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Christian McCaffrey is placed on injured reserve for the 49ers and will miss at least 4 more games

Sep. 14, 2024 16:25 PM EDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers placed All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey on injured reserve because of his lingering calf and Achilles tendon injuries. The move made Saturday means McCaffrey will miss at least four more games after already sitting out the...

Cavaliers and free agent forward Isaac Okoro agree to 3-year, $38 million deal, AP source says

Sep. 14, 2024 15:29 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Restricted free agent forward Isaac Okoro has agreed to re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday. Okoro's new deal is worth $38 million, according to the person who...

Texas Rangers give Chris Young a contract extension and new title after 4 years as GM

Sep. 13, 2024 16:45 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Chris Young has a contract extension and a new title with the Texas Rangers after nearly four years as general manager and overseeing his hometown team's first World Series title. The Rangers on Friday announced a multiyear contract extension for Young and...

Packers begin home schedule against Colts after both teams lost their openers

Sep. 13, 2024 16:10 PM EDT

Indianapolis (0-1) at Green Bay (0-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox BetMGM NFL Odds: Colts by 3½ Series record: Colts lead 23-21-1 Against the spread: Indianapolis 1-0; Green Bay 0-1 Last meeting: Colts won 34-31 at Indianapolis...

Sean Payton has had Mike Tomlin's number, but the Steelers are seeking 3rd straight win over Denver

Sep. 12, 2024 17:08 PM EDT

Pittsburgh (1-0) at Denver (0-1) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EDT, CBS BETMGM NFL ODDS: Steelers by 3. Series record: Broncos lead 20-13-1 Against the spread: Steelers 1-0; Broncos 1-0. Last meeting: Steelers beat Broncos 27-19 on Oct....

Ferrucci signs multi-year extension with resurgent Foyt IndyCar team

Sep. 12, 2024 17:06 PM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Santino Ferrucci signed a contract extension with AJ Foyt Racing on Thursday that will pair him with David Malukas next season on the resurgent team. The Foyt team has shown considerable progress this year under an alliance with Team Penske and Ferrucci won...

Injury-plagued Rams put WR Puka Nacua, G Steve Avila, OT Joe Noteboom on injured reserve

Sep. 11, 2024 19:24 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Receiver Puka Nacua, guard Steve Avila and offensive tackle Joe Noteboom were placed on injured reserve Wednesday by the Los Angeles Rams, and coach Sean McVay acknowledged all three players could be out longer than four games. Even with the Rams' bye week...

Deshaun Watson denies sexual assault allegations, says lawsuit was a surprise. Plans to play Sunday

Sep. 11, 2024 17:07 PM EDT

BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Just one game in, Deshaun Watson's third season with the Browns is already headed in a bad direction. In addition to talking about his shaky performance in the season opener, Cleveland's quarterback was confronted Wednesday with questions connected to new sexual...

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore signs complete contract, nearly 9 months after initial agreement

Sep. 11, 2024 13:31 PM EDT

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Sherrone Moore has signed his complete contract, nearly nine months after he began working under an initial agreement. University of Michigan President Santa J. Ono and athletic director Warde Manuel made the announcement on Wednesday. ...

Mauricio Pochettino hired to succeed Gregg Berhalter as US men's national team coach

Sep. 10, 2024 22:24 PM EDT

Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino was hired Tuesday to succeed Gregg Berhalter as U.S. men’s national team coach, 21 months before the Americans host the 2026 World Cup. A 52-year-old Argentine, Pochettino became the 10th U.S. coach in 14 years and its first...