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Islanders' Bo Horvat exits due to lower-body injury
Bo Horvat, the Islanders' leading scorer, missed the final 33-plus minutes of New York's game against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday in Elmont, N.Y., because of a lower-body injury.,Horvat, who leads the team with 19 goals and 31 points, twisted his ankle after getting tangled up with Ducks defensema...

‘Incredibly optimistic': Team owners react to NASCAR settlement
Veteran driver Denny Hamlin had plenty to say in court over the past week and a half, but after Thursday's groundbreaking settlement in the antitrust case against NASCAR, Hamlin summed it up in two sentences.,"Standing up isn't easy, but progress never comes from staying silent. The reward is in kno...

Week 15 TNF: Falcons-Buccaneers Preview, Props, Prediction
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suddenly find themselves in desperate need of a victory when the Atlanta Falcons visit to kick off Week 15 in the NFL on Thursday night.,Upset by New Orleans last week, Tampa Bay is now tied atop the NFC South at 7-6 with the Carolina Panthers. Meanwhile, the 4-9 Falcons are...

NFL fines and suspends Texans' Javier Loya for off-field conduct
Javier Loya was suspended indefinitely and the Houston Texans' minority owner was fined $500,000 for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, closing a league investigation into rape and sexual abuse allegations after most criminal charges in the case were dropped.,Loya was initially charged wit...

Whitecaps to begin negotiations on new stadium in Vancouver
The city of Vancouver announced Thursday that discussions will begin to build a new soccer stadium and keep the MLS runner-up Whitecaps in the Canadian city for the foreseeable future.,Whitecaps CEO and sporting director Axel Schuster, as well as Vancouver mayor Ken Sim, gathered at city hall to rev...

Packers RB Josh Jacobs (knee) sits out practice again
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs did not participate in his second straight practice this week due to a knee injury, raising questions about his availability for Sunday's game against the host Denver Broncos.,Jacobs told reporters on Thursday that an MRI on his knee came back clean earlier...

Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy to position for 'long-term success'
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson remains steadfast that Grand Slam Track, the track startup he founded in 2024, can still succeed despite filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday.,The league paid its athletes roughly half of what they were due in October, then went to its vendors ...
Three High-Profile Head Coaches for Michigan To Replace Sherrone Moore
Michigan fires Sherrone Moore amid a major scandal, leaving the Wolverines searching for a high-profile replacement....

Sherrone Moore remains in custody; arraignment expected Friday
Sherrone Moore is expected to be arraigned Friday on charges that have yet to be specified as the fired Michigan coach remained in police custody Thursday.,The Pittsfield Charter Township (Mich.) Department of Public Safety issued a news release Thursday afternoon updating the status of the Moore ca...

Lightning captain Victor Hedman returns to injured reserve
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman returned to injured reserve on Thursday and will miss at least three games.,The veteran defenseman, who turns 35 next week, recently rejoined the lineup after missing four weeks and 12 games with an undisclosed injury.,Hedman exited during the first period o...

South Carolina CB Brandon Cisse declares for NFL draft
South Carolina junior cornerback Brandon Cisse announced Thursday that he will declare for the 2026 NFL Draft after one season with the Gamecocks.,The 6-foot, 190-pound South Carolina native previously played two seasons at North Carolina State. He had 27 tackles with an interception and a forced fu...

Inter Miami re-sign D Ian Fray through 2028-29
MLS Cup champion Inter Miami CF announced a new contract with defender Ian Fray on Thursday.,The 23-year-old homegrown player is signed through the 2028-29 season.,Overcoming ACL injuries in 2021, 2022 and 2023, Fray enjoyed a strong season in 2025 with one goal and four assists in 35 matches across...

Authorities: Sherrone Moore remains in custody during assault investigation
Sherrone Moore is not scheduled for an arraignment and charges have not been filed, but the fired Michigan coach remained in police custody Thursday, more than 18 hours after being taken to jail.,"The matter involving Mr. Moore remains under active investigation by law enforcement," the Washtenaw Co...

Capitals F Ryan Leonard (shoulder) out 3-4 weeks
Washington Capitals forward Ryan Leonard will be sidelined three to four weeks with a shoulder injury, the team announced Thursday.,Leonard was injured by a hit from Anaheim defenseman Jacob Trouba during the Capitals' 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks last Friday. He was placed on injured reserve two ...

Spain still No. 1 ahead of USWNT in FIFA Women's World Rankings
The U.S. women's national team remains hot on the heels of No. 1 Spain in the FIFA world rankings for December, released Thursday.,Spain stayed on top after clinching the UEFA Women's Nations League title. After falling to Spain in the final, Germany jumped two spots to No. 3 behind the Americans. ,...

Report: NWSL board voting on higher salaries for stars
The NSWL Board of Governors is in "advanced discussions" on a proposal that would allow higher salaries for star players, ESPN reported.,Team owners and league commissioner Jessica Berman are deciding whether to install a new roster mechanism that would allow teams to pay their best players amounts ...

Authorities: Sherrone Moore remains in police custody during assault investigation
Sherrone Moore is not scheduled for an arraignment and charges have not been filed, but the fired Michigan coach remained in police custody Thursday, more than 12 hours after being taken to jail. ,"The matter involving Mr. Moore remains under active investigation by law enforcement," the Washtenaw C...

Report: Kentucky hiring Texas A&M's Jay Bateman as DC
Kentucky is hiring Texas A&M defensive coordinator Jay Bateman to fill the same role in Lexington, ESPN reported Thursday.,Bateman, 52, directed the Aggies' defense for the past two seasons on Mike Elko's staff and previously held coordinator duties at North Carolina, Army, Ball State, Elon and Sien...
Why Oklahoma City Thunder Could Own the Next Decade of the NBA
A historical look at NBA dynasties and why the Oklahoma City Thunder are positioned to dominate the next decade. From a 24-1 start to unmatched draft capital, OKC may be building the league’s next great powerhouse....
Why Kalen DeBoer Should Replace Sherrone Moore at Michigan
Michigan fires Sherrone Moore amid off-field controversy, creating a major program crisis. Rumors point to Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer as a potential replacement. Here’s what it means for the Wolverines and the college football landscape....