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BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Red Sox fired Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom on Thursday as the team stumbled toward a third last-place finish in four seasons. “We’re aiming for World Series championships. We’re here to win World Series championships. That’s what the Boston Red Sox are all about." After going 86 years without a World Series championship, the Red Sox have won four since 2004, the most for anyone this century.

Persons: Chaim Bloom, “, Sam Kennedy, ” Bloom, Mookie Betts, Betts, Alex Verdugo, Bloom, Xander Bogaerts, Kennedy, ” Kennedy, “ We’re, we’re, John Henry, Tom Werner, Brian O’Halloran “, ”, Eddie Romero, Raquel Ferreira, Michael Groopman, — Theo Epstein, Ben Cherington, Dave Dombrowski, ” Epstein, ___ Organizations: BOSTON, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Boston, Tampa Bay Rays, Red Sox, AL, AL East

☆ NFLPA calls for league-wide grass fields following Rodgers' injury
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Sep 11, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is injured while being sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd (56) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 13 (Reuters) - The NFL Players Association called on Wednesday for the league to eliminate artificial turf fields in favor of natural grass surfaces following the season-ending injury to four-times MVP Aaron Rodgers this week. "It makes no sense that stadiums can flip over to superior grass surfaces when the World Cup comes, or soccer clubs come to visit for exhibition games in the summer, but inferior artificial surfaces are acceptable for our own players." The NFLPA this year released data showing non-contact injuries were more common on artificial turf compared to grass fields during the 2022 NFL regular season. Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto, editing by Ed OsmondOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Aaron Rodgers, Leonard Floyd, Vincent Carchietta, Lloyd Howell, Rodgers, Howell, Robert Saleh, Frank Pingue, Ed Osmond Organizations: New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, MetLife, NFL Players, NFLPA, Jets, NFL, Thomson Locations: East Rutherford , New Jersey, USA, Toronto

☆ Jets' QB Rodgers vows to 'rise yet again' after season-ending injury
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Sep 11, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is injured while being sacked by Buffalo Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd (56) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. The New York Jets quarterback went down with the injury four plays into his highly-anticipated debut with the Jets on Monday, leading some to wonder whether it could spell the end of the 39-year-old's playing career. "I'm completely heartbroken and moving through all of the emotions, but deeply touched and humbled by the support and love," Rodgers said in a post on Instagram. "Proud of my guys, 1-0," Rodgers said in the post, which included photos of him from the game. Future Hall of Famer Rodgers joined the Jets in a blockbuster offseason deal after 18 seasons with the Green Bay Packers.

Persons: Aaron Rodgers, Leonard Floyd, Vincent Carchietta, I'm, Rodgers, of Famer Rodgers, Zach Wilson, Rory Carroll, Toby Davis Organizations: New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, MetLife, Jets, NFL, AFC East, of Famer, Green Bay Packers, Thomson Locations: East Rutherford , New Jersey, USA, Los Angeles

Mike Rizzo spent his first five years with the Washington Nationals painstakingly assembling a roster designed to make the club competitive enough to win a World Series. Washington signed Rizzo to a multiyear extension on Wednesday that will give the 62-year-old a chance to see if history can repeat itself. Jackson Rutledge, a first-round pick by Washington in 2018, will make his major league debut on the mound Wednesday. “Nobody aims to win 70 games in a season, they want to win 90 games in a season. “They’re looking forward to coming out the other end and start being a contender in this league,” Rizzo said.

Persons: Mike Rizzo, Washington, Rizzo, ”, Max Scherzer, Trea Turner, Juan Soto, C.J . Abrams, Soto, MacKenzie Gore, Jake Irvin, Jackson Rutledge, “, ” Rizzo, That's, Davey Martinez, Davey, Stephen Strasburg, Scherzer, Lerner, Patrick Corbin, — Organizations: Washington Nationals, Nationals, D.C, ”, Houston, NL East, Pittsburgh, Washington, Atlanta, Strasburg Locations: Washington, “, San Diego, Philadelphia, Strasburg

“But artificial surfaces are acceptable for our own players,” Howell said. The NFLPA in April pointed to studies from 2012-22 that it says show a significant increase in non-contact injuries on artificial surfaces vs. grass fields. He said some artificial surfaces are softer, creating more wobble when the foot hits the ground. It's for the good of the players & the game itself.”A new artificial surface was installed this year at MetLife Stadium. The Titans cited NFL data that put Nissan Stadium among the league leaders for games with players having lower-body injuries.

