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Report: Predators G Yaroslav Askarov requests trade
Top Nashville Predators goaltending prospect Yaroslav Askarov has requested a trade and will not report to the team's AHL affiliate, ESPN reported Monday.,The 2020 first-round draft pick's career path is blocked in Nashville, where veteran starter Juuse Saros signed an eight-year, $61.92 million ext...
Dolphins WR River Cracraft likely to miss start of season
Miami Dolphins wide receiver River Cracraft likely will miss the start of the regular season with an upper-body injury.,He will be out "some time for sure" but it doesn't appear to be season-ending, coach Mike McDaniel said Monday.,The Dolphins also reportedly signed former Pittsburgh Steelers runni...
Marlins DFA 3B/1B Emmanuel Rivera
The Miami Marlins selected the contract of right-hander Adam Oller from Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday and designated infielder Emmanuel Rivera for assignment.,Oller is expected to get the start for the Marlins against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Rivera's DFA opened up a spot on the 40-man ...
Raptors sign free agent G Jared Rhoden
The Toronto Raptors signed free agent guard Jared Rhoden on Monday. Terms were not disclosed.,Rhoden, who turns 25 on Aug. 27, averaged 4.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 14.4 minutes in 17 games off the Detroit Pistons' bench in 2023-24.,He compiled career averages of 4.1 points, 2.3 boards and 14.3 minu...
Vikings announce Stephon Gilmore signing, add WR
The Minnesota Vikings officially signed five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Stephon Gilmore on Monday amid a flurry of moves. ,The Vikings did not release terms, but multiple reports on Sunday said the deal was worth $10 million, including $7 million guaranteed. ,The Vikings also announced the signing of ...
Reckless driving charges dropped against Georgia LB
Charges of reckless driving and racing were dismissed against Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon on Monday.,Attorney Billy Healan confirmed to ESPN that his client pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count of driving too fast for conditions at a hearing Monday at Athens-Clarke County Municipal Court.,Mondo...
QB Colt McCoy retires, joins NBC's Big Ten coverage
Journeyman quarterback Colt McCoy is retiring and moving into the broadcast booth, joining NBC Sports for Big Ten coverage this season.,McCoy will make his debut as an analyst when Colorado plays at Nebraska on Sept. 7.,"College Football has always held a special place in my heart. With the expansio...
Steelers await word on injured C Nate Herbig, RB Jaylen Warren
Pittsburgh Steelers center Nate Herbig could miss the season with a torn rotator cuff, multiple outlets reported, and running back Jaylen Warren is likely out "multiple weeks" with a hamstring injury.,Rookie Zach Frazier, a second-round pick from West Virginia, could be thrust into an immediate star...
Oilers trade D Cody Ceci to Sharks for D Ty Emberson
The Edmonton Oilers acquired Ty Emberson from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for fellow defenseman Cody Ceci and a 2025 third-round draft pick.,Both teams announced the trade on Sunday night.,Emberson, 24, made his NHL debut last season and contributed one goal, nine assists, 46 blocks and 94 hits ...
Aces coach Becky Hammon denies any wrongdoing in wake of suit
Aces coach Becky Hammon is adamant that she never mistreated former Las Vegas forward Dearica Hamby because of her pregnancy back in July 2022. ,Hamby filed a lawsuit in federal court against both the Aces and the WNBA last Monday, claiming that she was the target of "repeated acts of intimidation, ...
Clinging to slim division lead, Dodgers take on Mariners
Looking to hold off their hard-charging division rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers will receive some reinforcements this week as they open a three-game home series Monday against the Seattle Mariners., ,Leading the National League West by 8 1/2 games as recently as July 23, the Dodgers will head into ...
Padres could tweak infield with Twins coming to town
The San Diego Padres lost their first series in over a month on Sunday and may have lost their shortstop to boot.,When San Diego opens a three-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins on Monday night, Ha-Seong Kim will likely be on the bench nursing a shoulder injury that he suffered during ...
Facing lowly White Sox, Giants aim to move up wild-card race
Fresh off one of their most emotionally draining wins of the season, the San Francisco Giants will seek to avoid a letdown when they open a three-game interleague series against the visiting Chicago White Sox on Monday night.,The Giants survived a tense finish to beat the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on th...
After emotional games for each, A's face Rays to start 4-game series
Two teams on opposite ends of emotional games will meet in Oakland on Monday night when the Athletics open a four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays.,The Rays kept their flickering hopes alive for an American League wild-card spot with a three-game home sweep over the Arizona Diamondbacks that i...
Royals' Seth Lugo eyes repeat performance in opener vs. Angels
Opening a three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Monday, the Kansas City Royals hope to continue a devastating formula of solid starting pitching and big offensive innings.,In winning four straight, Royals starters allowed two earned runs in 24 2/3 innings.,Right-hander Seth Lu...
Mets set to enter gauntlet, starting with series vs. O's
The schedule is about to get harder for the New York Mets. ,But maybe that's what they need to remain in the National League wild-card race.,The Mets will begin a key stretch on Monday night when they host the Baltimore Orioles in the opener of a three-game interleague series.,David Peterson (7-1, 3...
NFL preseason roundup: Broncos' defense smothers Packers
Bo Nix and Zach Wilson each threw for a touchdown and the Broncos' defense took care of the rest as Denver crushed the visiting Green Bay Packers 27-2 on Sunday night in Week 2 of the preseason. ,Nix completed 8 of 9 passes for 80 yards, while Wilson was 2-for-6 for 29 yards. Jarrett Stidham also sp...
D-backs rookie Adrian Del Castillo back home to face Marlins
Arizona Diamondbacks rookie catcher Adrian Del Castillo is set to play his first pro game in his hometown of Miami on Monday.,Del Castillo, a former Miami Hurricanes star who made his MLB debut Aug. 7, has taken over the starting job after Gabriel Moreno was placed on the injured list because of a l...
Recently swept at home by Astros, Red Sox eye revenge
In advance of a critical three-game series starting Monday against the visiting Red Sox, Houston received exactly what it needed from starters Hunter Brown and Framber Valdez over the final two games of a three-game series with the Chicago White Sox.,After Brown matched his season high of seven inni...
Sky's Angel Reese sets rookie mark, but Mercury prevail
Sophie Cunningham achieved her first career double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds, helping lead the host Phoenix Mercury to their second win over the Chicago Sky in the last four days, prevailing 86-68 Sunday night.,Phoenix (15-13) beat the Sky 85-65 at Chicago on Thursday in the first game f...