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September 22, 2016

Mets LHP Matz scratched after renewed shoulder soreness

The already short-handed New York Mets saw their playoff chances dealt another significant blow when left-hander Steven Matz ...

September 22, 2016

Gronkowski active, set to make season debut vs. Texans

Tight end Rob Gronkowski is set to make his season debut when the Patriots host the Texans. Gronkowski is listed as active ...

September 22, 2016

Vikings' Peterson has knee surgery; no other issues found

The Minnesota Vikings say Adrian Peterson underwent knee surgery Thursday morning for a torn meniscus, and no additional ...

September 22, 2016

Dodgers rout Giants 9-3 to extend NL West lead to 6 games

Yasiel Puig is making his mark against left-handed pitching while helping the Dodgers in a major way. The Cuban outfielder's ...

September 22, 2016

Robbed! Cespedes denied game-winning HR, Mets lose to Braves

Right in the middle of a pennant race, the New York Mets were robbed. In an electrifying finish to a pressure-packed game for ...

September 21, 2016

Giants' Cueto could miss next start because of groin strain

Giants pitcher Johnny Cueto could miss his next scheduled start because of a groin strain. The right-hander had an MRI on ...

September 21, 2016

Adrian Peterson to have knee surgery, season in flux

Adrian Peterson will have surgery on his right knee to repair a torn meniscus, putting his season and perhaps his 10-year run ...

September 21, 2016

WNBA playoffs set to begin with new format

The WNBA playoffs are ready to start with their own version of March Madness. Well sort of. The league changed the playoff ...

September 21, 2016

Giants top Dodgers 2-0 despite injuries to Cueto, Crawford

The San Francisco Giants lost two important players Tuesday night and still managed a critical victory. Eduardo Nunez and ...

September 20, 2016

Belichick tight-lipped as Garoppolo returns to practice

Bill Belichick isn't ready to rule out injured quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo for Thursday night's game against the Texans.

September 20, 2016

FANTASY PLAYS: Waiver targets to help with injuries

Consider yourself lucky if your fantasy teams weren't affected by the plethora of NFL injuries this week. Even if you escaped ...

September 20, 2016

Sprained thumb could leave struggling Bears without Cutler

The struggling Chicago Bears might have to get by without quarterback Jay Cutler. Coach John Fox said Cutler has a sprained ...

September 20, 2016

Spotlight on concussion after head injury in Premier League

Lying flat on the Vicarage Road pitch, it seemed Anthony Martial's game could be prematurely over. The Manchester United ...

September 20, 2016

Tougher tests to come for Wentz, high-flying Eagles

Carson Wentz took some hard hits, showed poise in the pocket and led the Philadelphia Eagles to another victory.

Madison Bumgarner, Yasiel Puig, Bill Hayes

September 20, 2016

Bumgarner, Puig clash; Dodgers rally past Giants 2-1 in 9th

The Giants-Dodgers rivalry is still nasty. Adrian Gonzalez hit a game-winning double in the bottom of the ninth inning, and ...

September 19, 2016

Wentz comes through again as Eagles beat Bears 29-14

Carson Wentz followed up an impressive NFL debut with another solid performance, throwing for 190 yards and a touchdown, and ...

September 19, 2016

Bears QB Cutler joins growing list of injured Bears

Bears quarterback Jay Cutler left Monday night's game with a hand injury, making it an even half-dozen Chicago players forced ...

September 19, 2016

Browns signing free agent quarterback Charlie Whitehurst

Their quarterbacks falling fast, the Browns needed to find a veteran with experience. Charlie Whitehurst has come to their ...

September 19, 2016

US must beat Canada to avoid elimination at World Cup

One game into the World Cup of Hockey, the United States is on the verge of elimination. The U.S. goes into its showdown ...