Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was formally charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation against a minor in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday.
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The Nationals have demoted All-Star shortstop CJ Abrams after he stayed out all night at a Chicago-area casino before a day game against the Cubs, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Read More
Michigan star tight end Colston Loveland has been ruled out of Saturday's game against No. 11 USC with an undisclosed injury. Read More
Steelers starting right tackle Troy Fautanu injured a knee in practice Friday and is sidelined indefinitely, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Read More
SPONSOR BUZZ OTHER NEWSBijan Robinson hopes to pursue an acting career, and friendships such as the one he has with Matthew McConaughey could help. Read More
Utah quarterback Cam Rising is a game-time decision with an injury to his throwing hand, sources told ESPN, with the expectation that he will attempt to start. Read More
The Phillies clinched their third consecutive playoff appearance Friday night with a 12-2 victory over the Mets. They can secure their first NL East title since 2011 with one more win over New York this weekend. Read More
Juan Soto was originally in the lineup for Friday night's game against the Athletics but was pulled out after reporting soreness and swelling in his left leg. Manager Aaron Boone said X-rays were negative. Read More
49ers tight end George Kittle is doubtful for Sunday's game at Los Angeles with a hamstring injury, while two of San Francisco's top defenders, Nick Bosa and Charvarius Ward, are listed as questionable. Read More
East Carolina's Shavon Revel Jr., one of the top cornerback prospects in the upcoming NFL draft, tore an ACL in practice and is out for the season, sources told ESPN. Read More
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