(Photo credit: James A. Pittman-USA TODAY Sports) The Baltimore Orioles activated Keegan Akin from the paternity list on Friday and optioned fellow left-hander Nick Vespi to Triple-A Norfolk. Akin, 29, is 2-0 with a 3.52 ERA in 51 relief appearances this season. In five seasons with the club, he is 10-17 with a 4.81 ERA in 152 appearances (25 starts). Vespi, 28, had a 2.92 ERA in 11 relief appearances this season. He is
(Photo credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports) The Cincinnati Reds placed left-hander Andrew Abbott on the 15-day injured list Friday with a strain to his throwing shoulder. The move was retroactive to Tuesday, two days after Abbott allowed four runs on six hits in five innings of an 8-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Abbott, 25, owns a 10-10 record with a 3.72 ERA in 25 starts this season. He is 18-16 with a 3.78 ERA in
Rawalpindi [Pakistan], August 23 (ANI): Pakistan assistant coach Azhar Mahmood revealed on Friday that they didn't use spinners on day three of the first Test match against Bangladesh because there was grass on the pitch at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. During Bangladesh's first inning on day three, Khurram Shahzad led the Pakistan bowling attack after he picked up two wickets. Naseem Shah, Naseem Shah and Saim Ayub bag
New Delhi [India], August 23 (ANI): The Rouse Avenue court on Friday recorded the statement of a woman wrestler, one of the complainants in the sexual harassment case against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Her testimony was taken in a vulnerable witness room. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Priyanka Rajpoot recorded the statement of victim Further recording of her statement has been deferred for September 10. The
Rawalpindi [Pakistan], August 23 (ANI): After his side's 1-1 draw against Al-Raed in the Saudi Pro League, Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo said that they won't give up in their upcoming matches. Ronaldo scored Al Nassr's lone goal in the 34th minute against Al-Raed. However, Ronaldo's side failed to maintain the lead and conceded a goal in the 49th minute from the spot kick. Al Nassr failed to make a comeback in the ga
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Heading into this final preseason game, which bubble players truly need to have a good showing against the Chargers to make the team? Are there any veterans teetering on the edge? - Jay Harris/Little Rock, AR
Nick Eatman: This is a good time to point out how much I hate the term "meaningless game" when referring to the
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With two of the three preseason matchups in the rearview mirror, the Dallas Cowboys get ready for the final opportunity to evaluate their roster, this time against the Los Angeles Chargers before they're required to take an ax to it with the goal of reducing it to a mandatory 53-man count at the end of August.
Trey Lance is looking to build upon his best performance of training camp, his 27-1
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(Photo credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports) The Chicago Bears acquired linebacker Darrell Taylor from the Seattle Seahawks on Friday in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The trade comes on the heels of the Bears reportedly pursuing -- but failing to acquire -- outside linebacker Matthew Judon. The Atlanta Falcons acquired the four-time Pro Bowl selection from the New England Patriots on Aug. 14. T
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The Texans conclude their preseason slate of games with a Saturday home matchup against the Rams. The two squads practiced with each other outside Thursday morning at the Houston Methodist Training Center. Last Saturday, the Texans blasted the visiting Giants, 28-10, in a game highlighted by a quintet of Houston takeaways. The Rams, meanwhile, have scored 13 points in each of their two preseason v
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The preseason wraps up tomorrow inside NRG Stadium.
Two days after practicing with each other, the Texans and Rams will lock proverbial horns at noon on Saturday. Houston will face the Colts in Indianapolis two weeks from Sunday to get their regular season going.
Before that, the roster will be cut from 90 to 53 players on Tuesday afternoon.
