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Iowa State RB Jirehl Brock, three other starters charged in gambling investigation
Jirehl Brock, Isaiah Lee, DeShawn Hanika and Jacob Remsburg are the latest Iowa State athletes charged in the state’s gambling probe.
Report: Dianna Russini leaves ESPN to become The Athletic’s top NFL insider
ESPN NFL insider Dianna Russini is leaving the network to become the top insider at The Athletic, reports the New York Post.
Rory McIlroy takes a jab at Phil Mickelson over excerpt from golf gambling book
Rory McIlroy wanted to make sure he got one last shot in Thursday after the first round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis.
Ron Rivera’s hot seat still sizzles, but Commanders reset gives new lease on coaching life
Ron Rivera said he feels like a coach again rather than just a “manager,” but he knows he has much to prove to stay on with the Commanders.
Drew Lock threws for 2 TDs, including one to undrafted rookie WR Jake Bobo in Seahawks win
Drew Lock threw a pair of touchdown passes, including one to Jake Bobo. Meanwhile, Seahawks WR Cade Johnson was taken to a hospital during halftime.
Salma Paralluelo’s extra-time goal puts Spain into World Cup semifinals for first time
Salma Paralluelo scored in extra time to give Spain a win over Netherlands, sending Spain into the semifinals of the World Cup for the first time.
Best of the 2023 NFL preseason
The best photos from the NFL preseason action ahead of the 2023 regular season.
C.J. Stroud, No. 2 pick in 2023 NFL draft, struggles in preseason debut for Houston Texans
C.J. Stroud, drafted second overall out of Ohio State, played the first two Houston Texans series and went 2 of 4 for 13 yards with an interception.
Nuggets host Lakers, Suns’ Kevin Durant returns to Golden State on NBA opening night
The new NBA season will tip off with two marquee matchups on TNT on Tuesday, Oct. 24.