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Aug 16, 2025, 07:21 PM ETHOUSTON — Former Astros stars Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio had simple instructions for then-rookie reliever Billy Wagner when he was called up in 1995 — “Sit there. Don’t talk. If we need something, we’ll let you know.”On Saturday, with Bagwell and Biggio sitting to his left, the Astros retired Wagner’s No. 13.The ceremony culminated three weeks of what Wagner called “happy chaos” that started with his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame on July 27.Editor’s Picks”Having your number put up in a rafter with the greats of the organization probably sits up there…

The National League has approved the takeover of Morecambe by Panjab Warriors.The suspension on the club will now be lifted upon receipt of the sale and purchase agreement. However, the transfer embargo will remain until players, staff, creditors and HMRC have been paid. A National League statement read: “The National League can confirm its acceptance of the takeover of Morecambe Football Club.”The National League can confirm that following a meeting of their Club Compliance and Licensing committee earlier today, the takeover of the club by the consortium known as Panjab Warriors Ltd has been approved.”The National League would like to…

Here at FantasyPros, we have a section dedicated to consensus fantasy football projections that spans across all positions. Below, I’ll examine which players at the running back position will exceed or fall short of the projections posted. Let’s dive in. Fantasy Football Projections: Running Back Over: Tony Pollard (RB – TEN) Projections: 227.5 Carries 958.5 Yards 5.4 Rushing Touchdowns 40.2 Receptions 257.9 Receiving Yards 0.9 Receiving Touchdowns 197.4 PPR Points Admittedly, I don’t think Tony Pollard is going to soar past these projections, but I tend to think he might perform slightly above expectations. Pollard has run for over 1,000…

Panthers head coach Dave Canales was happy with the work his team did in their joint practice time with the Texans, which is a good thing because there wasn’t much to like about their play in Saturday’s game. The starting offense went three-and-out twice and the starting defense gave up a touchdown to set the stage for a 20-3 Panthers loss. The overall effort included dropped passes, turnovers, penalties, a lackluster run game, and a missed block on Danielle Hunter that led to a hit that injured backup quarterback Andy Dalton. Canales said it was a “frustrating” day for a…

Lerone Murphy created a moment at UFC 319. | Getty/UFC Lerone Murphy might have called his shot.In the immediate aftermath of his spectacular spinning back elbow knockout of Aaron Pico in the UFC 319 co-headliner, Murphy made his case for a featherweight championship opportunity. “This sport’s all about moments, and I just created one,” Murphy said in his post-fight interview. “I needed something like this. I’m next in line. Let’s go [Alexander] Volkanovski.”Murphy’s UFC winning streak now stands at nine, with other notable victories against the likes of Josh Emmett, Dan Ige and Edson Barboza. However, “The Iceman” hadn’t finished…

Morecambe have been cleared to belatedly begin their season after the National League approved the club’s takeover by the Panjab Warriors consortium.The Shrimps had been forced to postpone their opening three fixtures after they were suspended from the league.But a meeting of the National League’s Club Compliance and Licensing committee on Sunday said the suspension would be lifted as soon as the paperwork was received from the sale.The club’s transfer embargo will remain in place until all football creditors, including players, staff and HM Revenue & Customs, are paid and payments made from the takeover.Morecambe, who had been up for…

A National League East series comes to an end as the Philadelphia Phillies (70-53) and Washington Nationals (50-73) play in a Sunday matinee. Washington has taken two of the three games thus far, including a 2-0 win over Philadelphia yesterday. The Phillies have dropped four of their last five matchups. Mitchell Parker (7-13, 5.55 ERA) starts for the Nationals, while Aaron Nola (1-7, 6.16 ERA) counters for Philadelphia. First pitch from Nationals Park is set for 11:35 a.m. ET. The Phillies are the -198 money-line favorites in the latest Phillies vs. Nationals odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for total…

At just 17 years old, Steven and Daniel Grandy are already well beyond phenoms; they’re rising stars in the professional ranks. Turning pro in 2024, Steven competes at lightweight while Daniel suits up at super-featherweight. Both have carved through their early pro careers with ease. Steven sits at 3–0, Daniel at 2–0, and none of their opponents have survived past the first round, barely past 150 seconds. Their talent has never been a secret. These twins were internet-famous long before donning pro gear, recorded as toddlers showcasing near-supernatural boxing skills. Early footage captivated millions online. From Toddlers to Pro Boxing…

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys knew they were getting a young backup quarterback that needed development when they acquired Joe Milton in a trade from the New England Patriots this offseason.After two preseason games, at the Los Angeles Rams and at home against the Baltimore Ravens, Milton has demonstrated he has further to go in his development than perhaps previously thought. Slow starts against both the Rams and the Ravens have been a common theme for Milton and Dallas’ preseason offense. Both starts involved deep ball, end zone interceptions into double coverage, and Milton himself grading himself somewhere between…

After plating 14 runs in last night’s win over the Rangers, expect the Blue Jays’ offense to continue to shine against Nathan Eovaldi. Aug 17, 2025 • 09:44 ET • 4 min read Photo By – Imagn Images. Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hits an RBI double against the Chicago Cubs. After a 14-2 Toronto Blue Jays win last night, the Blue Birds will look to complete a sweep over the Texas Rangers this afternoon. Nathan Eovaldi is having a renaissance year for the Rangers, but he’s always struggled against Toronto, and I expect that trend…