Nick Bosa was ruled out for the second half of the game in Arlington, Texas, after he collided with defensive tackle D.J. Jones in the second quarter. The team said he had a concussion. Jones was slow to get up after the collision. MORE: 49ers vs. Cowboys live score, updates, highlights from NFL wild-card playoff game Bosa and defensive end Jordan Willis were trying to get to Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott for a sack, but neither could reach him before he got rid of the ball....

Even less expected: Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban uttering the word “yummy” following the Crimson Tide’s victory over the Bulldogs in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. MORE: ‘Underdog’ Alabama, Bryce Young tear through No. 1 Georgia and capture SEC championship The venerable coach broke out one of his most famous comments in the aftermath of Saturday’s victory, thanking the media for the rat poison it gave Alabama ahead of the SEC title game....

For his part, the 33-year-old has been productive when his number has been called. He’s shooting 40 percent from the field and 36.8 percent from 3-point range. SN LIVE BLOG: Warriors’ second-half rally forces Game 7 in Houston Young has even put in work on the other end of the floor, making timely defensive stops. After the Warriors’ 115-86 Game 6 victory over the Rockets, the 10-year veteran talked about how this newfound defensive prowess came to be....

In fact, Young knew the Lakers were going to win. How did he know? MORE: Top NBA moments of 2014 | Derrick Rose accidentally slaps coach | Aldridge, Ibaka ejected That’s right, because he was feeling very “swaggalicious,” whatever that means. Also, because Swaggy P rolled in with his top down, presumably in the new car his girlfriend Iggy Azalea bought him for Christmas. The Lakers won even without Kobe Bryant, who was taking the night off....

That’s how the sequel to “Space Jam” would play out if Nick Young wrote the screenplay. The man known as “Swaggy P” would get in touch with his evil side to play the villain. MORE: Best Lakers of all time | Lakers trade for Roy Hibbert | Free agency tracker “I think I should be one of the enemies,” Young told TMZ. “Instead of Monstars, be like Swag Stars and we taking over… I want to be the enemy....

With less than five minutes to play in the game, Hischier hunted down Kevin Elegstal, pickpocketed the puck from the Caps rookie forward, pulled away from Elegstal and defenseman Lucas Johansen and then showed both patience and a pair of silky mitts before tucking the disc past minor league goaltender Vitek Vanecek. “You see on his goal, he was really tenacious on the puck, great second effort, great stick to create a turnover, and his work ethic allowed him to put himself in a situation he could have a breakaway and that’s when his skill can take over,” explained Devils head coach John Hynes....

Kedah will feel disappointed following the Super League match against PKNS FC at Shah Alam Stadium on Tuesday night after they relinquished a 1-3 lead to only draw 4-4 at the end. Goals from Ken Ilso and a brace from Syafiq Ahmad had put the Red Eagles in a commanding 1-3 lead at half time but the second half collapse is a big concern for temporary head coach Nidzam Adzha....

Gernot Rohr handed debuts to Simeon Nwankwo and Junior Lokosa, with Kelechi Iheanacho completing a three-man attack. While Oghenekaro Etebo and Elderson Echiejile returned to the side and Tyronne Ebuehi continued in the right-back position. For Congo, Florent Ibenge had Benik Afobe lead the line, with Paul-José M’Poku providing support for the Bournemouth striker. In an opening exchange that saw the hosts dominate proceedings, the first chance of the game fell to Nwankwo, who hit the post with a ferocious left-footed effort after showing impressive skill to get past a Congo defender....

Strubing’s submission to the swoosh constitutes one small victory for Nike’s next big plan: rather than trying to roll into new markets with the subtlety of an Abrams tank, the Beaverton, Ore., sporting giant is trying a little guerrilla warfare on new frontiers. It’s a risky bet. Can a 32-year-old company seen by many as the establishment–with deep-enough pockets to sign up any hot athlete who comes along (Serena, LeBron)–recast itself as a credible player in growing nonteam sports?...

Two children were also confirmed to be among the dead after the Pilatus PC-12 single-engine plane crashed around 12:30 p.m. shortly after taking off from Chamberlain Municipal Airport in Brule County, roughly 140 miles west of Sioux Falls. Peter Knudson of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) told the Associated Press that 12 people were on board and confirmed the number of people killed, adding that three people survived but were in critical condition....

