Best 15 Minutes in Sports—Monday
(NFL Scoreboard)
Chargers-L-Miami…(36-34)…Bolts defense collapses in ugly loss featuring 7-lead changes
..QB-Tua Tagovailoa (466Y-3TD passing.
..WR-Tyreek Hill (11R-215Y)..
..Miami ran up (536Y) in offense
..Dolphins had 19-plays of Plus 10-yards and 8-plays of Plus 20-yards
..QB-Justin Herbert (226P-1TD)..took 3-sacks..6-pressures
..RB-Austin Ekeler (117R-47Rec)..RB-Josh Kelly (91R) in loss
..Chargers lost despite running off 76-plays on offense
..Chargers secondary JC Jackson-Michael Davis gave up combined 11-passes-2TD..
Rams-W-Seahawks..(30-13)..QB-Matthew Stafford (334P) in upset win..WR-Tutu Atwell-Puca Nacua combine (16R-238Y)…QB-Geno Smith held to (112P-1 TD)…Seattle had only 12Y in 2nd half..Rams scored 23-points in 2nd half
Raiders-W-Denver (17-16)..QB-Jim Garoppolo (200Y-2TD)…WR-Jakobi Myers (9R-61Y..Russell Wilson (177P-2TD)..Broncos missed 2FG-had 4-special teams breakdowns..
Browns-W-Bengals (24-3)..Dustin Hopkins 3FGs..Nick Chubb (106R)..QB-Deshaun Watson (154P-45R)…QB-Joe Burrows held to career low (82Y) passing..Browns (2-15) on 3rd down….
Steelers-L-49ers (30-7)…Niners stormed to (27-0) lead…Christian McCaffrey (65Y-TD run)..(152Y) rushing..Brock Purdy (220P-2TD)….Niners (391Y) offense…SF had yardage edge (184 to -3) in 2nd quarter..
Eagles-W-Patriots (25-20)..QB-Jalen Hurts (170P-TD)…Eagles defenwe Interception-Fumble Recovery-2-sacks…Darius Slay 70Y-TD-interceptions…QB-Mac Jones (316P-3TD_ in loss..
Cowboys-Giants..Cowboys jumped to (40-0) lead and were enroute to blowout win in 4th quarter at Press Time..scored on 22Y-interception and 53Y-blocked kick TD…Dallas defense 6-sacks-2 of QB-Daniel Jones…2-Interceptions in opening half..Giants had 50-yards passing in awful loss
Carolina-L-Atlanta..(24-10)..QB-Des Ridder (115P)..RB-Bijan Robinson (83APY)..QB-Bryce Young (146P-TD-2 Int) in loss
Jaguars-W-Colts 31-21)..QB-Trevor Lawrence (241P-2TD)..RB-Travis Etienne (77R) in win..QB-Anthony Richardson (213P-40R)..1 TD-Interception-Fumble..4-sacks in loss..DeForest Buckner 26TD-fumble recovery for Colts in loss
Tampa Bay-W-Minnesota (20-17)…QB-Baker Mayfield (173P-2TD)..in win..QB-Kirk Cousins (33-44) 333Y-2TD..WR-Justin Jefferson (9R-150Y).. in loss
Saints-W-Titans (16-15)..Derek Carr (305P-TD)…Saints defense 3-picks-3 sacks..Nick Folk 5FGs in loss..Ryan Tannehill 3-interceptions..
Washington-W-Arizona..(20-16)..QB-Sam Howell (202P-2-TD)..survived 6 sacks..Josh Dobbs (132P) in loss..Cam Thomas fumble recovery-TD-Cardinals
Ravens-W-Texans..(25-9)..Ravens defense 5-sacks-1 fumble recovery..QB-Lamar Jackson (169P-38R) in win..CJ Stroud (242P-0TD-5 sacks) in loss
Packers-W-Bears (38-20)…QB-Jordan Love (245P-3TD)…Bears QB-Justin Fields (216P-TD-Int-Fumble-4 sacks) in loss.
