By Field Level Media Sep 23 (Field Level Media) – Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks needs core-muscle surgery and was placed on injured reserve Wednesday. Brooks left Sunday’s win against Atlanta in the fourth quarter with what was described as a groin injury. He will be out for at leas
LONDON, Sept 23 (Reuters) – Alexander Zverev has revealed to rival Carlos Alcaraz what was going through his head as he served for the US Open title in New York earlier this month — absolutely nothing. Zverev secured his first title at Flushing Meadows with a four-set victory over Ben Shelton but re
Sept 23 (Reuters) – Andre Agassi advised former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu to avoid judging her effort by her results and be comfortable with herself, after she said his autobiography inspired her attempts to shake off a five-year performance slump in the majors. Eight-times Grand Slam winner
Sept 23 (Reuters) – Major League Soccer club Columbus Crew dismissed reserve team coach Federico Higuain on Tuesday after an accusation of sexism towards a female referee. “Don’t forget, this is a man’s game,” was the offensive remark made, according to The Professional Soccer Referees Association (
By Field Level Media Sep 23 (Field Level Media) – Freddie Freeman drove in three runs, Will Smith and Tommy Edman hit home runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers inched closer to the best record in the National League with a 7-0 victory over the visiting San Diego Padres in the opener of a three-game ser
By Field Level Media Sep 23 (Field Level Media) – Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in 6 2/3 outstanding innings and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays clinched the American League East with a 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night in the nightcap of a day-night doubleheader. The Rays won for
Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors have agreed on a two-year contract extension that could be worth $115 million if he plays both seasons, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday. The second year of the deal, the 2028-29 season, is at Leonard’s option, according to the person who
By Field Level Media Sep 23 (Field Level Media) – The Detroit Tigers may be out of playoff contention, but Saturday’s penultimate game of the season is expected to be a tough ticket to get in the Motor City. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that Justin Verlander will make the final start of hi
DENVER (AP) — During a mound visit in the top of the first inning with the Colorado Rockies already trailing the Arizona Diamondbacks by two runs, a lone voice of encouragement emerged from an otherwise restless and murmuring crowd at Coors Field. “Let’s go, Rockies!” a fan shouted Tuesday from sect
NEW YORK (AP) — Playing in perhaps baseball’s toughest division, the Tampa Bay Rays were the class of the field this season. The thrifty Rays clinched their fifth AL East title with a 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees in the second game of a day-night doubleheader Tuesday as Drew Rasmussen allow
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is expected to be back in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup on Wednesday after a stint on the injured list. The two-way superstar has been on the IL since Sept. 9 due to right biceps inflammation and lingering soreness in his left knee. Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani
By Field Level Media Sep 23 (Field Level Media) – Brandin Cooks is joining the San Francisco 49ers’ practice squad, ESPN reported Tuesday. Cooks, who was unsigned after spending last season with the New Orleans Saints and Buffalo Bills, figures to help a 49ers team ravaged by injuries at wide receiv
ATLANTA (AP) — Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. left Atlanta’s game against Cincinnati in the third inning after fouling a ball off his left leg Tuesday night. Acuña was listed as day-to-day with a contusion after X-rays and a CT scan showed no serious damage. He was able to walk slowly off the fi
By Field Level Media Sep 23 (Field Level Media) – When you have the greatest golfer in the world on your team, who are you supposed to pair them with in four-ball and foursomes? It’s an age-old question that plagued United States captains throughout Tiger Woods’ career, and now it’s beginning to app
By Field Level Media Sep 23 (Field Level Media) – Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. left Tuesday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning with a left shin contusion. Facing Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson, Acuna swung at an inside cutter and fouled the ball off his left
By Field Level Media Sep 22 (Field Level Media) – The Minnesota Wild have signed general manager Bill Guerin to a multi-year contract extension, according to multiple media reports, one week after locking in head coach John Hynes on a multi-year extension. Guerin, who served as GM of the gold medal-
By Field Level Media Sep 22 (Field Level Media) – At his pre-tournament press conference Tuesday, International Team captain Geoff Ogilvy was asked how much his Presidents Cup team wanted to win one “for the old guy.” “Who’s the old guy?” Ogilvy asked, as the exchange prompted some laughter in the r
By Field Level Media Sep 22 (Field Level Media) – The Charlotte Hornets are acquiring shooting guard Buddy Hield from the Atlanta Hawks in a deal for forward Dorian Finney-Smith, ESPN reported Tuesday. The Hornets will also net point guard Ryan Nembhard and cash considerations as part of the trade.
NEW YORK (AP) — In a change of direction, the New York Mets hired interim manager Andy Green for the full-time job on Tuesday, giving him a three-year contract. The team made the announcement before starting its final road trip of the year with the opener of a three-game series in Texas against the
By Field Level Media Sep 22 (Field Level Media) – The New York Mets removed the interim tag on manager Andy Green and signed him to a three-year contract on Tuesday. The Mets are 37-38 with six games remaining in the regular season under Green, who took over after Carlos Mendoza was fired on June 26
By Field Level Media Sep 22 (Field Level Media) – All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard has agreed to a two-year, $115 million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors, plus a player option for the 2028-29 season, ESPN reported on Tuesday. The report, citing Leonard’s agent Harrison Gaines of Slash Spor
By Field Level Media Sep 22 (Field Level Media) – Green Bay Packers right tackle Zach Bako-Bewele will miss the rest of the season with a torn patellar tendon. The 27-year-old veteran, formerly known as Zach Tom, was carted off the field early in Sunday’s win over the New York Jets. Bako-Bewele told
By Field Level Media Sep 22 (Field Level Media) – The New York Jets signed former Tennessee Titans starting quarterback Will Levis to the practice squad on Tuesday. In the corresponding move, the Jets released quarterback Bailey Zappe from the practice squad. Starter Geno Smith and rookie Cade Klubn
By Field Level Media Sep 22 (Field Level Media) – New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart faces the possibility of season-ending knee surgery as a result of a hit in Monday’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams, according to multiple reports. Dart was hit on his right side by Rams outside linebacker Byron
By Field Level Media Sep 22 (Field Level Media) – The Los Angeles Dodgers activated a pair of key contributors in advance of a marquee series against the San Diego Padres, bringing back center fielder Andy Pages and right-hander Roki Sasaki from the injured list. In corresponding moves, right-hander
By Field Level Media Sep 22 (Field Level Media) – For the third consecutive Presidents Cup, all participants will be paid $250,000 each, taking the total compensation for competitors over the $25 million mark, Front Office Sports reported Tuesday. The PGA Tour, which operates the event, started payi
By Field Level Media Sep 22 (Field Level Media) – The Pittsburgh Pirates swapped one former All-Star closer for another Tuesday when Kirby Yates was activated from the injured list and fellow right-hander Camilo Doval was designated for assignment. Yates, 39, has appeared in a combined 44 games for
By Field Level Media Sep 22 (Field Level Media) – The Chicago Bears’ quarterback concerns deepened Tuesday with starter Caleb Williams dealing with a hamstring injury and backup Tyson Bagent entering concussion protocol, NFL Network reported. Williams has not been ruled out to play Monday against th
By Field Level Media Sep 22 (Field Level Media) – The Eagles are signing veteran cornerback Kenny Moore II to the practice squad, multiple outlets reported on Tuesday. NFL Network reported that Philadelphia is giving the former Pro Bowl selection a one-year deal worth up to $3 million. The Indianapo
By Field Level Media Sep 22 (Field Level Media) – Tuesday night’s scheduled game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Orioles in Baltimore was postponed due to ongoing inclement weather. This game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday, with games starting at 1:35 p.m. and 6:35 p.
