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Antonio Pierce names Gardner Minshew starting quarterback

Rachel Gossen

Gardner Minshew II has been named the Raiders' starting quarterback for the 2024 season, Head Coach Antonio Pierce announced Sunday morning.

"Myself, [Tom] Telesco and Luke Getsy discussed it this morning," Pierce said. "A lot of things went into it. It wasn't based off of last night. There's a lot of factors. We feel like Gardner gives us the best opportunity to get off to a fast start."

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"Believe in your abilities": Purani Dilli 6 pacer Ishant Sharma's message to young players

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Purani Dilli 6 pacer Ishant Sharma is eager to get back on the field and showcase his skills in the ongoing Delhi Premier League (DPL) here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Purani Dilli 6 is locking horns with East Delhi Riders on Tuesday and will meet West Delhi Lions on Wednesday. Ishant last played a white-ball match in IPL 2024 and is looking forward to stepping on the fiel

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"It's just a position...happy to bat anywhere": Australia's Steve Smith ahead of Border Gavaskar Trophy

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Australia batter Steven Smith is open to batting at any position ahead of the upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy against India. Since David Warner brought the curtain down on his illustrious Test career, Australia promoted Smith to the opening slot. However, since his promotion, he has had a mixed bag of performances at the opening slot. The 35-year-old has racked up 171 runs at an average

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Injuries force a handful of transactions Monday

Darin Gantt

CHARLOTTE - The Panthers added some needed secondary depth Monday after suffering a series of injuries last week.

The team signed cornerbacks Chris Wilcox and Quandre Mosely after a workout on Monday.

Corner became a position of need last week when head coach Dave Canales said that starter Dane Jackson would miss "six-weeks-ish" with a hamstring, and then Lamar Jackson and Anthony Brown l

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Ireland players soar high in latest ICC Women's Rankings

Dubai [UAE], August 20 (ANI): Ireland players soared high in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC) Women's rankings following their ODI series triumph over Sri Lanka. Ireland have already clinched the ODI series against Sri Lanka after taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. Ireland's Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Amy Hunter and Arlene Kelly were rewarded for their performances with their remarkable all-round efforts. Pr

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CHINA-HEBEI-PINGXIANG COUNTY-CHILDREN WHEELS BUSINESS (CN)

(240820) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, Aug. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A worker moves a children bicycle frame at a children wheels factory in Pingxiang County, north China's Hebei Province, Aug. 19, 2024. Pingxiang, dubbed the "city of children wheels," has made great efforts in boosting its children wheels business in recent years. Products here have been sold to

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"Hopefully, we can turn the tables...": Steve Smith on Australia's 10-year record in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Experienced batter Steven Smith has said that Australia "need to" end India's dominance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy by reclaiming the title. For the current generation of Australian stars, a Test series win over India remains an elusive dream. Australia Test captain Pat Cummins, along with others, are still hunting to lift the Border-Gavaskar Trophy despite claiming the World Test Cha

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TWENTYMAN: 5 players who stood out in Lions' second preseason game

Tim Twentyman

The Detroit Lions notched their first preseason win Saturday with a 24-23 come-from-behind victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. There's only one more preseason game left before roster cuts, which means there's only a couple more weeks for players to make a final push for spots and playing time.

Here's a look at five players who helped themselves with their performances against Kansas City:

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Updates: Caelen Carson returns to practice

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August 19 Caelen Carson

#41 CB

Height: 6-0 Weight: 195 lbs College: Wake Forest

6:30 p.m. - It was a short stay on the sideline for Caelen Carson, having missed the second game of the preseason when the Dallas Cowb

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Marist Liufau building rookie confidence in preseason

Nick Harris

OXNARD, Calif. - It's still early for rookie linebacker Marist Liufau as he gets settled in his new jersey and new scheme in the NFL, but it's been clear through just a few weeks that the Hawaiian native brings a certain level of confidence that has him hitting the ground running.

Through two preseason games, Liufau has been trusted in early game situations including a start ag

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Mazi Smith back to 'business as usual'

Nick Harris

OXNARD, Calif. - After an allergic reaction on Friday afternoon that prevented him from traveling to Las Vegas for the second preseason game against the Raiders, defensive tackle Mazi Smith was back at practice on Monday taking part in his normal workload in a walkthrough mock game.

While the team was loading the buses in Oxnard to travel to LAX Airport on Friday, Smith immedia

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Carl Lawson on joining Cowboys, defensive reunions and 2024 outlook

Patrik Walker

OXNARD, Calif. - Help isn't on the way for the Dallas Cowboys' defensive line, because it's already arrived. That aid comes in the form of both Jordan Phillips and Carl Lawson, the former having been acquired via trade with the New York Giants while the latter signs as a free agent following an impressive workout not long ago.

Lawson was unable to make his debut for the Cowbo

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Max60: New York Strikers beat Miami Lions, register first win

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): New York Strikers defeated Miami Lions by five wickets to register their first win in the Max60 cricket tournament being held at the Caymans Island.New York Strikers will next play Grand Cayman Jaguars on Tuesday. (Wednesday 2:30 AM IST)Electing to bowl on Monday, Isuru Udana gave a perfect start to New York strikers, drawing the first blood in the final delivery of the opening over in

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Punjab FC announces signing of Argentine midfielder Ezequiel Vidal

Mohali (Punjab)[India], August 20 (ANI): Punjab FC has announced the signing of Argentine midfielder Norberto Ezequiel Vidal as the fifth foreign signing for the 2024-25 season. The Argentine player last featured for Indonesian top-flight side Persita Tangerang. The 29-year-old was born in Bahia Blanca in Argentina and primarily plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger. He started his professional career in 2011 with

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White Sox hope to keep heat on wild-card-aspiring Giants

(Photo credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports) The Chicago White Sox will call upon pride and the inspiration of two local talents when they continue a three-game road series against the playoff-contending San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. The visitors had an early lead and made a late rally in the series opener on Monday, but both wentfor naught in a hard-fought, 5-3 loss. The win allowed the Giants to move withi

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Bailey Ober, Twins shoot to slow Padres' momentum

(Photo credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) The San Diego Padres own the best record in the major leagues since the All-Star break, 21-6, after earning a 5-3 win over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Monday. The Padres will try to continue their run on Tuesday against Minnesota in the middle contest of a three-game series. The Monday result allowed San Diego to maintain a one-game advantage on Arizona for the National

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"It would be cool to be part of an Olympics": Australia's Steve Smith

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Australia batter Steven Smith has not ruled out the possibility of making an appearance in the LA 2028 Paris Olympics. Smith, 35, hasn't dropped any hint about his retirement plans. With the T20 format set to be played at the LA 28 Olympics, Smith sees himself playing the shortest format of cricket in the next four years. "I could still be playing T20 cricket in four years, so you never

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Time Is Near for Jets WR Mike Williams

Big Wideout Targets Next Week for a Return to Team Drills Eric Allen

For the past two weeks, Jets WR Mike Williams has participated in individual drills after being activated from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list.

"Routes, drills, blocking, stuff with the quarterback - whatever everybody else is doing is what I'm doing as far as individuals," Williams told reporters Monday about his limited wor