Persons: Lloyd Howell, “, Howell, ”, Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers, Achilles, ” Howell, we’ve, ” Rodgers, “ I’m, Drew Rosenhaus, ” Rosenhaus, Robert Saleh, Leonard Floyd, Saleh, Ryan Tannehill, Kevin Byard, Mike Vrabel, ” Vrabel, Olasunkonmi Agunloye, Bru McCoy, ” McCoy, AP Pro Football Writers Rob Maaddi, Dennis Waszak, Steve Megargee, ___ Organizations: NFL Players Association, NFL, New York Jets, Green Bay Packers, MetLife Stadium, Jets, Bills, Tennessee Titans, Los Angeles Chargers, The Titans, Titans, Nissan, Volunteers, AP Pro Football Writers, AP Locations: Tenn, Nashville, Tennessee, Virginia

☆ What’s next for the New York Jets without Aaron Rodgers?
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Aaron Rodgers’ arrival in the MetLife Stadium on Monday night signaled that change and hope were on the way for the New York Jets, but it turns out that this season’s long-awaited new era has suffered a significant setback. However, just four snaps into Rodgers’ New York career, disaster struck. Gang Green forced four turnovers from Bills quarterback Josh Allen – a fumble to go along with three interceptions by Jordan Whitehead. Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (17) celebrates with teammates after catching a pass for a touchdown during the fourth quarter. Wilson throws a pass under pressure from the Bills' pass rush.

Persons: CNN — Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers, Leonard Floyd, Achilles, “, Aaron, I’m, ”, Robert Saleh, ” Rodgers, Seth Wenig, Zach Wilson, Breece, Garrett Wilson, Greg Zuerlein, Green, Josh Allen –, Jordan Whitehead, That’s, Allen, Xavier Gipson, Stephen F, Adam Hunger, Allen Lazard, Jordan, Terrel Bernard, Vincent Carchietta, Sauce Gardner, Quincy Williams, Hall’s, Dalvin Cook, Wilson, ” Saleh, Tim Boyle, Wilson’s, Mike White, Joe Flacco, Elsa, Getty, Boyle, Matt Ryan, Carson Wentz Organizations: CNN, MetLife, New York Jets, Jets, Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Bills, Austin University, of Famer, NFL, Reuters Locations: Rodgers ’, York, Reed, Wilson, Rodgers

She finished the regular season second in the league in scoring, averaging a career-best 23 points a game. It’s been a lot of amazing basketball going on this year and makes you feel good going into the playoffs.”Stewart narrowly edged Las Vegas' A'ja Wilson by one vote from the 12-member media. It's the fourth time that an Aces player has won the award with Clark joining Dearica Hamby, who won it twice and Kelsey Plum. Joining them on the first-team are Seattle's Jewell Loyd and Las Vegas' Chelsea Gray. AP WNBA POWER POLLNew York finished atop the power poll with Las Vegas second.

Persons: Breanna Stewart, Stewart, “, ”, It’s, ” Stewart, Wilson, Alyssa Thomas, Thomas, Washington's Brittney Sykes, Alysha Clark, Clark, Dearica Hamby, Kelsey Plum, Connecticut's Stephanie White, Brionna Jones, Achilles, Brittney, Napheesa Collier, Griner, Collier, Satou, Sabally, Grace Berger, Dorka Juhasz, Diamond Miller, Jordan Horston, Haley Jones, Seattle's Jewell Loyd, Chelsea Gray, Jackie Young, Sabrina Ionescu, Arike, Ogunbowale, ___ Organizations: Liberty, Associated, Aces, Las Vegas, AP, WNBA, Sun, Boston, Indiana Fever, Dallas Wings, Diamond Miller of, Las, AP WNBA, New York, Aces ., Phoenix Locations: Seattle, New York, Diamond Miller of Minnesota, Atlanta, Las Vegas, . Connecticut, Dallas, Washington, Aces . Atlanta, Minnesota, Chicago, Los Angeles, Indiana

