Eagles' Ja’Quinden Jackson has movement after being taken off in ambulance following injury
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson was taken off the field in an ambulance after being injured on the opening kickoff Saturday night in a preseason game against the New England Patriots. The Eagles announced that Jackson had strength and movement in all extremities and had been taken to a hospital for further evaluation. Jackson was on the kickoff team and made the tackle, but he laid motionless after New England’s Lan Larison was tackled at the 25. Trainers rushed in almost immediately as medical personnel from both teams attended to Jackson. They quickly called for a backboard and ambulance.
Wyndham Clark pulls away for 5-shot lead at Bellerive over McIlroy and Cantlay
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Wyndham Clark lost the lead with a double bogey on the first hole at Bellerive. And then he left Rory McIlroy, Gary Woodland and everyone else behind at the BMW Championship. Clark shot a 65 despite a bogey on the final hole. That gives him a five-shot lead going into the final round as the U.S. Open champion goes for his third win this year. McIlroy had three straight birdies late in his round for a 65. Patrick Cantlay shot a 66 in his bold bid to move into the top 30 and qualify for the Tour Championship.
Bills offer condolences, support to defensive tackle Ed Oliver following death of his 2-year-old son
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Buffalo Bills are giving defensive tackle Ed Oliver support and space following the accidental death of his 2-year-old son. Oliver has been grieving throughout training camp and many of his teammates only learned of the tragic accident Friday. Following Saturday’s 31-7 exhibition win in Cleveland, Bills quarterback Josh Allen said the team is standing with Oliver. The toddler was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in a residential pool in Harris County, Texas, on June 28, a person briefed on the accident told The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team and player have not revealed that information.
Reds' Bleday hits for cycle in 1st 4 at-bats against Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) — JJ Bleday of the Cincinnati Reds hit for the cycle Saturday night in his first four at-bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Cincinnati left fielder doubled in the first inning, tripled in the third and singled in the fourth. He homered to right on the first pitch from Arizona’s Zack Littell in the sixth inning, giving the Reds an 8-2 lead. It was the eighth cycle in franchise history dating to 1890. Bleday is the first Cincinnati player to hit for a cycle since Elly De La Cruz on June 23, 2023, against Atlanta. There were three previous cycles in the majors this year.
Deshaun Watson calls booing by Browns fans 'disrespectful' and 'personal,' but QB feels love on road
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson fired back at his detractors, calling the booing he heard during a home exhibition game against Buffalo “disrespectful” and “personal.” Watson has a complicated relationship with Cleveland fans because of injuries, off-field issues and a $230 million contract. He was booed loudly during the second half of the 31-7 loss. Watson completed just 5 of 12 passes for 36 yards and threw an interception. He came off the bench because the Browns started Shedeur Sanders, who is competing with Watson for the starting job. Watson also mentioned that fans cheered when he tore his Achilles tendon in 2024.
Skubal shakes off 3-run first inning, then settles in to dominate for his 1st win as a Dodger
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tarik Skubal started shaky but shone to earn his first win since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in a blockbuster deal ahead of the trade deadline. He beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 as the Dodgers won their fifth in a row. The two-time Cy Young Award winner struck out 11 batters, just one off his season best. After a rough first inning, Skubal retired 20 of his final 23 batters. He allowed three runs and five hits with one walk. Skubal says his execution was good and he feels confident commanding the ball.
Mariners’ Kade Anderson signs autographs, takes it all in before impressing in big league debut
SEATTLE (AP) — Well before Kade Anderson threw his first MLB pitch, the Seattle Mariners’ prized left-hander took some time to make a few fans’ days. The 22-year-old Anderson got done with his warmup routine on Saturday quicker than usual before his much-ballyhooed big league debut against the Chicago Cubs. So, rather than ignore the young fans who watched his bullpen session, Anderson scribbled his signature a handful of times before the Mariners beat the Cubs 5-4 in walk-off fashion.
Serena Williams will play mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz in her return to the US Open
NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open. The U.S. Tennis Association announced Saturday that Williams and Alcaraz had been given a wild card into the tournament. The mixed doubles main draw begins Tuesday. It will be Williams’ first time playing at the U.S. Open since 2022. She returned to tennis this summer. Alcaraz announced this week he would return to defend his U.S. Open singles title after being sidelined since April with a right wrist injury. Williams isn't planning to play singles in New York.
A thumbs-up and 30 pitches: Ohtani’s latest step back toward the Dodgers’ mound
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani faced teammate Will Smith in live batting practice. There's no definitive timeline for Ohtani to return to pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani threw 30 pitches and ended the session with a thumbs-up. Ohtani hasn't pitched since July 3 due to left knee soreness. Meanwhile, All-Star outfielder Andy Pages went on the injured list Saturday with a left hand fracture. The team recalled outfielder Alek Thomas from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Thomas joined the Dodgers on May 12 via trade from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Man United and Tottenham make woeful starts in the Premier League to puncture preseason positivity
It took just one round of the Premier League to puncture the preseason positivity surrounding Manchester United and Tottenham. Saturday in England's top division began with United getting rolled over by promoted Hull in an embarrassing 2-0 loss. It ended with Tottenham getting overwhelmed in a 3-0 defeat at Brentford. United, the 20-time English champion, has a new permanent manager in Michael Carrick and a freshly renovated midfield but still looks well short of being a title challenger. Tottenham was one of the biggest spenders in Europe this summer with $300 million, and counting, of new players in its squad but it didn't show.
