Inside the Dynamic Between Falcons QBs Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — When asked about the veteran he replaced as the Falcons’ starting quarterback, Michael Penix Jr. didn’t hesitate to praise Kirk Cousins. There was no facade, just a response seemingly rooted in genuine appreciation.  “He’s definitely someone who I can ask questions to, and he’s always there,” Penix said after Atlanta’s joint…

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Phillies LHP José Alvarado Reinstated Following 80-Game Suspension for PEDs

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander José Alvarado returned from his rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley and was reinstated from the restricted list before Tuesday night’s game against Seattle. Alvarado’s return follows an 80-game suspension for violating baseball’s performance-enhancing drugs policy. Alvarado is ineligible for the postseason, possibly impacting manager Rob Thomson’s decision on who to use…

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3 Senators Named to U.S. Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp – The Hockey Writers – Ottawa Senators

USA Hockey unveiled its highly anticipated Olympic Orientation Camp roster on Tuesday afternoon, naming the 44 players who will travel to Plymouth, Michigan, for the two-day event taking place from Aug 27-28. Unlike with Team Canada, the Americans have brought along three Ottawa Senators. It was already known that team captain Brady Tkachuk was going…

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