News

14 Sep

Sources: 49ers RB McCaffrey on IR; out 4 games

The 49ers are placing star RB Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve; he will miss at least the next four games.

14 Sep

Florida to start Mertz at QB, use Lagway vs. A&M

Florida coach Billy Napier told ESPN that Graham Mertz would be the first quarterback on the field against Texas A&M and that freshman DJ Lagway would play specific possessions each half and certain plays throughout possessions.

14 Sep

Mets promote IF Acuna, brother of Braves star

Seeking to strengthen the bench for a potential postseason run, the New York Mets promoted Luisangel Acuna from Triple-A Syracuse, the team announced Saturday.

14 Sep

Clark sets WNBA mark for single-season assists

Fever rookie Caitlin Clark broke Alyssa Thomas’ single-season record of 316 assists, adding to what she called an “historic” season for the WNBA.

14 Sep

Engelbert apologizes to players, regrets remarks

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert wrote in a letter to all of the league’s players that she “missed the mark” in an interview when she was asked about the abusive rhetoric players face on social media.

14 Sep

Judge clubs grand slam for 52nd HR, halts drought

With the Yankees facing a three-run deficit against the Red Sox in the seventh inning Friday night, Aaron Judge clubbed a go-ahead grand slam for his major-league-leading 52nd home run, ending the longest homerless drought of his career.

14 Sep

Roberts: Odds Ohtani pitches in playoffs ‘not zero’

While it might be a long shot, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s chances of pitching in the postseason aren’t being ruled out, manager Dave Roberts said Friday.

13 Sep

How ‘The Jordan Rules’ inspired template for Raiders’ ‘Mahomes Rules’

Energized by the “Bad Boys” Pistons, Raiders plan to turn up the heat on Patrick Mahomes and QBs everywhere.

13 Sep

49ers’ McCaffrey out Sun.; IR under consideration

49ers running back Christian McCaffrey will miss his second straight game Sunday at Minnesota as he continues to deal with lingering calf and Achilles issues.

13 Sep

Raiders’ Pierce on Tua: ‘I’d tell him to retire’

Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa should retire after suffering his third diagnosed concussion in as many seasons.