Fans fill Highmark Stadium for return of Blue and Red...Yankees unable to gain ground in AL Wild Card race...and a major shakeup in the college sports landscape. More details from Greg Larson on today's Saturday Sports Update...
Saturday Sports Update
Top: The Buffalo Bills arrived at Highmark Stadium on Friday in front of approximately 35,000 rowdy fans for the annual Return of the Blue and Red practice. The event featured quarterback Josh Allen (left) donning a blue Bills helmet and playing catch with some of the fans. The experience was new for rookies like tight end Dalton Kincaid (right), who said it was a lot different compared to the practices at St. John Fisher University. Photos by the Buffalo Bills
Bottom left: New York Yankees catch Kyle Higashioka slides toward second base as Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena helps turn a double play in Friday night's contest in the Bronx. The Yankees lost the game by a 7-3 score and remain on the outside in the fight for an American League wild card spot. The Bronx Bombers begin today 3 1/2 games back in that race. Photo by USA Today
Bottom right: The college sports landscape is going to look very different, starting in 2024. That's because five teams are leaving the Pac-12 conference, starting in 2024. On Friday, Oregon and Washington finalized deals to move to the Big Ten, while Arizona, Arizona State and Utah have been given the green light to join the Big 12. As it stands, the moves will leave the Pac-12 will just four teams next season. Photo by USA Today
