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After surviving scare, Union looking to put out Fire
The Philadelphia Union survived some late heroics from the visiting Chicago Fire before winning the opening match of their first-round best-of-three MLS Cup Playoff series.,On Saturday, the Union will travel to Bridgeview, Ill., looking for a win to secure passage to the Eastern Conference semifinal...
Bears RB D'Andre Swift (groin) ruled out vs. Bengals
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift will miss Sunday's game at Cincinnati due to a groin injury.,Swift, who started the first seven games this season, missed practice for the third straight day on Friday.,Swift, 26, has rushed for 464 yards and four touchdowns and added 18 catches for 192 yards...
Timberwolves, Hornets meet, both look to end two-game skids
It hasn't been a great week so far for the Minnesota Timberwolves or the Charlotte Hornets.,So while there have been glitches, there are enough slivers of hope shining through for both teams in advance of Saturday night's meeting in Charlotte.,The Hornets have lost their past two games, thanks to so...
Ryan Rollins thriving of late as Bucks face skidding Kings
Riding the recently red-hot scoring of Ryan Rollins, the Milwaukee Bucks seek a third consecutive win when they host the Sacramento Kings on Saturday. ,Rollins, who scored a career-high 25 points in Milwaukee's 121-111 win over New York on Tuesday, followed it up with 32 points in a 120-110 defeat o...
NFL fines Ravens $100K for violating injury report policy
The NFL fined the Baltimore Ravens $100,000 on Friday for violating the league's injury report policy by incorrectly listing quarterback Lamar Jackson's practice participation status last week.,The Ravens released a statement saying they would not appeal the ruling.,"It is critical that the Baltimor...
Denny Hamlin eyes elusive first Cup Series title at Phoenix
Five out of nine.,That's how many times Denny Hamlin has had mechanical problems in the playoffs, and if there is ever a time not to have problems under the hood, it is this Sunday in the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Ariz.,The Championship 4 travels west, where the ...
No. 10 Texas Tech debuts loaded lineup vs. Lindenwood
No. 10 Texas Tech has the Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year in JT Toppin and the Big 12 Preseason Newcomer of the Year in LeJuan Watts.,Whether the talent and early accolades translate into a conference title is up to coach Grant McCasland and his staff.,Texas Tech earned a No. 3 NCAA Tournament s...
LeBron James celebrates favorite season with Halloween kids' book
LeBron James has a treat for his younger fans this Halloween.,The Los Angeles Lakers star announced Thursday that the latest in his series of children's books, "Happy Spooky Halloween," will be released on July 21, 2026.,"This is a bucket list item for me for real!!! I used to read alllll the 'Goose...
Pats RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) won't play vs. Falcons
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson will miss Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a toe injury.,Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed the news on Friday after Stevenson missed practice for the third consecutive day.,Rookie TreVeyon Henderson is expected to handle t...
Bruins and streaking Morgan Geekie take aim at Canes
With a new coach and a new system, the Boston Bruins have had their share of ups and downs over the opening weeks of the season.,The Bruins look to follow up Thursday's 4-3 overtime win against Buffalo and complete a three-game homestand sweep when they host the Carolina Hurricanes for another Easte...
Charlotte FC strive to stay alive in series with NYCFC
Fourth-seeded Charlotte FC are hoping to force a decisive Game 3 when they visit New York City FC in a season-defining first-round clash on Saturday afternoon.,Charlotte was the only home side to drop its opening fixture in this first round of the MLS Cup playoffs, the visitors allowing just three s...
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels (hamstring) to start vs. Seahawks
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will start their game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night, coach Dan Quinn said Friday.,Daniels, 24, missed Washington's 28-7 loss on Monday night to the Kansas City Chiefs because of a right hamstring strain. He was a full practice participa...
Pitching coach Mike Maddux leaving Rangers for Angels
Pitching coach Mike Maddux is leaving the Texas Rangers and reportedly taking the same role with the Los Angeles Angels.,Maddux, 64, coached with the Rangers from 2009-15 before returning in 2023 to join then-skipper Bruce Bochy's staff. Texas won its first World Series championship in 2023 and led ...
Bruins F Elias Lindholm (lower body) out multiple weeks
Boston Bruins forward Elias Lindholm will be sidelined multiple weeks due to a lower-body injury, head coach Marco Sturm announced Friday.,Lindholm is undergoing an MRI on Friday to determine the extent of his injury. The top-line center was hurt in a collision at center ice with Buffalo forward Jor...
WTA roundup: Top seed Belinda Bencic WDs in Hong Kong
Spain's Cristina Bucsa advanced to the Hong Kong Tennis Open semifinals on Friday when top-seeded Swiss Belinda Bencic withdrew before their match with a thigh injury.,Bucsa will take on No. 5 seed Maya Joint of Australia, who outlasted Japan's Himeno Sakatsume 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in the quarterfinals.,No...
ASU QB Sam Leavitt (foot) to have season-ending surgery
Arizona State starting quarterback Sam Leavitt will undergo season-ending knee surgery to fix an ongoing issue with his right foot.,Head coach Kenny Dillingham said Friday on "Bickley & Marotta Mornings" on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM radio Friday, that Leavitt would stay behind in Tempe when the Sun Dev...
Steelers place S DeShon Elliott, DT Daniel Ekuale on IR
The Pittsburgh Steelers placed starting safety DeShon Elliott and defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale on injured reserve Friday.,Elliott already had been ruled out for Pittsburgh's Sunday game against the Indianapolis Colts due to a hyperextended knee, head coach Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday. ,The move ...
LSU interim AD given green light to hire football coach
LSU interim athletic director Verge Ausberry has something his fired predecessor did not have: authority to hire the school's next football coach.,Ausberry, along with university Board of Supervisors members John Carmouche and Scott Ballard, met with the media briefly Friday morning in Baton Rouge, ...
Dolphins, general manager Chris Grier mutually agree to part ways
The Miami Dolphins and general manager Chris Grier mutually have agreed to part ways, the team announced on Friday morning.,The news come hours after Miami fell to 2-7 on the season following a 28-6 setback to the Baltimore Ravens. Multiple reports citing sources indicated the Dolphins will keep hea...
Jaguars to put two-way rookie Travis Hunter (knee) on IR
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter will be placed on injured reserve with a non-contact knee injury he sustained in practice on Thursday, head coach Liam Coen announced.,"We're still assessing," Coen said Friday morning. "We haven't gotten all of the information. This...