Bills-Jets..Monday Night Football..Aaron Rodgers debut for NY
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(NFL Notes)
Chiefs-Detroit..Sources say Kansas City RT-Jawaan Taylor lined up offsides, rocked or was guilty of illegal procedure on 36-snaps in Thursday night game and had 1-penalty called on him
Chiefs..QB-Patrick Mahomes vote of confidence towards WRs who dropped 6-critical passes in loss to Lions
Chiefs..Coach Andy Reid..’no excuses for loss..must take care of business’
Arizona..Coach Jonathon Gannon says QB-Kyler Murray will be part of team going forward when he comes off PUP..denies team might try to trade him
Packers-Colts..Indy-Green Bay trade talks restart for RB-Jon Taylor but Packers refused to put WR-Christian Watson in any deal
Matt Araiza..Asks judge to move up rape lawsuit to October so he can clear his name to return to NFL
Joe Flacco..longtime NFL-QB-preparing to hold workout for scouts-is still unsigned
Mike Williams..former Bills WR on life support-severe head injuries in construction accident
ESPN..Broadcaster Mike Tirico being mocked for saying ‘Lions win has an asterisk’ because Chiefs did not have Chris Jones-Travis Kelce.
Raiders..Sources say team soured on QB-Derek Carr-‘not mentally tough’
Michael Irvin..settles defamation suit against Marriott Hotels out of court..returns to NFL Network
Rams..Legendary 1950s-60s CB-Eddie Meador passes away..spent 12-years with Rams
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(Roster Moves)
Falcons..Release DT-Joe Gaziano
Vikings..Sign FA-RB-Myles Gaskin-ex Miami
Jets..Workout FA-WR-Ken Golladay-ex Lions-Giants
Rams..Sign FA-LB-Troy Reeder
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(Injuries)
Ravens..RB-JK Dobbins-ruptutes Achilles on Sunday
Seattle..WR-Tyler Lockett-concussion..OT-Charles Cross-toe..OT-Abe Lucas-knee
Eagles..LB-Nakobe Dean-foot..DT-Fletcher Cox-hamstring
Raiders..LB-Trevor Moehrig-thumb
Denver..LB-Jusin Strand-knee..TE-Greg Dulcich-knee
Rams..IR-WR-Cooper Kupp-recurring hamstring
Rams..IR-TE-Hunter Long-knee
Raiders..IR-CB-Brandon Facyson
Giants..TE-Darren Waller-hamstring
Patriots..IR-CB-Jack Jones-hamstring
Miami..OT-Terron Armstead-hip issue
Houston..WR-John Metchie-hamstring
Washington..DE-Chase Young-neck stinger
Seattle..IR-RB-Ken McIntosh
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(College Football)
Aztecs-L-UCLA (35-10)…Bruins blitz SDSU with 3TDs-2nd quarter..UCLA (2-0)..SDSU (2-1)
..QB-Dante Moore (290P-3TD)
..Bruins score on 81Y-TD pass..59Y-TD run…24Y-TD pass
..UCLA piles up (550Y) offense in blowout
..UCLA defense 3-sacks..3 interceptions
..QB-Jalen Mayden 3 picks-3 sacks-9-pressures-10 hits
..SDSU throws interception-Martin Blake deflection at 1-yard line
..Josh Nicholson drops TD pass in endzone
..Dez Malone-back to back pass interference penalties
..UCLA 3-personal foul penalties
USD-L-Mesa State (27-21) overtime..QB-Grant Seargent remains suspended..USD (0-2)
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(Pac 12)
USC-W-Stanford (56-10)..QB-Caleb Williams (281P-3TD)
Oregon-W-Texas Tech (38-30)..Bo Nix (359P-46R-2TD)
Washington State-W-Wisconsin (31-22)..QB-Cam Ward (255APY)
Washington-W-Tulsa (43-10)..QB-Michael Penix (409P-3TD)
Arizona-L-Mississippi State (31-24)..QB-Jaden deLaura (342P-2TD-4Int) in loss
ASU-L-Oklahoma State (27-15)..QB-Jalen Rashada held (167P) in loss
Oregon State-W-UCDavis (55-7)..RB-Damien Martinez 64Y-TD run first play
Cal-L-Auburn (14-10)..Bears miss 3FGs
Utah-W-Baylor (20-13)..Jaq Jackson (129R)..Utes defense 2-picks
Colorado-W-Nebraska (36-14)..Shedeur Sanders (393P-2TD)..Buffs defense 4-takeaways
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(Mountain West)
San Jose-W-Cal Poly (59-3)..RB-Kairee Robinson (124R)
Boise-L-UCF (28-16)..Knights kick 4FGs in win