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Juan Soto hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the ninth inning, and the San Diego Padres rallied from an early five-run deficit for an 11-8 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night. Manny Machado homered twice for the Padres, who beat their playoff-bound rivals for only the third time in 11 meetings this season. The victory was a rare moment of satisfaction for the underachieving Padres, who eliminated the Dodgers from last year's playoffs before regressing this season. Max Muncy also hit his 35th homer, but Los Angeles’ patchwork pitching staff squandered a 7-2 lead. Dodgers: RHP Wander Suero went on the 15-day injured list with lower back tightness, clearing a roster spot for Stone.

Persons: — Juan Soto, Manny Machado, Josh Hader, Chris Taylor, I've, Bob Melvin, “, ”, Machado, Soto's, Xander Bogaerts, ” Machado, ” Mookie Betts, burnishing, Max Muncy, Hader, J.D, Martinez, Kiké Hernandez, Taylor, Robert Suárez, Trent Grisham, James Outman, Outman, Dave Roberts, Roberts, ” Roberts, It's, ” Fernando Tatis Jr, Evan Phillips, Soto, ” Soto, We're, Gavin Stone, Julio Urías, Tony Gonsolin's Tommy John, Stone, ” Pedro Avila, Betts, Brady Anderson, Alfonso Soriano, George Springer, Soriano, Tim Hill, Nick Hernandez, Hill, . Machado, Wander Suero, Lance Lynn, Michael Wacha, ___ Organizations: ANGELES, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, Padres, underachieving Padres, Dodgers, ” Padres, The Dodgers, Diego's, Los, Washington, Stone, Miami Locations: Diego, Angeles, Los Angeles

Aaron Rodgers has a torn left Achilles tendon, according to a person familiar with the diagnosis, and the quarterback likely will miss the rest of the New York Jets' season. NFL Network first reported Rodgers tore the Achilles tendon, confirming the Jets’ fears. “Concerned with his Achilles,” Saleh said after the Jets’ 22-16 overtime win over Buffalo on Monday night. The situation evoked eerily similar memories of 1999, when Vinny Testaverde — who, coincidentally, was the Jets’ honorary captain Monday night — ruptured his Achilles tendon early in New York’s season opener against New England. Like this year’s squad, those Jets had Super Bowl aspirations after going to the AFC championship game the previous season.

Persons: Aaron Rodgers, Robert Saleh, Rodgers, Achilles, ” Saleh, it’s, ”, Leonard Floyd, Zach Wilson, Garrett Wilson, Dallas –, Brett Favre, Vinny Testaverde —, —, ___ Organizations: New York Jets, Associated Press, NFL Network, Jets, Buffalo, MetLife, Dallas, Packers, New, AFC Locations: Green, Green Bay, New, New England, New York

☆ Jets QB Rodgers leaves game with ankle injury
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Sep 11, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) warms up before the game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsSept 11 (Reuters) - New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers left Monday's game against Buffalo after injuring his left ankle on his first drive with his new team. Rodgers was sacked by Bills defensive end Leonard Floyd with 11:15 left in the first quarter and after briefly standing up sat back on the turf. The Jets said he would not return to the game. Rodgers was replaced in the game by Zach Wilson.

Persons: Aaron Rodgers, Vincent Carchietta, Rodgers, Leonard Floyd, Zach Wilson, Rory Carroll, Peter Rutherford Organizations: New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, MetLife, Buffalo, Bills, Jets, Green Bay Packers, Super, Thomson Locations: East Rutherford , New Jersey, USA, Los Angeles

☆ Aaron Rodgers suffers game-ending ankle injury four plays into New York Jets’ debut and will need MRI
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Homero De La Fuente | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, making his debut with the New York Jets, was carted off the field after suffering an ankle injury on just his fourth play in the team’s NFL game against the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. The injury occurred during the team’s first drive in the first quarter when Rodgers was sacked by Bills edge rusher Leonard Floyd. He was attended to by the Jets’ medical staff before being helped off the field at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Jets head coach Robert Saleh told reporters in the postgame news conference, “(We’re) concerned with his Achilles (tendon). Rodgers won MVP awards in 2011, 2014, 2020 and 2021 while setting numerous records for his accuracy and deadliness over the years.

