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Steve Gelbs asks Bart Scott, Leger Douzable and Ralph Vacchiano about rookie Jets receiver Elijah Moore, who has created a major buzz throughout training camp. Bart uses an Emmanuel Sanders comp while Ralph has seen him develop a growing chemistry with Zach Wilson and Leger feels the ‘sky is the limit for this guy’ due to his dynamic versatility.

Aug. 9—HIGH POINT — Gradually over the weekend, the Rockers adapted to the Atlantic League experimental rule that moved the pitcher’s mound back a foot from home plate to 61 feet 6 inches and went into effect with the start of the second half of the season last Wednesday, On Sunday, High Point starter Tommy Lawrence tossed eight shutout innings and the offense hammered 18 hits in a 9-1 victory …

Aug. 9—CHARLOTTE — High Point University volleyball standout Abby Bottomley was named the Big South Conference Female Athlete of the Year for the 2020-21 season, the conference announced Monday. The candidates for the annual award consist of the players of the year from each sport. The winner is chosen by the league’s athletic directors, senior women administrators and sports information …

Luka Doncic is set to sign a $207 million supermax extension with the Dallas Mavericks, who sent an entourage to the Slovenian star’s home country to finish off the biggest contract in franchise history. Agent Bill Duffy told ESPN and The Dallas Morning News on Monday that Doncic and the Mavericks had agreed to terms. News of Doncic’s five-year deal, which will kick in for the 2022-23 season, came as the Mavericks re-signed his most reliable scoring partner in the backcourt, shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr., to a $75 million, four-year contract.

After leaving Sunday’s game early, Gleyber Torres has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb sprain.

The heads of all four sanctioning bodies need to understand that they’re shrinking the pie, and if they keep committing these atrocities upon the sport, the pie is eventually going to cease to exist.

New York Giants QB Saquon Barkley speaks after his first practice since tearing his ACL in Week 2 of the NFL season in 2020. Barkley says it was great to be back out with his teammates playing the game he loves and he is taking everything one day at a time.

On the Shea Anything podcast presented by Verizon, Doug Williams and Andy Martino discuss the possible ways Mets owner Steve Cohen could react to a season of struggles. Will he act like George Steinbrenner once did, or will he do things a different way? About Shea Anything: Subscribe below to the Shea Anything Podcast to hear Doug Williams, Andy Martino and Keith Hernandez talk New York Mets all season long! Apple: on.sny.tv/Fjog278 Spotify: on.sny.tv/mox84ql Baseball Night in New York host Doug Williams, SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino, SNY Analyst and Mets legend Keith Hernandez, and former Mets pitcher Jerry Blevins bring you the Shea Anything podcast! The guys discuss and debate everything surrounding the New York Mets, with two editions weekly to provide the ultimate fan with insider access, exclusive interviews, and unique stories about the team from Queens. About SNY: SNY is an award winning, multiplatform regional sports network serving millions across the country through unparalleled coverage of all things New York sports. SNY delivers the most comprehensive access to all of the Tri-State area’s professional and collegiate sports teams through nightly sports and entertainment programs. SNY.tv is the “go-to” digital communal home for New York sports fans to get succinct, easy-to-read updates, video highlights and features, recaps, news, opinion, rumors, insight and fan reaction on their favorite New York sports teams. Check out more from SNY at https://sny.tv Subscribe to SNY on YouTube: https://on.sny.tv/S5RYeWN Like SNY on Facebook: https://on.sny.tv/rBYAHLi Follow SNY on Twitter: https://on.sny.tv/nOn1uq1 Follow SNY on Instagram: https://on.sny.tv/lEArPVp

The Rangers and goalie Igor Shesterkin have agreed to a four-year contract, the team announced on Monday.

The Scotland international had to be helped off the pitch in Sunday’s friendly with Athletic Bilbao.

