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Detroit manager A.J. Hinch indicated Tuesday that Justin Verlander is aiming for one more big-league start at Comerica Park before his career ends, as the Tigers welcomed back Tarik Skubal on the same day.
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The Gophers’ non-conference slate is reportedly finalized, continuing a trend of matchups against major-conference programs as Minnesota looks to improve outside the Big Ten.
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The move, first reported by Yahoo Sports, would keep the Gators’ head coach in Gainesville while placing him among the highest-paid coaches in men’s college basketball.
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Cleveland’s last preseason game is a high-stakes look at whether Dillon Gabriel’s experience or Taylen Green’s upside earns early security on the 53-man roster.
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Chicago’s offensive line has several open questions entering camp, and the status of second-year tackle Ozzy Trapilo remains a work in progress following his January patellar tendon injury. Reported practice ramp-up is encouraging, but the Bears appear to be taking the long view.
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With the league’s preseason winding down, all 32 clubs must get down to 53 players by Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. ET. The final cut date is coming on a Sunday for one key reason, and it changes how quickly some teams have to make decisions.
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Asked about the depth-chart path behind expected starter Kirk Cousins, Las Vegas offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak said the team has not made a final call on whether Aidan O’Connell or rookie Fernando Mendoza will serve as the primary backup.
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The University of Florida is reportedly moving to lock in men’s basketball coach Todd Golden with a long-term extension as the Gators prepare for another run at college basketball’s highest goals.
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New York’s manager said Fried will take the ball for one of the Yankees’ two games against Boston on Saturday, Aug. 29, a key move in the middle of an always-charged rivalry.