Persons: Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers, Leonard Floyd, Robert Saleh, Achilles, MRI’s, it’s, ” Rodgers, Zach Wilson, “, Aaron, ” Saleh, “ I’m, I’m Organizations: CNN, New York Jets, NFL, Buffalo Bills, Bills, Jets, MetLife, Twitter, Green Bay Packers Locations: East Rutherford , New Jersey

A look at the best-of-3 first-round series in the WNBA playoffs, which starts Wednesday:No. Season series: Sun, 3-1Game 1: WednesdayConnecticut: The Sun start on offense and defense with Alyssa Thomas, who led the league in rebounding and assists. Connecticut, which made the WNBA Finals last season, had a change in coaches with Stephanie White taking over. New York won the Commissioner's Cup championship beating Las Vegas and is now hoping to win its first WNBA title. Add to that Brittney Sykes, who is one of the top defenders in the WNBA, and Washington could cause problems for New York.

Persons: A'ja Wilson, Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, Candace Parker, Kahleah, Courtney Williams, James Wade, Alyssa Thomas, Thomas, Stephanie White, Brionna Jones, Napheesa Collier, Diamond Miller, Dorka, Teaira McCowan, Natasha Howard, Satou Sabally, Arike Ogunbowale, Rhyne Howard, Cheyenne Parker, Allisha Gray, Monique Billings, Breanna Stewart, Jonquel Jones, Courtney Vandersloot, Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Shakira Austin, Elena Delle Donne, Natasha Cloud, Ariel Atkins, Brittney Sykes Organizations: WNBA, Vegas, Aces, Connecticut Sun, NBA, Connecticut, Lynx, Dallas, Wings, Atlanta, Washington, Liberty, New York, Commissioner's, Las Vegas, Mystics Locations: Chicago, Angeles, Vegas, Connecticut, Minnesota, Atlanta, Dallas, York, New, Washington

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — There was a long flight awaiting USA Basketball on Monday. And now, every bit of USA Basketball’s focus shifts to the Paris Olympics — where the challenge will be even tougher than the World Cup, which again reminded the Americans how much the FIBA game has changed. “The narrative about USA Basketball and FIBA, and do we need reminders, we’re past that,” U.S. coach Steve Kerr said. We do a great job as an organization at (USA Basketball) as far as respecting the game. Those are the colors of the uniforms USA Basketball will be wearing.

Persons: Steve Kerr, ” Kerr, — Erik Spoelstra, Tyronn Lue, Mark Few, Grant Hill, Sean Ford, “, ”, Carmelo Anthony, Austin Reaves, Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, “ I’ll, Bridges, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Bam Adebayo, Devin Booker, Jayson Tatum, Draymond Green, we’ve, “ We’ve, Joel Embiid, he’s, Tim Reynolds, ap.org ___ Organizations: USA, Paris, NBA, Paris Olympics —, FIBA, USA Basketball, Olympics, Paris Games, Basketball, Tyrese, United, Paris Olympics, Associated Press, AP Locations: MANILA, Philippines, Manila, Los Angeles, U.S, Paris, men’s, America, Tyrese Haliburton, USA, Canada, Tokyo, United States, France, Cameroon, treynolds

☆ Phillies outslug Braves to gain doubleheader split
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/71] Sep 11, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) pitches in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Despite scoring five runs, Atlanta went 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position. Realmuto hit an RBI sacrifice fly to right, Castellanos added an RBI single and Sosa ripped a two-run double to left. Marsh ripped a solo homer to right with two outs in the fifth for a 7-3 advantage. The Braves crept within 7-5 in the seventh when Harris hit a solo homer off Gregory Soto.

