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Masyn Winn, Victor Scott lead hitting-happy bunch of Cardinals prospects

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:20:34 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The future is forefront for a St. Louis Cardinals team that just traded some key pieces and appears on track to miss the postseason this year. Lead executive John Mozeliak is hopeful the big-league birds will be competitive again next season, and much of that will largely depend on the development of the baby birds. At the Triple-A and Double-A levels, the Cardinals have quite a few prospects hitting their way to major-league aspirations. Lately, infielder Masyn Winn and outfielder Victor Scott II are the ones setting the bar high. Both have a unique skillset of top-notch contact and speed. Winn is leading the charge a little more with the hits, and Scott a little more with the legs. Masyn WinnWinn, a 21-year-old shortstop and 2020 first-round draft pick, earned ample opportunity in spring training while many Cardinals regulars competed in the World Baseball Classic. Winn led the team in hits (18), runs scored (11) and stolen bases (4) and proved a sparkplug on the verge...

Broncos coach Sean Payton expects QB Russell Wilson, healthy players to play in preseason opener

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:20:34 GMT

Sean Payton called his shot all the way back in March and hasn’t changed his tune yet.Broncos starters are going to see time in the preseason. Some will be held back next Friday at Arizona for the preseason opener if they’re dealing with injuries. Some, like running back Javonte Williams, may see time later on as rehabilitations continue. But most or all will play at some point and many will see time against the Cardinals.“I haven’t shelled it out yet, but (starters) are going to play,” he said. “We’ll figure out the snaps. We typically break the game into three phases, first, second and third phase and then special teams we might just have two phases, but we’ll have a plan, especially as we get into next week. I have a few notes written down.“I don’t have a pitch count. I don’t have an exclusion list, if somebody has a leg injury that we (want to manage). But you can expect to see our guys play a little bit.”Ev...

49ers QB Roll Call: Trey Lance TD throw to Willie Snead salvages day

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:20:34 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Here is how the 49ers’ quarterbacks meandered through Saturday’s practice, perhaps the most unimpressive one of training camp:BROCK PURDYAside from conditioning work such as running and lifting weights, Purdy had this practice off to rest his surgically repaired elbow, as scheduled after throwing on back-to-back days. He was a sounding board for Sam Darnold after practice on the field quarterbacks do extra work.How has center Jake Brendel seen in Purdy’s comeback? “Honestly it feels like nothing’s changed, which is a great thing,” Brendel said. “He ended his season with obviously an injury but he was playing at the top of his game, and he’s still getting better each week. Every single day he might screw up one or two plays in practice, but the next practice, you deliberately see him fix that problem. That’s what you want from a second-year quarterback.”TREY LANCEHis 13th and final throw of team drills helped s...

Jets’ Sauce Gardner fulfills a promise to his mother and walks the stage as a college graduate

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:20:34 GMT

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Sauce Gardner made a promise to his mother before he became a first-round NFL draft pick. The New York Jets cornerback told her he’d soon take another stroll across a big stage — next time as a college graduate.Gardner kept his word. And he has a diploma from the University of Cincinnati to prove it.“Last year, I felt that was the one box I haven’t checked,” said the reigning Defensive Rookie of the Year who was also an All-Pro. “Now I can really say I made it.”During the Jets’ day off Friday after playing their preseason opener against Cleveland in Canton, Ohio, on Thursday night, Gardner went back to campus and walked across the commencement stage to collect his diploma. He even met a fan who wore a Jets jersey with Gardner’s No. 1 under his gown and Gardner took a few “quick selfies” with several other classmates.“It was cool, man,” Gardner said. “Being able to feel regular. Being able to feel like a student again.” And it came ju...

Washington Spirit looking to mentor next generation of female soccer coaches

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:20:34 GMT

Soccer fans across the country will wake up early Sunday morning to watch the Women’s National Team take on Sweden at the World Cup. At the same time, D.C.’s pro soccer club is looking to mentor the sport’s new generation of female coaches.“I really believe there are so many talented female coaches out there that can help to keep women in the game and also develop and empower female players,” Washington Spirit assistant coach Mami Yamaguchi told WTOP.The Washington Spirit is launching its inaugural Female Coaching Mentorship Program. The team states the program’s goal is to create access and opportunity for women in sports equal to their male peers, on and off-the-field.“So we’re looking at this world of of coaching and realizing that there is a bit of a void in in the area of female coaches and where we want to do our part to try and help grow that,” said President of Soccer Operations Mark Krikorian.The team will review applications, which are due Tuesday, Aug. 8...

