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Canadiens seek to stay hot in clash vs. Red Wings
The Montreal Canadiens began to turn their season around with consecutive victories over Detroit last month. They'll look to keep their hot streak going when they visit Detroit on Thursday night.,Montreal has a 13-3-1 record over its last 17 games with the wins over the Red Wings coming early in the...
Slumping Magic aim to dispatch Trail Blazers
Winners of two straight, the Portland Trail Blazers look to extend the recent slump of the host Orlando Magic when the two teams meet on Thursday.,Portland comes into Orlando for the second of a three-game, Eastern Conference road swing, which opened on Tuesday with a 116-107 win at Miami. Trail Bla...
Bills S Taylor Rapp (back) misses practice, day-to-day
Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp and offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (illness) were both non-participants in the team's walkthrough on Wednesday while linebacker Matt Milano (biceps/hamstring) was limited. ,Bills head coach Sean McDermott said Rapp is listed as day-to-day with back and hip injuries. ,...
GM not married to No. 1 pick; Titans won't pass on 'generational talent'
New Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi wants to collect draft currency, even if it means parting with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.,Borgonzi, hired to replace Ran Carthon, and president of football operations Chad Brinker make up the new power structure in Nashville. They shared ...
Patriots hire Josh McDaniels as OC, Terrell Williams as DC
The New England Patriots announced Wednesday that Josh McDaniels has returned for a third stint as the team's offensive coordinator.,The Patriots also announced Terrell Williams will be the team's defensive coordinator and Jeremy Springer will serve as the special teams coordinator.,McDaniels, 48, w...
Guardians sign RHP Paul Sewald to 1-year deal
The Cleveland Guardians signed right-hander Paul Sewald to a one-year deal on Wednesday with a mutual option for 2026. ,Financial terms were not disclosed by the club but the deal guarantees Sewald $7 million -- $1 million signing bonus, $5 million salary for 2025, $1 million buyout on the 2026 mutu...
Trent Baalke out as Jaguars' general manager
The Jacksonville Jaguars parted ways with general manager Trent Baalke on Wednesday.,"Following several discussions with Trent Baalke this week, we both arrived at the conclusion that it is in our mutual best interests to respectfully separate, effective immediately," Jaguars owner Shad Khan said in...
Lakers F Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) set for season debut
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt is expected to play in his first game in nearly a year on Saturday after rehabbing from surgeries to both feet, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The Lakers play at the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night after hosting Boston on Thursday. ,Vanderbilt has not...
Ducks acquire Justin Bailey from Sharks
The Anaheim Ducks acquired Justin Bailey from the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday in exchange for fellow forward Pavol Regenda. ,Bailey, 29, has spent this season with the San Jose Barracuda of the American Hockey League, recording 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 33 games. ,He has totaled 23 ...
Take III: Rival Eagles, Commanders collide in NFC Championship game
Jayden Daniels and the underdog Washington Commanders are one win away from the Super Bowl with a familiar roadblock standing in the way. ,East division rivals meet in Philadelphia on Sunday to decide the NFC in the third meeting between the teams since the Eagles posted a 26-18 win on Nov. 14 with ...
It's official: Japanese star Roki Sasaki now a Dodger
The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced the signing of Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki on Wednesday.,Last Friday, Sasaki announced on social media that he intended to sign a free-agent deal with the Dodgers. The Dodgers, in turn, posted a welcome to him without revealing contract details.,<bl...
Wild's Kirill Kaprizov, Jared Spurgeon likely to return vs. Utah
Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes said he is "cautiously optimistic" that star forward Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jared Spurgeon will return to the lineup against the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday.,"They were good. They do feel good," Hynes said after both players participated in line rushes duri...
Report: Angels sign SS Tim Anderson to minors deal
The Los Angeles Angels have signed two-time All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson to a minor league deal, USA Today reported Wednesday.,The 31-year-old free agent and former batting champion is looking to revive his career after a two-season slump.,Anderson slashed .245/.286/.296 with one homer in 123 gam...
FC Dallas sign F Logan Farrington to new contract
FC Dallas signed forward Logan Farrington to a new contract through 2027 with options for 2028-29.,Farrington, 23, had four goals and eight assists in 29 matches (10 starts) as a rookie after being selected with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft.,"I think looking back on my rookie ye...
Chiefs WR Mecole Hardman won't be activated off IR, ending season
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman, out with a knee injury since early December, will not be activated off injured reserve and is out for the season, coach Andy Reid told reporters on Wednesday.,Hardman was put on IR on Dec. 7. The day before, he suffered the injury, apparently during w...
Reports: Raiders to make John Spytek new GM
The Las Vegas Raiders are finalizing a deal to hire John Spytek as their new general manager, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. ,Spytek, 44, has spent the last nine years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as assistant general manager. He would replace Tom Telesco, who was fired by the Raiders earlier...
Reports: Jets tab Aaron Glenn as next head coach
The New York Jets are hiring former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn as their new head coach, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.,Glenn will be making a return to the Jets, who selected him with the 12th overall pick of the 1994 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M. The three-time Pro...
Report: Mavs' Dereck Lively II (foot) out 2-3 months
Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II has a small fracture in his foot and will be out two to three months, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The 7-foot-1 Lively has been out with a right foot ailment since a Jan. 14 loss to the Denver Nuggets, one of several Mavericks impacted by injury.,On the season, L...
Bears' Ben Johnson ready to take over 'sleeping giant'
Ben Johnson sees a winner in the Windy City, and it didn't take him long to say as much during his introductory press conference on Wednesday as the head coach of the Chicago Bears.,Wearing a navy blue suit and orange tie, Johnson further embraced his new team by telling reporters that he sees plent...
Spurs enjoy 'home' court advantage vs. Pacers in Paris
A meeting with the Indiana Pacers in Paris on Thursday afternoon might just end up feeling like a home game for the San Antonio Spurs.,Plenty of fans at Accor Arena will be rooting for Frenchman Victor Wembanyama, who already has established himself as a superstar after being selected first overall ...