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Eagles hold back Carson Wentz for 3rd straight practice

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz didn’t participate in 11-on-11 drills for the third straight practice for precautionary reasons after taking part the first three days.

Special K talks Pistons (VIDEO)

Greg Kelser on the regime change in the Pistons organization

Ex-NFL LB Merriman to fight in bare-knuckle boxing match

LOS ANGELES (AP) The former NFL linebacker known as ”Lights Out” will try to punch out an opponent’s lights in a bare-knuckle boxing match.

Mets' Steven Matz to be evaluated for forearm discomfort

WASHINGTON (AP) New York Mets left-hander Steven Matz will be evaluated by doctors after experiencing forearm discomfort.

The Latest: Sports betting begins at Harrah's Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) The Latest on Harrah’s becoming Atlantic City’s fourth casino to offer sports betting (all times local):

Packers GM Gutekunst turns to young players after injuries

After a pair of defensive injuries, Brian Gutekunst said he’s not going to seek outside help

Yahoo's 2018 Fantasy Football Sleepers: Running Backs

Sony Michel is high on numerous RB wish lists, but Rex Burkhead may be the New England back to own. Who else at the RB position is undervalued?

NFL fact sheet on new helmet rule

Editor’s note: The NFL distributed this fact sheet on its new helmet rule on August 1, 2018. FACT SHEET – USE OF THE HELMET The Rule: As approved by NFL clubs in March, it is a foul if a player lowers his head to initiate and make contact with his helmet against an opponent. Contact [more]

HOF Preview: Urlacher met lofty standards set by Bears LBs

The bar was set high for Brian Urlacher when he joined the Chicago Bears as a first-round middle linebacker back in 2000.

Repeat selections headline MVFC preseason defense

(STATS) – North Dakota State’s Robbie Grimsley and Greg Menard and South Dakota State’s Christian Rozeboom highlighted the Missouri Valley Football Conference preseason defense which was announced Wednesday.

Nationals jettison Kelley after his outburst on mound

WASHINGTON (AP) Shawn Kelley’s outburst on the mound got him booted from the Washington Nationals.

Gophers' Fleck fond of new NCAA redshirt rule

Players can appear in up to four games and still qualify for a redshirt season according to the NCAA’s new rule.

Packers LB Ryan has torn ACL, source says

Jake Ryan, who was slated to start at inside linebacker for the Packers this season, has a torn ACL, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

The Running Back Worksheet

Rich Hribar takes a look at the running back aftermath of 2017 and the landscape for 2018 fantasy purposes.

Tips for NFL picks: Where Vegas NFL lines and win totals disagree on the 2018 season

When it comes to figuring out best bets in the NFL season win totals market, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype for or against particular teams. But that can also have a snowball effect on the betting market as everyone looks to get in on this year’s sexiest names. One thing I find instructive

Walter Payton Award Watch List starts the race

(STATS) – The Heisman of the FCS, it’s a revered award that’s worth striking a pose over.

Shannon Sharpe on Barkley’s latest comments about LeBron: ‘Charles is full of it’

Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe talk NBA. Hear what they had to say about Charles Barkley and LeBron James on today’s show.

Skip Bayless offers up his prediction for Ezekiel Elliott in 2018

Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe talk NFL. Hear what they had to say about the Dallas Cowboys and Ezekiel Elliott on today’s show.

Crew chief Drew Blickensderfer comments on Bubba Wallace’s hard crash at Pocono

RPM crew chief Drew Blickensderfer talks about how his driver Bubba Wallace is doing after a hard crash at Pocono.

Preview: Newly acquired pitcher Tyler Glasnow to make Rays debut vs. Angels in Game 2

The Tampa Bay Rays go for a Game 2 win against Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels.

Marlins look to avoid being swept in final game against Braves

The Miami Marlins wrap up their series against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night.

Mathews leads Sri Lanka to 244-8 in 2nd ODI vs South Africa

DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka (AP) Angelo Mathews scored an unbeaten 79 and Niroshan Dickwella made 69 to guide Sri Lanka to a restrained 244-8 in the second cricket one-day international against South Africa on Wednesday.

With Cousins on board, this is the Vikings' year

With the addition of Kirk Cousins, Dalvin Cook’s return and one of the best defenses in the NFL, the Vikings could win a Super Bowl.

The $15M question: How will Le'Veon Bell do in free agency?

Bell is betting on himself to find out his worth in 2019. Several NFL personnel execs and agents forecast what that is, and anything seems possible.

Bold predictions out of all 32 NFL training camps

Training camps are full go around the NFL, so it’s time to get bold. Who starts? Who gets cut? And where is Earl Thomas going to end up?

Sources: Saints sign veteran WRs Floyd, Tate

The New Orleans Saints have added depth at wide receiver, signing veterans Michael Floyd and Brandon Tate, sources told ESPN’s Mike Triplett. The signings were first reported by the New Orleans Advocate.

Tyler Glasnow makes Rays debut as series vs. Angels continues

Right-hander Tyler Glasnow makes his Tampa Bay Rays debut Wednesday night as they continue their series against the Los Angeles Angels.

Pablo Lopez takes to the hill to wrap up Marlins’ series against Braves

The Miami Marlins have rookie right-hander Pablo Lopez on the mound Wednesday night as they finish up their series against the Atlanta Braves.

Chris Broussard reacts to Charles Barkley’s comments on LeBron

Chis Broussard and Doug Gottlieb discuss Charles Barkley’s comment that LeBron James is ‘on the downside of his career, wants to be a Hollywood mogul.’ Additionally, Broussard explains how LeBron joining the Los Angeles Lakers may be a factor in transitioning to life after basketball.

Jutanugarn adapting to links ahead of Women’s British Open

Ariya Jutanugarn is coming round reluctantly to the quirky nature of links golf and that makes the world’s No. 1 player an even more dangerous prospect heading into the Women’s British Open this week.