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The torch relay for the 19th Asian Games started in Hangzhou, the event's host city in east China's Zhejiang Province, on Friday.   

(Photo credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports) The Carolina Panthers practiced without two starting wide receivers on Thursday as Adam Thielen joined DJ Chark Jr. on the sideline. Chark has been out with a hamstring injury, while Thielen was limited at Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury and was held out completely on Thursday. The Panthers, who open their season at the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, also listed Terrac

(Photo credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports) Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson said Thursday that he's very much interested in receiving a new contract, although he isn't certain if it will happen prior to the team's season opener. "Of course I would want a contract to be done," Jefferson said. "But at the end of the day, it is all up to them and what the ownership want to do with that." The Vikings

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NICK MOSES FROM SIMI VALLEY, CA: Do you have any thoughts on how carries might be split between Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren? Do you think a 50/50 split is possible this year, or will Najee continue to shoulder most of the load to start the season?

ANSWER: Najee Harris is the starter and will continue to be the primary running back because he is the be

(Photo credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports) Washington Spirit midfielder Ashley Sanchez signed a three-year contract extension that spans through the 2026 season on Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed by the Spirit for Sanchez, who is a member of the U.S. women's national team. "Keeping Sanchez with the Spirit is critical for this club," Washington coach Mark Parsons said. "Her world-class technical ability and

(Photo credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports) Left tackle Tyron Smith was added to the injury report by the Cowboys on Thursday, leaving Dallas without both starters on the left side of the offensive line. The Cowboys play the New York Giants on Sunday night and Smith could still be ready despite missing practice with an ankle injury. Head coach Mike McCarthy said Thursday that left guard Tyler Smith, limited to work with

Bloemfontein [South Africa], September 8 (ANI): Australia's depth showcased its worth as they registered a three-wicket victory leaving South Africa stunned at the Mangaung Oval in the first ODI match of the five-match series on Thursday. Marnus Labuschagne coming in at No 9, turned the entire complexion of the game by executing a display that carried the scent of his Test approach as well as the newness of his aggressive

Cornerback Isaiah Oliver has agreed to document his first offseason, training camp and preseason with the San Francisco 49ers after joining the team in free agency. Over the course of the next few weeks, Oliver will share a first-person account of each of his experiences of these big events leading up to the start of the regular season. Below is his third and final blog entry detailing joint practices with the Las Vega

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CHARLOTTE - Vonn Bell naturally stepped into a leadership role when he signed with the Panthers this spring.

The 28-year-old safety had put seven years into the NFL, with 121 games and a Super Bowl appearance under his belt. He brought a different level of life and league experience to a generally young locker room - and a particularly young secondary.

Bell's vocal leadership stuck out

(Photo credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports) Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans remains optimistic about management recognizing his value, and he addressed his existing contract before a self-imposed Saturday deadline. Evans discussed the soft demand for a salary hike on Thursday, giving no indication that he wouldn't be on board the team charter for Minneapolis on Saturday, deadline or not, ahead of the Week 1 o

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar said that Pakistan would enter the latest edition of the ODI World Cup as underdogs. Pakistan have enjoyed a successful run in the recent series against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. Even in the Asia Cup, they are unbeaten after facing Nepal, India and Bangladesh. Even on the back of impressive performances, Akhtar feels that Pakistan will be the u

(Photo credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports) Kendall Lamm would line up across from Los Angeles Chargers pass rusher Joey Bosa if the Miami Dolphins were taking the field on Thursday. Starting left tackle Terron Armstead missed practice for the second day in a row and there's growing concern over his availability for Sunday's season-opening visit to the Chargers. On the injury report with ankle, knee and back ailments,

RAS AL KHAIMAH, 7th September, 2023 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today formally inaugurated Motherson's facility in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ). He stated that the Emirate's vision for sustainable development is strengthening its positio

