WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) The Texas Rangers recalled infielder/outfielder Cody Freeman and selected the contract of left-hander Marco Gonzales from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday. Right-hander Ben Peoples and infielder/outfielder Cam Cauley were optioned to Round Rock, and right-hander Luis Curvelo was designated for assignment.Freeman is hitting .235 in seven major league games this season. Gonzales has a 1.50 ERA over six innings with one save in two appearances for Texas.Cauley, a rookie, hit .207 with one home run and one RBI over 28 games for Texas. Peoples is 0-1 with a 2.51 ERA over 14 appearances for the Rangers.___See APs full MLB coverage here

LOS ANGLEES (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers placed right-hander Abner Uribe on the 15-day injured list Friday due to a forearm flexor strain and recalled right-hander Grant Anderson from Triple-A Nashville.Uribe, 26, had a MRI that did not show a serious injury and he was able to play catch. There is no timetable for a return.Uribe was on a run of 21 consecutive scoreless outings dating to June 20. He walked two batters in his most recent outing Sunday against Minnesota. The IL move is retroactive to Tuesday.The Brewers setup man was 4-2 with six saves and a 2.05 ERA over 49 appearances. In four MLB seasons, all with Milwaukee, he is 10-6 with 17 saves and a 2.24 ERA over 170 appearances, all in relief. Anderson, 29, is 3-3 with a 3.70 ERA in 44 relief appearances for the Brewers this season. Anderson was optioned to Nashville on Aug. 5 when left-hander Kyle Harrison was activated off the injured list and had a 12.00 ERA at Triple-A in three relief outings.___See APs full MLB coverage here

It's time topunch another ticket to the Little League World Series.\nMORE INTRO GOES HERE!\nNow, it's a winner-take-all rematch. Follow along for the latest live updates from the game, with first pitch scheduled for 9 p.m. ET, Friday, Aug. 14 in San Bernardino, California.\nHow to watch 2026 Little League World Series West Region Championship\nDate: Aug. 14Time: 9 p.m. ETTV: ESPNStream: ESPN+Location: San Bernardino, CaliforniaTeams: Hawaii (Kawaihau Community LL) vs. Southern California (Sweetwater Valley LL)\n Watch LLWS games with Fubo \nLittle League World Series schedule, bracket \n Dates: Aug. 19-30 TV: ESPN | ESPN2 | ABC Stream: ESPN+ Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania \n United States Regions \n Great Lakes Metro Mid-Atlantic Midwest Mountain New England Northwest Southeast Southwest West \n International Regions \n Asia-Pacific Australia Canada Caribbean Curacao Europe & Africa Japan Latin America Mexico Panama \nThis article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Hawaii vs Southern California LLWS West Region Championship: Live updates, where to watch

The 2026 high school football season is underway in Georgia.Action kicked off on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with quarterback Elam Rahman leading North Gwinnett to an upset 37-22 victory over USA TODAY Sports Super 25 No. 12 Graysonin the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.Rahman completed 8-of-9 passes for 148 yards and three touchdowns in the upset victory. The result will certainly have an impact on the Super 25 entering Week 1 of the season.Before then, a handful of more teams are in action on Friday, Aug. 14, in the Peach State, as other states including Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada and Florida enter the fray for the high school season kicking off. No. 15 Carrolltonand No. 19 Creeksideare Super 25 teams that kick off next week. Here's a look at the scores of Georgia high school football games today:This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Georgia high school football scores as GHSA kicks off

