Veteran Jason Heyward DFA'd by Dodgers amid roster crunch - ESPN
The Los Angeles Dodgers, facing a roster crunch, designated veteran outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment on Thursday.
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Mariners fire manager Scott Servais amid AL West slide - ESPN
The Seattle Mariners, in desperate need of a spark with their season slipping away, fired longtime manager Scott Servais on Thursday. Dan Wilson, the longtime Mariners catcher who had been serving as a coordinator in the organization's minor league system, will replace him.
Riley excited Carroll will teach at USC, hopes to utilize ex-coach - ESPN
Pete Carroll said earlier this week that part of his life after being coach of the Seattle Seahawks will include teaching a class at USC this spring.
Keegan Bradley leads BMW Championship after 1st-round 66 - ESPN
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — Keegan Bradley went from a bundle of nerves waiting to see if he would advance in the PGA Tour postseason to a blissful day of birdies in mile-high air Thursday that led to a 6-under 66 and the lead in the BMW Championship.
Colombia to take legal action against impostor basketball team - ESPN
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — A team that played in a basketball tournament in Russia usurped the colors and name of the Colombian national team, the country's basketball federation said Thursday.
Justin Fields believes in self, defers Steelers QB call to Tomlin - ESPN
PITTSBURGH — Justin Fields says he believes he has shown his capabilities through training camp and the first two weeks of the preseason but directed all questions on his status in the Steelers' quarterback competition to coach Mike Tomlin.
Jets trade Rutger McGroarty to Penguins for Brayden Yager - ESPN
The Jets and Penguins swapped top prospects in a significant trade Thursday, with Winnipeg sending forward Rutger McGroarty to Pittsburgh for forward Brayden Yager.
Iowa suspends football coach Kirk Ferentz for recruiting violation - ESPN
Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz and assistant Jon Budmayr are suspended for the Hawkeyes' season opener as part of a school-imposed penalty for a recruiting violation in late 2022.