Redskins-Giants won’t be battle of rookie QBs … yet
New York Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones made a strong first impression in Week 3.
MLB notebook: Cubs’ Epstein denies Red Sox rumors
Asserting that he has plenty to work on as president of baseball operations with the Chicago Cubs, Theo Epstein said Wednesday that his attention is not focused on his former job with the Boston Red Sox, which is now vacant.
MLB calls for new look at baseballs amid HR boom
Major League Baseball has already taken one look at why so many home runs have been hit in recent seasons, but with 2019 taking the home run blitz to new extremes, commissioner Rob Manfred said it’s time to check again.
Cook carries Vikings into Chicago for NFC North showdown
Kirk Cousins expects “big-boy football” when the Minnesota Vikings visit the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon.
Brissett looks to stay hot vs. visiting Raiders
Jacoby Brissett gets a shot at the Oakland Raiders for the first time in his career Sunday afternoon when the host Indianapolis Colts seek a third straight win in a duel of former playoff combatants and Super Bowl champs.
NFL Notebook: Chargers RB Gordon to reportedly end holdout
Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is ending his holdout and will report to the team Thursday, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.
South Africa will be stronger after New Zealand defeat: Boks’ Nienaber
South Africa defense coach Jacques Nienaber has warned Rugby World Cup rivals the team has emerged stronger from its opening 23-13 Pool B loss to New Zealand in Yokohama.
NFL notebook: Newton reportedly has Lisfranc injury
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is dealing with a Lisfranc injury and could require surgery, per multiple reports Tuesday.
NBA notebook: Nets GM expects Durant to miss 2019-20
Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks confirmed Tuesday that forward Kevin Durant is expected to miss the entire 2019-20 season as he recovers from a torn right Achilles sustained in June.
Reports: Warriors sign Chriss to one-year deal
The Golden State Warriors have signed free-agent forward Marquese Chriss to a one-year deal, according to a report Tuesday by Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.
