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Hawks, Hornets collide searching for a 2-0 start
On top of winning the first game of their seasons, the best parts for the Atlanta Hawks and Charlotte Hornets might be that things can become much better.,The two teams meet Friday night in Charlotte, where the Hornets will play their home opener.,The Hornets opened by defeating the Brooklyn Nets 11...
Brandon Woodruff recovery leaves Brewers with tough call before Game 1
MILWAUKEE -- After almost a decade as a franchise cornerstone, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff hopes his comeback from his latest injury leads to a spot on the club's 2026 World Series roster.,But the team's current longest-tenured player also knows that it may be beyond his control,...
James Hoye named umpiring crew chief for Rays-Brewers World Series
Veteran umpire James Hoye was named crew chief for the 2026 World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball announced on Thursday.,Hoye, 55, will be an umpire in the World Series for the third time and this will be his first Fall Classic as a crew chief. He was a...
Giants OC: J.J. McCarthy's skill set opens up more of playbook
Having J.J. McCarthy as the starting quarterback allows the New York Giants to run nearly the entire offense they installed during the preseason, when Jaxson Dart was the starter, offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said Thursday.,Like Dart, McCarthy is a mobile quarterback. With McCarthy now in the sta...
Kevin Kisner sees Tiger Woods targeting Masters with TGL slate, Hero
NBC Sports lead golf analyst Kevin Kisner said he foresees Tiger Woods using his play in TGL as a springboard to more competitive golf in 2027.,It was announced earlier this week that Woods will compete for the Jupiter Links GC entry in TGL, the winter golf simulator league, with Woods taking Kisner...
Brit Freddie Slater, 18, to make F1 practice debut for Audi
Britain's 18-year-old Freddie Slater will make his Formula 1 free practice debut for Audi at next week's Mexico City Grand Prix. ,Audi entered Formula 1 this year after taking over the Sauber team, and Slater was the first driver signed to the team's new driver academy. ,Slater finished second in th...
Week 7 TNF: Patriots-Bears Preview, Prop Picks, Prediction
The New England Patriots will have a makeshift offensive line when they visit the Chicago Bears on Thursday night to kick off Week 7 of the NFL season.,Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed that starting guards Ben Brown and Alijah Vera-Tucker have been ruled out against Chicago (4-2) after bein...
Sarah Strong, JuJu Watkins lead preseason AP All-American team
Reigning Player of the Year Sarah Strong of UConn and former Player of the Year JuJu Watkins from Southern California are among the stars who are part of the preseason Associated Press All-American women's college team.,Strong received 30 votes from the 31-member media panel. Joining Strong and Watk...
Eagles' Nick Sirianni sidesteps Jalen Hurts queries
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni prefers no further questions on the medical matter that landed Jalen Hurts on injured reserve, leaving the talking to the NFLPA and commissioner Roger Goodell. ,One day after Goodell and NFL chief medical officer Dr. Allen Sills defended the Eagles and NFL for Hurts gainin...
No. 9 Virginia enjoys 'level of comfort' ahead of opener vs. Drexel
At this time last year, Belgium's Thijs De Ridder and Germany's Johann Grunloh were new to the Virginia basketball team and new to the United States.,Now both big men are returning starters for a squad that is ranked No. 9 by The Associated Press and No. 2 in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the pre...
Patriots face Bears with makeshift O-line on short week
Drake Maye will be operating behind a makeshift offensive line when the New England Patriots visit the Chicago Bears on Thursday night.,Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed that starting guards Ben Brown and Alijah Vera-Tucker have been ruled out against Chicago (4-2) after being injured during...
Amid unrest, Steelers cancel fan event in Paris
A planned Pittsburgh Steelers fan event scheduled for Sunday in Paris has been canceled amid civil unrest in the French capital.,The Steelers and New Orleans Saints are scheduled to play the NFL's first regular-season game in Paris on Sunday at Stade de France. Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednes...
Bulls, Bucks coaches aim to rebound from disappointing debuts
After losing their openers with their new teams, both coaches will be looking for their first victories Friday when the visiting Chicago Bulls face the Milwaukee Bucks.,The Bulls aren't projected to contend in the Eastern Conference under first-year coach Tiago Splitter, but a 43-point season-openin...
With Tony Stubblefield at helm, Oregon hosts Montana
A new era of Oregon basketball dawns on Nov. 2 when an overhauled roster takes the court against Montana in Eugene, Ore. ,For the first time since the 2010-11 season, the Ducks will have a different head coach, with Tony Stubblefield serving as interim head coach following Dana Altman's retirement.,...
Seahawks activate RB Zach Charbonnet from PUP list
The Seattle Seahawks activated running back Zach Charbonnet from the physically unable to perform list on Thursday.,To make room on the active roster, the team placed tight end Elijah Arroyo on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.,Head coach Mike Macdonald said earlier this week that Charbonnet i...
Senators G Linus Ullmark put on IR with lower-body injury
The Ottawa Senators placed starting goaltender Linus Ullmark on injured reserve Thursday due to a lower-body injury.,The injury occurred Wednesday night in the third period of Ottawa's 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers. Ullmark was replaced by backup Samuel Ersson.,Ersson is expected to take over as...
Chiefs placing LT Josh Simmons (back) on injured reserve
Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons' rehab from a back injury has "plateaued" and he will be placed on injured reserve.,Head trainer Rick Burkholder provided an update Thursday on Simmons, who has been dealing with a bulging disc in his lower back since training camp.,"Josh worked his tail o...
Lamar Jackson hits practice field, Ravens like chances of return
Lamar Jackson walked onto the practice field with teammates on Thursday with plans to participate as he works his way back from injuring his ankle on Oct. 4 against the Tennessee Titans. ,The two-time MVP quarterback missed two games -- a Baltimore win at Atlanta and last week's loss in Cleveland --...
U.S. to host inaugural Women's Club World Cup in '28
The United States will host the inaugural Women's Club World Cup in 2028, FIFA announced on Thursday.,The tournament, to be held every four years, will feature 19 of the best women's club soccer teams from all six confederations (AFC, CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL, OFC and UEFA).,The competition will run ...
Penguins, following positive news about Ben Kindel's condition, face off with Panthers
The Pittsburgh Penguins return to the ice against the visiting Florida Panthers on Thursday night, two days after a health scare involving Ben Kindel.,The 19-year-old forward fainted on the team flight out of Salt Lake City on Tuesday. The flight returned to the airport, and Kindel was taken to the ...