Persons: Charlie Morton, John Geliebter, Edmundo Sosa, Brandon Marsh, Trea Turner, Jake Cave, Nick Castellanos, Michael Lorenzen, Craig Kimbrel, Ronald Acuna Jr, Atlanta's Matt Olson, Andruw Jones, Michael Harris, Nicky Lopez, Kyle Wright, Realmuto, Castellanos, Sosa, Olson, Turner, Marsh, Olson lofted, Lorenzen, Harris, Gregory Soto Organizations: Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Citizens Bank, Braves, Atlanta, Phillies, National League, Thomson Locations: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, USA

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are trending toward having at least one of their missing All-Pros on Sunday in Jacksonville. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Monday that tight end Travis Kelce, who hyperextended his knee in practice last week, has been progressing in his recovery. "Travis is getting better," Reid said. There were spurts of good and there were spurts of not-so good, and we were in position to win the game.

Persons: Andy Reid, Travis Kelce, Reid, Rick Burkholder, Travis, “, Patrick Mahomes, Kadarius Toney, Brian Branch, Noah Gray, Blake Bell, We'll, ” Reid, it's, Chris Jones, Jason, Michael Katz, Jones, ”, Brett Organizations: KANSAS CITY, The Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs, Lions, NFL, Kansas City, Jaguars Locations: KANSAS, Mo, The, Jacksonville, Detroit, Indianapolis

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers' debut with the New York Jets lasted just four snaps. He was ruled out for the rest of the game, the Jets announced midway through the second quarter. After a 26-yard run by Breece Hall on the Jets' opening play, Rodgers threw his first pass away after getting heavy pressure from Gregg Rousseau. Rodgers threw incomplete on the next play, but Terrel Bernard was called for defensive holding. 15 overall pick and a fifth-rounder in this year’s draft from Green Bay on April 26.

Persons: — Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers, Buffalo's Leonard Floyd, Gregg Rousseau, Terrel Bernard, Floyd, Zach Wilson, Big, Joe Namath, Brett Favre, ___ Organizations: New York Jets, Jets, NFL Network, Breece, MetLife, Big Apple, Super, New York, Packers Locations: RUTHERFORD, N.J, American, Green Bay, Green, New York

☆ Tom Brady makes emotional return to New England Patriots, but Philadelphia Eagles didn’t get the memo
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-11 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

While playing for the Patriots, Brady was able to bring six Super Bowl titles to New England and turned the franchise into a footballing powerhouse. Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesOnce the applause and cheers had finally died down, Brady was able to address those in attendance. Michael Dwyer/APEagles onslaughtThe Patriots haven’t won a Super Bowl since Brady departed and the team’s opening NFL game of the 2023/2024 season ended in defeat as the Philadelphia Eagles departed the Gillette Stadium with a 25-20 victory. Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (R) celebrates his pick six with teammate James Bradberry (center). However, following the break, Eagles kicker Jake Elliott piled on another nine points to the Eagles’ tally to make it 25-14 and put Philadelphia in complete control.

Persons: Tom Brady, ” Brady, Brady, ”, Robert Kraft, “, Maddie Meyer, Kraft, Michael Dwyer, Patriots haven’t, Darius Slay, Mac Jones ’, DeVonta Smith, James Bradberry, Fred Kfoury, Hunter Henry, Kendrick Bourne, Jones, Jake Elliott, Bourne Organizations: CNN, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Patriots, NFL, Gillette, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, New, Patriots ’ Hall of Fame, Eagles, Philadelphia, The Patriots Locations: New England, Philadelphia

☆ Basketball Canada outlasts U.S. in OT, capture first-ever basketball World Cup medal
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-10 | by ( Neil Jerome Morales | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Basketball - FIBA World Cup 2023 - Third-Place Playoff - United States v Canada - Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines - September 10, 2023 Canada players celebrate with their bronze medals after the match REUTERS/Lisa Marie David Acquire Licensing RightsMANILA, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Canada bagged their first-ever FIBA Basketball World Cup podium finish at the expense of undermanned United States 127-118 in overtime in a riveting, record-setting bronze medal game on Sunday in Manila. It was the most points scored for a player in a medal-winning game in tournament history. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canada's leading scorer, rebounder and passer, finished with 31 points, six rebounds and 12 assists. Team USA, previously unbeaten in their four bronze medal matches, recorded the most points they have conceded in a World Cup game. Despite the defeat, the United States finished better than their seventh spot in 2019, their worst-ever major international tournament result.

