53+ min ago (261+ words) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. " The Indianapolis Colts' defense is facing a big loss for at least the remainder of Sunday's matchup with the Houston Texans. On just the second snap of the group's day, cornerback Sauce Gardner dropped back in coverage and broke to follow his man before hopping around on one foot and ultimately going to the ground. Gardner was tended to by trainers for a few moments before being helped up and then flanked by medical staff to the sideline. He was then taken into the blue medical tent for evaluation before trainers helped him to the locker room. Gardner could not put weight on his left leg, and right away, the Colts designated Gardner as questionable to return to the game with a calf injury. At the end of the first quarter, he was officially ruled out. Mekhi Blackmon…...

22+ hour, 6+ min ago (366+ words) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. " The Indianapolis Colts entered the weekend with a nearly spotless injury report ahead of Sunday's home matchup with the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. However, a late addition on Saturday could cause them to alter their plans. The Colts added tight end Tyler Warren to the injury report on Saturday with an illness, marking him as questionable vs. Houston. The rookie first-round pick is the Colts' leader in receiving yards (662), and is second in targets (74) and receptions (55). Aside from Warren, the Colts' only other injury designation is linebacker Jaylon Carlies (ankle), who will not yet be activated from Injured Reserve. Here is how both teams' health is shaping up ahead of Sunday afternoon's matchup. The Colts held a walkthrough on Wednesday rather than a full practice, so Wednesday's injury report is an estimation. OUT'LB Jaylon Carlies (ankle)…...

23+ hour, 8+ min ago (947+ words) It's been over six years, but the Ohio State Buckeyes are finally back in the win column against the program's hated rival, the Michigan Wolverines. The number one storyline coming into this game was the psychological block that head coach Ryan Day has faced when squaring off Michigan. 2024 was the perfect example, as he went into The Game as three-touchdown favorites and sleepwalked to one of the largest upsets in college football last year. This year, Day and the Buckeyes left nothing to chance." Although the result was heavily in Ohio State's favor, the game didn't start that way. The Wolverines took the opening kickoff, and on the first play they hit a huge chunk run into Ohio State territory. Then a few plays later, the Wolverines kicked a field goal to go ahead 3-0. The first two offensive plays for…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (433+ words) The last time that the Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Michigan Wolverines was in 2019, when current Buckeyes' quarterback Julian Sayin was just 12 years old and in middle school. Since that time, there has been one cancellation, one cheating scandal, two beatdowns and one incredible upset. Unfortunately, each of those scenarios going in favor of the Wolverines. This edition of The Game has the chance to be a turning point in this current era of the rivalry." Last year's loss seemed to be rock bottom for the Buckeyes' program. That loss in Columbus lead to a player's only meeting that was emotional and a "come to Jesus" moment for the team. However, the Buckeyes would eventually flipped the script and went on a historic run to the National Championship. They didn't stop there. With a new quarterback under center, Ohio State…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago (451+ words) After signing Dylan Cease to a seven-year deal worth $210 million, the Toronto Blue Jays have a full rotation for 2026. Cease will join Shane Bieber, Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios and Trey Yesavage in the rotation as Toronto looks to get back to the World Series for the second straight season. However, with the rotation now full, the Blue Jays do have a surplus of arms, leading to questions about if they should deal one for bullpen help, bench help or prospect help. Let's look at some of the candidates and the overall situation: --Top 10 prospect Jake Bloss, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery --Lazaro Estrada, who went 4-7 at Triple-A Buffalo with a 5.73 ERA in 2025 --Adam Macko, who went 3-9 with a 4.76 ERA in the minor leagues in 2025. --Bowden Francis, who went 8-5 with a 3.30 ERA in 27 games in 2024, but went just 2-8 with…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago (509+ words) Congratulations are in order for former Seattle Mariners pitcher James Paxton, who is set to earn a major honor of distinction from Baseball Canada." At an upcoming ceremony in January, Paxton is set to become the 14th member of the Canadian Baseball 'Wall of Excellence.' The announcement was made on Thursday: The annual event, now in its 22nd year, will celebrate the outstanding career of alumnus and former big leaguer James Paxton, who will become the 14th inductee onto Baseball Canada's Wall of Excellence, presented by RBC Wealth Management. Paxton was born in Ladner, British Columbia and played for Canada on the national team as an amateur player. That factors into this honor as well, as it's not solely focused on his major-league contributions. In other fun news, the announcement states that former Mariners outfielder and current M's coach Michael Saunders will be…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago (465+ words) On Wednesday, the Toronto Blue Jays struck big on the free agent market by signing right-hander Dylan Cease to a seven-year deal worth $210 million. The move jumpstarts Toronto's offseason as it works to get back to the World Series in 2026, and it completes the starting rotation for next year (if everyone is healthy)." Cease will pair with Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios, Trey Yesavage and Shane Bieber. We covered the rotation more extensively here. Though Cease put together an unsightly 8-12 record and a 4.55 ERA with the San Diego Padres in 2025, he brings elite swing-and-miss traits with him to Toronto. Per @MLBStats on social media:" Dylan Cease struck out 200+ batters each year from 2021-25. Only 3 other active players have matched such a streak: Chris Sale: 20132019 (7 seasons) Max Scherzer: 20122019 (8 seasons) Justin Verlander: 20092013 (5 seasons) A seven-year veteran of the Chicago White Sox and Padres, Cease…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago (432+ words) "Turkey for everyone!'' he screamed. In what was a day of celebration, Dak threw an interception on the first drive of the game. But he marched right back on the next possession, orchestrating a 15-play, 80-yard touchdown drive, converting three third downs all to CeeDee Lamb in the process, which included the touchdown. Then in the third quarter, after Patrick Mahomes drove the field to take a 21-20 lead after a touchdown drive, Dak came straight back and went 68 yards in 13 plays that ended in a Javonte Williams touchdown before finding George Pickens on a two-point conversion. But Dak wasn't done. The defense forced a Chiefs punt, and on the first play of the ensuing drive, Prescott hit CeeDee Lamb, who caught that [expletive] ball for a monster 51-yard gain as Dallas started from its own 10-yard line, to help set…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago (458+ words) The only negative mark on Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day's career has been his well-documented struggles against the team up North. In the last three matchups, Day has fallen into the trap that Michigan has set for him. He has tried to win the football game on Michigan's terms. He has repeatadly tried to win the game between the tackles instead of unleashing his great wide receivers to win the game through the air. When asked about whether he felt it was necessary to win the rushing battle to win the football game, Day would give a simple response: "Whatever it takes to win The Game." In the past, he would have emphatically answered this as a yes, or at least would have played that style of football. Now, this year, he knows that his team is leagues…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago (440+ words) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. " Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones was diagnosed with a fibula injury last week before the team's game with the Kansas City Chiefs. Details have now emerged that the injury specifically is a fracture, according to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: When Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced the injury to reporters last Friday, the very next question was whether the injury was a fracture. "I'm not going to get into specifics," Steichen said. "It's a fibula, and he's good to go." Steichen was then asked whether it would be an injury that Jones has to maintain throughout the remainder of the season. "I don't know. We'll see," Steichen answered. "I mean, he's ready to go. He was a full participant today (Friday), and he'll be ready to go for Sunday." "Yeah, I'm not going to get…...