Boutier takes 3-shot lead at the Women’s Scottish Open

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:20:34 GMT

IRVINE, Scotland (AP) — Celine Boutier took a three-shot lead at the Women’s Scottish Open after posting a 6-under 66 in the third round on Saturday.Boutier, who won the Évian Championship last Sunday, had eight birdies and two bogeys in her round. The 29-year-old Frenchwoman is 13 under overall.“I feel like my expectations have definitely been higher,” Boutier said. “Like even when I miss a good shot or I make a bogey, I definitely get more annoyed. So I definitely have to keep my expectations kind of like level and not get too far ahead of myself.”Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit (66) is tied for second with Sweden’s Maja Stark (72).Another Swede, Madelene Sagstrom (68), is a further shot back in fourth.Overnight leader Hinako Shibuno, who won the Women’s British Open in 2019, is in a three-way tie for sixth after a 5-over 77. ___AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golfSource

NASCAR Cup Series points leader Martin Truex Jr. re-signs with Joe Gibbs Racing for 2024

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:20:34 GMT

BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Martin Truex Jr. is returning for another run with Joe Gibbs Racing, signing a deal to compete in NASCAR races again next year.The Cup Series points leader made the announcement after he qualified fifth for Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway. “I don’t know if all the guys know yet,” Truex said.Truex’s teammate, Christopher Bell, won the pole and didn’t hear the news until earlier Saturday.“He’s got a couple more wins in him,” Bell said. “I was not expecting him to retire this year.”The 43-year-old Truex certainly has not shown signs of slowing down this season, winning three times. Like Truex did last year, though, he took his time making a decision about his future after publicly pondered retirement.“It didn’t feel right to not come back and keep doing what we are doing,” he said. “Excited to get that out of the way and continue to work on this year and excited for next year as well, too.”The...

Darrelle Revis takes his island to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:20:34 GMT

CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Revis Island has a new home in “Football Heaven.”After Joe Klecko and Fireman Ed got the green-clad crowd roaring “J-E-T-S! Jets! Jets! Jets!” four-time All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis took his spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.“It’s an honor to be here, to stand among the greats,” the soft-spoken Revis said.A first-ballot inductee, Revis was so dominant that opposing quarterbacks stopped throwing the ball his way.He won a Super Bowl in his only season with the New England Patriots before returning home to New York and finished his career with seven Pro Bowl selections.“To the Jets fans, for all the boos and cheers when I was drafted 14th overall to burning my jersey when I signed with the Patriots to now being here in Canton, I guess it’s safe to say we’ve been through a lot together,” Revis said. “You expected great things out of me every single game and I accepted the challenge. Thank you for believing in me and supporting me every step of th...

Oregon crabbers feeling pressures akin to Massachusetts lobstermen

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:20:34 GMT

Oregon crab fishermen are feeling a similar pinch to their Massachusetts lobstermen counterparts as state lawmakers there weigh increased regulations to protect whales.Humpbacks, which migrate off Oregon’s coast, and other whales can get caught in the vertical ropes connected to the heavy traps and drag them around for months, leaving the mammals injured, starved or so exhausted that they can drown.The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission was expected Friday evening to vote on whether to permanently set stricter rules and pot limits put in place in 2020 to protect whales. The restrictions, which were originally supposed to end after this season, would reduce the number of traps, known as pots, and how deep they can drop in the spring and summer months when humpbacks are more likely to encounter them. The commission did not take up the measure that night.The move comes during a turbulent period as Oregon’s Dungeness crab fishery contends with warming oceans, smaller crabs and shortene...

Ticker: Apple’s earnings top analysts’ forecasts, but year-over-year sales drop for third straight quarter

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:20:34 GMT

Apple eked out slightly higher profit even though sales dipped during its latest quarter. The period included the iPhone maker becoming the first publicly held U.S. company to be valued at $3 trillion. Results released Thursday cover April through June and mark the third consecutive quarter that Apple has posted a year-over-year decline in revenue.That’s the company’s longest stretch of falling sales in nearly seven years. Apple indicated revenue is likely to fall again in the current July-to-September quarter, contributing to 2% decline the company’s shares in extended trading. If the stock behaves similarly in Friday’s regular trading session, Apple’s market value will fall below $3 trillion.Wall Street falls again to close out its first losing week in fourStocks fell to close out a rare losing week for Wall Street following mixed reports on the U.S. job market and two of the market’s most influential stocks.The S&P 500 sank 0.5% Friday for its fourth straigh...