Persons: Lisa Marie David Acquire, Dillon Brooks, Brooks, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Canada's, rebounder, Paolo Banchero, Jaren Jackson Jr, Brandon Ingram, USA's, Anthony Edwards, Fan, Austin Reaves, Mikal Bridges, Canada's Kelly Olynyk, Neil Jerome Morales, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Basketball, FIBA, Asia Arena, Rights, FIBA Basketball, United, Houston Rockets, Team, NBA, Minnesota Timberwolves, Team USA, Brooklyn Nets, Mikal, Canada, Summer, United States, U.S, Thomson Locations: States, Canada, Asia, Manila, Philippines, Rights MANILA, United States, U.S

They take us to different places, they bring different people into our lives,” said Brady, who played his last three seasons in Tampa Bay. “But one thing I am sure of and that will never change is that I am a Patriot for life.”The No. 199 pick in the 2000 draft, Brady inherited the starting job in his second season when former No. Brady led the Patriots to a Super Bowl championship that year and to five more titles over the next two decades, with three more AFC championships. Political Cartoons View All 1148 ImagesBut his relationship with coach Bill Belichick soured as the two fought behind the scenes over who deserved credit for the most successful dynasty of the NFL's Super Bowl era.

Persons: — Tom Brady, Brady, “, ”, Bon, Drew Bledsoe, Bill Belichick, didn’t, Tom, Robert Kraft, induct Brady, ” Kraft, Tommy, ” Brady, Mac Jones, Gisele Bundchen —, Kraft Organizations: Patriots, New, Philadelphia Eagles, Super, AFC, Tampa, Buccaneers, NFL, “ Patriots Locations: New England, Tampa Bay

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have placed receiver Cooper Kupp on injured reserve, sidelining him for at least their first four games. The Rams also put new tight end Hunter Long on injured reserve Saturday, one day before their season opener at Seattle. Kupp injured his hamstring Aug. 1 in training camp, and he aggravated the injury late last month. Political Cartoons View All 1148 ImagesThe Rams also signed kicker Brett Maher and quarterback Brett Rypien from their practice squad ahead of their trip to Seattle to face the Seahawks. Rypien will be the backup to Matthew Stafford in the absence of Stetson Bennett, who wasn't put on injured reserve despite a shoulder problem likely to prevent him from suiting up in Seattle.

Persons: Cooper Kupp, Hunter Long, Kupp, Brett Maher, Brett Rypien, Rypien, Matthew Stafford, Stetson Bennett, wasn't, Troy Reeder, ___ Organizations: Los Angeles Rams, Rams, Seattle, NFL, Super Bowl, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Seahawks, Seattle . Locations: Calif, Minnesota, Seattle, Seattle . Los Angeles

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Aaron Rodgers crossed an item off his sports bucket list — and then made a statement with a more visible crossout. To mark the occasion, Rodgers posted a picture on a since-expired Instagram story of No. Political Cartoons View All 1148 Images“Well, I’m a big fan of Novak and I got to see him in person,” Rodgers said. Djokovic plays unseeded Ben Shelton in one men's semifinal Friday, while No. Rodgers and the Jets open their season on Monday night at home against the Buffalo Bills.

Persons: — Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers, Novak Djokovic, “, Djokovic, Novak, ” Rodgers, COVID, Ben Shelton, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, ___ Organizations: New York Jets, U.S, Green Bay Packers, COVID, NFL, FDA, Jets, Buffalo Bills Locations: FLORHAM, N.J, New York, New Jersey

☆ Mahomes looks to author Chiefs' dynasty, Rodgers hopes to revive Jets
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Aug 26, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) walks on field against the Cleveland Browns prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. With Mahomes at the helm of a show-stopping Chiefs offense that also features tight-end extraordinaire Travis Kelce, Kansas City are favoured to become only the ninth franchise to repeat as Super Bowl champions. They have a really good team. Payton is no stranger to such a tall task after having helped rejuvenate the New Orleans Saints, leading them to nine postseason appearances, seven division titles and the team's lone Super Bowl during the 2009 campaign. This season will also see the NFL play five games in Europe, three in London and two in Frankfurt, Germany.

