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UConn five-star freshman Braylon Mullins out 6 weeks
UConn freshman guard Braylon Mullins, a five-star recruit in the incoming class, suffered an ankle injury in practice this week and will miss about six weeks, the school said Friday.,Mullins, last year's "Mr. Basketball" for the state of Indiana, was named the preseason Big East Freshman of the Year...
Lamar Jackson questionable as Ravens prep for red-hot Bears
It's a flip-flop scenario with the Chicago Bears possessing a four-game winning streak and the Baltimore Ravens mired in a four-game slide.,One of those teams will see the end of a streak when the upstart Bears visit the banged-up Ravens on Sunday afternoon.,Chicago (4-2) is looking for its first fi...
Kraken's Joey Daccord faces big test amid early-season ups, downs
Goaltenders have ups and downs throughout the season.,Take Seattle's Joey Daccord, for example.,Daccord got pulled late in the second period of a 5-2 loss Monday at Philadelphia after allowing five goals on 21 shots, then sat and watched from the press box the next night as Matt Murray made his Krak...
Mac Jones to start vs. Texans, Brock Purdy out again
Mac Jones will again be the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers after Brock Purdy was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Houston Texans due to his toe injury.,It will mark the fourth straight game and sixth overall that Purdy has missed this season. He was injured in a Week 1 victor...
On 5-game win streak, Mammoth take on reeling Wild
Despite winning five games in a row, the Utah Mammoth feel as if they have room to improve.,Utah will look to keep building upon its success when it faces off against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday evening in Saint Paul, Minn.,The Mammoth are coming off a 7-4 win over the St. Louis Blues in a contes...
Bo Bichette on Jays' WS roster, to play 2B for 1st time in Game 1
Star shortstop Bo Bichette, who was added to the Toronto Blue Jays' roster for the World Series, will play second base for the first time at the major league level and bat cleanup on Friday in Game 1 against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers.,First baseman Ty France was also added to Toronto's roster...
Steven Alker pours in 11 birdies for big Simmons Bank lead
Steven Alker ripped off six straight birdies to finish his first round with a bang and take a five-shot lead at the Simmons Bank Championship on Friday in Little Rock, Ark.,Alker posted an 11-under-par 61 thanks to his birdie binge. The New Zealander's run began at the par-3 13th hole with a right-t...
Report: Storm to name Sonia Raman new head coach
Sonia Raman is making history and switching coasts, leaving her assistant coaching role with the New York Liberty to become the new head coach of the Seattle Storm, ESPN reported on Friday.,Raman, 51, agreed to a multi-year deal with the Storm and will be the first person of Indian origin to be a he...
Canes out to close trip with win over stumbling Stars
The Carolina Hurricanes will look to make it back-to-back wins when they conclude a six-game road trip in Dallas against the Stars on Saturday night.,Carolina re-entered the win column with a 5-4 shootout win over the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night, three nights after having their five-game wi...
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. (knee) questionable for Dolphins
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is questionable with a bruised left knee for Sunday's home game against the Miami Dolphins.,Penix was a limited practice participant for the third straight day on Friday. He indicated that he expects to play against Miami.,"Yes," Penix said. "That's the ...
G Joseph Woll rejoining Maple Leafs after personal leave
Goaltender Joseph Woll is rejoining the Toronto Maple Leafs following an extended personal leave, the team announced.,Woll's leave of absence to deal with a personal family matter began Sept. 23. The Maple Leafs did not provide a timeline for his return until revealing Friday that he would resume on...
Canucks acquire F Lukas Reichel from Blackhawks
The Vancouver Canucks acquired forward Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.,The 23-year-old Reichel, a first-round pick (No. 17) of the Blackhawks in the 2020 draft, has two goals and four points in five games for Chicago this...
ATP roundup: Felix Auger-Aliassime, Denis Shapovalov bail in Basel
Unseeded Spaniard Jaume Munar and Brazilian Joao Fonseca prevailed in the Swiss Indoors Basel quarterfinals on a trying day for their Canadian opponents.,No. 5 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime trailed Munar 6-3 when he retired from Friday's matchup ahead of the second set. Countryman Denis Shapovalov, the...
Eagles rule out WR A.J. Brown (hamstring) vs. Giants
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown was ruled out for Sunday's game against the New York Giants after missing each practice session this week with a hamstring injury.,Brown was bothered by a hamstring issue in the summer but has suited up for all seven games this season with the Eagles.,The...
Knights, on hot streak, intent on extending Panthers' woes
The Pacific Division-leading Vegas Golden Knights will begin a challenging three-game road trip on Saturday when they face the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla., ,It's the start of a week of matchups that will provide a major measuring stick for coach Bruce Ca...
Kings, Predators working through early-season challenges
Corey Perry will look to continue making an impact for the Los Angeles Kings when they visit the Nashville Predators on Saturday.,He scored a power-play goal in his first game with the Kings on Thursday night in a 3-2 overtime win at the Dallas Stars, the second straight overtime win to start a five...
Canadiens strive to shake off painful loss as they face Canucks
The Montreal Canadiens look to pick up the pieces after a disastrous third period when they visit the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night.,Montreal scored four consecutive goals to seize a two-goal lead before the bottom fell out in a 6-5 setback to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. The loss was just...
Diego Pavia's lawyers amending JUCO lawsuit to be class action
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is not the only one who thinks junior college play shouldn't count against NCAA eligibility.,The 24-year-old is able to compete for the Heisman Trophy and potentially lead the Commodores to the College Football Playoff this season thanks to a federal court injuncti...
After historic debut, 76ers' VJ Edgecombe ready for Hornets
It won't be easy for rookie VJ Edgecombe to top the dazzling start to his NBA career, but the Philadelphia 76ers guard will have a chance on Saturday against the visiting Charlotte Hornets.,Edgecombe scored 34 points in a season-opening 117-116 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, breaking Alle...
Puck management key for Red Wings in first of pair vs. Blues
The Red Wings departed Detroit earlier this week riding a five-game winning streak. They'll make a brief return Saturday following two losses., ,That's when Detroit will play the first game of a home-and-home with the St. Louis Blues. The Red Wings dropped a 4-2 decision at Buffalo on Wednesday, the...