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Ex-North Carolina QB Gio Lopez transfers to Wake Forest
North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez will continue his career 75 miles to the west after signing with Wake Forest on Wednesday.,The Demon Deacons needed a new signal caller with Robby Ashford out of eligibility.,Lopez passed for 1,747 yards and 10 touchdowns against five interceptions in 2025 for th...
Berkly Catton's breakout fuels Kraken into clash vs. Wild
It's said that a player's first NHL goal is the toughest one to score.,That was definitely the case for Seattle's Berkly Catton.,Catton, the eighth overall pick in the 2024 draft, was goalless in his first 27 games for the Kraken before beating Boston's Jeremy Swayman early in the second period Tues...
Cubs acquire Marlins RHP Edward Cabrera
The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Edward Cabrera from the Miami Marlins for top prospect Owen Caissie and two other minor leaguers on Wednesday.,Caissie, an outfielder, was the Cubs' No. 1 prospect and has long been coveted by Miami. The Marlins also acquired infielders Cristian Hernandez and E...
Avalanche to visit Mammoth for 2027 Winter Classic
The Colorado Avalanche will face host Utah Mammoth in the 2027 Winter Classic at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, the NHL announced Wednesday.,The outdoor game's date and start time have yet to be released. All but one of the previous Winter Classics were played on New Year's Day or Jan. 2.,Ne...
Connor McDavid aims to prolong streak as Oilers visit reeling Jets
The Edmonton Oilers arrive in Winnipeg on Thursday looking to fix their road game, while the Jets are simply trying to stop the bleeding.,Winnipeg is winless in its last 10 games (0-6-4), the franchise's longest skid since relocating from Atlanta in 2011. The Jets sit last in the NHL, 10 points out ...
Fresh off 9-0 win, Isles begin 7-game trek vs. Predators
Coming off one of the most lopsided wins in franchise history, the New York Islanders look to carry the momentum into a seven-game road trip that begins with Thursday's matchup with the Nashville Predators.,New York's 9-0 rout of the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday matched the largest margin of victory...
Trying to stay hot, soaring Sabres visit ailing Rangers
The Buffalo Sabres went nearly a month without losing a game and are still trying to recover from their slow start. ,Examples like Tuesday's win over the Vancouver Canucks have been helpful, and the Sabres aim to keep their hot stretch Thursday night with a visit to the banged-up New York Rangers.,T...
Auston Matthews, Leafs face Flyers in clash of contenders
Auston Matthews aims to continue his latest hot streak Thursday when the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Philadelphia Flyers.,Matthews has enjoyed a pleasant start to 2026, scoring six times in three games since the calendar turned to January. He tallied twice Saturday against the host New York Island...
Peach Bowl places top QBs under pre-draft microscope
Tune into the Peach Bowl if you are a fan of good, old fashioned quarterback competition. ,Long since settled as starting quarterbacks, Oregon's Dante Moore and Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza of No. 1 Indiana are showcase attractions in the spotlight College Football Playoff semifinal in Atlanta on...
Ex-Michigan State QB Aidan Chiles commits to Northwestern
Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles said Wednesday that he has committed to Northwestern.,That keeps Chiles in the Big Ten after he played the past two seasons for the Spartans. He also played for Oregon State in 2023 before transferring to Michigan State.,Chiles passed for 1,392 yards and 10 to...
Former top recruit Jackson Arnold chooses UNLV
Quarterback Jackson Arnold, a top-10 recruit in the 2023 class, has transferred to UNLV, the program announced Wednesday.,Arnold joins the Rebels after playing two seasons at Oklahoma (2023-24) and one at Auburn (2025).,UNLV needed a quarterback after standout Anthony Colandrea transferred to Nebras...
Wings roll with line changes as Canucks eye end to skid
Red Wings coach Todd McLellan tinkered with his line combinations and got what he wanted in Ottawa on Monday. The team got goals from five different players in a 5-3 victory over the Senators.,Detroit will look to build off that performance when it hosts Vancouver on Thursday.,The Red Wings' first l...
Kai Trump announces she underwent wrist surgery
Kai Trump, the granddaughter of President Donald J. Trump, announced Wednesday that she underwent surgery on her left wrist for a golf injury.,"Today, I underwent left wrist surgery to address injuries to the stabilizing tissues of my ECU tendon and damage to my triangular fibrocartilage complex," s...
Emerging from slump, Hurricanes face wobbly Ducks
The Carolina Hurricanes appear to have reversed course following a dizzying stretch in which they lost six of eight games (2-5-1).,Winners of two in a row, the Hurricanes look to build off a season high-tying scoring output when they host the reeling Anaheim Ducks on Thursday in Raleigh, N.C.,Defens...
Eagles RT Lane Johnson (foot) returns to practice
Philadelphia Eagles star right tackle Lane Johnson returned to practice on Wednesday.,It's a positive sign considering the six-time Pro Bowl selection has missed the Eagles' last seven games with a Lisfranc injury. ,The Eagles (11-6) would love nothing more than having Johnson return to the lineup o...
O's claim former top prospect Marco Luciano off waivers from Pirates
The Baltimore Orioles claimed outfielder Marco Luciano, a former top minor league prospect, off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.,In other moves, the Orioles sent left-hander Josh Walker outright to Triple-A Norfolk and designated outfielder Jhonkensy Noel for assignment two days aft...
F Corey Perry leaves Kings to deal with illness in family
The Los Angeles Kings designated forward Corey Perry to non-roster playing status on Wednesday so the 21-year veteran can return home due to an illness in his family.,The Kings also recalled forwards Andre Lee and Taylor Ward from Ontario of the AHL on an emergency basis after captain Anze Kopitar (...
49ers promote LB Eric Kendricks, place Tatum Bethune on IR ahead of playoffs
The San Francisco 49ers signed veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks from the practice squad to the active roster and placed starting linebacker Tatum Bethune (groin) on injured reserve on Wednesday, ending his season ahead of the playoffs.,The 49ers (12-5) play the host Philadelphia Eagles (11-6) on Su...
Report: Hawks' Trae Young eyes Wizards as preferred destination
Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young would prefer to relocate to the nation's capital, home of the Washington Wizards, ESPN reported on Wednesday.,As the sides amicably discuss a deal to move Young, the report added guard CJ McCollum's expiring contract would be included in the deal. McCollum, it sho...
D Haydn Fleury exits hospital, rejoins Jets after leaving on stretcher
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Haydn Fleury has been released from the hospital and rejoined the team on Wednesday, one day after being taken off the ice on a stretcher.,"He's got a broken nose, a bruised back," Jets head coach Scott Arniel said. "Obviously, it's not at first what we thought. It's not as ...