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Brewers’ J.C. Mejia Suspended 162 Games For Repeat PED Offense

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher J.C. Mejia is facing a 162-game suspension after testing positive for a performance enhancing drug for the second time in his career. MLB issued the suspension Wednesday, more than a year…

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Yankees’ Jasson Dominguez Receives Tommy John Surgery, Now ‘Bionic’

New York Yankees center fielder Jasson Dominguez underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday to treat a torn UCL he suffered on September 10, just nine days after he was called up to the big leagues. Dominguez…

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Devin White Revels In Buccaneers 2-0 Start: ‘I’m Stupid For Trying To Leave!’

After failing to get traded, Devin White seems to be enjoying the hot start for his team. White commented about the Buccaneers’ official Instagram page. “This defense is so fun to be a part of,”…

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Bears Defensive Coordinator Alan Williams Resigns, Citing Health Reasons

Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Alan Williams resigned Wednesday, citing unspecified health reasons. Williams has been in the NFL since 2001, working for five teams in various positions. “I am taking a step back to take…

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RB Cam Akers Traded To Vikings After Losing Rams Starting Job

The Los Angeles Rams traded running back Cam Akers to the Minnesota Vikings Wednesday for a swap of sixth-round draft picks in 2026. Akers began the season with the starting job for Los Angeles but…

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Patrick Mahomes Restructures Massive $210 Million Deal With Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes have restructured their agreement. The deal will pay out $210.6 million between 2023 and 2026, which is the most in NFL history over a four-year span, with compensation…

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NBA Board Of Governors Approves Harsher Rules For Resting ‘Star’ Players

The NBA board of governors unanimously voted Wednesday to approve harsher rules for teams looking to rest “star” players during the regular season. The rules are intended to increase competitive play during the NBA regular…

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Rockets Looking To Trade Kevin Porter Jr. After Assault Charges

The Houston Rockets are exploring trade options for shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr., who was charged with felony assault and strangulation charges earlier this week. Porter is being accused of attacking his girlfriend in a…

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Chiefs’ Travis Kelce Returns To Practice, On Track To Play In Week 2

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce returned to practice Wednesday and is on track to play in Week 2. Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said Thursday that the decision will ultimately be made by coaches…

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Eagles’ Kenneth Gainwell Out For Thursday Night Matchup Against Vikings

Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell will miss the team’s game on Thursday Night Football this week against the Minnesota Vikings. Gainwell was a focal point of the offense last week but was limited in…

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Rangers’ Max Scherzer Could Miss Rest Of 2023 With Muscle Strain

Texas Rangers pitcher Max Scherzer will miss at least the rest of the regular season after suffering a teres major injury in Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He could also miss the postseason,…

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Jets’ Aaron Rodgers Vows To ‘Rise Again’ In Social Media Post

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers commented on his Monday Night Football injury in an Instagram post Wednesday, thanking his supporters and promising to “rise yet again.” Rodgers only played four snaps for New York…

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Saints Backup QB Jake Haener Suspended Six Games For PED Violation

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener has been suspended by the NFL for six games after failing a drug test earlier this summer. Taysom Hill was named the third-string quarterback earlier this week, putting Haener…

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Rams’ Sean McVay Searching For Answers As Cooper Kupp Deals With Hamstring Injury

Los Angeles wide receiver Cooper Kupp will miss Week 1 due to a hamstring injury he sustained at practice several weeks ago. He could soon be headed to the IR until further details about his…

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Rams’ Matthew Stafford Downplays Wife’s Comments About Locker Room Issues

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford declined to respond directly to reporters asking about his wife, Kelly Stafford, who said last month that he was struggling to connect with his younger teammates. Instead, he assured…

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Cardinals’ Jonathan Gannon Refuses To Give Up Starting QB Plans

With Kyler Murray out until at least October as he recovers from knee surgery, the Cardinals will begin the season with either Joshua Dobbs or Clayton Tune under center. The team presumably knows which one…

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Justin Verlander Wins Ace Duel, Max Scherzer No Match For Astros Bats

In a highly anticipated pitching matchup between former teammates Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, the Houston Astros soundly defeated the Texas Rangers 12-3 to maintain a one-game lead in the AL West. The game Wednesday…

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Nick Bosa & 49ers Agree To Five-Year, $170 Million Extension

The Nick Bosa holdout is finally over. The San Francisco 49ers agreed to a five-year, $170 million extension Wednesday with the defensive star, making him the highest paid defensive player in the NFL by a…

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Nebraska Women’s Volleyball Wins In Front Of 92,003 Fans, Largest Crowd Ever For Women’s Sporting Event

The Nebraska women’s volleyball team competed in Lincoln Wednesday in front of 92,003 fans, the largest crowd ever recorded for a women’s sporting event. The Cornhuskers defeated Omaha in three straight sets. Nebraska head coach…

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Referee Eric Lewis Retires Amid Burner Account Investigation

The NBA announced that referee Eric Lewis will retire after 19 seasons in the league. Lewis will no longer be investigated by NBA officials for allegedly maintaining a burner account on Twitter through which he…

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Mariners Defeat A’s, Set Franchise Record With 21 Wins In August

The Seattle Mariners defeated the Oakland Athletics 5-4 Wednesday in a sloppy back-and-forth contest to win their 21st game in the month of August. In doing so, the team set a franchise record for wins…

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