Vanderbilt freshman QB Jared Curtis to start vs. NC State - ESPN
Vanderbilt freshman quarterback Jared Curtis will start against NC State on Saturday, Commodores coach Clark Lea announced Wednesday.
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Bologna replace Tedesco after just four matches with ex-Fiorentina, Atalanta manager
Sept 16 : Serie A side Bologna have sacked manager Domenico Tedesco after just four matches in charge, the club said on Wednesday, with former Fiorentina and Atalanta coach Raffaele Palladino replacing him.
Once an Olympian, always an Olympian – how every Irish athlete in history were connected on one website
Marguerite Dockrell’s Olympic career lasted precisely one minute and 31.6 seconds of an Amsterdam afternoon 98 years ago. She finished third in her heat of the 100m freestyle swimming event at the 1928 games, in the process becoming Ireland’s first ever female Olympic swimmer. She was 16 years old.
Knicks agree to deal with veteran free agent John Konchar - ESPN
Free agent forward John Konchar agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks, agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group told ESPN on Tuesday night.
Pete Alonso hits 300th HR at Citi Field as Orioles beat Mets - ESPN
NEW YORK — Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run Tuesday night, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo's inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets.
Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad - ESPN
WASHINGTON — After NHL career goal-scoring leader Alex Ovechkin appeared in an ad for Vladimir Putin's United Russia party that came to light this week, the Washington Capitals said their longtime captain was asked to participate in the video campaign while back in his home country this summer.
Phillies placing pitcher Luzardo on IL with shoulder injury - ESPN
The Philadelphia Phillies are putting starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo on the injured list, manager Don Mattingly said Tuesday. Luzardo won't be eligible to return until the last game of the season.
Stretch drive: Blue Jays in battle for playoff spot over final 2 weeks of season
Baseball's stretch drive is here, and the Toronto Blue Jays are in the mix as they aim to return to the post-season after reaching the World Series last fall.