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Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard (calf) misses another practice
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (calf) sat out his second straight practice on Thursday, putting his status for Sunday's home game against the Miami Dolphins in doubt.,Two other starters, tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders (ankle) and defensive end Tershawn Wharton (toe), along with cornerback...

Braves remove OF Jarred Kelenic from 40-man among 5 moves
In their first step toward lining up personnel for the 2026 season, the Atlanta Braves removed five players from the 40-man roster, including outfielder Jarred Kelenic and right-hander Dane Dunning.,The Braves also removed right-hander Alexis Diaz, catcher Sandy Leon and utility man Luke Williams fr...

Flames LW Jonathan Huberdeau's status unclear after injury
Veteran Calgary Flames left wing Jonathan Huberdeau missed practice Thursday after suffering an undisclosed injury in Wednesday's preseason game against the Vancouver Canucks. ,Calgary general manager Craig Conroy told reporters Thursday that Huberdeau was still being evaluated to determine the exte...

Short-handed Ravens add S Kyle Hamilton to DNP list
The Baltimore Ravens' injury woes continued with safety Kyle Hamilton added to the list of players not practicing Thursday in advance of Sunday's home game against the Houston Texans.,Hamilton, who is listed with a groin injury, had been limited in practice Wednesday. ,Baltimore (1-3) has struggled ...

Penguins RW Bryan Rust (lower body) out at least 2 weeks
Veteran Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust, a longtime linemate of star center Sidney Crosby, is expected to miss the season opener next week.,Rust will be sidelined for a minimum of two weeks with a lower-body injury, the team announced Thursday. The Penguins open the regular season Tuesday ...

Caitlin Clark backs Napheesa Collier's WNBA criticisms
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark said Thursday that she supports fellow WNBA player Napheesa Collier ahead of upcoming labor negotiations and that league-wide, players are headed toward a moment they need "to capitalize on.",Clark claimed she was unaware of explosive comments Collier made earlier th...

Report: Jackson LaCombe lands richest deal in Ducks' history
Coming off a breakout campaign, Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe was rewarded with a lucrative eight-year contract on Thursday.,The team did not disclose the numbers, but Sportsnet reported that it is the largest deal in franchise history at $72 million, or $9 million per season.,LaCombe, 24...

Former LSU coach Ed Orgeron 'ready to coach again'
Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron said he is ready to return to the sidelines if he can find the right opportunity.,"All depends what the best thing available is," Orgeron told Baton Rouge's WAFB-TV on Wednesday night. "But I'm ready to coach again. I left a little bit of meat on the bone. I'm ready ...

Peter Malnati (chest) WDs from Sanderson Farms
Peter Malnati withdrew from the Sanderson Farms Championship prior to the first round Thursday due to a chest injury.,Scott Piercy replaced Malnati, who won the tournament in 2015 at the Country Club of Jackson in Mississippi.,Malnati, 38, is a two-time PGA Tour winner. He also emerged victorious at...

Week 5 TNF: 49ers-Rams Preview, Props, Prediction
The San Francisco 49ers travel to Los Angeles on Thursday night hoping an injury-riddled offense can hold up against the Rams' ninth-ranked defense.,Los Angeles has produced 14 sacks and 20 tackles for loss through its 3-1 start. San Francisco also enters 3-1, but will turn to backup Mac Jones for a...

Duke's Jon Scheyer receives contract extension through 2030-31
Jon Scheyer agreed to a two-year contract extension on Thursday that extends his current deal through the 2030-31 season.,Scheyer, 38, has posted an 89-22 record in three seasons since succeeding the legendary Mike Krzyzewski as Duke's head coach in 2022. The Blue Devils have punched their ticket to...

Report: NCAA Tournament considering expansion agreement
Madness is not only reserved for March when it comes to college basketball.,Continued reports suggest the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is set to eventually expand, with the latest coming from On3 on Thursday that said the NCAA is considering a 76-team field that could arrive by 2027.,The current...

4-star G Junior County picks UConn for its 'intensity'
Four-star shooting guard Junior County announced his commitment to UConn on Thursday.,The 6-foot-4 prospect from Mount Pleasant, Utah, chose the Huskies over Maryland, Arizona, Purdue and Indiana.,County is ranked No. 29 overall and No. 2 at his position in the 2026 recruiting class by 247Sports.,"I...

Cloud9 names Inero new League of Legends coach
Cloud9 has named Nick "Inero" Smith as the new head coach of its League of Legends roster, replacing Bok "Reapered" Han-gyu.,Smith, 31, joined the North American organization as a coach in November 2024, and now will get his first opportunity as a head coach. He initially joined Dream Team in 2016 b...

Report: Wave ownership group sues former team president Jill Ellis
The ownership group of the San Diego Wave filed suit this week against former team president Jill Ellis, who also was the former head coach of the United States women's national team.,The club's new ownership group, Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, claims that Ellis misrepresented her intention to...

Ryder Cup emcee sorry for role in Rory McIlroy taunts
Ryder Cup emcee Heather McMahan has apologized for participating in a vulgar chant directed at Rory McIlroy last weekend.,The comedian and actress stepped down from her role as master of ceremonies following the incident on Saturday at Bethpage Black in New York, where video footage caught her sayin...

Flames head coach Ryan Huska inks 2-year extension
Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska signed a two-year contract extension on Thursday.,Financial terms were not disclosed by the Flames on Huska, who was entering the final year of his current deal.,Calgary finished fifth in the Pacific Division in his first season with the team in 2023-24 before po...

Jenson Brooksby breezes to second round in Shanghai
Jenson Brooksby recorded a 7-6 (2), 6-1 victory over Japan's James Trotter on Thursday in their first-round match of the Shanghai Masters.,Brooksby continued his strong form at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in China after reaching the semifinals at the Japan Open earlier this week.,He fired six ac...

Christian Pulisic leads U.S. roster for October friendlies
AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic headlines the 26-player United States roster compiled for two October friendlies.,Head coach Mauricio Pochettino also selected 10 MLS players for the team announced on Thursday.,Gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the U.S. will play Ecuador on Oct. 10 in Austin...

Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova reach Beijing semifinals
No. 2 seed Coco Gauff and No. 3 Amanda Anisimova will clash in an All-American semifinal at the China Open in Beijing.,Gauff rolled to a 6-3, 6-4 quarterfinal win on Thursday against Germany's Eva Lys while Anisimova rallied for a 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-4 victory against sixth-seeded Jasmine Paolini of Ita...