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Grizzlies standout Jaren Jackson Jr. (ankle) out week-to-week
Memphis Grizzlies All-Star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain and is considered week-to-week, the team announced Tuesday.,Jackson was injured in the first quarter of the Grizzlies' 132-130 home loss against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. He was hurt while trying t...
Struggling Senators visit Blackhawks squad riding recent high
The Ottawa Senators are seeking a faster start out of the blocks in their bid to halt a four-game road losing skid Wednesday against the host Chicago Blackhawks.,After overcoming a 2-1 third-period deficit to beat the lowly San Jose Sharks 5-3 on Saturday at home, the struggling Senators surrendered...
Tour card within Jackson Koivun's grasp at Arnold Palmer Invitational
After seeing fellow college star Luke Clanton secure his PGA Tour card last week, Jackson Koivun has a chance to follow suit at this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational as a sponsor exemption, but the Auburn sophomore isn't putting any added pressure on himself.,"It's hard not to think about that, kno...
Canadiens F Jake Evans inks 4-year extension
Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans agreed to a four-year, $11.4 million extension on Tuesday.,The deal will extend through the 2028-29 season for Evans.,Evans, 28, has recorded 28 points (12 goals, 16 assists) in 61 games this season.,He has totaled 120 points (39 goals, 81 assists) in 329 career...
Cowboys DT Osa Odighizuwa agrees to 4-year, $80M deal
Dallas Cowboys standout defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa agreed to terms on a four-year, $80 million contract that includes $58 million guaranteed and a $20 million signing bonus.,Odighizuwa's agent Sam Leaf Ireifej confirmed the deal to multiple outlets on Tuesday.,Per NFL Network, the Cowboys inten...
Reports: Bears to acquire G Jonah Jackson from Rams
The Chicago Bears are acquiring offensive lineman Jonah Jackson from the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, according to multiple reports. ,The deal cannot become official until March 12, the start of the new league year.,ESPN reported that the Bears are takin...
Report: Cowboys DT Osa Odighizuwa agrees to 4-year, $80M deal
Dallas Cowboys standout defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa agreed to terms on a 4-year, $80 million contract that includes $58 million guaranteed and a $20 million signing bonus.,Odighizuwa's agent Sam Leaf Ireifej confirmed the deal to multiple media outlets on Tuesday.,Per NFL Network, the Cowboys in...
Blue Jackets RW Yegor Chinakhov to return after missing 39 games
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Yegor Chinakhov will return to action against the host Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday after missing 39 games with a back injury.,Chinakhov missed the final 17 games last season with a back injury and then played through back discomfort in training camp. He played the fi...
Blue Jackets set to get back to business vs. Lightning
The Columbus Blue Jackets have to get back to work following the fanfare of playing in front of an electric atmosphere in a huge stadium and for a national audience.,Winners of four in a row and holding the top wild card in the Eastern Conference, the Blue Jackets open a four-game road trip on Tuesd...
Rockets need depth to step up against Pacers
While the Indiana Pacers have been unable to replicate the otherworldly success they enjoyed last season when they finished second in the NBA in offensive rating, their play on that side of the court remains well above average.,The Pacers have certainly benefited from their offensive balance, with s...
Spencer Knight stops 41 shots in Blackhawks' debut to beat Kings
Spencer Knight stopped 41 shots in his team debut and Ilya Mikheyev and Ryan Donato each tallied a goal and assist to lift the host Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-1 win against the slumping Los Angeles Kings on Monday.,Chicago has won consecutive games for the first time since earning three straight wins...
SMU hunts ACC tournament double-bye vs. Syracuse
At home for the final time in its inaugural ACC season, SMU looks to regain its rhythm Tuesday night against a Syracuse team aiming to do the exact same.,The Mustangs (21-8, 12-6 ACC) have not won consecutive games since a stretch of five wins from Jan. 25-Feb. 11. That coincides with the departure ...
UFL QBs returning to camps after 5-day holdout
The 24 quarterbacks of the United Football League were expected to report to their teams' training camps Monday, Front Office Sports reported, after staging a holdout of sorts over the weekend.,As the UFL heads into its second season following a merger between the USFL and XFL, the quarterbacks were...
Georgia Tech vying to build on recent stretch vs. last-place Miami
Surging Georgia Tech will play its final home game of the regular season when it faces last-place Miami on Tuesday in Atlanta.,Georgia Tech (15-14, 9-9 Atlantic Coast Conference) has won six of eight games since the beginning of February and enters play riding a five-game home winning streak. On the...
Panthers F Matthew Tkachuk out for regular season
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will miss the remainder of the regular season with a groin injury, the team confirmed Monday.,The Panthers placed Tkachuk, 27, on long-term injured reserve Sunday. He has missed four games since sustaining the injury during the 4 Nations Face-Off.,"Matthew's ...
Report: Packers re-signing LB Isaiah McDuffie to 2-year deal
The Green Bay Packers are re-signing outside linebacker Isaiah McDuffie to a two-year, $8 million contract, ESPN reported Monday.,Incentives can boost the value of the deal to $9.5 million for the 25-year-old unrestricted free agent, per the report.,McDuffie started all 17 games in 2024 and recorded...
Devils holding breath on star Jack Hughes' injury
The New Jersey Devils were awaiting test results Monday after star forward Jack Hughes left the ice Sunday night with an apparent arm or shoulder injury.,Hughes crashed hard into the boards behind the Vegas net after a collision with Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel late in the third period of the...
Knicks waive Matt Ryan, Jacob Toppin
The New York Knicks have waived Matt Ryan and Jacob Toppin, the team announced Sunday.,Playing on two-way deals, neither Ryan (19) nor Toppin (16) exceeded 20 appearances this season for the Knicks.,According to a report from SNY, New York now has an open slot on its 15-man roster and can add a play...
Aaron Nesmith's career-best 27 points lead Pacers past Bulls
Aaron Nesmith scored a career-high 27 points and the Indiana Pacers notched their fifth win in the last seven games with a 127-112 defeat of the Chicago Bulls on Sunday in Indianapolis.,Nesmith, who came into Sunday's contest averaging 1.2 made 3-pointers per game, canned 6 of 11 from deep to lead t...
Kings out to halt skid, end trip with win vs. Blackhawks
The suddenly skidding Los Angeles Kings will shoot to salvage the finale of a three-game road trip Monday as they visit the Chicago Blackhawks.,Losers of three straight, Los Angeles had a brief respite Sunday after back-to-back road losses in Dallas and St. Louis to start the weekend.,Kings coach Ji...