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Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Jonah Laulu has been impressive early this season. He already has three sacks in two games, surpassing his total from last year.

Bo Nix and Sean Payton have downplayed their recent sideline exchange during the Denver Broncos' loss at Indianapolis.

Brandon Pfaadt and 42-year-old three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander matched a lot of zeros in a mid-September pitcher's duel between NL West rivals still hoping to get into the playoffs.

Former world sprint champion Fred Kerley has become the first track athlete to join the no-drug-testing Enhanced Games.

Pinch-hitter Nick Sogard's 10th-inning infield grounder off Michael Kelly drove home Nate Eaton with the winning run, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Athletics 5-4 on Wednesday night for their American League-leading 11th walk-off win of the season.

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson called out his team on Wednesday, saying his players' practice habits aren't "championship-caliber."

Marcell Ozuna drove in three runs, Matt Olson hit a solo homer, and the Atlanta Braves completed a four-game sweep with a 9-4 win over the Washington Nationals.

Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker has traveled to Florida for additional treatment on his injured left calf.

Joe Flacco faces mounting pressure as the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback. After a tough game in Baltimore, Flacco and the struggling Browns offense now face a challenging Green Bay defense on Sunday.

Backup catcher Luis Torrens has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list by the New York Mets as they try to hang onto a playoff spot.