(Photo credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports) A classic NFL rivalry attracts our spotlight as the 2023 regular season begins. The Green Bay Packers visit the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field and stand out as our top target of Week 1. We also take a closer look at two other games grabbing our attention with intriguing betting angles. THEHEADLINER Packers at Bears, 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday The line: Bears (-1) One popular p

(Photo credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports) The season is done prematurely for Braves' right-hander Michael Soroka, with forearm inflammation meaning he won't be part of Atlanta's postseason run. The good news, according to manager Brian Snitker, is that he won't need surgery. He said that hours after the team put Soroka on the 15-day injured list Wednesday. "It's not anything he's going to have time to come back from,

(Photo credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports) Once upon a time, Kyle Busch considered Kansas Speedway a "jinx" track. He finished 37th in his debut race at the 1.5-mile speedway in 2004. A decade later, Busch scored his first top-five at the track, and it wasn't until 2016 that he found Victory Lane. Busch's win that year marked the completion of a dramatic turnaround at a speedway he couldn't solve early in his care

(Photo credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports) Restricted free agent forward Morgan Frost signed a two-year, $4.2 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. Frost, 24, recorded 46 points (19 goals, 27 assists) in 81 games last season with the Flyers. He led the team with 41 even-strength points (18 goals, 23 assists) and ranked third in goals while playing on a one-year, $800,000 deal. Frost has totaled

(Photo credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports) It's no secret that the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers have been in rebuilding mode the past two seasons, and Sunday's clash in Atlanta figures to be an interesting barometer for how far each team has come. Last season, Atlanta had the third-best rushing attack in the NFL and averaged 159.9 yards per game. Only Chicago (177.3) and Baltimore (160.0) averaged more yards in

(Photo credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports) Week 1 NFL preview capsules for Sunday's games Texans at Ravens: First-year head coach DeMeco Ryans and rookie QB C.J. Stroud lead Houston into Baltimore eyeing a turnaround for a franchise with 11 wins the past three seasons. The Ravens loaded up at wide receiver after signing QB Lamar Jacksonto a five-year contract, adding Odell Beckham and first-round pick Zay Flowers. B

(Photo credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports) Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels, who has been limited due to back stiffness, is likely to play Friday night against Illinois, ESPN reported. It was unclear Thursday whether Daniels or backup Jason Bean will start the game. Daniels, the Big 12 preseason Offensive Player of the Year, missed the season opener against Missouri State because of the back issue, but ESPN report

(Photo credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports) It's safe to say that Ottawa Redblacks wide receiver Nate Behar has no use for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Behar, whose team hosts Hamilton on Friday night in a game that will be critical to determining who gets the East's final playoff spot, had no problem making his feelings known about the Tiger-Cats' methods. "They like to take shots when people aren't looking," he said. "

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): Former India opener Virender Sehwag has backed the Men in Blue to lift the World Cup, thereby ensuring the continuation of the trend of the host team lifting the title. In three ODI World Cups over the last 12 years, the host nation won the title. It was India that started this trend after winning the 2011 World Cup. Captain MS Dhoni and his men lifted the world crown defeating Sri La

(Photo credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports) The Kansas City Chiefs begin the defense of their second Super Bowl title in four years on Thursday night, and they do so as the favorites to claim the Lombardi Trophy again come February. The Chiefs are consensus 600 Super Bowl favorites to open the 2023 season, with quarterback Patrick Mahomesthe favorite to claim his third NFL Most Valuable Player award. Kansas City de

(Photo credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports) The Baltimore Orioles will look to extend their five-game road winning streak when they open a three-game series against the Red Sox in Boston on Friday night. It's the start of a seven-game homestand for Boston (72-68), which has lost two in a row and will need a strong September to have any chance of securing an American League wild-card berth. The Red Sox have 22 games

London [UK], September 7 (ANI): The recent player from England to return from retirement, Ben Stokes said that he is "very comfortable" with players turning down central contracts to enhance their chances of securing franchise contracts. Stokes is part of Team England Player Partnership (TEPP), the body that looks after the interests of England men's players. The experienced allrounder who leads the Three Lions in the Tes