Ral Jimnez and wife repay Wolves fans' love with a giftRal Jimnez came off the bench to secure a 2-2 draw for Wolverhampton against Blackburn as early as the 93rd minute this Friday (14), in the opening round of the Championship.It was his first goal since returning to the club where he is an idol.A goal that part of the Wolves supporters at Molineux celebrated using a gift from the striker and his wife, actress Daniela Basso.The Mexican's first spell at the club (2018/2023) was marked by goals and by the skull fracture he suffered in 2020 which kept him out of football for eight months.His three seasons at Fulham did not stop the now 35-year-old from continuing to receive affection from Wolves fans.And his way of repaying some of that support was by giving those in attendance in the South Bank, one of the stadium sections, a scarf.The item, made in the colors of Mexico, featured the phrase "Si, seor!" (Yes, sir!), which the fans sing for the player.The idea for the gift came from Daniela. And it had the club's support, since production began only a week before the match.Wolves themselves highlighted the initiative.The fracture suffered by Jimnez happened after a collision with David Luiz, who was playing for Arsenal, in a Premier League match in November 2020. Catherine Ivill - 2020 Getty Images JOHN WALTON - AFP or licensors JOHN WALTON - AFP or licensors Catherine Ivill - 2020 Getty ImagesThe case was serious. Jimnez was at real risk of losing his life, something he himself highlighted when he returned to action:"They (the doctors) told me it was a miracle that I survived. The bone had broken and there was a small bleed inside my brain. That's why the surgery had to be quick, and the doctors did a very good job."Ral only managed to put up good numbers again while wearing the Fulham shirt.And now, he begins a new chapter with the full support of the Wolves.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

Every NFL player has carved out their own unique path to the league, but there aren't many as difficult as Byron Young's. The Los Angeles Rams' Pro Bowl outside linebacker and the team's 2025 sack leader is on the verge of a massive payday in the next six months, while continuing to be a tremendous force on the line of scrimmage.Overcoming various hurdles in his personal and professional life, including COVID, junior college, balancing work and studies while being an unknown prospect Young is built for the big moment, and his head coach couldn't agree more.I think what's been great for B.Y. is he's just gotten better every single year," said Rams head coach Sean McVay. "And when you know his backstory, what an incredible human being. You want to talk about a guy that's mentally and physically tough. I thought his best practice of camp was against the Cowboys."We've obviously been smart with what his workload looks like. He felt good. I thought he had some good, quick wins, being able to counter inside. I thought he was stout against the run. He did a really good job with everything that was asked of him the other day. He had another good day today. If you don't love B.Y., something is wrong with you. He's a special human. His story's incredible. I love everything he's about.It seems that when Young is going against a real opponent, his game takes a step up. Last season, Young evolved his personal training process, incorporating Pilates into his weekly regimen. His constant approach to refining his development has put him in a class of his own, and as he enters Year 4, he's surrounded by the best defense he's ever played with.Thats an exciting thought for a player who already has 27.5 career sacks.This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Sean McVay: Something is wrong with you if you dont like Byron Young

Editor's note: USA TODAY Sports is providing live updates and highlights of Friday's matchup between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever here.\nIndiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark exited Friday's matchup against the Dallas Wings right before halftime after appearing to twist her left ankle, but fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis let out a sigh of relief after she returned.\nWith less than one minute remaining in the second quarter, Clark stepped on the foot of Wings forward Alysha Clark and turned her left ankle. Clark grimaced and struggled to put weight on her left foot. She fought to stay in the possession and immediately limped back to the locker room when play was stopped with 40.4 seconds remaining.\nHowever, the Fever weren't without Clark long. She was back on the court to start the third quarter.\nCaitlin Clark limps to the locker room after suffering an apparent ankle/foot injury, as it looked on the ION broadcast. pic.twitter.com/9GKgVWPdyp Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) August 15, 2026\nClark has a game-high 19 points, shooting 7-of-11 from the field and 0-of-4 from the 3-point line. She also has five assists, three rebounds and one steal so far. Ten of her 19 points have come in the third quarter after the injury scare. \nClark was probable heading into Friday's matchup with a back injury designation, before being upgraded to available. \nThe USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.\nThis article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Caitlin Clark injury update: Fever star returns after turning ankle

