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49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk wins appeal on fine over ‘Juice’ celebration that NFL said imitated beer chug

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk won his appeal over the fines issued by the NFL for what it deemed an "offensive" celebration when he imitated drinking a beverage, which the league said looked like he was chugging a beer.

4 weeks ago

White Sox looking to eliminate Guardians at home in AL Division Series

Chicago leads Cleveland 2-0 in their best-of-five AL Division Series going into Game 3 on Wednesday at Rate Field.

4 weeks ago

Padres avoid elimination, beat Brewers 4-3 in NLDS Game 3 with Cronenworth’s HR, King’s relief

When right-hander Michael King dramatically emerged from the bullpen in a darkened Petco Park to pitch in the eighth inning of Game 3 just two days after he made a five-inning start in Game 2, the San Diego Padres' desperate determination to extend their season was clear.

4 weeks ago

Harry Kane scores on record-tying 125th appearance for England

Harry Kane made a record-tying 125th appearance for England in the Nations League match against Czechia at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday — and marked the occasion with another goal.

4 weeks ago

Michael Jordan makes $10 million commitment to UNC School of Social Work in honor of his mother

Jordan played for the Tar Heels from 1981-84, making the game winning shot in the 1982 NCAA Championship game as a freshman.

4 weeks ago

Chicago Bears rolling along nicely with Caleb Williams sidelined by a hamstring injury

“We are playing pretty good complementary football, something that we got to do each and every week to be at our best,” coach Ben Johnson said.

4 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner to miss the rest of the year due to knee inflammation

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner announced he will be out for the rest of the year as he continues to deal with an injured knee. Sinner has not played since July when he beat Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final. He withdrew from the U.S. Open because of a right knee injury.

4 weeks ago

Jacobo Echeverria Lozano, Antonio Harris propel Purdue to 24-17 victory over Illinois

The win also snapped Purdue's 19-game Big Ten losing streak.

4 weeks ago

Brungard points the way for Youngstown State in 28-16 win over Southern Illinois

DJ Williams threw for 288 yards and was intercepted once, and Kyle Thomas caught eight passes for 155 yards for the Salukis (3-3, 1-1).

4 weeks ago

Josh Holst, Myles Green spark South Dakota State to 31-14 victory over Illinois State

Roy totaled 141 yards on 16-for-32 passing with two interceptions for Illinois State.

4 weeks ago

White Sox stick with bullpen plan: Anthony Kay to open AL Division Series Game 2 vs. Guardians

Anthony Kay will be the opener for Game 2 on Monday at Progressive Field.

4 weeks ago

Keenum makes ‘ceremonial first pitch’ for the Bears before Bagent takes over at QB against the Jets

Keenum got the start at quarterback for Sunday's 23-12 victory over the New York Jets. But he was replaced by Bagent after one play.

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