WACO, Texas – The high-powered offense for No. 3 Baylor hasn’t missed a beat with some big-play backups. When the top two running backs both got hurt early in the same game, Shock Linwood stepped in and ran for 182 yards. He topped that in his first start last week. …
Read More »Wilfork's last-minute interception clinches Patriots' 16-9 victory over winless Raiders
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Coach Bill Belichick questioned a defensive pass interference penalty against his Patriots. Raiders coach Dennis Allen didn’t agree with a holding penalty that nullified a potential tying touchdown on the next play. There was no doubt about the play that followed — an interception by 325-pound defensive …
Read More »Naomi Osaka dominates Coco Gauff in straight sets to reach US Open quarterfinals
Coco Gauff’s run at the 2025 U.S. Open has ended, and it was Naomi Osaka, the Japanese star who won the tournament in 2018 and 2020, who made it happen. Osaka, who famously defeated Serena Williams to capture the title in 2018, was playing like she has in the past …
Read More »As Shohei Ohtani recovers from elbow surgery, doctor offers glimpse into injury
The future of Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani could not be murkier. After another outstanding season in which Ohtani led the American League with 44 home runs, the Japanese star will become a free agent after the World Series as he prepares to be offered an unprecedented contract. …
Read More »Seahawks keep Cardinals blanked in second half en route to victory
Kenneth Walker III rushed for a season-high 105 yards while rookies Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Jake Bobo both caught first-half touchdown passes as the Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals, 20-10, on Sunday. Seattle (4-2) rebounded from last week’s loss at Cincinnati that was filled with missed opportunities by relying on …
Read More »Rams coach Jeff Fisher keeps finding ways to trick opponents
ST. LOUIS – Everyone is well-aware of Jeff Fisher’s affinity for trick plays. He really knows how to pick his spots. “If we need them, if the opportunity is there, that’s who we are,” Fisher said Monday. “That’s what we do.” Johnny Hekker’s fake punt that helped the St. Louis …
Read More »Mets pitcher deGrom named top NL rookie
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – New York Mets starter Jacob deGrom was honored on Tuesday as the National League Rookie of the Month for September. The 26-year-old right-hander completed his 2014 season by going 2-0 in four starts during which he accumulated 38 strikeouts in just 27 innings. He finished …
Read More »Ravens' defense works at limiting big plays, playing better overall heading into game vs Colts
OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The Ravens head to Indianapolis Sunday for a meeting with the NFL’s top-scoring offense — a big reason the Baltimore defense will once again focus hard on eliminating the big play. Quarterback Andrew Luck has guided the Colts to a league-best 136 points through four games …
Read More »Red-hot Suns welcome Bulls to Phoenix
(SportsNetwork.com) – The Phoenix Suns have been on a roll lately and will try to keep the momentum going Tuesday night when they welcome the Chicago Bulls to US Airways Center. The Suns have won five straight and seven of their last eight. They recently swept a four-game eastern trip, …
Read More »Seattle, Vancouver renew Cascadia Cup rivalry
Vancouver, BC (SportsNetwork.com) – Seattle Sounders FC and Vancouver Whitecaps FC will renew their Cascadia Cup rivalry for the first time this season when the two sides meet at BC Place on Saturday. The Sounders, who enter the weekend atop the overall MLS table with 25 points from 12 games, …
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