New team, same Malik Willis.The former Green Bay Packers quarterback played just one series as the new starter for the Miami Dolphins in their preseason opener against the Washington Commanders on Friday, Aug. 14. And he displayed similar traits as he did with the Packers over the last couple of years.He looked poised in the pocket, used his legs when he needed to on scrambles, made a deep throw and led a touchdown drive that lasted 14 plays that stretched 93 yards. Willis' final stat line on the night: 4-of-5 passing with 52 yards and a quarterback rating of 102.5, plus two carries. Sound familiar? In his last game starting for the Packers in Week 17 last year while filling in for an injured Jordan Love, Willis also led an opening touchdown drive against the Baltimore Ravens. It was a game under the lights before a nationally televised audience that likely further put him on the radar of general managers everywhere. Willis spent the last two years as Love's backup and usually rose to the occasion when called upon during the 2024 and 2025 seasons. His performances put him as one of the top free agents this offseason. The Dolphins signed Willis to a three-year, $67.5 million contract to take over at QB as the franchise parted ways with former first-round pick Tua Tagovailoa.The Dolphins are in rebuild mode in 2026 with not only Willis at QB but also former Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as the new head coach.Willis, Hafley and the Dolphins come to Lambeau Field during the regular season to face the Packers in a Week 15 game on Sunday, Dec. 20.Malik Willis statsHere were Willis' stats in the preseason opener against the Commanders:Completions: 4Attempts: 5Passing Yards: 43 yardsRating: 102.5Carries: 2 carriesRushing Yards: 9 yardsMalik Willis led the Dolphins to a TD on his only drive of the game in his Miami preseason debut pic.twitter.com/2g7l9zquFX Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) August 14, 2026Malik Willis, Dolphins highlightsOne of Willis' four completions came on a 28-yard highlight-reel grab from Caleb Douglas on a third down. The Commanders were called for defensive pass interference but the Dolphins declined the penalty and continued marching down the field. Seven plays later, they were in the end zone on a DeVon Achane 1-yard TD.What a way to start the game @malikwillis @Caedeezypic.twitter.com/Uane3p5fyy Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) August 14, 2026This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Ex-Packers QB Malik Willis impresses in Dolphins debut, see highlights