Persons: Patrick Mahomes, Denny, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, extraordinaire Travis Kelce, Vince Lombardi, Rodgers, Brady, SiriusXM's Let's, Aaron's, he's, Josh Allen, Damar Hamlin, Hamlin, Jalen, Sean Payton, Payton, Frank Pingue, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, Cleveland Browns, Arrowhead, NFL, New York Jets, Super Bowl, Chiefs, Detroit Lions, Bowl, Packers, Jets, Buffalo Bills, New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Bills, AFC East, Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, New, New Orleans Saints, Thomson Locations: Kansas City , Missouri, USA, extraordinaire Travis Kelce , Kansas City, Las Vegas, New York, Green Bay, New Orleans, Europe, London, Frankfurt, Germany, Toronto

Stanton smashed his 400th home run, Gerrit Cole burnished his Cy Young Award credentials and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 on Tuesday night. Just celebrated that moment with him, and coming in a big spot — tie game late," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. Miguel Cabrera had an RBI single off Cole in the opener of his final series at Yankee Stadium. Detroit has dropped seven straight at Yankee Stadium since April 30, 2021. NEW KID ON PLANET EARTHPrized rookie Jasson Domínguez went 1 for 4 with an eighth-inning double for New York in his Yankee Stadium debut.

Persons: — Giancarlo Stanton's, Stanton, Gerrit Cole burnished, Cy Young, DJ LeMahieu, Gleyber Torres, “ I’m, Cole, José Cisnero, Mark McGwire, Babe Ruth, Alex Rodriguez, Albert Pujols, Aaron Boone, Stanton —, —, ” Stanton, “, Miguel Cabrera, Cabrera, Jake Rogers, ” Javier Báez, Tommy Kahnle, Jonathan Loáisiga, Clay Holmes, Joey Wentz, Aaron Judge, Torres, ” Rogers, “ We're, Jasson Domínguez, “ It’s, ” Domínguez, he's, Steven Spielberg, Boone, Mariano Rivera, ” Cabrera, Anthony Rizzo, Matt Manning, Clarke Schmidt, ___ Organizations: New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, Yankees, Yankee, Miami, American League, Detroit, Tigers, EARTH, York, 161st Street Yankee, NEXT Tigers Locations: Detroit, Bronx

☆ Ronald Acuña Jr. makes MLB history with 30 home runs and 60 stolen bases in a single season just hours after wedding
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-01 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —It was a special day for Ronald Acuña Jr. as he made Major League Baseball (MLB) history just hours after getting married. Not only did Acuña hit this historic mark, but he did so in spectacular fashion. Acuña crushed a home run to left field off Lance Lynn and slamming a historic grand slam – home run No. Acuña crushed a grand slam to left field to give the Braves a big lead in the second. “Lived up to the hype, I guess.”Acuña celebrates after hitting his historic grand slam.

Persons: Ronald Acuña Jr, Acuña, Lance Lynn, Mark J, Terrill, ” Acuña, Acuña’s, Brian Snitker, “, Maria Laborde, we’ve, I’m, I’ve, ”, Michael Harris II Organizations: CNN, Major League Baseball, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, Braves, ESPN, “, National League, Dodgers, ” Braves, National League East, MLB

☆ Noah Lyles: Basketball stars hit back after US sprinter pokes fun at NBA
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-29 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

When speaking to reporters at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Lyles said: “World champion of what? He did, however, spark a reaction from some NBA stars. Four-time NBA champion Draymond Green also got involved, writing on Instagram, “When being smart goes wrong” with the face-palm emoji. Denver Nuggets star Aaron Gordon, though, appeared to see the funny side, writing on Instagram: “Whatever … I’m smoking buddy in the 200m.”Kevin Durant was one of the NBA stars to hit back at Lyles' comments. “The organization [NBA] have players from different countries but do they compete against different countries.

Persons: Noah Lyles, Usain Bolt, Lyles, ” Lyles, Kevin Durant, ”, Draymond Green, Aaron Gordon, Christian Petersen, Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Sha’Carri Richardson, “, Noah, Richardson, courtside Organizations: CNN, NBA, US, ESPN, Denver Nuggets Locations: Budapest, Hungary, United States, Canada, Serbia, Greece, Lyles

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