by Mike Breckenridge | Sep 18, 2024 | Area Sports
Less than 11 months after WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert wrote that consideration of a possible Portland expansion team would be “deferred for now,” the league announced Wednesday a return to the city as its 15th franchise, to begin play in the 2026... 
by Mike Breckenridge | Sep 18, 2024 | Area Sports
Willi Castro hit a two-run homer, Matt Wallner had two RBIs and the Minnesota Twins bounced back from a crushing loss in the series opener to beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 and stay locked into the final AL wild card. Castro connected in the eighth inning, and both... 
by Mike Breckenridge | Sep 17, 2024 | Area Sports
In what is believed to be the first arrangement of its kind, Tennessee fans for all sports will be charged a 10% “talent fee” on tickets to help pay athletes as part of the new revenue-sharing plan set to begin in 2025. The university shared the news with... 
by Mike Breckenridge | Sep 17, 2024 | Area Sports
The Miami Dolphins placed Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve Tuesday after the quarterback suffered another concussion in Thursday’s loss to the Buffalo Bills. Per NFL rules, Tagovailoa must remain on injured reserve for at least four games. There is no timetable... 
by Mike Breckenridge | Sep 17, 2024 | Area Sports
The Cleveland Cavaliers and restricted free agent forward Isaac Okoro agreed to a three-year, $38 million contract Saturday afternoon, agents Michael Tellem, Jeff Schwartz and Marcus Monk told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Okoro, 23, was the fifth overall pick in... 
by Mike Breckenridge | Sep 17, 2024 | Area Sports
The NASCAR playoffs head to Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee this weekend for the final race of the first round. Four drivers will be eliminated from Cup Series champinoship contention. Denny Hamlin had a tough day over the weekend at Watkins Glen. He finished 23rd... 
by Mike Breckenridge | Sep 17, 2024 | Area Sports
The American Athletic Conference has renewed interest in adding Air Force as a member to put all three service academies into the same league for the first time. That’s according to a person with knowledge of the AAC’s discussions who spoke to The Associated... by Mike Breckenridge | Sep 17, 2024 | Area Sports
Kirk Cousins led a flawless last-minute drive for Atlanta and connected with Drake London for a 7-yard touchdown with 34 seconds left to give the Falcons a 22-21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. Saquon Barkley dropped a short pass that stopped the clock with 1:46... by Mike Breckenridge | Sep 17, 2024 | Area Sports
Rookie Kyle Manzardo hit a two-run, go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and Emmanuel Clase recorded his 46th save as the Cleveland Guardians rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 to tighten their grip on the AL Central. Manzardo connected on the first pitch from... 
by Mike Breckenridge | Sep 16, 2024 | Area Sports
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