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - AUGUST 08: Seth Lugo #67 of the Kansas City Royals pitches in the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Kauffman Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Amy Kontras/Amy Kontras/Getty Images) | Amy Kontras/Getty ImagesBefore the 2025 season even came to a close, there were a few things people around baseball knew. The Royals needed outfield help.The Royals coveted Taylor WardThe Angels were finally willing to part with him at a price the Royals could pay.The Royals had depth at starting pitchingQuickly, the rumored trade became Kris Bubic for Taylor Ward. It was only a matter of time. But then something weird happened. On November 19th, Taylor Ward was traded to a 2024 Wild Card team that had missed in 2025 for a pitcher who had shown flashes of brilliance but had been hurt far too often. Except it was to the Orioles for Grayson Rodriguez instead of to the Royals for Kris Bubic.Rumor has it that the Angels had actually agreed to the latter deal but backed out of it when the Orioles offered Rodriguez. As a Royals fan, its easy to assume the Angels ended up making the better deal. But Bubic has actually been worth far more than Rodriguez this season as both have continued to deal with injuries; at least Bubic had a handful of high-quality starts before his problems began. Rodriguez has a 7.20 ERA thanks to a lack of command or control this season, leading to walks and home runs aplenty.Its difficult to say whether Taylor Ward would have been enough to keep the Royals afloat this year. It seems unlikely given that injuries overwhelmed the team after the rough start. But he wouldnt have hurt the team. So, yeah, Im hoping for a little revenge in Anaheim of Los Angeles tonight.Theres very little in the way of positive results for Rodriguez so far this season. He throws a four-seamer that averages 96 MPH, a changeup, a slider, and a curveball. His changeup gets above-average whiffs, and thats about it. All of his pitches get hit hard. He throws the fastball, which grades well even if the results arent there, more than half the time. The changeup mostly gets thrown to lefties, the slider mostly to righties, and the curveball barely gets used either way.Seth Lugo, the Royals starter for tonight, couldnt be more different if he tried. We all know what hes about, but lets check out the pitching summary page for him as a refresher anyway.His summary includes more pitches than Ive ever seen listed before. Its just too bad theres so much dang blue. He throws every single breaking pitch Ive ever heard of, minus the screwball and knuckle-curve. And for all I know, the knuckle-curve gets folded into the normal curveball there. He also throws every variety of fastball. He doesnt throw a splitter, a palmball, a vulcan-change, a kick-change, a knuckleball, or a forkball. And you almost have to wonder why he hasnt folded variations on all of those pitches into his repertoire as well. Or, well, maybe he has, and he just doesnt throw them often enough for them to be included on this already number-littered image.LineupsFacing a right-hander for the first time in nearly a week, the Royals have put Carter Jensen and his .299 OBP back in the leadoff spot. For what its worth, he leads the team with 4.12 pitches per plate appearance, 20th in MLB. Hes also in the 75th percentile for chase and 61st percentile in walk rate. The problem is that hes only in the 19th percentile in whiff rate and 10th percentile in strikeout rate. So, basically, there are arguments on both sides of him batting leadoff. Since he enjoys it, the at-bats can only help his development, and wins and losses dont matter at this point, Im all for letting him do it.With Salvador Perez out of the lineup after Wednesdays injury, Carter Jensen is back behind the dish, and Josh Rojas will be the Designated Hitter. You all know I love me some Josh Rojas: Designated Hitter. Nick Loftin, who might have the least raw power on the team (its between him, Tyler Tolbert, and Luke Maile; the other two arent in the lineup), will bat cleanup.

Former Oregon Ducks great Marcus Mariota didn't get his NFL preseason off to the start he hoped for. On Friday night, Mariota started the first game of the preseason under center for the Washington Commanders against the Miami Dolphins, but left during the first drive of the game with an apparent leg injury.Mariota delivered a deep pass downfield to wide receiver Dyami Brown for a 22-yard gain, but took a big hit from a defender in the process. On the next play, Mariota turned around to hand the ball off to rookie running back Kaytron Allen, but stumbled as he pivoted. He immediately left the game and went to the locker room with assitance from the training staff.The extent of Mariota's injury is currently unknown, as well as which play he was injured on. As he walked off the field, reports say Mariota was gesturing toward his knee before he made his way to the locker room.Marcus Mariota non contact injury on handoff. Watch him top left. Hes out of the game.Was patting his knee when trainers came out. pic.twitter.com/aBDhMWHTL7 Grant Paulsen (@GrantPaulsen) August 14, 2026Unfortunately, Mariota has dealt with many injuries in his NFL career, which is now entering its 12th season. Mariota has battled knee pain in the past, and the 32-year-old veteran has missed plenty of games in his career. Over the past two seasons with the Commanders, however, Mariota has filled in admirably for Jayden Daniels, who has also missed time with injuries.Mariota's place on the roster is secure as the team's backup quarterback. Sam Hartman replaced Mariota in the preseason game and is also competing for a roster spot. Time will tell how much time Mariota will miss in the preseason or in the regular season, depending on the severity of the injury.Mariota remains Oregon's lone Heisman Trophy winner after his historic 2014 season, which led the Ducks to an appearance in the national championship game and he became the No. 2 overall pick by the Tennessee Titans in the 2015 NFL Draft. He has also made stops in his NFL career with the Las Vegas Raiders, Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles.Contact/Follow@Ducks_Wireon X (formerly Twitter) and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of Oregon Ducks news, notes, and opinions.This article originally appeared on Ducks Wire: Marcus Mariota exits NFL preseason game with apparent injury