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Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer has confirmed that his hamstring injury isn’t serious, but it may be just enough to push back his playoff start. Scherzer said Sunday that an MRI on his hamstring showed only a “minor …
The Oakland Raiders need a big performance from wide receiver Amari Cooper on Sunday, and he’s been working hard to try to get it right. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Cooper stayed behind in practice this week to spend extra time …
The Miami Dolphins broke out the wildcat formation on Sunday in London, much to the apparent chagrin of quarterback Jay Cutler. The Dolphins shifted Cutler out to the right for the play — he can be seen at the bottom of the screen — where …
It is fair to say that the Pittsburgh Steelers’ decision to remain in the locker room during the national anthem to avoid taking a side has pretty thoroughly backfired on the team. Now we know that the decision has turned into a divisive issue …
Rookie running back Leonard Fournette has gotten off to a solid and steady start for the Jacksonville Jaguars, but he thinks he has more to offer. Fournette ranks eighth in the league in rushing yards with 199, but his longest run from scrimmage has …
The Miami Marlins may or may not trade Giancarlo Stanton this winter, but the star outfielder has given a clear indication that he might not mind if they did. Stanton told FanRag Sports on Friday that, having never been part of a Marlins playoff …
Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan was suspended for two games by the NFL for a violation of the league’s player safety rules. Deeming the hit “unnecessary roughness,” Trevathan will be forced to sit out the next two weeks of …
Paul George continues to share signals that he may be happy to extend his stay with the Oklahoma City Thunder beyond this season. George said Saturday that Russell Westbrook’s decision to ink a 5-year, $205 million extension with the Thunder …
Detroit Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy doesn’t think the NBA’s new lottery rules will promote parity and do enough to dissuade teams from tanking, so he has a better idea. Van Gundy said Friday that if the NBA wants to stop tanking …
On the heels of a disappointing season, the New York Mets may be looking to lock down one of their few standout players. According to Jon Heyman of FanRag, the Mets will likely explore the possibility of a contract extension with pitcher Jacob …
Once the undisputed ace of the New York Mets, Matt Harvey has experienced a very long fall from grace over the last two years. Harvey concluded his worst season as a professional on Friday, giving up seven hits and four runs in a loss to the …
The Oklahoma City Thunder have Russell Westbrook locked down long-term, and they’re ready to pay even more money to keep the core together. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Oklahoma City ownership is prepared to pay a luxury tax bill …
Phoenix Suns rookie Josh Jackson wants everyone to know that his comments about Stephen Curry being “unathletic” were not meant as shade. Jackson used Twitter on Friday to clarify exactly what he meant when he made the remarks — …
The Houston Astros will finish out the regular season without outfielder Josh Reddick. Reddick is sidelined with a back injury, and the Astros will not play him until the playoffs start next week. Josh Reddick is headed back to Houston to undergo …
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin is due to have his suspension end on Monday, but coach Dirk Koetter is not exactly counting the days until his return. Koetter offered little in the way of an endorsement toward Martin when asked Friday …
Despite concerns about his defensive abilities, New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi has committed to Gary Sanchez as his postseason catcher. Sanchez has had some defensive issues, and a wild pitch and a passed ball got by him on Thursday in a 9-6 …