The mother of three was filming her two eldest boys splashing around in their pool, when disaster struck. Her youngest toppled off an underwater step and into the deeper part of the water, and begins visibly struggling. The mom’s split-second reaction was caught on the family’s CCTV camera, which was overlooking their backyard. The woman immediately throws down her phone and runs around to the side where her kids are....

In August, Nintendo is bringing Astral Chain to the Switch. For those unfamiliar with the upcoming title, PlatinumGames (the studio behind the Bayonetta series) brings a futuristic world where players control spirits called Legions that help you battle. Take out enemies and solve crimes in stylish, cooperative battles in a way that only PlatinumGames can do. Astral Chain releases August 30 so players will have to wait until the end of the month, but there are plenty of other titles coming out....

The Cardinals catcher filled in for Yadier Molina in Game 3 of the NLCS on Tuesday after Molina strained his left oblique in Game 2 back in St. Louis. As his name was announced before the start of the game, the crowd at AT&T Park booed Pierzynski with a fervor typically reserved for the likes of Brian Wilson. MORE: Amazing NLCS photos | Short game produces victory | Bullpen comes up big | Wind-blown double key | Molina to remain active | NLCS schedule...

Look at the playoff ERAs for some of baseball’s top-line pitchers: Clayton Kershaw, 7.82; Adam Wainwright, 8.00; Jon Lester, 7.36; Max Scherzer, 6.14; James Shields, 5.63; Justin Verlander, 5.40; Chris Tillman, 6.75. These are the guys who are supposed to thrive on the October stage, but they didn’t/haven’t yet. MORE: Rough night for Wainwright | Schedule “It’s a crazy game,” Bumgarner said after his gem Saturday night in the Giants’ 3-0 win against the Cardinals in Game 1 of the NLCS....

This particular home run, estimated at 362 feet, helped the Cardinals avoid a potentially disastrous situation. If they had lost Game 2 of the NLCS, they would have traveled to San Francisco trailing 2-0 in the best-of-seven series. That, obviously, wasn’t an ideal situation for the reigning NL champs. MORE: Box | Recap | Photos | Giants rally in 9th | Molina hurt Instead, the 5-4 victory gave tied the series, 1-1, heading into Game 3 Tuesday at AT&T Park....

Asomugha formally announced his retirement Friday at the Oakland Raiders' headquarters, ending his 11-year career at the place he had his most success. "I'm just grateful to be back, grateful for everything to go full circle," Asomugha said. "For all of the achievements and awards, to be able to retire as a Raider ranks highest among all of those." Asomugha made three Pro Bowls and was a two-time first-team All-Pro during his eight seasons with the Raiders when he was considered one of the league's top cover cornerbacks....

Instead, you’ll be treated to an interesting and unique background that will have you asking a key question. Are they ski jumping at a . . . nuclear power plant? MORE: Nina O’Brien suffers ugly crash, injures left during Olympics The backdrop of the ski jump in Beijing certainly looks like how one would imagine the stereotypical power plant. It’s complete with Olympics-branded silos that look like they could serve as cooling towers for the country....

Van Dijk handed in a transfer request to try and force a departure amid interest from Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City, but a switch did not materialise. Southampton 3/1 to beat Man Utd The 26-year-old centre-back – who has not featured for Southampton’s first team since January due to an ankle injury – is back in the fold following his outing for the reserves on Monday. “It is nice to keep hold of players,” Bertrand told Sky Sports ahead of Saturday’s trip to lowly Crystal Palace....

Throughout most of my White House experience, I intuitively sided with Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld’s combative confidence against Secretary of State Colin Powell’s caution and diplomacy. But it is now clear to me that, despite its indisputable utility on today’s battlefield, the Rumsfeld Doctrine, with its stress on light and flexible high-tech military power, is less well suited to an occupation like Iraq than are certain elements of the Powell Doctrine—especially the need for clear goals and overwhelming force....

There’s no question that Nelson, 36, was highly visible. In 1989 she helped found the Committee to Protect Tacoma Human Rights. a group organized to defend a city ordinance that prohibits discrimination because of sexual orientation. The ordinance was the subject of a bitter election in 1990, when voters repealed it. Nelson’s paper had supported keeping the ordinance, but her editors said she was too prominent an advocate and asked her to lower her profile on the committee....