Alcántara works 7 sharp innings, Acosta homers for 1st career hit, Marlins beat Cardinals 6-2
Sandy Alcántara pitched two-run ball for seven innings, rookie Máximo Acosta homered for his career hit and the Miami Marlins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 on Wednesday night. Heriberto Hernández had three hits and two RBIs and Troy Johnston singled twice for the Marlins, who avoided a three-game series sweep. Alcántara (7-11) scattered five hits and struck out a season-high nine.
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Micah Parsons contract dispute: Ian Rapoport reveals biggest hurdle for Week 1 availability
Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer remained confident with reporters that Micah Parsons would be on the field for Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. The star pass-rusher has not practiced during training camp after requesting a trade. However, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said that puts up a big hurdle with Parsons’ availability for the season […]
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Denver Broncos trade away wide receiver, opening door for Troy Franklin's 2025 breakout
Judge allows 4 West Virginia football players fighting NCAA eligibility rules to compete
A federal judge on Wednesday allowed four football players to compete at West Virginia this season, the latest ruling in one of a long line of cases challenging the NCAA's eligibility rules. U.S. District Judge John Preston Bailey issued a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit filed by defensive lineman Jimmori Robinson, running back Tye Edwards, safety Justin Harrington and wide receiver Jeff Weimer.
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