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Atlanta Falcons rookie cornerback Clark Phillips III was carted off the field at Tuesday's joint practice with the Miami DolphinsRead more...

The bottom-right side of the World Cup knockout-round bracket was always a double-edged sword. More upsets happened in Groups F and H than any other, with powerhouses Brazil and Germany watching the final 16 play instead of competing among them. The quarterfinals are now composed of seven heavy hitters - and Colombia....Read more...

The New Orleans Saints are expected to sign running back Kareem Hunt and four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Anthony Barr, ESPN reported on TuesdayRead more...

The NFL has too many frivolous rules surrounding things no one cares about and will go to battle with teams and players over this nonsense, especially regarding uniforms. Guys have been fined for minor infractions like wearing the wrong socks or cleats on the field. They've come out with all these alternate jerseys...Read more...

The 2023 NFL season is around the corner. That means that the never-ending and exhausting conversation around the lack of Black head coaches in the league will soon be a hot topic - again. And since idiotic owners would rather keep choosing the Nathaniel Hacketts of the world instead of guys like Eric Bieniemy, Mike...Read more...

The Philadelphia Eagles activated wide receiver Devon Allen from the non-football injury list on TuesdayRead more...

A new level of intensity from the new commander over the Washington offense has players "a little concerned," according to Commanders head coach Ron RiveraRead more...

Free agent defensive end Trey Flowers signed a contract to return to the New England Patriots on Tuesday morningRead more...

Unfortunately, most of us didn't get to watch the NFL top 100 program this year. The NFL's two minute warning that the season is about to begin was shown only on NFL+, which is still not a strong enough reason to add $79.99 to my yearly expenses. The result of the paywall restricted program this year is the completion...Read more...

Catalina Usme scored the only goal of the match in the 51st minute and Colombia outlasted Jamaica 1-0 on Tuesday to advance to the Women's World Cup quarterfinals in Melbourne, Australia.Read more...

Max Scherzer is aiming to make it two victories in two starts for the Texas RangersRead more...

Lucas Giolito will be on the mound for the Los Angeles Angels against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calif., making his third start for the Angels since joining them in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on July 27Read more...

Andrew Vaughn's summary of the Chicago White Sox's third straight victory sounded simple amid high drama surrounding the teamRead more...

A season that began with World Series aspirations turned into a nightmare long ago for the New York MetsRead more...

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Orioles announcer Kevin Brown was removed from broadcasts on the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network after commenting on Baltimore's recent struggles against the Tampa Bay Rays, The Athletic and Awful Announcing reported on Monday nightRead more...

The visiting Colorado Rockies hope left-hander Kyle Freeland regains the form he displayed earlier this season against the Brewers on Tuesday in the second game of a three-game series in MilwaukeeRead more...

The Atlanta Braves, owners of the best record in the majors, will have another chance to prove that they are still a force to be reckoned with when they face the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday in the second contest of a four-game setRead more...

Miami left-hander Braxton Garrett will try to pick up his first victory in exactly one month Tuesday night when he takes the mound as the visiting Marlins play the second game of a three-game series with the Cincinnati RedsRead more...

Pablo Reyes hit a grand slam against Carlos Hernandez with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the host Boston Red Sox to a 6-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday in the opener of a four-game series.Read more...

The Arizona Diamondbacks were 16 games above. 500 after winning on July 1 and held a three-game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League WestRead more...

The San Francisco Giants scored six runs in the ninth inning to rally for an 8-3 victory over Los Angeles Monday night in Anaheim, Calif., sending the reeling Angels to their seventh loss in a rowRead more...

Mitch Garver had three hits and two RBIs to help the Texas Rangers come from behind and record a 5-3 victory over the host Oakland Athletics on Monday nightRead more...

Pete Alonso tied career highs with two homers and six RBIs on Monday night for the host New York Mets, who snapped a six-game losing streak with an 11-2 win over the Chicago Cubs in the opener of a three-game seriesRead more...

The Toronto Blue Jays will try for their fifth straight victory when they visit the Cleveland Guardians in the second game of their four-game series on Tuesday nightRead more...

The Kansas City Royals will try to end a three-game losing streak on Tuesday when they face the host Boston Red Sox in the second contest of a four-game seriesRead more...

Sonny Gray ended a long winless streak in his last startRead more...

Jared Triolo hit a two-run single during a six-run third for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who topped the visiting Atlanta Braves 7-6 on Monday nightRead more...

Andrew Vaughn smacked a two-run home run and made a game-saving defensive play to boost the host Chicago White Sox to a 5-1 win against the New York Yankees on Monday nightRead more...

Freddy Peralta retired the final 20 hitters he faced after allowing a first-inning solo homer to pace the Milwaukee Brewers to a 12-1 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies on Monday night in the opener of a three-game seriesRead more...

Nick Martinez has made 83 starts among his 183 major league appearancesRead more...

Pablo Reyes hit a grand slam against Carlos Hernandez with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the host Boston Red Sox to a 6-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday in the opener of a four-game seriesRead more...

Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu exited his start against the Cleveland Guardians after just four innings on Monday night due to a right knee contusionRead more...

Cavan Biggio hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning to break a scoreless tie and help lift the visiting Toronto Blue Jays to a 3-1 win against the Cleveland Guardians in the opener of a four-game series on Monday nightRead more...

Brandon Williamson allowed one run on three hits over 6 2/3 innings as the host Cincinnati Reds earned a 5-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Monday night in the opener of a three-game seriesRead more...

Ryan Jeffers and Carlos Correa hit three-run homers during the first two innings and the Minnesota Twins won their fifth straight by pounding the host Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Monday nightRead more...

The Milwaukee Brewers made several roster moves on Monday, including activating left-hander Bennett Sousa from the 60-day injured list and reassigning him to Triple-A NashvilleRead more...

The Philadelphia Phillies have matched a season best by catapulting 10 games above .500Read more...

The Philadelphia Phillies have matched a season best by catapulting 10 games above .500Read more...

The Detroit Lions are signing quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to back up Jared Goff, ESPN and the Detroit Free Press reported MondayRead more...

Mookie Betts capped an eight-run Dodgers fourth inning with a grand slam home run off a 3-and-0 pitch from Padres starter Seth Lugo to lead visiting Los Angeles to a 13-7 victory on Monday in San DiegoRead more...

The Texas Rangers placed third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a fractured left thumbRead more...

The Baltimore Orioles and visiting Houston Astros will open a three-game series on Tuesday in what could be a playoff preview between two of the American League's top teamsRead more...

The threat of inclement weather in the Philadelphia area Monday night led to the postponement of a series opener between the Phillies and Washington NationalsRead more...

Shortstop Trevor Story will make his long-awaited season debut for the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday against the visiting Kansas City Royals, manager Alex Cora told reporters on MondayRead more...

Every day seems to be getting worse for the New York MetsRead more...

What could have been a deflating road trip turned into a spark for the Tampa Bay RaysRead more...

The New York Yankees placed left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodon on the 15-day injured list due to a left hamstring strain on MondayRead more...

There was a lot of talk surrounding the Jordan Poole trade situation that saw him shipped away from the Golden State Warriors to the Washington Wizards. We've heard from almost everyone involved, directly or indirectly, in the altercation between Poole and Draymond Green, which many feel led to JP no longer residing...Read more...

The Arizona Cardinals activated second-round draft pick BJ Ojulari (knee) from the physically unable to perform list on MondayRead more...