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(Photo credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports) Minnesota United FC signed midfielder Loic Mesanvi through 2025 on Friday with options for 2026 and 2027. The 20-year-old has appeared in two MLS regular-season matches this season while on short-term call-ups from MNUFC2. Mesanvi has recorded five goals and four assists in 35 appearances with the club's MLS NEXT Pro affiliate. "Loic has demonstrated good growth in his deve
(Photo credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports) The American Hockey League will require all skaters, referees and linespersons to wear approved cut-resistant neck protection on the ice, beginning with the 2024-25 season. The league's governors unanimously approved the mandate, the AHL announced Friday. Already, AHL players were required to wear wrist sleeves and socks that were resistant to cuts. The AHL is the top developmen
(Photo credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports) The Chicago Bears acquired linebacker Darrell Taylor from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, NFL Network reported. The trade comes on the heels of the Bears reportedly pursuing -- but failing to acquire -- outside linebacker Matthew Judon. The Atlanta Falcons acquired the four-time Pro Bowl selection from the New England Patriots on
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 23 (ANI): As anticipation builds for the upcoming 2024 edition of the Indian Racing League (IRL), the Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers are ready to set the track ablaze at the Madras International Circuit in Chennai. The Indian Racing League will commence on Saturday at the Madras International Circuit. The Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, co-owned by former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly, are fo
Rawalpindi [Pakistan], August 23 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Friday that fans have been allowed free entry at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium for the remainder of the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh, according to Geo News. The announcement from the PCB came after the end of the third day of the first Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh. PCB released a statement and stated that the
Castle Rock [US], August 23 (ANI): Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama continued his impressive form from last week's St. Jude Championship, which he won, by securing a solo second place with a 5-under 67 at the BMW Championship. Korean golfers Sungjae Im (68) and Si Woo Kim (69) made strong starts, keeping the momentum going for Asian players in the FedExCup Playoffs. However, Indian-Americans Akshay Bhatia (72, T-22) and Sah
(Photo credit: Timothy D. Easley/Special to the Courier-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK) UFC on ESPN 62 at the Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday night is headlined by a middleweight fight between former title challenger Jared Cannonier and rising Brazilian Caio Borralho. This is the fourth consecutive main event for Cannonier (17-7-0), who is coming off a fourth-round stoppage loss to Nassourdine Imavov in June. However, he has
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(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports) If Arsenal are to better their back-to-back second-place Premier League finishes this season, they can take a big first step on Saturday when they visit an Aston Villa side that was their foil during the last campaign. The Gunners (1-0-0, 3 points) finished two points shy of four-time repeat champions Manchester City in last year's chase. They may well have secured their first
(Photo credit: Bob Breidenbach / USA TODAY NETWORK) The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced a series of changes to its annual selection process on Friday, including the reduction of the waiting period for coaches from five seasons to one. That means six-time Super Bowl champion Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots could receive his bronze bust and gold jacket in Canton, Ohio, as soon as 2026. The selection process
BEIRUT, Aug. 23 (Xinhua) -- Five Hezbollah members and a child were killed and three civilians wounded on Friday in a series of Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon, Lebanese military sources told Xinhua.
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 23 (ANI): Hubli Tigers were back to winning ways as they defeated Bengaluru Blasters in an unprecedented triple super over thriller to complete their sixth victory of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20. Manvanth Kumar was the standout performer, contributing a quickfire 28, taking 4/33, and delivering match-winning exploits in the third super over. After both teams finished their innings at
New Delhi [India], August 23 (ANI): Gaby Lewis has already broken a host of batting records and the Ireland star has set herself the lofty goal of becoming the greatest Irish player of all time. Lewis broke into the cricket scene at the tender age of 13 when she became the youngest player to make her international debut and a bevy of accolades have followed over the next decade as the classy right-hander made an immediate
New Delhi [India], August 23 (ANI): Kokila from Haryana is gearing up for her first Paralympics with palpable excitement and determination. She will be contesting in the 48 kg g2 category in judo. With a clear vision of success, Kokila shares with ANI, "I am very excited about this opportunity. I believe I can bring home the gold if I stay calm and keep my mind clear. My training has been rigorous and consistent, and the