The Yahoo Fantasy Football Forecast goes live for five weeks in August. Join host Andy Behrens and a rotation of fantasy industry guests as Yahoo’s daily fantasy football podcast abandons its comfort zone and changes up its format to get you prepped for fantasy draft season this summer.

Sumo wrestling is built out of Japanese culture and tradition. But the future is bright for the sport, which is growing internationally.

Murray, who had hip surgeries in 2018 and 2019, has only played a handful of ATP Tour-level events this year having missed the Australian Open because of a positive COVID-19 test and opting out of competing at the French Open. The 34-year-old Murray reached the third round at Wimbledon but withdrew from the men’s singles tournament at the Tokyo Olympics on the advice of his medical team, dashing his hopes for a third consecutive gold medal. Murray, who won the first of his three career Grand Slam titles at the 2012 U.S. Open, did represent Britain in the men’s doubles event in Tokyo where he lost in the quarter-finals.

Marcus Ericsson thought for sure his car would snap in half as he treated the slowed car in front of him like some sort of Monster Jam ramp and soared through the air and leapfrogged a spot before he slammed onto the asphalt. Airborne at the start, feeling sky high at the finish, Ericsson delivered IndyCar and Nashville a highlight that will be replayed in all sorts of promotional videos and social media posts pushing next year’s race. Nashville still hasn’t come down to Earth.

An in-depth look at Liberty QB Malik Willis, the No. 3 quarterback in Thor Nystrom’s preseason 2022 NFL Draft rankings (Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports)

He shot 5-of-17 but showed flashes of what made him the No. 1 pick.

Luis Severino helped the Somerset Patriots get their first combined no-hitter in team history during his rehab start on Sunday.

Not only did the Mets fall into third place in the NL East, but Javier Baez also left Sunday’s shutout loss with an injury.

Brazil ended the Tokyo Games with their best ever placing on the medal table even though the country’s athletes have had to cope with a reduction in investment since Rio hosted the Olympics five years ago. The South American nation finished 12th in Tokyo with 21 medals, one place higher than in Rio and with two more medals. Seven of the medals were gold, with Italo Ferreira capturing the first ever gold in surfing.

Women’s basketball has struggled for years to be taken as seriously as the men’s sport, and although there are many reasons that shouldn’t be the case, Team USA’s track record at the Olympics may be the most compelling argument yet. The US women’s basketball team has won more Olympic gold medals than any other nation, in a display of dominance that rivals that of the American men’s team.

Jacksonville Jaguars receiver DJ Chark had surgery to repair a broken finger on his right hand, but coach Urban Meyer said Sunday the fourth-year pro is expected to be ready for the season opener next month. A second-draft pick from LSU in 2018, Chark has 140 catches for 1,888 yards and 13 touchdowns in three seasons. Chark missed three games last season because of injuries and managed 53 catches and five TDs while playing with three quarterbacks.

We take the time to appreciate our unsung esports heroes who have flown our Singaporean banner high.

After Sunday’s AM practice, FSU’s Mike Norvell, Ron Dugans and Odell Haggans reflected on football coach Bobby Bowden.

Spurs have been in discussions with the Serie A champions over a possible transfer worth £60million.

Tokyo Olympics 2021 comes to an end with a great closing ceremony.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney called Bobby Bowden a “model” that other college coaches should follow. College football mourned the loss of one of its greatest coaches as the nation awoke to the news Sunday morning. Bowden, who won 377 games over four decades leading programs and built Florida State into one of college football’s great dynasties with two national championships, died at 91.

From sunset to 10 p.m. tonight, the Samuel De Champlain Bridge will light up in Canada’s colours to mark the closing of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Warren Gatland’s team lost the series after winning the first match.

After weeks of rigorous competition, its time for Olympic athletes to unwind. At Sundays Closing Ceremony, All Tokyoites gave those participants a chance to both relax and get a taste of the 2020 Olympics host city.

After a year-long postponement due to COVID-19, the Tokyo Olympics are finally coming to a close. Follow along with our crew at the closing ceremony.