Reds put C Stephenson on IL with thumb fracture

Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson was placed on the injured list Wednesday because of a small fracture on the tip of his left thumb. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Reds put C Stephenson on IL with thumb fracture

Mets OF Nimmo (neck) exits early at Nationals

Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo was removed in the second inning against Washington because of neck stiffness. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Mets OF Nimmo (neck) exits early at Nationals

Schottenheimer expects Parsons for opener

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer is confident Pro Bowl edge rusher Micah Parsons will be available for the Sept. 4 season opener against the Eagles. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Schottenheimer expects Parsons for opener

Sources: Jets land Phillips in 2nd DT trade of day

The Jets acquired Harrison Phillips from Minnesota, sources told ESPN, their second trade of the day for a defensive tackle after they added Jowon Briggs from the Browns. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Sources: Jets land Phillips in 2nd DT trade of day

49ers' Shanahan: WR Robinson suspended 3 games

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday on San Francisco’s KNBR radio that receiver Demarcus Robinson has been suspended three games stemming from a misdemeanor DUI charge. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} 49ers' Shanahan: WR Robinson suspended 3 games

Saints acquire WR Vele, send picks to Broncos

The Saints added to their receiver room ahead of the regular-season opener Wednesday, acquiring Devaughn Vele in a trade with the Broncos, who received two future draft picks in return. Source: ESPN Football News {$excerpt:n} Saints acquire WR Vele, send picks to Broncos

Injured Messi out of Miami's Leagues Cup QF

Lionel Messi is out of Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup quarterfinal against Tigres UANL on Wednesday night due to an ongoing “minor” muscle injury. Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} Injured Messi out of Miami's Leagues Cup QF

Brewers fans line up for free burgers after streak

A Milwaukee-area fast-food chain said it expects to give out about 180,000 burgers in the wake of the Brewers’ franchise-record 14-game win streak. Source: ESPN Baseball Headlines {$excerpt:n} Brewers fans line up for free burgers after streak

Offshore betting on LLWS irks team managers

Managers of teams participating in the Little League World Series are not pleased with offshore bookmakers who are offering betting odds on games at the annual showcase. Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} Offshore betting on LLWS irks team managers

Fever's Clark also has bone bruise, source says

Fever star Caitlin Clark, already out with a groin issue, suffered a mild bone bruise after tweaking her left ankle during a workout earlier this month, a source told ESPN, confirming a Fieldhouse Files report. Source: ESPN Tide Nation Recruiting News {$excerpt:n} Fever's Clark also has bone bruise, source says