Nevada-L-Idaho (27-6)..Vandals (463Y) offense
Air Force-W-Sam Houston (13-3)..Falcons defense gives up (80Y)
New Mexico-W-Tenn Tech (56-10)..QB-Dylan Hopkins (274P-4TD)
Utah State-W-Idaho State (77-28)..Aggies (380Y) rushing-6TD
Fresno-W-Eastern Washington (34-31)..QB-Mikey Keene (233P-TD0 in 2OT win
Hawaii-W-Albany (31-20)..QB-Brandon Schraeger (4TD-3Int)
Wyoming-W-Portland State (31-7)..QB-Andrew Peasley (201P-3TD)
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(Top 10)
1-Georgia-W-Ball State (45-3)..QB-Christian Beck (283P-2TD)
2-Michigan-W-UNLV (35-7)..Michigan (492Y) offense
3-Alabama-L-Texas (34-24)..QB-Quinn Ewers (349P-3TD)
4-Florida State-W-So Miss (66-13)..Seminoles (554Y) offense
5-Ohio State-W-Youngstown State (35-7)..QB-Kyle McCord (258P-3TD)
6-USC-W-Stanford (56-10)..QB-Caleb Williams 3TDs
7-Penn State-W-Delaware (63-7)..Nittany Lions (514-140Y) offense
8-Washington-W-Tulsa (43-10)..QB-Mike Penis (409P-3TD)
9-Tennessee-W-Austin Peay (30-13)..QB-Joe Milton (221P-2TD)
10-Notre Dame-W-North Carolina State (45-24)..QB-Sam Hartman (286P-4TD)
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(College Football Notes)
Oregon State-Washington State…Files lawsuit and Restraining Order against Pac 12-Conference and Commissioner George Kliavkoff for trying to call Board of Directors meeting to vote on distribution of 55M in future assets…Schools say 10-teams who left conference are no longer on board of directors and cannot meet nor make decisions on future of conference
Michigan State..Remvoes Mel Tucker as head coach after probe begins Tucker sexually harrassed a female speaker invited to discuss sexual assault issues with football players..Report that Tucker propositioned Brenda Tracey…sent her gifts..masturbated on zoom call with her…University had been given information of conduct in July and began probe but let him continue to coach team…Former Spartans coach Mark D’Antonio will become interim head coach-returning to the school
AP Poll…1-Georiga..2-Michigan..3-Florida State..4-Texas…5-USC…6-Ohio State..7-Penn State..8-Washington..9-Notre Dame..10-Alabama
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…(Baseball)…
Padres-L-Astros (12-2)..Jose Altuve 2RHR….Kyle Tucker 2-triples in 1-inning…Astros 8R-6th inning….Friars (67-77)…lost 23-of-33
Padres-L-Astros (7-5)-Saturday..Top of SD batting order (2-23)
Padres-W-Astros (11-2)-Friday..Trent Grisham 3RHR-4 RBI night
Padres-Dodgers…Monday matchup..Clayton Kershaw-vs-Pedro Avila
Padres..3B-Manny Machado considering off season elbow surgery-tennis elbow
Padres..Will bid on Japanese FA-OF-Jung Hoo Lee-career (.340) in Korea
Padres..Callup OF-Jurickson Profar
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Dodgers-W-Washington (7-3)..James Outman HR…Jason Heyward 2R-single…..LA (87-55)…
Dodgers-L-Washington (7-6)-Saturday..Lane Thomas 2RHR-Nats
Dodgers-W-Washington (8-5)-Friday..JD Martinez solo HR-2RHR-LA
Dodgers..Shutdown P-Walker Beuhler rest of year-will continue rehab elbow issues
Dodgers..P-Julio Urias..fan turned in video of Urias assault of women to police
Dodgers..OF-Mookie Betts-bruised foot-foul ball
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Angels-W-Cleveland (2-1)…Ken Rosenberg 1st win of year…Halos (67-77)…lost 26-of-37
Angels-W-Cleveland (6-2)-Saturday..Logan O’Hoppe 2RHR
Angels-L-Cleveland (6-3)-Friday..Josh Naylor 3RBI
Angels..Source says team will consider trade offers for Mike Trout if he makes request
Angels..DH-Shohei Ohtani remains out-oblique
Angels..IL-2B-Luis Rengifo-torn bicep
Angels..Option P-Gerrardo Reyes to AAA
Angels..Callup P-Jhonny Diaz
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(Scoreboard)
Phillies-L-Marlins..Bryan DeLaCruz HR-8th inning
White Sox-L-Tigers.Spence Torkelson 2R-double.
