered in Saturday's stunning upset loss to Texas State. Coach Dave Aranda announced the news Monday as the Bears prepared for a pivotal home game against Utah, which was ranked No. 14 last week. Shapen was injured, returned but was eventually pulled in the fourth quarter in the 42-
(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports) Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias was arrested on felony domestic violence charges Sunday night in Los Angeles, ESPN reported Monday. The 27-year-old left-hander was arrested just after 11 p.m. PT on Sunday, booked into jail at about 1 a.m. and released early Monday morning on $50,000 bond, per the report. He has a court date scheduled for Sept. 27. "We are aware of an incide
(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports) The Arizona Diamondbacks, fighting for a wild-card playoff spot, optioned right-handed pitcher Slade Cecconi to Triple-A Reno and promoted left-handed pitcher Andrew Saalfrank. Saalfrank, 26, will make his big-league debut with his first appearance for Arizona. He pitched in 44 games this season between Reno and Double-A Amarillo, striking out 93 hitters in just 64 innings.
(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) The Chicago Sky enter this week one game out of the final WNBA playoff spot with three games to play. If Chicago hopes to reach the postseason -- albeit with some help -- closing out games will be a must. On Tuesday night, the Sky will face a team that also has struggled in that department when they visit the Indiana Fever in Indianapolis. The Fever were eliminated fro
(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports) Pete Alonso might not be done making highlights for the New York Mets despite what has been a challenging season for the team. The Mets are hoping Alonso doesn't stop after the slugging first baseman reached another milestone. "Through thick and thin, we know one thing and that's that Pete will walk through the door the same guy every day," Mets manager Buck Showalter said. "H
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], September 4 (ANI): Thailand spinner Nattaya Boochatham on Monday created history with a three-wicket haul during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Asia Region Qualifier game against Kuwait. In the match, Boochatham finished with a figure of 3/3 to complete 100 wickets in T20Is, becoming the first player, male or female, from an Associate nation to get to the landmark in women's T20Is. The Thailand off
Johannesburg [South Africa], September 4 (ANI): South Africa unveiled their new jersey on Monday ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, which will take place in India from October 5 onwards. Skipper Temba Bavuma, David Miller, Aiden Markram, Anrich Nortje, Keshav Maharaj were among the players who were seen rocking the jersey in a video posted by Cricket South Africa (CSA). South Africa will continue their ICC Cricket W
Wellington [New Zealand], September 4 (ANI): In great news for New Zealand Cricket, skipper Kane Williamson has been confirmed to be included in the Kiwis' 15-member ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 squad. After injuring his knee playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in March, Williamson has made sufficient progress in his recovery to allow him to be included in the squad for the tournament starting in October. "Regu
Lahore [Pakistan], September 4 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) delegation led by president Roger Binny and vice-president Rajeev Shukla met Pakistan and Afghanistan players during a gala dinner event organised by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The BCCI delegation also met players from Sri Lanka and Afghanistan teams. Binny and Shukla are travelling to Pakistan after an invitation was extended to
(Photo credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports) The New York Yankees enjoyed the swings they saw from Jasson Dominguez's bat in his first three games. Now they are intrigued by Dominguez taking swings at Yankee Stadium for the first time as the switch-hitting outfielder makes his home debut Tuesday night in the opener of a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers. "I think it's going to be big time," Dominguez said o