Mariners-L-Tampa..Zach Eflin 14th winof year-Rays
Orioles-L-Red Sox..Tristan Casas 3RHR-Sox
Yankees-W-Brewers..NY no hit into 11th..win on Giancarlo Stanton 2RHR
Braves-W-Pirates..Ron Acuna 2R-single-Atl
Blue Jays-W-Royals..KC pitchers throw 3-wild pitches on 3-throws in a row
Reds-W-Cardinals..Hunter Greene (6inn-1R).
Mets-W-Twins..DJ Stewart 2R-double in 9th
Cubs-W-Arizona.Cubs hit 3HRs in 3rd inning..
A’s-L-Texas..Macus Semien 4H-including 2RHR
Giants-Rockies..Colorado led (3-2) at Press Time-Sunday night
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(MLB Notes)
Washington..Report Nationals attempting to negotiate out of deferred money owed to P-Stephen Strasburg because of career ending injuries..Owed (115M) on contract thru 2035…Pitched only 30-innings since 2019 because of surgeries
Rockies..P-German Marquez-2Y-extension while he rehabs elbow surgery
Tigers..OF-Austin Meadows will not return this year-anxiety issues
Mets..Permission to talk to Brewers GM-David Stearns about Director Baseball Ops job
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(Roster Moves)
Seattle..DFA-P-Luke Weaver
Arizona..Sign FA-2B-Buddy Kennedy
White Sox..Callup P-Jose Urena
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(Injuiries)
Cubs..Activate P-Brad Boxberger
Tampa Bay..Surgery P-Shane McClanahan..bone chip elbow-elbow ligament damage
Cubs..P-Marcus Stroman-hip-cleared to throw BP
Orioles..Activate P-John Means-out 14-months-elbow surgery
Twins..IL-OF-Joey Gallo-sparined foot
Yankees..P-Luis Severino-season ending oblique injury
Nationals..IL-P-MacKenzie Gore-blisters
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…(Basketball)…
Lakers.C-Anthony Davis-does not want to play center position
Lakers..Sign FA-F-Vince Bodon-Hungary…Re-sign G-Scottie Pippen-Junior
Charlotte..Sign FA-C-Nathan Mensah-ex SDSU
New Orleans..Surgery F-Trey Murphy-out 3-months-meniscus damage
Whitey Von Nieda-oldest NBA player-passes (101Y)..Debuted in 1949-Baltimore Bullets-Tri Cith Blackhawks
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…(Hockey)….
US Hockey Hall of Fame…Names LA Kings legend Dustin Brown and longtime NHL GM-Agent-Brian Burke for enshrinement in Minnesota Hall this fall
Boston-Ottawa..Bruins-Trade talks for F-Shane Pinto-20 goal scorer
Penguins..Sign FA-F-Colin White-ex Florida-Ottawa
Arizona..Sign FA-F-Ryan Dzingel-ex Carolina
Colorado..Sign FA-F-Saku Maenalanen-ex Winnipeg
Tampa Bay..Sign FA-C-Tyler Motte-ex Rangers
Tampa Bay..Release F-Josh Archibald
Gulls…Veteran F-Dylan Sikura-signs with Skelleftea-Sweden
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…(General)….
(Tennis)..US Open-Finals
..Novak Djokovic-beats-Danill Medvedev in grinding 3-set finals..wins 24th Grand Slam event..had a 32-stroke rally..1-set took (1:44) to play
..Coco Gauff roars from behind to beat Arnya Sabalenko (2-6, 6-2, 6-3)..to win..relentless comeback-won 12-of-final 15 games over last two sets
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(Soccer)
..USA-W-Uzebekistan (3-0)..Ricardo Pepe goal for US which struggling on offense
MLS..Bruce Arena resigns as ooach MLS-New England Revoulution after rude remarks to employees during season
English Premier League…London Guardian reports EPL teams received 311M-transfer fees in selling playes to Sauid teams…30-EPL players signed in Saudi Arabia…Saudi teams spent 711M-in player signings globally.
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(Auto Racing)
NASCAR…Kansas 400..Tyler Reddick came from 7th place in final 2-lap sprint to win race
Indy Car…Grand Prix-Leguna Seca..Scott Dixon picks up 56th career win in final race of season
Formula 1-off weekend
Arrows-McLaren..signs rookie driver David Malikas
Rahal Letterman…Gramham Rahal decides to return to team…had resigned midseason
Meyer-Shenk..Signs Felix Rosenqvist to drive in 2024
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